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Janet Jackson
Dream Street
Hold Back the Tears

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Hold Back the Tears

Release date: 26th August 1984

From Dream StreetTrack 73:16

Pop Music Dance Rock

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"Hold Back the Tears" is a track by Janet Jackson, from the album Dream Street, released 26th August 1984. The track is 3:16 long. It's filed under Pop. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Janet Jackson.

About the Artist

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Lyrics

Hold Back the Tears

So sad, but there's nothin' that I can do
Things are so bad, forget every word I've spoken to you
Love is when it touches you down inside
Why really are you lookin' for somewhere to hide
Chorus:
You've gotta hold back the tears
Soon you will discover maybe there could be someone who cares for you
You've gotta hold back the tears
Don't have to say never, love will come to those who are prepared
Time will never be on your side
Listen, could be your only chance to survive
This love is waiting to call you home
Don't read you'll ever be on your own
Repeat Chorus
To give it back
This is all you're ever gonna be
Well, is it all worth while
There's so much that I want you to see
It could be all worth while

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Track details

From Dream Street

3:161984

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Album

27th August 1984

Track number

7

Release year

1984

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Janet Jackson extends her 'Together Again' tour to Europe in 2024

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