Hold You Down
Bun B Feat. Trey Songz Mike Jones & Baby Lyrics


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Hey, hey, we keeping it real, samba baby

[Chorus]
If you need love I'm loving, if you need a thug I'm thugging, if you need a hustla,
Whatever you need girl ima hold you down,
If you need a lil' dough we flipping got somewhere to go I'm whipping,
Be a love hustla whatever you need girl ima hold you down
Bun B da ima man amongst men my chain is white gold my steel is Tungsten
I'm made of tough skin you gon' respect me
(hold up) take mo then a average nigga to check me
I'm a rider till the wheels go balling they blow out
(damn) one hundred and one percent G and its no doubt
That if you need a man to make you feel secure then baby
You ain't gotta look no more I got the cure

You want money and jewels (jewels)
You want clothes and cars (cars)
Wanna live VIP rubbing shoulders wit stars (stars)
Wanna fly in G4's (4's)
Or sail the seas then your wish is my command
You can do what ya please (hey)
The lap of luxury is what you'll be laying in just respect
The playa and the game that hes playing in (for real)
I can show you a side of life you never seen (huh)
Cause even the king of trill needs himself a queen

[Chorus]

See all that listening to them hoes in your ear gotta quit
I see they smile when I'm around when I leave
They talk shit they just mad cause I got you flipping jagos
Popping tags brand new clothes you cant tell by the tag
I don't mean to boast and brag but them hoes around you hating
They just waiting on you to slip so I could leave yo ass with nathan
Then when I do that they gon' back door and try to holla
Hoping I'm a do them like you and drop them off some dollas
But I ain't cause I can't afford to go back down that road
Id rather stay on my J-O and stack a bank roll
But I ain't cause I cant afford to go back down that road
Id rather stay on my J-O and stack a bank roll
But if you real and you down and in public you don't clown holla at me ill be around
(mike Jones) but if you real and you down
And in public you don't clown holla at me ill be around Yea

[Chorus]

I been putting it down nigga and holding my grounds
Nigga from off the mound nigga we ducking them clowns
Nigga taking they crown nigga and shoving the town
Nigga rocks off the ground got the cush by the pounds
Nigga ankle blingin' baby wrist on freeze got
The pinky on the ice love a bitch wit gold teeth nigga hot
Girl nigga loving the G keep the work under the seat
She do it for me take a trip to port her off to the beach
Tell her homie hold it down cause we hustle to eat
And got me feeling like I lost my Jones I done lost my horns
So H town is on and nothing change
Cause the palms got chrome nigga do this in the early
Cause we getting it on and baby girl you could shop alone
And fly the four to France and take a hundred bones





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Hold You Down" by Bun B feat. Trey Songz, Mike Jones, and Baby emphasizes that Bun B is a man who respects the importance of keeping it real in life. He proclaims that he is a tough individual whose chain is made of white gold and whose steel is made of tungsten. He further states that he is a man who possesses a hundred and one percent G that cannot be doubted, serving as a one-man army who can protect and secure any girl in his life. He promises to help her accomplish her goals in life, whatever they may be, and to be there to support her through thick and thin.


In the chorus, Trey Songz, with his soulful voice, sings about being there for the girl he loves, whether she needs love, a thug, or a hustler. He promises to hold her down in whatever way possible, including making money for her, providing her with a place to go, and being a love hustler.


The last verse of the song emphasizes that the girl shouldn't listen to the hoes in her ear that talk behind her back. Mike Jones emphasizes that he loves the girl in his life, and he's not going to let anyone else mess up their relationship. He promises to be there for her and work hard to provide for them as they continue living their lives together.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, we keeping it real, samba baby
We're being authentic and genuine, dancing the samba.


If you need love I'm loving, if you need a thug I'm thugging, if you need a hustla,
I can provide you with affection or toughness, and help you make money, whatever you require.


Whatever you need girl ima hold you down,
I will always be there for you supporting and protecting you.


If you need a lil' dough we flipping got somewhere to go I'm whipping,
If you need some money, we can get it together, and I'll drive you there.


Be a love hustla whatever you need girl ima hold you down
I'm willing to hustle to provide for you, always staying by your side.


Bun B da ima man amongst men my chain is white gold my steel is Tungsten
I am a strong and respectable man, with valuable possessions.


I'm made of tough skin you gon' respect me
I can withstand anything, and you will give me the respect I deserve.


(hold up) take mo then a average nigga to check me
It takes more than the average person to challenge or defeat me.


I'm a rider till the wheels go balling they blow out
I will stick by you no matter what obstacles we face, until we can't anymore.


(damn) one hundred and one percent G and its no doubt
I am completely authentic and genuine, there's no question.


That if you need a man to make you feel secure then baby
If you're looking for a man to make you feel safe and protected, I can do that.


You ain't gotta look no more I got the cure
You don't need to search any further, because I am the solution.


You want money and jewels (jewels)
You desire wealth and valuable possessions.


You want clothes and cars (cars)
You want fashionable clothing and luxurious cars.


Wanna live VIP rubbing shoulders wit stars (stars)
You want to live in a VIP lifestyle, socializing with celebrities.


Wanna fly in G4's (4's)
You desire to travel in luxurious G4 planes.


Or sail the seas then your wish is my command
If you want to sail on the oceans, I will make it happen for you.


You can do what ya please (hey)
You have the freedom to do whatever you want.


The lap of luxury is what you'll be laying in just respect
You will be living in luxury if you respect me.


The playa and the game that hes playing in (for real)
I am a player in the game of life, and you are part of the game.


I can show you a side of life you never seen (huh)
I can offer you unique experiences and perspectives that you've never had before.


Cause even the king of trill needs himself a queen
Even someone as powerful as me, needs a special woman to be with.


See all that listening to them hoes in your ear gotta quit
You need to stop listening to negative people talking behind your back.


I see they smile when I'm around when I leave
I notice they're fake and pretend to like you when I'm there, but stop when I'm gone.


They talk shit they just mad cause I got you flipping jagos
They're jealous of your happiness and material possessions that I've given you.


Popping tags brand new clothes you cant tell by the tag
We buy new clothes without bothering with the price tag.


I don't mean to boast and brag but them hoes around you hating
I don't want to brag, but the women around you are jealous and spiteful.


They just waiting on you to slip so I could leave yo ass with nathan
They are hoping that you mess up, so I will leave you with nothing.


Then when I do that they gon' back door and try to holla
If that happens, they will try to talk to me and get involved in our relationship.


Hoping I'm a do them like you and drop them off some dollas
Thinking that I will give them money like I've given you.


But I ain't cause I can't afford to go back down that road
I won't do that because I can't afford to repeat that mistake.


Id rather stay on my J-O and stack a bank roll
I'd rather continue working hard and accumulating wealth.


But if you real and you down and in public you don't clown holla at me ill be around
If you're loyal, honest, and don't act foolish in public, I will always be there.


(mike Jones) but if you real and you down
Mike Jones intervenes to reinforce the same message.


And in public you don't clown holla at me ill be around Yea
If you're respectful and composed in public, I'll always stay with you by your side.


I been putting it down nigga and holding my grounds
I've been working hard and standing my ground.


Nigga from off the mound nigga we ducking them clowns
I'm from the streets and trying to avoid troublemakers.


Nigga taking they crown nigga and shoving the town
I'm taking over the town and showing my power.


Nigga rocks off the ground got the cush by the pounds
I've got plenty of drugs, including marijuana.


Nigga ankle blingin' baby wrist on freeze got
I'm wearing expensive jewelry, including a watch and bracelet.


The pinky on the ice love a bitch wit gold teeth nigga hot
I like women with gold teeth and my pinky ring is also adorned in ice.


Girl nigga loving the G keep the work under the seat
Women are drawn to me and I keep my drugs hidden in my car.


She do it for me take a trip to port her off to the beach
She goes on trips with me and I take her to the beach.


Tell her homie hold it down cause we hustle to eat
I tell my friend to cover for me while I'm out hustling for food.


And got me feeling like I lost my Jones I done lost my horns
I feel like I've lost my confidence and strength.


So H town is on and nothing change
Regardless, Houston is still going strong.


Cause the palms got chrome nigga do this in the early
My car wheels shine because we're always out early.


Cause we getting it on and baby girl you could shop alone
We're working hard and you can go shopping on your own.


And fly the four to France and take a hundred bones
We can fly to France and spend $100,000.


[Chorus]
Reiterating that we'll always hold you down and help you however we can.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE JONES, TREMAINE NEVERSON, BERNARD FREEMAN, BRYAN WILLIAMS, BRANDON GREEN

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