Hold up
Killer Mike Lyrics


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Y'all already know what this is homeboy
No no no no no nigga
Fuck what you heard homeboy
Real niggas on deck
Goons is out nigga hey

We do a hundred on the highway
Switching lane after lane
If the po po come in let em
Ain't no stopping today
We brought them horses out tonight (hey)
Them big blocks dude
Cam phone pipes (hey)
I know you here em
Please who in your room would trade places with me
If I ain't what ya trying to be than why you hustling see
To be young black and rich
If that ain't the combination
Tell me when it switched
I need to know (listen)
Maybe the problem is your thinking to small
You niggas only wanna rap and that's all
Your only goal is to buy out the mall
I go and buy me a mall
You want the stuff for the summer
I'm goin' buy me the fall
And get a Myspace lick (yeah)
You know how many hits Myspace gets (yeah)
Man it's like I'm hurting feelings just by telling the truth
I'm hurting feelings in and out of this booth
Now listen

[Chorus]
You see me sitting in the turning lane (whooo)
Yours big but mine bigger man
You wanna brag about a lil change
You need to step up your game lil boy
You better Hold up [Repeat: x6]
You better sit your ass down
You better Hold up [Repeat: x6]
You better sit your ass down

Well pac I see these haters watching me
But I ain't tripping ya'll see there ain't no stopping me
Weigh in the middle
And I'm steady buying property
I got land to catch me you hit the lottery
Niggas so stop playing
Boy I ride what I want to and ye ain't know
See me buying what I want to
Walk out the store 100 thousand in my pocket
You can tell how I want
I ball like a dog
Horsing at the red light
On chrome drop top candy red type
Four fifty four nigga want better bring it home
(fresh off vacation all this hate got me paranoid)
Yeah better know it
Wanna bring it you ain't ready for it
No right now what's ya tell em go get boy
And lights out
And nigga I ain't playing with ya
Come any day I'll hit ya
Don't let me pull up on ya in that turning lane nigga

[Chorus:]

My bread stack high like mike in NBA highlights
Man just means jacuzzi bubbling with sky lights
Smoke cool L jueal kill a niggas eye sight
Wal mart stops in eight seven like damn right
My wrist stay glistening
Two birds kissing
I'm sick of all this money somebody call a physician in
The American dream I'm with niggas is visioning
You clowns ain't making it rain it's just drizzling
Acting like I ain't paid what you talking bout
I throw a party at the bank walk a million out
Got over thirty movies what you think you doing to me
You sold a couple records how you think you gon' do me
You know I'm in shape I slap you you gon' try and sue me
I buy you off slide off with your lil cutie
All the money is a god damn new sense
Look at my career yeah I'm the blueprint





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Hold Up," Killer Mike makes bold statements about his success and wealth, challenging those who doubt him or try to undermine his achievements. He begins by proclaiming his authenticity as a "real nigga" and asserting his dominance with lines like "We do a hundred on the highway" and "You wanna brag about a lil change, you need to step up your game, lil boy." He mocks those who only aspire to buy material possessions, contrasting them with his own ambition to not only buy a mall but also to secure land and invest in property. Killer Mike believes that his success is a result of his dedication and hard work, as he claims, "I'm steady buying property, I got land to catch me, you hit the lottery."


Throughout the song, Killer Mike flexes his wealth and influence, mentioning how he carries large sums of cash, buys expensive items without hesitation, and owns multiple businesses. He takes pride in his success and shuts down anyone who tries to challenge him. By referencing his accomplishments and dismissing others' attempts to imitate him, Killer Mike reinforces his belief in his own superiority.


Overall, "Hold Up" is a confident and boastful track where Killer Mike celebrates his achievements, confronts his detractors, and asserts his position as a successful and influential figure in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Y'all already know what this is homeboy
Everyone already knows the true nature of this situation, my friend


No no no no no nigga
Absolutely not, my friend


Fuck what you heard homeboy
Disregard any false information you may have heard, my friend


Real niggas on deck
Authentic individuals are present and ready for action


Goons is out nigga hey
Intimidating individuals are currently active, hey


We do a hundred on the highway
We drive at high speeds on the highway


Switching lane after lane
Continuously changing lanes while driving


If the po po come in let em
If the police come, allow them to intervene


Ain't no stopping today
There will be no halting our progress today


We brought them horses out tonight (hey)
We have brought out powerful vehicles tonight, hey


Them big blocks dude
These vehicles have large engines, my friend


Cam phone pipes (hey)
The exhaust pipes of these vehicles make a distinctive sound, hey


I know you here em
I'm aware that you hear them


Please who in your room would trade places with me
Tell me, who among you would willingly swap positions with me


If I ain't what ya trying to be than why you hustling see
If I am not the person you aspire to become, then why are you working so hard


To be young black and rich
To achieve success as a young black individual


If that ain't the combination
If that is not the ideal situation


Tell me when it switched
Inform me when the situation changed


I need to know (listen)
I have a deep desire to understand, please listen


Maybe the problem is your thinking to small
Perhaps the issue is that you are not thinking ambitiously enough


You niggas only wanna rap and that's all
You individuals only aspire to be rappers, and nothing more


Your only goal is to buy out the mall
Your sole aspiration is to purchase all the stores in a shopping center


I go and buy me a mall
I, on the other hand, purchase an entire shopping center


You want the stuff for the summer
You desire material possessions specifically for the summer season


I'm goin' buy me the fall
I, however, will acquire possessions for the fall season


And get a Myspace lick (yeah)
And obtain a significant amount of attention and popularity on Myspace, yeah


You know how many hits Myspace gets (yeah)
Do you have any idea how popular Myspace is, yeah


Man it's like I'm hurting feelings just by telling the truth
It seems that my honest words are causing emotional distress among others


I'm hurting feelings in and out of this booth
My words have a profound impact on others, both inside and outside of the recording studio


You see me sitting in the turning lane (whooo)
You observe me positioned in the lane designated for making turns, whooo


Yours big but mine bigger man
Your vehicle may be large, but mine is even larger, my friend


You wanna brag about a lil change
You wish to boast about having a small amount of money


You need to step up your game lil boy
You must improve your skills and abilities, young man


You better Hold up [Repeat: x6]
You should pause and reassess your current situation, repeat 6 times


You better sit your ass down
You should remain seated and not interfere


Well pac I see these haters watching me
Just like Tupac, I am aware that these individuals who dislike me are observing my actions


But I ain't tripping ya'll see there ain't no stopping me
But I am not bothered by their negativity, as they can't prevent my success


Weigh in the middle
I find balance in the midst of chaos


And I'm steady buying property
And I constantly invest in real estate


I got land to catch me you hit the lottery
I have acquired enough land to ensure my financial security, while others depend on luck to achieve the same


Niggas so stop playing
Individuals, please cease your attempts at deceit


Boy I ride what I want to and ye ain't know
I drive whatever vehicle I desire, and you were not aware of this fact


See me buying what I want to
Observe me making purchases based on my personal preferences


Walk out the store 100 thousand in my pocket
Exit the store with $100,000 in cash


You can tell how I want
It is evident that I obtain things exactly as I desire


I ball like a dog
I live a lavish lifestyle, comparable to a wealthy individual


Horsing at the red light
I accelerate aggressively at the red light


On chrome drop top candy red type
In a convertible car with chrome accents, painted in a bright red color


Four fifty four nigga want better bring it home
If you possess a 454 engine, you better make sure it performs exceptionally


(fresh off vacation all this hate got me paranoid)
(recently returned from vacation, the abundance of hate makes me feel paranoid)


Yeah better know it
Yes, you should definitely be aware of it


Wanna bring it you ain't ready for it
If you think you can handle it, you are mistaken


No right now what's ya tell em go get boy
Right now, tell them to go and get what they desire, boy


And lights out
And then, darkness


And nigga I ain't playing with ya
And I'm not joking or messing around


Come any day I'll hit ya
If you confront me on any given day, I will strike you


Don't let me pull up on ya in that turning lane nigga
Do not allow me to approach you while in the turning lane, my friend


My bread stack high like mike in NBA highlights
My wealth accumulates significantly, similar to Michael Jordan's impressive NBA highlights


Man just means jacuzzi bubbling with sky lights
It simply signifies that I can enjoy a jacuzzi with illuminated sky views


Smoke cool L jueal kill a niggas eye sight
Inhaling marijuana has a calming effect and can impair one's vision


Wal mart stops in eight seven like damn right
The number of stops at Walmart in 1987 is indeed impressive


My wrist stay glistening
My wrist is constantly shining and sparkling


Two birds kissing
Two luxury watches are placed side by side, appearing as if they are touching


I'm sick of all this money somebody call a physician in
I am overwhelmed by my wealth, someone should seek medical attention on my behalf


The American dream I'm with niggas is visioning
I am living the American dream that others can only envision


You clowns ain't making it rain it's just drizzling
You foolish individuals are not truly making it rain with money, it is only a light drizzle


Acting like I ain't paid what you talking bout
Pretending as if I have not earned a significant amount of money, what are you discussing


I throw a party at the bank walk a million out
I celebrate at the bank by withdrawing a million dollars in cash


Got over thirty movies what you think you doing to me
I have starred in more than thirty movies, what impact do you think you can have on me


You sold a couple records how you think you gon' do me
You have only sold a few records, how do you believe you can compete with me


You know I'm in shape I slap you you gon' try and sue me
You are aware that I am physically fit, if I were to slap you, you would likely attempt to sue me


I buy you off slide off with your lil cutie
I can easily bribe you and then walk away with your romantic partner


All the money is a god damn new sense
This abundance of money has become a new form of perception


Look at my career yeah I'm the blueprint
Examine my successful career, yes, I am the epitome of success




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NELLY FURTADO, RODNEY JERKINS

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Joel Johnson


on Reagan

BROOOO THIS SONG IS SO GOOD! I mean, it's catchy, so true, and also Ronald Reagan was an actor, not a real factor. #BlackLivesMatter. No one should be discriminated against because of their identity.

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