Hold up
Pimp C Feat. Bun B And Paul Wa Lyrics


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Hold up

Hold up
Self-employed so I'm paying me
Stayin' true 'cause it stay to be
Won't loud part candy captain then get a ticket then pay the V
Rap 84 of the 83, ain't rhyme them and they end with me,
How you pay to get in the club, and then hate on the pressure y'all pay to see
Now we got mob block live again
Look at these whips we're riding in
Making ball and look easy baby, we don't practice like...
Sliding in I'm never super post when
I'm getting closer I'm just... the face
All the sinners star calling God,
All the rappers start calling Mace,
Drop sounding like an earthquake,
Trunk bound to make an earth shake
Every day is a movie for me, you like the destination on the first day
Telling me it's a birthday, new shoes and her persuade,
You should go appreciate the quire, I ain't the one you persuade,
She ain't worried of the hotel, I wouldn't even get to motel,
Mess around and take your girl from you then sell it to for the...
Oh... have her back, wont' love but I love the stacks
So I'm pulling up and then you know what
They looking at me like what is that

[Chorus]
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they've been calling me,
Soon they see me roll up, roll up
Don't know what to call that
So they call, they call, they call it
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they call it.
Hold up, hold up, hold up,
That's what they call it.
Soon they see roll up, uh, roll up,
Don't know what to call that
So they call, they call, they call it
Hold up

Told Brad to send me a track,
He send me a track to sound like a trap,
I don't know normally do this,
But hey when I do it sound like the trap,
Competition left me in flat, I'm just hoping that you trap,
I'm just hoping you try to try me,
Get drag around by your suit tie,
You can catch me in the forn city,
They don't even know I rap,
First album when platinum so they ain't many places on my map,
Going golf in Iraq, going shopping in Dubai
She'll be asking the man forgives and gives me the gift form Dubai
Bottle water with a mouse trap, no rat can get to my cheese
Her... get no scraps get no bad like her ratches
Wanna book me for five G's,
Read the sign and say stop please,
Can't knock me, my trunk knocking,
My making woman looking knock me,
Call me but I'm unreachable, too trill to be speaker too
God loss in my own garage and they couldn't find me for a week or two,
My trunk are open like pickable,
Me I'm... to be sipping through,
Came to blue, all my speakers blue, but I turn em up and my speakers do.

[Chorus]

Hold up man, just hold up man,
Rap to state then pour down,
Chew up cheese then throw up grants,
Then guess some bread you know I'm jam,
It's lunch time, she got one friend, but just one fine,
One four, one dime, you already know which one is mine,
Tripping like Jessy Jay, see love and got me in the... day
If it comes between hoes and dough I drop off chick and then scoop you pay,
Might as well, I might as well, passing up dough is a major feel,
Take the trip to South Africa, but can't lead the the paper like... pill,
Realest rapper you have ever meet, she want n autograph on her fake breast,
Too young is just too dumb, girl slow it down and take a break twist,
Check it out when my lack is out,
Don't worry bout it, I ain't stressed,
Hot chocolate on my hallo tips they might mess around and get a taste test.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Hold Up," Pimp C, Bun B, and Paul Wall are boasting about their success, wealth, and fame while also taking down their haters. Pimp C starts off by introducing himself as self-employed and paying himself, insisting on staying true to himself. He also takes a dig at people who pay to get into clubs but complain about the pressure and goes on to brag about his luxurious lifestyle, with expensive cars and effortless balling. Bun B joins in, claiming that he can make even a trap beat sound good and warns his competition to try to challenge him. He also brags about his extensive travels and global fame. Lastly, Paul Wall jumps in to describe his lavish lifestyle, including trips to South Africa and hot chocolate on his Hello Kitty rims. The chorus repeatedly chants "Hold Up" as the rappers showcase their power and success.


One interesting fact about "Hold Up" is that it was released posthumously in 2010, three years after Pimp C's death. The song was originally recorded in 2007, and Pimp C's verse was reworked in 2010 to fit with the existing verses from Bun B and Paul Wall. Another fascinating aspect of this song is that it features three prominent Houston rappers who were all members of the iconic group UGK at some point in their careers. Pimp C and Bun B were core members of UGK, while Paul Wall was an affiliate and frequent collaborator. "Hold Up" was also featured on Paul Wall's 2010 album, "Heart of a Champion."


Line by Line Meaning

Hold up
Pause for a moment


Hold up
Pause for a moment


Self-employed so I'm paying me
As a self-employed person, I am responsible for my own income


Stayin' true 'cause it stay to be
I remain loyal because it is the right thing to do


Won't loud part candy captain then get a ticket then pay the V
I won't drive recklessly and end up with a ticket and fine


Rap 84 of the 83, ain't rhyme them and they end with me
I have surpassed 83 other rappers and their rhymes


How you pay to get in the club, and then hate on the pressure y'all pay to see
You pay to enter the club, but then complain about the atmosphere you paid for


Now we got mob block live again
The live performance by our group is getting rowdy


Look at these whips we're riding in
Check out the fancy cars we are driving


Making ball and look easy baby, we don't practice like...
We make success look easy, but it's due to natural talent, not practice


Sliding in I'm never super post when
I never act overly confident when entering a situation


I'm getting closer I'm just... the face
I am the face of the group and I'm getting closer to achieving my goals


All the sinners star calling God
Even non-religious people start praying when in trouble


All the rappers start calling Mace
When trouble arises, rappers turn to Mace for guidance


Drop sounding like an earthquake
The beat is so intense it feels like an earthquake


Trunk bound to make an earth shake
The car's sound system is so powerful it causes vibrations


Every day is a movie for me, you like the destination on the first day
I live an exciting life every day, while you only get to experience it through the first day of a movie


Telling me it's a birthday, new shoes and her persuade
I am being told it's someone's birthday and they are trying to persuade me with new shoes


You should go appreciate the quire, I ain't the one you persuade
You should go compliment the choir, I am not swayed by material possessions


She ain't worried of the hotel, I wouldn't even get to motel
She doesn't care about staying in a fancy hotel, whereas I can barely afford a motel


Mess around and take your girl from you then sell it to for the...
I could potentially steal your girl and sell her for a high price


Oh... have her back, wont' love but I love the stacks
I don't love her, but I do love the money she brings in


So I'm pulling up and then you know what
I am arriving and you can guess the rest of my actions


They looking at me like what is that
People are perplexed by my appearance or actions


[Chorus]
Repeating the title refrain


Told Brad to send me a track
I asked Brad to send me a song instrumental


He send me a track to sound like a trap
The instrumental he sent me sounds like trap music


I don't know normally do this,
I don't typically use this type of instrumental


But hey when I do it sound like the trap
However, when I do use it, it sounds good


Competition left me in flat, I'm just hoping that you trap
I am struggling against the competition, and hoping the new instrumental helps me succeed


I'm just hoping you try to try me,
I'm hoping someone tests my skills


Get drag around by your suit tie,
You'll get beat so bad, your suit will be in disarray


You can catch me in the forn city,
I can be found in the red light district


They don't even know I rap,
The people there don't even realize I'm a rapper


First album when platinum so they ain't many places on my map,
My first album went platinum, so I have few places left to conquer with my music


Going golf in Iraq, going shopping in Dubai
I travel to exotic places for leisure activities


She'll be asking the man forgives and gives me the gift form Dubai
She'll apologize to the man for her actions and offer me the gift she received in Dubai


Bottle water with a mouse trap, no rat can get to my cheese
I am protecting my assets to ensure that no one takes them from me


Her... get no scraps get no bad like her ratches
Women who hang around me get nothing but the best


Wanna book me for five G's, read the sign and say stop please
People who can't afford my rates try to book me anyway, and I have to turn them down


Can't knock me, my trunk knocking, my making woman looking knock me,
You can't criticize me, my car's sound system is impressive, and makes women take notice of me


Call me but I'm unreachable, too trill to be speaker too
You call me, but I am not reachable because I am too real to speak to you


God loss in my own garage and they couldn't find me for a week or two,
I was lost in my own house for a week or two, and no one could locate me


My trunk are open like pickable,
My car's trunk is unlocked and easy to access


Me I'm... to be sipping through,
I am enjoying drinking and relaxing in my car


Came to blue, all my speakers blue, but I turn em up and my speakers do.
I came to perform, my speakers are blue, and they are turned up loud to match my performance intensity.


[Chorus]
Repeating the title refrain.


Hold up man, just hold up man,
Wait a moment, please.


Rap to state then pour down,
I rap to express myself and pour out my emotions


Chew up cheese then throw up grants,
I use money as a means to an end and don't become attached to it


Then guess some bread you know I'm jam,
I make a lot of money and I know it


It's lunch time, she got one friend, but just one fine,
It's time to have lunch, and the girl I'm with is attractive but only has one attractive friend


One four, one dime, you already know which one is mine,
One girl is a 14 out of 10, and you know which one I will choose


Tripping like Jessy Jay, see love and got me in the... day
I am getting lost in love and it's causing me to trip up like Jessie J


If it comes between hoes and dough I drop off chick and then scoop you pay,
If I have to choose between women or money, I drop the woman and focus on getting paid


Might as well, I might as well, passing up dough is a major feel,
I might as well take any opportunities to make money, as missing out feels like a big loss


Take the trip to South Africa, but can't lead the the paper like...
I can afford to travel to South Africa, but I can't afford to lose money


Realest rapper you have ever meet, she want n autograph on her fake breast,
I am a real rapper and have gained admiration, even from women with fake breasts


Too young is just too dumb, girl slow it down and take a break twist,
Young people can make mistakes, so the girl should slow down and take a break


Check it out when my lack is out,
Check me out when I am not at my best


Don't worry bout it, I ain't stressed,
Don't worry about me, I am not stressed out


Hot chocolate on my hallo tips they might mess around and get a taste test.
My unique style and persona are attractive and people may want to emulate it.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Cortell Johnson, Jerry Peters, Kejuan Waliek Muchita, Sean Puffy Combs, Troy Donald Jamerson

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