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 ft. Chris Brown August Alsina Future Jeremih
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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I'm on my way (DJ Khaled)
All you've been thinking about
Do anything you want and let emotion roll your mind (roll your mind)
(We the best music!)
And now you say you dream about
Doing it anyway oh yeah, just tell me where it's 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 who gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one who 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 (right now)
(You the one that got I need)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
But I'm on my way (I am on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one who 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 hold you down, (I'mma hold you down)
I'mma hold you down baby
I'll hold you down
(I'm the one who gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one who 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 (right now)
(You the one that got I need)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
But I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one who 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 cherished 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
Ooh
We've been playing in that Versace
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 (right now)
(You the one that got I need)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
But I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one who 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 (another one)
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 (right now)
(You the one that got I need)
(Give me all of you or all of me)
But I'm on my way (I'm on my way)
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down)
(I'm the one who gon' hold you down)
The song "Hold You Down" by DJ Khaled is a declaration of love and commitment to a woman. The song expresses the idea of being there for someone through thick and thin. The lyrics emphasize that the singer will never leave his partner, and he will "hold her down" no matter what. He pledges to support her dreams, ambitions, and goals and wants to be a source of encouragement.
The lyrics also describe material things the artist is willing to provide, such as luxury cars, expensive clothes, and trips to exotic locations like Abu Dhabi. Despite these material possessions, what the artist values the most is the love and support of his partner. He appreciates that she has been with him through difficult times and wants to return the favor by always being there for her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold You Down" represent the idea of true love, loyalty, and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll hold you down
I will support you and always be there for you
I'm on my way
I am coming to be with you
All you've been thinking about
Whatever is on your mind
Do anything you want and let emotion roll your mind (roll your mind)
Follow your heart and do what makes you happy
(We the best music!)
Our music is the best in the industry
And now you say you dream about
You have been thinking about something and now want to pursue it
Doing it anyway oh yeah, just tell me where it's on your mind
Let me know what you are thinking and I will support you
(On your mind) (another one, another one)
I am reminding you that I am always here for you
Sit in my whip and see the stars (and see the stars)
Let's go on a drive and enjoy the night sky
Show me just who you are (show me just who you are)
Show me your true self, be authentic with me
You know I really hold you down (hold you down)
I am committed to supporting you through anything
And when you not around (when you not around)
Even when you are not here physically, I am always here for you
Want you here right now (right now)
I want to be with you immediately
(You the one that got I need)
You are the one I need in my life
(Give me all of you or all of me)
Let's both be fully committed to each other
I had some problems back home (so I heated up)
I had some issues in my personal life which made me upset
I ain't with that bullshit at all (then I laid it down)
I am not interested in drama or negativity
Maybe it's that Virginia in me (nigga say something)
My upbringing in Virginia has influenced who I am today
Have a young nigga go so hard
I work really hard
Through it all you stuck with me
You have been there for me despite everything
Through it all you never ducked off like a coward when he hit me
You have always been brave and stayed by my side even when things got tough
Get me? Girl I swear to God you the real one and you know it
Do you understand how much you mean to me? You are the real deal and you know it
And I don't hurt anyone of ya'll for the real one and you know it
I will never do anything to hurt you or anyone close to me for someone who is not as important as you
Started from the bed, ended up on the floor
We started making love on the bed and it got intense and we ended up on the floor
And now let that ass up off the ground
Get up off the floor now
I'mma put you on my shoulders, let me give you what's in store
Let me take care of you and show you all the great things I have planned
Girl, you deserve it, all the time you been servin'
You deserve to be taken care of after all the times you have taken care of me
Away from the realest nigga in it, I'mma take you away
I am going to take you away from everything and show you a great time
Put you in that Ghost so you enjoy the town
I am going to put you in my luxury car so you can enjoy the city
Even when the roads is down
Even when things get tough
You mesmerized by the flying sky
You will be amazed by the beauty of the sky
We gotta socialize and cherished times
We need to spend time together and have meaningful experiences
This shit is deeper than love
Our connection goes beyond just love, it is something deeper
I pull up in that Lamborghini, the doors in the sky
I am going to arrive in my luxury car with fancy doors
Shit is straight up suicide
This is how amazing it is
You in that new Bentley truck
You are in my expensive car and it feels great
New, new Bentley truck oh
It is a brand new car
We've been playing in that Versace
We have been enjoying and wearing Versace clothes
We go to Abu Dhabi for a hobby
We go to Abu Dhabi for fun
Your body my new Bugatti
I am in awe of your body and it is my new obsession
Live an expensive life and I'm just getting started
I will continue to live a luxurious life and it has only just begun
I get instant hype 'cause you forever my lady
I get excited because you will always be my lady
Forever my baby (real life)
You will always be my baby in real life
Hold you down, hold you down
I promise to always be there for you
Girl you helped me up when I was down in and out, girl
You have helped me through tough times when I was struggling
Hold you down like I'm supposed to
I will hold you down and support you like a real man should
Real nigga, I know you, real nigga, I know you (another one)
I know you are a real, genuine person and I respect you for that
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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Mee
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Me 😂
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Bruh so I’m not the only one
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August has a heavenly voice
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Lillian Villa, yes, so true, I love his voice ❤❤❤😂😂😂
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