Discover the story of the song > Get A Hold – A Tribe Called Quest

The lyrics talk about the protagonist, Q-Tip, starting off strong and not needing any extra chances. They talk about their ability to rap and the importance of women in the music industry. They also mention that their success doesn't depend on being rich, but on being comfortable. They talk about how their record company sometimes treats them badly, but they're still going to work hard for their crew. They mention the importance of positive thinking and not thinking they're perfect. They talk about their faults and how they're just human like everyone else. They mention how they put their music out in stores and try to make money through their music. They talk about moving forward with their plan A and not needing a backup plan. The song ends with the protagonist mentioning different sections and places in their neighborhood.