Let Me Hold You

Bow Wow, Omarion

About Let Me Hold You

"Let Me Hold You" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow. It was the first single off his fourth album, Wanted (2005). Released on March 11, 2005, the song features American R&B singer Omarion (the first collaboration they did together). It was co-written and co-produced by frequent producer Jermaine Dupri and No I. D. and uses a sample of Luther Vandross' 1985 version of Brenda Russell's "If Only for One Night". The song received positive reviews from critics. "Let Me Hold You" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making this the first top 10 hit for both Bow Wow and for Omarion as a solo artist. It also became a number-one hit for both artists on the Hot Rap Songs chart and stayed there for seven weeks. The song also peaked at numbers 2 and 10 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts respectively, and reached the top 40 in countries like Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the UK. The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over 1,000,000 copies. A music video, directed by Bryan Barber, was made to promote the single and featured Bow Wow and Omarion hanging out at a house party. 


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This what you need to do girl

Let me hold you

I been watching you for a minute 
Come through here so sweet scented
In life girl you need me in it
I'm determined to win it 
I know what you need
I know what's wrong
I know how to make it tight
Everything will be all right
If ya
Let me hold you
And introduce you to my world
And introduce you to the better side of life 
That you ain't been seeing girl
I'm a show you where its at 
And I'm a show you how to get it
All you got do is be with it and
Let me hold you
Down like a real man's supposed to
I never would have approached you
If I ain't have intentions on doing good
See dude you with is so fooled
To me girl you're so cool
And all I'm asking you to do is
Let me hold you
Down like a best friend and two homies in a gang
When you cry I wanna feel your pain
No secrets, no games
All excitement, nothing plain
Keep you happy
That's my aim
And all you gotta do girl is 
Let me hold you

In my arms in my mind all the time 
I wanna keep you right by my side till I die
I'm gonna hold you down and make sure everything is right with you 
You can never go wrong if you 
Let me hold you
Down like a real friends supposed to I'm trying to show you
The life of somebody like you should be living
Oh baby baby 
You could never go wrong if you let me hold you

I'm keep you up on what's popping and shake you fresh to death
When we hit the mall we can ball till there's no more left
I know you ain't used to it but you gonna get used to it
Cause that's the only way I'm a do you and just
All my hommies think I'm tripping cause I got you a pad
See they just mad cause they ain't get you 
They ain't get you
Scorpio is your sign and girl your so fine
And I would do whatever in no time
Let me hold you
No shine
It's what you're coming with but I'm a change all that
Rearrange that
Put you in the range all black
With the rims to match 
Phone attached 
TV's in the back
How you gonna say no to that? huh
Let me hold you
Niggas look at me like now here you go 
Really bout to blow some doe
But ain't nobody did it before so why is you so go hold it
Cause I believe this was meant to be
I just gotta work at it 
Like a crack addict up in rehab

In my arms in my mind all the time 
I wanna keep you right by my side till I die
I'm gonna hold you down and make sure everything is right with you 
You can never go wrong if you 
Let me hold you
Down like a real friends supposed to im trying to show you
The life of somebody like you should be living
Ooh baby baby 
You could never go wrong if you let me hold you

[Repeat: x2]
Down down around
Atlanta lanta 
F-found
And everybody know now what I'm trying a do
I say 
Down down around
Atlanta lanta 
F-found
I'm just trying a get you to
Let me hold you

In my arms in my mind all the time 
I wanna keep you right by my side till I die
I'm gonna hold you down and make sure everything is right with you 
You can never go wrong if you 
Let me hold you
Down like a real friends supposed to I'm trying to show you
The life of somebody like you should be living
Oh baby baby 
You could never wrong if you let me hold you

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Written by: Brenda Gordon Russell, Ernest Dion Wilson, Jermaine Dupri

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Let Me Hold You" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow, which was released on March 11, 2005.
Album
This song is part of Bow Wow's fourth studio album "Wanted".
Collaboration
The song features American R&B singer Omarion. It is regarded as the first collaboration between these two artists who have since collaborated on other songs and albums.
Genre
The song belongs to the genres of Hip Hop and R&B.
Billboard Ranking
"Let Me Hold You" reached number 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart, number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Bow Wow's most successful songs.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Bryan Barber, features cameos from singers Ciara, Teairra Mari, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, American rapper Khleo and singer/songwriter Jazze Pha.
Producers
The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri. The record was the first official single from Bow Wow to be produced by Dupri.
Platinum Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Platinum for selling over a million copies.
Samples
The song samples the beat of "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge.
Reception
The song received favorable reviews from music critics and was compared to Bow Wow's previous single "Like You". Critics often highlight the chemistry between Bow Wow and Omarion in the song.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics involve Bow Wow expressing his wish to take a relationship to a deeper level promising to always be there for his love interest.
Pop Culture
Since its release, the song has been used in various television shows and movies as a background track.

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