Raye Zaragoza - Hold That Spirit

2. Hold That Spirit - This song is about facing your demons as a way to set yourself free - it’s about deepening your awareness of the darkness to bring you closer to the bright joys in your life. It’s about opening the cages of your heart and learning to be truly present. Holding your ancestors close, and holding your fears close too. Ultimately, it’s a song about spiritual awakening. Spirituality has always been a big part of my life, especially during tough times. When I think about “holding that spirit close” - I think about all the things that have tried to take me away from myself - anxiety, my eating disorder, a dysfunctional relationship - and holding that spirit close is about not letting go of yourself even when the tides are pushing you down. This song is about embracing the good times as much as the bad, and dancing through the lightning and the thunder.