Still Holding On (Duet with Amanda Vale)

[vocal mature_female_lead, clear_diction, warm_midrange, natural_vocal_phrasing, firm_country_pop_phrasing, clean_word_endings, gentle_chorus_lift] [tempo restrained_country_pop_pulse, steady_easy_groove, tight_groove_pocket] [entry direct_vocal_entry, clean_guitar_intro, centered_intro, mono_centered_intro] [instrumentation acoustic_guitar_pulse, smooth_clean_electric_guitar, rounded_bass, pocketed_drums, subtle_low_string_lift, light_piano_color, gentle_pedal_steel_responses] [production polished_country_pop_mix, human_band_pocket, natural_push_pull_groove, varied_hit_strength, slight_take_variation, organic_band_motion, emotional_repetition, gradual_chorus_bloom, final_chorus_bloom] [mood reflective, measured, romantic, unresolved, quietly_wounded] [mix natural_drum_dynamics, vocal_forward, warm_low_end, clear_midrange_guitars, balanced_stereo_field] [section intro_verse_chorus_verse_chorus_bridge_final_chorus_outro] [v5.0.2026.0629R] [Verse 1] The tea’s gone cold but I can’t ask for a refill, You're just three tables away, laughing like you used to. I keep my eyes down, folding paper I won’t keep, Every glimpse I steal cuts sharper underneath. [Chorus] I’m still holding on, To what’s already gone. I tell myself I’m fine, but the night drags on. I’m still holding on. [Verse 2] The waiter lingers, says, “You still okay, hon?” I clear my throat, pretend I’m writing something down. Two strangers talk too loud about a love that just fell through, Their words hit hard, but nothing hits like looking at you. [Chorus] I’m still holding on, To what’s already gone. I tell myself I’m fine, but the night drags on. I’m still holding on. [Bridge] You left months ago, but I still take the same seat. The bill’s face down, and I can’t get to my feet. [Final Chorus] I’m still holding on, To what’s already gone. I tell myself I’m fine, but the night drags on. I’m still holding on. I’m still holding on. [end]