Tom MacDonald - Hang On Lyrics






They say keep hangin' on (keep hangin' on)
And, to hold on, too (to hold on, too)
I used to be strong (used to be strong)
After all that I've gone through (all that I've gone through)
I don't feel like myself (I don't feel like myself)
I think I need help
The people I talk to (people I talk to)
Say keep hangin' on (keep hangin' on)
I don't know if I want to (I don't know if I want to)

I thought it would be better when I'm older
Celebrating birthdays with the devil on my shoulder
We liked to drink together but the minute I got sober
You started saying things that I've had trouble getting over
Now I'm just alone and I'm tired
I got 20 feet of rope, but I got nowhere to tie it
To climb out of this hole or pull myself any higher
'Cause I'm exhausted and my bones are heavy, coated with iron
Forged in a fire and molded with pliers
I know that I'm supposed to be the one who's giving hope, I'm a liar
I tried to jump the motor and exposed all the wires
But all it did was make a spark, it didn't power the tires
It's like I'm standing on the edge and I'm scared
I wonder if I slip 'n fall would anyone care
I did my best to fix it but it can't be repaired
And it ain't fair

They say keep hangin' on (keep hangin' on)
And, to hold on, too (to hold on, too)
I used to be strong (used to be strong)
After all that I've gone through (all that I've gone through)
I don't feel like myself (I don't feel like myself)
I think I need help
The people I talk to (people I talk to)
Say keep hangin' on (keep hangin' on)
I don't know if I want to (I don't know if I want to)

I feel like I've been livin' on the dark side
I know it's hard to tell but I've been goin' through a hard time
Fighting in a blindfold with my ankles and my arms tied
I'm runnin' out of places where the bruises and the scars hide
Honestly I'm angry and exhausted
I'm appalled at what the therapy and medicine have cost
And I'm so tortured by the feelings that they told me they could cure
I'm running out of options, that's for sure
I don't want the sympathy or sorries, I'm not in it for the glory
Being popular is boring, I just want to tell my story
All that sappy shit is corny, I'ma make it till I'm 40
With the way that I've been feeling I might go before the morning
And when I leave I will not reappear
No encore, even if you stay to scream and cheer
I just hope I help you see it clear
'Cause now we're here

They say keep hangin' on (keep hangin' on)
And, to hold on, too (to hold on, too)
I used to be strong (used to be strong)
After all that I've gone through (all that I've gone through)
I don't feel like myself (I don't feel like myself)
I think I need help
The people I talk to (people I talk to)
Say keep hangin' on (keep hangin' on)
I don't know if I want to (I don't know if I want to)





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  1. S.... S....

    Wow.
    That was deep!
    I don't want to either!
    Good luck to all those struggling with daily demons.

  2. J.... M....

    I just lost my best mate in an accident I just lost my cousin in car accident last week I'm beating a drug addiction and I thankyou for giving me hope

  3. b.... G....

    Your amazing. Your real and genuine and that's few and far between these days. Keep it up. Stay focused N just keep doin you. Your inspiring N the world needs a reality check.so thanks for being you. 100%!

  4. J.... D....

    Thats got to be a fuck up way to die just hanging there waiting for death ..good song,stay up like wallpaper..

  5. T.... N....

    I wonder if anyone has written their last words in these comments cause their life experiences were beyond coming back from.

  6. V.... m....

    I know i need help from people i talk to but thats the thing dont talk to anyone so will i ever get the help. All ive ever known is fake people so i tend not to let people in.

  7. E.... B....

    I love all of your music but this hits different. My husband committed suicide 3 years ago. I woke up to him laying next to me dead...he was only 30 yrs old and we had 10 years and 3 kids together....this song weighs heavy on my heart because I feel it so deeply.

  8. b.... l....

    Fuck everybody else. We live our lives in a way to please ourselves not everyone else's wants. If we did that we would be wasting our lives that we have been given which is not long.

  9. M.... S....

    I love this tom. Just discovered you this year and let me tell you are my favorite artist right now. You kill it man. I go back and watch old videos all the time. Thanks for killing man

  10. C.... C....

    This dude is straight fire

  11. j.... m....

    I know its hard to tell but I've been going thru a hard time. This song hits hard I'm trying. Never imagined life taking this route. Take care of your bodies you only get one.

  12. A.... B....

    I have try take my life at 18.. not since then. But deppression,suicide is deep sxtt deal with.

  13. Y.... M....

    Dope af

  14. H.... J....

    This hurts in all the right places deep in my head. I don't know what else there is to say.

  15. B.... S....

    im from Philippines bruh and i like all of your content it was lit 👌🔥

  16. C.... ....

    How haven't i heard this yet. Youtube is trying to hide Toms music from me...

  17. J.... ....

    God loves you Tom.

  18. S.... ....

    Im 29 weeks pregnant and i cant afford to get help. Ive reached out to family and they day its just hormones... my husband works 60 hours a week and hes getting frustrated. So i dont want to hurt my baby so its the only thing that is keeping me from ending it.

  19. J.... ....

    ah.. that's the breakdown he was talking about in "Sober"

  20. u.... c....

    I'd care.. you've fixed more than you broke bro.

  21. A.... M....

    Staring out the window.... I know my days are numbered. As the racing thoughts flood through my head.....all my thoughts are always dread. Although right now I'm okay.... my life will get darker as the light begins to fade. Comfort in life I do not have...
    I'm tired of waking and going to bed sad....every ounce of happiness I try to feel....but it's never enough I never do heal ....My thoughts consume me... how do I set them free.... I try to catch my breath I can not breathe. I'm running out of time the clocks ticking fast I'm not sure about this life how long will i last. So unsure of what to do....the darkness is coming what shall I do. my eyes grow so tired as i lie here awake....the darkness is coming to take me away. I awake in the morning to see another day....I hope no one knows my smiles are fake.

  22. R.... C....

    this song has helped me with some of my issues, i love Toms music, first time that i actually found a decent artist who speaks the truth about certian issues that other people put on the back burner.

  23. J.... R....

    As someone with a messed up mind I pray dear Lord bless every person who listens to this amazing song and give them the strength to fight there battles.

  24. D.... L....

    Fuck off plane

  25. D.... L....

    Sorry nathan

  26. T.... M....

    g ez's cousin

  27. C.... S....

    My brother hung himself and goin threw a very rough time myself everyday I wake up is a blessing trying not to give up

  28. a.... F....

    "I got 20 ft of rope, but nowhere to tie it". From the wise NoLife Shaq himself...Dats tuff!

  29. M.... B....

    When i was 25 my dad killed him self and I was fucking angry at him, how could he be such a coward.
    After 6 years i finally forgave him and the older i get, the more i understand him. 😞

  30. q.... b....

    Omg relates to me. People who have never suffered mental illnesses or tried to kill themselves will never understand. All they can do is say get over it. How the hell can you just get over when you are battlimg voices in ur head on a daily basis

  31. t.... t....

    People all over the world share the same traits

    Saturday, April 30th, 2011 @ 20:45

    I rejoice tonight, My beloved daughter, because of the way in which you obey Me. Your obedience in attending daily Mass and

    receiving the Most Holy Eucharist is pleasing to Me. You are becoming stronger now in mind and spirit to respond quickly to My

    Most Holy Will. You still have much work to do to prepare your soul, My daughter, towards the perfection that is required of you.

    Never fear because I Am guiding you every step of the way.

    My daughter, how I love sinners, how I yearn for their allegiance to Me. I look and I see people with friends and family, happy, with

    laughter in the home, and I Am filled with joy because My Spirit is present there. Then I look into other homes and I see disarray,

    sadness, anger and in some cases evil in the form of abuse. And I cry. Because I know that Satan is present in that home. Then I

    watch and see groups of friends working together for the good of others in their day-to-day life and I Am pleased. I then look at

    other groups working feverishly for the good of themselves with just one motive. That is to generate huge amounts of power and

    wealth. All their actions have one goal – to look after themselves. And this is usually at the expense of others. Then I weep

    because I know they are in darkness. And then I watch, with fascination, the intelligent, educated groups who want to convince

    the world that God, My Eternal Father, does not Exist. They rant and present sophisticated arguments as they arrogantly deny Me

    too. To then witness believers, of lukewarm faith, be sucked into this den of darkness breaks My Heart, so many, many groups

    with diverse interests, goals, aims. Very few, sadly, invest the time in communicating with God the Eternal Father.

    Faith has deserted many millions of people in the world today. The result is that many people feel confused, don’t know what

    goals to aspire to, nor look for guidance from My sacred servants.

    This whirlpool of confusion will continue unless My children call on Me to help them. Pray for all My children everywhere. Look

    around you and you will see that people all around the world are the same. They may be of different nationalities, speak in

    different tongues and have different coloured skin. They do, however, share similar traits. Some are happy, some suffer, others

    are full of love, while others are angry and violent. Most people have a sense of humour and experience this at some stage in

    their lives. So when you look at your own family and friends you will see the very same similarities.

    So if you feel the need to pray for those closest to you, then I urge you to consider your brothers and sisters in every corner of the

    world. All of you are My children. By praying the Divine Mercy for all My children everywhere, you, My followers, can save

    mankind from the darkness of Hell. The power of this prayer will guarantee that My Mercy will cover everyone around the world.

    Let Me take all of you to My Paradise. Don’t allow Me to suffer, should I have to leave any of you in the hands of Satan.

    Pray, Pray My Divine Mercy at 3:00 P.M. every single day and you can save the world.

    Your Ever-Merciful Jesus Christ

  32. K.... #....

    Your a Total inspiration Tom Macdonald! Your a True artist and Real.

  33. D.... ....

    2020 and this song will be the one I paint the wall too if you ketch my meaning I can't do this world anymore .

  34. A.... C....

    Never give up

  35. N.... S....

    This song isn't on spotify. Kinda sad I feel this song and sometimes I helps me see I'm not alone.

  36. M.... ....

    I get you. Expose it. You know the people who needs to have a voice about the lies we are feed. Your telling the truths to wake up sheep!

  37. T.... L....

    This mans definitely a prophet! He deserves millions of fans!

  38. J.... H....

    Thank you for posting this song! Honestly, just hearing that someone relates to this feeling inside...makes me feel less crazy. Your live chats on FB have carried me through some of the worst moments.

  39. D.... W....

    RIP Cody

  40. L.... H....

    Tom MacDonald has been an inspiration to me, though I started listening to him not up-to ten days

  41. D.... S....

    I dont want to keep hanging on anymore. Im done

    D.... S....

    Lord give her the strength to fight through her battles.

  42. B.... S....

    Wow man, this is a great song. I’m so happy you showed up one day in my YouTube feed. I respect the messages that you have in your songs. The videos are put together so good. Stay strong bro and be safe....

  43. C.... N....

    depression is not fun....espessially at 13...thankfuly a had my family and my friends on my sad

  44. j.... d....

    Here in 2020✌️✌️

  45. S.... D....

    2020? ugh this song is SO DAMN SAD!!💗

  46. c.... ....

    Prophetic in my life

  47. k.... b....

    i can relate

  48. K.... B....

    This song saved my life

    K.... B....

    Stay strong.

  49. M.... R....

    Was torn between my loyalty to mac lethal and how authentic this guy seems. This song cemented what I was already feeling and now I am a fan regardless.

    M.... R....

    They're both good. Be a fan of both.

  50. E.... T....

    Rigjht throw the heart I cried listening to this. Damn good

  51. C.... I....

    I just want this fucking world to end

  52. T.... ....

    This just punched me in my soul.

  53. M.... D....

    GOD HAS BLESSED LET HIM HIM YOUR STRENGTH

  54. M.... D....

    Stay strong

  55. C.... W....

    Beautiful..!! That's it..!!

  56. A.... S....

    Amen my friend I don’t feel like hanging on cause I got the call at school yesterday I have to take that BS adhd medicine I got away from it for 3 years but now it’s back I’m not taking it I’m not gonna it’s balgona and worthless and the only thing it dose is mess with our brains till there’s nothing left there trying to control me with it but that’s not how it’s gonna go

  57. M.... S....

    I'm kicking a 22 year meth addiction. I found this song and it relates to my feelings. THANK YOU TOM. You keep it real.

    M.... S....

    If you did meth for 22 years and are still alive to talk about it, then you, sir, are still here for a reason! I've lost 3 friends to IV meth use that caused one to develop endocarditis, a complete blockage and a fatal heart attack, age 42, another one suffered 2 heart attacks, Hep C and a blood disease and was just taken off life support this week and was buried yesterday, age 54, and one to a fatal brain aneurysm, only 29 years old. All of them had been using meth for under 5 years. Keep fighting the good fight because the powers that be kept you here for reason. Embrace it! You're one of the lucky ones.

    M.... S....

    I have so much respect for you and what you have gone through! Sending loving vibes your way, I hope that you can continue to love yourself enough to know you are worthy of the work you are doing to create a happier, healthier life for yourself, and to find loving people to remind you of that when you start to forget!

    M.... S....

    Same thank I need rehab

    M.... S....

    @lulabell 79 thank you!

    M.... S....

    @Blenda thank you!!

  58. T.... H....

    Ive been tired for years. Ive dried all my tears. Retired all my fears. Anymore all i hear is grinding gears..
    I dont know where to go..
    Any which way ive chose has been a dead end road..
    And im all out of hope.

  59. T.... ....

    DUUUDE. this hit me like Lecrea's "Cry For You".

  60. N.... M....

    I just found this after telling someone how I am feeling. You said everything I have been trying to say. It hurts.

  61. J.... S....

    Nice "Black Flag" hoodie. Listened to them when I was a teenager.

  62. W.... P....

    "we used to like to drink together but the minute I got sober he started saying things I have trouble getting over" fuuuuuuuuuck man .. I got about 2 months clean again ... Been fighting this shit 26 years ... At 40 years old I was ready to cash out ... Staring at a bottle of pills fighting myself on wether I should just eat them and b done with this bullshit life... I got 2 awesome kids .. that I convinced myself would be better off without me... It's unreal how dark those voices can get ... Your music helps .. honest to God It helps.. thank you

    W.... P....

    It's rough but so worth it I've got 6 months and I struggle some days. You've got this 💪 You are an amazing human for busting your butt to be better & do better

    W.... P....

    let me tell you dont do it you can fight it one of my best friends just killed her self on the 23rd at it hurts dont put anyone through that pain just keep going you got this just stay strong brother

    W.... P....

    Yessss 💜🙏💜

  63. R.... W....

    Tom! I've been on your team for over a year and this is the song that scratched the spot. If you by chance actually read this just know I've been spreading your name the whole time. Congratulations on your new found success

  64. C.... R....

    I've spent my days in the dark. my head in the clouds. my thoughts on my mom. my time in my work. my love for my son and girl, but there's something very wrong. I'm not one with myself. my heart beats fast, but I feel like it's froze. there's something missing. I don't know what it is, maybe the love. I'm feeling lonely again. thoughts in my head have really got me again. damn. but where did this begin.. maybe when you first fought fears. tears in your eyes, fuck. Just look at your peers. You really think there happy. feeling comfortable in there skin. we've fucking been here before but were going through it again. damn. what the fuck did I tell you. shit happens for no fucking reason. what the fuck are you supposed to do.

  65. J.... F....

    I wish this shit was on apple music

  66. A.... w....

    Wish this song was on Apple Music, hits my heart and motivates me to keep going. So many struggle just to get up every morning, makes my problems so insignificant... thank you! That’s all I can say thank you!

  67. J.... M....

    We hear you thx.

  68. C.... ....

    Why is it not on spotify

  69. b.... o....

    Brilliant 💫

  70. J.... R....

    Tom we need you mate.

  71. T.... o....

    This is something that relates to this... hope it reaches someone who needs it...
    https://youtu.be/rMIEDwCMdJQ

  72. L.... s....

    Damn dude your lyrics hit hard

  73. J.... E....

    Thank you. This is exactly the feels i have. Love you man. Stay you. Don't give in to them. Stay with us, we need you.

  74. M.... F....

    Best thing about this is how people reach out to each other in the comments ,because if ypu changed one life you changed everbodys life and i respect tom alot,people dont like him because hes honest and hes true,hes a legend and other rappers are afraid,because hes not the same,hes not just a rapper,hes someone who wants change,hes heart is at the right place

    Respect @TomMacdonald

  75. H.... W....

    I cant find this on itunes

  76. L.... O....

    Sometimes its just in your DNA. It's harder for people like this, there is nothing you can do about it. However, the harder the fight, the stronger the champion. Keep picking yourself up.

  77. b.... ....

    I need this on amazon please.

  78. P.... M....

    Hurts but it’s true

  79. V.... G....

    I was about to give up and this was on my to watch list....thank you you helped thank you you saved my life 😔

  80. R.... G....

    I agree have been fighting with my demons and lately they are winning

  81. D.... B....

    This and I Wish are easily my favorite of your songs. I like it when your music is stripped down, honest and vulnerable. That's where you shine in my opinion.

  82. D.... S....

    "They say keep hangin' on
    There ain't shit to hold on to
    I used to be strong
    After all that I've gone through
    I don't feel like myself I think I need help
    The people I talk to
    Say keep hangin' on
    I don't know if I want to"💔

  83. A.... S....

    Iv gone thru alot and there aint no doc or pill that can help. Being a Iraq vet iv had to do this on my own with the support of my wife. After years of struggle im finely in a great place of life. Artist like you have really hrlp me in his fight. Keep it dude, love what your doing. ✌&💘

  84. P.... R....

    I have attempted suicede so many times..... I've always been the one used and payed around.... Raped by my uncle Abu bybex boyfriend's....it's a struggle fr... Love you Tom thank you for everything I've been with you since the start will ride till the end and beyond can't wait for the day I'm showing my kids what real music is....

  85. N.... O....

    @TomMacDonald is my sober hero/(better when I'm high)🙏👍

  86. s.... c....

    If you ever see this man I wish I knew you in real life I have 1 singular person in my life and to have another friend I know thinks like me would be nice

  87. E.... D....

    Dang son

  88. L.... M....

    The day I don’t listen to this when I’m low is the day I find a place for my rope.

  89. T.... O....

    Ure a genius Tom i love ya musik ✊🏿

  90. T.... C....

    Is this song really not available on iTunes ?!?!?

    T.... C....

    I really wish you would have this released...
    It would help me and countless others in their times of need

  91. c.... b....

    Keep up with these songs they hit home depression and anxiety isn't a joke and something you can't just Toss to the side I've got family that do this all the time thinking their helping when their not

  92. A.... K....

    I relate a little to some of your music but this is spot on well done man keep being real man

  93. N.... G....

    I could listen to your song ALL DAY I stop listening to most rap music by they say the same thing get money and fuck bitchs what I mean is I like rap but the rap would is pretty much the same song with different singer

  94. B.... W....

    No one can stand the truth fuck em good shit bro💯💈

  95. c.... ....

    People Don't to think cause when they do they come to conclusions that make them uncomfortable.

  96. J.... S....

    This lyrics hit hard. Chest got real tight. Thanks tom

  97. M.... P....

    Been rocking this for about a year now. Absolutely incredible song brother. We all have our demons, and hanging on is all we can do. Right?? Love from Memphis