Lyrics – Toto – Hold The Line

From Toto‘s self-titled debut album, the single Hold the Line was written and composed by David Paich, the band’s keyboardist. Paich, inspired by the driving rhythms of rock and the melodic sensibilities of pop, composed Hold the Line with a strong piano riff as its foundation. Released in 1978, “Hold the Line” by Toto became one of the band’s most iconic songs, blending rock, pop, and a touch of progressive elements. Also, Porcaro’s ability to make a simple beat feel massive is what makes this song timeless.

It’s not in the way that you hold me
It’s not in the way you say you care
It’s not in the way you’ve been treatin’ my friends
It’s not in the way that you stayed ’til the end

It’s not in the way you look
Or the things that you say that you’ll do

Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time, oh, oh, oh
Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time, oh, oh, oh

It’s not in the words that you told me, yeah
It’s not in the way you say you’re mine, ooh
It’s not in the way that you came back to me
It’s not in the way that your love set me free

It’s not in the way you look
Or the things that you say that you’ll do

Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time, oh, oh, oh
Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time, oh, oh, oh

[Instrumental Break]

It’s not in the words that you told me
It’s not in the way you say you’re mine, ooh
It’s not in the way that you came back to me
It’s not in the way that your love set me free

It’s not in the way you look
Or the things that you say that you’ll do

Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time, oh, oh, oh
Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time (Love isn’t always on time)
Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time (Love isn’t always, love isn’t always on time)
Hold the line
Love isn’t always on time
Love isn’t always on time
Love isn’t always on time
Love isn’t always on time, oh, oh, oh