Hold Me Down
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Ghetto
Yo
Hold me down
Next, yeah

All I ever need is my wifey
And some real niggas behind me
A lady to hold me down
My niggas will hold me down
Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Ride or die
Cop the cake
Then we define
Can't nothing hold me down
Yo
Can't nothing hold me down

The sun don't shine, sun don't shine
If I, can't wake up next to mine
Wake her ass up, tap her one more time
No more baby sleeping, but she don't mind
She's ghetto
But she keeps a nigga level
Even when I'm short on change
She won't complain
Even got an extra job to maintain

All I ever need is my wifey
And some real niggas behind me
A lady to hold me down
My niggas will hold me down
Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Ride or die
Cop the cake
Then we define
Can't nothing hold me down
Yo
Can't nothing hold me down

I use to be real friendly with everybody
Til somebody tried to take my baby
Now the only niggas that hang with me
(are)a chosen few (my) chosen crew (cause)
Some niggas are slimy dude (but)
You know who I'm talking to you (trust)
Real recognize, real for real, this is Robert, we fell, way before the deal

All I ever need is my wifey
And some real niggas behind me
A lady to hold me down
My niggas will hold me down
Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Ride or die
Cop the cake
Then we define
Can't nothing hold me down
Yo
Can't nothing hold me down

All I ever need is my wifey
And some real niggas behind me
A lady to hold me down
My niggas will hold me down
Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Ride or die
Cop the cake
Then we define
Can't nothing hold me down
Yo
Can't nothing hold me down

No matter how hard it is
Or how bad the storm gets
I promise this,
That I will always be right here,
If it's a dollar it's fifty cent apiece
If it's a million you get five hundred g's
Cause we are family,
I'll ride for you, if you'll ride for me

All I ever need is my wifey
And some real niggas behind me
A lady to hold me down
My niggas will hold me down
Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Ride or die
Cop the cake
Then we define
Can't nothing hold me down
Yo
Can't nothing hold me down

All I ever need is my wifey
And some real niggas behind me
A lady to hold me down
My niggas will hold me down
Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Ride or die
Cop the cake
Then we define
Can't nothing hold me down




Yo
Can't nothing hold me down

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold Me Down" by Next is an ode to the importance of having a loyal wife and a few real friends to rely on through difficult times. The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for a partner who stands by a person through thick and thin, and for friends to provide support and protection. The singer asserts that no matter how tough things get, he can always count on his chosen few to hold him down.


The first verse emphasizes the importance of the singer's wife, who is described as being "ghetto" but also responsible and hardworking. He expresses his gratitude for her loyalty and willingness to make sacrifices for their relationship, such as taking on extra jobs to help with finances. The second verse reveals the singer's distrust of people he once considered friends, whom he now views as "slimy" and untrustworthy, except for his core group of friends who have been with him through thick and thin.


Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of loyalty, trust, and reliability in both romantic and platonic relationships. It also touches on the idea that difficult circumstances can reveal the true nature of people's character, and that it is important to have a strong support system to rely on when times get tough.


Line by Line Meaning

Ghetto
Acknowledging the environment or background they come from


Yo
Informal attention grabber to start the song


Hold me down
Asking for support and loyalty from those around him


Next, yeah
Identifying the artist/group performing the song


All I ever need is my wifey
Expressing the importance of his significant other in his life


And some real niggas behind me
Referring to his close friends who he can depend on


A lady to hold me down
Wanting a supportive partner to stick by his side


My niggas will hold me down
Believing in his friends' loyalty to always have his back


Someone that can ride in the passenger side
Seeking a companion who will join him on life's journey


Ride or die
Metaphor for loyalty and commitment to the relationship


Cop the cake
Attain the rewards and success they strive for


Then we define
Defining their success on their own terms


Can't nothing hold me down
Not letting anything prevent them from achieving their goals


The sun don't shine, sun don't shine
Life is dull without his partner by his side


If I, can't wake up next to mine
Wanting his significant other to share his daily life with him


Wake her ass up, tap her one more time
Showing affection to awaken his partner


No more baby sleeping, but she don't mind
His partner is selfless and supportive even when it's challenging


She's ghetto
Describing his significant other's upbringing or personality traits


But she keeps a nigga level
She helps keep him grounded and balanced


Even when I'm short on change
Indicating financial struggles but his partner remains supportive


She won't complain
His partner is selfless and never complains


Even got an extra job to maintain
His partner is willing to work harder to support the relationship


I use to be real friendly with everybody
Admitting to being naive and trusting of people


Til somebody tried to take my baby
Someone threatened his relationship or partner


(are)a chosen few (my) chosen crew (cause)
Being more selective with his close friends from now on


Some niggas are slimy dude (but)
Some people cannot be trusted and take advantage of others


You know who I'm talking to you (trust)
Directing this comment towards individuals he cannot trust


Real recognize, real for real, this is Robert, we fell, way before the deal
Referring to his true friends recognizing and understanding him before his fame


No matter how hard it is
No matter the struggle


Or how bad the storm gets
Metaphor for tough times


I promise this,
Making a vow or commitment


That I will always be right here,
Promising loyalty and support to those he cares for


If it's a dollar it's fifty cent apiece
Sharing everything equally with his friends/family


If it's a million you get five hundred g's
Even with a large sum of money, they will distribute it fairly among themselves


Cause we are family,
Believing his loved ones are family


I'll ride for you, if you'll ride for me
Promising mutual support and loyalty




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Terance L Abney, Harold Hudson, Darryll Jones, Thomas McClary

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