Hanging On

I'm not sure if this song - "Hanging On" by Cheyenne Kimball - ever became popular here in the Philippines or other countries. Whenever I tell anyone about this song, they just give me quizzical looks and only show a mild interest when I mentioned Idol alum Jason Castro is in the music video.

It's a pity. Everyone should take note of the lyrics of this song.

The words may be simple, but it is definitely relate-able. When I was going through a rough patch in my life, I would often turn the radio in my car out loud and rock out to the song. (Of course, I did this when I was driving alone!) It helped me put things in perspective and made me feel optimistic of my situation.

I listened to it on the car again today, a few years later... 

And it still made me sing out loud. 

"I've had a bad day... I'm going to laugh about it." :D

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HANGING ON

Cheyenne Kimball

I've had a bad day
And nothing ever seems to go my way
I've got a heartache
Don't wanna think about it

And everytime I try to smile, I cry, so
I'll just hide my face
Get out of my way
Don't wanna talk about it

And I'll be fine
I just need some time

[Chorus]
I'm hanging on today
And nothing's gonna stop me, anyway
I'm holding on, I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make it change
I don't wanna cry
Gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it alright
I'm hanging on and nothing's gonna stop me, anyway

I went the wrong way
But I'm not lost, it's a good mistake
I saw the day break
I'm gonna shout about it

Oh, and everytime I turn around
I find that, I'm alone again
I've had a bad day
I'm gonna laugh about it

And I'll be fine
I'm gonna be alright

[Chorus]
I'm hanging on today (today, yeah)
And nothing's gonna stop me, anyway
I'm holding on, I'm strong (I'm strong)
I'm the only one who can make it change
I don't wanna cry
Gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it alright
I'm hanging on and nothing's gonna stop me,
Nothing's gonna stop me

When I feel lonely
I feel like I'm floating
Nothing is real
I'm above it all
I'm above it
I'm above it all

[Chorus]
I'm hanging on today
And nothing's gonna stop me, anyway
I'm holding on, I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make it change
I don't wanna cry
Gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it alright
I'm hanging on and nothing's gonna stop me, anyway

I've had a bad day