‘Hold Your Head Up’ is a song by the English rock band Argent, released as a single in 1972. The song was a Top 5 hit in the US, the UK, and the Canadian charts, peaking at No. 5 in all three countries. However, it was the band's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard ranked it as the No. 50 song for 1972. The song appeared on the third Argent album All Together Now (1972).
The song was written by Chris White and credited to the songwriting partnership of White and Rod Argent. The album version is almost double the length of the 45, and while both are awesome, you get a different feel from each. Rick Wakeman cited the Hammond B3 solo as the greatest organ solo ever.
The central theme of ‘Hold Your Head Up’ revolves around perseverance and staying true to oneself, especially in the face of adversity. The lyrics encourage listeners to maintain resilience and retain confidence, regardless of the challenges they may encounter in life. The song’s title itself serves as a rallying cry, urging individuals to keep their heads held high and never succumb to defeat.
Label – ColumbiaSongwriters – Rod Argent, Chris White
Producers – Rod Argent, Chris White
SONG LYRICS
[Instrumental Intro 00:00-00:41][Verse 1]
And if it's bad
Don't let it get you down, you can take it
And if it hurts
Don't let them see you cry, you can make it
[Chorus]
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high
[Instrumental Break 01:22-01:36]
[Verse 2]
And if they stare
Just let them burn their eyes on you moving
And if they shout
Don't let it change a thing that you're doing
[Chorus]
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high
[Instrumental Break 02:18-04:26]
[Organ Solo]
[Bridge]
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
Hold your head up
[Chorus]
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head high
[Verse 3]
And if they stare
Just let them burn their eyes on you moving
And if they shout
Don't let it change a thing that you're doing
[Outro]
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman
Hold your head up, woman