Lyta, was born Shan Elliott on the 29th day of October 1980. She was destin… Read Full Bio ↴Lyta, was born Shan Elliott on the 29th day of October 1980. She was destined for greatness in the kingdom of God. All of her life she resided on the Island of Grand Bahama in the Bahamas. Growing up in the ghetto, this young lady was determined not to let her environment dictate her final outcome in life. At the age of 15 she dedicated her life to Christ. As she dedicated her talents to the Lord, He blessed her with even more. Under her belt she possesses the gift of poetry, dance, graphic design, musical arrangement and her first love.... her gift of song. Many would think that because she was always a "good" girl, her testimony is not as dynamic as an ex drug user, or a wild partygoer. Lyta always questioned God about her testimony, when she later realized that God saved her from herself. As a young child Lyta always had a love for singing and often imagined herself as a famous singer. Often giving private concerts to anyone who would listen. At the age of 21 her passion for song writing had flourished, and she made an effort with a few girls from her local church to start a singing group. As time went on, Lyta realized that God was grooming her apart from the group, and then confirming that her gift would become her Ministry. Using her gift of song, Lyta is a praise and worship leader as well as a solo artist who believes strongly in practicing what you preach. With a love for God like nothing else in her life she is determined to reach higher heights spiritually, through her Ministry as she draws sinners and believers nearer to the cross. As God is currently re-arranging her to perfection, Lyta continues to shine her light for all the world to see, that men may glorify her Father in Heaven.

Hold Me Down
Lyta Lyrics

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Ye o yeah e ye Lyta eh
Shori makanaki

Bend low and go down mami
Dance for me omo ele o
How many be your body
Aiye o le to yen o
Anything to make you happy

I get money sho mo yen
Omoge why you forming
Aiye o le to yen o

O je so funmi if you want to dance o
I know what you need I know what you like o
You know say time waits for no man
Omo ele give me a chance

O je so funmi if you want to dance
I know what you need I know what you like o
You know say time waits for no man
Omo ele give me a chance

I just need you to hold me down
I just need you to hold me down
I just need you to hold me down
I just need you to hold me down

Mami let me show ya ti mi mo ogiri
Pe mi loruko Ope yemi
Owo gidi n omo gidi ni
Owo gidi ni owo gidi ni

Mami let me show ya ti mi mo ogiri
Pe mi loruko Ope yemi
Owo gidi ni omo gidi ni
Owo gidi ni owo gidi ni

I know you want to catch cruise
On your back too me I know
And if you want part 2 na they calku he kafo o
Sisi ta ni ko fe wa
Ton shako kiri
O wun wa le wa ye ye
Oun wa wa kiri

O je so funmi if you want to dance o
I know what you need I know what you like o
You know say time wait for no man
Omo ele give me a chance

O je so funmi if you want to dance
I know what you need I know what you like o
You know say time waits for no man
Omo ele give me chance

I just need you to hold me down
I just need you to hold me down
I just need you to hold me down
I just need you to hold me down

Mami let me show ya ti mi mo ogiri
Pe mi loruko Ope yemi
Owo gidi ni omo gidi ni
Owo gidi ni owo gidi ni

Mami let me show ya ti mi mo ogiri
Pe mi loruko Ope yemi
Owo gidi ni omo gidi ni
Owo gidi ni owo gidi ni

E ba me ki baddoo baba milliano
Quebeat ba mi play piano o
E ba ki baddoo baba miliano
Quebeats yeah

Mami let me show ya ti mi mo ogiri
Pe mi lo’ruko ope yemi
Owo gidi ni omo gidi ni
Owo gidi ni owo gidi ni

Mami let me show ya ti mi mo ogiri
Pe mi lo’ruko Ope yemi

Omo gidi ni omo gidi ni
Owo gidi ni owo gidi ni

Overall Meaning

Lyta's song "Hold Me Down" is a catchy Afrobeat tune about an admirer pleading with a lady to dance for him and hold him down. The song opens with the artist introducing himself as Lyta and saying "Shori makanaki," which translates to "lean on me like a stick of sugarcane." He then goes on to ask the lady to "bend low" and "go down" while dancing for him. He further assures her that he has the means to make her happy and asks her to give him a chance.

The chorus consists of the phrase "I just need you to hold me down," which is repeated several times. This suggests that the artist desires not only a physical connection with the lady but also an emotional one. He wants her to be there for him through thick and thin, placing his trust in her to support him through whatever comes his way.

Lyta's lyrics are typical of the contemporary Afrobeat genre, which features a fusion of African rhythms and Western pop music. The song has been well-received by fans, with many praising the artist's smooth voice and the catchy beat. The song's music video, which was released in August 2020, features Lyta and several dancers grooving to the beat in colorful outfits.

Line by Line Meaning

Bend low and go down mami
Lyta is asking the girl to dance in a provocative way

Dance for me omo ele o
Lyta is asking the girl to dance for him

How many be your body
Lyta is admiring the girl's physique

Aiye o le to yen o
Lyta is saying that anything can happen in life

Anything to make you happy
Lyta is willing to do anything to make the girl happy

I get money sho mo yen
Lyta is saying that he has money

Omoge why you forming
Lyta is asking the girl why she is pretending

O je so funmi if you want to dance o
Lyta is telling the girl to let him know if she wants to dance

I know what you need I know what you like o
Lyta is saying that he knows what the girl likes and needs

You know say time waits for no man
Lyta is saying that time doesn't wait for anyone

Omo ele give me a chance
Lyta is asking the girl to give him a chance