LUCKY DUBE - Hold On

House of Exile
Lucky Dube
Recorded and mixed at Powerhouse Studios by DAVE SEGAL.
Produced by RICHARD SILUMA.
Arranged by LUCKY DUBE and RICHARD SILUMA.

HOLD ON (Composed by Lucky Dube)
Lyrics:
I knew exactly
What you were going through
It's just that I didn't
have the right
To discuss your problems
I saw you struggling
For our education
I saw you struggling
to get us clothes to wear mama
This man you got married to
is dead alive
Over the years I asked myself
Many questions
Is he my real dad or
Was I adopted mama
I know it's difficult for you mama
But hold on I am a little grown up now

Oh Ho

Chorus:
Hold on just a little bit longer now (x4)

You were a laughing stock
in the community
The press didn't rest
Makin' news out of you mama
Now is the time to show them
that he who laughs last laughs
the best, that's the way it is (x2)

Chorus:
Hold on just a little bit longer now

I know it's not easy for you mama
but your tears will turn to laughter
now that I'm a grown up mama

Chorus till fade

[zacsufie]

R.I.P Mum. Thankyou for making me the person I am today. We love & miss you. & thankyou Lucky. Your songs helped me get through some very tough times alone.I was only only a young teenager when I attended your first concert in Fiji, .. A memory I will never forget. Apart from teaching them, I play some of your songs for my kids as a reminder to them. R.I.P Lucky.

[tomssenkandwa]

Respect to single mothers who have raised exceptional talent. Hold on in any situation you find yourself but remain focused.

[Opus.shorts-kc]

Lyrics

I knew exactly
What you were going through
It's just that I didn't have the right
To discuss your problems I saw you struggling
For our education I saw you struggling to get us clothes to wear mama
This man you got married to is dead alive
Over the years I asked myself
Many questions Is he my real dad or
Was I adopted mama I know it's difficult for you mama
But hold on I am a little grown up now
Oh Ho
Chorus:
Hold on just a little bit longer now (x4)
You were a laughing stock in the community
The press didn't rest
Makin' news out of you mama
Now is the time…

[michaelmaghanga]

The year was 1995 when I got addicted to this song. I would go to a nearby pub where I lived in a ghetto and played this song from the jukebox a million times.

[joelmacharia]

God bless you mama❤ you really holded on till i fineshed school ❤

[onyinyechimaris]

I can't stop crying what a great loss I miss u so much ur music lives on Rip my hero forever in my heart

[geoffrykalume]

Respect to all Mums out there fighting for their children to make ends meet..2021 still a massive heat 💯💚💛❤

[macdeekays]

Mom hold on just for the next 4 years & l will be able to fly by myself & bring back food in the nest..God bless my mom..RIP Lucky Philip Dube.

[toshtee]

Though you're no longer physically with us, , , but spiritually you will always remain with us!!!!Can't stop listening to your songs!! My hero, , , and my Inspiration!!! Rest in Power Legend!! Much love from Tanzania

[maxwellgitari]

Love the way its start....i know exactly!!!! what you going through just didnt have the rights to discuu your problems! Great African Prophet 2019 to infinity.

[evanskaranja]

To all mothers around the Much love....

[LMATIK_]

Struggles of a mother in order for her children to strive for what they want in life thank you momma forever grateful 🙏🏾💯💙

[danielkariuki]

it's 2023 still a hit✊ RIP legend 💪

[joneschilufya]

I don't know if Lucky Dube is as celebrated in SA but in Zambia this man is a legend. We all grew up listening to his songs. My dad's favourite; obviously he relates to the song.

[meganlyons]

This is my favourite song love this song for ever I grow up in Lucky Dube's songs since 1999 when I was 9 years old and now I'm 29 and i still love his song

[morelyncharlery]

This is one of my best lucky dube songs. I grew up in the Caribbean listening to lucky dube songs as a little girl. It broke my heart the day I heard he was murdered. Sad that his life was taken away so tragically when all he sang about was peace and love.

[supaboy]

Dedication to all mamas, , we Love you❤️, , R.I.P lucky dube 🤴💥

[noelamadadi]

I'm in this situation of a struggling single mom, i kindly ask God to bless all moms, it isn't easy but we 💪💪

[gca_]

Great song! No word to express how Lucky was able to reach such a level. Best of reggae before passing away.

[michaelkamau]

To all single Dads🥂... To all mums in heaven ❤️