Hold up
Nelly ft. Murphy Lee Lyrics


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feat. Nelly
[Intro: Nelly]
Can I get a hey hey?
I get a ho ho
Can I get a hey hey?
I get a ho ho

[Verse 1: Murphy Lee]
[Verse One].. What's it gon be today? (Let's see)
The yellow Benz or the red Navi'
Iny, miny, ony, mo
That's the way I pick when I'm ready to roll
Murph Dert got the limos wit his vehicles
(Yeah that's the way it go when you got money to blow)
Ho! well then, say no mo'
Just think, I was on my way to the sto'
I got scratched but I don't got nails
Got my own truck but I want to drive trails
Plus I won a house in ATL and that depends on my sales
And I'm tryin' to get a mil before my album hit the shelves
And I ain't talkin' bout no signin' bonus (uh-uh)
'Tics went platinum to remind ya homey
I'm not a restroom so ain't no need to stall
I don't run or walk now so I can give it to em all

[Hook: Nelly]
Say hold up, wait a minute
Lemme put some pimpin' in it
Now, big booty I'm recommendin'
And I ain't been in this spot for a minute

Say hold up, wait a minute
She want to get derrty wit it
Now, baby girl want to handle her business
So I guess we'll be back when we finish

I don't want to leave by myself
(Boy, you ain't gotta leave by yoself)
Ooh.. Shiit, Taxi!

[Verse 2: Murphy Lee]
[Verse Two] I call her back from an earlier week
4 in the mornin' they be like (Mm-mm nah I ain't asleep)
Career whore, stay on top of convenient stores
Get pictures of me in they Victoria Secret drawers
Keep summin hot on tour, couldn't keep anything hotter
Make sure they know before what is really in store
I adore the ones that call me Tohri, true story
I created hoodrats, so these new models bore me
See I load up the 7 wit 7's, for 8's I can't wait
9's be one time and Dimes we won't date
So now I got 11's and 12's
Wit at least 13 or 14 reasons why they fine as hell
I hit em up like Blu Cantrall
He-he-he-he-he-he-he-hell
I remember when you smashed the bail
I'm just a, derrty who can and you hatas stand out
I'm like the pie in the window, I'm just too damn hot

[Hook: Nelly]
Say hold up, wait a minute
Lemme put some pimpin' in it
Now, big booty I'm recommendin'
And I ain't been in this spot for a minute

Say hold up, wait a minute
She want to get derrty wit it
Now, baby girl want to handle her business
So I guess we'll be back when we finish

I don't want to leave by myself
(Boy, you ain't gotta leave by yoself)
Ooh..Shiit, Taxi!

[Verse 3: Murphy Lee]
[Three] (Can I get a hey hey?
Can I get a ho ho?)
Not you the one behind ya girl
I done spit 2 verses tryin' to find ya girl
And if you need a sex deal, lemme sign ya girl
Just give me your information
And I'll keep you in heavy rotation
I want to touch you wherre the sun don't shine
I got a watch but I don't got time
So if you wit it, then you wit that's good
'cause if you not then I could simply take you back to the hood
...Cuz I love my hoes
Pimpin' ain't easy but it's under control
I got a lot of shit in me but I'm a commode
Cell phone, arrea code overload
I called Mannie in Louisian-ny
Said the MO's is off the hook and make em move they fanny

[Hook: Nelly]
Say hold up, wait a minute
Lemme put some pimpin' in it
Now, big booty I'm recommendin'
And I ain't been in this spot for a minute

Say hold up, wait a minute
She want to get derrty wit it
Now, baby girl want to handle her business
So I guess we'll be back when we finish

Say hold up, wait a minute
Lemme put some pimpin' in it
Now, big booty I'm recommendin'
And I ain't been in this spot for a minute

Say hold up, wait a minute
She want to get derrty wit it
Now, baby girl want to handle her business
So I guess we'll be back when we finish

I don't want to leave by myself




(Boy, you ain't gotta leave by yoself)
Ooh..Shiit, Taxi!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nelly ft. Murphy Lee's song Hold Up discuss the lavish lifestyle of the rappers and their desires to surround themselves with beautiful women while enjoying the fruits of their success. The song begins with Murphy Lee pondering which fancy vehicle he wants to drive, showcasing the wealth he has accumulated. He goes on to discuss his aspirations of making a million dollars before his album is released, and not just through a signing bonus. As the song progresses, Murphy Lee boasts about his ability to attract women and his preference for certain types of women. The hook emphasizes the rappers' desire to have a good time and keep the party going all night long.


Line by Line Meaning

Can I get a hey hey?
Can I get a greeting or acknowledgement?


I get a ho ho
I get a response or participation from the listener


(Let's see) The yellow Benz or the red Navi'
Which car should I choose today?


Iny, miny, ony, mo / That's the way I pick when I'm ready to roll
I randomly select based on the game of 'eeny meeny miney mo'


Ho! well then, say no mo'
Okay then, no need to explain further


Just think, I was on my way to the sto'
I was on my way to the store


I got scratched but I don't got nails
I have a car and don't need to rely on public transportation


Got my own truck but I want to drive trails
I have my own vehicle, but I want to go off-road


Plus I won a house in ATL and that depends on my sales
I won a house in Atlanta, but it's dependent on album sales


And I'm tryin' to get a mil before my album hit the shelves
I'm trying to make a million dollars before my album is released


And I ain't talkin' bout no signin' bonus (uh-uh)
I'm not talking about the money I get for signing a record deal


'Tics went platinum to remind ya homey
Our album went platinum to remind people


I'm not a restroom so ain't no need to stall
Don't take too long, I don't have patience like a restroom


I don't run or walk now so I can give it to em all
I'm not in a hurry anymore, so I can take my time


Say hold up, wait a minute / Lemme put some pimpin' in it
Wait a second, let me add some style and charm to this situation


Now, big booty I'm recommendin'
I'm suggesting someone with a large rear end


And I ain't been in this spot for a minute
I haven't been here in a while


She want to get derrty wit it
She wants to get down and dirty


Now, baby girl want to handle her business
The woman wants to take care of things on her own


So I guess we'll be back when we finish / I don't want to leave by myself
We'll return when we're done, I don't want to leave alone


Ooh.. Shiit, Taxi!
Oh, crap, we need a taxi


I call her back from an earlier week
I reconnect with someone I talked to previously


4 in the mornin' they be like (Mm-mm nah I ain't asleep)
At 4 in the morning, they tell me they're not asleep


Career whore, stay on top of convenient stores
A woman who hops from career to career and stays near convenience stores


Get pictures of me in they Victoria Secret drawers
They take pictures of me in their Victoria's Secret lingerie


Keep summin hot on tour, couldn't keep anything hotter
Keep something attractive on tour, but couldn't keep anyone hotter than me


Make sure they know before what is really in store
Make sure they know what they're getting into before it happens


I adore the ones that call me Tohri, true story
I admire the ones who call me Tohri


I created hoodrats, so these new models bore me
I'm used to lower-class women, so these new models don't interest me


See I load up the 7 wit 7's, for 8's I can't wait
I carry a gun with seven bullets, and I can't wait until I have one with eight bullets instead


9's be one time and Dimes we won't date
Women who are considered nines are only worth seeing once, and women who are considered dimes aren't worth dating


So now I got 11's and 12's
Now I'm with women who are considered elevens and twelves


Wit at least 13 or 14 reasons why they fine as hell
Who have at least thirteen or fourteen reasons why they are very attractive


I hit em up like Blu Cantrall / He-he-he-he-he-he-he-hell
I contact them like the R&B singer 'Blu Cantrell,' emphasizing the point with the exclamation,


I remember when you smashed the bail
I remember when you cleared your obligation by paying some money


I'm just a, derrty who can and you hatas stand out
I'm just a dirty guy who can stand out compared to the haters


I'm like the pie in the window, I'm just too damn hot
I'm as desirable as a hot pie in a bakery window


Three] (Can I get a hey hey? / Can I get a ho ho?)
Can I get a greeting or acknowledgment from the audience?


Not you the one behind ya girl
I'm not talking to the person behind you


I done spit 2 verses tryin' to find ya girl
I've already rapped two verses, looking for your girl


And if you need a sex deal, lemme sign ya girl
If you need a deal for sex, let me make an agreement with your girl


Just give me your information / And I'll keep you in heavy rotation
Give me your contact details, and I'll keep you on my list of go-to sexual partners


I want to touch you wherre the sun don't shine
I want to touch you in a private, intimate area


I got a watch but I don't got time
I have a watch, but I don't have time for games or wasting time


So if you wit it, then you wit that's good
If you're on board with the plan, then that's great


'cause if you not then I could simply take you back to the hood
But if you're not interested, I'll just take you back to where you came from


...Cuz I love my hoes
Because I love my female companions


Pimpin' ain't easy but it's under control
Being a pimp isn't easy, but I've got things under control


I got a lot of shit in me but I'm a commode
I have a lot of experience, but I'm able to handle it like a toilet bowl


Cell phone, arrea code overload
Too many people calling me from different area codes


I called Mannie in Louisian-ny
I called Mannie from Louisiana and New York


Said the MO's is off the hook and make em move they fanny
He said the Missouri girls are attractive and make them move their behinds.




Lyrics ยฉ Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, JAMES TODD SMITH, CORNELL HAYNES, TADDRICK MINGO, RUFUS MORGAN

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@juanhunnid5065

I was 9 years old and the first 3 albums I ever bought was 50 Cent โ€œGet Rich or Die Tryingโ€ Chingy โ€œJackpotโ€ and Murphy Lee โ€œMurphys Lawโ€

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