Hold Me Down
Rising Above: Mike Crigs' Journey from Pressure to Triumph
Lyrics
-Verse 1-
Start of Verse 1
You see these lights
The individual notices the lights.
You see these cameras
They also see cameras around.
I feel pressure mounting by myself standing
They feel increasing pressure while standing alone.
This is what I wanted ever since I was a kid
Expresses that achieving this was a childhood desire.
Back in high school saying where hell do I begin
Reflects on the uncertainty experienced in high school.
It’s funny, those days thought they were stressful
Despite feeling stressed, now views those days as funny.
Number of obligations I could count em as a handful
Had a few obligations, but they were manageable.
And still, I somehow failed math and physiology
Despite that, struggled with math and physiology.
Why I lost track of these women that stuck in my brain
Lost track of past relationships.
Now I’m preaching my words like a pastor
Comparing their words to preaching by a pastor.
I got faith in this vision that I been after
Has faith in the long-desired vision.
Now I’m doing this for my mother, my sister, and my brother
Now pursuing goals for family members.
And my father who taught me how to be a man
Credits father for teaching them about manhood.
In a world full of way too many boys
Reflects on becoming a mature man in a world of boys.
Fighting all the time
Noting the prevalent conflicts.
Politics aside
Setting politics aside in this context.
When my time comes, wanna know I did this right
Desires to ensure they live life right.
Everyone has their chance to fly
Believes everyone has an opportunity to succeed.
-Chorus-
Start of Chorus
-Verse 2-
Start of Verse 2
And now I’m 25
Age reference, being 25 years old.
And now I’m steady working
Consistently working hard.
Full time job, music ain’t paying rent checks
Music doesn't fully support financially.
One day I’ll look back when I said this
Planning to reminisce on the present dedication.
Thank god I wrote till 3am like a menace
Grateful for late-night creative efforts.
Ahhhh yeaaa
Expressing satisfaction and excitement.
Those nights that’s what we live for
States a preference for nights like these.
Boston city lights under me, let’s turn em up more
Desire to intensify the experiences.
Cause I love the pressure when it’s flowing thru my veins
Thrives under pressure in their veins.
First show at the space, remember when I hit that stage
Memorable first show moment.
Damn
Reflection on impactful past experiences.
Those times I gotta capitalize on it
Wants to make the most of such moments.
Bottle it
Desires to capture and retain those feelings.
Honestly its the only thing I want from this
Believes this is their ultimate aspiration.
And another year
Another year, not just a passing dream.
Ain’t feeling like another dream
Recognizes reality as a matter of perception.
Reality a perception and I’m thinking big
Thinking ambitiously and aiming high.
Now I been through a lot right here
Starts acknowledging past struggles.
but I’m making it clear that
Asserts determination for clarity.
This gon be my year
Declares the upcoming year as their time for success.
-Chorus-
End of Song
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