Hold My Liquor
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I can hold my liquor
What this man can’t handle is me
Dark and lonely now
On Chicago, south of town
I'm on to Indiana
I heard it in the radio now

I can't handle no liquor
But these bitches can't handle me
I can't control my niggas
And my niggas they can't control me
You say you know me, my nigga
But you really just know the old me

Bitch I'm back out my coma
Waking up on your sofa
When I park my Range Rover
Slightly scratch your Corolla
Okay, I smashed your Corolla
I'm hanging on a hangover
Five years we been over
Ask me why I came over
One more hit and I can own ya
One more fuck and I can own ya
One cold night in October
Pussy had me floating
Feel like Deepak Chopra
Pussy had me dead
Might call 2Pac over
Yeezy's all on you sofa
These the red Octobers
Still ain't learn me no manners
You love me when I ain't sober
You love me when I'm hungover
Even when I blow doja
Then her auntie came over
Skinny bitch with no shoulders
Tellin' you that I'm bogus
Bitch you don't even know us
"Baby girl, he's a loner
Baby girl, he's a loner
Late night organ donor
After that he disown ya
After that he's just hopeless
Soul mates become soulless
When he's sober it's over"
And bitch, I'm back out my coma

Callin' up your uncle's place
Shit's all over the place
I don't hear your phone
Oh I wanna phone home

I can't handle no liquor
But these bitches can't handle me
I can't control my niggas
And my niggas they can't control me
You say you know me, my nigga
But you really just know the old me

I heard you need a new fad
I heard you need a new stack
I heard you need a new phone
I know your 'rents ain't be home

Callin' up your uncle's place
Shit's all over the place




I don't hear your phone
Oh I wanna phone home

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold My Liquor" is a collaboration between Kanye West, Chief Keef, and Justin Vernon. In this song, Kanye West reflects on his struggles with alcohol and self-control, as well as his past relationships. The lyrics "I can hold my liquor, what this man can't handle is me" imply that even though Kanye can handle his alcohol, his actions and behavior when under the influence may be too much for others to handle. This is further emphasized in the second verse where he admits that he can't control himself or his friends. The line "you say you know me, my nigga, but you really just know the old me" shows that Kanye has changed but people still see him as he used to be.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of "I can't handle no liquor, but these bitches can't handle me, I can't control my niggas, and my niggas they can't control me, you say you know me, my nigga, but you really just know the old me." The chorus is significant because it highlights the theme of control and how Kanye struggles with it, both over himself and his surroundings.


Overall, "Hold My Liquor" is a contemplative and introspective song that showcases Kanye's vulnerability and struggles with addiction. The lyrics are a reminder of the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse and how it can affect the people around us.


Line by Line Meaning

I can hold my liquor
I can handle drinking alcohol well


What this man can’t handle is me
I am too much for this person to handle


Dark and lonely now
Feeling sad and alone at the moment


On Chicago, south of town
In the southern part of Chicago


I'm on to Indiana
I am now heading to Indiana


I heard it in the radio now
I heard about something on the radio recently


I can't handle no liquor
Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on me


But these bitches can't handle me
Other people are unable to handle my personality or behavior


I can't control my niggas
I have difficulty managing my friends/acquaintances


And my niggas they can't control me
My friends/acquaintances have difficulty managing me


You say you know me, my nigga
You claim to understand me, my friend


But you really just know the old me
Your knowledge of me is based on an outdated version of myself


Bitch I'm back out my coma
I am back to being myself after being in a difficult state


Waking up on your sofa
I woke up on your couch


When I park my Range Rover
After parking my Range Rover


Slightly scratch your Corolla
I accidentally caused a small scratch to your Toyota Corolla


Okay, I smashed your Corolla
I caused significant damage to your Toyota Corolla


I'm hanging on a hangover
I am experiencing the effects of a hangover


Five years we been over
We have been broken up for five years


Ask me why I came over
Inquire as to why I came to your residence


One more hit and I can own ya
One more time with me and you will be under my control


One more fuck and I can own ya
One more sexual encounter with me and you will be under my control


One cold night in October
On a cold October night


Pussy had me floating
My sexual encounter made me feel euphoric


Feel like Deepak Chopra
Feeling spiritual and philosophical


Pussy had me dead
My sexual encounter made me feel emotionally overwhelmed


Might call 2Pac over
Feeling like calling on Tupac, a deceased rapper


Yeezy's all on you sofa
My belongings are on your couch


These the red Octobers
Referring to a popular shoe by Kanye West


Still ain't learn me no manners
I have not improved my behavior or display appropriate etiquette


You love me when I ain't sober
You enjoy my company when I am not under the influence of drugs or alcohol


You love me when I'm hungover
You enjoy my company when I am recovering from the effects of alcohol or drug consumption


Even when I blow doja
Even when I smoke weed


Then her auntie came over
Then her aunt arrived


Skinny bitch with no shoulders
A thin woman with narrow shoulders


Tellin' you that I'm bogus
Informing you that I am not trustworthy


Bitch you don't even know us
You do not understand us


"Baby girl, he's a loner
"The dude is alone and prefers to be alone


Late night organ donor
A person who freely gives their organs


After that he disown ya
Afterwards, he will distance himself from you


After that he's just hopeless
Following that, he will feel helpless and uncertain


Soul mates become soulless
Relationships that were magical and spiritual become dull and lifeless


When he's sober it's over"
When he is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the relationship ends


Callin' up your uncle's place
Contacting your uncle's home


Shit's all over the place
Everything is disorganized and chaotic


I don't hear your phone
I cannot hear your telephone


Oh I wanna phone home
I want to call my own home


I heard you need a new fad
I heard that you require a new trend


I heard you need a new stack
I heard that you require a large sum of money


I heard you need a new phone
I heard you require a new mobile phone


I know your 'rents ain't be home
I know your parents are not home




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: ALEJANDRO GHERSI, KANYE WEST, MIKE DEAN, KEITH COZART, MALIK JONES, CHE SMITH, JUSTIN VERNON, CYDEL YOUNG, ELON RUTBERG, DERRICK WATKINS

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