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Hold Tight
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin's 'Hold Tight' is a worship song about trusting God's faithfulness and love even when life is uncertain. The lyrics express a personal struggle with control and trust issues, yet affirm that God's love is better and that He holds all things. The song encourages listeners to hold tight to God, knowing He has a plan and His light will always shine. It references the apostle Paul's cry about being a wretch, but celebrates God's grace that catches us when we fall. The overall message is one of hope, surrender, and reliance on God's steadfast love.
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[Kirk Franklin:]
Oh, wretch man that I am
Who will free me from this body of death?
I'm so glad that Your reach is further than my run
And I know that every fall, You catch me
[Ryan Ellis:]
Sayin' I can always trust You
Even though I got these trust issues
You chose me, I didn't choose You
Showin' me a love I never knew
It's not easy for me
'Cause I like to lead
But I know that Your love is better
You're the air that I breathe
And You're holdin' all things
Yeah, I know that Your love is better
So I will hold tight
God, I know You got something in store for me
Faithful as the sunrise
I know that Your light will always shine on me
Better than I'll, I'll ever know, oh, ooh
Better than I'll, I'll ever know (I'll ever know)
[Lizzie Morgan:]
I don't know the feeling, I don't understand
Trustin' that You'll lead me to the promise land
Every second, every minute, every hour
I know that You're workin' things together
It's not easy for me
'Cause I like to lead
But I know that Your love is better
You're the air that I breathe
And You're holdin' all things
Yeah, I know that Your love is better
I will hold tight
God, I know You got something in store for me
Faithful as the sunrise
I know that Your light will always shine on me
[Lizzie Morgan, {Ryan Ellis}:]
It's better than I'll, I'll ever know
It's better than I'll, I'll ever know
{It's better than I've, I've ever known, oh} (Ooh)
{It's better than I've, I've ever known} (Ooh)
{It's better, it's better}
It's better than I'll, I'll ever know (Ooh)
It's better than I'll, I'll ever know (Ooh)
[Lizzie Morgan:]
I will hold tight
God, I know You got something in store for me
Faithful as the sunrise
I know that Your light will always shine on me
It's better than I'll, I'll ever know
It's better than I'll, I'll ever know
[Ryan Ellis:]
So I will hold tight (Ooh)
God, I know You got something in store for me
You're faithful as the sunrise (Ooh)
I know that Your light will always shine on me
[Ryan Ellis, {Lizzie Morgan}:]
It's better than I've, I've ever known, oh
{It's better than I'll, I'll ever know}