"If We Hold On Together" was the first song used in The Land Before Time film series, and the only lyrical song used in the original film. The song was written and originally performed by singer/songwriter Diana Ross. It later was performed by Anndi McAfee and Aria Noelle Curzon for a Littlefoot plushie;[1] their version of the song also appeared in the first The Land Before Time sing-along songs video, after The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists was released. If one is to be picky, this is the anthem of the series.
Ross co-wrote the song with James Horner and Will Jennings. It is listed in her albums, A Gift of Love,[2] and The Force Behind the Power. It was also performed by Jordin Sparks on American Idol in 2007.
Lyrics[]
Diana Ross:
Don't lose your way
With each passing day
You've come so far
Don't throw it away
Live believing
Dreams are for weaving
Wonders are waiting to start
Live your story
Faith, hope and glory
Hold to the truth in your heart
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
Souls in the wind
Must learn how to bend
Seek out a star
Hold on to the end
Valley, mountain
There is a fountain
Washes our tears all away
Words are swaying
Someone is praying
Please let us come home to stay
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
When we are out there in the dark
We'll dream about the sun
In the dark we'll feel the light
Warm our hearts, everyone
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
As high as souls can fly
The clouds roll by
For you and I
Anndi:
Don't lose your way
With each passing day
You've come so far
Don't throw it away
Live believing
Dreams are for weaving
Wonders are waiting to start
Aria:
Live your story
Faith, hope and glory
Hold to the truth in your heart
Both:
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
Aria:
Souls in the wind
Must learn how to bend
Seek out a star
Hold on to the end
Valley, mountain
There is a fountain
Washes our tears all away
Waves are swaying
Someone is praying
Please let us come home to stay
Both:
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
As clouds roll by
For you and I
Anndi:
When we are out there in the dark
We'll dream about the sun
In the dark, we'll feel the light
Warm our hearts, everyone
Aria:
If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Both:
Dreams see us through to forever
As high as souls can fly
The clouds roll by
For you and I
Reception[]
The song became a hit in Japan, and remained in the number one position for twelve weeks. Among fans of the series, it is widely regarded as one of the best songs in any of the films.
References[]
- ↑ The Land Before Time Mystery SOLVED - "If We Hold On Together" Anndi McAfee video blog. Retrieved on July 5th, 2021.
- ↑ Lyrics of Diana Ross song "If We Hold On Together" at www.metrolyrics.com Retrieved on July 21st, 2008.
External Links[]
- Anndi McAfee and Aria Noelle Curzon's version of the song on Youtube.com