Hold On, We're Going Home

Majid Jordan, Drake

About Hold On, We're Going Home

"Hold On, We're Going Home" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring the R&B duo Majid Jordan. The song was produced by OVO Sound's Majid Jordan, Nineteen85, and Noah "40" Shebib. It is the second single from his third studio album, Nothing Was the Same, and was released for digital download on August 7, 2013, following the 2013 OVO Fest. It was later released to mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radio on August 13, 2013. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, as well as number five on the singles chart in his native Canada. The song received positive reviews from music critics and was named the best song of 2013 by Pitchfork Media as well as number 21 on its "Best Tracks of the Decade" list. 


Year:
2013
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I got my eyes on you
You're everything that I see
I want your hot love and emotion, endlessly
I can't get over you
You left your mark on me
I want your high love and emotion, endlessly
'Cause you're a good girl and you know it
You act so different around me
'Cause you're a good girl and you know it
I know exactly who you could be

Just hold on we're going home
Just hold on we're going home
It's hard to do these things alone
Just hold on we're going home, ho oh

I got my eyes on you
You're everything that I see
I want your hot love and emotion, endlessly
I can't get over you
You left your mark on me
I want your high love and emotion, endlessly
'Cause you're a good girl and you know it
You act so different around me
'Cause you're a good girl and you know it
I know exactly who you could be

So just hold on we're going home (goin' home)
Just hold on we're going home (goin' home)
It's hard to do these things alone (things alone)
Just hold on we're going home (goin' home)
Ho oh (goin' home)

You're the girl
You're the one
Gave you every
Thing I love
I think there's something
Baby
I think there's something
Baby

You're the girl
You're the one
Gave you every
Thing I love
I think there's something
Baby
I think there's something
Baby

'Cause you're a good girl and you know it
You act so different around me
'Cause you're a good girl and you know it
I know exactly who you could be

Oh just hold on we're going home (goin' home)
Just hold on we're going home (goin' home)
It's hard to do these things alone (things alone)
Just hold on we're going home (goin' home)
Ho oh (goin' home)

(Hold on, hold on)
(Hold on)

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Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian pop star, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. more »

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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Anthony Paul Jefferies, Majid Hani Ali Rashed Al-Maskati, Jordan Kenneth Cooke Ullman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release & Ranking
"Hold On, We're Going Home" by Drake was released on August 7, 2013, as the second single from his third studio album, "Nothing Was the Same" and reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Genre
This song strays slightly from Drake's usual hip-hop style and is instead a mid-tempo, synth-driven track with influences of 1980s rhythm and blues music.
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals from Majid Jordan, a Canadian R&B duo signed to Drake's label, OVO Sound.
Music Video Features
The music video for the song features actor Steven Bauer and showcases a violent showdown in the style of a short action movie. Drake himself has referred to his music video as "A little short film" directed by Bill Pope.
Chart Success
The track peaked at the number four spot on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Drake's 14th top-10 single in the United States.
Grammy Nomination
Drake's "Hold On, We're Going Home" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Credits to Multiple Writers
The song had a team of writers including Drake, Paul Jefferies, Majid Al Maskati, Jordan Ullman, and Noah Shebib, illustrating a highly collaborative effort.
Positive Reviews
The track received widespread positive reviews from critics, with many noting the song's departure from Drake's typical sound and praising its catchy, memorable chorus.
Double Platinum
In January 2014, the single went double platinum in the United States, confirming its popularity and wide acceptance.
Popular Among Artists
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Arctic Monkeys, Dev Hynes, and Pia Mia, who made a popular cover with producer Nic Nac.

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