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Hold the Line
Vocabulary from Toto: 'Hold the Line' (1978).
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 treating my friends
It's not in the way that you stayed till the end
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you 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, girl
It's not in the way you say you're mine
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 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
It's not in the way you say you're mine
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 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
Vocabulary
it
Pronounɪt
it
It is on the desk.
Refers to a thing, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned.
not
Adverbnɑt
used with an auxiliary verb or 'be' to form the negative
It is not a big deal.
The primary word used for negation in English.
in
Prepositionɪn
inside a container, place, or area
The keys are in the box.
Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial or temporal limits.
the
Determinerðə
the definite article
The sun is hot.
Used before a noun to refer to a specific thing already known or mentioned.
way
Nounweɪ
a route, direction, or path to a place
Could you tell me the way to the station?
Refers to the physical path or route taken to reach a destination. Often used when asking for directions.
that
Conjunctionðæt
introducing a subordinate clause
I think that it will rain.
Used to connect a main clause with a subordinate clause, often after verbs of thinking, saying, or knowing.
you
Pronounjuː
you (second person pronoun)
I love you.
Refers to the person or people being addressed.
hold
Verbhoʊld
to grasp or grip
Please hold my bag for a moment.
Used when you take something in your hand or arms and keep it there.
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