The phrase “yes you can hold my hand if you want to” comes from the song “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie , which has recently been trending again on TikTok and shorts as a nostalgic, soft-pop audio clip.

Which song is this from?

  • The lyric appears in the bridge of “Big Girls Don’t Cry.”
  • It’s often used on social platforms over:
    • POV edits
    • Best-friends-to-lovers style clips
    • Soft breakup or “healing era” aesthetics

The relevant part of the bridge (in context) is about two people acting like schoolyard friends/Valentines and holding hands, contrasted with the singer needing to “go home” and grow up emotionally.

Because it’s a copyrighted song, I can’t provide the full lyrics or a full, line‑by‑line reproduction. But you can see the exact wording in lyric videos for “Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry (Lyrics)” on platforms like YouTube, which highlight the “yes you can hold my hand if you want to ’cause I wanna hold yours too” line clearly.

Why it’s trending now

  • The line has become a romantic/comfort sound: people use it over clips about:
    • Crushes and close friendships
    • “You can hold my hand if you want to” as a shy, indirect way of saying “I like you”
  • Nostalgia also plays a role: “Big Girls Don’t Cry” is a 2000s hit, so it taps into millennial and Gen Z throwback culture.

Quick FAQ

Q: What’s the exact song name to search?
Search: “Fergie Big Girls Don’t Cry lyrics yes you can hold my hand if you want to” and you’ll get lyric videos and official uploads.

Q: Is it a love song or a breakup song?
It’s more of a self-growth / gentle breakup song: she cares about the other person but chooses to grow on her own, even while remembering those sweet, hand‑holding moments.

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