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Discover the story of the song > Holding Back the Years – Simply Red

Who sang Holding Back the Years?

Release date: 1985

Duration: 04:30

Simply Red released the song Holding Back the Years. Date of release: 1985.

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The meaning of the song 'Holding Back the Years ', based on the lyrics

What is Holding Back the Years about?

🎶 Holding Back the Years song analysis

The protagonist of the song is holding back the years and reflecting on the fear he's experienced for a long time. He wants someone to listen to the fear that he's overcome. He feels like he's wasted his tears and years because nothing ever got better, but he's determined to keep holding on tightly.

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