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Artist: Simply Red
Track: Holding Back the Years

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Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I've had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that's gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later, oh

Holding back the years
Chance for me to escape from all I know
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here has grown
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah, oh

I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on, so tight

Alright, oh now

Well, I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could, oh yeah
Oh

I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on

Holding
Holding
Holding
Holding, la-la-la, la, la-la

I said, ooh, yeah

That's all I have today
It's all I have to say
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Simply Red – Holding Back the Years
“Holding Back the Years” tells of the troubled upbringing lead singer Mick Hucknall had during his youth. The difficulty he had finding support from a stern father and a mother
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Simply Red – Holding Back The Years (Acoustic)
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Jimmy Scott – Holding Back The Years
[Verse 1] / Holding back the years / Thinking of the fear / I've had so long / When somebody hears / Listen to the fear that's gone / Strangled by the wishes of pater / Hoping for
Roachford – Holding Back the Years
Holding back the years / And thinking of the fear I've had for so long / When somebody hears / Listen to the fear that's gone / Yeah, strangled by the wishes of pater / Longing for
Etta James – Holding Back the Years
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Earl Sixteen – Holding Back the Years
[Verse 1] / Yes I'm, holding back the years / Holding back the tears I've had so long / When somebody hears / Listen to the fear it's gone / Strangled by the wishes of hatred
Simply Red – Holding Back the Years (Symphonic Version)
[Verse 1] / Holding back the years / Thinking of the fear I've had so long / When somebody hears / Listen to the fear that's gone / Strangled by the wishes of pater / Hoping for
Angie Stone – Holding Back the Years
Angie Stone---Holding Back The Years / From Love Basketball Soundtrack / Ooh, yeah, ooh, ooh / Oh yeah, uh-huh / Listen / Holding back the years / Thinking about the fear I've had
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Simply Red "Holding Back The Years": Holding back the years Thinking of the fear I've had so long When somebody hears Listen to the fear...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Simply Red release “Holding Back the Years”?
Simply Red released “Holding Back the Years” on November 4, 1985.
Q:Who produced “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red?
“Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red was produced by Stewart Levine.
Q:What is the most popular song by Simply Red?
The most popular song by Simply Red is “Holding Back the Years” with a total of 127.1K page views.
Q:What is the most popular song on Simplified by Simply Red?
The most popular song on Simplified by Simply Red is “Holding Back the Years” with a total of 134.2K page views.
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The most popular song on Songs of Love by Simply Red is “Holding Back the Years” with a total of 111.6K page views.
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Simply Red - Holding Back the Years Lyrics
Lyrics for Holding Back the Years by Simply Red. Holdin′ back the years Thinkin' of the fear I′ve had so long When somebody hears Listen to...
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Spanish translation of lyrics for Holding Back the Years by Simply Red. Holdin′ back the years Thinkin' of the fear I′ve had so long When somebody hears Listen to...
Simply Red - Holding Back the Years (Simplified Version) Lyrics
Lyrics for Holding Back the Years (Simplified Version) by Simply Red. Holding back the year Thinking of the fear I′ve had so long When somebody hears Listen to ...
Simply Red - Holding Back the Years (Single Version) translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for Holding Back the Years (Single Version) by Simply Red. Holding back the years Thinking of the fear I′ve had for so long When somebody hears Liste...
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