Hold On
Drama Lyrics


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How could somebody let go
Of somebody this fine?
They must not know a thing
They must not know a thing
They must not know a thing

How could somebody let go
Of somebody this fine?
They must not know what they
They must not know what they
They must not know what they like

They must not know what they
They must not know what they like

They must not know what they
They must not know what they like
They must not know what they
They must not know what they like

They must not know what they
They must not know what they

Favorite, you were my favorite love
I still hold on
And all my friends, they know
All my friends I told you're my favorite
You were my favorite love
I still hold on
And all my friends, they wanna know
All my friends will say

How could somebody let go
Of somebody this fine?
They must not know what they
They must not know what they
They must not know what they

How could somebody let go
Of somebody this fine?
They must not know what they
They must not know what they
They must not know what they like

They must not know what they
They must not know what they like
They must not know what they
They must not know what they

How could somebody let go
Of somebody this fine?
They must not know what they
They must not know what they
They must not know what they like

They must not know what they
They must not know what they like
They must not know what they
They must not know what they like

Overall Meaning

In "Hold On" by Drama, the artist is expressing his confidence and feeling of being burdened by the weight of the world on his shoulders. He compares this feeling to the process of weighing up boulders, emphasizing the heaviness and responsibility he carries. However, despite this pressure, he presents himself as cool and stylish, driving an all-white car and wearing an expensive watch. He also mentions that women are attracted to him, drawing a parallel between his popularity and that of the late rapper Soulja Slim in New Orleans.


The artist acknowledges his own complex personality, referring to himself as "a little bipolar" and having both a commanding and soldier-like demeanor. He indicates that while engaging in intimate moments with a woman, he maintains his composure. If she reacts positively and communicates with him during these moments, he will also reciprocate by showing affection in the morning after.


Moving forward, Drama asserts that he wants to provide closure to his listeners while reiterating the importance of authenticity. He believes that true success comes from starting from humble beginnings and overcoming obstacles. He references making deals and meeting quotas, suggesting that his achievements have been earned through hard work and determination. Furthermore, he reflects on his past when he was involved in illegal activities but has now transitioned to a legal and respected position.


Drama presents himself as a multifaceted individual, highlighting his ability to blend into different environments. He talks about driving through his neighborhood in an all-white car and being mistaken for a player on the Raiders football team. He also mentions his involvement in real estate, indicating his success outside of the music industry.


The artist emphasizes the importance of pursuing financial wealth, and the consequences of underestimating him. He warns against underestimation by conveying a scenario where someone cries after discovering the amount of money he has stored in a safe, suggesting a level of intimidation. He advises not to allow others to break or deceive you, referring to potential betrayals in both personal and professional relationships. He concludes by referencing Magic Johnson's successful transition from basketball to business, hinting at his own aspirations for long-term financial success.


Ultimately, Drama asserts that he has been transparent and shown his true self in his lyrics and actions. He mentions his loyalty to his day one friends and challenges anyone to find another artist who is colder and bolder than him. He emphasizes his authenticity by referencing the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., cleverly spelling out his own name, Sno, as a comparison. As the song ends, Drama and DJ Drama declare themselves as the greatest in their craft and confidently state their exit from the scene.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't gon' hold ya, feel like I got the world on my shoulders
I refuse to hide the truth, I feel immense pressure and responsibility


Remind me of weighin' up them boulders
Brings back memories of dealing with heavy burdens


Catch me in that all white thang, chillin' at the red light
Look for me in my pristine white vehicle, relaxing at the traffic light


Top down and that mothafucka gorgeous
Convertible with the roof lowered, it looks absolutely stunning


What about that Royal Oak AP with the black face
Have you considered the black-faced Royal Oak AP watch?


Yeah, that mothafucka blacker than some Folgers
Yes, it's even darker than a cup of black Folgers coffee


You rollin' with a real one
You are associating yourself with an authentic individual


Them bitches really love me out here like they love Soulja Slim in the 'Nolia
The ladies in this area genuinely adore me, just like they did Soulja Slim in New Orleans


I ain't gon' hold ya
I won't deceive you or keep anything from you


Yeah, ya boy a little bipolar, half general, half soldier
I must admit, I possess both bipolar tendencies and a combination of leadership qualities and warrior spirit


Yeah, I got a hand full of hair while I hit it from the back
Yes, I firmly grasp a handful of hair while engaging in intimate activities from the posterior position


While a real nigga blowin' on some doja (let's go)
Simultaneously, a genuine individual is calmly smoking marijuana (let's proceed)


Then I'm gon' fold her, when I get done, I'ma mold her
Afterward, I will gently caress and shape her once I have finished


Same time keepin' my composure
Maintaining my self-control throughout the process


If she keep makin' them faces, keep talkin' to me right
If she continues expressing varying facial reactions and communicating effectively


In the mornin', I'ma roll her back over
Come morning, I shall gently turn her onto her back again


Play time's over, came to give you motherfuckers closure
The time for playful activities has concluded, I have arrived to provide you all with resolution


Real niggas only, no posers
Only authentic individuals are welcome, no imposters


If you really got it out the mud like the Rollie on your wrist
If you genuinely achieved success through hardships, like the Rolex watch on your arm


Knock that mothafuckin' dirt up off ya shoulders
Remove all the burdens and negativity from your life


I ain't gon' hold ya, nigga really got it with the soda
I won't deceive you, I truly possess success through the dealing of drugs


Really hid them Ninas in the motor
I genuinely concealed firearms in the vehicle's engine


Yeah, a nigga really made them deals on the first and the third
Yes, I truly conducted business transactions on the first and third dates of the month


'Cause a nigga really tried to hit his quota
This was because I earnestly aimed to reach my target or desired goal


What you know about that odor? Yeah, a nigga came from the corner
Have you experienced the scent associated with illegal substances? Yes, I originated from the streets


Now I'm legal like Tony Motola (get 'em Sno)
Now, I operate lawfully, just like Tony Motola (let's go, Sno)


Yeah, I really came through the hood in that all white Lamb'
Yes, I genuinely drove through the neighborhood in a white Lamborghini


And the first one to do it like Soulja
Furthermore, I was the initial individual to accomplish this, similar to Soulja


I ain't gon' hold ya, nigga came through in all black
I won't deceive you, I arrived in the neighborhood wearing all black attire


Motherfucka thought I played for the Raiders
People mistakenly assumed that I belonged to the Raiders football team


Talkin' to a street nigga, yeah, I turned real estate mogul
Having a conversation with a man from the streets, I transformed into a successful real estate tycoon


Ain't no tellin' what I paid for them acres (that's facts)
There's no telling the exact price I paid for those parcels of land (that's the truth)


All about that paper, never been no hatin' in my nature
I am entirely focused on acquiring wealth, I have never possessed any inclination towards being envious or spiteful


Don't make me Louie V suitcase ya
Don't force me to pack and transport your belongings in a Louis Vuitton suitcase


Make a nigga cry, got so much money in the safe
I possess such a significant amount of money in the secure storage that it would make a person emotional


You gon' think a motherfucka went and maced you
It will appear as if I have pepper-sprayed you


Can't let 'em break ya, nah, nah, you can't let 'em break you
You must not allow others to break your spirit, no, no, you cannot let them overpower you


Nah, you can't let these motherfuckas snake ya
No, you cannot allow these individuals to deceive or betray you


Nigga, when this rap shit done
When my rap career concludes


Get that Magic Johnson money like that nigga when he done with the Lakers
I will acquire the same level of wealth as Magic Johnson after he finished playing for the Lakers


I ain't gon' hold ya
I won't deceive you or keep anything from you


Everything I did, I done told ya
I have already shared with you everything I have accomplished


Everything I said, I done showed ya
I have demonstrated and proven everything I have stated


Did this one for my day one niggas
This particular song is dedicated to my loyal friends from the beginning


Say what ya say, can't say a nigga ain't growed ya
No matter what others may say, they cannot deny that I have influenced and positively impacted you


Name a nigga colder, matter fact, name a nigga bolder
Challenge someone to find a person who is more detached and audacious


Matter fact, let me name the nigga for ya
In fact, allow me to provide you with the name of that person


Talkin' 'bout the B-I-G to the S-N-O, but ya already know I done told ya
Referring to the well-known artist known as Big Sno, but you are already aware that I have informed you


I ain't gon' hold ya (Gangsta Grillz)
I won't deceive you or keep anything from you (Gangsta Grillz)


I ain't gon' hold y'all
I won't deceive all of you


We the greatest to ever do it
We are the greatest to ever achieve success


Big Sno
The renowned artist known as Big Sno


DJ Drama
The DJ known as Drama


And like that
And just like that


We gone
We have departed




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Bryan Christopher Fowler, Dave Vela, Joshua Luke Engler, Justin Aaron Engler, Steven Vela

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Comments from YouTube:

@nonohitters

How could

Somebody not listen

To a band this fine

They must not know what they have

@bananakinskywalker1

this song is the only thing that gets me through my shift at ross

@tauntedoctopus2697

Happy sad. Spinning and dancing with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. That dide can have no power of my heart. He doesnt know what he lost. . .

@judyschwartzkopf7987

Amen to that

@thinkinoftomorrow

Yes!!! Been waiting for new DRAMA music and they didn't disappoint. I love it!

@luis__jrtx

Drama always makes me feel.

@judyschwartzkopf7987

Drama I tell everyone about how awesome you are thank you for your beautiful songs I'm so lucky I seen you with coldplay

@SunlightGwyn

Beautiful song.

@BeingAngelic83

Aww Im so happy google helped me find out what this song is!!

@xbulelo

Note to self - add this to playlist 😊 DRAMA, we love you.

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