Hold up
J. Rent Lyrics
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Hold up wait a minute
Let me roll up
Smoke up
We can split it
And there's cold blood
No love in the city that we come from
It done pushed me to the limit
Woke up
[Woke up]
Hold up wait a minute
Let me roll up
[Roll up]
Smoke up
We can split it
And there's cold blood
[Cold blood]
No love in the city that we come from
It done pushed me to the limit
[Push me to the edge]
Smoke pot 'til my head is empty
Not gon' regret it any
Keep the stick on me like that kid Jonny, Ed, Edd and Eddy
Tossed them prescription bottles the doctor was recommending
Feeling awful, But I'm obviously awesome at just pretending
Way back before all my socials blew
Snapping just like a photo-booth
Packed with autistic habits, been masking way before -coV-2
Yeah, I ain't 'bout that life, but I know some dudes
[Know some dudes]
That would pull up to leave 'em leaking like Snowden do
[Snowden do]
Trained for this shit
Insane for this shit
I done went through pain for this shit
But thankful as shit
Forget the critics man just hold ya head up
I done made it farther on than most could ever
[Farther on than most]
Woke up
Hold up wait a minute
Let me roll up
Smoke up
We can split it
And there's cold blood
No love in the city that we come from
It done pushed me to the limit
Woke up
[Woke up]
Hold up wait a minute
Let me roll up
[Roll up]
Smoke up
We can split it
And there's cold blood
[Cold blood]
No love in the city that we come from
It done pushed me to the limit
[Push me to the edge]
The lyrics to J. Rent's song "Hold Up" convey a sense of frustration and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening lines "Woke up, hold up wait a minute, let me roll up, smoke up, we can split it" suggest a desire to take a moment to pause and find solace in smoking. However, there is a deeper meaning behind these lyrics. The phrase "let me roll up, smoke up, we can split it" may also symbolize a shared burden or struggle, implying that the artist and someone else are going through difficult times together.
The line "And there's cold blood, no love in the city that we come from, it done pushed me to the limit" speaks to the harsh realities of their environment. The absence of warmth and love in their city has pushed the artist to their breaking point. It reflects the challenges and hardships faced in their hometown, which may have contributed to feelings of frustration and being overwhelmed.
The second verse delves into the artist's personal struggles and coping mechanisms. The mention of smoking pot until their "head is empty" implies a desire to escape or numb their emotions. They mention tossing prescription bottles, indicating a disregard for conventional methods of dealing with pain. The line "feeling awful, but I'm obviously awesome at just pretending" suggests a facade of strength and confidence, while actually feeling the weight of their struggles.
Overall, "Hold Up" explores themes of frustration, resilience, and navigating difficult circumstances. It speaks to the challenges faced in their environment and the strategies employed to cope with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up
I woke up from sleep
Hold up wait a minute
Wait a moment, give me a little time
Let me roll up
Allow me to prepare and smoke a joint
Smoke up
Consume marijuana
We can split it
We can share the marijuana
And there's cold blood
In this city, there is a lack of compassion
No love in the city that we come from
The city we come from lacks love and support
It done pushed me to the limit
The city's conditions have pushed me to my breaking point
Smoke pot 'til my head is empty
I smoke marijuana until my mind is free from thoughts
Not gon' regret it any
I won't feel remorseful about it
Keep the stick on me like that kid Jonny, Ed, Edd and Eddy
I always carry a weapon for self-defense, just like the character Jonny from the show Ed, Edd and Eddy
Tossed them prescription bottles the doctor was recommending
I disregarded the medication prescribed by the doctor
Feeling awful, But I'm obviously awesome at just pretending
Although I feel terrible, I am good at pretending to be fine
Way back before all my socials blew
In the past, before my social media accounts gained popularity
Snapping just like a photo-booth
I am capturing moments rapidly, like in a photo booth
Packed with autistic habits, been masking way before -coV-2
I have autism and have been trying to hide my habits long before the COVID-19 pandemic
Yeah, I ain't 'bout that life, but I know some dudes
I am not involved in that lifestyle, but I know some people who are
That would pull up to leave 'em leaking like Snowden do
Those people I know would use violence to harm others, similar to how Edward Snowden leaked classified information
Trained for this shit
I have prepared and practiced for this situation
Insane for this shit
I am mentally unstable because of this situation
I done went through pain for this shit
I have experienced significant pain for this situation
But thankful as shit
However, I am grateful despite the difficulties
Forget the critics man just hold ya head up
Ignore the critics and stay confident
I done made it farther on than most could ever
I have achieved more success than most people could ever imagine
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Justin Rent
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