At the age of 16, B-SHOC's heart started beating to the beat of rap music. Falling in love with the style, he pursued a career. With the success came the "rock-star" lifestyle which consisted of partying and women. Between performing and promoting, this fast life locked B-SHOC in the night clubs almost every night of the week.
The chase for fame and money, and never seeming to reach satisfaction began to fill his heart with emptiness. Reaching a state of depression, B-SHOC became tired of the race. Knowing that God had his hand on him the whole time, B-SHOC knew it was time to run back to Him. B-SHOC disappeared from the scene for quite some time. After time off and prayer, he came back with quite an announcement... "From here on out, I'm making Jesus music!"
What a shock! Losing some fans and even some friends didn't stop B-SHOC from pursuing his calling.
Since then God has opened many doors for B-SHOC, traveling around the country, packing concerts full of energy and excitement for Jesus. B-SHOC's passion is to show people that praising God can be so much fun. Thru his concerts and CDs, he prays more people come to know Jesus and develop a closer relationship with Him. He gives ALL Glory to God.
Hold up
B-SHOC Lyrics
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She was on a wave
Singin' everyday
But when she met him he changed her demeanor
And nothin was the same
Smile don't look the same anymore
She be ignorin' the sign cause he be on her mind all day
Thinkin' She'll never find another man
And he mind is like a prison
He says it's love when it isn't
And they always argue bout the same things
Crazy what we
Do for love
This ain't what I thought it was
Losing myself for us
Not enough
Hold up
Tell me have you seen him
Stand bout six foot two
Looks just like you
And my heart skips a beat
when I see him
But he don't know himself no more
I'm not your mama's slidin' door
Either your in or your out
Cause you're up then your down
Boy stop playin around
Ooo you can't be serious
I was lost
Now I'm found
And I don't want you around me
So do you and baby ima do me
But I think it's crazy
Crazy what we
Do for love
This ain't what I thought it was
Losing myself for us
Not enough
Hold up
A'int nothin to talk about baby
This love is driven me crazy
A'int nothin to talk about baby
This love is driven me crazy
A'int nothin to talk about baby
This love is driven me crazy
Crazy what we
Do for love
This ain't what I thought it was
Losing myself for us
Not enough
Hold up
The lyrics of B-SHOC's song Hold Up describe the effects of an unhealthy relationship on an individual. The song talks about how the girl in the relationship was once a happy and carefree person before she met her partner. However, after she met him everything changed, and she became more subdued and unhappy. The girl is constantly ignoring the warning signs in the relationship because she has convinced herself that this is the best she can do, and that no other man would want her. The boy in the relationship also seems to be struggling with himself, and is unsure of what he wants. He is indecisive, and his mood keeps fluctuating, which frustrates the girl.
The song highlights how love can make people do crazy things. People often lose themselves completely for the sake of love, and they end up becoming someone they are not. Instead of uplifting and inspiring each other, unhealthy relationships can be detrimental to one's emotional wellbeing. The lyricist uses the phrase "Hold Up" to encourage the listener to pause and take stock of the situation in their own love life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me have you seen her
Have you encountered a woman who was once happy and carefree but changed after meeting a man?
She was on a wave
The woman was happy and fulfilled in her life before meeting the man.
Singin' everyday
The woman had a positive attitude and enjoyed each day.
But when she met him he changed her demeanor
However, when she met the man, he caused her to change her behavior.
And nothin was the same
Everything in her life changed after meeting the man.
Smile don't look the same anymore
The woman is no longer as happy as she once was.
She be ignorin' the sign cause he be on her mind all day
Despite warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, the woman still thinks of the man constantly.
Thinkin' She'll never find another man that wants to stay
The woman worries that if she leaves the man, she won't find another partner.
And he mind is like a prison
The woman feels trapped in the relationship.
He says it's love when it isn't
The man claims to love her, but his behavior shows otherwise.
And they always argue bout the same things
The couple has regular arguments that don't seem to be resolved.
Crazy what we Do for love
It's amazing what people will do in the name of love.
This ain't what I thought it was
The woman realizes that the relationship isn't what she expected.
Losing myself for us
The woman has lost a part of herself by sacrificing everything for the relationship.
Not enough
It's not worth it to continue the relationship.
Hold up
Stop and think about the situation.
Tell me have you seen him
Have you met a man who reminds you of the one I'm describing?
Stand bout six foot two
The man is tall.
Looks just like you
The man looks like the person being spoken to.
And my heart skips a beat when I see him
The woman is still attracted to the man, even though she knows the relationship is unhealthy.
But he don't know himself no more
The man is lost and confused in his own life.
I'm not your mama's slidin' door
The woman won't continue to let the man in and out of her life like a revolving door.
Either your in or your out
The relationship has no chance if the man doesn't commit fully.
Cause you're up then your down
The man's mood and feelings towards the woman change often.
Boy stop playin around
The woman is fed up with the man's games and wants him to stop playing with her emotions.
Ooo you can't be serious
The woman can't believe the man's behavior is serious.
I was lost
The woman was lost in the relationship.
Now I'm found
The woman has realized the true nature of the relationship and has found her way out.
And I don't want you around me
The woman no longer wants the man in her life.
So do you and baby ima do me
The woman is moving on with her life, while the man can do whatever he wants.
A'int nothin to talk about baby This love is driven me crazy
There's nothing left to discuss about the relationship because it's caused too much pain and turmoil.
Crazy what we Do for love
It's amazing what people will do in the name of love.
This ain't what I thought it was
The woman realizes that the relationship isn't what she expected.
Losing myself for us
The woman has lost a part of herself by sacrificing everything for the relationship.
Not enough
It's not worth it to continue the relationship.
Hold up
Stop and think about the situation.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dominique Branch, Nykema Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Racine
This is really cool, again thank you for your creativity with God and His word and Music :) keep going
PSE Mentalist
I love it B-Shoc you hit it outta the ballpark homerun
Lacie Helms
I love your music
psycho justin Bennett
This is fire I been listening to it on repeat
Manchester Magnet Fisherman
No clue why it took me so long to come across this song but man I am glad I did. The beat hits hard, but the Good News hits harder! Love it!!!
JaLeigh K.
Hey bshoc I love your music. I first met you at summer camp. Then one year when you didn't come for a concert I actually sung your song Helicopter on stage. Once again I love your music.
Catherine Reynolds
i love it
Albert Nix
This is an official Albert Basshead song.....man this is droppin that mega bass plus the good news!! Love it - Shoc the World
Ashley Cane
Love it
CALIGS
My man this song is Icy Hot Stuntin!!