Hold Me Down
Next ft. Jadakiss Lyrics
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Uh, yeah, yo
Lot of square feet chopping speed is the minimum
Talk all subliminal in love with a criminal
It's all coming back to the pot, no chemicals
She can get hired on the spot, no interviews
No carbs, just vitamins, minerals
You go hard for the kid, so I'm into you
Yeah, hold you down, that's what I'm finna do
No girls'll ride like you do for me, baby
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down
Them girls on the side ain't got what I need, baby
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down
Yo, cash come in rapidly, chicks coming after me
Here 'cause I wanna be, not 'cause I have to be
You the one I wanna be with, ma actually
I knew you were special 'cause we hit it off naturally
Had your guards up at first, now you attached to me
Gotta give you all of me, can't give you half of me
Could take your time girl, we gon' move carefully
The hot bath water, the meals you prepare for me
When nobody else was, you were always there for me
And I love myself, just need you to care for me
You done more than enough, I owe you now
So it's only right that I hold you down, woah
No girls'll ride like you do for me, baby (like you do for me)
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down
Them girls on the side ain't got what I need, baby
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down
I'll be done if I let this one get away (get away)
She's what I'm wanting (wanting), ain't no comparin' to you, girl (nah)
I'll never play with your heart, them silly games (nah)
No need for looking (uh-uh) 'cause there'll be none that hurt you, girl
Yeah, yo, listen, I ain't tryna play with you, I'm tryna stay with you
Y'ah mean? Spend forever and a day with you
Never mind them side chicks and they issues
They ain't nothing but bad luck that they wish you
It ain't about them knowing, it's 'bout the two of us
They can't stand to see us doing us
And I told you, this is what I go through
But words can't explain it so that's why now I gotta hold you
No girls'll ride like you do for me, baby (do for me)
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down
Them girls on the side ain't got what I need, baby (ain't got what I need)
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down (I got you, trust me)
You in good hands!
We gon' be aight
Haha, I luh you, mwah
The opening lines of "Hold Me Down" by Next ft. Jadakiss already establish the loving and playful tone of the song with a playful declaration of love. The verses follow the theme of commitment and loyalty between the couple. The lines "Lot of square feet chopping speed is the minimum/Talk all subliminal in love with a criminal/It's all coming back to the pot, no chemicals/She can get hired on the spot, no interviews/No carbs, just vitamins, minerals" depict the commitment the male partner has towards the girl in his life. Hiding messages of love more indirectly and with its roots in criminal activity. The rapper talks about providing for his lady by any means necessary. He loves the way that she is with him and no other girl has ever been as devoted to him as she has. The chorus "No girls'll ride like you do for me, baby/That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down/Them girls on the side ain't got what I need, baby/That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down" emphasizes the devotion he has for his girl and how she is the only one who will ever hold him down like she has. The rapping continues with Jadakiss's verse, where he emphasizes the connection between the two and the unwavering love he feels for his girl. He sees a future with her, and nothing can come between them, no other girl, no matter how hard they try, and no matter what happens, his devotion to her will never change.
Overall, "Hold Me Down" is a love song about finding that special person and sticking by them through thick and thin. The lyrics depict unwavering loyalty and commitment that complements the smooth vocals and rap verses. The song sets a mood, with playful declarations of love, and well-scripted verses that point to the enduring love between the two. "Hold Me Down" is a song that reinforces the idea that true love will remain constant, always there to "hold you down."
Line by Line Meaning
Lot of square feet chopping speed is the minimum
I have to work hard to make a good living.
Talk all subliminal in love with a criminal
You love me even though I'm not perfect.
It's all coming back to the pot, no chemicals
I'm making money the honest way, without any illegal activity.
She can get hired on the spot, no interviews
I trust her and value her skills without needing a formal interview process.
No carbs, just vitamins, minerals
Our relationship is healthy and beneficial.
Riding shotgun in the coupe with the general
You're respected and valued in our relationship.
You go hard for the kid, so I'm into you
I appreciate how much effort you put into our relationship.
Yeah, hold you down, that's what I'm finna do
I'm committed to supporting and caring for you.
No girls'll ride like you do for me, baby
You're loyal and devoted to me like no one else could be.
That's why I hold you down, that's why I hold you down
I'm committed to being there for you, no matter what.
Yo, cash come in rapidly, chicks coming after me
I have a lot of money and fame, which attracts a lot of attention from others.
Here 'cause I wanna be, not 'cause I have to be
I choose to be with you, not because I need to be, but because I love you.
You the one I wanna be with, ma actually
You're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with.
I knew you were special 'cause we hit it off naturally
Our connection is genuine and real.
Had your guards up at first, now you attached to me
You were hesitant at first, but now you've grown to love and trust me.
Gotta give you all of me, can't give you half of me
I'm committed to giving you my all in this relationship.
Could take your time girl, we gon' move carefully
We'll take things slow and make sure we're both on the same page.
The hot bath water, the meals you prepare for me
I appreciate the little things you do to make me feel loved and cared for.
When nobody else was, you were always there for me
You've been my rock and my support system through thick and thin.
And I love myself, just need you to care for me
I have self-love, but I also need your love and support.
You done more than enough, I owe you now
You've done so much for me, and now it's my turn to give back.
So it's only right that I hold you down, woah
It's my duty and honor to be there for you when you need me.
I'll be done if I let this one get away (get away)
I can't let this relationship slip away from me.
She's what I'm wanting (wanting), ain't no comparin' to you, girl (nah)
You're the only one I want, and there's no one else like you.
I'll never play with your heart, them silly games (nah)
I won't mess with your emotions or play games with you.
No need for looking (uh-uh) 'cause there'll be none that hurt you, girl
You don't have to worry about anyone else hurting you, because I'll protect you.
I ain't tryna play with you, I'm tryna stay with you
I'm committed to being with you for the long haul.
Y'ah mean? Spend forever and a day with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Never mind them side chicks and they issues
I don't care about other women and their drama.
They ain't nothing but bad luck that they wish you
Other women are jealous of you and want to bring you down.
It ain't about them knowing, it's 'bout the two of us
Our relationship is between us, and doesn't involve anyone else.
They can't stand to see us doing us
Others are envious of our relationship and success.
But words can't explain it so that's why now I gotta hold you
I can't express how much I love and appreciate you, so I'll show you instead.
You in good hands!
You can trust me and rely on me.
We gon' be aight
We're going to be okay, no matter what happens.
Haha, I luh you, mwah
I love you so much, muah!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emanny Salgado, George Stevie Jr Johnson, Jason Phillips
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