Hold Me Down
Fat Joe Feat. Jennifer Lopez Lyrics
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Hmm, for such a long time now
From back then 'till now in my story
Straight from the hood you've always been there for me
And you had my back when they
Back when everybody said I wasn't anything
It was you that kept me holding on, no matter what was going on
Reminiscing that 6 train from way back
Now it's sky blue Phantoms and stretch Maybachs
For sweepin' them floors in them Bronx apartments
Mira esta que on the red carpet
When Pun died you was the first to call me
I never told you, but you was there for me
Whatever you need, I be there for you
Crack, I got ya back, for real, true story
Now my loyalty will always be
With you if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change no
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever your down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, boy I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever your down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, girl I'm gon' hold you down
Yo, 2005, Rakim and Jody Watley
Watch me paint a picture so perfect quite possibly
The realest freshest from BX to South beach
I'ma always hold you down, girl you can count on me
So remember this whenever I call
We go back too far, we been through it all
Even though, we haven't spoken so long
Ain't nothing change, not a damn thing baby
Now my loyalty will always be
With you if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change no ('cause you don't know)
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever your down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, boy I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever your down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, girl I'm gon' hold you down
Like green is the autumn, some things must stay
This industry yeah I'm far to make me this way
Get between me and J-Lo, I simply stay
You better off sweepin' leaves on a windy day
So I don't care about the situation
I'ma ride for you if there's a complication
'Cause every time you had my back and all
When we were young, now you're Joey crack and all
Now my loyalty will always be
With you if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change because
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you're down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, boy I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you're down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, girl I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you're down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you're down you know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation, I'm gon' hold you down
Hold you down
Down, down
I'm gon' hold you down
Oh
You down
In “Hold U Down” by Fat Joe ft. Jennifer Lopez, the chorus speaks to the demonstrated loyalty and unwavering support between the two artists, and their commitment to standing by each other regardless of circumstance. Fat Joe's verses pay homage to their early days together in the Bronx, showcasing lyrics of gratitude for J-Lo's support in his career before he achieved celebrity, when many others had doubted his potential. The verse also references the death of fellow Bronx rapper Big Pun, and the way J-Lo consoled him during that difficult time.
As the lyrics continue, the progression of success and financial stability are evident in the descriptions of sky blue Phantoms and stretch Maybachs, which highlight the glamor that success brings. In the bridge, the artists both promise loyalty in return, asking only for each other’s genuine authenticity in exchange. The song's refrain reminds listeners that true friendship and support goes beyond material possessions, and is more valuable than anything else.
Overall, “Hold U Down” provides a valuable message about the importance of loyalty, staying true to one's roots, and supporting those who support us, even when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you been holding me down
You have been supporting and helping me for a long time
Hmm, for such a long time now
It has been a significant amount of time since you started holding me down
From back then 'till now in my story
Throughout my life, you have always been there for me
Straight from the hood you've always been there for me
Regardless of where we came from, you have always had my back
And you had my back when they
You supported me when others did not
Back when everybody said I wasn't anything
When everyone doubted me and my abilities
It was you that kept me holding on, no matter what was going on
You were the reason I persevered through tough times
So whatever you need I got you yeah
I am here for you whenever you need me
Reminiscing that 6 train from way back
Remembering the past and the subway we used to take together
Now it's sky blue Phantoms and stretch Maybachs
Now we have luxurious cars, such as sky blue Phantoms and stretch Maybachs
For sweepin' them floors in them Bronx apartments
Remembering our humble beginnings when we used to clean floors in Bronx apartments
Mira esta que on the red carpet
Look at us now, walking confidently on the red carpet
When Pun died you was the first to call me
When our friend Pun passed away, you were the first person to reach out to me
I never told you, but you was there for me
I never expressed my gratitude towards you for supporting me during that difficult time
Whatever you need, I be there for you
I will always be there to support you in any way you need
Crack, I got ya back, for real, true story
I will always support and have your back, no matter what - this is a true story
Now my loyalty will always be
My dedication and support for you will never diminish
With you if you just promise me
As long as you promise to remain true to yourself
That you'll stay real just like you are
Remaining genuine and authentic is important to me in this relationship
'Cause baby you don't have to change no
I accept you for who you are and don't want you to change
You don't know how much you mean to me
I don't think you realize how much you mean to me
Whenever your down you know that you can lean on me
Whenever you are feeling low or struggling, you can depend on me for support
No matter the situation, boy I'm gon' hold you down
Regardless of what happens, I will always be there for you and support you
Yo, 2005, Rakim and Jody Watley
Referencing a specific year and artists
Watch me paint a picture so perfect quite possibly
Listen to me describe this situation and how I feel about it
The realest freshest from BX to South beach
We are the most real and fresh individuals from the Bronx to South Beach
I'ma always hold you down, girl you can count on me
I will always support and hold you up, and you can depend on me
So remember this whenever I call
Think about this promise I am making to you every time I call
We go back too far, we been through it all
We've known each other for a long time and have gone through many experiences together
Even though, we haven't spoken so long
Although we haven't talked in a while
Ain't nothing change, not a damn thing baby
Our friendship and loyalty to one another has not changed at all
Like green is the autumn, some things must stay
Just as the color green is synonymous with autumn and always remains, some things in life must remain constant
This industry yeah I'm far to make me this way
The music industry has played a role in shaping who I am today
Get between me and J-Lo, I simply stay
Nothing will come between me and Jennifer Lopez, I will always be there for her
You better off sweepin' leaves on a windy day
It's better to do something else than get in between me and J-Lo
So I don't care about the situation
I am not bothered by any situation
I'ma ride for you if there's a complication
I will be there to support you through any difficulties that arise
'Cause every time you had my back and all
Because you have always supported and been there for me
When we were young, now you're Joey crack and all
Thinking back to our younger days and now seeing how far we've come
Down, down
Repeating the word 'down'
I'm gon' hold you down
I will always be there to support you and hold you up
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM N BECK, GREGORY N BRUNO, JOSEPH N CARTEGNA, GREGORY CHRISTOPHER, MAKEBA N RIDDICK, COREY N ROONEY, LARRY N TR
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Now you've been holding me down
For such a long time now
From back then
To now in my story
Straight from the hood
You've always been there for me
And ya had my back
(When they) Back when everybody said
I wasn't anything
It was you who had me holdin' on
No matter what was goin' on
So whatever ya need I got you
Reminiscing that 6 train from way back
Now its sky blue phantoms and stretch may backs
Sweepin' them floors in them Bronx apartments
Mira esta que on that red carpet
When Pun died you was the first to call me
I never told you but you was there for me
Whatever you need, I'll be there for you
Crack - I got ya back for real (True story)
Now my loyalty, will always be
With you, if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change (no)
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Boy, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Girl, I'm gon' hold you down
2005 Rakim and Jody Watley
Why'd she paint such a picture so perfect
Quite possibly
The real expression from BX
To South Beach
I'ma always hold you down, girl
You can count on me
So remember this whenever I call
We go back too far
We've been through it all
Even though we haven't spoke
In so long
Ain't nothing has changed
Not a damn thing, baby
Now my loyalty, will always be
With you, if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change no
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Boy, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Girl, I'm gon' hold you down
Like green, it's the autumns
Things will stay
This industry, yeah, I fought
Made me this way
Get between me and J.Lo
I simply stay
You better off sweepin' leaves
On a windy day (no)
So I don't care about the situation
I'ma ride for you if there's a complication
Every time you had my back and all
When we were young
Now you Joe, we crackin' off
Now my loyalty, will always be
With you, if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change because
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Boy, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Girl, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
I'm gon' hold you down
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