Hold up
D-Gully Lyrics


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Tell me something
What that powder smell like nothing
I've been working
Ballin hit that swish like Jordan
What you smoking
Why you wearing sneaks that talking Swisher grapes, with the bapes, in the fuckin foreign
Pass the keys, blow the trees, top down feel the breeze
I just sneezed 'scuse my weeze don't get lime disease
Overseas, Japanese, bitches guarantee
Pussy free I apease no one I am free
Hold up
How you gon get mad I succeed shut the fuck up
Tired of you bitchin homie you should try and come up
Aint gon hold ya hand, you a man, get the fuck up, get the fuck up
Ride the wave
Im the smokey in the musical production know you gotta job
But im bout to get you high today
High today
High today
Hold on cuz you might catch a contact
Team special like i just run a punt back
More hits so the haters dont want that
More hits so the haters dont want that
Aint nothing change but them signs
And now they dollars that be wanna toot they nose up
And now they holla keep that same energy in this industry chew you up and then spit you out
I keep a even kill skin made of steel
I just prove em wrong and then embrace the doubt
Hold up
How you gon get mad I succeed shut the fuck up
Tired of you bitchin homie you should try and come up
Aint gon hold ya hand, you a man, get the fuck up, get the fuck up
Hold up
Cold sweats got me throwin up
Is it me or my persona
All I know is im blown up
My eyes red and they hurt
I cant feel my body work
Whoo popped too many pills
I don't know how to feel
I don't know how to feel
Hold up
How you gon get mad I succeed shut the fuck up
Tired of you bitchin homie you should try and come up
Aint gon hold ya hand, you a man, get the fuck up, get the fuck up
Hold up
Cold sweats got me throwin up
Is it me or my persona
All I know is im blown up
My eyes red and they hurt
I cant feel my body work
Whoo pop too many pills




I don't know how to feel
I don't know how to feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D-Gully's song Hold Up speak to themes of achievement, success, and the challenges that come with it. In the opening lines, D-Gully describes his hard work and the success that has come with it. He talks about balling and hitting the swish like Jordan. He also references smoking and being in a foreign car, enjoying the breeze with the top down. He is living the life he always dreamed of, but it's not all easy. D-Gully talks about the pressure and expectations that come with success. He is aware of the haters and those who would try to bring him down. He's not going to hold anyone's hand; everyone has to work hard and rise to the challenge.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Hold up" as a way of calling attention to the issues at hand. D-Gully is telling people to stop their complaining and get to work if they want to succeed. The song takes a darker turn in the second verse when D-Gully talks about the negative effects of his hard work. He is experiencing cold sweats and throwing up; he's not sure if it's him or his persona that's taking a toll. He talks about popping too many pills and feeling disconnected from his own body. Despite the challenges, D-Gully is determined to succeed and rise above any obstacles in his way.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me something
Start of the song, requesting to know something.


What that powder smell like nothing
Asking about the smell of some substance, followed by the observation that it smells like nothing.


I've been working
Acknowledging that the singer has been working hard.


Ballin hit that swish like Jordan
Boast about getting a basket like Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls.


What you smoking
Inquiring about what is being smoked.


Why you wearing sneaks that talking Swisher grapes, with the bapes, in the fuckin foreign
Questioning why someone is wearing sneakers that match with Swisher grape-flavored cigarillos and Bape clothing, while driving a foreign car.


Pass the keys, blow the trees, top down feel the breeze
Asking for the car keys, to smoke weed with the windows down.


I just sneezed 'scuse my weeze don't get lime disease
Apologizing for sneezing, along with a playful warning to not catch lime disease.


Overseas, Japanese, bitches guarantee
Boasting about traveling overseas and hooking up with Japanese women who are guaranteed to be sexually available.


Pussy free I apease no one I am free
Claiming to not be a slave to anyone, particularly not to women or sexual desires.


Hold up
Stopping the song flow to make a point.


How you gon get mad I succeed shut the fuck up
Asking how someone can be angry that the artist has succeeded and telling them to be quiet.


Tired of you bitchin homie you should try and come up
Expressing frustration with someone who is complaining and suggesting they work harder to achieve success.


Aint gon hold ya hand, you a man, get the fuck up, get the fuck up
Not willing to baby someone who is capable of being independent and urging them to stand up for themselves.


Ride the wave
Encouraging someone to go along with the current trend or situation.


Im the smokey in the musical production know you gotta job
Claiming to be the standout artist in the music industry, even with the knowledge that some people have day jobs.


But im bout to get you high today
Promising to amplify someone's mood or vibe.


High today
Repeating the promise to get someone high today for emphasis.


Hold on cuz you might catch a contact
Warning someone to be cautious, as there is a chance they may get affected by second-hand smoke.


Team special like i just run a punt back
The team that the artist is with is special, like he just ran a punt back (an American football technique).


More hits so the haters dont want that
Producing more successful music, so that haters won't want to listen to it.


Aint nothing change but them signs
Nothing has changed in essence, only in the signs of success.


And now they dollars that be wanna toot they nose up
People who suddenly have money, act like they're too good or snobbish.


And now they holla keep that same energy in this industry chew you up and then spit you out
People who claim to support you should keep that energy in the music industry, as it can be merciless, and will get rid of you quickly.


I keep a even kill skin made of steel
A tough exterior is needed to survive in this industry.


I just prove em wrong and then embrace the doubt
Proving naysayers wrong is a satisfaction, but the doubts of others still inspire motivation.


Hold up
Stopping the song flow to make a point.


How you gon get mad I succeed shut the fuck up
Asking how someone can be angry that the artist has succeeded and telling them to be quiet.


Tired of you bitchin homie you should try and come up
Expressing frustration with someone who is complaining and suggesting they work harder to achieve success.


Aint gon hold ya hand, you a man, get the fuck up, get the fuck up
Not willing to baby someone who is capable of being independent and urging them to stand up for themselves.


Hold up
Stopping the song flow to make a point.


Cold sweats got me throwin up
Symptoms of paranoia and sickness from taking drugs.


Is it me or my persona
Questioning whether who he is or how he presents himself is causing these symptoms.


All I know is im blown up
Aware of achievement and its effects.


My eyes red and they hurt
Pain or irritation in the eyes, also a sign of drug consumption.


I cant feel my body work
A loss of full physical capability.


Whoo pop too many pills
Admission to taking too many drugs.


I don't know how to feel
Uncertain about one's feelings in the midst of drug consumption.


I don't know how to feel
Restating confusion over how to feel about current situation.




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Written by: BRADON MICHEAL WASHINGTON

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