When everyone's playing new drops and I'm stuck on classics.

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SoundTikTok sound · Holding On (When Love Is Gone)

Why it worked

The video leverages a highly relatable sentiment about music nostalgia combined with the creator's infectious, high-energy performance, which encourages repeat views and engagement.

Summary

A man enthusiastically lip-syncs and dances to an old-school R&B song while text on screen expresses his preference for classic music over new releases. The video captures his genuine enjoyment and energy while listening to the track.

Structure

1Text overlay introduces the theme
2Creator lip-syncs to the song
3Creator dances and shows emotion
4Video ends on a high energy note

On-screen text

When everyone's playing new drops and I'm stuck on classics.

Transcript

When everyone's playing new drops and I'm stuck on classics. Holding on, it's a hard heart to do when love's gone, and that's the guy. Holding on, it's a hard heart to do when love's gone. Yeah, yeah. Who are you to tell me?