Hold You Down
Dj Khaled Usher Rick Ross Fabolous Ace Hood Lyrics


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You are, you are
Be sure you got a rider beside you to hold you down

I'll hold you down, I'm on my way
My mama told me (you are) be sure you got a rider beside you
Even if you ain't have all the money, fame and the power
So I found her, fly shit, I jump up out her
I pick her low valley, she rock with me, it don't matter

There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and I'm round
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)

I'mma get money, nigga, smell it on my gear
Black bottle, boy, baller hood billionaire
Boots in the mud, now it's marble floors
Staircases to the roof look like it's heaven's door
Said a prayer for my woes who be dead and gone
How could I let you down if you never hit the phone?
Then they gave him all his money, make you go insane
We fucked the game, she said she knew that I would never change
Trap star, two bricks in the match box
Gold D's, fat boy, peanut butter top
I wanna spend a night with Jessica White
But is a dope boy really Jessica type?

There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and I'm round
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)

I'm on my way (We the best yeah, we the best at holding it down) to hold you down

She said he don't hold her down right
Some day she'll be done with him
I say there's 7 days in the week, some day ain't one of 'em
You gotta know your work, baby, don't give 'em no discount
All of mine are dime, you see a nine, it was a miscount
And I'm the one to tell a bitch to bounce
I'm the one who getting this amount
I'm the one with this foreign shit
Name still getting mispronounced
Hold up, who you held down? When you ever put bail down?
I'mma keep picking money up like the motherfucker fell down
It's an us versus y'all thing, we a small gang
Just the two of us, baby, but we all bang
Bang, bang bang like what set you claim
And when they asked me that baby, you know I said your name

There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and I'm round
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)

I'm on my way (To hold you down)

Keys to the whip, key to the mansion
I fuck you while counting money, I'm just that romantic
See we be Bonnie and Clyde and I keep that heat like Adonis
And if it ever go down I know you won't snitch to your honor
That's why you draped in designer, Chanel and all kind of shit
She with the realest and all 'em lames are too counterfeit
It's been a long time and she's still holding me down
Never mind the hoes I've been fucking with that's out of town (let's ride)
I done been through hell, had ups and downs
But in the long run she's still here
I apologize for when I be talking that freak shit in the air
She still moaning, I know you want it, I go to switching that gear
On everything, she never changed for real
That's why

There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and get around
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)

I'm on my way (To hold you down)
I hold you down




I hold you, I hold you, down
I'm on my way (To hold you down)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, T-Pain, Trick Daddy, and Plies' song "Hold You Down" convey a message about the importance of loyalty in a relationship. DJ Khaled starts by stating that it's essential to have someone who will stick by you no matter what life throws your way. He then acknowledges that he found a woman who fits the bill, and he is committed to her. Throughout the verses, the other artists complement this message by talking about their experiences with relationships and how their significant others have held them down through thick and thin. They use metaphors such as being Bonnie and Clyde or using keys to the mansion and whip to express how much they appreciate their partners.


Moreover, there is a sense of reflection in the lyrics. DJ Khaled mentions that his mother taught him the importance of having a rider who will hold it down for you. Other artists also reference past mistakes or struggles in their relationships and credit their partners for sticking by their side. The song's chorus repeats that they are better together and that they will always hold each other down now and in the future.


Overall, "Hold You Down" is a testament to the power of love and loyalty in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You are, you are
My mother taught me to always have someone by my side to support me and hold me down, and I found that person.


Be sure you got a rider beside you to hold you down
It's important to have a loyal and supportive partner to help you through tough times.


I'll hold you down, I'm on my way
I'll always be there for you and come to your aid when you need me.


My mama told me (you are) be sure you got a rider beside you
My mother taught me the value of having a solid support system in the form of a loving partner.


Even if you ain't have all the money, fame and the power
Even if you're not rich, famous, or influential, having someone who loves and supports you can make all the difference.


So I found her, fly shit, I jump up out her
I found an amazing partner who is kind, caring, and supportive, and it feels great to be with her.


I pick her low valley, she rock with me, it don't matter
I don't care that my partner doesn't come from an affluent background, she is loyal and supportive regardless.


There goes my baby
My beloved partner is with me and I feel lucky to have her in my life.


Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Being with my partner makes everything better and she makes me feel uplifted and alive.


Hold this ready and I'm round
I'll be ready to come to my partner's aid whenever she needs me.


You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
We support each other no matter what and we always have each other's backs.


(Now)
Let's do this.


I'mma get money, nigga, smell it on my gear
I'm focused on making money and I'm determined to succeed.


Black bottle, boy, baller hood billionaire
I'm living the high life, with expensive tastes and a luxurious lifestyle.


Boots in the mud, now it's marble floors
I came from humble beginnings and now I live a life of luxury and excess.


Staircases to the roof look like it's heaven's door
My home is so opulent and extravagant that it looks like a palace fit for royalty.


Said a prayer for my woes who be dead and gone
I pray for those who have passed away and who have experienced hardship and struggle in their lives.


How could I let you down if you never hit the phone?
I'll always be there for my partner, even if she doesn't call me for help.


Then they gave him all his money, make you go insane
The pursuit of wealth can cause people to lose their minds and forget what truly matters.


We fucked the game, she said she knew that I would never change
We've made a big impact on the music industry, but my partner knows that I'll always remember my roots and stay true to myself.


Trap star, two bricks in the match box
I used to be a drug dealer, but now I've made it big in the music industry.


Gold D's, fat boy, peanut butter top
My car is expensive and luxurious, with gold rims and a flashy exterior.


I wanna spend a night with Jessica White
I have a celebrity crush and would love to spend time with her.


But is a dope boy really Jessica type?
I'm not sure if a successful drug dealer like myself would be attractive to someone like Jessica White.


She said he don't hold her down right
My partner's friend thinks she deserves better and that I'm not good enough for her.


Some day she'll be done with him
One day, my partner may decide to leave me if I don't measure up to her expectations.


I say there's 7 days in the week, some day ain't one of 'em
I refuse to accept that my partner will leave me someday and I believe that we'll be together forever.


You gotta know your work, baby, don't give 'em no discount
You need to know your worth and not settle for less.


All of mine are dime, you see a nine, it was a miscount
All my women are gorgeous and amazing, and if you see anything less than that, it's a mistake.


And I'm the one to tell a bitch to bounce
I'm confident and assertive and won't let anyone mistreat me or my partner.


I'm the one who getting this amount
I'm making a lot of money and am successful in my career.


Name still getting mispronounced
People still don't know how to pronounce my name correctly, even though I'm famous.


Hold up, who you held down? When you ever put bail down?
I'm questioning someone's loyalty and wondering if they've ever helped me out when I needed them.


I'mma keep picking money up like the motherfucker fell down
I'm constantly working hard to earn as much money as possible and never stop hustling.


It's an us versus y'all thing, we a small gang
It's us against the world, and we're a tight-knit group with a strong bond.


Just the two of us, baby, but we all bang
It's just me and my partner, but we're strong and powerful together and can take on anything.


Bang, bang bang like what set you claim
We're proud of who we are and where we come from, and we'll defend it against anyone who tries to take it away.


And when they asked me that baby, you know I said your name
When someone asked me who was by my side and who mattered the most to me, I proudly said your name.


Keys to the whip, key to the mansion
I have the key to a luxurious car and a mansion.


I fuck you while counting money, I'm just that romantic
I'm so focused on money that I even think about it while being intimate with my partner.


See we be Bonnie and Clyde and I keep that heat like Adonis
We're like the famous duo from the movie, and I always keep a gun on me for protection.


And if it ever go down I know you won't snitch to your honor
If something bad ever happens, I trust that my partner won't rat me out or betray me.


That's why you draped in designer, Chanel and all kind of shit
I make sure my partner has the best things in life and is always dressed in luxury items like Chanel.


She with the realest and all 'em lames are too counterfeit
My partner is with me, the most genuine and true person, and everyone else is fake in comparison.


It's been a long time and she's still holding me down
I've been with my partner for a long time and she's still there for me through thick and thin.


Never mind the hoes I've been fucking with that's out of town (let's ride)
Forget about the other women I've been with who don't matter, let's just focus on us and ride together.


I done been through hell, had ups and downs
I've experienced a lot of difficult times and challenges in my life, but I've also had some successes.


But in the long run she's still here
Despite everything that's happened, my partner is still by my side and hasn't given up on me.


I apologize for when I be talking that freak shit in the air
Sometimes I say things that might make my partner uncomfortable and I'm sorry for that.


She still moaning, I know you want it, I go to switching that gear
Despite my crude language, my partner still enjoys being intimate with me and I know how to turn her on.


On everything, she never changed for real
My partner has always been true to who she is and hasn't let fame or success change her.


That's why
And that's why I'm so grateful to have her in my life.


I hold you down
I promise to always be there for you and support you, no matter what.


I hold you, I hold you, down
I won't let you fall and I'll always be by your side to hold you up and support you.


I'm on my way (To hold you down)
I'm always ready to come to your aid and hold you down whenever you need me.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Antoine McColister, John David Jackson, Khaled Khaled, Usher Raymond, William Leonard Roberts II

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