Let the tempest and the flood
Shake your soul and spill your blood
Like an old song, keep hold’n on
Let the people laugh at you
Call you names and say you’re through
Never let go, keep hangin’ on
Hang on, hang on
Can you hear me
I’m gonna say it again
Hang on, hang on
Never giving up, no, never giving in
(say say say say say)
Hang on every hopeful word
Even when it seems absurd
Keep holdin’ on
If you triumph when you fail
Keep your head when you prevail
Be a hero, keep hangin’ around
Hang on, hang on
Are you listening
Let me say it again
Hang on, hang on
Never giving up, no, never giving in
(I wanna hear you say)
Hang on, hang on
Say oh hang on, say oh hang on
Hang on, hang on
Hang on
Song Meaning
Amid storms and ridicule, the lyric urges listeners to hold on to hopeful words and persevere.
Biblical Message
James 1:12 commends endurance under trial; Hebrews 10:23 calls for holding fast to hope.
Reflection
Hold to a trustworthy promise through difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Hang on every hopeful word”?
Amid storms and ridicule, the lyric urges listeners to hold on to hopeful words and persevere.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
James 1:12 commends endurance under trial; Hebrews 10:23 calls for holding fast to hope.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for encouragement during hardship.