"Hold On" is a song by American rock band Alabama Shakes.

The track was first released on February 6, 2012 in the United Kingdom as the lead single from the studio album Boys & Girls (2012).

[3] It was also voted the 11th best single of 2012 by The Village Voice's 40th annual Pazz & Jop poll.

NPR named "Hold On" the fifth best song by a woman or non-binary artist in the 21st century, saying of the song:"Despite her ability to quickly transition from a sultry croon à la Janis Joplin to a bellowing, often disembodied howl, it's the lyrical wisdom that masks Howard's young age and makes this song special.

"Hold On" is not just a mantra offering the encouragement needed to get through life's rough patches; it's a timeless song that wouldn't work without Howard's ability to interweave a myriad of emotions with raw honesty" [5]* Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.