Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio s… Read Full Bio ↴Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station 99 Jamz, and translated his popularity by working with Terror Squad as a DJ for their live performances. After gaining production credits on the group's material,[4] Khaled released his debut studio album Listennn... the Album in 2006, which earned gold certification. He followed it with We the Best (2007), which contained the top 20 single "I'm So Hood". His subsequent two releases — We Global (2008) and Victory (2010) — were released after he founded the record label We the Best Music Group. Both albums charted in the top ten on the US Billboard 200, with the latter containing the single "All I Do Is Win", which was eventually certified triple platinum.

His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.

Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).

Hold You Down featuring Chris Brown August Alsina Future Jeremih
DJ Khaled Lyrics

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I'll hold you down
I'm on my way

All you've been thinking about
Do anything you want and let emotion rule your mind (Rule your mind)
And now you say you dream about doing it anyway
Oh yeah, just tell me where it's on your mind (On your mind)
Sit in my whip and see the stars (And see the stars)

Show me just who you are (Show me just who you are)
You know I really hold you down (Hold you down)
And when you not around (When you not around)

I'll hold you down
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
I'm on my way
(I'm the one be rolling up in that Bentley truck)
('Cause I'm old enough)
Want you here right now
(You the one that got all the needs)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)

I had some problems back home (So I heated up)
I ain't with that bullshit at all (Then I laid it down)
Maybe it's that Virginia in me (Nigga say something)
Have a young nigga go so hard
Through it all you stuck with me
Through it all you never ducked off like a coward when he hit me
Get me? Girl I swear to God you the real one and you know it
And I don't hurt anyone of ya'll for the real one and you know it
And I hold it down
Started from the bed, ended up on the floor
And now let that ass up off the ground
I'mma put you on my shoulders, let me give you what's in store
Girl, you deserve it, all the time you been servin'
Away from the realest nigga in it, I'mma take you away
And I'll hold you down, (I'mma hold you down)
I'mma hold you down baby

I'll hold you down
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
I'm on my way
(I'm the one be rolling up in that Bentley truck)
('Cause I'm old enough)
Want you here right now
(You the one that got all the needs)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)

I'm the one gone hold you down
Put you in that Ghost so you enjoy the town
Even when the roads is down
You mesmerized by the flying sky
We gotta socialize and cherish times
This shit is deeper than love
I pull up in that Lamborghini, the doors in the sky
Shit is straight up suicide
You in that new Bentley truck
New, new Bentley truck
Oh, oh, oh, ooh
We've been playing in that Versace (I swear)
We go to Abu Dhabi for a hobby
Your body my new Bugatti

I'll hold you down
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
I'm on my way
(I'm the one be rolling up in that Bentley truck)
('Cause I'm old enough)
Want you here right now
(You the one that got all the needs)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)

Live an expensive life and I'm just getting started
I get instant hype cause you forever my lady
Forever my baby (Real life)
Hold you down, hold you down
Girl you helped me up when I was down
In and out, girl
Hold you down like I'm supposed to
Real nigga, I know you, real nigga, I know you

I'll hold you down
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)
I'm on my way
(I'm the one be rolling up in that Bentley truck)
('Cause I'm old enough)
Want you here right now
(You the one that got all the needs)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
I'm on my way (I'm on my way)

(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one gon' hold you down)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DJ Khaled's song "Hold You Down" featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremih suggest a man's deep commitment to his partner. He assures her that he is always there for her, no matter what she needs, and his actions demonstrate his loyalty. The man is so committed to his partner that he offers to do anything that she dreams of doing. His offer is open-ended, as he tells her to "let emotion rule your mind." He wants her to express her desires without reservation and trusts her decisions. He wants to see the real her - not just the facade that she presents to others. Even when she's not with him, he promises to hold her down.

The chorus repeats the message that he is there for her and will hold her down no matter what. The man opens up about his past problems and implies that it is his partner's love that has kept him going. He is grateful for her loyalty and assures her that she is the real one, whom he would never hurt. The second verse features Future, who talks about how he will not only hold his partner down but also put her on a pedestal. He wants to take her out and show her the world, do whatever it takes to show her his love. The final verse is by Jeremih, who echoes the original message of enduring love and commitment to another person.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll hold you down
I will be there for you no matter what happens

I'm on my way
I'm coming to be with you soon

All you've been thinking about
Whatever it is that's been on your mind lately...

Do anything you want and let emotion rule your mind (Rule your mind)
...just do it, don't hold back, let your feelings guide you

And now you say you dream about doing it anyway
I know you've been thinking about doing something, and now you're saying you really want to

Oh yeah, just tell me where it's on your mind (On your mind)
Just tell me what it is you want and I'll make it happen

Sit in my whip and see the stars (And see the stars)
Let's get in my car and drive somewhere peaceful so we can look at the stars

Show me just who you are (Show me just who you are)
Let me see the real you, don't hide anything from me

You know I really hold you down (Hold you down)
You know I'm always there for you, no matter what

And when you not around (When you not around)
Even when you're not here, I'm still thinking about you

I had some problems back home (So I heated up)
I had some issues in my personal life, so I got angry

I ain't with that bullshit at all (Then I laid it down)
I won't put up with any nonsense or drama

Maybe it's that Virginia in me (Nigga say something)
Maybe it's the fact that I'm from Virginia that makes me tough and unyielding

Have a young nigga go so hard
I work really hard at everything I do

Through it all you stuck with me
Even when things were rough, you were always there for me

Through it all you never ducked off like a coward when he hit me
You never disappeared when things got tough, like some people would have

Get me? Girl I swear to God you the real one and you know it
Do you understand what I'm saying? You're the one who's always been there for me, and you know it

And I don't hurt anyone of ya'll for the real one and you know it
I won't betray anyone else for someone as genuine and loyal as you

Started from the bed, ended up on the floor
We started off in bed together, but ended up on the floor

And now let that ass up off the ground
Now let's get up and get moving

I'mma put you on my shoulders, let me give you what's in store
I'm going to carry you to success, and show you what the future holds

Girl, you deserve it, all the time you been servin'
You deserve everything I'm going to give you, because you've been so good to me

Away from the realest nigga in it, I'mma take you away
You'll get to be with the best guy around, and he's going to take you away to a better life

We've been playing in that Versace (I swear)
We've been living a luxurious lifestyle, I promise

We go to Abu Dhabi for a hobby
We go to Abu Dhabi just for fun

Your body my new Bugatti
I value your body and your love just as much as a brand new, expensive car

Live an expensive life and I'm just getting started
I'm living a really nice life and I'm just getting started

I get instant hype cause you forever my lady
You make me really excited because you're my forever love

Forever my baby (Real life)
You're going to be my baby for the rest of our lives

Hold you down, hold you down
I'll always be there for you, no matter what happens

Girl you helped me up when I was down
You were there for me when I needed you the most

In and out, girl
We've had our ups and downs, but we've always stuck together

Hold you down like I'm supposed to
I'm going to hold you down the way I'm meant to

Real nigga, I know you, real nigga, I know you
You're a real one, I know it, you're a real one, I know it

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KHALED MOHAMMAED KHALED, AUGUST ANTHONY ALSINA, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BROWN, JEREMY P. FELTON, NAYVADIUS WILBURN, ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, EDWARD RUBIN GRIFFIN, BRANDON CHASE KORN, ANTHONY LEEDEL NORRIS, SAYYID HAKIM MCDONALD

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