Hold On – Lyrics written by Christian G. Lovecraft ©2011 Sadists Ate Me Songwritingâ„¢ All Rights Reserved

I wrote this song a year ago in hopes of saving some lives. I wrote it in loving memory of a friend who committed suicide for being gay. This is for you, Asher Brown.

Every story I have read left me in disarray
I wonder what I could say to you to make it all go away
I know your days are getting darker and colder
But someday, I’ll regret never being able to help you as I grow older
I’m trying to get you on the telephone
Just so you know you’re not alone

Chorus:
Hold on even when you feel like falling away
Give it one more try to a lullaby that’ll save you along the way
When God doesn’t answer the door, come walk with me
Just hold on and believe with me

I seem like a thousand miles away
And I’m scared as hell for you – what if you faded away?
Is there really nothing left to say?
It ain’t right, the way the cold world treats you – but I care about you anyway
It’d hurt me like hell if you went astray

Chorus

Everybody’s been forgotten
And I used to be like you, so forsaken
Long ago, I was where you stood, trying to take my own life
And I made it out alive by working with what I had just to get by
It’s not over, you’re far too young to die
If you hear me now, turn it up on the radio and hold up your head high
Don’t give up, don’t give in
Fuck the haters and their sins
Listen to me now – take my hand
Together, we can make a stand

Chorus

Well, I’ve been where you have been
I know what it’s like to suffer within
And I’m singing on the radio, telling you to hold on
It’s time we let go of the past and move on
Drop the knife, don’t jump off the ledge
Don’t put a single bullet to your head
Just hold on
Just hold on!

Chorus

I just hope I’m not too late to save you…

(ends)