Hold up
Motion Man Lyrics


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(feat. Biz Markie)

[Biz Markie:]
Aowwww!... this joint is funky!
Aowwww!... this is funky!
Yeah, yo Kurt this beat is funky
You know that right?
Yo, and you know me, I'm the Biiiiz Markie
I'm with my man Motion Man
You want me to kick a funky rhyme?
Okay, I'll kick one just for y'all...

Hello everybody, and how do you do
I'm here to rock the house without further a due
I know you like the way my rhythm sway
Me, rock parties on down to the break of day
The way I be doin' my rap technique
No matter who you are, you can say it's unique
My perpendicular, my New York slang
I'm more popular than Spanky and the Gang
Never rode a motorcycle, never flew a kite
But a lot of women fight for my delight
Chillin' the most from Coast to Coast
For breakfast I O.Eazy-E.'s, eggs and toast
Blood, sweat and tears in every rhyme I write
Have your body jigglin' like cellulite
If you wanna get down with the rhymin' tech
Get on the floor, shake a leg and break ya neck

[Chorus: Motion Man (Biz Markie)]
Hold up, we done did it
"He's Biz Markie"
(Hold up, wait a minute!)
"Motion Man with these things"
Hold up, we done did it
"He's Biz Markie"
(Hold up, wait a minute!)
"Motion Man with these things"

[Motion Man:]
I'm a bold and cold, do a load and unload
A round of raps that'll pap smear
The organ mouth rapper, his gap's wide, gates open
Gynecologist? No, Motionologist - and 211's my thang
I'ma snatch the work from all you poppies and mommies
Like the stock market low did to several dot commies
Look at this, it's the diabolical Biz Mark' kids
He friends with the Mo-Shhh-on Man
Big events, Biz and the Motion, the hecklin' starts
Out the crowd, clownin' MC's like D.L. Hughley
Regulate 'em, megalo maniac'n today
Then commentate the medley, steadily reppin' The Bay
So pass the Old Gold this way, I'm all day mayne
Nice in the gym, no range, shootin' sprees
From the nose bleed section, the teams and referees
Man the whole damn crowd is now my poster child

[Chorus: Motion Man (Biz Markie):]
Hold up, we done did it
"He's Biz Markie"
(Hold up, wait a minute!)
"Motion Man with these things"
Hold up, we done did it
"He's Biz Markie"




(Hold up, wait a minute!)
"Motion Man with these things"

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold Up" by Motion Man, featuring Biz Markie, is a funky hip-hop track that showcases both artists' unique and playful rap styles. The opening verse by Biz Markie serves as a fun introduction to the song, with him hyping up the beat and his own presence on the track. This leads into his distinctive flow and wordplay, using his New York slang and referencing his own popularity and appeal to women. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "hold up," adds to the song's fun and catchy nature.


In the second verse, Motion Man takes over with his own impressive lyrical delivery, full of wordplay and references to his rap pedigree. He describes himself as a "Motionologist" and declares his expertise in his craft. The verse also includes references to current events, such as the dot com crash, and pop culture icons like comedian D.L. Hughley. The chorus repeats once again, giving the song a cohesive structure and emphasizing the phrase "hold up" as a fun and playful catchphrase.


Line by Line Meaning

Aowwww!... this joint is funky!
Biz Markie expresses his joy upon hearing the funky beat.


Aowwww!... this is funky!
Biz Markie again exclaims his pleasure with the funky music.


Yeah, yo Kurt this beat is funky
Biz Markie confirms that the beat is indeed funky, acknowledging its producer.


You know that right?
Biz Markie asks if his collaborator, Kurt or Motion Man, knows that the beat is funky.


Yo, and you know me, I'm the Biiiiz Markie
Biz Markie boasts about his identity as a rapper and his fame.


I'm with my man Motion Man
Biz Markie introduces Motion Man as his collaborator.


You want me to kick a funky rhyme?
Biz Markie asks the audience if they want him to perform a rap.


Okay, I'll kick one just for y'all...
Biz Markie agrees to perform a rap for the audience.


Hello everybody, and how do you do
Biz Markie greets the audience.


I'm here to rock the house without further a due
Biz Markie announces his intention to perform and excite the audience.


I know you like the way my rhythm sway
Biz Markie recognizes his talent for rhythmic rap that pleases the audience.


Me, rock parties on down to the break of day
Biz Markie refers to his ability to perform for parties throughout the night.


The way I be doin' my rap technique
Biz Markie acknowledges his distinctive rap style.


No matter who you are, you can say it's unique
Biz Markie emphasizes the originality of his rap style.


My perpendicular, my New York slang
Biz Markie refers to his unique and characteristic manner of speaking, specific to his origins.


I'm more popular than Spanky and the Gang
Biz Markie compares his fame to the 70s entertainment group Spanky and the Gang.


Never rode a motorcycle, never flew a kite
Biz Markie declares that he has not engaged in certain common activities often referenced in media.


But a lot of women fight for my delight
Biz Markie boasts of his popularity with female admirers.


Chillin' the most from Coast to Coast
Biz Markie asserts that he is the most relaxed and happy person across the country.


For breakfast I O.Eazy-E.'s, eggs and toast
Biz Markie shares his breakfast preferences, including a reference to the rapper Eazy-E.


Blood, sweat and tears in every rhyme I write
Biz Markie emphasizes the work and effort he puts into his raps.


Have your body jigglin' like cellulite
Biz Markie promises that his music will get the audience moving.


If you wanna get down with the rhymin' tech
Biz Markie invites the audience to join him in experiencing his rhythmic and technical rap performance.


Get on the floor, shake a leg and break ya neck
Biz Markie urges the audience to engage in energetic and active dancing.


I'm a bold and cold, do a load and unload
Motion Man describes himself as someone who is confident and who can handle heavy loads.


A round of raps that'll pap smear
Motion Man promises to deliver rap verses that will cut like a pap smear, screening for cancer.


The organ mouth rapper, his gap's wide, gates open
Motion Man describes himself as a rapper with a wide mouth who speaks boldly.


Gynecologist? No, Motionologist - and 211's my thang
Motion Man compares himself to a licensed professional in his mastery of techniques and his inclination to illicit activity.


I'ma snatch the work from all you poppies and mommies
Motion Man declares his intention to surpass his competitors and become the top rapper.


Like the stock market low did to several dot commies
Motion Man makes a comparison to economic trends, suggesting his rap ability will leave others bankrupt.


Look at this, it's the diabolical Biz Mark' kids
Motion Man points out the presence of Biz Markie, using a nickname.


He friends with the Mo-Shhh-on Man
Motion Man confirms his friendship with Biz Markie, using another nickname.


Big events, Biz and the Motion, the hecklin' starts
Motion Man references the rowdy behavior that can start during a performance featuring himself and Biz Markie.


Out the crowd, clownin' MC's like D.L. Hughley
Motion Man describes the humor he uses to insult other rappers, referencing a comedian named D.L. Hughley.


Regulate 'em, megalo maniac'n today
Motion Man promises to exert control over others, branding himself as capable but also maniacal.


Then commentate the medley, steadily reppin' The Bay
Motion Man describes his role in analyzing and critiquing the performances of others, doing so in support for his home region of the San Francisco Bay Area.


So pass the Old Gold this way, I'm all day mayne
Motion Man requests a type of beer, highlighting his ability to drink heavily.


Nice in the gym, no range, shootin' sprees
Motion Man shares his physical fitness but jokes that he does not shoot things accurately.


From the nose bleed section, the teams and referees
Motion Man describes watching sports from the seats usually furthest from the court or field.


Man the whole damn crowd is now my poster child
Motion Man boasts about achieving a level of notoriety that will turn everyone into his fans.


Hold up, we done did it
Motion Man recaps the success of their collaboration with Biz Markie.


"He's Biz Markie"
Motion Man acknowledges Biz Markie again as his partner.


(Hold up, wait a minute!)
Motion Man expresses excitement and urges listeners to pay attention.


"Motion Man with these things"
Motion Man refers to himself in the third person, emphasizing his contribution to the song.


Hold up, we done did it
Motion Man restates the success of their collaboration with Biz Markie.


"He's Biz Markie"
Motion Man acknowledges Biz Markie once again as a collaborator.


(Hold up, wait a minute!)
Motion Man repeats his earlier exclamation to draw attention from the audience.


"Motion Man with these things"
Motion Man again refers to himself in the third person, emphasizing his contribution to the song.




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Comments from YouTube:

@rhettstraube2559

“ never rode a motorcycle never flew a kite” freaking cracks me up every time. RIP

@lovetheonlyhope

Just cant get enough Biz Markie lately

@robotfart

Legendary

@AbbottSupreme

This joint is definitely FUNKY!!... Word is bond!!..

@JupilAire

Bow Bow Bow !!!! Beats, Flows and Lyrics are a kill ! Thanx m8 ;)

@EchnatonOne

R.I.P. Biz

@carlitosdh14

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@The900Number

beste album cover OOIT :D

@sevinyler

HATALMAS!!!!!!!! The BEST!!!!

@2pacalypse91

good song

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