Hold it Down
Quantic Lyrics

KB, Vandalz (yeah yeah yeah)
Introduction of the song Hold it Down by Quantic featuring KB and Vandalz

'Bout mine
I am focused on my own business and nothing else

Y'all know how we do it
Explanation that the listeners know what they're listening to

Yeah ('bout mine)
Reiteration of the first line, stating that they are solely focused on their business

This is for them soldiers (keep it goin')
A dedication to those who are working hard all day, every day

All day, everyday (yeah yeah yeah)
Reiteration that they work hard every day

I've got so much trouble on my mind
The artist is troubled and preoccupied with issues in their life

Refuse to lose
The artist is determined to succeed despite facing difficulties

I got my windows seedy, county line's still on
An implication that the artist is involved in risky activities, such as drug trafficking

Now what the hell is goin' on?
The artist is questioning the events and activities that are taking place

This nigga been around the world and back
The artist has had many experiences and seen much of the world

And it's a lesson to be learned in that
The artist has learned many valuable lessons from their experiences

A lot of paper to be earned in that
The artist has earned a lot of money from their experiences

But I still couldn't discern the fact
Despite their experiences, the artist is still struggling to understand their situation

That the life ain't gotta be like that
The artist has come to the realization that there are other ways to live besides their current lifestyle

So hold it down
A call to remain strong and persevere

(I'ma pop mine)
An implication that the artist will defend themselves if necessary

Gotta be about it, or you'll see about it
If you're not serious and committed, you'll face the consequences

(Gonna keep it on)
Continuing to remain strong and focused

I ill, I'll be about it
The artist is determined and serious about their actions

Yes, I feel G about it
The artist is confident and proud of their actions

(Who could be with me?)
An invitation to join the artist's cause

Wouldn't be without it
Anything less than complete commitment is not acceptable

When I think about it, who gon' be down?
The artist is questioning who will be committed to their cause and stand by them

(Who will be down?)
Reiteration of the artist's question

Gotta feel G about it, or you'll see about it
If you're not fully committed, you'll face the consequences

(Don't get no more)
An implication that there are no second chances

Where would I be without it?
The artist is reflecting on their past and how they got to where they are today

(I'm sick of all you haters when I'm comin' 'round)
The artist is fed up with people hating on them

When I think about holdin' it down
Thinking about remaining committed and focused despite any obstacles

(Gotta hold it down)
Reiteration of the artist's commitment to remain strong

Oh, when I was young in my neighborhood
The artist is reflecting on their past experiences

I sold straps cuz the paper's good
The artist was involved in selling firearms for financial gain

(So my bitch should understand me nigga)
An assertion that their female partner should understand their lifestyle

We let them ends get bigger
The artist's financial gain increased over time

It's always somethin' wrong with the picture
Despite their success, there are always issues and complications present

That's when it hits ya
Realization dawns on the artist

Seventeen years old, ain't no need to be rollin'
The artist realizes that they were too young to be involved in such risky activities

In a big body Benz that's stolen
The artist was involved in car theft as well

All my knuckleheads holla if ya hear me now
The artist is addressing their peers who were also involved in criminal activities

The grind is somethin' that you gotta stay real about
The artist acknowledges the difficulty and hard work required to succeed

I doubt I'd change a thing about my life, except these haters
The artist reflects that they wouldn't change anything in their life, except for the negativity they receive from others

I'd take 'em baby, two at a time, with lefts and rights
The artist is so frustrated with the haters that they would fight them physically

And won't get tired 'til we all ball, causin' a riot
The artist intends to work hard to achieve a successful life and gather other like-minded individuals to form a movement

Can't even see no peace and quiet
With their lifestyle, the artist is unable to find peace and quiet

So I decided misery I'll deal with myself
The artist has decided to cope with their problems on their own

Ain't no need for me to be involved with nobody else
The artist doesn't need help from others to solve their problems

I'll chase my wealth across these continents
The artist plans to travel to find financial gain

Why these fake mothafuckas wanna get with this?
The artist is questioning why people who don't understand their lifestyle are interested in being involved

Bitch nigga, be 'bout it
An assertion that to be involved, you have to be committed and serious

[Vandalz:] Now who be lettin' them heads loose, aimin' off the roof
Beginning of Vandalz's verse, questioning who is causing chaos from high places

It's the new millennium and I still ain't feelin' 'em
Vandalz is not impressed with the current state of affairs in the new millennium

I'm Y2-AK, ready, hands steady
Vandalz introduces themselves as Y2-AK, ready and focused

Shame on you niggas, how we came on you niggas
Vandalz is blaming and shaming those who opposed them in the past

Shoulda pulled the heat out and flamed all you niggas
Vandalz believes they should have been more aggressive in the past

To the clique I'm dedicated, 'bout, blunted and faded
Vandalz is dedicated to their group and claims to be under the influence

Bitch please
Displeased with someone's behavior

Ask a nigga, squeeze the young G
An invitation to ask them anything and to show they are still strong

Situation turned drastic, I'm pullin' out plastic
Their situation has become serious and they are beginning to use weapons

So bring the beat cuz I'm a bastard
Despite their actions, they still enjoy music and want the beat to continue

Barely breathing, but leave the body in plastic
After their actions, the victim is left in the open or in a plastic bag

Blaze the broccoli on the roof of murderin' street
Vandalz are smoking marijuana on the roof while planning criminal activities

Psychotic, leave the mic, it's idiotic
Vandalz is acting psychotic and believes stopping their music is ridiculous

Bring ya heat if you 'bout it
Inviting others to join them if they're committed

Watch 'em inhale butane and spit hot flames
Watching others use drugs and then later act harshly or violently

Thug, so I'm stayin' heated
Vandalz is a thug and will continue to be aggressive

But fuck the trouble that it's caused
Despite the negative consequences, they will continue down this path

We part insane, mentally
They are crazy and mentally deranged

With a urge to splurge a piece of my poison
They have a desire to spread their destructive behavior even further

To innocent citizens
Their actions harm innocent people

Violent millitants, check the currency on my pistol for them
They are armed and ready to fight back against anyone who opposes them

Decided we out
Decision to leave the scene or end the song