Holding Onto Heaven

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About Holding Onto Heaven

"Holding onto Heaven" is a song by English singer and songwriter Foxes from her debut studio album Glorious (2014). The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2014 as the album's third single. The single was free song of the week on iTunes in Christmas 2013.


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Starless sky
We've got so good at pretending
There's a side, a side to you, that isn't running
But I don't know where it is that you've been hiding
But I need you tonight
But I need you tonight

'Cause' I'm holding onto heaven
Lights fade but I won't let them
Oh I'm holding onto heaven
When I breathe and it's only you

All these years
I've been chasing down the answers
I was here, always tracing out your shadows
But I need you tonight

'Cause' I'm holding onto heaven
Lights fade but I won't let them
Oh I'm holding onto heaven
When I breathe and it's only you

I can't take it
'Cause you think nobody sees what you're doing to me
I'm telling you guilt is in your eyes
I hate what you've done, what you've made me become
No sleep, face the night

Oh I'm holding on
Lights fade but I won't let them
'Cause' I'm holding onto heaven
When I breathe and it's only you

'Cause' I'm holding, 'cause' I'm holding
'Cause' I'm holding onto heaven ('Cause' I'm holding onto heaven)
'Cause' I'm holding, 'cause' I'm holding
Lights fade but I won't let them
'Cause' I'm holding onto heaven
'Cause' I'm holding, holding onto heaven

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Written by: Edward Jonathan Harris, Louisa Rose Allen, Tobias Gad

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Holding Onto Heaven" by Foxes was released on 7 April 2014 as the third single from her debut studio album, "Glorious".
Genre Classification
The song falls into the category of Synth-pop and Indie pop – genres characterized by a synthetic and catchy beat, often paired with thoughtful or introspective lyrics.
Chart Performance
Although it may not have reached #1 on any major music charts, it did peak at #14 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a modest success for Foxes.
Song Length
The running time for "Holding Onto Heaven" is approximately three minutes and 31 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by Foxes (whose real name is Louisa Rose Allen), Toby Gad, and Rick Nowels. All three are renowned songwriters, with Nowels in particular credited with writing hits for artists like Lana Del Rey and Dido.
Live Performances
Foxes performed "Holding Onto Heaven" live on various platforms, including the final of the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice on ITV in March 2014 and at the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize Concert.
Music Video
The song's music video, released in April 2014, portrays Foxes singing against an array of visually appealing backdrops, including vibrant lights and what appears to be a starry sky.
Recognitions
"Holding Onto Heaven" was nominated for World's Best Song and World's Best Video at the 2014 World Music Awards.
Cover Song
The song was covered by The Piano Guys and their version of "Holding onto Heaven" was used in their album "Wonders".
Popularity
Despite its modest commercial success, "Holding Onto Heaven" has remained a staple in Foxes' live performances and is often hailed by fans as a standout track from "Glorious".
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Holding Onto Heaven" primarily revolve around the theme of love and longing. The juxtaposition of 'heaven' and 'holding on' suggests that true love is worth clinging to, even in trials and tribulations.

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