Hold On
Popcaan Lyrics

Yo Anju Blaxx
Anju Blaxx is being addressed as a way of getting his attention.

Tell the ghetto youth dem
The ghetto youth are being addressed to pay attention.

Hold on
Advice is being given to people who are struggling to wait until things get better.

One day we'll be free at last
There's hope for the future and problems will eventually be resolved.

If your mother gone or your daddy gone (gone)
If someone important to you has passed away, you must remain strong.

Hold faith inna di Gideon
People should trust in God or a higher power and remain strong.

Ah nuh everybody perfect like di demand yeah
No one is perfect and capable of meeting all the expectations placed on them.

Have fi make the millions
People need to work hard to make money and survive.

Strapped with me K fi enemy plans
People need to be prepared and protect themselves from potential harm.

Me bad chargie dem weh ah hold remand
The artist is referring to friends who are in prison but still hold on to hope for their eventual freedom.

One day you'll be free at last
There's hope for those who are imprisoned or suffering in other ways.

Grow coarse like prison wall
People can become hardened and rough due to their harsh life experiences.

Everything we still get the minimal
People are still struggling to get by and receive very little for their efforts.

Society still treat we like criminal
People are being treated unfairly and unjustly due to their race, social status or other reasons.

But one day we'll be free at last, Jamaica
There's hope that Jamaica will eventually experience positive changes and progress.

Spread your wings and fly away
People should be free to follow their dreams and achieve success.

Freedom come my way, yeah
The artist is optimistic about their potential to gain freedom and achieve success.

Long rifle and hand grenade
Weapons are being referenced as symbols of power, control or protection.

The system make people 'fraid
The system or institutions cause people to feel fearful and uncertain.

Sufferation from Africa to India
People are suffering all around the world due to various reasons.

Suicide world, this we live inna
The world can be a difficult and painful place to live in.

It's like a sinking sand, this we dig inna
People are struggling with problems and risks that feel like quicksand.

Well watch 'ya now
The singer is getting ready to make a point or deliver advice.

Yuh nuh fi trust every gyal
People shouldn't trust everyone they come across, especially romantic partners or acquaintances.

Me no trust no friend, me no trust pen pal
The singer is saying they don't trust anyone, including their friends and people they correspond with online.

Dem same one gone plan your funeral
People who aren't loyal or trustworthy are likely to betray and harm you.

Eat fish and bread and then them sing and laugh
People who betray or harm others often feel no guilt or remorse for their actions and may even celebrate their actions.

Real thugs from the day me born
The artist considers themselves tough, resilient and unafraid since birth.

Nuh sell out fi no damn True Religion
The artist is saying they won't betray their beliefs or values for any religion or spiritual practice.

Bamma Terror and Scumpy memories live on
The memories of friends or loved ones who have passed away continue to impact and motivate the singer.

Unnuh mother hope unnuh soul is free at last
The singer is expressing hope that their listeners will eventually find freedom and peace in their lives.

(America) hold on (hold on)
The artist is encouraging Americans to wait and have hope for positive changes in their society.

(England) hold on (hold on)
The artist is encouraging Britons to wait and have hope for positive changes in their society.

(Africa) hold on
People in Africa are being encouraged to have hope for a better future.

One day we'll be free at last
People everywhere can hold out hope for eventual freedom, prosperity and happiness.