Hold up
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Hold up
Self-employed so I'm paying me
Stayin' true 'cause it stay to be
Won't loud part candy captain then get a ticket then pay the V
Rap 84 of the 83, ain't rhyme them and they end with me,
How you pay to get in the club, and then hate on the pressure y'all pay to see
Look at these whips we're riding in
Making ball and look easy baby, we don't practice like...
Sliding in I'm never super post when
I'm getting closer I'm just... the face
All the sinners star calling God,
All the rappers start calling Mace,
Drop sounding like an earthquake,
Trunk bound to make an earth shake
Every day is a movie for me, you like the destination on the first day
Telling me it's a birthday, new shoes and her persuade,
You should go appreciate the quire, I ain't the one you persuade,
She ain't worried of the hotel, I wouldn't even get to motel,
Mess around and take your girl from you then sell it to for the...
Oh... have her back, wont' love but I love the stacks
So I'm pulling up and then you know what
They looking at me like what is that
[Chorus]
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they've been calling me,
Soon they see me roll up, roll up
Don't know what to call that
So they call, they call, they call it
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they call it.
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they call it.
Soon they see roll up, uh, roll up,
Don't know what to call that
So they call, they call, they call it
Hold up
Told Brad to send me a track,
He send me a track to sound like a trap,
I don't know normally do this,
But hey when I do it sound like the trap,
Competition left me in flat, I'm just hoping that you trap,
I'm just hoping you try to try me,
Get drag around by your suit tie,
You can catch me in the forn city,
They don't even know I rap,
First album when platinum so they ain't many places on my map,
Going golf in Iraq, going shopping in Dubai
She'll be asking the man forgives and gives me the gift form Dubai
Bottle water with a mouse trap, no rat can get to my cheese
Her... get no scraps get no bad like her ratches
Wanna book me for five G's,
Read the sign and say stop please,
Can't knock me, my trunk knocking,
My making woman looking knock me,
Call me but I'm unreachable, too trill to be speaker too
God loss in my own garage and they couldn't find me for a week or two,
My trunk are open like pickable,
Me I'm... to be sipping through,
Came to blue, all my speakers blue, but I turn em up and my speakers do.
[Chorus]
Hold up man, just hold up man,
Rap to state then pour down,
Chew up cheese then throw up grants,
Then guess some bread you know I'm jam,
It's lunch time, she got one friend, but just one fine,
One four, one dime, you already know which one is mine,
Tripping like Jessy Jay, see love and got me in the... day
If it comes between hoes and dough I drop off chick and then scoop you pay,
Might as well, I might as well, passing up dough is a major feel,
Take the trip to South Africa, but can't lead the the paper like... pill,
Realest rapper you have ever meet, she want n autograph on her fake breast,
Too young is just too dumb, girl slow it down and take a break twist,
Check it out when my lack is out,
Don't worry bout it, I ain't stressed,
Hot chocolate on my hallo tips they might mess around and get a taste test.
[Chorus]
In Chamillionaire's song "Hold Up," the rapper goes into detail about his self-employment and staying true to himself. He criticizes those who pay to get into clubs and then complain about the pressure, and boasts about his success and flashy lifestyle. He also touches on his music career, including mentions of his first platinum album and doing shows in Iraq. Overall, the lyrics suggest that Chamillionaire is living his best life and enjoying the fruits of his labor.
One interesting fact about "Hold Up" is that it was released as a single in 2009, two years after Chamillionaire's last album. It was intended to be the lead single from his third studio album, but the album was ultimately scrapped due to issues with his record label. Despite this setback, the song was popular among fans and received critical acclaim.
Another interesting fact about "Hold Up" is that the beat was produced by frequent Chamillionaire collaborator Nerdy Beatz. The producer is known for his work with Chamillionaire and other Texas rappers, and has been praised for his ability to create catchy, hard-hitting beats.
The music video for "Hold Up" features a cameo from rapper Nipsey Hussle, who tragically passed away in 2019. The two rappers were friends and had collaborated on several songs before Hussle's death.
Some have interpreted the lyrics of "Hold Up" as a response to Chamillionaire's critics and fellow rappers who doubted his abilities. The line "All the rappers start calling Mace" is believed to be a reference to a period when Chamillionaire was unfairly compared to rapper Mase.
Chamillionaire has stated in interviews that "Hold Up" is one of his favorite songs that he's ever recorded. He has also said that the song was inspired by his love for flashy cars and designer clothes.
The chorus of "Hold Up" was inspired by a catchphrase Chamillionaire used to say in his early rap battles. He would say "hold up, hold up, hold up" when he wanted his opponent to stop rapping and let him go next.
Despite being a popular single, "Hold Up" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did reach #25 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and was a hit in Texas and other parts of the South.
The song was also featured in the 2010 video game NBA 2K11, which featured Chamillionaire's song "Good Morning" as its opening track.
The exact chords for "Hold Up" are not available, as it is a hip-hop song and does not feature traditional instrumental accompaniment. However, the song's beat is heavily influenced by Southern rap and trap music, with hard-hitting drums and a catchy melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold up
Stop and pay attention
Self-employed so I'm paying me
I work for myself and keep all of the profits
Stayin' true 'cause it stay to be
I remain authentic because that's just who I am
Won't loud part candy captain then get a ticket then pay the V
I won't drive recklessly and attract unwanted attention or get a ticket and have to pay a fine
Rap 84 of the 83, ain't rhyme them and they end with me
I've written 84 bars, even though they were only asking for 83, and I've made them rhyme
How you pay to get in the club, and then hate on the pressure y'all pay to see
It doesn't make sense to pay to enter a club, and then complain about the excitement and energy that you're paying to experience
Now we got mob block live again
My crew is back and making moves
Look at these whips we're riding in
Check out our fancy cars
Making ball and look easy baby, we don't practice like...
We make playing basketball look effortless, even though we don't practice much
Sliding in I'm never super post when
I never try to show off when I'm arriving
I'm getting closer I'm just... the face
I'm getting closer and closer to success, but I'm staying humble
All the sinners star calling God,
People who normally don't pray are now asking for help from a higher power
All the rappers start calling Mace,
People are starting to reach out to me for guidance in the music industry
Drop sounding like an earthquake,
My music drops with so much energy that it shakes the ground
Trunk bound to make an earth shake
The bass in my car is so potent that it rattles the earth
Every day is a movie for me, you like the destination on the first day
My life is like a movie, and every day is exciting and new, while you're stuck in the same mundane routine
Telling me it's a birthday, new shoes and her persuade
Someone is trying to impress me with gifts and new clothes, but it won't sway me
You should go appreciate the quire, I ain't the one you persuade,
You should go admire someone else's accomplishments, because you won't be able to change my mind
She ain't worried of the hotel, I wouldn't even get to motel,
This woman isn't concerned with staying in a fancy hotel, but I wouldn't even settle for a motel
Mess around and take your girl from you then sell it to for the...
I could easily steal your girlfriend and sell it to someone else
Oh... have her back, wont' love but I love the stacks
I could end up with your girl, but I'm more interested in making money
So I'm pulling up and then you know what
I'm arriving with a lot of swagger
They looking at me like what is that
People are surprised by my boldness and confidence
[Chorus]
A repeated section of the song to bring emphasis to the main message
Told Brad to send me a track,
I asked Brad to send me a music track
He send me a track to sound like a trap,
He sent me a track that sounds like a trap beat
I don't know normally do this,
This isn't something I usually do
But hey when I do it sound like the trap,
But when I do it, I make it sound great
Competition left me in flat,
My competition is struggling to keep up with me
I'm just hoping that you trap,
I'm hoping that you make music with the same trap sound
I'm just hoping you try to try me,
I'm hoping someone challenges me to a competition
Get drag around by your suit tie,
They'll lose so badly, they'll get dragged around by their own suit tie
You can catch me in the forn city,
You can find me hanging out with beautiful women in the city
They don't even know I rap,
Some people don't even know that I'm a rapper
First album when platinum so they ain't many places on my map,
My first album was so successful that I've already traveled to many places for performances
Going golf in Iraq, going shopping in Dubai
I'm traveling all over the world and experiencing new things
She'll be asking the man forgives and gives me the gift form Dubai
A woman will beg her man to buy me a gift from Dubai
Bottle water with a mouse trap, no rat can get to my cheese
I'm keeping my possessions safe from people who would try to take advantage of me
Her... get no scraps get no bad like her ratches
Someone who is unworthy of my attention will receive no scraps or benefits
Wanna book me for five G's,
Someone wants to pay me five thousand dollars for a performance
Read the sign and say stop please,
They'll realize that they can't afford me
Can't knock me, my trunk knocking,
You can't criticize me because my music is too good and my car's sound system is too loud
My making woman looking knock me,
Women are attracted to me because of my success and confidence
Call me but I'm unreachable, too trill to be speaker too
People are trying to reach me but I'm too cool and busy to talk
God loss in my own garage and they couldn't find me for a week or two,
I was so busy with my music that I got lost in my own garage for weeks
My trunk are open like pickable,
My car trunk is always accessible and packed full of goodies
Me I'm... to be sipping through,
I'm living the high life and enjoying every moment
Came to blue, all my speakers blue, but I turn em up and my speakers do.
I came to have fun, and I always keep my music blaring
Hold up man, just hold up man,
Wait just a moment, hold on a sec
Rap to state then pour down,
I'll catch everyone's attention with my rap, then things will start to really heat up
Chew up cheese then throw up grants,
I'll enjoy some luxuries, but I'll also give back to those in need
Then guess some bread you know I'm jam,
Then I'll find a way to make even more money
It's lunch time, she got one friend, but just one fine,
It's time to eat, and I have one attractive friend with me
One four, one dime, you already know which one is mine,
I have one four and one dime, and you already know which one I'll choose
Tripping like Jessy Jay, see love and got me in the... day
I'm tripping like Jesse Jay because I'm in love and it has my mind racing all day long
If it comes between hoes and dough I drop off chick and then scoop you pay,
If I have to choose between women or money, I'll go for the money every time
Might as well, I might as well, passing up dough is a major feel,
I might as well make money while I can, because not taking the opportunity would be a huge mistake
Take the trip to South Africa, but can't lead the the paper like... pill,
I'll take a trip to South Africa, but I can't leave behind the chance to make money
Realest rapper you have ever meet, she want n autograph on her fake breast,
I'm the most genuine rapper you'll ever meet, and some women want me to sign their implants
Too young is just too dumb, girl slow it down and take a break twist,
Young people are too naive, and they should take their time before jumping into things
Check it out when my lack is out,
Look at me when I'm showing off my car
Don't worry bout it, I ain't stressed,
Don't worry about anything, because I'm not stressed
Hot chocolate on my hallo tips they might mess around and get a taste test.
My car's mufflers are so hot that someone might accidentally touch them
[Chorus]
A repeated section of the song to bring emphasis to the main message
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Cortell Johnson, Jerry Peters, Kejuan Waliek Muchita, Sean Puffy Combs, Troy Donald Jamerson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 it's still a vibe 🤞🏾💯🔥🔥🔥
@suspect2774
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@marquismitchell8126
Stg been playing it out like it just released
@capricorngoat
@@marquismitchell8126 lol 🤣💯
@Tigbitties86
If you didn't grow up in this era, you don't got a clue what you were missing
@LuzMaria95
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@garrettallen3278
Straight up 💯💪🙌
@tazmiah05
Facts NYC clubs even DC was crazy.
@brooklynbryant9489
This why this era so mixxy because that 2,000s era paved the way
@hellomynameisvaprusk
Facts 💯