"Hold Your Heart" (original) by Benjamin Taylor

(expand for lyrics)

I was inspired to write this song in memory of the six individuals who recently took their lives this past September, 2010. Most of whom made the decision to end their life so abruptly due to LGBT homophobia and bullying. This needs to stop and is completely out of control. Never should anyone feel that they have lost control of their own life. "You're strong enough to face the shadows."

Suicide is never the final answer. Reach out for help and express your feelings. Things will always get better.

Lyrics:
VERSE 1:
Sometimes the going gets harder
The way out seems farther and farther
A dead end on a one way street
Can't look back without feeling the heat

CHORUS:
Well you're not alone
You're strong enough to face the shadows
And grow to love
Every part of you inside and out
Hold your heart,
Hold your heart

VERSE 2:
You might feel like all odds are against you
Like the whole world is caving in around you
No one to turn to in the middle of the night
Having trouble telling wrong from right

Well you're not alone
You're strong enough to face the shadows
And grow to love
Every part of you inside and out
Hold your heart,
Hold your heart (x2)
© Benjamin Taylor, 2010

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[Julirock88]

Uff... okay, some minutes ago Never say never was the first video I´ve seen from you. Your song is really good!!! Love the power and love in your music. This song can help so many people, not only about suicide... It´s so important to know songs that can help you in bad situations... this can definitely be one of them!! <3

[ben8907]

@Julirock88 I enjoyed reading all of your comments! Thank you for all your kind words, I appreciate it!

[dragongirl224]

This should be on iTunes. -3

[dragongirl224]

I gotta say that this song has the best message I've heard in a song for a long time. I love this song; it has such a great message. Keep writing songs like thus and you will go far, you're very talented -3

[cdutta1990]

You almost sound like the lead singer from Maroon 5, in a good way ^_^.

[MILESRUN777]

I really like this song.....very relaxing to listen to after a hard day at work!

[th3g00dstuff88]

This song is amazing. Great job

[Monicza96]

<3 ; )))

[gardneross]

It's so re-assuring to see the outpouring of support on YouTube for people who are scared, confused, feeling rejected, bullied etc... IT GETS BETTER!