Hold on Hope
Guided by Voices
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Every street is dark And folding out mysteriously Where lies the chance we take to be Always working Reaching out for a hand that we can't see Everybody's got a hold on hope It's the last thing that's holding me Invitation to the last dance Then it's time to leave But that's the price we pay when we deceive One another/animal mother She opens up for free Everybody's got a hold on hope It's the last thing that's holding me Look at the talkbox in mute frustration At the station There hides the cowboy His campfire flickering on the landscape That nothing grows on But time still goes on And through each life of misery Everybody's got a hold on hope It's the last thing that's holding me
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Written by: ROBERT E. JR. POLLARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Background"Hold on Hope" is a song by the American indie rock band Guided by Voices.
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Line-upThe band which performed this song included Robert Pollard, Doug Gillard, John Petkovic, Mark Shue, and Kevin March.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 2000 and is a part of the band's album titled "Do the Collapse."
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ProductionThe featured album was produced by Ric Ocasek, who is most famous for being a part of the rock band The Cars.
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Appeal"Hold on Hope" is considered one of Guided by Voices' most accessible songs, and it helped them connect with a wider audience.
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TV AppearanceThe song was featured in the popular TV show Scrubs, particularly in the episode titled "My Occurrence" which aired in 2001.
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Charts"Hold on Hope" earned the 59th spot on the UK Singles Chart, marking Guided by Voices' only UK chart entry.
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GenreAs per the genre, the song can typically be classified under alternative rock and indie rock.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by popular artists including Glen Campbell and The Flaming Lips.
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Critics' ViewThough some critics felt that the polished production took away from Guided by Voices' trademark lo-fi sound, many still praised "Hold on Hope" as being genuinely emotional and touching.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics are seen as a message of encouragement and hope.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hold on Hope" was directed by Adam Levite, who has also worked with renowned artists such as Beck and The Strokes.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label TVT Records.
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LegacyDespite being over two decades old, "Hold on Hope" continues to be one of Guided by Voices' most popular and beloved songs.
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