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Holding back the years 
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Thinking of the fear I've had so long 
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When somebody hears 
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Listen to the fear that's gone 
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Strangled by the wishes of Pater 
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Hoping for the arms of Mater 
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Get to meet her sooner or later 
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I'll keep holding on 
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I'll keep holding on 
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Holding back the years 
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Chance for me escape from all I've know 

{O RESTO DA MUSICA SEGUE COM A MESMA SEQUENCIA DE NOTAS ATE  O FIM} 

Holding back the tears 
Cause nothing here has grown 
I've wasted all my tears 
Wasted all those years 
And nothing had the chance to be good 
Nothing ever could 
I'll keep holding on 
I'll keep holding on 
I'll keep holding on 
I'll keep holding on 
That's all I have today 
That's all I have to say