1.) Half Pint (born Lindon Ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists under this name:
1.) Half Pint (born Lindon Roberts) is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae singer. He was born in the West Kingston enclave of Rose Lane. He was nicknamed "Half Pint" by a Mr. Brown, who was the father of one of his mother's friends in nearby Waterhouse. Pint's first single, Sally, was released in 1983 followed by Winsome, which went on to be covered by the Rolling Stones in 1987. Other singles by Pint include Mr. Landlord, Level the Vibes, Substitute Lover, and the hit single, Victory. His 1986 single Greetings helped universalize the term raggamuffin. Sublime's 1996 hit What I Got is based on the chorus on Pint's Loving.
2.) Half Pint also refers to a Miami Bass rap artist.
Hold On
Half Pint Lyrics
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And still going strong
Paulette and Sharon
Sharon, she hold on and nah let go
And Paulette say she haffi stay
And even if my pocket shoulda run out of money
The both of them still be my honey
Them just hold on
And dem nah let go
I tell you, them hold on
And a rock me so
Sharon, she waan go to the?
And Paulette say she want to go the party
But all I can say this love affair has mind so contrary
Them hold on
And dem nah let go
I tell you, them hold on
And a rock me so
Two to one
Still going strong
Paulette and Sharon
Sharon, she hold on and nah let go
And Paulette say she haffi stay
And even if my pocket shoulda run out of money
The both of them still be my honey
Them just hold on
And dem nah let go
I tell you, them hold on
And a rock me so
Sharon, she waan go to the?
And Paulette say she want to go the party
But all I can say this love affair has mind so contrary
Them hold on
And dem nah let go
I tell you, them hold on
And a rock me so
Hold on strong little girl
Don't you know I'll forever be your lover
Hold on strong little girl
You mean to me so much in this world
Hold on
And dem nah let go
I tell you, them hold on
And a rock me so
The lyrics of Half Pint's song Hold On are about two women named Sharon and Paulette who are in a relationship with the singer. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes how these two women hold on to the singer tightly and never let go. The opening lines, "Two to one and still going strong", suggest that the relationship is unconventional, as it involves the singer being with two women at the same time. However, the lyrics suggest that the trio is happy together and very much in love. The verse "Sharon, she hold on and nah let go, and Paulette say she haffi stay" suggests that the women are not just happy with the singer, but are also committed to each other.
The second verse presents a slight conflict between the three lovers, as Sharon wants to go somewhere, and Paulette wants to go somewhere else. However, the singer reassures them that their love affair is more important than any differences they may have. The singer even goes as far as to say that even if he were to run out of money, the two women would still love him. The song ends with the singer urging the women to hold on and reassuring them that they are very important to him. Half Pint's song is a beautiful love song that shows that love truly knows no bounds, and that unconventional relationships can be just as meaningful as traditional ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Two to one
There are two women who love Half Pint, but he loves them both equally
And still going strong
Despite Half Pint's love being divided, the relationship is still going well
Paulette and Sharon
These are the names of the two women in Half Pint's life
Sharon, she hold on and nah let go
Sharon is devoted to Half Pint and won't ever leave him
And Paulette say she haffi stay
Even if Paulette wants to leave, she knows she has to stay with Half Pint
And even if my pocket shoulda run out of money
Even if Half Pint loses his money, he knows his love for the women won't change
The both of them still be my honey
Half Pint will always consider both women as his sweethearts
Them just hold on
Both women are holding onto Half Pint, without any intention of letting go
And dem nah let go
They both are committed to Half Pint and won't break up with him
I tell you, them hold on
Half Pint reiterates that both women remain devoted to him
And a rock me so
Their love makes Half Pint feel happy and content
Sharon, she waan go to the?
Sharon wants to go somewhere, but Half Pint isn't sure where
And Paulette say she want to go the party
Paulette wants to attend a party as well
But all I can say this love affair has mind so contrary
Half Pint is admitting that his relationship with both women is difficult to understand
Hold on strong little girl
Half Pint is encouraging both women to hold onto him tightly
Don't you know I'll forever be your lover
Half Pint promises to love both women forever
You mean to me so much in this world
Half Pint considers both women to be extremely important to him
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Slayerboy450
Used to hear this song so much as a child in barbershops and public transport here in Kenya 🇰🇪. Nostalgic
@the204cool
Trinidad too! 🇹🇹
@elijahkiarie1801
2021 still listening to the big tune, from Nairobi Kenya
@sr_trev2536
2024 still listen to this grow up on these tunes
@djclwgtke1103
Yes Half Pint still holding on strong! Love his music, music like this is smooth and easy to listen to🇯🇲.
@steviebroward3729
Literally Tearing up so many memories as a kid in Jamaica missing all my loved ones who passed
@muhammadnyaume1161
May their souls rest in paradise.
@heartbeat6983
This era when the government didn't step in to put timeline on party was the best. I remember there was a vibe in Jamaica that I've seen since then.
@heartbeat6983
This era and before placed Jamaica on the map in terms of culture
@dominicnjenga4017
This fine tune by half pint almost made mih go crazy,great works from one of the most populous head drummer from Kingston Jamaica.