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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Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh
Uh, uh, uh
Y'all know what this is
This what you need to do, girl
So So Def
(Let me hold you)

I been watchin' you for a minute
Come through here so sweet scented
Your 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'll be alright if ya (let me hold you)
And introduce you to my world
Introduce you to the better side of life
That you ain't been seein', girl
I'ma show you where it's at
And I'ma show you how to get it
All you got do is be wit' it and (let me hold you)
Down, like a real man's supposed to
I never would've approached you if I ain't have intentions on doin' good
See, dude you wit' is so fooled, to me, girl, you're so cool
And all I'm askin' you to do is (let me hold you)
Down, like a best friend and two homies in the gang
When you cry I wanna feel your pain, no secrets, no games
All excitement, nothin' plain, to 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 'til I die 
I'm gonna hold you down and make sure everythin' is right wit' you
You can never go wrong if you let me hold you
Down, like a real friend's supposed to
I'm tryna show you the life of somebody like you should be livin'
Oh baby, baby, you can never go wrong if you let me hold you (never)

I'ma keep you up on what's poppin' and shake you fresh to death
When we hit the mall we can ball 'til there's no more left
I know you ain't used to it, but you gon' get used to it
'Cause that's the only way I'ma do it, let me (hold you)
All da homies think I'm trippin' 'cause I got you a pad, but see
They just mad 'cause they ain't get you, they ain't get you
Scorpio is your sign and girl you're so fine
And I would do whatever in no time, no shine (let me hold you)
It's what your comin' with, but I'ma change all that
Rearrange that, put you in the Range, all black
With the rims to match, phone attached, TVs in the back
How you gon' say no to that, huh? (Let me hold you)
Niggas look at me like, "Man, here you go, really 'bout to blow some dough
Ain't nobody did before, so why is you so gung-ho?"
'Cause I believe this was meant to be
I just gotta work at it like a crack addict up in rehab (let me hold you)

In my arms, in my mind all the time 
I wanna keep you right by my side 'til I die 
I'm gonna hold you down and make sure everythin' is right wit' you
You can never go wrong if you let me hold you
Down, like a real friend's supposed to
I'm tryna show you the life of somebody like you should be livin'
Oh baby, baby, you can never go wrong if you let me hold you

Down-down, around, Atlanta-lanta, f-found
E'rybody know now what I'm tryna do
I say, down-down, around, Atlanta-lanta, f-found
I'm just tryna get you to let me hold you
Down-down, around, Atlanta-lanta, f-found
E'rybody know now what I'm tryna do
I say, down-down, around, Atlanta-lanta, f-found
I'm just tryna get you to let me hold you

In my arms, in my mind all the time 
I wanna keep you right by my side 'til I die 
I'm gonna hold you down and make sure everythin' is right wit' you
You can never go wrong if you let me hold you
Down, like a real friend's supposed to
I'm tryna show you the life of somebody like you should be livin'
Oh baby, baby, you can never go wrong if you let me hold you (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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