The Crabb Family - Still Holdin' On Lyrics
Lyrics
People said I'd never make it
They said I'd never see it through
But they don't know what keeps me going
I guess they never have met you
My life was in shambles
Until the day you came along
You turned my tears into laughter
Lord you gave me a brand new song
Chorus
I'm still holding on
Lord I'll never let you go
You gave me a smile
You touched my heart you touched my soul
And the bridges that's behind me
Lord I burn them to the ground
I'm still holding on
To the best thing I ever found
Voted likely not to prosper
Was left hanging 'ore my head
You'll never count for nothing
That's what most people said
I've been known to be unsettled
I never stayed around too long
But Lord you're the treasure I've been searching for
And Lord I'm still holding on
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Still Holdin' On
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 29, 2020, The Crabb Family’s song "Still Holdin' On" arrives as a powerful anthem for anyone who has walked through difficult seasons and found themselves needing to cling to something beyond their own strength. The essence of the song speaks to the unwavering resolve required when life’s storms rage, when the path forward seems obscured, and giving up feels like the easiest option. It captures the deep-seated human experience of facing adversity—whether it’s physical affliction, emotional turmoil, financial strain, or spiritual dryness—and making a conscious decision, fueled by faith, not to let go of hope or belief. This isn't a passive surrender to fate, but an active stance of perseverance, rooted in the assurance that something, or more accurately, *Someone*, is holding you even as you strive to hold on.
The brilliance of "Still Holdin' On" lies in its raw honesty about the struggle inherent in faith's journey. It doesn't sugarcoat the pain or the temptation to yield to despair. Instead, it acknowledges the weariness that comes with enduring trial, painting a picture of someone who is perhaps battered but not broken, tired but not defeated. This message resonates deeply because it mirrors the biblical narrative of believers who faced immense hardship yet remained steadfast. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 5:3-5, speaks of tribulation producing perseverance, which leads to character and ultimately hope, a hope that does not put us to shame because God’s love is poured into our hearts. Similarly, James encourages considering trials as pure joy, knowing that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness, and that steadfastness, when complete, makes you perfect and complete, lacking nothing (James 1:2-4). The song embodies this process, depicting the grinding work of endurance, yet pointing towards the fruit it bears.
Through its melody and delivery, the song elevates the theme from mere human grit to divine enablement. The decision to keep holding on isn't just an act of the will; it's a response to the unseen hand that is already upholding. This is the crucial theological core: we can hold on *because* God is holding us. Isaiah 41:10 offers immense comfort here, promising, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This divine support undergirds the human effort portrayed in the song. It’s the strength referenced in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The song beautifully articulates this partnership—the human resolve to cling intertwined with the divine power that makes that clinging possible and effective. It serves as an inspiring reminder that in moments when our grip feels weakest, God’s grip remains firm, enabling us to keep pressing forward, still holding on to the promise of His faithfulness and the hope of His deliverance or sustained presence.