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Hold Up Lyrics
by Beyoncé
Lyricist: Beyoncé, Drake, The Weeknd
28 views • Published on Sep 25, 2026
Hold Up Lyrics
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Slow down, they don't love you like I love you
Back up, they don't love you like I love you
Step down, they don't love you like I love you
Can't you see there's no other man above you?
What a wicked way to treat the girl that loves you
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Oh, down, they don't love you like I love you
Something don't feel right
Because it ain't right
Especially comin' up after midnight
I smell your secret, and I'm not too perfect
To ever feel this worthless
How did it come down to this?
Going through your call list
I don't wanna lose my pride,
But I'mma fuck me up a bitch
Know that I kept it sexy, and know I kept it fun
There's something that I'm missing, maybe my head for one
What's worse, lookin' jealous or crazy? Jealous or crazy?
Or like being walked all over lately, walked all over lately
I'd rather be crazy
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Slow down, they don't love you like I love you
Back up, they don't love you like I love you
Step down, they don't love you like I love you
Can't you see there's no other man above you?
What a wicked way to treat the girl that loves you
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Slow down they don't love you like I love you
Let's imagine for a moment that you never made a name for yourself
Or mastered wealth, they had you labeled as a king
Never made it out the cage, still out there movin' in them streets
Never had the baddest woman in the game up in your sheets
Would they be down to ride?
No, they used to hide from you, lie to you
But y'all know we were made for each other
So I find you and hold you down
Me sing se
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Slow down, they don't love you like I love you
Back up, they don't love you like I love you
Step down, they don't love you like I love you
Can't you see there's no other man above you?
What a wicked way to treat the girl that loves you
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Slow down they don't love you like I love you
Hey it is such a shame
You let this good love go to waste
I always keep the top tier, 5 star
Backseat lovin' in the car
Like make that wood, like make that wood
Holly like a boulevard
What's worse, lookin' jealous or crazy? Jealous and crazy?
Or like being walked all over lately, walked all over lately
I'd rather be crazy
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Slow down, they don't love you like I love you
Back up, they don't love you like I love you
Step down, they don't love you like I love you
Can't you see there's no other man above you?
What a wicked way to treat the girl that loves you
Hold up, they don't love you like I love you
Oh, down, they don't love you like I love you
I hop up out the bed and get my swag on
I look in the mirror, say, "What's up?"
What's up, what's up, what's up
I hop up out the bed and get my swag on
I look in the mirror, say, "What's up?"
What's up, what's up, what's up
Meaning of Hold Up
“Hold Up” is a raw and unapologetically assertive declaration of love and loyalty from Beyoncé, rooted in the complexities of a relationship fraught with jealousy and societal judgment. The repeated “Hold up, they don’t love you like I love you” functions as a forceful rebuttal to external pressures – specifically, the dismissive attitudes of those who perceive her partner's success and status as deserving of a more opulent or traditionally glamorous woman. Beyoncé isn’t simply offering romantic devotion; she’s actively defending her place within his world, challenging the implicit expectations that she should be someone “other” for him to truly adore. The lyrics delve into a potent mix of vulnerability and fierce determination, revealing moments of self-doubt – "Especially comin' up after midnight / I smell your secret, and I'm not too perfect / To ever feel this worthless" – juxtaposed with aggressive defiance ("I’mma fuck me up a bitch").
The song’s narrative expands beyond the immediate couple to address broader themes of marginalization and societal limitations. The extended metaphor of “the girl that loves you” being treated as a mere accessory, someone who hasn't achieved fame or wealth (“Never made it out the cage”), highlights the systemic undervaluation of women perceived as lacking conventional markers of success. Beyoncé’s assertive reclaiming of her worth within this dynamic is powerfully conveyed through the lines about his former infidelities and her refusal to concede her position. Ultimately, “Hold Up” isn't just a love song; it’s an anthem for self-worth, demanding recognition and respect while simultaneously showcasing Beyoncé’s unwavering loyalty and undeniable power as a woman in a world that often seeks to diminish her.
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beyoncéempowerment anthemconfidentr&bhold up
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