Neko Case - "Hold on, Hold on"

LYRICS
NEKO CASE - "Hold On, Hold On", from the album "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood", 2006
The most tender place in my heart is for strangers
I know it's unkind but my own blood is much too dangerous
Hangin' round the ceiling half the time
Hangin' round the ceiling half the time
Compared to some I've been around
But I really tried so hard
That echo chorus lied to me with its
"Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on"
In the end I was the mean girl
Or somebody's in-between girl
Now it's the devil I love
And that's as funny as real love
I leave the party at three a.m.
Alone, thank God
With a valium from the bride
It's the devil I love
And that's as funny as real love
And that's as real as true love
That echo chorus lied to me with its
"Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on"
That echo chorus lied to me with its
"Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on"
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[@Treebark39]

I was brought here unconventionally. I had asked my counselor for the suicide hotline to recommend me music to help me for after the chat ended, and this is what he suggested, saying this is his favorite artist and it helps him process his emotions. So Rowan, if you're out there, just know you truly did help me so much.

[@nanugaqderamo]

Trevor Wenzel 🔥💔🔥

[@cindyparker1310]

She had a rough chikdhood.

[@missec1983]

❤️

[@brbosen]

Hope you are still doing well and still listening to good music.

[@jedward5155]

And you got the attention you wanted. Find meaning in your life instead of looking to Internet strangers to tell you everything is okay.

[@visitinguncle]

"I leave the party at 3 AM / alone, thank god" is one of the greatest lines ever

[@lindabailey681]

Agreed!

[@allanpetersen9474]

“… with a valium from the bride / it’s the devil I love “

[@lauracooskey9481]

Other than "With a valium from the bride," yes it is!

[@greghallberg4182]

😂😂😂😂

[@cbob7]

Neko Case is one of the greatest songwriters of her generation. Her music is world-weary, sad and painfully honest, but it’s gorgeous too. Mortality is her milieu. She speaks directly about life’s disappointments and uncertainties but makes them more palatable by shrouding them in a shimmery gauze. Her poetry will kill me eventually but it tastes so good going down. Maybe just one more?

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing today..?

[@earlrandolph6968]

Wow, yes, well said.

[@KevBGH]

Every line is flawless, but “in the end I was the mean girl, or somebody’s in between girl” just does something for me.

[@gingerm7800]

Now it's the devil I love!

[@joshmercer2145]

I came to this because an artist I love listening to 'Sean Rowe' covered it. Absolutely love the song in both versions, but I do think his voice adds a lot of gravity to it

[@p11dlpar]

the most tender place in my heart is for strangers.....great line and great song.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today..?

[@mattjames9331]

This is one of those songs that you wish lasted longer.

[@nowthenzen]

i just keep playing different versions of it

[@2Chickaboom2]

A lot of her songs are short (by conventional standards). I wish some of them were longer as well but I think she says what the song requires and then it over. How many dull songs are stretched out with la la las and pointless guitar solos?

[@maxmotors9497]

That's the best thing about songs. They last as long as we keep them alive

[@cr125rdr]

Really? There are thumbs down? People have no idea what real songwriting and music are. She’s one of the rare gifts of our time. Such a stand out voice.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today..?

[@Autumn171717]

I don't see any thumbs downs....?

[@connormacleod9065]

still a favorite after 10 years What a voice!

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing..?

[@MatewanMassacre]

I first heard this song in the autumn of 2006, and IMMEDIATELY was blown away. The power of her voice, on the recording, is reminiscent of greats like Patsy Cline ... and that's not an overstatement, at all.

[@daisyjane1070]

This girl should be a superstar, if there was any justice in the world.

[@oldman9924]

The New Pornographers do pretty well.

[@tammymadsen2480]

She is a super star. On Austin City Limits often, written about all the time, many successful albums. She is just firmly 'alt' and so be it. I think she is fine with where she lives in the fame spectrum.

[@lauraroach6238]

Mmmmmmmm. Hold on sweet things

[@101Volts]

Let it sink in that she declined a nude photo offer from Playboy, and refuses to comment on it further. She doesn't stoop to Madonna levels, apparently.

[@nowthenzen]

there is very little justice in the world, not nearly as much as there should be

[@SaveStef]

Her beautiful, haunting voice! 💕💫🎶

[@robertanderson7823]

Beautiful comment.... hello 👋👋

[@NicolePyles]

Absolutely love Neko Case and the poetry in her songs. There need to be more songs like this.

[@robertanderson7823]

Beautiful comment.... hello Nicole how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@upthebikez]

Her voice gets me.Every.Single.Time.

[@JudyinAL]

Heard this on The Killing. Glad they played it.. great tune. Love her voice too.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Judy how are you doing 👋

[@trustymachines2321]

You know she's broken some hearts. Someone out there can't shake her.

[@1vengefulheart743]

Poetry Club That’s actually very beautiful..

[@AntonioSaucedo22]

So short, yet so complex. Beautiful.

[@livelyarts49]

The vocal qualities on this track are just AMAZING! It achieves an air and harmony seldom captured inside or outside a studio.

[@ckuehncnwhsyt]

Very few other vocalists achieve such a sustained pure tone without the vibrato crutch. Reba is one who comes to mind with "You Lie."

[@chrism.9429]

Discovered this incredible song through Marianne Faithfull’s brilliant rendition on ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ (2008)

[@HausUlv]

She has an enchanting voice

[@LaVeskii]

Hey how old are you after 10 years ?

[@Pictor100]

One of my favourite Neko Case tunes. Where haunting country-rock songs are concerned, I'd rank it right up there with Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game'.

[@mikekaufmann5311]

This is one of my favourite songs by anyone, ever.

[@TwoCatsUp]

This killer song brought me here. One of the TOP TEN SONGS IN MY LIFE.....

[@fuhquedooshe]

Then you'd love her song "TEENAGE FEELING'...one of my favs

[@jamesfarrell1116]

Amen to that.

[@kimberlymorningstar8628]

YES!!! It's phenomenal!

[@kerensadavenport4315]

What are the other 9?

[@hkbolo567]

RIPower Dallas. Will miss the sweet sound of that formidable guitar of yours. Your talent lives on.

[@lisahalfmann1392]

Love the depth of emotion this song provokes.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing..?

[@umutcankoc]

"the killing" brought me here

[@iliana82]

Me too... and I'm glad it did 😊

[@lauraangell7557]

Me too

[@marianasaldanha554]

Me too

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

Girl sits alone at a bar, she is there because her family is shit, and strangers are the only people she can relate to. Takes a drag from her smoke, turns down the man who hits on her, and smiles because, she doesn’t need anything but the music. She is okay, she is holding on. Even though the echo voice lied to her, with its hold in, hold on, she’s still gonna do it. Been doin it all her life.

[@ytckendall]

The Killing S1E6 brought me here. Great ending to an awesome episode.

[@lynseylou7318]

I've just finished that episode after discovering the series three days ago... ✌️

[@DavidJones-mo9jc]

Came across this today, totally by chance. It's hit me like a train. Can't remember the last time that happened but it must be at least a decade ago.

[@generalleigh7387]

David Jones All of her stuff is incredible. Check out ‘Deep red bells’ by her. Was the first track of hers that I heard over 15 years ago and is just as powerful.

[@generalleigh7387]

David Jones Also check out ‘Maybe Sparrow’. She is tapped into something otherworldly without question..........she does sing about being in love with the devil..........strange dichotomy for me to be so intrigued with her music- I’m true believer in the risen Jesus Christ.......

[@patriciaflanagan6962]

She has a uniquely mesmerizing voice.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Patricia how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@jamesfarrell8339]

One of my favorite songs of all time. I love those guitars playing.

[@saracreed1]

Not a country fan BUT saw her on a Netflix show. Stirred my soul

[@MatewanMassacre]

I'm not sure this music is classified as 'country.'

[@earlrandolph6968]

By no stretch of imagination could Neko be classified as 'country'.

[@jodylowe8476]

This is one of the greatest vocal performances on a record in years.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Jody how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@jodylowe8476]

@@robertanderson7823 Still here. Still living the dream. How are you?

[@robertanderson7823]

@@jodylowe8476 I’m great,thank, So where are you from??

[@MatewanMassacre]

All of her songs are that good, vocally.

[@javiermatos9529]

Heard this marvel back in 2006, and fell in love immediately, of both the song and Neko's natural beauty😍🥰😘😘😘😍

[@MatewanMassacre]

Indeed, that's when I first heard it. It's one of those songs, by one of the artists that the listener is immediately hooked by.

[@yakkismd5946]

HOLD ON HOLD ON - this has become my mantra. No matter if this is sung in another circumstance here. I still love this song. Great times, great life, great memories. ♥♥♥

[@aportman58]

I finally got to see her live in concert last night in Houston and she was absolutely awesome! Band and back-up singers were also fantastic! She is one unique outstanding artist!!!

[@WeinerChange]

One more time...no I am going to listen it again and again.

[@nicolebarrias2912]

It's addictive 😱😍

[@danafo81]

lol I've already played it 5 times in a row when I read this

[@scotcho62]

I just love Neko's voice. I don't love a lot of music but her, I love.

[@andrewthompson3203]

agreed 100%

[@grabakasennin2763]

Inseparable.. I think it's the perfect mix of just the right amount of perfect things, and that voice..

[@jeanniesmith3925]

This Thanksgiving I'm grateful that I get to enjoy the magical pairing of Neko Case and The Sadies - one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing?

[@philipkane9393]

What a glorious voice!

[@maxinehillary1176]

Something about this song just hits it just right. Love it.

[@hackum1]

Good taste in music brought me here.

[@unclebob1716]

Wtf is killing lol

[@fayerobinson4745]

same... only this is shit

[@davidlovett5022]

Listen to www.wyep.org. Where the music matters

[@MrThresher7]

Same here...brought me all the way from India....(Wink)

[@LavenderBlume]

Such a haunting, beautiful song.

[@LaVeskii]

Hey how old are you after 8 years ?

[@lizziedrucker9586]

This is the song that has and still gets me through the darkest times of my life... Few people get it

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Lizzie how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

Left many a party at 3am, alone, thank God.

[@f9fs]

The killing ♡

[@stevestruthers6180]

There's something about this song that takes me far back in time, to a place that's a long time ago and far away. Maybe it's the retro-sounding arrangements.

[@Ms.Brasilian]

Beautiful

[@intipampa]

She has a hauntingly beautiful voice to match her beauty and the song is equally haunting.

[@undeadgamer1367]

Re-watching The Killing! This song is awesome😄

[@trklsswndr]

One of my favorite songs/artists...It's like a mini-David Lynch film vignette

[@am1688]

She's beautiful, the song is beautiful... This song really gets me.

[@BuddinBuddha902]

She is such an underrated talent!

[@nanwelch1394]

One of my ALL time favorites from you Niko!👏👏👏👏👍👏👍🤗🦋

[@whalenbrowne]

I love this voice.

[@jbaum7571]

I have been in love with Neko Case for too long. I would love to see her live and as close as I could get.

[@kimdj7413]

This tune is perfect! Love her voice and her music. Thanks for uploading it.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Kim beautiful comment how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@AgentSchnorkel]

I really love this song. I think the first time I heard it was when she performed on one of the late night talk shows, and that was many years ago.

[@amiwhite5514]

AgentSchnorkel with The Sadies. They are amazing

[@Renaldo135]

i want to take my daughter to see her when she comes here in the summer time. Awesome talent and very beautiful.

[@SixFt12]

I just heard part of this during the last episode of "The Killing" on AMC and had hear the whole song. Great tune!

[@browneyes23]

I love a lot of different music, but NOTHING compares to her songs and voice!

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Kimberly how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@YY-ei1gm]

There isn’t a time in ones life that that this song doesn’t fit. This Shit is blessed. This fucking song is from somewhere else. Bless NIKO. She nailed it

[@muddobbermuddobber8118]

....great song..

Great singer, beautiful song..

[@timberjack2747]

+Invictus - André Wall Beautiful singer, great song too

[@bobbio2121]

Just a great song..took the words right out of my mouth about how I'm thinking and feeling these days

[@robertanderson7823]

Beautiful comment...... hello Bobbi how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@diamonddave16]

Best ever. 💯♥️😁thanks for the excellent photos

[@robertanderson7823]

Yes that truth,Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@kelizabethy]

Nicely wrought, moving and important. Thank you.

[@robmatlivingstone]

Stunning. Amazing.

[@christygann773]

In a sea of singers on reality tv, even those who have made it can't compare to this beautiful voice.

[@MichaelStarkey]

Smarts and looks get me every time. Also a great artist.

[@lirikk6452]

Queen...

[@sharmsellars2357]

Great song

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing?

[@57Jsteele]

I LOVE EVERYTHING NEKO CASE. Went to her show with some friends and they loved it.

[@eoinue]

Curiousity and a fantastic Taste in Music Brought Me Here,

[@NatesChopShop]

Great voice!!

[@TheMikiros]

This used to play at a restaurant I worked at, whenever it came on, I would stop dead in my tracks and lose focus on my work cos I loved it so much...I still love it.

[@Dustydreams930]

I am so glad to have discovered this amazing song. The lyrics, music and performance are absolutely wonderful.I can see this still being a favourite song of mine years from now. Gonna go and check out her other stuff now I do hope its this good.

[@scarrtts10]

beautiful tune thanks!

[@TheMandyhuppert]

Saw her at the wow hall in Eugene, OR with my then husband. Fantastic! ❤🌻

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing?

[@yaguarete79]

The Killing series, E6S1 brought me to this wonderful song.

[@RahaFarokh]

same here :)

[@weasley2o13]

yeah :]

[@tacati2009]

same here. Rio, Brazil.

[@Xaeldaren]

S1E7 of the Killing for me!

[@Oceabrz]

Yep, me too. lol I Love it

[@coccinella4107]

Such a crafted brilliant song. Truly love 😍

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Michelle how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@williamotey6707]

I’m only here because I love Neko Case.

[@hoovercat1]

My beginner guitar class assigned this because of the easy chords. I hadn't heard it before. Love it.... Tragic, relevant lyrics

[@gabrieltrash]

Cannot hear it once, i have to listen it twice or more. I wish this song could last forever...

[@ianhenderson1872]

In love with this song

[@PixiesFanatic]

I always loved her voice and saw her live a few years ago, but something about this song at the end of the show was perfect.

[@jackalex333]

That's great that the show brought so many people to this amazing artist!! Great use in the episode, too I thought

[@ivyshaolin2333]

the line about valium and it being true love, as an addict it will always be your true love and the devil

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today..?

[@shawnapeterson7995]

"THIS IS POP" brought me here. How have I never heard of her?!? She's awesome

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Shawna how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@erkaderka3571]

Been coming back to this song for over a decade. Wish it were longer 💖✨

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today..?

[@thebatdad71]

Never gets old, and never fails to give me chills. "

[@lm4836]

She is a brilliant poet.

[@gennafranchi7277]

Beautiful and tranquil

[@omegalgo297]

XPN radio... bring me to this jewel 👍 Thanks!!!!!!

[@dookie123ification]

The Sadies brought me here. Outstanding collaboration.

[@gsstr12]

Dazzling voice! Love Neko Case

[@mikejung810]

It's as real as true love. It's as true as real love. Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.

[@Nrisagieri]

her voice is beautiful!

[@latvians13]

Love her! So real.

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Diana how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@lumbuckitts]

Who can't love Neko!

[@p11dlpar]

LOVE this!

[@robertanderson7823]

Hello Liz how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@juliaalves2415]

love this song!!!

[@robertanderson7823]

Yes it’s nice..... how are you doing julia👋👋👋👋

[@jendrix56]

masterpiece!!