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" 'Hanging On For Dear Life (version 1)' helped me express my hurt over being dumped. But it wasn't enough. Version 2 helps me to express the anger." - Brian

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I can't make you love me, no matter what I do
And I can't make you let me lover you.
I can't make you want me no matter how hard I pray
But I can't make my feelings go away

Baby, I never really been in love
Is this what it's like?
Baby, I've never been held so tight
Hanging on for dear life

You don't think you're worthy of love unconditionally
You're letting him kill you by degrees.
You still think he'll be there when you get to the end
But when he breaks your heart I'll be there to hold you again

Baby, I know you've been hurt so long
I know what that's like
Baby, together we can weather it all
Hanging on for dear life

They can say what they want dear
I know we were meant to be
And the next time he hits you, I hope you'll think of me
They can offer you drama, all I can offer is love
But together, my darling, love should be enough

Baby, what more can I say?
We're both running out of time
Baby, I've put myself on the line tonight
Hanging on for dear life

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from Hanging On For Dear Life (The 20th Century Demos Volume 1), released October 26, 2000
All words and music by Brian McKnight (ASCAP), Tragical Mirth Music
Copyright 1998
Recording copyright 2000

Produced by Brian McKnight, Josh Horvath & Gabe McPherson
Engineered by Josh Horvath

Gabe McPherson: drum sequencing, piano, organ, string arrangement, background vocals
Brian McKnight: guitars, bass, percussion, drum sequencing, vocals

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The Baker Street Irregulars Chicago, Illinois

Somewhere between Plastic Ono and Rolling Thunder, THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS bring an LGBTQ twist to the classic folk/folk rock/indie milieu. Brian McKnight – the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist at the center of this one-man-band – enlists the aid of the occasional musician (thus the irregular line-up) to record original songs that are at once deeply personal and entirely universal. ... more

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