Barely Holdin' On

written by Joe Cerisano

running time - 4:36

©1985 Jenessa Music

Growin' up, you were taught to believe

That everyone was created equal in the master plan...

The world's a place, of heroes an' villains

Better watch out, or you'll end up killin' what you don't... understand..

Oh all your life you ain' never had nothin', ta call your own..

An' the dreams you hold so close, are bein' raped an' torn

And yer barely holdin'... on...

Yer barely holdin'... on...

Oh I'm sick an' tired of waitin' for tomorrow

Promisin' me the world.. that I' been hopin' for..

Oh I wanna live, an' I wanna feel

The things in my life, that I' been searchin', for.. so long....

Holdin' on with all your might, ridin' the storm...

Drownin' in your sorrow, only locks the door

And yer barely holdin'... on...

Yer barely holdin'... on...

And yer barely

Lost yer job, lost yer money, you're losin' yourself

There's no.. turnin' back yer up against the wall..

Oh day by day, yer gettin' older

You can feel your blood, runnin' colder, through your... veins

Make up your mind, stop runnin' away..

Cuz if you keep this up, you're gonna end up in your grave

An' yer barely, holdin' on...

Yer barely holdin'... on...

And yer barely holdin'... on...

And yer barely holdin'.. on...

And yer barely, and yer barely, holdin' on....

The world's a place, o' heroes an' villains

Ya better watch out