Hold On
Shy Lyrics


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Girl I wanna see you happy (Happy)
The shit gon’ make you text me every time
Let me (Yeah) ay let me
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Oh let me hold you down (Yeah)
Oh girl I wanna see you happy (Happy)
And the shit gon’ make you text me every time (Every time)
Let me ay
Oh let me (Let me hold you down)

I been missing jus the way you are
I been waitin for this day
I been waitin by the corner store
I see the way you walk down the street
Baby you’re lookin like a model
With those jeans, with the booty and the figure is fine
I can’t wait until I have you
And I’m ready ima get you tonight tonight
I’m a gentleman I don’t kiss and tell
I’ve jus pictured you up in my bed
Let’s pill our clothes off, freaky mode on
Let’s think about it, let it brainstorm
I wanna play let’s get in sync
I see you moving with a speed of light
You’re so fast girl
Let’s go crazy, let’s do something explicit

Girl I wanna see you happy (Happy)
The shit gon’ make you text me every time
Let me (Yeah) ay let me
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Oh let me hold you down (Yeah)
Oh girl I wanna see you happy (Happy)
And the shit gon’ make you text me every time (Every time)
Let me ay
Oh let me (Yeah)

I hit you on the phone
Please don’t give up on me
I did you wrong before
But we all make mistakes you know it (You know it)
I ain’t perfect you know it (You know it)
Shawty you know me don’t act like you don’t (Yeah yeah)
Yeah you’re my Mona Lisa ay (Yeah yeah)
Yeah I’m gon’ be the man you want (Yeah yeah)
And don’t let me down cause I know that I’m true
So please keep it real baby yeah (Yeah yeah)
Yeah I jus wanna be with you baby (Yeah yeah)
Love me like you never did baby (Yeah yeah)
Let them talk you are my lady (Yeah yeah)
Oh let them talk baby (Yeah)

Girl I wanna see you happy (happy)
The shit gon’ make you text me every time
Let me ay (Yeah) let me
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Oh girl I wanna see you happy (happy)
And the shit gon’ make you text me every time (Every time)




Let me ay
Oh let me

Overall Meaning

In "Hold On," Shy expresses his desire to see a girl he likes happy and how he wants to be there for her. He acknowledges his past mistakes and hopes that she won't give up on him. He describes her as someone who catches his attention, with her model-like appearance and attractive figure. He can't wait to have her and envision being intimate with her. He wants to have a deep connection with her and explore their desires together. Despite his imperfections, he promises to be the man she wants and asks her to keep it real with him.


The song conveys a mix of romantic and sensual feelings, with Shy expressing his longing for the girl's happiness and his intentions for a physical relationship. It portrays his growth and willingness to learn from his past mistakes to be a better partner. The lyrics also suggest that the girl holds a special place in his life, being compared to the iconic Mona Lisa.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl I wanna see you happy (Happy)
I want to witness your happiness, it brings me joy


The shit gon’ make you text me every time
The situation will compel you to reach out to me constantly


Let me (Yeah) ay let me
Allow me to, just give me the chance


Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Let me provide support and be there for you


Oh let me hold you down (Yeah)
Oh, allow me to be a source of strength and stability for you


I been missing jus the way you are
I have been longing for your true self


I been waitin for this day
I have been anticipating this moment


I been waitin by the corner store
I have been patiently waiting at a specific location


I see the way you walk down the street
I notice and admire your confident stride


Baby you’re lookin like a model
You possess the beauty and grace of a fashion model


With those jeans, with the booty and the figure is fine
Your tight jeans highlight your attractive curves


I can’t wait until I have you
I am eagerly anticipating being with you


And I’m ready ima get you tonight tonight
I am prepared to pursue you and make you mine tonight


I’m a gentleman I don’t kiss and tell
I am respectful and discreet about intimate matters


I’ve jus pictured you up in my bed
I have envisioned us being intimate together


Let’s pill our clothes off, freaky mode on
Let's undress and embrace our adventurous and sensual side


Let’s think about it, let it brainstorm
Let's contemplate and explore our desires together


I wanna play let’s get in sync
I desire to engage in a harmonious and passionate connection


I see you moving with a speed of light
I observe you moving swiftly and gracefully


You’re so fast girl
You are incredibly quick and agile


Let’s go crazy, let’s do something explicit
Let's be daring and engage in something provocative


I hit you on the phone
I contacted you through a phone call


Please don’t give up on me
Please continue to believe in me and our relationship


I did you wrong before
I made mistakes and hurt you in the past


But we all make mistakes you know it (You know it)
We are all fallible and make errors, and you are aware of it


I ain’t perfect you know it (You know it)
I am not flawless, and you acknowledge that


Shawty you know me don’t act like you don’t (Yeah yeah)
Darling, you are familiar with who I am, don't pretend otherwise


Yeah you’re my Mona Lisa ay (Yeah yeah)
Yes, you are my muse, just like the famous painting Mona Lisa


Yeah I’m gon’ be the man you want (Yeah yeah)
Yes, I am determined to become the ideal man you desire


And don’t let me down cause I know that I’m true
And please don't disappoint me because I am genuine in my intentions


So please keep it real baby yeah (Yeah yeah)
So, please be honest and genuine, my dear


Yeah I jus wanna be with you baby (Yeah yeah)
Yes, I simply want to be with you, my love


Love me like you never did baby (Yeah yeah)
Love me with a passion and intensity like never before, my love


Let them talk you are my lady (Yeah yeah)
Ignore what others say, you are my beloved


Oh let them talk baby (Yeah)
Oh, pay no attention to gossip, my dear


Let me ay (Yeah) let me
Allow me to, just give me the chance


Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Let me provide support and be there for you


Let me hold you down (Yeah)
Let me be a source of strength and stability for you


Oh girl I wanna see you happy (happy)
Oh girl, I truly want to witness your happiness


And the shit gon’ make you text me every time (Every time)
And the situation will compel you to message me every single time


Let me ay
Allow me to, just give me the chance


Oh let me (Yeah)
Oh, allow me to




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Comments from YouTube:

GusRock

Love this song my first time out with the boys far away from home drinking and having the best time of my live and this song was always playing in the car 🤘🏻 RIP Tony and Steve ❤

Roman One

Rip Tony, Steve, this song awesome!! I’m always playing it in my car, I gotta get this album soon.

Tim Colder

Bought this on 7inch vinyl back in 1985, then the album. I had never heard them before until they played their stuff at the local rock night. Vastly underated and Tony Mills a great singer.

Tobias Arnicke

i thank you so much for uploading this. i heard this the first time 3 days ago at my fathers home. he played the vynil and i liked it so much but he didn't digitalise it, so i couldn't hear it again. keep up the good work, this is brilliant !

Darioros2008

alto cd , carajo, es lo mejor esa epoca!

Andydreamtheater

They were a great bunch,& even gave me a lift on the tour bus from the aforementioned UFO Barrowlands gig to Leeds for the one the next day.

Melodic80sRevived

RIP. TONY MILLS 💔😭

Roxd hardy

Que buen AOR 😊

Andydreamtheater

You're probably a bit younger than me,but i wish my mam had played this kind of thing when i was younger - i had to make do with Barry Manilow & Neil Sedaka !! I saw SHY at Newcastle Mayfair in 85,& Sheffield Poly a few days later.I also saw them in Glasgow with UFO,Edinburgh with Twisted Sister,Newcastle City Hall with Gary Moore & Meatloaf,(2 nights each iirc - & on the guest list)& at the old Marquee in London.

Shaun Russell

I was at the Mayfair gig too Andy , great night .... gog bless Tony Mills

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