Song Description

This song is a mother's voice -- the kind you still hear long after you've grown. "Hold On Tight" is a reminder that strength doesn't always roar... sometimes, it's soft. Sometimes, it's just knowing when to say "I'm sorry," or how to keep going when the world feels too loud. It's a song for every child who ever asked why... And for every parent who answered, as best they could, with love and hope. These are lessons you don't always understand in the moment. But you carry them anyway.

Lyrics

"Hold On Tight"
By Yves Stilmant © 2025
Verse 1A
You scraped your knee, came runnin' in
I kissed your cut and hid my grin
You asked me why the sky goes dark
I said, "It's where the dreams all start"
Verse 1B
You tried to tie your worn-out shoes
Got tangled up, then kicked them loose
I sat you down and told you slow,
"Some things take time -- you'll learn and grow"
Pre-Chorus
The world won't wait, it pulls and bends
But real strength starts where small things end
Chorus
Hold on tight when the winds blow hard
Lead with love and protect your heart
Say you're sorry when you mess up
And don't confuse being kind with "tough"
Love won't always feel like it should
But broken hearts can still do good
You'll get it more the more you grow
That's just what your mama knows
Verse 2A
You closed your door, turned up your songs
Tried to act brave, but I knew all along
You said the world feels cold and loud
I said, "You're strong -- just don't get proud"
Verse 2B
You lost your way, you lost your girl
You asked me, "Mom, what's wrong with the world?"
I said, "It hurts, but take it slow
Some things you learn the hard way, though"
Pre-Chorus
You won't believe it right away
But life will teach you what I say
Chorus
Hold on tight when the winds blow hard
Lead with love and protect your heart
Say you're sorry when you mess up
And don't confuse being kind with "tough"
Love won't always feel like it should
But broken hearts can still do good
You'll get it more the more you grow
That's just what your mama knows
Bridge
I won't be there for every mile
But hear my voice once in a while
Final Chorus (soft to full)
Hold on tight when the winds blow hard
Lead with love and protect your heart
Say you're sorry when you mess up
And don't confuse being kind with "tough"
Love won't always feel like it should
But broken hearts can still do good
You'll get it more the more you grow
That's just what your mama knows