Hold Up
Mr. Marcelo feat. Erica Fox Lyrics
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[Chorus x2: Mr. Marcelo & (Erica Fox)]
Y'all niggas better hold up (hold up)
These southside niggas got it sewed up (sewed up)
Little boys better slow y'all roll
Fuck around and get soldier exposed
Nigga it's tragic, soon as I up my plastic
Out of my elastic, come in just start blasting
Magnolia assassin, yeah that's me
Tuff Guy nationwide wouldn't put it past me
Tried out rapping, nigga you will never out last me
Come back and try to dap me, but never out cast me
Still look classy, T.V.'s off in the dash
Diamond rings around my neck and wrist I still look flashy
Busting they ass, slow down he going too fast
In a D or Monte with no tints on the glass
Hoes reaction, where this nigga popped up from
Meca jeans, bout cream, Magnolia son
I told y'all boys, fucking with a rolla boy
Shake the dice three times, and roll y'all boys
We throw y'all boys, you shady, need to roll y'all boys
Do it, renew it, come back and entrepreneur it
When the gun blast niggas tend to run like fluid
Get with it nigga, uh
[Chorus x2]
[Mr. Marcelo]
Killas, jackers and robbers, that's all I know
So I could buck like fuck it meet the desperado
No role models, I sip hen out the bottle
Called a couple of rivals, so I tote a rifle
If it's beef I dog it, fuck it, I did what I had to
Ain't gone say that I was glad, but I damn sure wasn't mad
Bloody a nigga's shirt, put in a little work
Fussing is minimum, fake niggas I'm sending em
Caps get peeled is real when I ain't got to tell you
Like don't you say if you fake I smack you
Nigga I dare you, my pistol stay close in hand
Red beam on your chest you the chosen man
I be the last to stand, but the first to bust
Don't have to worry bout the laws all they seen was dust
All black, camouflage hat to the back
In case they saw that, I'm reloading my gat
Hand it back to my homes smoking kissing my chrome
Tell them, thank you much for not missing your dome
When it's on, it's on and when it's over, it's over
I run with TRU desperados and uptown soldiers
Yeah, real shit, got to love that shit
Check it, new millennium
[Chorus x2]
[talking with Erica Fox vocalizing]
Them Tuff Guys baby, and we busting loose
Believe that, staying over the field at all times
That new millennium shit, roll with it or get rolled over
Y'all niggas better watch out
The lyrics of the song "Hold Up" by Mr. Marcelo ft Erica Fox revolves around gang violence and the rough lives of the southern United States. The lyrics describe how the southern gangsters have got everything under their control, and others better not mess with them or face the consequences. The hook of the song tells people to slow down and stop messing with those who have got it all under control in the south. Mr. Marcelo describes his life as a Magnolia assassin and talks about his fast life and how he will never be outrapped or outcast. He warns others to watch out and not to mess around with him and his TRU desperados.
The lyrics of "Hold Up" are an emblem of how southern rap or 'dirty south' rap used to be- gritty, hard, and violent. The song highlights the struggles and violent lifestyle of many in the south, who grew up with role models that were killers and robbers. This style of rapping was popularized in the late 90s and early 2000s by rappers and groups such as Juvenile, Cash Money Records, and No Limit Records. The lyrics can also be seen as a reflection of the African American's status in the south, where they were often victims of racism and poverty, and had to resort to selling drugs or committing crimes to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all niggas better hold up (hold up)
Be cautious and on guard because danger is near.
These southside niggas got it sewed up (sewed up)
The southside group has the area tightly under their control.
Little boys better slow y'all roll
Young boys should slow down and be careful with their actions.
Fuck around and get soldier exposed
If you are reckless, you might reveal yourself or your secrets to the enemy.
Nigga it's tragic, soon as I up my plastic
It's a shame when I pull out my gun.
Out of my elastic, come in just start blasting
I swiftly draw my gun and begin shooting.
Magnolia assassin, yeah that's me
I am known as the Magnolia assassin.
Tuff Guy nationwide wouldn't put it past me
People across the country know I am a Tuff Guy and wouldn't doubt my abilities.
Tried out rapping, nigga you will never out last me
I tried rapping, but you will never outdo me in any type of competition.
Come back and try to dap me, but never out cast me
You might try to give me a greeting, but you cannot exclude me from anything.
Still look classy, T.V.'s off in the dash
I still have a sense of style and sophistication, despite my surroundings.
Diamond rings around my neck and wrist I still look flashy
I still manage to appear stylish and noticeable even with diamond accessories.
Busting they ass, slow down he going too fast
I catch up to people who are fleeing too quickly.
In a D or Monte with no tints on the glass
I drive a D or Monte car without any tinted windows.
Hoes reaction, where this nigga popped up from
People express surprise when I suddenly appear.
Meca jeans, bout cream, Magnolia son
I wear Meca jeans and have wealth, I am the son of Magnolia.
I told y'all boys, fucking with a rolla boy
I warned you not to mess with a rolla boy.
Shake the dice three times, and roll y'all boys
I shake the dice three times and then defeat you.
We throw y'all boys, you shady, need to roll y'all boys
We conquer you and call you out for being shady.
Do it, renew it, come back and entrepreneur it
Keep doing what you're doing, improve upon it, and become an entrepreneur.
When the gun blast niggas tend to run like fluid
When a gun goes off, people tend to run swiftly and fluidly away from it.
Get with it nigga, uh
You better catch up with what's going on.
Killas, jackers and robbers, that's all I know
I only know about people who kill, steal, and rob.
So I could buck like fuck it meet the desperado
I am not afraid to shoot and act as a desperado in dangerous situations.
No role models, I sip hen out the bottle
I have no positive influences and drink Hennessy straight from the bottle.
Called a couple of rivals, so I tote a rifle
I call out and challenge my enemies and carry a rifle with me.
If it's beef I dog it, fuck it, I did what I had to
If there is conflict, I handle it fiercely and make no excuses for my actions.
Ain't gone say that I was glad, but I damn sure wasn't mad
I won't claim to be happy about what happened, but I don't regret it either.
Bloody a nigga's shirt, put in a little work
I leave a person injured and bloody and consider it a minor accomplishment.
Fussing is minimum, fake niggas I'm sending em
I do not waste time arguing, I identify and punish fake people.
Caps get peeled is real when I ain't got to tell you
People get shot for real when I do not even need to give the order.
Like don't you say if you fake I smack you
I will smack you if you are fake or insincere.
Nigga I dare you, my pistol stay close in hand
I challenge you and keep my gun ready.
Red beam on your chest you the chosen man
If I aim my gun at you, you are chosen to be my victim.
I be the last to stand, but the first to bust
I am always the last one standing and the first to start shooting.
Don't have to worry bout the laws all they seen was dust
I am not concerned about the police because I move swiftly and leave little evidence.
All black, camouflage hat to the back
I dress in all black and wear a hat with camouflage pattern backwards.
In case they saw that, I'm reloading my gat
In case anyone spotted my location, I am prepared to reload my gun.
Hand it back to my homes smoking kissing my chrome
I pass my gun back to my friends while smoking and admiring it.
Tell them, thank you much for not missing your dome
I thank them for not shooting themselves in the head by accident.
When it's on, it's on and when it's over, it's over
When violence begins, it will end only when it is finished.
I run with TRU desperados and uptown soldiers
I associate myself with ruthless desperados and brave uptown soldiers.
Them Tuff Guys baby, and we busting loose
We are the Tuff Guys and we are causing chaos and destruction.
Believe that, staying over the field at all times
Stay aware and cautious of your surroundings at all times.
That new millennium shit, roll with it or get rolled over
Adapt to the new era and join us or be defeated.
Y'all niggas better watch out
You all should be careful and afraid of us.
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.