Hello blog world. I know I have been gone for much too long. I apologize. I really have no good excuse, so..... Let's just get down to business. I heard "Hold On Loosely" the other day and thought it would be a great song to write about. It was released in 1981 and is truly a classic. Excellent tune with real kick. Awesome guitar and a fun chorus that, sadly, has been misinterpreted. Yeah, I know. "Hold on loosely, but don't let go, if you cling too tightly, you're gonna lose control..." I can hear snickers already, because we know what the lyrics have led people to believe the song is about. But, I read the history behind the tune, which was very interesting--and quite touching. It was written by two of the members of Survivor, but it didn't make the cut on their first album. So, it was given to .38 Special. The song was written as advice to young people dating. The concept came from the songwriter's early dating experience with his wife. When they were teenagers, he kind of smothered her by clinging too much. I can understand that. People need their space--both guys and girls. I can truly understand it from the woman's perspective, because, well....yeah, it's no fun to be smothered by a clingy guy! I am SURE guys feel the same way about girls who are too needy and cling to them constantly. Yes--"hold on loosely, but don't let go. Your baby needs someone to believe in, and a whole lot of space to breathe in." That is perfect. Should work like a charm, and if it doesn't, just go home alone and crank up some '80s tunes!
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