Steppenwolf - Hold On (Never Give Up, Never Give In) Lyrics






If the heart is a lonely hunter
Then the mind is a loaded gun
Sometimes it begins to wonder
If the love you seek is on the run
All day you've been thinkin' 'bout the coming night
It's the only time you really fear
It holds no tenderness
For you're alone in this wilderness

Hold on, never give up, never give in
Stay young and believe in your chance to win
Hold on, never give up, never give in
Stay young and don't ever betray your dreams

A rough night in the daily jungle
And it's tough times on the nightly news
Somehow you ignore the rumble
Of the heart that's shakin' in your shoes
"Someday", you just keep on sayin'
"Someday, I will find a way to live my dream"
But there's no guarantee
Still, you got hope and your fantasy

Hold on, never give up, never give in
Stay young and believe in your chance to win
Hold on, never give up, never give in
Stay young and don't ever betray your dreams

Keep on dreaming, keep on scheming
Stay fast and young, your time will come
Keep on hoping, keep on coping
Stay fast and young, your time will come
Keep on believing, keep on achieving
Stay fast and young, your time will come





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  1. P.... ....

    Back when music had substance..had a message...could help you through tough times.......brilliant...Jim Valvano said never give up....think of this song every time I see him on eSPN...thx for this song Mr Kay

  2. L.... S....

    This song should've been a hit, I could hear it in a movie soundtrack. Great song!

    L.... S....

    Damn right

  3. L.... C....

    Just offered this to a friend who was feeling down and out. Hope he hears it clear enough!

  4. P.... G....

    I encourage young people to listen to the Steppenwolf catalog. For some reason Sirius XM only plays their chart hits. Listen to power play, move over, renegade, and monster. Steppenwolf is one of the great bands of this generation.

    P.... G....

    Phil Gasson Listen and you will win

  5. L.... C....

    Came back to hear this again and get a lit boost in my determination to keep fighting for what I believe is true and right. I played this for my students in Civics class and promised them I would never surrender.

    L.... C....

    @Larry Conley .. You are obviously a good guy, LC .. and it sounds as though you have some great kids in your class ..Turn it up!

    L.... C....

    @SouthCarolinaPicker Thanks, as are you. I was indeed fortunate and honored to have many superb young people in my Civics class. If I have much hope other than through force of habit it is because of them.

  6. L.... C....

    Super song! Everyone needs this advice from time to time, but it is especially valuable for young people.

    L.... C....

    .. I'm in 100% agreement .. This is a terrific song with a great message

  7. G.... L....

    Brilliant!  This song came out on the "Rock & Roll Rebels" CD in 1987 and I heard this song just when I needed to hear it. Still one of my Steppenwolf faves.

    G.... L....

    .. I read where JohnKay said the "Rock & Roll Rebels" LP was intended to be a spec demo for the record label, but it was released anyway! Which is why they "up-dated/remixed/remastered" most of it for the "Feed The Fire" release.. and you are so right .. this is a terrific track .. and (f memory serves) was the last charting single for these guys

  8. j.... R....

    3440 views and only 17 likes wow so sad
    AMAZING MUSIC

  9. m.... ....

    John Kay! Thanks for the memories. Great tune.