i’m 23 years young and fighting a very aggressive cancer, and this song has filled me with the fight i needed to conquer my battle, thank you Alabama shakes EDIT: thank you all for countless support. i never thought in a million years i’d be where i am now. i am doing better baby steps at a time. thank you to those who reached out to me and those who left words of encouragement. i held on and here i am ❤️

My wife said if she passed before me she wanted this played at her funeral... and I did. Surprised alot of blue hairs. God bless y'all. I'm going to hold on

This song should have 1 billion views, so underrated.

When you look like a guidance counselor but sing like a legend

You know a band is good when they use the live version as their music video!

Her voice is unreal. Aboslutely freaking fantastic.

Im a stage hand. Seen alot of bands, heard ALOT of music live. Ohana festival 2022 Brittany and her band came and played mid afternoon main stage. Until then i hadnt heard of her. Myself and 4 of my other stage hands who were on break enjoyed her set from the eagles nest backstage. I couldn't move, i couldn't speak. Literally took my soul for a ride unlike it had ever been on before. They played this song about halfway through their set and this one brought me to my knees! FOREVER A BRITTANY AND ALAMABA SHAKES FAN!!!

My late son introduced me to so much good music including Alabama Shakes and this song. I can’t tell you how many times I asked him after he died why he just couldn’t hold on one more day, one more night, one more minute. I love this song and think about him every time I hear it.

2021 here, I still get goose bumps everytime I hear this song!!

I'm 77, so why do I think this is worthwhile? Because it is brilliant.

How in the world did I only just hear this song in 2023?! Simple, brilliant. Those vocals are killing me.

Why am I 11 years late to the party...WTF.....I DONT WANNA WAIT

It's been 30 days since I was told I have cancer. It's taken this long to get a second opinion and my port in. In two days I start dose dense chemotherapy. I will be honored to listen to this song during the next six or seven months of my treatments. I thank Alabama Shakes for sending me this message. P.S. It doesn't hurt that I'm an Alabama girl! P.P.S. Here's my update. I've held on! Still around, had a recurrence, post traumatic GROWTH (how bout that!?!?). On immunotherapy and doing well. Love to all of you who sent me love and prayers and good vibes. I had no idea so many of you reached out until today, my 3 year anniversary). Wish I could reply individually to you. Make your day great! Julie Kay from Alabama

THE best concert I have ever been to was the Alabama Shakes, March 14, 2015 at the Chicago Theatre. Walked up to the window after enjoying St. Patrick's Day weekend, and found 2 tickets, 10 rows back, for $30 each! Regardless of the price, or amazing situation, the show was over-the-moon! One of the best memories of my life!

I fell in love with this song when I was just coming back to life after many years in addiction. I held on and never looked back. What an awesome song ❤

That soul. Those pipes. 100% feeling. This is music. Guitars, drums, and bass are dope as well. Damn good band.

This song got me through 3 back surgeries and then detoxing in 2020 after 8 years of addiction to opiates. Much appreciated my friends

Dame this girl has got soul in her soul. Best female artist I've heard since Joplin

I'm 44andisurvied brain cancer 22 years ago and still cancer free after 22yearsi still hold on

This song NEVER gets old! 🙌🏼 An anthem of survival.

I am 73 and have always loved cutting-edge music....this takes me back to the fabulous '60s and '70s. If you love music the way I do, you are never too old to be in the fabulous musical moment of NOW.

her voice sounds like someone melted down pure gold and found a way to make a melody out of it

it's criminal that Alabama Shakes is not playing constantly on the radio but taylor and beyonce is.

I am over 70yo. I am proud to say that when I heard this band back then I was so impressed I bought an outdated CD format recording just to get access to the sound on my old system.

She is absolutely incredible, soul touching. What a woman.

First time I heard of this group was on SNL. Nothing flashy until they start to play and sing. I was blown away. It was like a throwback to the 60s and 70s where real talent and voice was what mattered. So impressed by this group

My husband reached 69 .He played this song for a whole year before he passed away.I love You Alabama Shakes

I must have been living under a rock to have let this one slide under my radar. Absolutely love this!

My Mama speaks to me through this song...... She introduced me to you, and since her death this song keeps coming into my life... I'm holding on!!! Come on Karly, you got to get back up.. Holding on!! ❤️❤️❤️💯💯💪🏼

I get so tired of people saying there's no good music anymore this is fantastic and there's lots of great music out there if you know where to look for it

Hey thanks for inspiring me. I'm 58, and every day I somehow live in this place, where I gotta hold on... and damn, I feel like the whole world looks at me funny, I just gotta hold on. Fighting many forms of character defects, addictions, and other issues designed to kill my spirit... the song lets me know what I gotta do. These comments listed here let me know I'm not alone. And what I gotta hold on to, that's the interesting part. I gotta hold on to something not so easily touched, not so easily seen. Sometimes it's hope, sometimes it's God, sometimes trust, and often times I don't know what, but the energy of it is captured in this song. C'mon Brittney... you gotta hold on, and if I can see you doin' it, holding on, I believe I can too. THANKS

My mom jammed this song every morning since it came out!😢. I close my eyes and see her dancing at the kitchen counter planning her day or cooking breakfast. R.I.P. Mom. I'm still holding on🩵🤍

Anyone else listening to this song in 2020? Gretttings from Mexico and let's spread love. ✌️❤️

It's so amazing seeing her transformation thus far. She went from this, a shy woman with a great voice and soul, to a beast who isn't afraid to belt her amazing voice out. Go Brittany!

My dad died feb of this year and. It has been the longest time of my life i lost my best friend. My person that helped me thru life. Miss that man more then anything. He held on more then most. I wish i was as strong.

Threw on a KZfaq mix and found this! I’m 22 in two weeks. I’ve struggled with severe depression and anxiety since I was 13. My dad died when I was 16. This hits home ❤

5,200 dislikes that's a lot of extremely jealous people this lady has a voice that don't quit

Brittany Howard has spoken. I love her voice, it is 1 of a kind

I am 68 and learn from my son about new bands ! This lady's voice is pure gold and soul !

The most beautiful people on the planet are the honest ones, and she delivered that song as beautifully honest as could be done!

This song brings tears to my eyes every time..whether it be happy tears or sad tears. I've battled addiction for years and am finally clean and getting myself back up and holding on.. Plus my name is Brittany and my dad calls me baby girl...what a small, beautiful world we live in

As someone named Brittany who was in and out of foster care as a kid with super abusive parents. This song meant everything to me growing up. Thank you.

Wow. This is the first time I've ever heard of this band and this song and I am at a loss for words. Absolutely incredible.

When I was was struggling in my addiction I'd listen to this song..... Now with 2 years clean, it means so much more!

It doesn't matter how many times ive heard this song over the years. It instantly gives me chills & makes me want to cry because Brittany Howard has always been beyond her years. She is unreal.

I literally thought this was an older middle age guy singing. Till I saw this video. Like 5 yrs later. Wow. She rocks.

I *just now* discovered this song from watching DOG w/ Channing Tatum. This song started playing. OH. MY. SOUL!!! GORGEOUS ❤️ I'm on a mad hunt to listen to all songs now ❤️

I heard this song when I was like 13 for the first time and it caught me off guard. The older I get the more I fall in love with this song. So powerful and so much soul.

I am just speechless.....this gives me hope that REAL music and Musicians are not gone.

Kick ass band. The vocals are mesmerizing. The band is tight. They are a throwback to the days when music punched you right in the gut and made you listen!

Oh my God this woman blows me away I love her what a powerful voice

Thanks Brittany & Bama Shakes. Good lesson in self love and faith in the process of life as it unfolds.Y'all rock!

This is the kind of music that I love. It's REAL people in a room together making real music from the soul. Not a bunch of computers doing all the "music". We need more if this.

What a voice!

This one always seems to show up at the right time. What a powerful song.

Sometimes all you can do is hold on. This journey will knock you down but gotta have faith and get back up. Great song.

You know how sometimes things are punk even though they aren't punk? Because this is that.

O.M.G...real musicians performing real music! This is what makes me go out and spend money to actually own the CD.

Been struggling with depression and a friend that is trying to help me back to the light sent this to me. Oof, the feels on this one!

My families home burnt down Nov 26th and we lost everything but each other. I start and end every day with this song and a prayer. Brittney Howard, girl, believe me when I say the good Lord, my family and this song, these words, are getting me through some stuff. There's definitely someone up above and we're all holding on❤️

i know these guys dont need ANY validation for this amazing album but i really hope they get that grammy.

nobody, Nobody, can match the soul and emotion in brittany howards voice. fight me on this

Wow!!! Where have I been? This is my first encounter with this band. That woman wails!!! Awesome!!

This song appeared in my queue shortly I lost my mother to alzhaimers then my older brother passed shortly after at 49. This song is so powerful and no coincidence that it appears to the ones who need to hear and heal . Thank you for your gift of music and music's magical ability to heal and inspire . I listen to this every time I consider giving up. I don't give up and will continue to strive . Music heals all.

She is such a badass... I love her voice

her voice is so powerful I love this song

Music is one of the main reasons why I get up in the morning. It’s magic in the air. This song is love. Bless me, bless all of you ❤

Seeing this woman sing live was all I've ever needed as far as music is concerned. I fainted. And i am not ashamed to say it. I legit fainted. Homegirl literally gave me the vapors....❤ Bless her beautiful heart.

Honestly, the more I listen to this, the more convinced I am that the guitar riff playing during the chorus is my favorite riff of all time. It’s so goddamn beautiful and soulful.

2019 anyone else still getting chills

This song is incredible and has been a beacon of light in some of the darkest times of my life.

Feeling the Hold On Feeling. Can’t get enough. Can’t express the feeling but man you just got to hold on!!!❤❤

I'm here, just trying to get thru 2020. Shits crazy.

Bless my heart Bless my soul Didn't think I'd make it to 22 years old There must be someone up above sayin' Come on, Brittany You got to come on up You got to hold on Yeah, you got to hold on So, bless my heart and bless yours too I don't know where I'm gonna go I don't know what I'm gonna do Well, must be somebody up above sayin' Come on, Brittany You got to get back up You got to hold on Yeah, you got to hold on Yeah, you got to wait Yeah, you got to wait But, I don't wanna wait No, I don't wanna wait So, bless my heart Bless my mind I got so much I wanna do, I ain't got much time So, must be somebody up above sayin' Come on, baby girl You got to get back up You got to hold on Yeah, you got to hold on Yeah, you got to wait I don't wanna wait Well, I don't wanna wait No, I don't wanna wait You got to hold on

This song and my family got me through 108 days in hospital some the darkest I have ever known...still listening to it now and for ever!

This stopped me in my tracks. Real music, real lyrics. Outstanding

Well that woman got voice....dayum.

I had a bad day. 15 people at my moms nursing home have died. Because of covid 19 My mom is okay. I’m so worried about the staff tho. It’s so much to carry. Im playing this song for them. The people taking care of my mom

This song (Brittany Howard’s amazing talent) has held, cradled, supported, pushed, and lifted me through some of the hardest times of my life.

I'm almost 70 now, and a fan of the 70's music ... no pun intended. This is my kind of music. I heard this song, or parts of it in the movie "Dog" tonight. Just wow, what a voice, melody, guitar playing and song!!! I'd never heard of Brittany Howard or the Alabama Shakes. (guess I need to keep up more lol) But, I'm a big fan of both now, and look forward to listening to more of their music.

No matter how many times I listen this, I just “got to hold on.” Life is good. 🤗

This is the best thing I've ever heard in my entire life

Today is the first time I have heard this song and it my daddy’s anniversary of being gone. I needed it.

I’m already 26, it’s been 4 years since my diagnosis. You just really got to HOLD ON. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

She reminds me of Etta James. Bless her heart and soul. Let's all hold on.

I remember being in Tennessee about to head back to Florida in the morning unable to sleep and seeing this song performed live! I was coming back to town for my grandmothers memorial service and I had been talking to a girl and we ended up getting together when I got back. It reminded me that there was good even in the bad times, of course we didn't last and eventually I had new good times to get me through that darkness.

DAAAAAAMN!!! Never heard this band til tonight at work; asked shift lead who was playing and came right home and looked y'all up.....think this is my new favorite band!

She's got one of the best voices of this century!

female fronted Creedence Clearwater Revival with a modern southern rock edge. I fucking love it.

I absolutely love her voice. It's like pure honey!Her music moves me no matter what kind of mood I am in. This song motivates me so so much. I am battling several health issues right now. The medicine I need for 21 days cost 3,000.00 and insurance turned me down. So now I have to become a warrior❤ I just gotta ( HOLD ON )

The first time i heard this song it hit hard i was dealing with my Mama's suicide it has been Jan.30 will be 7 yrs. Thank ya for this song it gives strength to people who are going through emotional stuff ❤️✌️

I just randomly found this gem. Love this song! The singer has an amazing voice. I can't stop listening to this.... Yeeeeah!!!

Some of the best music out right now. LOVE how she belts it out from her soul. Like Janis did

This song will forever hold a special place in my heart. It saved my life

This song I just can't stop playing on repeat. Amazingly talented. Heard it on movie The Dog. And searched. Now looking up some of there different songs. Simply awesome. Thank you.

I wish I could give this another thumbs up every time I listen to it.

Dear Alabama Shakes,I am participating in the Out of the Darkness Walks this morning in Maryland, in my brother's memory, Joey Blanton-Harris, who died by suicide. He was a phenomenal musician and human being. I have been an emotional mess all night, and needed a song to warm my heart and get me going. I simply googled "hold on", as it was the theme I felt the walk represents. Your song was on the list, and was the first one I clicked on. Was I glad I found it! Thank you! I am ready for my mission today. YOU ROCK! God bless you real good. ~Carol Borrelli

I heard this on Rage TV at about 6-7 am at the end of a huge night of partying, you know when you're feeling all the effects at once and you're emotionally fragile like you can't believe... I could tell by the drums and the intro that it was going to be something special, but I wasn't prepared for how utterly spellbound I was by the raw emotion of her voice and the quality of the musicians in the band. It was one of the few songs ever that genuinely blew my mind the first time I heard it. It left me speechless with my jaw on the floor. AMAZING.

Here we go!!!🔥♥️

I read the bass player started this band in high school. "We're going to need a lead singer... Oh I know, we'll ask Brittany" This has got to be one of the luckiest moments in the history of after school bands.