“Hold On My Heart” is a tender and emotional ballad by British rock band Genesis, released in April 1992 with “Way of the World” on the B-side as the third single from their fourteenth studio album, We Can’t Dance. Written by band members Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford, the song showcases Genesis’s ability to craft heartfelt and introspective music, contrasting with their more progressive and upbeat material.
The lyrics express vulnerability and the cautious hope of rekindling a romantic relationship. “Hold On My Heart” is a soft pop ballad with a minimalist arrangement. It features a smooth blend of electric piano, gentle guitar melodies, and a subtle drum pattern that allows Phil Collins’s expressive and soulful vocal performance to take center stage.
The track was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, it climbed to No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart and charted well in several other countries, further solidifying Genesis’s global appeal.