Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Hold It Down Lyrics by Jay Prezi

John John: MCLXXV

2018

[Intro]
Hey yeah
Hey yeah
Ooooh
Ooooh

[Chorus - Jay Prezi & John John Pops]
Remember had many hungry nights (remember)
Cold winters we standing by the stove (oh yeah)
Ya nigga fighting ya better fight
If the cops come you don’t say a word (you don’t say a word)
Hold it down (hold it down) and stand tall
Move some pounds or play ball (oooh)
Where we come from we never had choice
So forgiveness is what I’m prayin for

[Verse 1 - Jay Prezi]
Not gone say I was destined to b a hustler
But went to school to hoop and met a plug look how that work
When I think I wasn’t league bound either
So as Nas would say spit that ether the game chose me
I’m never chasing what these niggas chase
I’m tryna finish nigga fuck a race this shit a marathon
A lot of niggas get killed for they life
Two lost souls when parents bury they kids they never quite look the same
As a kid when I fell they told me to shake it off
I guess we taught to deal with the pain to walk thru the rain
With ya chin up cause its always some bullshit
We grown now you better get you a full clip
Cause niggas don’t like to fight and lose
What you talking nigga you gotta prove
You a sheep or u a lion nigga
Ain’t no middle so yeah you gotta choose

[Chorus - Jay Prezi & John John Pops]
Remember had many hungry nights (remember)
Cold winters we standing by the stove (oh yeah)
Ya nigga fighting ya better fight
If the cops come you don’t say a word (you don’t say a word)
Hold it down (hold it down) and stand tall
Move some pounds or play ball (oooh)
Where we come from we never had choice
So forgiveness is what I’m praying for

[Verse 2 - Jay Prezi]
Never switch sides same since ATM Live
Cherry Lounge and Kennedy parties
Where you was at? In the house prolly mother never let em outside
Now u a grown man tryna decide if you the square in the circle
See my team we all bosses all Jordans
If it’s beef hit em in his grill I’m George Foreman
Bunch a fake love foes calling you bro
Real niggas are rare so the difference u gotta know
Never stepped outta character for acceptance
Never ran from fight always about my business
Always lived up to hype
I’m only focused on riches since balling in Milbank they knew me for having bitches
These niggas don’t like to fight and loose
What you talking nigga u gotta prove
You a sheep or u a lion nigga ain’t no middle so yeah you gotta choose

[Chorus - Jay Prezi & John John Pops]
Remember had many hungry nights (remember)
Cold winters we standing by the stove (oh yeah)
Ya nigga fighting ya better fight
If the cops come you don’t say a word (you don’t say a word)
Hold it down (hold it down) and stand tall
Move some pounds or play ball (oooh)
Where we come from we never had choice
So forgiveness is what I’m praying for
Credits
Jay Prezi

Jay Prezi

About “Hold It Down” by Jay Prezi

Read the complete lyrics to "Hold It Down" by Jay Prezi from the album "John John: MCLXXV" in 2018. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rap.

"Hold It Down" is performed by Jay Prezi. from the album "John John: MCLXXV" in 2018 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Hold It Down", explore more songs by Jay Prezi using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Jay Prezi · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Hold It Down" is credited to Jay Prezi. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hold It Down" appears on "John John: MCLXXV" in 2018.

Visit the Jay Prezi artist page at /artist/jay-prezi for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

Drum Roll
Brand New
1964 SPECIAL REPORT: Police On 117th Street (Skit)
Adversity
$drip
1964 SPECIAL REPORT: 117th Street (Intro Skit)
A Million
Doop Doop
Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features

Company

About

Artists

Trending

Legal

Privacy

Terms

Copyright

Support

Contact

Features

Charts

© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.