Hold You Down
Jennifer Lopez Feat. Don Omar Lyrics


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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 no 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
With Pun and Ja 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 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

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

Overall Meaning

In "Hold You Down", Jennifer Lopez and Don Omar express their gratitude towards someone who stood by their side during their toughest times. The song starts with J-Lo acknowledging the person who has "been holding [her] down" for a long time now. This person has been a constant support system in her life since the beginning, never giving up on her even when people around them doubted her abilities. She promises to be there for this person, no matter what they need, because they have always been there for her.


Don Omar then takes over the second verse, reminiscing about the time when they used to ride the 6 train together. The verse highlights their humble beginnings and how far they have come. He promises to always hold J-Lo down and be there for her, no matter what. He's grateful for their long-standing friendship and promises to remain loyal to her.


The chorus reinforces the idea of unwavering support and promises to be there for each other no matter what. The song is a beautiful tribute to the importance of having a strong support system in one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Now you been holding me down
Throughout a long period of time, you have been supporting me.


From back then 'til now in my story
From the past until the present, you have been there for me in my life.


Straight from the hood you've always been there for me
Even when I was from the hood, you have always been there to support me.


And you had my back when they
Whenever other people made negative comments about me,


Back when everybody said I wasn't anything
During a time when everyone treated me poorly,


It was you that kept me holding on, no matter what was going on
You were the one who helped me stay strong during difficult times.


So whatever you need I got you yeah
Whenever you need assistance, I will be there to help you.


Reminiscing that 6 train from way back
Reflecting on a memory of traveling on the 6 train a long time ago.


Now it's sky blue Phantoms and stretch Maybachs
Currently, I travel in cars such as sky blue Phantoms and stretch Maybachs.


For sweepin' them floors in them Bronx apartments
During the past, I used to sweep the floors of Bronx apartments.


Mira esta que on the red carpet
Nowadays, I walk on red carpets for public events.


When Pun died you was the first to call me
When Pun passed away, you phoned me first.


I never told you, but you was there for me
I never mentioned it before, but you were present for me.


Whatever you need, I be there for you
Whatever assistance you might require, I will be available.


Crack, I got ya back, for real, true story
I genuinely have your back, Crack.


Now my loyalty will always be
I will always remain loyal.


With you if you just promise me
If you make a commitment to me,


That you'll stay real just like you are
That you will remain genuine, true to yourself.


'Cause baby you don't have to change no
There is no reason for you to make any changes.


You don't know how much you mean to me
You may not realize how important you are to me.


Whenever your down you know that you can lean on me
If you ever feel overwhelmed, you can rely on me for support.


No matter the situation, boy I'm gon' hold you down
Regardless of the circumstance, I will support you, boy.


Yo, 2005, Rakim and Jody Watley
In 2005, Rakim and Jody Watley.


Watch me paint a picture so perfect quite possibly
Watch me craft a flawless and ideal illustration.


The realest freshest from BX to South beach
The most genuine and refreshing person from BX to South Beach.


I'ma always hold you down, girl you can count on me
I will always support you, girl. You can trust me.


So remember this whenever I call
When I contact you, keep in mind that


We go back too far, we been through it all
We have a long history together, having experienced everything.


Even though, we haven't spoken so long
Despite the fact that we haven't spoken recently,


Ain't nothing change, not a damn thing baby
Nothing has changed, baby. Everything is the same.


Like green is the autumn, some things must stay
Spring is green, and certain aspects of life must remain constant.


This industry yeah I'm far to make me this way
The entertainment sector and all that comes with it have shaped my identity.


Get between me and J-Lo, I simply stay
Do not interfere in my relationship with J-Lo. I am devoted.


You better off sweepin' leaves on a windy day
You would be better off doing something that is pointless.


So I don't care about the situation
I am indifferent regarding the circumstance.


I'ma ride for you if there's a complication
I will support you no matter how difficult the situation might be.


'Cause every time you had my back and all
Because you have always supported me,


When we were young, now you're Joey crack and all
Since we were young, and now you are Joey Crack.


You don't know how much you mean to me
You do not understand the importance you hold in my life.


No matter the situation, girl I'm gon' hold you down
No matter what happens, I will support you, girl.


You down
You are facing a challenging moment.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, 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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Comments from YouTube:

@_queenofmiworld_1027

I love this remix !

@alejandroezequielponce2642

Grande don Omar lejos 👍👏👏👏

@dartw0w144

Bajos suaves en su maxima expresion 😍

@ladybug4536

Wow what a throwback

@fonzy5789

I remember I was like like in middle school and I use to rollerblade in a big empty parking lot with my cd player and headphones repeating this song lol

@mikel0440

Cuando salió esa canción me enamore más de la canción les gustaba mucho a una ex mía que quise pila 2006,2023.

@JosephMpimpa-qe2ni

Nice muzik i remember when i was at sku in 2006

@ohwow9257

2023 ❤

@RimSportsTv

I appreciate it. U use wich lpgiciel for that ?

@dodongspotted4837

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