Hold up
Y-Lo Lyrics
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I've got the time
Didn't think I'd notice but there's so many signs
Feels like we're hopeless baby
Can't even lie
You've been sneaking around like you stole something how could you think I'm so blind
And I must have tricked myself for a minute
I can't help losing my will when I'm in it
I wish I could say no to you baby
Hold up
Girl I've got a couple questions
Bout' us
And that number you've been texting
How'd you go so cold, I thought I learned my lesson
Hold Up
Girl I've got a couple questions for you
For you
You changed your perfume and the
Style of your hair
I smell his cigarettes on all the clothes you wear
You're acting different but I
Don't even care
Caus' when you fill a cup, open up in the tub, honey my judgement's impaired
And I must have tricked myself for a minute
I can't help losing my will when I'm in it
You're taking off all your clothes it's so silly
I wish I could say no to you baby
Hold up
Girl I've got a couple questions
Bout' us
And that number you've been texting
How'd you go so cold, I thought I learned my lesson
Hold Up
Girl I've got a couple questions for you
For you
For you
Girl I've got a couple questions for
You don't even call me
You show up in my lobby saying "baby can I stay for the night"
You think I'm sloppy
I'm just another of your hobbies, always take me apart
But never put me back together
Hold up
Girl I've got a couple questions
Bout' us
And that number you've been texting
How'd you go so cold, I thought I learned my lesson
Hold Up
Girl I've got a couple questions for you
For you
For you
Girl I've got a couple questions
The lyrics of Y-Lo's song "Hold Up" are a soulful exposition of a relationship that has been sullied by infidelity. The singer, who has been given reason to be suspicious of his partner's actions, implores her to tell him her story. He has noticed several signs that suggest she has been sneaking around and feels helpless, almost like all hope is lost. Despite this, he is still drawn to her and admits to being unable to resist her charms. The singer seems to have tricked himself into thinking that things are okay, even though he is aware that something is amiss. His partner's change in perfume and style of hair, and the fact that she smells like cigarettes, are red flags, but the singer is too infatuated to care.
The chorus consists of the singer asking his partner a couple of questions about their relationship and the number she has been texting. He has learned his lesson, but the partner's coldness and indifference have left him questioning everything. He feels like he is just a hobby to her and that she has taken him apart but never bothered to put him back together. The song ends with the singer asking the same questions again, with a tone that suggests he is exasperated and confused.
Y-Lo's "Hold Up" is an emotional and vulnerable song that delves into the complexities of relationships. It highlights the struggles that people go through when they suspect their partners of cheating and the internal conflict that arises when they still desire their partners despite the evidence against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me a story baby
Please explain what's going on between us
I've got the time
I am willing to give you my undivided attention
Didn't think I'd notice but there's so many signs
I have noticed that something feels off in our relationship
Feels like we're hopeless baby
It seems like there is no hope for us
Can't even lie
I cannot pretend that everything is okay
You've been sneaking around like you stole something how could you think I'm so blind
You have been acting suspiciously, and I am not oblivious to it
And I must have tricked myself for a minute
I deceived myself to believe that everything was fine
I can't help losing my will when I'm in it
I cannot resist your charm and allure
You're taking off all your clothes it's so silly
You are using your body to distract me from the real issues
I wish I could say no to you baby
I wish I had the strength to resist you
Hold up
Stop for a moment and listen to what I have to say
Girl I've got a couple questions
I have some concerns and need clarification from you
Bout' us
About our relationship
And that number you've been texting
Who is the person you have been texting?
How'd you go so cold, I thought I learned my lesson
Why have you become distant? I thought we resolved our past issues
You changed your perfume and the Style of your hair
You have changed your appearance, and it's making me suspicious
I smell his cigarettes on all the clothes you wear
I can smell another man's scent on your clothes
You're acting different but I Don't even care
You are not behaving like your usual self, but I have become indifferent to it
Caus' when you fill a cup, open up in the tub, honey my judgement's impaired
When we are intimate, my judgment gets clouded, and I become more susceptible to your advances
You don't even call me
You do not make an effort to communicate with me
You show up in my lobby saying 'baby can I stay for the night'
You drop in unannounced, expecting to spend the night with me
You think I'm sloppy
You see me as easily manipulated or taken advantage of
I'm just another of your hobbies, always take me apart
You treat me as just another thing to pass the time, dissecting me without regard for my feelings
But never put me back together
You never repair the damage you inflict on me
For you
I want to understand your perspective and intentions
Girl I've got a couple questions
I need to address my concerns before we continue this relationship
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Written by: Alex Gadoury
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