Hold Up
Angela Hunte/P. Diddy Lyrics
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I want this shit motherfuckin' blarin'
It ain't loud enough man
Oh these muh'fuckers think I'm goin' play with 'em
Oh I ain't goin' play wit'cha, I ain't goin' play wit'cha man!
Ha ha ha, I need y'all to sing children
Sing, I like it when the children sing
I like it when you sing, I like it when they sing man
Oh it's comin', aw man something's comin'
I like this sound of this, something's comin'
You can picture like a photograph, envision the image
Of one-two-fifth street and Lenox
The old folks their souls are cold like tenants
Tryin' to keep your weight up better eat that spinach
For four twenty-five niggas lives get diminished
The world serious, I'm tryin' to win a pennant
Cops be on patrol through the block every minute
Itchin' just to pop somethin', swearin' I'm a menace
They disturb me but it's love like tennis
Man, cap to the side and my jersey is vintage
Chicks'll make a nigga dick hard like a Guinness
Damn it's a scam but I handle my business
Tryin' to be the man if the Lord be my witness
Do my ? with the walk sign for my physical fitness
16's sicker than all signed flows it's ridiculous
Hold up
[Chorus]
Told y'all really really y'all can't hold up
Told y'all really really y'all can't hold up
Told y'all really really y'all can't hold up
Hold up, hold up hold up hold up hold up
Easy now I'm seein' 'em, mind where you patrol
Fall back young'un, play your lane like a goal
When his majesty speaks, speech defy gravity
Blue tooth nigga but I don't have any cavities
Diddy got it wrapped like cocoons
Pop shit like needles through ? balloons
I urge you to tell a friend, warn a brother
About my splurges, merges with Warner Brothers
Thugs actin' funny cause chicks call me honey
See a 9 figure nigga makin' Bugs Bunny money
Eons beyond bling bling
So I chose to get engaged to these sweet 16's
Make a name, let it bang so beautiful
The theme music for crews that move pharmaceuticals
Or, suitable for, a recruit-able whore
To service the whole crew when we out on tour
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
[Chorus]
It's like the music will literally stop time
(Hold up hold up hold up)
We roll up, 20 deep, cock D swoll up
Get inflicted by my verbal conviction
A Bad Boy but far from a Detroit Piston
You're not focused enough, you're not listenin'
You need to slow down, hold up like kickstand
Hop to it, get on your grind music
Across 110th sharp Caesar with a lime music
Fine-tuned with the proper soul seasoning
Your live shows are boring you're just not pleasin' 'em
Stop teasin' 'em you can't rock Palladium
We bring New York back like that West side stadium
Fuck the game and if the fame went away
Still be the hardest workin' man in entertainment today
Learn a lesson and that's, no questionin' that
No guesswork involved so stop stressin' the facts
Hold up
[Chorus]
In Angela Hunte and P. Diddy's song "Hold Up," the artists portray their experiences growing up in the streets of New York City. The song begins with Diddy insisting that the volume be turned up, connoting the urgency of his message. He then speaks about the lives of people living on 125th Street and Lenox Avenue, whose "souls are cold like tenants" due to the struggles of living in the area. He encourages listeners to eat spinach to keep their strength up in the face of adversity. Diddy talks about the seriousness of the world and the need to fight to win a pennant, as well as the constant presence of cops on the block. He believes it is love, not hate, that drives the attention of the police, comparing it to playing tennis. He wears a cap to the side of his head and a vintage jersey and claims to handle his business, striving to be the best with the Lord as his witness. He walks with the light and maintains physical fitness. His lyrics are sicker than all the signed flows, making listeners pay attention before the chorus declares that they can't hold up.
In the next verse, Diddy advises the young to mind their own business like a goal symbolizing the need to stay focused. He speaks about how he is a blue-tooth-nigger meaning that he is a successful businessman who has taken control of his life. His name is big because of his success, which he compares to being wrapped in a cocoon. He pops shit like needles through balloons, urges others to tell a friend, and warns that his splurges merge with Warner Brothers. Women love him because of his money, and his finances are compared to Bugs Bunny's. He is beyond "bling bling," and his music is suitable for crews that move pharmaceuticals. He speaks about engaging with Sweet 16s before referring to someone in his crew as a recruit-able whore. The song ends with Diddy reminding others to hold up like a kickstand, to hop to it and get their grind music, to remain focused, and to avoid stress by sticking to the facts.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo turn me up in my headphones man
Increase the volume of my headphones, I want it loud.
I want this shit motherfuckin' blarin'
I want the music blasting at maximum volume.
It ain't loud enough man
The music is not loud enough and needs to be turned up more.
Oh these muh'fuckers think I'm goin' play with 'em
Others believe that I am not serious but I am not playing around.
Oh I ain't goin' play wit'cha, I ain't goin' play wit'cha man!
I will not play around with you, I am serious.
Ha ha ha, I need y'all to sing children
I want the audience to sing along with me.
Sing, I like it when the children sing
I enjoy hearing people sing along with me.
I like it when you sing, I like it when they sing man
I appreciate when people sing with me.
That lets you know something's comin'
The audience can sense that something important is about to happen.
Oh it's comin', aw man something's comin'
Something significant is about to take place.
I like this sound of this, something's comin'
I enjoy the music and know that something important is about to happen.
You can picture like a photograph, envision the image
You can imagine the scene as if it were a photograph,
Of one-two-fifth street and Lenox
A specific location in New York City.
The old folks their souls are cold like tenants
The older generation is distant and aloof like tenants in a building.
Tryin' to keep your weight up better eat that spinach
To stay healthy, it is essential to eat nutritious food.
For four twenty-five niggas lives get diminished
Some individuals' lives end tragically.
The world serious, I'm tryin' to win a pennant
The world is a serious place, and I am trying to succeed.
Cops be on patrol through the block every minute
Police are constantly monitoring the neighborhood.
Itchin' just to pop somethin', swearin' I'm a menace
Police are eager to make an arrest and view me as a troublemaker.
They disturb me but it's love like tennis
Police may bother me, but it is a part of the game like tennis.
Man, cap to the side and my jersey is vintage
I am wearing a cap turned to the side, and my sports jersey is old but classic.
Chicks'll make a nigga dick hard like a Guinness
Women can arouse men sexually.
Damn it's a scam but I handle my business
The industry is corrupt, but I manage my affairs well.
Tryin' to be the man if the Lord be my witness
I am striving to be successful, and God is my witness.
Do my ? with the walk sign for my physical fitness
I exercise by walking and using the pedestrian crossing signal.
16's sicker than all signed flows it's ridiculous
My lyrics are better than those of signed artists, and it is ridiculous.
Told y'all really really y'all can't hold up
Others cannot impede my progress.
Easy now I'm seein' 'em, mind where you patrol
Be aware of your surroundings as you move around.
Fall back young'un, play your lane like a goal
Stay in your lane and do not get ahead of yourself.
When his majesty speaks, speech defy gravity
My words are powerful and seem to defy gravity.
Blue tooth nigga but I don't have any cavities
I have a Bluetooth device, but my teeth are clean and healthy.
Diddy got it wrapped like cocoons
I have everything under control and organized.
Pop shit like needles through ? balloons
I talk confidently and assertively.
I urge you to tell a friend, warn a brother
Spread the word and inform others about me.
About my splurges, merges with Warner Brothers
My business deals and collaborations with Warner Brothers.
Thugs actin' funny cause chicks call me honey
Some people may act awkwardly due to my relationships with women.
See a 9 figure nigga makin' Bugs Bunny money
I earn a lot of money, even like Bugs Bunny.
Eons beyond bling bling
I am more evolved than flashy jewelry.
So I chose to get engaged to these sweet 16's
I prefer to work and collaborate with young musicians.
Make a name, let it bang so beautiful
Making a name for yourself is gratifying and lovely.
The theme music for crews that move pharmaceuticals
My music is popular among drug dealers.
Or, suitable for, a recruit-able whore
My music appeals to women who trade sexual favors.
To service the whole crew when we out on tour
Women will accompany the group during tours.
It's like the music will literally stop time
The music is so captivating that it seems to pause time.
(Hold up hold up hold up)
Pause for a moment.
We roll up, 20 deep, cock D swoll up
We arrive with a large group, and I am confident and prepared.
Get inflicted by my verbal conviction
My words convince and influence others.
A Bad Boy but far from a Detroit Piston
I am tough and assertive but not a basketball player from Detroit.
You're not focused enough, you're not listenin'
You are not paying attention or concentrating enough.
You need to slow down, hold up like kickstand
You need to slow down and pause for a moment.
Hop to it, get on your grind music
Get to work and be productive.
Across 110th sharp Caesar with a lime music
Music that has an edgy, assertive quality.
Fine-tuned with the proper soul seasoning
My music is perfectly crafted with the right emotion and feeling.
Your live shows are boring you're just not pleasin' 'em
Your performances do not connect with the audience and are not satisfying them.
Stop teasin' 'em you can't rock Palladium
Stop pretending to be cool because you cannot perform in top venues.
We bring New York back like that West side stadium
My music is a throwback to the iconic New York City stadium.
Fuck the game and if the fame went away
I do not care about the industry or if my fame declines.
Still be the hardest workin' man in entertainment today
I will continue to work hard and be successful in the entertainment industry.
Learn a lesson and that's, no questionin' that
There is a lesson to be learned, and it is clear.
No guesswork involved so stop stressin' the facts
There is no need for speculation, so stop worrying about the facts.
Hold up
Pause for a moment.
[Chorus]
Repeat the chorus of the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLENN C JOHNSON, JERRY EUGENE PETERS, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, SEAN COMBS, TROY DONALD JAMERSON
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