Hold On (Jonas Brothers song)

"Hold On" is a song by American pop rock band Jonas Brothers. The song was released as the second single from their self-titled second album and was released on May 22, 2007.^[2] The iTunes Store named this single as number three on their "Best of the Store" Playlist on August 7, 2007.

"Hold On"
Single by Jonas Brothers
from the album Jonas Brothers
B-side	"Take a Breath"
Released	May 22, 2007 (2007-05-22)
Recorded	February 2007
Genre	Arena rock[1] pop punk power pop
Length	2:45
Label	Hollywood
Songwriter(s)	Nicholas Jonas Joseph Jonas Kevin Jonas II
Producer(s)	John Fields
Jonas Brothers singles chronology
"Year 3000" (2006) "Hold On" (2007) "S.O.S" (2007)
Music video
"Hold On" on YouTube

Background and composition

"Hold On" was written by Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas. According to Nick Jonas, the song was one of the first tracks written for their self-titled album.^[1] Explaining why they chose the song as the lead single, Kevin Jonas stated, "I think it was the first song that really captured the transition from the first album to this one... this was our song that we wrote, and people heard what we wanted to say."^[1] Speaking about the song's meaning, Joe Jonas stated, "You could be in any situation, but you're holding on because you don't want to give up on love. Say you're in a terrible situation, you can always find the light if you look hard enough."^[1]

It is featured on the Disney Channel Original Movie, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board and the film Free Style.^[3]

Critical reception

Billboard called the track, "a true classic," praising the song lyrically and musically. They stated, "From the second the song starts with pulsating electric guitar, the Jonas Brothers' vocals take off – particularly on the titular hook – as they send a message of hope for those experiencing heartbreak or simply going through a tough time."^[4]

Music video

The music video for "Hold On" was released on May 22, 2007 and was directed by Declan Whitebloom.^[5] The video starts with the band grabbing their instruments and playing them. There, Joe Jonas starts singing as they play instruments. Then while the second chorus is being sung the walls and the roof fly away leaving the band on a windy desert only with their instruments. They keep singing as the wind hits on their faces. The song ends as the wind stops.

Chart performance

In August 2007, "Hold On" debuted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100,^[6] becoming the band's second charting single in their career (the first being "Year 3000", which peaked at number 31). The single peaked at number 53 on the Hot 100.^[7]

Live performances

"Hold On" is featured on multiple Jonas Brothers tours, including their Happiness Begins Tour.^[8] The group also performed the song live on their The Tour.^[9]

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hold On"	2:44

CD single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hold On"	2:44
2.	"Hold On" (instrumental)	2:44

7" vinyl

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hold On"	2:45
2.	"Take a Breath"	3:19

Personnel

Jonas Brothers Nick Jonas – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards Joe Jonas – vocals Kevin Jonas – lead guitar, backing vocals

Production Kevin Jonas Sr – executive producer Jon Lind – executive producer, A&R Ted Jensen – mastering Chris Lord-Alge – mixing Keith Armstrong – assistant mixing John Fields – recording, producer PJ Bianco – additional recording Ross Hogarth – additional recording Steven Miller – additional recording

Charts

Chart performance for "Hold On"

Chart (2007–08)	Peak position
Australia Hitseekers (ARIA)[10]	13
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11]	26
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[12]	29
Chile (EFE)[13]	4
Costa Rica (EFE)[14]	8
UK Singles (OCC)[15]	106
US Billboard Hot 100[7]	53

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Hold On"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	May 27, 2007	Digital download	Hollywood	[2]
Various	July 24, 2007			[16]

References

1. Ed Gross (August 7, 2017). "Exclusive: The Jonas Brothers Take Us Track-by-Track Behind the Meanings of the Music From Their Second Album". J-14. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
2. "Hold On - Single by the Jonas Brothers". Yahoo! Music. Archived from the original on November 10, 2009. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
3. Shannon Barbour (August 26, 2019). "True Jonas Brothers Fans Know They Peaked in 2007". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
4. "Top 25 Best Jonas Brothers Songs: Critics' Picks". Billboard. August 15, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
5. "Jonas Brothers - Hold On - Official Video". YouTube. 22 May 2007. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
6. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 11, 2007". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
7. "Jonas Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
8. Kelsie Gibson (August 11, 2019). "Over 20 Jonas Brothers Songs You Can Expect to Hear at Their Happiness Begins Tour". PopSugar. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
9. Anika Reed (August 31, 2023). "Jonas Brothers setlist: Here are all the songs at their electric 'The Tour' concerts". Yahoo! News. USA Today. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
10. "ARIA Hitseekers - Week Commencing 3rd March 2008" (PDF). p. 21. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 25, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
11. "Jonas Brothers – Hold On" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
12. "Jonas Brothers – Hold On" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
13. "Music: The best-selling albums in the American continent". Excelsior California. May 23, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
14. "Best-selling albums on the continent". Excelsior California. April 4, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
15. "CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE". Retrieved September 21, 2021.
16. "Hold On - Single by Jonas Brothers". iTunes. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

External links

• "Hold On" at Discogs (list of releases)
• "Hold On" Official Music Video Video on YouTube
• Declan Whitebloom -- Director