Broken Bells - Holding on for Life (Official Video)

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Chorus:
Girl take a seat
Rest your weary bones
Your secret’s safe
In my hands
Tell me bout the years and
Let me buy an hour
Maybe help me to understand
Ain’t nobody calling
Ain’t nobody home
What a lovely day to be lonely
You’re holding on for Life
Holding on for Life, you’re
Holding on for Love
You’re holding on for Life
Holding on for Life, you’re
Holding on for Love
Light another cigarette
Burning in the cold
Waiting on the street
For your man
You’re trying not to look so
Young and miserable
You gotta get your kicks while you can
And in the Latin Quarter
Sitting on your own
What a lovely day to be lonely
You’re holding on for Life
Holding on for Life, you’re
Holding on for Love
You’re holding on for Life
Holding on for Life, you’re
Holding on for Love
Well you might belong to another time
Still you have to carry on, yeah
Nowhere else to go and you never know
What to hide and what to show, no
You’re holding on for Life
Holding on for Life, you’re
Holding on for Love
You’re holding on for Life
Holding on for Life, you’re
Holding on for Love
#BrokenBells #HoldingOnForLife #OfficialVideo

[@robertbennett6898]

2024 and this song still gets to me for some reason. Being young is fleeting and getting old is guaranteed and reminiscences of memories of what once was, is just that, a memory. Make the best of your life. RIP Anton.

[@Bungholecigarettes]

Getting old is not guaranteed my friend be happy for each year

[@MrBenBandy]

This song and the accompanying video remind me that we've been here before and somehow I can't remember what I'm supposed to do... Except to keep going until it clicks into place. Brilliant song.

[@MetalGod999]

You know, the cool thing about Holding On for Life is that it sounds like a modern day Bee Gees track. If The Bee Gees were still making music in the 2010s, this is exactly what they would sound like. Plus, Holding On for Life sounds a lot like Nights on Broadway…which, incidentally, is my all-time favorite Bee Gees song.

[@mosespray4510]

Another outstanding song and mini-movie from Broken Bells. They captured the haunting sadness of 70's Sci-Fi movies like Silent Running and Zardoz. Anton and Kate were perfect.

[@johnthomson5315]

Getting a bit of Bee Gees vibes...

[@ashlee5049]

I loved him as an actor. I watch his movies again and again. Such raw talent. So versatile. He is missed. ❤❤

[@5crassrocker]

he was Soo good in odd Thomas. they did that story well.

[@OGshmo]

*I think the message behind the video/song is:* You find love. You get interested in other things, you leave love behind. You then realize that you want that love back, and go looking for it - often, in other places rather than with the person that made you feel that way originally(our first love). Meanwhile, your entire life passes you by, you realize you're old.. but you're still holding onto that first love. You hold on for life.

[@OzzersOz]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@ed6431]

Yeah...but...on the other hand she made no effort to join in/explore/expand until it was too late for her too so she also missed out - hung around waiting and expecting rather than doing or trying anything...🤷‍♀️

[@ShutUpWesley]

@@ed6431 Exactly, it goes both ways. And I think that is also the point.

[@bobafett3855]

Some deep shit in this thread

[@Jay-jo9ji]

Love addiction is a serious problem in America

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

For everyone saying that this song has a big nostalgic feel similar to the Bee Gees, you're right on point. If you didn't know, Broken Bells is a collab group made of Danger Mouse and James Mercer of The Shins. They really let their experimental side come out with Broken Bells, hitting the music archetypes they both grew up on. Together, it's awesome. They both actually make a cameo in this video as the door guards at 1:40 and on. Pretty cool dudes.

[@chrisherself]

It also sounds super similar to Come Undone by Duran Duran.

[@jasondavis8741]

It's a great song. The opening chords are reminiscent of Hall & Oates and flawlessly transitions to Bee Gees.

[@christopherroth86]

It really an impressive throwback to the Bee Gees and I'm loving every replay!

[@freggittlegamint2830]

Well that explains why I keep hearing James Mercer, jeez.

[@csn6234]

Bro, I think it is safe to say that everything Danger Mouse does is experimental.

[@chantelofarrell804]

Rest in peace Anton Yelchin. Oh my God, so tragic. ♥

[@koukoukou8]

:(

[@ebeest]

Very sad.

[@batuhanak431]

I do love this song and I do not know who was Anton Yelchin cus I'm from Turkey but your comments made my hearth weird sorry for you guys lose I hope he Rests in peace :)

[@IamtheMysticat]

Anton Yelchin is the guy in the video.

[@alinan4320]

OMG i didn't know he is dead till i saw your comment :((( Rip Anton

[@danialhowe9814]

CLOSE YOUR EYES. LISTEN TO THAT CHORUS and image how easily this could have been a bee gees hit back in the day

[@trifectat8694]

Yup exactly my thoughts!

[@ApocryphalDude]

I thought it was at first

[@AmyAnnLand]

You're so right.

[@gautam2405]

Completely agree

[@Hshsgsjakzkm70a9w8]

I was just telling my lady they sound lig bee gees

[@Jtankiller]

RIP Anton Yelchin. Such a talented actor gone far too soon.

[@Jtankiller]

@@MrSpunkyflunkyHe died due to a gear error in his jeep, not alcohol...

[@stevecrane4856]

​@@MrSpunkyflunky Nope. Absolutely not alcohol-related at all. 😡

[@troyclaerhout2412]

​@@MrSpunkyflunky why would you comment when you have zero clue?

[@memyselfi6276]

​@@troyclaerhout2412can someone please help me out and tell me the fat story on this guy I know absolutely nothing about him this is my first exposure to him and find out he's dead not good he's dead I can tell you this much though he makes me feel alive albeit in a sad kind of way I certainly can see what you're all saying super talented in a dreamy kind of way HELP THANKS 🌹

[@ellifahmerril6611]

Totally agreed, but let's be real, hillary probably made an angel out of him.

[@billdalton1477]

Thank you Broken Bells for bringing the best of the 70's and 80's back to life.

[@JCarnes1985]

Consistently impressed with Broken Bells and their 70s sci-fi influenced videos.

[@Arjunandthevectors]

RIP. Hope you find your spacegirl up there.

[@nadiaturki4725]

😢💜

[@AvianKing]

i wish there was asecond song/video with a resolve to this

[@lenanoldor6789]

:( I wasnt sure it was him at the video.

[@tishamanda36]

There is its called After The Disco. Its part one, Angel and The Fool. Its here on KZbin

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

I can help you, trust me. It must remain a secret, never to be broken. Not allowing arrogance to ruin it. #spacegirl #twobrokenpieces

[@AdrienneJenkins2]

the beat is awesome, his voice is perfect for the song. Im glad my local stations still play good underground music. LOVE THIS SONG!!

[@JonathanPlatt-ok3wv]

The video is just as good as the song. A classic i havent listened to in a long time and for good reason that it hits too close to home.

[@JYNXYA]

I spent such a long time trying to find this song again after hearing it on the radio years ago and after a while I just gave up looking, but tonight I have the pleasure of listening to the song again! I feel so happy

[@moto-fl3rd]

Wish they played stuff like this on the radio around here!

[@KonZhighcl3ric]

This funny because my experience was pretty similar. Iheart the song from a blog on the internet. Then I spend around three years looking for the song.

[@erikgasganaranjo7226]

I understand that feeling hahaha

[@TheRaygun7]

I've finally found this song again after years looking for it. its been so long since I've heard it.

[@MissyRichmond]

This song is so addictive. I can't get enough of it. I like their other stuff, but I love this.

[@Badm00nrRising]

Mmmh.. I kno Extra loud goosebumps

[@Badm00nrRising]

Mmmh.. I kno Extra loud goosebumps

[@caidenmommy40]

Love the Bee Gee falsetto voice and the video very Dr. WHO....and Mara is Beautiful just like Her Sister...

[@aarondebellotte5880]

This song hits a certain way for the lonesome. Who among all odds found a soul to bond to, in the most sincere and intimate ways. Truly, what a lovely day to be lonely.

[@PurpleLabyrinth]

R.I.P Anton Yelchin your light will stay with us always. I do Love This track and video it definitely has BeeGess inspiration.. Bittersweet song and Video.

[@megalesalithies4092]

He really was the most beautiful man alive and oh so talented. RIP Anton. This videoclip and song are also masterpieces.

[@gummibear696]

Dude had his whole life ahead of him. Im glad he at least became one of the greats before he passed on.

[@izzyinsane_]

Bee Gees vibes. Rest In Peace to the gorgeous and talented Anton Yelchin. ❤️

[@f0rumrr]

Anton will always live on in my mind because he did this. This song is a classic and I will love it forever.

[@alienjess7038]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video! Love everything about it!

[@doriszelaya1230]

♥️ Love this song 💋

[@omgha142]

This song is a tale of a person in despair, encouraging them to stay strong and carry on. I love it.

[@theniceneighbor]

Omid Gharipour Yes, and I find myself mad at the fool that disappointed her as he fell victim to his own vulnerability. I get something new from it everytime I watch the video. its very moving.

[@BoyandBirchMusic]

This not only a brilliant song, but one of the coolest music videos I've ever seen!

[@oldworldvampire7272]

One of the beautiful things about art is that it is open to interpretation. As a woman getting out of a relationship, I interpret this from my own perspective. From the woman's perspective, she falls in love with him, but either he's not what he seems, or he takes her love for granted. So she tries to "find him", but she's broken because the version of him that she fell in love with was not who he really was- or perhaps he took it for granted for so long- and made the mistake of choosing someone else- but I get the sense from this that he regrets how he treated her/saw her- and she's hurt in the end because it went on for so long. For me, it's a very sad and destructive music video, but it's so symbolic, that it's beautiful.

[@Proph3t3N]

I just wanted to add my thoughts from my experience, as someone who got out of long term relationship - for me this song is also about fooling yourself and pretending everything is still ok. Despite knowing that you both grew apart, be it because you both grown apart and changed, or you both got fed up with each others quirks and behaviour. She or he is not the same person you met... just looks like the person you fell in love with. Especially with last paragraph, about having no where else to go and hide - both parties know damn well, how they feel and it's obvious, that the other side is usually feeling the same.. but sometimes it's easier to pretend and keep on going, than to face the hard truth and stop running from inevitable, till one person snaps and starts talking. Just my two cents, I hope you are getting through your breakup. It get's better with every day, little by little.

[@Pixeleyes]

I'm middle aged now and this is exactly how it feels. You meet a girl, you fall in love, the world beckons you forth and you think you know what you want to find, and you end up leaving the only things that matter behind, chasing the thing you already had.

[@burton926]

Your songs, your videos, and all of your energy resonate so hard. I really hope you go on tour again and I can experience it in person. 2022 is ready for Broken Bells to come back...

[@Rodviet]

Hope you know they posted a video a few weeks ago!!

[@solidkingcobra]

2:48 it's subtle, but I absolutely love the fact that the outline of the round mirror evokes the helmet that she was wearing earlier.

[@MattSieli]

Wow, nice observation

[@savoryovary4931]

This is possibly the only music video I like more than the song (and I love the song). To me, it just speaks of lost opportunities that are never gotten over. It gets me every time.

[@flippit42]

Agree, I keep being drawn back to the song and the video

[@dissonancecognitive1]

loving the 80's vibe!

[@Dmedicsxx]

OH MY GOD...this video has such a powerful message! Feeding our fleshly desires, looking for something beautiful. Then before you know it, the clock is up, and you get what you get...

[@Imperialhsu]

Discovering this at the tail end of 2020 and seeing Anton really left me with warmth. Great video for a stellar track!

[@FutureReverberations]

RIP Anton. You will never get old. :(

[@sKiiTs8]

Amazing song. Can't wait for the album!

[@CBSonPc]

Absolutely stunning, I can't wait for the album

[@lanagonzo5189]

One of my fav!

[@AmyEyrie]

Stunning.

[@antmin1284]

Even if I listen it 1000 times, I just can't get enough of it...!!! Brilliant and with a class from the glorious past when music had meaning...

[@missdmusic6737]

So oddly foreboding in a way... Anton Yelchin, I still cry disconsolate tears to no comfort. Rest in angelic and beautiful peace.♡

[@Anjilstorm1]

Why wasn’t this song a NUMBER ONE HIT!!??

[@csn6234]

Because not enough people liked it.

[@masterseeker9064]

Because nowadays, most people prefer crappy music.

[@CoyoteWill664]

Too good for normies

[@lcinflorida8728]

This is the very first song I heard when I'd gotten a car with xm radio/ch 36 ... and I've not forgotten! Changed my world...

[@dramaticsoul6586]

I love God's souls redemtion songs am still singing this outta my broken heart loving the prohibed maybe the prohibed > Its me.

[@SebiRaducu-ng8fu]

Bee Gees and Beatles feeling in the middle. There is galactic music :D

[@lizcefalu3968]

Love his voice, sweet upper range.

[@karmaklutz]

Love this video and Anton Yelchin will be severely missed by not just me, but by many

[@Rand0m411]

I wasnt expecting to see Anton. I was really looking forward to his long career in film, such a good actor. Right in the feels man.

[@blakewalters6855]

Gosh dang she's a beauty.

[@VijayKumar-dn4pz]

This song has got such a Classic Rock feel to it. It could be from the 60's. I love it.

[@joshlira2110]

I'm gonna sound weird for this, but it took me an extremally long time to find this song, I haven't heart it since middle school, and I'm 23 years old now, so glad I finally found the song, I kept on looking up "Pouring on the light" for the longest time, thinking that was the name of the song.

[@bigfordfromedford]

Same here man, I went through 450 songs I thumbed up on pandora to get this one back. Lost treasure am I right?

[@DrawingGirl16]

Omg this song is stuck in my head!

[@Kriswixx]

GOOSEBUMPS and watery eyes, every time. so moving.

[@morganb8776]

Almost like Kate M is crying for Anton in retrospect. Beautiful music and two beautiful actors. RIP Anton.

[@LunaSangre]

I catch myself listening to a lot of older songs, they just better man.

[@robertbennett6898]

2021 and we still miss you Anton. Deep space excursions wherever you are.

[@trillz8252]

This Song Rocks So Hard

[@DANTE-ts1dh]

En mexico apreciamos la buena musica este es un ejemplo

[@zoozoopeddles114]

He never did get to see himself get old. make more of this music please and thankyou.

[@princeavenue4561]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 HERE I'AM ALL OF THESE YEARS LATER AND THIS SONG STILL GIVES ME THE SAME FEELS I HAD WHEN I FIRST HEARD IT. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@reddevil258]

Great Job Anton! We will always remember you!

[@thelingeringsoul4301]

reddevil258 wait he died

[@tobybirdmann]

This 4 min video tells more than some 2 hr movies. Great acting

[@Anjilstorm1]

tobybirdmann the acting was superb!

[@earthbound2772]

Wtf happened tho he grew old from the drugs or what 😓

[@karmaklutz]

Totes

[@garciavashchino1]

this is what happens when Hollywood doesn't get in the way of the creative flow of those doing the work - out of fear from not making a Billion or two...

[@quibily]

@@earthbound2772 I think the aliens stole his youth or essence? That might be why the alien lady was upset when he started walking toward the light of the alien ship. I guess they abduct humans and make an alluring party they go toward, and while they're there, they suck the life out of them, making them think they're taking drugs, or something. So that might have been the real reason the alien lady was upset. She saw he was old and that she was too late to save him.

[@Arcadinhog]

10 years ago was like some of the best years I had, I remember this song in my heart.

[@robertu-voxPL]

I Just heard this song today morning at Nowy Swiat Radio Station .Very Good vibe. 👍

[@JustDanceSandra]

RIP Anton, you'll be missed :'(

[@2a.wotan88ww8]

You. Are. Gorgeous. Dont be sad tho. -random american

[@astronot4955]

*After six years* KZbin: yes, recommend this to him now he'll love it

[@ThomasMabrymcT]

That me right now!

[@eddymannylow8216]

And? Was KZbin right?

[@reynaldouruetarestrepo501]

Desde Colombia un saludo para ustedes, son los mejores, amo su música. Abrazos.///Greetings from Colombia to you, you are the best, I love your music. Hugs.

[@YuukaHanamaya]

We still love and miss you, Trollhunter.

[@Paaaaaaaaaaap]

Excellent, génial !

[@milenapantic2755]

RIP Anton Yelchin, such a tragedy. He was so young.

[@patience1678]

Google what anton means

[@shadelings]

@@patience1678 It means priceless, I think?

[@patience1678]

@@shadelings another name for the devil in the occult world

[@Forrest1989]

​@@patience1678so what are you saying, that he's the devil? 😂 By chance, are you wearing aluminum foil on your head right now? 😂

[@Katya_Lastochka]

He was such a good actor, a sweet person, and really cute.

[@genericeric0102]

Beautiful song, 48 year old guy I love new music discovery

[@RushOrbit]

Doesn't this kinda remind you of "Fresh" by Kool and the Gang?

[@DaVinciMusiq]

beautiful song, with a beautiful spirit of anton... rest in peace big dog

[@frankgould6120]

one of the most beautifull songs ever produced I swear

[@RegisYama]

the best band of the decade hands down

[@katherinehancocks283]

I have been holding on for life for 15 years. AWESOME SONG

[@DarthD00bius]

That bass line is sick. And I like how they suddenly channel the Beatles around 3:20.

[@marywealth6475]

More like 3:00.

[@mbrad2002]

This Video is Awesome!! What a tragic message that awaits us all and all is illusion!! Beautiful song!!

[@paulisthelegend]

the sad irony.. Whenever I hear this, I think of Anton. After he died, it's taken the song on to a completely different level for me

[@TheHEROFamily]

love this song. it just gets me in a smooth mood. the lyrics. the way he sings em and the music. its an amazing song.

[@knoxhobbylife]

Incredible rif. Always been a big Shins fan, and this just cranks things up a notch. A little Melancholy, but I dig it.

[@josemontano4729]

I think the song is about not compromising love for the illusion of youthfulness. Everyone always says don't settle too early and keep searching.....but they never really know for what?. As time goes on, then, we only realize what we needed was always close by and by then, time has taken its course and the things we once knew should never be taken for granted. Love is timeless. You should listen and hear it no matter when love comes your way. Stop thinking about whats missing and start thinking about how much you have.

[@S.C.-wo8hq]

Randomly in my suggested videos. I did play the hell out of this video when it was new. R.I.P. Anton. What tragic and strange way to go at a time when his career was taking off.

[@mutatedsai]

This sounds effing fresh but nostalgic at the same time! RIP Anton.

[@_d.v.j.l_2624]

this song really grows on you

[@CoyoteWill664]

And re-grows

[@GIANTPANCAKES]

I'm slightly addicted to this song for all kinds of reasons.

[@MC-ij3lb]

Anton will never grow old. Miss you, Anton.

[@Livemydreams]

This song has become my number 1 jam lit banger to start the day off with. Holding onto life daily get positive vibes and energy flowing into your body and the rest of the day should continue to flow that way we'll fr me it does so thank you fr making this jam and putting it out for all to enjoy. Livedreamon all

[@phubans]

This feels very 80s. As an 80s kid, I approve!

[@TopTipDoc]

Kate Mara! Loved her in House of Cards. And groovy music as well.

[@counterstrikelord]

1:12 loved the Barry Gibbs esk voice here

[@landonbosselmann7992]

Noooo! And it’s Danica Patrick?! Absolutely amazing!!!

[@matildajones1514]

oh my god anton... i will never get over that amazing man.

[@АлександрЕремеев-н4э]

it can listen and watch forever! Terrific!

[@SunshineClementine]

Love this so much. x

[@merryxmasmiketastic]

I don't think I've ever seen a Kate Mara storyline end well.

[@FutureReverberations]

She came back from mars alive and having rescued a team mate.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

always liked her though-

[@SirMilkingtonGeebsworth]

Zoom ended pretty well

[@nell_mcollie8991]

My days of Mercy with Ellen Page had kind of an good ending. At least for the two of them. ; ) But it is a very sad Movie...

[@masashake86]

Shooter with Mark Wahlberg?

[@tiffanymorris9406]

Love❤

[@Eric-kg8qo]

Your here now, that's all that matters!

[@omegajed7]

RIP Anton, i thought of this song after i heard - the song is more serious now

[@PropertyOfAleks]

man that's exactly what I thought... rip Anton Yelchin 😞