Hold Up
Cory Mo ft Big K.R.I.T. Talib Lyrics


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Y'all already know what this is homeboy
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
If the po po come in let em
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]

Overall Meaning

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

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@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!

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