Nayvadius DeMun Cash, born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, (November 20, 1983), be… Read Full Bio ↴Nayvadius DeMun Cash, born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, (November 20, 1983), better known by his stage name Future, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.

After releasing a series of moderately successful mixtapes between 2010 and 2011, Future signed a major label deal with Epic Records and fellow American rapper Rocko's A1 Recordings, which helped launch his own label imprint Freebandz. Future subsequently began working on his debut studio album "Pluto," and in April 2012 released the album to positive reviews. The album spawned five singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later re-released in November, as "Pluto 3D." His second studio album "Honest," was released on April 22, 2014, and is also performing with his group Freeband Gang. He released his highly anticipated third studio album, "DS2," on July 16, 2015. The Atlanta rapper also released several mixtapes during 2015, "Beast Mode" in January, "56 Nights" in March, and "What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake)" in September. Future released "Purple Reign" in January 2016. The 13-track mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, with additional production from Southside, Zaytoven, and more.

Hold You Down
Future Lyrics

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I'll hold you down
I'm on my way
(DJ Khaled)

All you've been thinkin' 'bout
Do anything you want and let emotion rule your mind
Rule your mind (We The Best Music)
And now you say you dreamin' 'bout doin' it anywhere

Oh yeah, just tell me where it's on your mind
On your mind (another one)
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
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 who really hold you down (hold you down)
And when you not around (when you're not around)

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 rollin' up
In that Bentley truck 'cause I'm rollin' up)
Want you like right now (right now)
(You the one got all I need
Give me all of you or all of me 'cause)
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down
I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(Git, git, git)

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 somethin')
Have a young nigga go so hard (and stay stuntin')
Oh, but through it all you stuck with me
Through it all you never ducked off
Like them cowards when it hit me, get me?
Girl, I swear to God you the real one and you know it
And I'll 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 I lift that ass up off the ground
I'ma 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 here, I'ma take you away
And I'll hold you down
I'ma hold you down
I'ma hold you down, baby

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 rollin' up
In that Bentley truck 'cause I'm rollin' up)
Want you like right now (right now)
(You the one got all I need
Give me all of you or all of me 'cause)
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down
I'm the one gon' hold you down) (Future)
(Git, git, git)

I'm the one gon' hold you down
Put you in that Ghost so you enjoy the town
Even when the roses die
You mesmerized by the flyin' sky
We gotta socialize and cherish times (git, git)
This shit is deeper than love
I pull up in that Lamborghini (woo)
The doors in the sky
Shit is straight up suicide
You in that new Bentley truck
New, new Bentley truck (oh)
Ooh, ooh-ooh, doo-doo, doo-doo-doo, ooh-ooh
We through playin' in that Versace (I swear)
We go to Abu Dhabi for a hobby (git, git)
Your body my new Bugatti (woo)

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 rollin' up
In that Bentley truck 'cause I'm rollin' up)
Want you like right now (right now)
(You the one got all I need
Give me all of you or all of me 'cause)
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down
I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(Git, git, git)

Live an expensive life
And I'm just gettin' 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 rollin' up
In that Bentley truck 'cause I'm rollin' up)
Want you like right now (right now)
(You the one got all I need
Give me all of you or all of me 'cause)
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
(I'm the one that's gon' hold you down

I'm the one gon' hold you down)
(Git, git, git)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Future's song "Hold You Down" speak to the idea of loyalty in a relationship. The phrase "I'll hold you down" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's commitment to being there for his significant other no matter what. He also promises to come to her aid whenever she needs him, with the lyrics "I'm on my way." The chorus also captures the idea of being in the moment with one's significant other, saying "all you've been thinking about, do anything you want and let emotion roll your mind."

The verse speaks to the loyalty aspect of the song, with the singer talking about the struggles he's faced and how his partner has stuck by him through it all. He sees her as the "real one" and emphasizes that he will "hold it down" for her. The rest of the song touches on the lavish lifestyle that the singer and his partner enjoy together, with references to luxury cars and designer clothing. Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of loyalty and support in a relationship, especially in the face of challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll hold you down
Future wants to support and protect his partner, indicating that he is reliable and trustworthy.

I'm on my way (DJ Khaled)
Future is on his way to meet his partner to offer them support.

All you've been thinking about
Future is aware of his partner's thoughts and emotions.

Do anything you want and let emotion roll your mind (roll your mind)
He encourages his partner to be open with their emotions and be true to themselves.

And now you say you dream about
Future affirms that he is attentive to his partner's desires, acknowledging that his partner's dreams become his own.

Doing it anyway oh yeah, just tell me where it's on your mind
He asks his partner to communicate their needs and wants so he can meet them.

Sit in my whip and see the stars (and see the stars)
Future invites his partner to join him to enjoy the simple things in life.

Show me just who you are (show me just who you are)
He asks his partner to be true to themselves and be open with him.

You know I really hold you down (hold you down)
Future reiterates his loyalty and commitment to his partner.

And when you not around (when you not around)
Future will continue to support his partner, even when they are not together.

Want you here right now (right now)
He desires to be with his partner at the moment.

But I'm on my way (I am on my way)
Future is eager and en route to be with his partner.

I had some problems back home (so I heated up)
Future dealt with personal issues before addressing his partner's needs.

I ain't with that bullshit at all (then I laid it down)
He will not tolerate any unnecessary drama or negativity.

Maybe it's that Virginia in me (nigga say something)
Future attributes his resilience to his upbringing in Virginia.

Have a young nigga go so hard
Future works hard and is driven to succeed in life.

Through it all you stuck with me
Future expresses gratitude for his partner's unwavering loyalty.

Through it all you never ducked off like a coward when he hit me
His partner has never abandoned or been frightened away by his past experiences and struggles.

And I don't hurt anyone of ya'll for the real one and you know it
Future affirms that he wouldn't hurt anyone for his partner.

Started from the bed, ended up on the floor
Future and his partner started in bed and became intimate.

And now let that ass up off the ground
Future is suggestive in his lyrics, referring to sexual positions and pleasure.

I'mma put you on my shoulders, let me give you what's in store
He wants to take care of his partner, provide for them and be a support system.

Girl, you deserve it, all the time you been servin'
Future acknowledges his partner's hard work and effort, expressing gratitude and admiration.

Away from the realest nigga in it, I'mma take you away
Future wants to be there for his partner, offering an escape from reality and all its problems.

Live an expensive life and I'm just getting started
He is successful and wants to provide the best for his partner.

You in that new Bentley truck, new, new Bentley truck oh
Future wants to share his success and material possessions with his partner.

We go to Abu Dhabi for a hobby
Future can afford to travel to luxurious destinations for fun.

Your body my new Bugatti
He sees his partner as a valuable possession and highly attractive.

Girl you helped me up when I was down in and out, girl
Future expresses gratitude to his partner for helping him in difficult times.

Hold you down like I'm supposed to
He reassures his partner that he will always be there for them.

Real nigga, I know you, real nigga, I know you
Future acknowledges his partner's loyalty and genuineness.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, 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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