[Intro – soft, airy vocal run] (high-pitched harmonized ad-libs) Ooh yeah… yeah, yeah… We still holdin’ on, baby… Said we still holdin' on... ohh… yeah… [Verse 1 – soft but strong, Mariah/Sade style delivery] Late night conversations on the phone Talkin’ 'bout dreams we used to own We been through the fire and the rain But every single time, I still call your name Heartbreak tried to break us down But we came back around You know this love ain't easy But you still believe in me [Pre-Chorus – building tension, Fantasia-style emotion] I know we got scars But I still want your heart Through the highs and the lows Boy, I can’t let go [Chorus – high-pitched, layered harmonies, Mariah Carey-style soaring vocals] 🎶 I'm holdin' on (holdin’ on) Even when it hurts, I'm strong (I’m strong) Summer breeze, you're my song (my song) We been through it all, but love keeps holdin' on 🎶 Ohh, I’m holdin’ on (holdin’ on) Ain’t nothin’ gonna prove us wrong You and me where we belong This love keeps holdin' on and on… 🎶 (Vocal ad-libs: Ohhhh baby, yeah yeah…) [Verse 2 – Mary J. Blige flavor, more grit, attitude] Told my girls I ain’t lettin’ you go Too much time, too much soul Yeah, we fuss, but we fight for the truth Ain’t nobody know me like you do I remember ridin’ with the top down You and me against the whole town Now they all see You were meant for me [Pre-Chorus – stronger delivery] We bend, but we don't break Real love, that’s what we make Storms may come and fade But our bond won’t ever shake [Chorus – repeat with added vocal runs and background harmonies] 🎶 I'm holdin' on (holdin’ on) Even when it hurts, I'm strong (so strong) Summer breeze, you're my song (yeah) We been through it all, but love keeps holdin' on 🎶 Yes, I’m holdin’ on (holdin’ on) Ain’t nothin’ gonna prove us wrong You and me where we belong This love keeps holdin' on and on… 🎶 (Mariah-style whistle note ad-libs: Whoooa, yeah yeah yeah…) [Bridge – dreamy Sade vibe, spoken-sung tone] Seasons change, but my heart stays true Every sunset brings me back to you You and I, like waves and the moon Forever pullin', never losin’ the groove [Breakdown – beat drops out, minimal harmony] 🎶 Holdin’ on… holdin’ on… (ooh, baby) No matter what we go through, love is strong 🎶 🎶 Holdin’ on… holdin’ on… You’re my rhythm, you're my song 🎶 [Final Chorus – full vocal climax, heavy harmonies, strong drums] 🎶 I'm holdin' on (yeah yeah) Even when it hurts, I'm strong Summer breeze, you're my song We been through it all, but love keeps holdin' on 🎶 Holdin’ on (holdin' on) Ain’t nothin’ gonna prove us wrong You and me where we belong This love keeps holdin’ on… and on… and on… 🎶 (Mariah-style whistle outro with harmonies fading out) Ohhh… yeah-eh-yeah… keep holdin’… keep holdin’ on…
