Holdin' Steel
Don Toliver feat. Dice Soho Lyrics
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June, you a genius
Better run that check, you say my name, yeah (you say my name)
And you know I rep it for the gang, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Bad lil shawty fuckin' for the fame (oh, she fuckin')
I got that ass, did the dash, didn't know her name, name, name
I pull up with the fifth wheel (yeah), I hold the steel
Just came up with that diamond grill (yeah), I hold the steel
I pull up with the 5th wheel, I hold the steel
I hold the steel, I hold the steel
I pull up (pull up), lean (lean), shots (uh)
Shrimp (uh), steak (yeah), wine (uh), pasta (yeah)
Yeah, you must be fuckin' if this ho askin' for lobster
It's a case closed, back seat getting mopped up
South dirty ride, keep it live for real (keep it live)
Hotbox roll, I'm servin' the pill (hotbox)
I let out the smoke, yeah, they know it's the deal (huh)
Gas on the low, this shit finna explode (yeah, yeah)
Henny in my system I get violent (violent)
Me and SoHo out in LA, hoes wildin' (oh lord)
It's a Tesla, we don't touch, it we don't drive it (skrt)
Got it all red runnin' up mileage (yeah)
Better run that check, you say my name, yeah (you say my name)
And you know I rep it for the gang, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Bad lil shawty fuckin' for the fame (oh, she fuckin')
I got that ass, did the dash, didn't know her name, name, name
I hold the steel, I hold the steel
I pull up with the fifth wheel (yeah), I hold the steel
Just came up with that diamond grill (yeah), I hold the steel
I pull up with the 5th wheel, I hold the steel
I hold the steel
Hey, my city, my block, you know I'm holdin' steel (my city)
Hold it down for my shooter 'cause he hold the steel (shooter)
Off-Whites with the army Trues, I'm dressed to kill (off)
Tennis chains, water, should've been a Navy SEAL (ice)
Baby, look me in my eyes so I know it's for real
Last night, I thrashed shawty off the genital pill
Woke up with two snow bunnies, pockets full of blue bills
Jumped in a Wraith, came a long way from that Coupe de Ville
I (I) pull up (pull up), lean (lean), shots (uh)
Shrimp (uh), steak (yeah), wine (uh), pasta (yeah)
Yeah, you must be fuckin' if this ho askin' for lobster
It's a case closed, back seat getting mopped up
Better run that check, you say my name, yeah (you say my name)
And you know I rep it for the gang, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Bad lil shawty fuckin' for the fame (oh, she fuckin')
I got that ass, did the dash, didn't know her name, name, name
I hold the steel, I hold the steel
I pull up with the fifth wheel (yeah), I hold the steel
Just came up with that diamond grill (yeah), I hold the steel
I pull up with the 5th wheel, I hold the steel
I hold the steel, I hold the steel
The song "Holdin' Steel" by Don Toliver featuring Dice Soho is an energetic rap song with vivid descriptions of the artists' luxurious lifestyles. The lyrics are about flexing their success and power, where they assert that they "hold the steel" (or guns) and they pull up in "the fifth wheel" (an expensive luxury RV) which shows their wealth and dominance. The opening lines ("Better run that check, you say my name") establish the idea that they demand respect and money for their talent and reputation.
The lyrics also highlight their indulgent lifestyle with references to shrimp, steak, wine and lobster, and they even mention cruising in a Wraith (a Rolls Royce model), which further reinforces their wealth and the overtly luxurious lifestyle that they lead. This idea of money and power is further emphasized through the references to expensive designer brands such as Off-Whites and Tennis chains.
Ultimately, the song is about their success, fame, and status in the rap industry, where the lyrics work to flaunt their wealth and power to their audience.
Line by Line Meaning
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Acknowledging the producer of the song
June, you a genius
Praising the genius work of the rapper June on this track
Better run that check, you say my name, yeah (you say my name)
Demanding payment and recognition for the artist's work
And you know I rep it for the gang, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Showing loyalty to his gang and acknowledging his association with them
Bad lil shawty fuckin' for the fame (oh, she fuckin')
Describing a woman who is willing to engage in sexual activity for the sake of fame/profit
I got that ass, did the dash, didn't know her name, name, name
Boasting about his sexual conquest without knowing the identity of the woman
I hold the steel, I hold the steel
Asserting that he possesses a firearm
I pull up with the fifth wheel (yeah), I hold the steel
Arriving at a location with a fifth wheel and a firearm
Just came up with that diamond grill (yeah), I hold the steel
Recently acquired a diamond-encrusted dental piece, while still carrying weaponry
I pull up (pull up), lean (lean), shots (uh)
Describing arriving in a vehicle, drinking lean, and taking shots
Shrimp (uh), steak (yeah), wine (uh), pasta (yeah)
Listing foods and drinks, possibly indicating luxurious lifestyle
Yeah, you must be fuckin' if this ho askin' for lobster
Suggesting that a person requesting seafood of a particular caliber must be engaging in sexual activity
It's a case closed, back seat getting mopped up
Indicating that sexual activity has taken place and the mess is being cleaned up
South dirty ride, keep it live for real (keep it live)
Referring to a vehicle from the Southern part of the United States and keeping the energy high
Hotbox roll, I'm servin' the pill (hotbox)
Smoking in a confined space and selling drugs
I let out the smoke, yeah, they know it's the deal (huh)
Releasing the smoke from the hotbox to show what's going on inside
Gas on the low, this shit finna explode (yeah, yeah)
Keeping drug activity on the down low, but it has the potential to become dangerous
Henny in my system I get violent (violent)
When drinking Henny, the artist tends to become aggressive
Me and SoHo out in LA, hoes wildin' (oh lord)
The artist and Dice SoHo are in Los Angeles and women are behaving wildly
It's a Tesla, we don't touch, it we don't drive it (skrt)
Describing a high-end vehicle, but not actually driving it
Got it all red runnin' up mileage (yeah)
Driving the vehicle frequently and accumulating mileage
Hey, my city, my block, you know I'm holdin' steel (my city)
Indicating that the artist carries a firearm for protection in his neighborhood
Hold it down for my shooter 'cause he hold the steel (shooter)
Acknowledging someone else who carries a firearm for protection
Off-Whites with the army Trues, I'm dressed to kill (off)
Wearing designer clothing and implying that the artist is ready for anything
Tennis chains, water, should've been a Navy SEAL (ice)
Wearing expensive jewelry and joking that he's ready for military service
Baby, look me in my eyes so I know it's for real
Asking a female to look in his eyes to indicate sincerity
Last night, I thrashed shawty off the genital pill
Having sexual activity that was enhanced by some sort of pill
Woke up with two snow bunnies, pockets full of blue bills
Waking up with two white women and a lot of money
Jumped in a Wraith, came a long way from that Coupe de Ville
Driving a high-end vehicle and reflecting on how far he's come from a less luxurious car
I hold the steel, I hold the steel
Reiterating that he possesses a firearm
I pull up with the fifth wheel (yeah), I hold the steel
Arriving at a location with a fifth wheel and a firearm
Just came up with that diamond grill (yeah), I hold the steel
Recently acquired a diamond-encrusted dental piece, while still carrying weaponry
I hold the steel
Final, brief repetition that he carries a firearm
Writer(s): Ramiro Morales, June James, Caleb Zackery Toliver, Ramiro Andres Morales, Kevin Ordonez
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.