Lyrics
Verse 1
Fear has me surrounded
But I feel Your love pulling me close
Doubt hides me in darkness
But I know You’re here in the unknown
‘Cause I’ve been face to face with defeat
But each time You’ve brought me the victory
Chorus
So I'm holding onto hope
When everything around me
Is out of my control
Oh, I know
The One who holds my soul
Will never let me down and
Will never let me go
So I’m holding on to hope
Verse 2
Peace will be my fortress
My future is safe in Your hands
I believe Your goodness
Will find me here right where I am
‘Cause I’ve been face to face with defeat
But each time You’ve brought me the victory
Bridge
When my strength has been stolen
When I’m empty and broken in two
OOH OOH OOH OOH
When I’m thrown in the fire
I know that You’ll carry me through
Cause You always do
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Meaning & Inspiration
Holding Onto Hope is a song about trusting God when fear and doubt press in. The first verse describes being surrounded by fear and hidden in darkness, yet feeling His love pull close and knowing He is present in the unknown, with a history of facing defeat and being given victory each time. The chorus says that the singer is holding onto hope when everything is out of control, because the One who holds the soul will never let the singer down or let go.
The second verse says peace will be a fortress, the future is safe in His hands, and His goodness will find the singer right where he or she is. The bridge pictures strength stolen, emptiness and being thrown in the fire, with the assurance that He will carry the singer through, as He always does. The themes follow Hebrews 6:19 on hope as an anchor, Psalm 46:1 on God as refuge and strength, and Isaiah 43:2 on walking through fire. The steady build gives the song a resolute, comforting tone.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 6:19 Hope is a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.
- Psalm 46:1 God is a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
- Isaiah 43:2 God promises to be with His people through waters and fire.