Hold Up
Cory Mo ft Big K.R.I.T. Talib Lyrics
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No no no no no nigga
Fuck what you heard homeboy
Real niggas on deck
Goons is out nigga hey
We do a hundred on the highway
Switching lane after lane
Ain't no stopping today
We brought them horses out tonight (hey)
Them big blocks dude
Cam phone pipes (hey)
I know you here em
Please who in your room would trade places with me
If I ain't what ya trying to be than why you hustling see
To be young black and rich
If that ain't the combination
Tell me when it switched
I need to know (listen)
Maybe the problem is your thinking to small
You niggas only wanna rap and that's all
Your only goal is to buy out the mall
I go and buy me a mall
You want the stuff for the summer
I'm goin' buy me the fall
And get a Myspace lick (yeah)
You know how many hits Myspace gets (yeah)
Man it's like I'm hurting feelings just by telling the truth
I'm hurting feelings in and out of this booth
Now listen
[Chorus]
You see me sitting in the turning lane (whooo)
Yours big but mine bigger man
You wanna brag about a lil change
You need to step up your game lil boy
You better Hold up [Repeat: x6]
You better sit your ass down
You better Hold up [Repeat: x6]
You better sit your ass down
Well pac I see these haters watching me
But I ain't tripping ya'll see there ain't no stopping me
Weigh in the middle
And I'm steady buying property
I got land to catch me you hit the lottery
Niggas so stop playing
Boy I ride what I want to and ye ain't know
See me buying what I want to
Walk out the store 100 thousand in my pocket
You can tell how I want
I ball like a dog
Horsing at the red light
On chrome drop top candy red type
Four fifty four nigga want better bring it home
(fresh off vacation all this hate got me paranoid)
Yeah better know it
Wanna bring it you ain't ready for it
No right now what's ya tell em go get boy
And lights out
And nigga I ain't playing with ya
Come any day I'll hit ya
Don't let me pull up on ya in that turning lane nigga
[Chorus:]
My bread stack high like mike in NBA highlights
Man just means jacuzzi bubbling with sky lights
Smoke cool L jueal kill a niggas eye sight
Wal mart stops in eight seven like damn right
My wrist stay glistening
Two birds kissing
I'm sick of all this money somebody call a physician in
The American dream I'm with niggas is visioning
You clowns ain't making it rain it's just drizzling
Acting like I ain't paid what you talking bout
I throw a party at the bank walk a million out
Got over thirty movies what you think you doing to me
You sold a couple records how you think you gon' do me
You know I'm in shape I slap you you gon' try and sue me
I buy you off slide off with your lil cutie
All the money is a god damn new sense
Look at my career yeah I'm the blueprint
[Chorus]
The song "Hold Up" by Cory Mo featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli is a song about success, wealth, and how to navigate through the hurdles that come with it. The lyrics are filled with braggadocio as the artists boast about their lavish lifestyles, the cars they own, and the money they have. The song has a catchy chorus that emphasizes the message of the song, which is to stay humble even when you're successful.
The first verse by Talib Kweli talks about the difficulty of becoming rich and successful as a black man. He urges his listeners to dream big and not limit themselves to just buying things like clothes or jewelry. He also takes a jab at rappers who only care about their image and the material things they can acquire. The chorus emphasizes the idea that just because one has a little money does not mean they have achieved success. The idea is to step up one's game and keep striving for greatness.
The second verse by Big K.R.I.T. talks about his wealth and success. He compares himself to Michael Jordan and emphasizes his own accomplishments. He also takes a shot at other rappers who may have sold a few records but do not possess the same level of success as him. He says that the money he has made is new sense, meaning something that never existed before. The verse emphasizes the idea that money can buy a lot, but it cannot buy talent or vision.
Overall, the song is a celebration of wealth and success, but it also urges the listener to stay humble and not let success get to their head.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all already know what this is homeboy
We don't need to explain what we're about to do
No no no no no nigga
Don't try to tell me what you think you know
Fuck what you heard homeboy
Don't believe the rumors; this is the real deal
Real niggas on deck
We're serious and ready to go
Goons is out nigga hey
Our crew of tough guys is here for backup
We do a hundred on the highway
We're driving fast and not slowing down
Switching lane after lane
We're navigating through traffic without hesitation
If the po po come in let em
We're not going to stop even if the police show up
Ain't no stopping today
We're going to keep going no matter what
We brought them horses out tonight (hey)
We're driving powerful and impressive cars tonight
Them big blocks dude
Our cars have large and powerful engines
Cam phone pipes (hey)
Our cars make a loud and impressive noise
I know you hear em
Our cars are so impressive that everyone can hear them
Please who in your room would trade places with me
I'm successful and living the life many people dream of
If I ain't what ya trying to be than why you hustling see
If you're not aspiring to be like me, why are you even trying?
To be young black and rich
Being successful and black is a powerful thing
If that ain't the combination
If black success isn't the winning combination, then what is?
Tell me when it switched
When did people stop aspiring to be successful and black?
I need to know (listen)
I'm trying to understand why people don't aspire to be like me
Maybe the problem is your thinking to small
You're not thinking big enough and aiming high enough
You niggas only wanna rap and that's all
You're not aiming to be successful in anything other than music
Your only goal is to buy out the mall
All you want is material possessions, not true success
I go and buy me a mall
I'm so successful that I can own an entire shopping mall
You want the stuff for the summer
You're only concerned with seasonal luxury items
I'm goin' buy me the fall
I'm going to own an entire season, not just buy seasonal items
And get a Myspace lick (yeah)
I'm so successful that I can even make money on outdated social media platforms
You know how many hits Myspace gets (yeah)
Even an old and outdated platform like Myspace gets a lot of attention
Man it's like I'm hurting feelings just by telling the truth
My success and wealth is making others feel inferior
I'm hurting feelings in and out of this booth
Even my music is making others feel inadequate
You see me sitting in the turning lane (whooo)
I'm in a powerful and impressive car sitting at a turning lane
Yours big but mine bigger man
My car is bigger, better, and more impressive than yours
You wanna brag about a lil change
You're only boasting about small amounts of money
You need to step up your game lil boy
You need to start aiming higher and achieving more
You better Hold up [Repeat: x6]
You need to stop and recognize my success and superiority
You better sit your ass down
Stop talking and start acknowledging my success
Well pac I see these haters watching me
People are envious of my success and are watching me closely
But I ain't tripping ya'll see there ain't no stopping me
I'm not concerned about others' envy or opinions; I'm unstoppable
Weigh in the middle
I'm wealthy and successful, but I'm also grounded and humble
And I'm steady buying property
I'm investing in real estate and acquiring assets
I got land to catch me you hit the lottery
I have so much wealth and assets that I'm set for life
Niggas so stop playing
People need to stop pretending to be successful like me
Boy I ride what I want to and ye ain't know
I'm so successful that I can afford any car I want
See me buying what I want to
I'm so wealthy that I can buy whatever I want without hesitation
Walk out the store 100 thousand in my pocket
I have so much money that I can carry around large amounts without concern
You can tell how I want
I live my life and spend my money how I see fit
I ball like a dog
I'm out of control with my wealth and success
Horsing at the red light
I'm revving my engine and showing off my powerful car
On chrome drop top candy red type
My car is flashy and impressive with unique features
Four fifty four nigga want better bring it home
My engine is powerful and I'm challenging others to try and compete
(fresh off vacation all this hate got me paranoid)
I'm fresh from vacation and feeling confident, but others' hate worries me
Yeah better know it
Don't doubt or underestimate my success
Wanna bring it you ain't ready for it
Don't try to challenge me unless you're prepared for the consequences
No right now what's ya tell em go get boy
I'm not interested in talking or negotiating; I want action now
And lights out
If you try to mess with me, we'll handle it violently
And nigga I ain't playing with ya
Don't think I'm joking or playing around
Come any day I'll hit ya
I'm not backing down from any challenge and will always retaliate
Don't let me pull up on ya in that turning lane nigga
You don't want to mess with me while I'm sitting in that powerful car
My bread stack high like mike in NBA highlights
I'm so wealthy that my money stacks up high like a famous basketball player
Man just means jacuzzi bubbling with sky lights
I'm so successful that I can afford luxurious amenities like a bubbling jacuzzi with sky lights
Smoke cool L jueal kill a niggas eye sight
I can afford expensive and high-quality cigars that are dangerous to others' eyesight
Wal mart stops in eight seven like damn right
I've been successful and wealthy since the late 80s and continue to thrive
My wrist stay glistening
My expensive and flashy jewelry always shines and sparkles
Two birds kissing
I'm so wealthy that I can afford exotic and unique fashion accessories like two kissing birds
I'm sick of all this money somebody call a physician in
I have so much money and success that it's overwhelming and I need help
The American dream I'm with niggas is visioning
I'm living the American dream that others aspire to
You clowns ain't making it rain it's just drizzling
Others are pretending to be successful and making it rain, but it's really just a small amount
Acting like I ain't paid what you talking bout
Don't pretend like I'm not successful and wealthy
I throw a party at the bank walk a million out
I have so much money that I can throw a huge party at the bank and walk out with a million dollars
Got over thirty movies what you think you doing to me
I've been successful in multiple fields, including movies, so don't try to compete with me
You sold a couple records how you think you gon' do me
Don't think you can compete with me just because you've sold some music
You know I'm in shape I slap you you gon' try and sue me
I'm physically fit and capable of violence, and even if you try to sue me, you won't win
I buy you off slide off with your lil cutie
I can bribe you and easily take your significant other
All the money is a god damn new sense
Money has become a new religion or sense of purpose for many people
Look at my career yeah I'm the blueprint
My career and success should be a model for others to follow
[Chorus]
Repeating the message of success and superiority
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NELLY FURTADO, RODNEY JERKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arminhadzic9298
Much Love to Rap from the South. Love from the Midwest.
@HToWnRePPiiN
CORY MO HOUSTON ON DA MAP!!! 281, 713! H-TOWN REPPIN! South West Alief Texas!!!!!!!!
@jetpakjaw
I'ma give you the Truth and Let you Decide... But That's How Jesus got Crucified✝️🛐😔💯
@mickalascage6188
Came here for K.R.I.T. and he did not disappoint (as always) :)
@GoldenApple981
Greetings from the Czech Republic, this shit is great!
@popoceros10
UGK 4LIFE Pimp C H-Town Legend
@teabagginue
dope...glad i checked this out.
@levilindsey5770
CORY MO!!
@MrDeadPrezident
this here is already classic shit...country rap tunes biiiiiiiiiatch!!!
@Cixtre
Nice touch with Talib!