The first single and hit by Toto, which was formed by professional studio musicians in 1977 in Los Angeles. Reached as high as #5 in late 1978.
The song was released in 1978 on Toto’s first album, “Toto.”
[Verse 1]
It's not in the way that you hold me
It's not in the way you say you care
It's not in the way you've been treating my friends
It's not in the way that you stayed 'til the end
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
[Chorus]
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
[Verse 2]
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
[Chorus]
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
[Chorus]
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
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Hold the Line was written by David Paich.
Hold the Line was produced by Toto.
Toto released Hold the Line on Sun Oct 15 1978.
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