If I had to move away, if I had to pack a box today
There are some things I'd have to let go before I headed down the interstate.
My favorite dress that doesn't fit anymore, and all the papers in my old desk drawer
Bad habits and old grudges, I'd take them all to the second hand store.
But there's a list of things I'd have to take with me
No matter how long this winding road turns out to be
I'm holding on to the valentines
And letters I've read a thousand times that say
"We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my own backyard
I hope that I can fit it all in my car
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on
You can't keep a harvest moon, it fades away all too soon
And even the trees let go of their leaves much quicker than you'd ever choose
So many people say goodbye, I see those teardrops in their eyes
And I start to wonder how I'd live without love
And I'm glad I never have to try
'Cause hardly anything lasts forever anymore
But there will always be a few things that I'm gonna keep fighting for
I'm holding on to my father's love
And my mother's faith in God above
She says "We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my true love's hand
And I know that he will always understand
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on
Shooting stars and red balloons
Ice cream cones and breezy Junes
I love them all, I hold them dear
But they so quickly disappear
These are the things I'll keep with me
No matter where my life will lead me
A loving word, a gentle kiss
I need nothing more than this
I'm holding on to the valentines
And letters I've read a thousand times that say
"We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my own backyard
I hope that I can fit it all in my car
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on
I'm holding on to my father's love
And my mother's faith in God above
She says "We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my true love's hand
And I know that he will always understand
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on