About the Song
"Hold Your Head Up" is a song by the English rock band Argent, first released as a single in 1971. The song was a Top 5 hit in the US, the UK, and the Canadian charts, peaking at No. 5 in all three countries. However, it was the band's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard ranked it as the No. 50 song for 1972. The song appeared on the third Argent album All Together Now (1972). The song was covered by Uriah Heep for their 1989 album Raging Silence.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
Many listeners interpret "Hold Your Head Up" as an anthem of resilience and perseverance. The song conveys a sense of empowerment, encouraging individuals to maintain their confidence and pride even in challenging times. The upbeat melody paired with the motivational theme suggests a celebration of inner strength and determination. This combination resonates deeply with fans, who may find solace and inspiration in its message, seeing it as a call to face adversity head-on and to rise above difficulties while holding one's head high.
Did You Know?
- Rodney Terence Argent is an English musician.
- In a career spanning more than 60 years, Argent came to prominence in the mid-1960s as the keyboardist, founder and leader of the rock band the Zombies, and went on to form the band Argent after the first break-up of the Zombies.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: All Together Now
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: January 1, 1972
- Track runtime: 6:18
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Argent – Hold Your Head Up (Audio)
- YouTube channel: LegacyRecordingsVEVO
Quick Facts
- Artist: Argent
- Song: Hold Your Head Up
- Album/collection: All Together Now
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Hold Your Head Up
