About the Song
En Vogue is an American girl group whose original lineup consisted of singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Formed in Oakland, California, in 1989, En Vogue reached No. 2 on the US Hot 100 with the single "Hold On", taken from their 1990 debut album Born to Sing. The group's 1992 follow-up album Funky Divas reached the top 10 in both the US and UK, and included their second US No. 2 hit "My Lovin' " as well as the US top-10 hits "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and "Free Your Mind".
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "Hold On" by En Vogue can be read as an empowering anthem that encourages perseverance through challenging times. For many listeners, the track serves as a reminder to maintain faith in oneself and to hold on to hope, even when faced with difficulties. The strong vocal harmonies and soulful melodies reflect themes of resilience and solidarity, suggesting that support from loved ones can be a crucial element in overcoming struggles. This blend of heartfelt emotion and motivational undertones resonates widely, making it a timeless piece that many turn to for encouragement.
Did You Know?
- EN VOGUE is linked to Born to Sing in the music metadata for this track.
- When this post was drafted, the matched YouTube video showed 9,710,632 views.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Born to Sing
- Genre: R&B/Soul
- iTunes release date: April 3, 1990
- Track runtime: 5:04
Video Snapshot
- Video title: En Vogue – Hold On (Official Music Video)
- YouTube channel: En Vogue
- Video published: April 26, 2011
- Video runtime: 4 minutes
- YouTube views when drafted: 9,710,632
- YouTube likes when drafted: 122,169
- YouTube comments when drafted: 4,697
Quick Facts
- Artist: EN VOGUE
- Song: HOLD ON
- Album/collection: Born to Sing
- Genre: R&B/Soul
- Reference page: En Vogue
