'Hold On You & Me' showcases Cronin's exceptional songwriting as he charts the nuances of intimacy. His introspective lyrics shine a light on the shadows we carry within ourselves and shows how those shadows are cast on those we love. It is a powerful reminder that amidst the shade and complexity, we all yearn for the illumination of understanding and connection.
Sharing his inspiration for 'Hold On You & Me', Cronin says, "The song began with curiosity about nature of relationships. I wanted to explore how multifaceted they can be through a spectrum of light and shade. We all carry our shadows, our flaws and our vulnerabilities. But for all this darkness, there is an innate desire to create light and connection. This song is a look into that spectrum and our attachment to it."
'Hold On You & Me' is a captivating introduction to Kaurna Cronin's upcoming album, Make Light. Like Cronin's previous studio albums, Make Light, promises to be a collection with great depth and authenticity. Each album in his discography has seen him grow to new heights, as a musician, as a storyteller and now as a producer. 'Hold On You & Me' showcases his unwavering commitment to making music with emotional resonance at every stage of the songwriting process.
'Hold On You & Me' and other cuts from Make Light are already mesmerising audiences, with Kaurna Cronin & Band currently on a 30-date European tour. In a live setting, Cronin is a raconteur, a captivating vocalist and a generous frontman, who shares the spotlight with his brilliant bandmates.
His upcoming album Make Light will undoubtedly radiate with songs that translate effortlessly from stage to studio and studio to stage. As audiences have come to expect, this new album will deepen the connection between the ever-evolving artist Kaurna Cronin and his ever-evolving fan base.
lyrics
2am on a golf course
Thought I'd never get bored
We've been together forever
Now I'm wondering if there's anything more
Walking into the wind
Slipped in a salt spray
Felt the shade of a Norfolk pine
The light lasted longer
Even on the dark days
Sitting in the cinema
Looking up, looking up
Thinking that'll never be us
But now
It's gotta hold on you
It's gotta hold on me
It's gotta hold on every, every, everything we used to be
In our exhaust, feels like we've tried
Yeah I'm sure we've fought harder
Weather gets better
Stuck in a rug
I'll be director of the bed
I took a knife and cut the kite string
To see how high the wind would take it
Looking up, looking up
While it was rolling in the dust
Because
It's gotta hold on you
It's gotta hold on me
It's gotta hold on every, every, everything we used to be
Can we ever go back?
Do you think that you could love me like that?
If we can never go back
Do you think that you can love me like that?
Do you think that we can ever go back?
Do you think that you can ever love me like that?
Think that you can love me like that?
Even if
It's gotta hold on you
It's gotta hold on me
It's gotta hold on every, every, every, every
Hold on you
Hold on me
It's gotta hold on every, every, every, everything
Hold on you
Hold on me
We gotta hold onto every, every, everything we used to be
credits
released August 11, 2023
Written by: Kaurna Cronin
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