Hold Me Down
shakewell Lyrics


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She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this 40, it might slip out 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down

I just hope they prayin' for me lately, 'cause I need that
He can't tell me nothin, bitch, I don't want hear no feedback
I was off them xannies for three months, until I relapsed
I ain't sip no drank for 'bout a month, but now I be back
Up on all my bullshit, so the one you know you love to hate
Now that I been poppin', all my shows feelin' like holidays
All this on my mind, all the time is gone, rest in peace, Erase
Why the good die young, it don't make sense, it ain't gon' be the same
Locked up me in band, be for some bullshit, but we beat the case
[?] held us down, like an OG, never said the name
Even posted bond, that's a bond that no one could ever break
Lawyer talkin' for me, tell the judge he can't even see my face

She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this 40, it might slip out 30 rounds




Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down

Overall Meaning

The song "Hold Me Down" by Shakewell features lyrics that paint a picture of a dangerous and reckless lifestyle. The opening line "She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down" suggests that the singer is in a relationship where the person they're with doesn't actually care about them but is willing to stick around and support them regardless. This could be seen as a metaphor for the singer's larger life experiences - constantly surrounded by people who may not truly care about him but are willing to enable his destructive tendencies.


The lyrics about the "up this 40" and "30 rounds" indicate that the singer is armed and dangerous, with the ability to cause serious harm to others. There is a sense of paranoia and fear throughout the song, with lines like "Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground" suggesting that even the singer's associates are not to be trusted. The lyric "Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down" highlights the drug use and addiction that is likely contributing to the singer's self-destructive lifestyle.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down" which creates a sense of both longing and apathy - the singer recognizes that he is not in a healthy situation but is resigned to it nonetheless. The lines "Why the good die young, it don't make sense, it ain't gon' be the same" suggest that the singer has lost people close to him due to violence or addiction-related issues, and seems to be struggling with the resulting grief.


Overall, "Hold Me Down" is a dark and evocative song that explores themes of violence, addiction, and toxic relationships. The singer is painted as both dangerous and vulnerable, struggling to cope with the harsh realities of his life.


Line by Line Meaning

She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
She may not actually love me, but she will still support me and be there for me.


If I up this 40, it might slip out 30 rounds
If I decide to use this firearm, it has a large enough magazine to potentially shoot 30 rounds.


Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Professional shooters are trained to be silent and deadly, to the point where their victims may not even hear the shot before they die.


Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down
My friend is trying to recover from drug addiction, but these prescription pills are holding him back and making it difficult for him to improve.


I just hope they prayin' for me lately, 'cause I need that
I am hoping that people are praying for me, because I am in need of support right now.


He can't tell me nothin, bitch, I don't want hear no feedback
I am not interested in hearing criticism or feedback from anyone, and will not be swayed by their opinions.


I was off them xannies for three months, until I relapsed
I had successfully stopped taking Xanax for three months, but unfortunately fell back into the habit recently.


I ain't sip no drank for 'bout a month, but now I be back
I had abstained from alcohol for a month, but have now started drinking again.


Up on all my bullshit, so the one you know you love to hate
I am involved in questionable activities and behaviors, and this might make people dislike me.


Now that I been poppin', all my shows feelin' like holidays
Since becoming popular, my concerts and performances feel like a celebration or holiday event.


All this on my mind, all the time is gone, rest in peace, Erase
I have a lot on my mind and it is causing me stress, but I am hoping to find peace soon. I am also honoring someone named Erase who may have passed away.


Why the good die young, it don't make sense, it ain't gon' be the same
It is sad and unfair when good people die young, and the world will never be the same without them.


Locked up me in band, be for some bullshit, but we beat the case
My band and I were arrested for something stupid, but we managed to come out on top and win the case.


[?] held us down, like an OG, never said the name
Someone with power and influence helped us out during our legal troubles, but they did it discreetly and without seeking any recognition.


Even posted bond, that's a bond that no one could ever break
Someone helped us out by posting our bail, which created an unbreakable bond of loyalty and gratitude.


Lawyer talkin' for me, tell the judge he can't even see my face
My lawyer is speaking on my behalf in court, and I am so ashamed of my behavior that I cannot even show my face to the judge.


She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
She may not actually love me, but she will still support me and be there for me.


If I up this 40, it might slip out 30 rounds
If I decide to use this firearm, it has a large enough magazine to potentially shoot 30 rounds.


Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Professional shooters are trained to be silent and deadly, to the point where their victims may not even hear the shot before they die.


Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down
My friend is trying to recover from drug addiction, but these prescription pills are holding him back and making it difficult for him to improve.




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@felipenovaes3136

She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this 40, it might slip out 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down


I just hope they prayin' for me lately, 'cause I need that
He can't tell me nothin, bitch, I don't want hear no feedback
I was off them xannies for three months, until I relapsed
I ain't sip no drank for 'bout a month, but now I be back
Up on all my bullshit, so the one you know you love to hate
Now that I been poppin', all my shows feelin' like holidays
All this on my mind, all the time is gone, rest in peace, Erase
Why the good die young, it don't make sense, it ain't gon' be the same
Locked up me in band, be for some bullshit, but we beat the case
[?] held us down, like an OG, never said the name
Even posted bond, that's a bond that no one could ever break
Lawyer talkin' for me, tell the judge he can't even see my face


She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this 40, it might slip out 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down



@user-np6yj7bp3u

She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this .40, it might spit 'bout 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down


She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this .40, it might spit 'bout 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down


I just hope they prayin' for me lately, 'cause I need that
He can't tell me nothin', bitch, I don't want hear no feedback
I was off them xannies for three months until I relapsed
I ain't sip no drank for 'bout a month, but now I be back
Upon all my bullshit, still the one you know you love to hate
Now that I been poppin', all my shows feelin' like holidays
All this on my mind, all the time is gone, rest in peace, Erase
Why the good die young, it don't make sense, it ain't gon' be the same
Locked up me and band before some bullshit, but we beat the case
1000 handed down, like a OG, never said he name
Even posted bond, that's a bond that no one could ever break
Lawyer talkin' for me, tell the judge he can't even see my face


She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this .40, it might spit 'bout 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down



She don't really love me, no, but she gon' hold me down
If I up this .40, it might spit 'bout 30 rounds
Shooters move in silence, dead before shells hit the ground
Homie off the needle, these 30s, they keep me down



All comments from YouTube:

@N9NEMilli

Listening to this on headphones is sick af. U can hear the backing vocal tracks, sounds so dope

@Ntheonaut

Now just imagine how it sounds when you add a receiver, eq, sub and a could bangin speakers to the mix

@joeburge5243

Wait till you hear it on a surround sound system

@rickyk4583

Shakewell can rap, he can sing, he has an amazing flow and good taste in beats(unless he makes them himself in which case he's a good producer too) how can one not like him

@hns_203

The underground scene is so talented and so overlooked it's insane.

@thefourseasonsandme4374

Some edits brought me here 😂

@anahmi981

The Four Seasons And Me sammeee

@Gohan_Solos

Same

@melody9262

Lucifer mazikeen edits💀

@peachyy_xuxy1738

Aidan Gallagher's edit 😂😭💖

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