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Hold up
I LOVE MAKONNEN Lyrics
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Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up hold up
They be like hold up hold up
They be like
Down for you
I brought something new for you and your crew
In your town, like I do
I feel like frosty snowman when I come for you
Had you movin in the shaking all damn night
You was fucking with them girls on that red-red white
Y'all was making god damn plays, all, all damn day
You ain't had no fucking sour, just that purple haze
And I'm like
Hold up hold up, please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up, hold up, please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up, hold up
They be like hold up, hold up
I tell em' hold up hold up
They be like hold up, hold up
I sped it up, (uhn)
Up for you
Then brought something new for you and your crew
Y'all needed new, (uhn)
Just like that
I had to bring them kids a new water pack
And they like hold up Makonnen tell me where you going
God damn, that shit you smoking louder than an Old man
HEY, he be yelling on that front porch
Niggas like you gonna be in god damn fucking Porsches
Moving fast moving fast, shouts out to my fucking dad
Yeah, Cause he just sent me like a fucking rack
But it wasn't no fucking rack like half of a fucking stack
And then you can save half of that so 250 what's that
But hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up, like
Hold up, hold up
They be like hold up, hold up
I tell em' hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up, like
Hold up, hold up
They be like hold up hold up
They be like
Hold up hold up
They be like
Hold up hold up
I tell em hold up hold up
They tell me sho' nuff sho nuff
Like hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up, like
Hold up hold up (Up)
They be like hold up hold up
I be like hold up, hold up
Every time I show up
Got at least a half an ounce we, we like to roll up
So hold up hold up
If you ain't tryna smoke up smoke up
I tell em
(I slowed it down)
Down for you
(I slowed it down)
Uhn, Down for you
We brought it back back back, back for you
So hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See us off in traffic and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up hold up
They be like hold up
(Like Oh man Makonnen!)
The song "Hold Up" by I LOVE MAKONNEN is a hip hop track with a trap beat that features verses about his own success and subsequent demands for respect. The chorus of the song is about the frustration he feels when people slow down to look at him because he's famous and how he wants to avoid any attention or interruptions by asking people to hold up. The song talks about his style, how he's unique and stands out, and how he makes sure he accommodates his fans. In the second verse, I LOVE MAKONNEN switches to a boastful mode and shows off his wealth while still maintaining a casual and braggadocious delivery.
The opening lines of the chorus, "Hold up hold up, please don't make me show up, see me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like," sets the tone for the rest of the song as the artist talks about his fans slowing down to take pictures or just stare, and he wants to avoid that. The chorus is memorable and catchy, making listeners relate to the message of wanting to avoid unwanted attention. The verses are a mix of personal experiences, braggadocio, and subtle references to drug use.
Overall, "Hold Up" showcases I LOVE MAKONNEN's skills as a songwriter and rapper who is confident and unapologetic. The song is a high-energy track with infectious beats and hooks that people can dance to and relate with.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold up hold up
I need a moment to gather myself
Please don't make me show up
Don't make me have to come after you
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
People stop and stare when I'm out and about
They be like hold up hold up
Other people also need a moment to catch up to me
I slowed it down
I took things easy and manageable
Down for you
I did it for you/with you in mind
I brought something new for you and your crew
I introduced a fresh experience for you and your friends
In your town, like I do
I'm making a lasting impression in your area
I feel like frosty snowman when I come for you
I come across as a fun but peculiar figure
Had you movin in the shaking all damn night
I had you dancing vigorously all night long
You was fucking with them girls on that red-red white
You were hanging out with a group of girls associated with a particular gang color
Y'all was making god damn plays, all, all damn day
You and your friends were always up to something
You ain't had no fucking sour, just that purple haze
You didn't have a top-quality product to smoke, just average stuff
And I'm like Hold up hold up, please don't make me show up
Again, I need a moment to catch up with you, don't make me have to come after you
I sped it up
I'm picking up the pace now
Up for you
I'm doing this for you
Then brought something new for you and your crew
I introduced another fresh experience for you and your friends
Y'all needed new
You needed something different
Just like that
As simple as that
I had to bring them kids a new water pack
I had to bring the younger ones new products to try
And they like hold up Makonnen tell me where you going
Now people are curious about my plans and whereabouts
God damn, that shit you smoking louder than an Old man
What you're smoking is strong and has a noticeable odor
HEY, he be yelling on that front porch
Someone is shouting from their front porch
Niggas like you gonna be in god damn fucking Porsches
You are going places, and people around you know it
Moving fast moving fast, shouts out to my fucking dad
Life is moving quickly, acknowledging my father
Yeah, Cause he just sent me like a fucking rack
My father recently sent me a lot of money
But it wasn't no fucking rack like half of a fucking stack
The amount wasn't as large as expected
And then you can save half of that so 250 what's that
Trying to do something with half of that amount, but not sure what
They tell me sho' nuff sho nuff
People express enthusiastic agreement with me
Every time I show up
Whenever I come around
Got at least a half an ounce we, we like to roll up
I have at least 14 grams of weed, and we like to smoke it together
So hold up hold up
Give me a moment
If you ain't tryna smoke up smoke up
If you don't feel like joining in, it's okay
We brought it back back back, back for you
We're bringing back an old tradition for your benefit
Like Oh man Makonnen!
Expressing excitement and pleasure
Writer(s): James Smith, Cornell Haynes, Clifford Harris, Taddrick Mingo, Rufus Morgan Jr.
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Pjfulful
Hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up hold up
They be like hold up hold up
They be like
[Verse]
I slowed it down
Down for you
I brought something new for you and your crew
In your town, like I do
I feel like frosty snowman when I come for you
Had you movin in the [?] shaking all damn night
You was fucking with them girls on that red-red white
Y'all was making god damn plays, all, all damn day
You ain't had no fucking sour, just that purple haze
[Hook]
And I'm like
Hold up hold up, please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up, hold up, please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up like
Hold up, hold up
They be like hold up, hold up
I tell em' hold up hold up
They be like hold up, hold up
[Verse]
I sped it up, (uhn)
Up for you
Then brought something new for you and your crew
Y'all needed new, (uhn)
Just like that
I had to bring them kids a new water pack
And they like hold up Makonnen tell me where you going
God damn, that shit you smoking louder than an Old man
HEY, he be yelling on that front porch
Niggas like you gonna be in god damn fucking Porsches
Moving fast moving fast, shouts out to my fucking dad
Yeah, Cause he just sent me like a fucking rack
But it wasn't no fucking rack like half of a fucking stack
And then you can save half of that so 250 what's that
[Hook]
But hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up, like
Hold up, hold up
They be like hold up, hold up
I tell em' hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up, like
Hold up, hold up
They be like hold up hold up
They be like
Hold up hold up
They be like
Hold up hold up
I tell em hold up hold up
They tell me sho' nuff sho nuff
Like hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See me off in traffic now and bitches wanna slow up, like
Hold up hold up (Up?)
They be like hold up hold up
I be like hold up, hold up
Every time I show up
Got at least a half an ounce we, we like to roll up
So hold up hold up
If you ain't tryna smoke up smoke up
I tell em
(I slowed it down)
Down for you
(I slowed it down)
Uhn, Down for you
We brought it back back back, back for you
So hold up hold up
Please don't make me show up
See us off in traffic and bitches wanna shlow up like
Hold up hold up
They be like hold up
@TheManaLord
SO FCKING HARD. been jamming this since it came out
@KjMatezo
This is Art. Makonnen needs to get more credit for this song. Y'all Under rate him too much.
@KjMatezo
LOL! *****
@rageking3810
Kj Matezo He's mad underrated..
@KjMatezo
yeah honestly tho! but its okay they'll understand soon Rage King
@nateb2089
+Kj Matezo feel free to explain it
@KjMatezo
Lol words can't explain Nate B
@youtubescool7782
Still one of the best songs I've ever heard. STOP UNDERRATING MAKONNEN
@printlaurent666
https://youtu.be/kWC8oH1cg-4
@Tharealdeal3
Shit hard! Glad these new artists with different sounds getting a shot because im tired of the same people over and over on the radio. WestcoastMakonnen the best thing going!