Poynte release video for their inspiring and heartfelt song, Hold On

We recently featured Atlanta band, Poynte as one of our Bands of the Day. In a time where many bands are losing their way scrambling to be the next big thing, the honesty in the music seems to get lost or forgotten. With Poynte, there is no chance of that ever happening as their music highlights their passion with well written songs wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics and delivered with a fierce dose of hard rock. Poynte have just released their new music video for their fierce new song, Hold On which truly inspirational and heartfelt. Check out the video here:

Vocalist Kenny Hawthorne is a living testament to the inspiring lyrics as he survived a horrific scissor lift accident which left him with a titanium jaw. Kenny comments about the personal aspect of the song,

“Living with the pressure that life hands us, it’s easy to fall into a routine and chase stability. We are in fact, creatures of habit. Most simply leave their dreams to fade away. After my accident, I had countless hours, weeks, even months to reflect on what I had been through. To say that time was difficult, would be a massive understatement, but I realized that I had to overcome; If for nothing more than my own sanity. During this time, there was a moment when my dreams became my goals. My mindset changed from; I want this, to, I will do this. I wanted to capture that emotion, that moment. Hold On, is a song that I hope can help others make that change, without the tragedy. If I break through to one individual; the pain, the suffering, the emotional roller coaster, will all be worth it.”

Bassist Jake O’Donnell comments,

“I hope it inspires people to never settle and always fight for what they want. It’s the very reason why we, especially Kenny, are here today. We have our dream and everything we do is our momentum towards making it happen.”

and guitarist Brett Davis added,

“Hold On, to me, is a song that should light a fire for our generation. Everyone these days, they’re settling for mediocrity and forgetting that this nation was built by those that chased their dreams. People that let nothing stop them from achieving those dreams. It’s your life, you shouldn’t let anything hinder you from reaching upward and grabbing ahold of what you want out of this life. Really, the underlying theme of the album is this; Hold On to your dreams and don’t let them Take Control. It’s your life.”

I can truly relate to the song and its message of hope. It was only 8 years ago when I had suffered my 3rd stroke which left me with a major left side deficit. At only 38, being told I was going to have to take months and years to relearn how to walk, jump, run was devastating for me. I turned to my comfort, my drug, my addiction; music. I would create playlists of songs that got me pumped up, inspired and ready to take on the challenge. With music by my side and an unwavering determination I relearned and regained complete control. Within a year, there were no remaining signs of that stroke. This song, Hold On would be exactly what I would have played to start my day with and it would give me the strength to achieve my goals and dreams.

Now it is your turn to Hold On and take control. The song is off Poynte’s album Discreet Enemy which is available at the following links:

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