Stars - Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Give It

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Lyrics:
There's been a lot of talk of love
But that don't amount to nothing\You can evoke the stars above
But that doesn't make it something
And the only way to last
Andy the only way to live it
Is to hold on when you get love
And let go when you give it five it
It's a pretty melody
It might help you through the nighttime
But it doesn't make it easy
To leave the party at the right time
If I'm frightened, if I'm high
It's my weakness; please forgive it
At least I hold on when I get love
And I let go when I give it
What do I do when I get lonely
Hold on when you get love
What do I do when I get lonely
Et go when you give it
The world won't listen to this song
And the radio won't play it
But if you like it sing along
Sing cause you don't know how to say it
Take the weakest think in you
And then beat the bastards with it
And always hold on when you get love
So you can let go when you give it
What do I do when I get lonely
hold on when you get love
what do I do when I get lonely
Let go when you give it
I know it's true
At least I think I do
nothing that you say or do
Will make you love me
Forget this song
It will go on
I'll keep singing from the dark
With you above me
Take the weakest think in you
And then beat the bastards with it
And always hold on when you get love
So you can let go when you give it

[@sophieelsa7469]

this song has kept me alive since i was 14

[@martinfalls6614]

Keeping me alive at 61, Sophie. Stay with us.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

cool beans young Zer, Gen Xer here making it thru the 00s and 10s with stars too

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

❤❤❤❤ love u. 47 here and still kicking, thanks to my rock music

[@littlenicky8291]

this song helps so much when im having anxiety

[@maksimnikiforovski2034]

Indeed. It is the beats, they knock on your skull slowly and eventually relax you. Like the summer sun.

[@khmerGuru]

If you like it, sing along

[@GAFCASTsupport]

same this and "no one is lost"

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

THIS

[@Nepzer1]

Same here.

[@AyyRalphy]

Such a sweet song. Heard this in the hospital when I mom had a stroke. Filled me with a lot of hope after I first heard it. I had forgotten about this band for quite some time. Glad to hear they are still going at it

[@AyyRalphy]

My**

[@Martinezzzz2001]

Hope your mom's doing well :) Wish you both all the best :)

[@daisyhernandez963]

Fuck u

[@daisyhernandez963]

@@Martinezzzz2001 fuck u

[@muffinman1908]

Hope your mom is okay now :)

[@fluidexpressions6856]

when someone tells you they love you and shows you they love you, remember that. never let it go. remember the time and energy and feeling they put into you in that moment. and when you love them and you do for them and you care for them, let them go. let them be free. love them so much that you allow their freedom from your heart. but always remember and cherish the love they give you when they give it to you, never let that be wasted.

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

My uncle just died a few hours ago; I went right to this song. Why? I'm just figuring the answer to that right now and having an epiphany, fully in tears. "Take the weakest thing in you and beat the bastards with it And always hold on when you get love So you can let go when you give it" As an autistic person, this was always one of my favorite lines: The things people often dislike or criticize in you ("weakest thing in you) often can be your strength, esp if they are overcome or honed. For instance, I was always oppressed, shoved around and made to keep secrets, but I rebelled, screamed out the truth and never pretended for them and so, was made out to be the troublemaker. I remained unwilling to 'play the game' of others throughout my life and this is what kept me sane and joyous despite my life, personal tragedies, despite everything. This dedication to truth and honesty I will never stop because it's what kept my soul alive and free. My mom on the phone even just validated that I never had anyone kind and comforting surrounding me as a kid. What makes you different from them also makes you stronger than them. The epiphany is realizing that my uncle was one of only two people in my childhood and youth who offered me kindness and genuine interest. If I had received just a bit more of this positive support, I would have been able to "hold on when you get love" earlier in life rather than isolating myself and choosing my impenetrable fortress of defenses. If only I had "held on" and accepted that love earlier, I would have as a result been able to give love more freely. I think my uncle was autistic too. RIP Uncle Bob ❤❤ We miss you ❤❤ Fight for all of our hearts, people , fight like an effing warrior and never stop.

[@danieltello1179]

And Confuscious Said.."Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Get It!!!"...Or Was It Ghandi?!?❤️💞💕💗💓

[@Matthias53787]

My jaw dopped at 1:32.... Such beautiful singing

[@iwoosun]

i found u just now and im soooo in love w u really one of the most amazing bands ive ever met in my fcking live and im fcking old!

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

Yes. I saw torquil campbell in the bathrooms before a stars concert in philly once lol..like 15 years ago

[@ScoundrelDaysSon]

I'll never understand why this album isn't on any streaming services. It was back on release and it was/is amongst the bands best work! X

[@elizabethbennet4791]

hmm, many of their songs are on spotify

[@fredastarlight]

@@elizabethbennet4791 yeah but for some reason this album was removed

[@chiptastic2000]

makes me so sad, it's my favorite album and all I see on spotify is greyed out song names :(

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

​@@chiptastic2000weird... didnt check all their albums but this song is still on spotify..

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

Yeah, they all appear to be there..i'm in the US

[@chrisb1923]

It only gets better.... I promise

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

It so does. ❤❤❤

[@Time2die88]

I believe you two.

[@Nepzer1]

Same here.

[@123lda]

I think this is the prettiest AND wisest song I've heard in a long time... probably in my entire life.

[@missylissyable]

I think that line may have just saved my life.

[@calipsus1677]

Pre-pandemic, I always play this song while I'm on my way to school. Gives me chills up until this day

[@2298dancingqueen]

this song makes me nostalgic as heck. All I can see in my mind is this one night we were sitting on a bench next to a frozen pond in the winter time looking up at the stars. I honestly feel cold just thinking about it.

[@hennesseylady]

been a fan of stars since I was 14..love them soo much

[@kirkarnold5213]

best song of 2012.how are they not famous?

[@jarum7535]

+kirk arnold cause they are canadian...it's annoying how many underrated canadian bands there is.

[@SuperStonemarten]

Canadian culture esp music is really great.

[@FutureGee2010]

kirk arnold because people don’t know good music these days. There are so many real artist out here making great music that should be #1s

[@johannesbowman5327]

I heard this song in the movie After The Ball. I may have Shazamed this song back in thr day. I'm just a sucker for all 2010's hipster indie music. Summertime as a teenager was always magic when you turned on the radio. Everything glowed in Technicolor... even being in the moment in 2013 was nostalgic 📻

[@__-jt4tv]

A wonderful, bitter-sweet, yet powerful, track. Thank-you to the superb writer of Kitsunegari for introducing me to it! I can't believe that epic tale is finally at an end..

[@EagleOrDie]

None of Stars' Albums or songs ever have disappointed me; it seems none of them ever will! )=3

[@butterc0c0nut]

Been listening to this on a loop! The beat, the lyrics... everything about it is wonderful. :-)

[@starzzzy22]

This song....

[@jawashasalan56]

starzzzy true :)

[@MattTakkkkk]

Amy takes this great song to the top.

[@ricardotorres2948]

Perfect song for life in general

[@DJAndyAllnighter]

This song was my friend when my parents bróke up. I love every second of this song. The best of 2013. ❤❤❤

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

So many ppl here for loss and grief.

[@michaelz-c4178]

song of the day: 01/09/2015: This our September, the first of which was a contradistinctive graywash.... and all the mute feelings gather their strength, invigorated by the lightlessness. What summer long ago were my pants matching his on stage, watching STARS perform at Dundas square and the dripping juice had my hand all sticky, and I couldn't let go.... I still see you in that silver blue light, and I can't let go.

[@camillacoates6200]

Lovely.

[@michaelz-c4178]

10/10/2022: it's the letting go that I can't wrap my head around. my hands are still too greedy for that. what does it matter anyways

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Great band saw them in sydney around 2014 had a chat and a hug with the band after the gig. A great crew.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

saw them at the troc in philly and at the siren at coney island.

[@sped2338]

you can evoke the stars above, but that don't mean a thing...

[@olgamariavillota]

This song has gotten me through my life and the rsd I have .. Don't get up not now not ever. Just keep on fighting

[@muffinman1908]

Hey, I hope you're okay feeling better now :)

[@elizabethbennet4791]

rsd?

[@BlushResponse1]

I completely thought this was New Order upon first hearing it!!

[@brasileiropsb]

I agree..i thought it was new order...there is a litle mix of 80' music..new order pet shop boys... i will check their other songs..if they are like this...i am a fan from now on

[@skeemag]

they remind me of the beautiful south, ace band

[@prong00]

really love the voice of the girl, coldddddd

[@terrenecehoward7118]

i used to always hear this song when i was workin in forever21 for a while its pretty catchy the drums n that girl made the song

[@TylerRaphael-sy1rq]

When i was 5 and i wached androids fanaly this song played and i loved it and even now thos is my gam

[@scottkube]

they've been pretty famous already in Canada for about 10 years, still get played on the radio a lot

[@captainmelowski7944]

Here from "Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List" ✌🏻

[@xstreamlaser]

haha. same

[@caiacrow2730]

Me too!

[@SippinTeaaa]

Melih Kerem same

[@luciaosuji1091]

same

[@emmao-d8359]

urgh me too- love that movie

[@elizaross1923]

this song makes me regret my choices, i miss him.

[@506lucey6]

Run Raven Run, in theatres in the next decade

[@joelupcho2452]

Such a great band

[@Archflip]

The architect in me recognizes Habitat 67.

[@brunocolaci8128]

I REMEMBER BEEING YOUNG AND PLAYING ON REPEAT!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES EVER!

[@Msitkunoichi97]

What a beautiful song. :)

[@prong00]

I love the second voice during chorus. So cold voice...

[@jazminhernandezt.8795]

And I let go when you give it... ¡I love this song! ❤

[@autumnwinrow8339]

Here from the movie After The Ball!!!

[@Anonym-bq9zr]

Annedroids last episode touches so much. 💕💖

[@invasion83]

Thanks for sharing the full song. It was helpful in my decision to buy it.

[@AnnaDornelas]

And I need to thank her...

[@goldiecat123]

... annnnnd repeat!

[@MP-uf7tw]

Quality music 🎶

[@rgbordini1]

now this is what I talking about! truly pop!

[@shabuqazi86]

it makes me feel like the time i spent with him will never come back...makes me miss him more

[@riahawthorne160]

Saw this live last night!

[@TheStefanygomez]

Love!!

[@misuniversal]

Something Real & Good

[@Leemcqueenn]

Love this!

[@BrianAgustinsoulson25]

such an awesome song..!!!

[@Sasssarah]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ⭐

[@neverbeme]

If I believed that this world would go on for eons and one day in a million years people were looking back and trying to figure out real I means real life, they’d need to read comments on songs. They’d get the read

[@monicaruiz8816]

I’m still standing

[@brasileiropsb]

Very similar to new order..there is a little of 80'music style....reminds me new order and pet shop boys..if the other songs are like this they got a new fan.

[@Brossimedia]

great song...go playlist!

[@rhiiiiaction]

i loveeee!

[@hoaretom]

0:39 BOOM

[@LarryPint84]

They put on a great set on CBC radio today! Everyone should check it out

[@IGiveYouPermission]

It always cheers me up

[@user-vm8go9fs2c]

영원하라 스타즈

[@farheezil]

I regret not buying the "take the weakest thing in you, and then beat the bastards with it" t-shirt when I had the chance.

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

Hey my bf works for a screenprinting conpany lol. Also..where did you see this tee??? I want one too!!! ❤❤❤

[@farheezil]

@@yogidevendrabiriyani1777 they used to sell it in there online merch store. It was years ago. I've tried to search for an image and cant find one.

[@elaustraliano]

Great song

[@ivressebeautybylaurie3548]

I love the song

[@elizabethbennet4791]

sooooo good!!!

[@krishead6649]

How is it that we don't hear this group on the radio?

[@nicolasarias3305]

0:39 dan ganas de bailar con ese cambo de ritmo woo

[@angelesgtz]

A mi tmb

[@13fidm]

I'm luv with song

[@yvonnetaggart9727]

Wow

[@agussanchez1836]

good song! :)

[@brookin]

Listentothis.

[@Astroknot3]

Just realized why the female vocal line sounded so familiar......it's almost identical to the chorus in Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work". Same key, even. Oh well. It's still a lovely song, but now I can't stop hearing Kate Bush. Look it up if you think I'm being crazy.

[@john_air]

Sounds like modern smiths Amazing

[@preciousabang8233]

I'm here from Annedroids the last episode! I'm sure no one else is though :P

[@sf3731]

Konstantin für immer . wir vergessen dich nie.. Viel zu viel liebe

[@angelesgtz]

Nien

[@MissJenniferLovely]

Ernesto Riley is back! I missed him

[@Hollym740]

1:28 Best bit

[@umeanaification]

That song is from annedriods too, on amzon prime

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

Annedroids, whats that???

[@boldtakes]

0:40❤

[@draculadelator]

Me gusta!!!!!! :)

[@angelesgtz]

Yo tmb

[@starchild6352]

1:20 I'm here because of a wonderful instagramers animation

[@ether4119]

starchild yes omg me too

[@ether4119]

starchild yes!!

[@starchild6352]

@@ether4119 Omg! Really wow what are the odds?!

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

Huh who

[@TheStepmonkey]

That girl has kinda like a cold hispter voice, so beautiful

[@ioio-ql8qk]

0:39 need 1 hour version

[@pinkstarlight7640]

it reminds me of a movie I saw I think the song was in the trailer

[@elaustraliano]

+Rawya Mohammed "After the Ball"

[@shootforthemoon217]

is your profile picture ravi from vixx?

[@elm6606]

The First time I Heard This Was in Annedroids

[@shakugan73]

:) Know how ya feel!

[@user-xx7um7dm6w]

0:40 0:40 0:40

[@quantiplex]

Bass OP.

[@gostling]

I thought this was the Postal Service when this came out who I liked but assumed The Stars sounded like Broken Social Scene so I didn't like them at the time. Too bad cuz I actually liked this song haha. Postal Service did not play it at their 2013 reunion sooo that was a tip off.

[@yogidevendrabiriyani1777]

Huh

[@gostling]

@@yogidevendrabiriyani1777 yup

[@vaniachristianty8755]

at first i think this is New Order -.-

[@pedropedroso9643]

totally!

[@birdgirl81]

I hear some Bernard Sumner in there... ;)

[@YoungJeaKathika]

that really won't even scratch the bastard

[@fs5775]

Guilty pleasure...I'm supposed to be harder than this, shhh don't tell

[@juanitad]

Who came from the show Annedroids

[@Tonightweareyoung212]

haley williams sent me here. :)

[@GetOnWithItGaming]

The lady sounds like Kate Bush