Zauntee - Hold Us Down Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
(I Project made this)
Chorus: Zauntee
Ayy, they can't hold us down
Already battled the dark nights
And I can't even count all the tears cried
Yeah, we made it through now it's our time
Yeah, yeah, we made it through now it's our time, now
Ayy, they can't hold us down
Already battled the dark nights
And I can't even count all the tears cried
Yeah, we made it through now it's our time
Ayy, they can't hold us down
Already battled the dark nights
And I can't even count all the tears cried
We made it through now it's our time
Verse 1: GQ Dasteppa
Noodles and beans and they turned me into a soldier
They want me to win, stay focused
I gotta clean trap money comin' in ?
You play with GQ and I'm ?
I gotta win my family tell me to keep going
I cut out ?
Flight came in, my lights just never went in
Cops say I did it again
My youngin' got stuck he in the pen goin' nuts
I can't ? up
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Been hurting and get no trust
My stick in the club
The haters ain't showin' me love
I'm ? in the club
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They say that I'm pressure and love
I had to stop givin' them drugs
Verse 2: Zauntee
Z, Yeah
I tell you the truth 'cause I'm honest
34 on my back like Giannis
Q was locked up every night I called him
GQ free, told bro God got us
He kept His promise
I remember growin' up on the ramen
Everything I been touchin' keep on turnin' to gold
It's either favor or it's pollen
I'm in a dead sprint they walkin'
Feelin' like I'm David Goggins
Shawty wanted me but I wouldn't call her
They said stop but that's still not an option, yeah
I'm tryna make it where God is
See your presence in this place
Lord I long for Your face
So move me out of the way
Chorus: Zauntee & GQ Dasteppa
Ayy, they can't hold us down
Already battled the dark nights
I can't even count all the tears cried
Yeah, we made it through now it's our time
Ayy, they can't hold us down
Already battled the dark nights
I can't even count all the tears cried
Yeah, we made it through now it's our time (Z) (Steppa)
Outro
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Zauntee - Hold Us Down (Official Audio) ft. GQ Dasteppa
Meaning & Inspiration
Zauntee's "Hold Us Down," featured on "The Stonebrook Project" released in late 2022, is a powerful anthem of resilience and unwavering faith, born from a crucible of personal hardship and a deep reliance on divine strength. The song isn't just a collection of verses; it's a testament to overcoming adversity, a narrative woven with threads of struggle, hope, and ultimate triumph rooted in a spiritual foundation. The core message resonates deeply with the biblical understanding of perseverance through trials, mirroring the experiences of biblical figures who faced immense challenges yet remained steadfast in their trust in God.
The lyrical content, particularly GQ Dasteppa's opening verse, paints a stark picture of life's difficulties, from material scarcity symbolized by "noodles and beans" to the harsh realities of street life, implied by references to "trap money" and the justice system. These experiences, while gritty and raw, serve as the backdrop for a profound transformation. The "dark nights" and "tears cried" mentioned in the chorus are not mere poetic devices but palpable representations of suffering and doubt that many face. However, the song pivots from despair to empowerment, declaring, "they can't hold us down," a powerful affirmation of liberation from the chains of circumstance and external opposition. This declaration echoes verses like Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," and 1 John 4:4, "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."
Zauntee's second verse introduces a more personal and introspective dimension, reflecting on his own journey and drawing parallels to spiritual growth. His reference to wearing "34 on my back like Giannis" and feeling like "David Goggins" speaks to a spirit of intense dedication and pushing boundaries, qualities that, when aligned with faith, become instruments of divine purpose. The mention of his friend GQ being "locked up" and Zauntee's prayerful reassurance, "told bro God got us, He kept His promise," is a profound illustration of how faith sustains relationships and offers hope even in the darkest of times. This verse beautifully articulates the yearning for God's presence, evident in lines like "Lord I long for Your face," which aligns with the Psalms' consistent expressions of seeking God's countenance. The acknowledgment that everything he touches "keep on turnin' to gold" is framed not as mere luck but as divine "favor," a concept deeply embedded in Scripture, reminiscent of Joseph's story in Genesis.
The collaborative spirit of the chorus, featuring both Zauntee and GQ Dasteppa, solidifies the message of shared victory and mutual support. It's a collective declaration that the trials have been weathered, the lessons learned, and now, it is their time to shine, not through their own might, but through the strength granted by God. This sense of collective destiny and overcoming is powerfully conveyed, emphasizing that the battles fought have forged a stronger, more resilient community of believers ready to embrace their appointed season. The song's message is ultimately one of enduring hope, the certainty that no matter the tribulation, a higher power provides the strength to rise above it, making "Hold Us Down" an inspiring call to faith and perseverance for all who hear it.