Cant Hold Us Down feat. Lil
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

So what am I not supposed to have an opinion
Why shouldn't I be allowed to speak my mind?

Should I keep quiet just because I'm a woman
Am I supposed to stay silent because of my gender?

Call me a bitch cause I speak what's on my mind
Don't label me as a derogatory term just because I have the courage to express my views.

Guess it's easier for you to swallow if I sat and smiled
It seems like you prefer me to hide my true feelings and pretend to be content.

When a female fires back suddenly big talker don't know how to act
Men often react poorly when confronted by a woman who speaks up for herself.

So he does what every little boy would do
Immature men tend to respond with childish behavior.

Makin' up a few false rumors or two
They spread lies and gossip to discredit the woman who challenged them.

That for sure is not a man for me, slanderin' names for popularity
I refuse to associate myself with a man who resorts to slander to gain popularity.

It's sad you only get your fame through controversy
I pity those who only find success by creating drama and controversy.

But now it's time for me to come and give you more to say
I will not be silenced and will continue standing up for myself and other women.

This is for my girls all around the world
This message is for all the women around the world who have faced disrespect and mistreatment.

Who have come across a man that don't respect your worth
Women who have encountered men who do not value or respect their worth.

Thinkin all women should be seen and not heard
Men who believe that women should not have a voice or opinion.

So what do we do girls, shout out loud
Let's speak up and make our voices heard.

Lettin 'em know were gonna stand our ground
We won't back down and will refuse to be silenced.

So lift your hands high and wave 'em proud
Let's celebrate our strength and defiance.

Take a deep breath and say it loud
Take a moment to gather yourself and confidently express your views.

Never can, never will Can't hold us down
We will never allow ourselves to be silenced or oppressed.

Here's something I just can't understand
I'm confused about why there's a double standard in society.

If the guy have three girls then he's the man
Men are praised for having multiple female partners.

He can even give her some head, or sex her off
Men are applauded for engaging in sexual acts with women.

But if a girl do the same, she's a whore
Women are judged and criticized for engaging in the same behavior as men.

But the tables about to turn
It's time for women to reclaim their power and challenge societal norms.

I bet my fame on it Cats take my ideas, and put their name on it
I believe that things will change and I'm willing to take a risk for this cause.

It's aight though, you can't hold me down
Despite the challenges and obstacles, I won't be silenced or discouraged.

I got to keep on moving
I have to continue pushing forward and fighting for change.

To my girls to their man who be trying to mac
This message is also for women who are in relationships with men who try to manipulate and control them.

Do it right back to him and let that be that You need to let him know that his game is whack And Lil Kim and Christina Aguilera got yo back
Let's show these men that we won't put up with their behavior and that we have each other's support and solidarity.

You're just a little boy
You're acting immature and childish.

Think you so cute, so coy
You believe that your charm can excuse your bad behavior.

You must talk so big to make up for smaller things
You try to compensate for your shortcomings by boasting and acting superior.

All you do is annoy You must talk big to make up for smaller things
You are irritating and frustrating, and your bravado is a facade for insecurity.

Uh, oh oh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh Can't hold us down Yeah, we here, we back again, yeah, Lil Kim and Christina Aguilera Can't hold us down
We won't allow ourselves to be silenced or overlooked, and we will always stand strong and united, with or without the approval of men.