Polo G premieres music video for new “Barely Holdin’ On” track (+Lyrics)

Polo G premieres the music video for the new “Barely Holdin’ On” track from the forthcoming HOOD POET project. The song was produced by Southside, Dr. Luke, Noah Goldstein, Smatt Sertified, Shottie & Lufye,

Since his very first project, Polo G has impressed fans with his vulnerable style of rap. The artist is known for his rapping ability, as well as his songcraft. Overall, he is a great singer who can pull off some unique melodies when he sets his mind to it. Unfortunately, the artist has been plagued by some detractors as of late. Some people have been calling him Piano G and Guitar G thanks to his choice in production. However, that has not stopped him from sticking to his guns and making the music he wants to make.

Recently, he revealed that he would be dropping a new album called Hood Poet. This effort is going to be coming out on September 15th and fans are very excited about it. Moreover, he revealed that on Friday (Yesterday), he would drop the lead single “Barely Holdin’ On.” The song has been officially released as of this morning, and it also came with a music video. Below, you can see that this is an uplifting yet emotional song that speaks to some of the trauma Polo G has faced throughout his life.

From the pianos to the melodies, this definitely sounds like a Polo G song. However, there is something to be said about the vulnerability he is showing here. This is a very solid release that has fans excited and intrigued about what is to come. You cannot deny Polo’s talent, and the growth he is exhibiting here is amazing to see.

This track is an interesting start for his rollout, and we cannot wait to hear more. Let us know what you think of this new Polo G song, in the comments section down below.

Polo G – Barely Holdin’ On (prod. Southside, Dr. Luke, Noah Goldstein, Smatt Sertified, Shottie & Lufye)

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18 August 2023
1 Song, 2 minutes
℗ 2023 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment

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Lyrics

[Intro]
Huh, huh, uh, uh (808 Mafia)
Huh, huh, uh, uh
Huh, huh, uh, uh

[Chorus]
Barely holdin’ on
This life gets scary as it goes on
Burdens while we carry on
I ain’t perfect, spare me if I’m wrong
Hope my secrets get buried when I’m gone
Starin’ at the writin’ on these headstones
They keep on tryna tear me, but I’m strong
That’s what you wanted to tell me all along

[Verse 1]
Ain’t hard to figure him out ’cause all his thoughts was tweeted
We blew some shots to shut him up, that’s why his top was leakin’
‘Cause I ain’t never seen a nigga from his coffin speakin’
We picked that nigga off, he ain’t think that we saw him creepin’
Sometimes I miss them days when me and bro was off it, tweakin’
I hate September 18th, that’s when we lost a demon
Why the real ones always leave? That’s what I get exhausted thinkin’
Can’t be ungrateful ’bout this life, you know we fought to see it
I’d rather you hate me while I’m here than love me when I’m dead
They sent that text that Twinnem checked, couldn’t stomach what I read
Like life been pushin’ me too far and I’m stuck on the edge
Don’t wanna party, I’ll stay in this lonely room instead
And I’m just—

[Chorus]
Barely holdin’ on
This life gets scary as it goes on
Burdens while we carry on
I ain’t perfect, spare me if I’m wrong
Hope my secrets get buried when I’m gone
Starin’ at the writin’ on these headstones
They keep on tryna tear me, but I’m strong
That’s what you wanted to tell me all along

[Verse 2]
Death in the air, that shit’ll leave you with a chilled spine
Even though my spirits down, like, I’m okay, I feel fine
Shots from that steel nine, ain’t from that hillside
I’m from the trenches where they murder just to kill time
A heavy heart, eyes rollin’, through dark times, soulless
Sorry that they took your son, I’m sendin’ my condolence
Gotta face the facts when the truth unfoldin’
I hope you know this
That I’m just—

[Chorus]
Barely holdin’ on
This life gets scary as it goes on
Burdens while we carry on
I ain’t perfect, spare me if I’m wrong
Hope my secrets get buried when I’m gone
Starin’ at the writin’ on these headstones
They keep on tryna tear me, but I’m strong
That’s what you wanted to tell me all along

[Outro]
Ooh, there’s a power in your soul
Ooh, and I wanted you to know