Many have heard him on Lecrae’s debut album “Real Talk”, and on the 116 Clique Compilation album with tracks like Represent, In Ya Hood, and Impressed, but now with 19 tracks dedicated to unleashing what’s been on this brother’s heart you can expect a serious album.
“Kingdom People to me is a look into the practical side of walking out our Christian faith. From a testimonial and very introspective view, I desire to encourage and challenge us, through my own experiences and struggles which alot of believers also struggle with, to stand firm in our faith. I pray this album becomes more than another disc in your hip hop collection, but a tool that will be utilized fully by the Lord!”
With roots down in Houston, TX, Tedashii brings a distinct flavor you won’t find anywhere else. Southern bangers like “Houston We Have a Problem”, and introspective tracks like “This Song’s For You”, Kingdom People is an album that hits from all angles. Featuring production by Lecrae, Tony Stone, J.R., Mac, and others, plus guest spots by Flame, Lecrae, Trip Lee, J.R., Cam, and others, you want to make sure that you have copy in rotation.
Hold Me Down
Tedashii Lyrics
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They goin′ wild, take a pic and
Put the frame on it (Yeah, yeah)
Switchin' sides, I can′t oblige, man
How we hit the bottom but he at the top
God's plan, testify
I do this for my family on
The island and in Texas
Folks at my neck, no necklace
I told ′em I ain′t goin' back like
You turn sessions wreckless
They play with fire over cake, yeah
They must have a death wish
Shout out everyone that kept me held down
When they crucified my name
Just to keep me nailed down, yeah
Scrapin′ up a lil' money for my bail now
Showin′ up every time that
I need a bailout, yeah
Ayy, so if they hatin', they can get from ′round me
I keep it wavy when they try to drown me
Try to love my enemies, use they energy
Givin' me and focus on his P's, yeah, yeah
I got some people that′s gon′ (Hold me down)
Yeah, all my believers gon' (Hold me down)
Yeah, so I ain′t worried 'bout nothin′
I ain't frontin′ when they stuntin'
All my people gon' (Hold me down)
Yeah, yeah
Someone to hold you down, stick to your side, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Someone to hold you down
Wait, wait, young oops
You don′t want no problem
I need space like a rocket
Motorbiking, Kawasaki, uh
Yeah, the squad is solid
Tried to check me, ballot boxing
We the proof, no receipt but
I ain′t mad at all these commas, yeah, uh
Yeah, they make it hard to smile
Do it for my cousin locked up
Waitin' for his trial
Do it for the ones that
Can′t get to it 'cause of trials
For my people still unequal
But they do it for they child
Hold it down for me, hold it down for me
With that noise, get from
′Round from me, get from 'round from me
If they know me then they down for me
Then they down for me
Thankful for the ones that ride for me
That′ll ride for me
Hold it down, yeah
Ayy, so if they hatin'
They can get from 'round me (Don′t move)
I keep it wavy when they
Try to drown me (Keep it wavy)
Try to love my enemies, use they energy
Givin′ me and focus on his P's, yeah, yeah
I got some people that′s gon' (Hold me down)
Yeah, all my believers gon′ (Hold me down)
Yeah, so I ain't worried ′bout nothin'
I ain't frontin′ when they stuntin′
All my people gon' (Hold me down)
Yeah, yeah
Someone to hold you down
Stick to your side, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Someone to hold you down
I told Him please to take care for me
I know His peace gon′ be there for me
I can see it showin' on me
I can see it worth, aw yeah
They want my downfall, watch out for me
Fake friends, they lie but then smile for me
I don′t play the games they play, no
We gon' have to do it right
Hold up, hold up, Dad, let me talk to ′em
Daddy knows it's ready, but he found God
I know I'm broke so all the
Ladies gon′ get drowned out
Writin′ what they taught me
Homework done now
Feelin' like a king, I want the crown now
Hold me down
Hold me down
Hold me down
Hold me down
Hold me down
My turn, hold me down
The lyrics of Tedashii's song "Hold Me Down" are about loyalty, love, and faith. The artist acknowledges the people who have always supported him even when things got tough. He gives a shoutout to his friends and family who held him down when he was being criticized and his name was being dragged through the mud, and how they helped him get through his troubles. He talks about how he doesn't need to change sides, and will always belong to God, who has kept his feet firmly on the ground even when he hit rock bottom. The lyrics show how Tedashii has grown as a person and how he has been supported by those around him.
In the lyrics, Tedashii expresses gratitude to his family members in Texas and on the island for always standing by him. He talks about how they have his back like a chiropractor and how they have always held him down. When he was going through tough times, they were there to help him scrape up money for his bail. Tedashii talks about how he does not need to worry about anything as he has people who will always hold him down, even if someone else tries to drown him. In the end, Tedashii emphasizes the importance of holding on to faith even when things seem bleak.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, we broke the frame on it
We shattered the expectations placed on us by society
They goin′ wild, take a pic and
People are intrigued by our nonconformity and want to capture it
Put the frame on it (Yeah, yeah)
Making our nonconformity marketable for others to consume
Switchin' sides, I can′t oblige, man
I cannot conform to societal norms even if pressured to
How we hit the bottom but he at the top
Even though we face hardships, God is always there to lift us up
God's plan, testify
My faith in God's plan is unwavering and I am a witness to its glory
I do this for my family on
My family, both in the Caribbean and in Texas, are my motivation to succeed
The island and in Texas
They got my back like chiropract'
My family supports me unequivocally
Folks at my neck, no necklace
Others might try to bring me down, but I will not be weighed down by their negativity
I told ′em I ain′t goin' back like
I refuse to return to the toxic behaviors or environments of the past
You turn sessions wreckless
I will not be reckless in my approach to therapy or self-reflection
They play with fire over cake, yeah
Some people are willing to cause harm or take risks for money and success
They must have a death wish
It is concerning how far some people will go for material gain
Shout out everyone that kept me held down
I am grateful for those who supported me during difficult times
When they crucified my name
When others tried to ruin my reputation
Just to keep me nailed down, yeah
Their negativity did not hold me back
Scrapin′ up a lil' money for my bail now
I am working hard to pay for my mistakes and get back on the right track
Showin′ up every time that
I am consistently dedicated to improving myself and moving forward
I need a bailout, yeah
I require assistance, but I will not be helpless
Ayy, so if they hatin', they can get from ′round me
If people are not supportive, they can distance themselves from me
I keep it wavy when they try to drown me
I stay afloat even when others try to bring me down
Try to love my enemies, use they energy
I try to find positivity even in negative situations and use that energy to fuel my progress
Givin' me and focus on his P's, yeah, yeah
I am focusing on God's principles and values to guide me through life
I got some people that′s gon′ (Hold me down)
I have people who support me through thick and thin
Yeah, all my believers gon' (Hold me down)
Those who share my faith will always stand by me
I ain't frontin′ when they stuntin'
I am genuine and honest even when others try to show off
All my people gon' (Hold me down)
Everyone who supports me will be there for me
Someone to hold you down, stick to your side, yeah
Having someone who is supportive and loyal during hard times is important
Wait, wait, young oops
Hold on, wait a second
You don′t want no problem
You would not like the consequences of your actions
I need space like a rocket
I require distance or time to calm down and reflect
Motorbiking, Kawasaki, uh
I am quickly moving forward with my goals
Yeah, the squad is solid
My team is reliable and supportive
Tried to check me, ballot boxing
Others tried to challenge me, maybe even in a political manner
We the proof, no receipt but
We can prove ourselves without any tangible evidence
I ain′t mad at all these commas, yeah, uh
I do not resent my wealth or success
Yeah, they make it hard to smile
Even though I may be successful, there are still things that bring me down
Do it for my cousin locked up
I am motivated to succeed for loved ones who have been hindered, like my cousin in prison
Waitin' for his trial
Waiting for a chance to be free again
Do it for the ones that
My actions carry weight and will affect others
Can′t get to it 'cause of trials
Those who face difficulties cannot always achieve what I have accomplished
For my people still unequal
I am fighting for equality for my community
But they do it for they child
Parents will do anything for their children, even if they face struggles or inequality
Hold it down for me, hold it down for me
Please support me and be there for me during tough times
With that noise, get from
I do not want negativity in my life
′Round from me, get from 'round from me
Please remove yourself from my vicinity
If they know me then they down for me
If someone is truly close to me, they will support and hold me up
Then they down for me
Thankful for the ones that ride for me
I am grateful for those who support and fight for me
That′ll ride for me
I told Him please to take care for me
I requested God to look after me
I know His peace gon′ be there for me
I trust that God will bring me peace in difficult times
I can see it showin' on me
My faith is evident in the way I carry myself
I can see it worth, aw yeah
I can see the value of my faith and its impact on my life
They want my downfall, watch out for me
There are people who want to see me fail, so I need to be careful
Fake friends, they lie but then smile for me
I have friends who pretend to be supportive but are actually deceitful
I don′t play the games they play, no
I refuse to engage in petty or dishonest behavior
We gon' have to do it right
We need to work towards success in an honest and ethical way
My turn, hold me down
Now it's my turn to ask for support and be vulnerable
Writer(s): Tedashii Anderson, Jacob Cardec, Lecrae Moore, Dustin Bowie
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darius Lowery
His son went off in his verse🔥🔥 who thinks they should make a music video for this song??🤔
The Official Channel of Just Being Rere
I agree
Naomi Lizama
Yep totally
Kaynon Hill
Darius Lowery agree
Josh Carson JC3
Tedashii putting his son on this track is so great
Batrap Media
Agreed
Mylfy Gamer
I swear I love this song. Anytime I feel fucked over by my loved ones. I play it. My kids know it by heart.... Thank you. It's a good song to help me remember God has my back. God holds me down.
Quayshaun Durden
If tedashii is putting music out like this reach record is heading towards a good year First God Flex then this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Joshua Hughes
This man is musical genius if you was with him from the beginning of his career
Xavier Hurd
I live for this entire song but that last verse his son did was fire! I loved it!