Hold up
Tomis Reil Lyrics
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Lemme get my cup and pour up
Or lemme take my meds and slow up
I need to double my dosage cause it's not enough
I said hold up
I try to put my city on the muthafuckin' map
But the map don't want my city
Are you kidding, that shit silly
They'll reciprocate it back
But that's no longer a fact
They would rather waste your time
Just to have a couple laughs
Slept on me long enough
It's time to wake up from your nap
Only focus on politics while I obsess over tracks
Took me way too long to realize that I am in it down bad
Hold up
Lemme get my cup and pour up
Or lemme take my meds and slow up
I need to double my dosage cause it's not enough
I said hold up
Got verified artists that be hitting up my line
Say they like it, how I move
And they can't wait till my time
I'm like thank you, you're too kind
Can you do me a favor
And give me a little shine
Then they quickly change their lines
Saying hold up little guy
Patience is the key, trust me you are doing fine
I've been patient long enough
Best get up out your mind
You need to get off your high horse
Pull out your phone and then endorse
Me on all your social stories
Hold up
Lemme get my cup and pour up
Or lemme take my meds and slow up
I need to double my dosage cause it's not enough
I said hold up
My family going broke
We've gone under, ain't a joke
have to see my money grow
I'm about to sell some coke
Rob a bank plus 20 more
This shit is do or die
Watch me become a hitman
And drop some bodies to the floor
Strap a bomb onto my abdomen
And walk right into Hamilton
Tell everybody in the room
To put their cash in my left hand
God give me James Madison
My bills ain't looking right
How could my cash be so short
But my debts grew look at that height
Hold up
Lemme get my cup and pour up
Or lemme take my meds and slow up
I need to double my dosage cause it's not enough
I said hold up
Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up
In Tomis Reil's song "Hold Up," the lyrics revolve around the struggles and frustrations the artist faces in his music career, relationships, and personal life. The repeated phrase "Hold up" serves as a moment of pause and reflection for the artist as he navigates through various challenges.
The first paragraph highlights the artist's feelings of being underappreciated and overlooked in his city. Despite his efforts to put his city on the map through his music, he feels like his hometown doesn't support him. The artist expresses his disillusionment with the idea that showing love will be reciprocated, as he realizes that some people may only be interested in wasting his time for their entertainment.
The second paragraph delves into the artist's interactions with verified artists who acknowledge his talent but are hesitant to offer him opportunities or support. The artist seeks validation and recognition from these established figures in the industry, only to be met with platitudes about patience and waiting for his time to shine. This section conveys the artist's frustrations with the music industry's competitive and often discouraging nature.
The third paragraph takes a darker turn as the artist narrates his financial struggles, contemplating extreme measures like selling drugs, robbing banks, and resorting to violence to overcome poverty. The desperation in these lyrics reflects the artist's feeling of being trapped and pushed to the brink by his financial woes, hinting at a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, "Hold Up" captures a sense of frustration, disillusionment, and desperation in the face of adversity. The repeated refrain of "Hold up" throughout the song symbolizes the artist's need to pause, assess his situation, and find a way to push forward despite the challenges he faces in his music career, relationships, and financial struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold up
Wait a moment before we continue
Lemme get my cup and pour up
Let me pour myself a drink to calm down
Or lemme take my meds and slow up
I may need to take medication to relax
I need to double my dosage cause it's not enough
My current treatment is not working, I need more
I try to put my city on the muthafuckin' map
I want to bring recognition to my city
But the map don't want my city
Unfortunately, the city is not being noticed
Are you kidding, that shit silly
It's absurd and frustrating
I always used to think that when you'd show love
I believed kindness would be reciprocated
They'll reciprocate it back
They would return the favor
But that's no longer a fact
Unfortunately, that's not true anymore
They would rather waste your time
People prefer to waste time than show appreciation
Just to have a couple laughs
They prioritize entertainment over support
Slept on me long enough
I've been underestimated for too long
It's time to wake up from your nap
It's time for others to realize my talent
Only focus on politics while I obsess over tracks
While others focus on politics, I focus on my music
Took me way too long to realize that I am in it down bad
It took me a while to see that I'm struggling
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Lopez
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