With an opening vocal sample of Arih SK’s daughter talking and singing, “Hold It Together” pulls at your heartstrings in a way that few songs have the capacity to do. The rather merry yet bittersweetly themed song talks about the passage of time for it’s almost incomprehensibleness and speed. The jangling acoustic guitar and frolicking bass meld together in a way that urges the song onward with a spring in its step. As he sings the titular lines, you’re also left looking back and reminiscing on times gone by and moments lost, while also feeling keenly wistful and nostalgic for the moments passed and also acknowledging the fleeting nature of each memory that’s yet to come.
Hold It Together is about those people that matter most amidst all the noise and chaos around us. It’s a reminder of the strength within those relationships, the work it takes to keep them going, and the undying value they have for us as we move on with our lives. It’s poignant and plaintive, but in a way that still leaves you with a warmth within and an appreciation for what’s around you.