Man Man - "Head On (Hold On To Your Heart)"

"Head On (Hold On To Your Heart)" by Man Man from the new album 'On Oni Pond,' available now!
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[@ericadrake1656]

This song helped me with my depression and anxiety years ago. I still come back to it every so often when I’m down in the dumps. Thank you so much for this song Man Man.

[@blaqshiep4920]

Keep comin back. This song loves you too

[@EnveeH2]

Same

[@Noverante]

eat only meat. that gonna help you lady

[@kc1423]

same. I come back to it more often. It is message I need so often....Its so easy to give it away tho

[@erismd]

Same. I suffer from GAD and panic attack, and the part "Hold on to your heart, Never let nobody drag it under." relieves me so much :D

[@chquintella]

Most underated song ever

[@BabzaiWWP]

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[@ninthundertow]

I'd beg to differ...

[@tomdale1313]

agree...the song matches the singer and the band...awesome

[@eksboks148]

The whole fuckin' BAND's underrated...

[@eksboks148]

@@ninthundertow keep beggin' lol

[@danielgall7665]

About 6 or 7 years ago I had just graduated from college, was working a job I hated, driving 45 minutes to an hour one way, oftentimes through the snow in my crappy '97 Aerostar van. I used to get off work around 2 AM and the radio station I would listen to would inevitably play this song on my way home. I always felt at peace listening to this on a quiet night. I get nostalgic for those days for some reason, especially when I hear this song.

[@spacebass79g98]

Definitely does that to me too!

[@pinnegan]

How did I ever live without this?

[@adrianmidtlie1695]

i dont know man man. KOI

[@hardtime3768]

No clue but you did great before you found it

[@tomdale1313]

good stuff, play when needed...hold on to your heART

[@bradyanderson6311]

Some of the films highlights include: -The Amazing Mr. X (1948) starring Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, Richard Carlson, Cathy O’Donnell- beginning to :10, 3:52 to 3:55 -Teenage Devil Dolls (1955), also known as “One Way Ticket to Hell”- :28 through :33 -Night Tide (1961) starring Dennis Hopper- :44 through :55, 1:40 to 1:54, 2:41 to 3:00, 3:34 to 3:36 -Carnival of Souls (1962)- :56 through 1:02, 2:35 to 2:40 -Dementia 13 (1963)- 1:04 through 1:11, 2:01 to 2:06, 3:27 to 3:33, 3:37 to 3:40 -Cat Women of the Moon (1953) starring Marie Windsor, Victor Jory, Sonny Tufts, Douglas Fowerly- 1:11 to 1:14, 1:55 to 2:00, 2:11 to 2:17 -The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959) starring Steve McQueen- 1:20 to 1:29, 2:18 to 2:34, very last shot -War of the Planets (1966)- 1:33, 3:12 to 3:28 -The File on Thelma Jordan (1950) starring Barbara Stanwyck, Wendell Corey, Paul Kelly- 3:56 to 4:15

[@glenmaren]

Keep coming back here every month or so just to see if someone had solved the puzzle in my head

[@ryanlopez340]

i thank you deeply

[@rikvanhorn9714]

1:23 The Blob with Steve McQueen.

[@laurafurst2716]

Wow! Thanks for this list!

[@erismd]

Thanks

[@cinthiafulton8740]

I've always loved this song and video. The actress that played the mermaid just passed away on May 18, 2022. She was in the movie "Night Tide" with Dennis Hopper. RIP Linda Lawson.

[@marakuya91]

I'm having a horrible week, I thought I wouldn't survive it, but I hummed this song to myself all day today and it made everything seem better and brighter. :) Thanks, guys!

[@blaqshiep4920]

Hope this comment finds you in a better week. 6 years later. =)

[@eksboks148]

7 years later* 😊

[@augustalexander8179]

Left my ex about two weeks ago and I have been avoiding listening to my favorite band (man man). Well, I can’t avoid it, only this band can heal my heart, slow as it may be.

[@ronster369]

It will always get better. Just be patient.

[@augustalexander8179]

@@ronster369 thank you.

[@Wulfahlicious]

I don’t know how I survived for this long without listening to this song from the amazing 2013

[@spacebass79g98]

Finally found it again after all these years. The memories came flooding in.

[@Wulfahlicious]

@@spacebass79g98 that’s sweet =3

[@dyloncarter2883]

I have almost committed suicide. Almost. I was literally looking for the song for my funeral then I found this song.I'm holding on to my heart when the whole world's bitter. I can't let nobody take it over. This song saved my life. I hope someone else can hear it

[@user-qu2gj9de1b]

How are you?

[@09ljs]

For real how are you?

[@KitDivine]

3rding the other two here. For real though how are you? We hope you are doing good

[@AlchemistAugen]

Checking in!!!

[@TheStealthyPyro]

jesus dude

[@tims142]

This song needs to be put in the Louvre

[@AdrianGraficOfficial]

Yeah dude! please

[@yocowme]

relax

[@alana259]

Tim S just like me and my ex boyfriend :( ❤️

[@paddyoak1]

This might be the best KZbin comment ever. This song AND your comment belong in the Louvre.

[@waffmaster]

It's such hard advice to follow, but after looping this almost all day, I feel a bit better about the breakup. Thanks, Man Man.

[@adam-vy1uv]

hope you doing good

[@IonSquared]

After playing this more times than I can count over the last couple of months, I've definitely concluded that this is my song of the year.

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

I was so proud of these guys for this. I'd been following them since they were doing tiny gigs in the mid 00s in art galleries. And then they charted with this one.

[@ronster369]

I'm a sudden newcomer to the band. I was 12 years late to the party with Vampire Weekend. Now I find myself 17 years too late to the party with these guys. I'm starting at the beginning and am already finding gems I missed. Falling in love with Gold Teeth at the moment.....And if not for Head On, I might have missed them completely.

[@ronster369]

And now Werewolf....Holy frick. How fun is this one? Most of the song reminds me of the condo I stayed in about 10 years ago on the beach in Puerto Rico. I'll stop now. Would hate to start irritating you just when we've become best friends...haha!

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

@@ronster369 Haute Tropique. Big Trouble. Butter Beans. Let's get nuts like Michael Keaton.

[@mgcgrozit]

If there existed a "untouchable songs hall of fame" this would be the first song inducted. Perfection!

[@rachelsizemore3534]

Dealing with familial horse shit brought me here. Depression is hard to fight at times. But the answer is ManMan.

[@evadesouza6016]

This song is perfect. Undoubtedly one of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@invincible794]

Growing up I’ve been chasing everyone else’s dream and going to college for a career my family want me to do. I know they mean well but to live their dreams or so that they could be “proud” of me seems like poison when I’m older and I look back on life. It’s probably stupid but I’ve dropped out since then at 21 and have a office job lined up. I’m gonna use that money to fund what I want to do in this finite amount of time I have. Something about this song screams “BECOME YOU”.

[@zachariahsmith6475]

Hi, curious if you are doing what you wanted to do today and what that is for that matter. Wishing you well! Also, love the Ito Ittosai profile pic. Vagabond is the best! Did it play a part in you choosing your own path?

[@eksboks148]

Great comment 11/10

[@nerovondoom6298]

I hope you find this someday E. I know things never worked out but I just want to thank you for introducing me to this song. Mistakes were made on both sides and Im sorry for my part.

[@chrismims6038]

You know that question about the desert island and you can only have one luxury, it'd have to be music for me man. It hits you like nothing else, the most powerful force for conveying emotion. I love hearing the right song when you're having a shitty day and you can't help but smile

[@TheShiftyCobraEl]

Chris Mims i know exactly what you'r saying, but sometimes even a song can't pick you up from the dark depths of you'r own heart.

[@justinschwab987]

That's deep. But you do have a good reason for music.

[@spacebass79g98]

Cried happy tears today when it came up.

[@shadowprovesunshine]

Good answer good answer

[@mikeymadnez]

This song saves lives.

[@rodneypittman5596]

this song played every day at work ... when I was happy when I was sad when I was busy but I loved it cause it made me feel good like you did

[@loki76]

Rodney Pittman Plays every night at my work too, lol. Literally 4-5 times a night.

[@kikyotwosoul]

This is a song that helped me get over such a terrible breakup from my ex. I felt lost after her for literally a year after I moved out. This song now is a warning to me. Guard that heart. Mermaids are evil.

[@rhinoguyhu]

The tears, holy crap. Man Man keeps making music that hits all the right feels. I can never hate this band!

[@tsuga5012]

Lyrics: There's a knock at your door You don't even recognize the stranger It's you from before Tryin' to warn you all about the dangers There's a hole in your head At least that's what everybody's guessing It's why you're always misread It's why you sleep but you never feel rested You never get your rest in Hold on to your heart Hold it high above flood waters, Hold on to your heart, Never let nobody drag it under. Hold on to your heart Even when your body's bitter Hold on to your heartt Never let nobody take it over Ever take it over Ever take it over from you. There's a call on the phone You don't even recognize the number, It's an old episode, Of trying to put the lightening on the monster, Of the life you have led, That is always a mess Are you dreaming of death Are there ghosts in your chest, Are you always so restless, yes you are Is that hard? Hold on to your heart Hold it high above flood waters, Hold on to your heart, Never let nobody drag it under. Hold on to your heart Even when your body's bitter Hold on to your heart Never let nobody take it over Ever take it over Ever take it over from you. Is it all a game But bait and switch up your brains And follow your leaders to hell Is it all the same, in vein of insane, As drinking from a poisoned well And I need new skin for this old skeleton of mine 'Cause this one that I'm in Let me down once again I'm over time, And I need new skin for this old skeleton of mine 'Cause this one that I'm in Let me down once again I'm over time. Hold on to your heart Hold it high above flood waters, Hold on to your heart, Never let nobody drag it under. Hold on to your heart Even when the whole world's bitter Hold on to your heart Never let nobody take it over Ever take it over, ever take it over Ever take it over, ever take it over Ever take it over Ever take it over from you.

[@not_cicero]

There are a lot of songs that made me think of her, a lot of which were sadder than this one. But this is the one that still ties me in knots when I hear it. Hopefully she's still living by this song. Never let nobody take it over.

[@cod4rulz]

This song has been stuck in my head for days, thank God I found it because I was getting sick of hearing the main riff from this song by itself over and over again.

[@liamworthington7293]

Found out about Man Man through the song So It Goes. I've been going through a tough time lately, as I'm sure everyone is, I'm just glad I looked deeper into this artist. This song is hitting me hard, in a good way. Thanks Man Man.

[@jenn606]

Just heart this on 'The Exorcist' and Shazamed it while it played during one of the scenes. I have to say I fell in love with this immediately! Love it! Thanks for posting it.

[@DustinSmith796]

Jennifer Sheree Dance Factory which scene?

[@blakethompson2397]

@@DustinSmith796 kat is listening to it with headphones in her bedroom in Episode 5

[@sleepyqueen8431]

Same here 😊

[@dil3038]

SAME

[@hisdukeness3037]

I was shown man man from my best friend Joey... Had an ear for music.. Miss chilling and puffing with ya my man!

[@sonique1967]

for the past two years ive been listening to EDM music.. and its been way too long since ive just turned on the local rock radio station.. on my way home at 3 am in the morning, reflecting and cruising.. this song was on, it really explained what i had been feeling at that moment.. and i absolutely fell in love with this song!

[@tyc7539]

Those are beautiful moments. I always try and remind my friends on edm loops that there is a whole beautiful world of music beyond it

[@violetoblivion9874]

This is the song that brought me to Man Man. Is it wholly representative of the band? No, of course not. Nothing could be. But damn, it's a lovely little tune, and I'll always love it for bringing me to one of my favorite things in the universe.

[@curlzncrush]

I really like this band. I guess you could call me a Man Man man.

[@FeignRaven]

I found this song in 2013 and every year I come back hoping it has more views.

[@ragoon7798]

Same haha

[@ugurozokur]

The whole album, where this single comes from, is one of those rare ones, in which all songs are individually enjoyable and I listen to it over and over again in it's entirety. Absolutely incredible.

[@unclecharlieful]

I wish people would quit complaining about how Man Man isn't who they used to be. Are you who used to be 8 years ago? Bands grow and progress just like people. I still hear my old Man Man in a lot of their new stuff and appreciate the newness they bring to each and every album. People need to stop holding on what they were and appreciate who they are. I LOVE MAN MAN FO LIFE!

[@zachogarx2190]

Man Man is SO strongly nostalgic to me. Girlfriends, life experiences, changes, etc, all of it had Man Man backdrop. Ever since hearing Top Drawer whole driving around as a late teen at 2am I get a small sinking ache in my chest as soon as I hear the opening notes of any of my favorite tracks. Just hurts so good.

[@MVerdoux]

Possibly the best, most skillful and imaginative use of public domain footage for a music video EVER! (while starring Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper!) Extra points that it's one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@minnabella1948]

I don't know if it's quite possible for me to explain how much I love this song. It certainly isn't right now, when I'm tired and fed up with things in general and cold- but even when I'm feeling sweet and rested and full of life, there's a certain comfort to this song that defies words.

[@emmarussell5122]

Earlier this year, I had this song in my head for ages. I recently remembered it, and had to look it up. This song is incredible. The feelings and memories and ideas man, ridiculously good.

[@spacebass79g98]

Same thing happened to me. It was as if it was a fever dream.

[@zombieXgrind]

I misclicked a link and came here, gave the song a listen for the hell of it and now have another band to listen to. Now I'm off to listen to more of their songs. :)

[@tomdale1313]

Thank you so much for this song Man Man. Most underated song ever

[@joshastorian]

Man Man's incredible music brought me here!

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Coming back, it still hits.

[@MariaGunnlaugs]

Sometimes old heartaches can be like horror movies from the sixties, with old timey special effects, it's true!

[@josheddings8568]

just separated from my wife, this hits me in the heart, such a good song

[@S13addiction17]

I feel so lucky to have found this incredible song.

[@vgiordano1000]

Thank you WXPN in Philly for reminding me of this gem.

[@Zodemus]

They've always had this sound but I've never heard anything so polished, simple and straight forward from them. Even the gravel of Honus' voice is more like sand. I still love the melody and the wordplay, and even the overtly positive message. Can't wait to hear the rest of the record.

[@failingchemist]

Best record label ever. Never a bad song or artist!

[@ihearthud]

An anthem for many 🙌🙏💯

[@ianfleischhacker6154]

this song puts a smile on my face...

[@tsuken2738]

I love how this videoclip remind me my love for old movies

[@robmacdonald3260]

This song is not getting the credit it deserves. One of the best songs to have come out lately imho. Good work gentlemen amazing song !

[@azullps]

this song is so catchy i freaking love it

[@Morgan30233]

Heard this on a progressive station on the East End of Long Island. Fantastic! So glad it is here. The strings plucking throughout and just all of this piece. Well done!

[@markrhodes8414]

me too! very cool

[@thursdaysrecords1]

The most awesome music video I've ever seen! The song and the film clips are perfectly matched up. I've watched this at least 20 times...it's mesmerizing!!

[@dvanderm101]

This video has always really reminded me the music video to Queen's "Under Pressure" with the use of clips from black and white horror flicks. And considering one of their live performances floating around on youtube is called "a night at the opera and a day at the races," a reference to two Queen albums, there's clearly some inspiration taken from Queen. And yet, Man Man's music isn't trying to copy Queen's style; to the contrary it's really original. Man Man sort of feels like the spiritual successor to Queen to me is all, and I'm grateful. That's a void in music that needs to be filled.

[@theprincekropotkin]

+David Vandermeer not disagreeing with the queen influence, but pointing out that night at the opera and day at the races are also both marx brothers movies.

[@DustinSmith796]

David Vandermeer YYYEEESSS QUEEN.

[@PROCHIMNEY]

Thanks so much for this song two years ago to this day I tried to slice my throat and my scar could not stop stressing me out today until I listened to this

[@lazylank]

I heard them on the radio today, and for the first time last week. I am already obsessed with this song!!! :)

[@Skramzlord]

I heard Top Drawer through Paste Magazine 6 years ago and have been a fan since.

[@urbanaragon]

thank you anti records for keep releasing the best music on the planet

[@vegeto088]

I feel like I actually needed this. I broke up with my ex I've been in love with for 3 years. She left me for an asshole who only cares about cars and sex. Ever since then, I felt like my heart was just gone, I had no control over my feelings and I just give up. Now I'm going to grab it and hold it high.

[@blaqshiep4920]

Hoping youre still doing well bud

[@vegeto088]

@@blaqshiep4920 Damn dude, thank you for replying and showing me this song again. I'm doing well and you've made my day today. Thank you.

[@blaqshiep4920]

Happy to hear it man. Check out man man - deep cover... you wont be disappointed.

[@notafascist3171]

Qwoperation the Chad has got the girl yet again

[@joshminton3012]

Hope you're still doing well dude, It's a good song to help with situations like the one you where in 6 years ago

[@RobesonG]

Kept googling the wrong lyrics, so glad I remembered the right ones. Love the song!

[@TheGoldenwolf522]

I agree the mainstream will soil this song with constant repeats on the radio and sub par covers

[@brstarplay9286]

que perfeição

[@atleast7dwarves417]

came to the comment section looking for explanation on the music video, instead found all my fallen brothers.

[@blaqshiep4920]

Stumbling brothers... were not fallen yet!!! Hold it high!!

[@jonathancampos1023]

One of the best indie songs

[@IlkimBuke]

My favorite song these days:) More than that one of my favorite bands

[@oliphantorphan]

I don't get why people are saying they've gone soft or pop...they have ballads on every album they've ever done... I like this...it's super catchy and has that sort of summertime listening vibe to it :)

[@bitterbuffalomm]

Sounds a lot like some Mister Heavenly. Love the sound, love Man Man.

[@tfowl]

Sounds a lot better than the last couple albums IMO. Looking forward to it.

[@LilikakiTsikris]

hold on to your heart never let nobody take it off from you. oh, man !!!!!!

[@DRAIK08080808]

+Vasoula Tsiminaki allah las

[@Shaneication]

Wow I'm blown away by this,never heard the band or this song b4.Every word is about my life...

[@nerovondoom6298]

Hate the person who first showed me this song. Still holds its meaning.

[@killdanl]

This song is beautiful AND educating.

[@jonathanparker1927]

So excited! See you tonight man man.

[@thejedimasterjimmy]

Lucky! i see them tomorrow in Lincoln. I'm excited

[@JorjaQueenBee]

This video is awesome! 40's thriller flick, love the song. "To follow you lead me to Hell" ..."drinking from the poisonous well"

[@abuliberalee]

Took me FOREVER to find this after first hearing it, because I was convinced it was a new Mister Heavenly album. SOO glad I finally did.

[@limblesstraveler7988]

..the years go by..

[@oldtyger]

I just heard this band on NPR and this song blew me away so I had to check it out on youtube. Very nice video with the old film footage.

[@dreadheaddez]

I got to see Man Man do this live in Montreal about a month ago, and I must say that it was one of the best shows I've been to. I'm in love with metal and mainly listen to that sort of music, but I have 3 Man Man cds and they are pretty much memorized by heart! Love you guys!

[@PinkCiggarette]

I need this song more than ever right now

[@chrisharris6165]

This is going to be my wedding song. So darn good.

[@Coyote-qs6fs]

Glad Man Man is getting more popular now, Was unaware that their stuff got thrown up on TV stations. I recommend checking out their other stuff.

[@SugarCainlol]

I just saw a show of theirs in Ithaca. Amazing show plus we showed up early, and Honus was playing darts next to the bar talking to the few people that were already there.

[@streetsidenomad]

The best part of Man Man is that they get better and better every album unlike many bands

[@DustinSmith796]

Where was this band all my life? I absolutely love this style of music!

[@JamesIsDumbAlot]

Saw this live at FYF! Even better live!

[@zerogullibility]

This music video RULES!

[@danfeeny01]

Thanks, we had a lot of fun making this one.

[@jenniferkrukowski5833]

Two of the other films I recognized were "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "Carnival of Souls".

[@user-nf6qx8lu4z]

A definite throw back !!

[@FriendlyMagus]

One of my all time favorites!!!

[@CodyAllen-su8ju]

First time I heard this was on Alt national,i wish they played stuff this good still

[@bigmattyp]

This is probably the best song of 2013. So great.

[@coltongilson466]

God damn it I love Man Man so much.

[@BirthdaysParty]

its like you put super good tunes and mystery science theater together i don't know how to be better than that.

[@milestone_achiever4634]

This song truly pays homage to Ben King's "Stand by Me"!!!!!

[@francois-markboisvert7639]

Man Man is the only contemporary band that keeps me on my toes. I know Honus might still disagree with me (we've argued over the matter before), but if Man Man was on the radio, the pop music scene would be in a helluva lot better shape than it is... and I would probably start listening to the radio. I gotta' feeling this album's also gonna' have me listening to it non-stop for the next year and a half 'til I get the jest of it. Man Man for president of the world!!!