Hold up
Cal Scruby Lyrics


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People said I wouldn't amount to shit
Yeah, hold up, wow
Going hard and this is what you get
Yeah, hold up, wow
Used to ask my momma for the whip
Yeah, hold up, wow
Now I'm presidential in the six
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow

Yeah, hold up, hold up, roll up
I'mma need that light
Like right when I show up
None light when I pour
Drinking Doc Brown on ice 'til I throw up
They say I gotta dumb it down
Nah, I wouldn't do it for a hunned thou'
I don't need a deal, need a house in the
Hills with a walk-in closet you can run in
Wow matter fact run it now
I 'member when I used to get declined, oh
Used to hit the lows on the weekend
Now I'm making bitches hit the high notes
They say I'm going off the deep end
I'm in the i8 feelin' aight, though
Do I got some bitches that I fuck? Yeah
Do I got some bitches that I like? No

People said I wouldn't amount to shit
Yeah, hold up, wow
Going hard and this is what you get
Yeah, hold up, wow
Used to ask my momma for the whip
Yeah, hold up, wow
Now I'm presidential in the six
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow

I'm just tryna make a play
Whole team on the floor, can't guard 'em
Not there but you know I'm on the way
Five G's too low, that's a bargain
I'm a stones stove from the stardom
I been globetrotting like Harlem
In the UK throwing money on the stage
Pretty young thang
You're a step back like Harden
Yea, I'm burning loud, blow it by the pound
That's that sound
Got a vulture mouth, floating on the clouds
Back back down shots like a chopper
Put a hunned pounds 'front ya mouth
Bitch, I run the town, yeah, I shut it down
Wow

People said I wouldn't amount to shit
Yeah, hold up, wow
Going hard and this is what you get
Yeah, hold up, wow
Used to ask my momma for the whip
Yeah, hold up, wow
Now I'm presidential in the six
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow




Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow

Overall Meaning

In Cal Scruby's song "Hold Up," he reflects on his journey from being underestimated to achieving success. The lyrics convey a sense of triumph and confidence as he showcases his accomplishments and how far he has come.


The opening lines, "People said I wouldn't amount to shit, Yeah, hold up, wow," indicate that Scruby has faced criticism and doubt from others about his potential. However, he quickly dismisses those opinions by declaring that he is going hard and defying expectations.


The line, "Used to ask my momma for the whip," suggests that Scruby was once reliant on others for basic needs and resources. But now, he proudly claims to be "presidential in the six," referring to a luxurious car, indicating his rise to success and independence.


Scruby continues to assert his self-assuredness and refusal to conform to expectations. He mentions not dumbing down his talent for fame or money, and expresses the desire for a lavish lifestyle, such as a house in the hills with a walk-in closet.


The chorus emphasizes Scruby's response to those who doubted him, reiterating that he has surpassed their expectations and achieved greatness. The repetitive use of "hold up, wow" serves as a celebration of his success and serves to amplify the triumphant tone of the song.


Overall, "Hold Up" is an anthem of personal triumph and resilience, with Scruby boasting about his progress and proving his doubters wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

People said I wouldn't amount to shit
People doubted my potential and thought I would never achieve anything significant


Yeah, hold up, wow
This realization is surprising and impressive


Going hard and this is what you get
By working relentlessly, I have achieved success


Used to ask my momma for the whip
I used to rely on my mother for financial support, even for a car


Now I'm presidential in the six
Now, I am influential and powerful, driving a luxurious car


Yeah, hold up, wow yeah, hold up, wow
The continuous astonishment at my current status and accomplishments


Yeah, hold up, hold up, roll up
Wait a moment, wait a moment, let's celebrate


I'mma need that light
I require attention and recognition


Like right when I show up
As soon as I arrive or make an appearance


None light when I pour
No one can match the intensity and impact of my presence


Drinking Doc Brown on ice 'til I throw up
I consume alcoholic beverages excessively until I vomit


They say I gotta dumb it down
Some people suggest that I should simplify and lower my intellectual level


Nah, I wouldn't do it for a hunned thou'
However, I refuse to compromise my talents and intelligence even for a significant amount of money


I don't need a deal, need a house in the
I don't require a record deal, but I desire a luxurious house located in


Hills with a walk-in closet you can run in
Specifically, I want a house in the hills with an expansive walk-in closet


Wow matter fact run it now
Actually, I want it right now and I demand it to be implemented immediately


I 'member when I used to get declined, oh
I recall the times when I used to experience rejection and disapproval


Used to hit the lows on the weekend
In the past, I would feel depressed and down during the weekends


Now I'm making bitches hit the high notes
Now, I have women impressed and excited by my success


They say I'm going off the deep end
Some people believe that I am becoming too extreme or reckless in my actions


I'm in the i8 feelin' aight, though
I am driving a BMW i8 and feeling alright about it


Do I got some bitches that I fuck? Yeah
Do I have women who I engage in sexual activities with? Yes


Do I got some bitches that I like? No
However, I don't have any women that I genuinely like or have an emotional connection with


I'm just tryna make a play
I am simply attempting to make a successful move or achieve something significant


Whole team on the floor, can't guard 'em
My entire team is on the basketball court and unstoppable by the opposing team


Not there but you know I'm on the way
I may not be physically present yet, but you can be certain that I am on my way to success


Five G's too low, that's a bargain
The price of five thousand dollars is considered inexpensive or a good deal


I'm a stones stove from the stardom
I am only a short distance away from achieving fame and success


I been globetrotting like Harlem
I have been traveling extensively around the world, similar to the cultural vibrancy of Harlem


In the UK throwing money on the stage
I am in the United Kingdom and exuberantly throwing money onto the stage as a display of wealth


Pretty young thang
Referring to an attractive and young woman


You're a step back like Harden
Compared to basketball player James Harden's signature step-back move, you are falling behind or failing to keep up


Yea, I'm burning loud, blow it by the pound
Yes, I am consuming and smoking marijuana excessively and in large quantities


That's that sound
That noise or act represents my lifestyle and choices


Got a vulture mouth, floating on the clouds
I have an insatiable appetite for success and luxury, living in a state of euphoria and detachment


Back back down shots like a chopper
I am skillfully and confidently shooting down my enemies or opponents, similar to a helicopter firing shots


Put a hunned pounds 'front ya mouth
I am willing to bet one hundred pounds that I will emerge victorious or prove someone wrong


Bitch, I run the town, yeah, I shut it down
I am the dominant figure in town, effectively controlling and influencing everything


Wow
Impressively surprising




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Roy Purdy

This is a banger

Juanvazqueslol9

Roy Purdy oh shit what up Roy I didn't know u jam to him ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

Juanvazqueslol9

also im a fan from Houston texas liked ur vid on the meet up

ViperSurf

Orange justice

John Shelley

Ha lol

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Oaklyn Media

Man feels like a lifetime ago this song came out. Still slaps!!!

Jay TBO

it was haha, god I just been going over his old stuff man has he evolved so much lol Not for the worse IMO guys tragically underrated

takingURgreen

The true ๐Ÿ

Tronscrolls

Cal is straight the most underrated rapper in the game

Leif "The Viikiing" Erickson

Can't argue with that.

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