"Holdin’ On" captures that quiet ache of waiting—not out of fear, but out of respect. It’s about feeling the pull to move forward with someone, while choosing to stay still just a little longer, holding space for something real to unfold.

Music, lyrics & string arrangement by: Joshua Gellman

Featuring:​

Joshua Gellman: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Anatol McGinnis: Electric Bass, Cello 1 + 2, Violin 3
Andrew Rollins: Drums
Tristan Armstrong: Electric Guitar
James Mark: Violin 1+2
Eliza Smith: Backup Vocals
Marta Garrett (Via Musiversal): Backup Vocals
Nikos Mavridis (Via Musiversal): Viola 1 + 2

​Lyrics:

I've been waiting, all of my life
Just to give away, the love I have inside
I’m waiting patiently for this moment to confide
When I see you standing there, I want you by my side

It may be too soon to be feeling so strong
And there’s a good chance that the timing is all wrong
I’m wondering if you’re gonna let me tag along
If you do I’ll find the nerve to sing to you this song

I don’t want to wait no more
I hear your footsteps beside the door
I don’t want to wait now girl
I’m gonna step into your world
Wooohh I’m gonna step into you
Wooohh you know you'll feel it too

Ohhhh but I’m holding on
Ohhhh now I’m holding on
Ohhhh but I’m holding on
Ohhhh now I’m holding on 

The room was full of people, but all I saw was you
You were the only thing that came into my view
I’m waiting patiently, you know my heart is true
When I feel the time is right, you know I will break through
 
When you walk in I’m so entranced by what I see
When I close my eyes at night, your voice invades my being
I can’t last another day knowing things aren’t what they seem
If I wake up and find out that my hope is just a dream

I don’t want to wait no more
I hear your footsteps beside the door
I don’t want to wait now girl
I’m gonna step into your world
Wooohh I’m gonna step into you
Wooohh you know you’ll feel it too

Ohhhh but I’m holding on
Ohhhh now I’m holding on
Ohhhh but I’m holding on
Ohhhh now I’m holding on

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Joshua Gellman is a multi-instrumentalist from Nanaimo, BC - Vancouver Island. He is a composer/songwriter who sings in English & Spanish, and plays heartfelt original music which encompasses a variety of genres, as well as traditional songs from several countries.

His original music aims to create an ambient setting, convey meaningful messages, and express a world perception based on a multitude of travel experience.

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