Over my shoulder my father walks slowly
oh so slowly, right in front of him my mother
skips like a little girl and cries like an old woman 
Hold on, keep a firm grip
hold on, never lose a grip 
As i grow older, i find it hard going home
just going home, my brother's eyes, my sister's cries
could bring me to the ground 
Hold on keep a firm grip
hold on, never lose it
hold on, keep a firm grip
hold on, never lose a grip no no 
Hold on, keep a firm grip
hold on, never lose it
hold on, keep a firm grip
hold on and never lose it