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Hold That Heat
Southside Lyrics


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(Southside on the track, yeah)
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh (yeah)
Whatever I say (whatever I say)
Uh-huh (Cactus Jack)
Uh-huh (Travis, Travis, uh-huh, Travis, Travis)
Whatever I say (Travis, Travis)

(Yeah)
Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah, Pluto)
Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)



Hold that, hold that heater (Cactus Jack)
Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Sittin' across us, they get it (uh-huh)
The snipers that with me ain't trippin' (uh-huh, Pluto)
Hold that, hold that heater (uh-huh)
Hold that, hold that heater (whatever I say)
Hold that, hold that heater (uh-huh)
Hold that, hold that heater (uh-huh)
Hold that, hold that heater (uh-huh)
Hold that, hold that heater (whatever I say)

And they know I'm lethal (uh-huh)
I done been a lot illegal (uh-huh)
Crib packed down in Rio (uh-huh)
Ten chains, on frio (whatever I say)
Niggas want beef, I'm Nat Geo (yeah, uh-huh)
My diet on keto (straight up, uh-huh)
Five guys with me on G up (uh-huh)
Shootin' six like Ceelo (ooh) (whatever I say)
I'm wanted (yeah)
One at the top of the barrel (let's go) (uh-huh)
Number one, get all the zeros (cash) (uh-huh)
Sippin' on water not Styro' (drank)
Niggas keep chattin', keep playin' around (uh-huh)
Before he end up on a mural (uh-huh)
Block gettin' spinned like a Euro (uh-huh)
I'm Batman, I ain't been no hero, yeah (let's go)
Out of the South then we packed to the East
Jumped in somewhere I could buy me a seat (yeah)
They moved out West because bro had a V
Looked in his eyes and said, "Need one of these"
Three hunnid days and it still ain't no sleep
Inside and outside was ninety degrees
Now it's big tables where lot of us eat
Mafia shit, do you got it, capisce? (Got it capisce?)
Slipin' and slide out the side, creep (uh-huh)
I got a vibe, gotta keep it a secret (uh-huh)
That's not a body, she got a physique (whatever I say it)
Took her to Brooklyn to meet with her team
She got some friends I've been wantin' to meet (uh-huh)
She got a squad, yeah, she keep her some demons (keep her some demons, uh-huh)
All of the heathens, they love them some freaks
We got the heat (whatever I say)

Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater (hold)
Hold that, hold that heater (hold)
We poppin', I know that they get it (lit)
The snipers that's with me ain't trippin' (yeah, yeah, uh-huh)
Hold that, hold that heater (uh-huh)
Hold that, hold that heater (whatever I say)

Second verse, I'm locked in (uh-huh)
Whole squad on me, testin' (whole squad on me, testin')
Ten plus in mathematics (uh-huh)
Lotta racks on this plastic (whatever I say)
Six months down out in Cabo
Jaleel tryna teach me Spanish (alright)
Altoids shaped like Xanax (uh-huh)
Cups filled up then vanish (whatever I say)

Yeah, I came out the streets with a demon, yeah (uh-huh)
Stay high and creep low Lamborghini, yeah (uh-huh)
I'm clutchin' the pole, I'ma stinger, yeah (uh-huh)
I got a main bitch but I mingle (whatever I say)
I'm drownin' this pill with some lean, yeah (uh-huh)
The hook on the chopper Kareem, yeah (uh-huh)
I'm poppin' these bitches like a bean, yeah (uh-huh)
She sit in the coupe then she eatin', yeah (whatever I say)
I send out more smoke than a chief, yeah (uh-huh)
I'll get at them chickens for cheap, yeah (uh-huh)
I'm spillin', designer my jeans, yeah (uh-huh)
My shirt all the way down to my feet, yeah (whatever I say)
Spotted all over, she live by the law, as long as, shit, you meant it (uh-huh)
I'm turnin' one M to a hundred of them (uh-huh)
And I'm 'bout to get me a V, yeah (whatever I say)
Exotics on 'xotics on 'xotics on 'xotics, I want that bitch, I keep her (uh-huh)
Poppin' them pills and I'm drinkin' my drank, man
Fuck what they say, I need it (whatever I say)
Old man shoulda just stayed in his place, I ghost that bitch, I don't need her, yeah

Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater (hold)
Hold that, hold that heater (hold)
We poppin', I know that they get it (lit)
The snipers is with me, ain't trippin' (yeah, yeah)
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater (hold)
Hold that, hold that heater (hold)
We poppin', I know that they get it (lit)
The snipers is with me, ain't trippin' (yeah, yeah)
Hold that, hold that heater
Hold that, hold that heater

Whole squad on me, testin'
(Yeah)
(Alright)

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold That Heat" by Southside and Future is a classic rap song that talks about gun violence and how the use of a gun can make one feel powerful. The repeated phrase "hold that, hold that heater" emphasizes the message that the gun is a tool of aggression that the singer and their associates utilize to intimidate and control their enemies. The opening lines mention Travis Scott and Cactus Jack, alluding to them as powerful forces in the rap industry.


Throughout the song, Future boasts about his wealth, power, and influence as a successful rapper, frequently mentioning how he has risen from the streets and how he now has many possessions and brings in a lot of money. The use of words like "illegal" and "wanted" suggests that Future may have had a criminal past and that the freedom and success he has now is due to his ability to fly under the radar and avoid legal trouble. Additionally, the verse "I got a main bitch but I mingle" implies that Future may have multiple romantic partners or engage in casual sex frequently.


Line by Line Meaning

(Southside on the track, yeah)
Acknowledgement of Southside's presence as the producer of the track


Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh (yeah)
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm


Whatever I say (whatever I say)
Emphasizing authority and confidence in one's words


Uh-huh (Cactus Jack)
Acknowledging the presence of Cactus Jack, possibly referring to Travis Scott


Uh-huh (Travis, Travis, uh-huh, Travis, Travis)
Further emphasizing the involvement of Travis Scott


(Yeah)
An exclamation of agreement or excitement


Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah, Pluto)
Encouraging someone to hold their firearm or dangerous weapon


Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Continuing to encourage someone to hold their firearm or dangerous weapon


Hold that, hold that heater (Cactus Jack)
Reiterating the encouragement to hold a firearm or dangerous weapon, connected to Cactus Jack's involvement


Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Continuing to encourage someone to hold their firearm or dangerous weapon


Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Repeating the encouragement to hold a firearm or dangerous weapon


Hold that, hold that heater (yeah, yeah)
Continuing to encourage someone to hold their firearm or dangerous weapon


Sittin' across us, they get it (uh-huh)
Implying that those who challenge or confront them understand the risks involved


The snipers that with me ain't trippin' (uh-huh, Pluto)
Referring to skilled individuals on their team who handle high-stakes situations calmly


Hold that, hold that heater (uh-huh)
Encouraging someone to hold their firearm or dangerous weapon


Hold that, hold that heater (whatever I say)
Continuing to encourage someone to hold their firearm or dangerous weapon, asserting authority


I done been a lot illegal (uh-huh)
Acknowledging involvement in various illegal activities


Crib packed down in Rio (uh-huh)
Referring to owning a luxurious property in Rio de Janeiro


Ten chains, on frio (whatever I say)
Wearing multiple expensive chains, showcasing wealth and status


Niggas want beef, I'm Nat Geo (yeah, uh-huh)
Comparing the desire for conflict to the nature-focused content of the National Geographic channel


My diet on keto (straight up, uh-huh)
Following a ketogenic diet, high in fats and low in carbohydrates


Five guys with me on G up (uh-huh)
Having five trusted individuals with him, ready for any situation


Shootin' six like Ceelo (ooh) (whatever I say)
Engaging in risky activities, potentially involving dice-based games like Ceelo


I'm wanted (yeah)
Being sought after for various reasons


One at the top of the barrel (let's go) (uh-huh)
Referring to being at the top of the game or in a position of power


Number one, get all the zeros (cash) (uh-huh)
Being financially successful, with many zeros in their bank account


Sippin' on water not Styro' (drank)
Drinking water instead of lean or other substances


Niggas keep chattin', keep playin' around (uh-huh)
Warning others that talking too much or playing games can have consequences


Before he end up on a mural (uh-huh)
Highlighting the potential danger and violence that can result in someone's portrait being displayed on a mural


Block gettin' spinned like a Euro (uh-huh)
Referring to their influence and dominance on a particular block or neighborhood


I'm Batman, I ain't been no hero, yeah (let's go)
Asserting that they are not a hero, but rather someone with power and influence like Batman


Out of the South then we packed to the East
Relocating from the South region to the East region


Jumped in somewhere I could buy me a seat (yeah)
Entering a new environment where they can assert their dominance and purchase authority


They moved out West because bro had a V
Deciding to move to the Western region due to the acquisition of a valuable asset or opportunity


Looked in his eyes and said, "Need one of these"
Expressing desire or aspiration to attain something similar to what another person has


Three hunnid days and it still ain't no sleep
Facing constant challenges and obstacles, hindering rest or relaxation for 300 days


Inside and outside was ninety degrees
Describing an intense or heated environment, both in terms of temperature and tension


Now it's big tables where lot of us eat
Having achieved success, they can now enjoy meals at large tables with a group of people


Mafia shit, do you got it, capisce? (Got it capisce?)
Embracing a mafia-like mentality and asking if the listener understands and possesses the same mindset


Slipin' and slide out the side, creep (uh-huh)
Moving stealthily and discreetly, avoiding attention or detection


I got a vibe, gotta keep it a secret (uh-huh)
Possessing a particular aura or energy that should be kept confidential or hidden


That's not a body, she got a physique (whatever I say it)
Reiterating that a person they associate with has an attractive physical appearance


Took her to Brooklyn to meet with her team
Accompanying a person to Brooklyn to meet their group of friends or associates


She got some friends I've been wantin' to meet (uh-huh)
Expressing interest in meeting the person's acquaintances or companions


She got a squad, yeah, she keep her some demons (keep her some demons, uh-huh)
Acknowledging that the person has a group of loyal and possibly dangerous individuals around them


All of the heathens, they love them some freaks
Observing that those who engage in questionable behavior or immoral actions are often attracted to unconventional or wild individuals


We got the heat (whatever I say)
Asserting that they possess firearms or dangerous weapons


Second verse, I'm locked in (uh-huh)
Entering the second verse of the song and expressing full focus and commitment


Whole squad on me, testin' (whole squad on me, testin')
The entire group of people surrounding them are supporting and evaluating their actions


Ten plus in mathematics (uh-huh)
Having a significant number of calculations or financial transactions happening simultaneously


Lotta racks on this plastic (whatever I say)
Possessing a large amount of money or credit cards


Six months down out in Cabo
Having spent six months in Cabo, possibly referring to a luxurious vacation


Jaleel tryna teach me Spanish (alright)
Being taught Spanish by someone named Jaleel, indicating a desire to expand language skills


Altoids shaped like Xanax (uh-huh)
Having Altoid breath mints that resemble Xanax pills


Cups filled up then vanish (whatever I say)
Filling cups with substances, which then disappear or are consumed


Yeah, I came out the streets with a demon, yeah (uh-huh)
Having grown up in a rough environment and possessing a fierce and aggressive nature


Stay high and creep low Lamborghini, yeah (uh-huh)
Maintaining a state of intoxication or drug use, while also moving in a discreet and secretive manner


I'm clutchin' the pole, I'ma stinger, yeah (uh-huh)
Holding onto a firearm or dangerous weapon, and comparing the weapon to a stinger


I got a main bitch but I mingle (whatever I say)
While having a primary romantic partner, also having casual relationships or interactions with others


I'm drownin' this pill with some lean, yeah (uh-huh)
Consuming drugs, particularly pills, with the addition of lean (codeine-based syrup)


The hook on the chopper Kareem, yeah (uh-huh)
Referring to the front sight of a machine gun as Kareem, an allusion to basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar


I'm poppin' these bitches like a bean, yeah (uh-huh)
Engaging in sexual activities with multiple individuals, referring to the act as popping like a bean


She sit in the coupe then she eatin', yeah (whatever I say)
Having a woman accompany him in a luxury car and being well taken care of


I send out more smoke than a chief, yeah (uh-huh)
Producing or creating more smoke or trouble than a typical leader or authority figure


I'll get at them chickens for cheap, yeah (uh-huh)
Having the ability to acquire or approach women easily, possibly referring to sexual pursuits


I'm spillin', designer my jeans, yeah (uh-huh)
Displaying wealth and luxury, with designer clothing being worn


My shirt all the way down to my feet, yeah (whatever I say)
Wearing an oversized shirt that reaches down to their feet, emphasizing a particular style or fashion choice


Spotted all over, she live by the law, as long as, shit, you meant it (uh-huh)
Referring to a woman who lives by her own rules and moral code, as long as it is genuine and sincere


I'm turnin' one M to a hundred of them (uh-huh)
Transforming or converting one million dollars into a hundred million dollars


And I'm 'bout to get me a V, yeah (whatever I say)
About to acquire a valuable asset or property, possibly referring to a luxury vehicle


Exotics on 'xotics on 'xotics on 'xotics, I want that bitch, I keep her (uh-huh)
Expressing a desire for various exotic or high-end items, reflecting their extravagant lifestyle


Poppin' them pills and I'm drinkin' my drank, man
Consuming drugs, particularly pills, while also drinking a mixture of alcoholic beverages


Fuck what they say, I need it (whatever I say)
Disregarding the opinions or judgments of others, emphasizing the personal desire or need for those substances


Old man shoulda just stayed in his place, I ghost that bitch, I don't need her, yeah
Advising an older individual to remain in their position or role, as they are no longer needed or relevant


Late at night, creeping around, hiding intentions or actions
Continuing to move discreetly and carefully, potentially to avoid detection or confrontation




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike G. Dean, Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Jacques Berman Webster, Joshua Howard Luellen

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