Rollin
A.C. & Terra Lyrics


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Comin' up as yungsta
Watchin' the OG's in the hood while they flossin' in they rides
Candy paint, chrome wheels, and black magic on the attire
Me, yeah I was lovin' it, but not old enough drive
Parkin' lot pimpin' from the passenger side
I use to walk everywhere I had to show up
Shoe hills, one down like wheel rubber, man I was about to go nuts
Hopefully I would blow up in these rap game man
My people roll swanga's, I wanted to be rollin' the same thang
Never had alot of work, but I was doin' what I could
Movin' nickles, dimes, twenty's, and ounces all threw my hood
Since I had a one yolla fines cash me up
Mean while thumpin' for a ride my homies pass me up
It's all gravy, when I'm able I'm a showin' all somthin'
From a hopte to a foreign, I'm ballin' it's all or nothin'
Treat my feet with' designer to fine sneak's when I leave my home
Only place you catch me walkin' is to my mail box's
Cause on the streets I be on crome

I'll keep rollin' chrome
I'll keep rollin' chrome
Wood grain is what I'm holdin' on
I'll keep rollin' chrome

Huh, I started off with' a canary yellow cutlass supreme on bald tire's
Yeah I know I was out of line
But that was all I could find
Or should I say that was all I could purchase for what I had to spend
But at least I had somthin' to go from point A to B and
No more offerin' gas money to get a lift
Besides when your driven it's easyer to get a chick
So ani't no more parkin' lot pimpin' at the club I'm up in there
Seekin' little mama, with' thick thighs, I hope she let me in there
Like swim wear, pull up to the motel, and we'll go in there
Nothin' left to do but comit a sin there
And that was in my hopte, but when I show up in my big body with' the gloss
All of the boppers was boppin' I just could'nt shake'm off
Sixteen switches, tewnty-two inches, trunk goin' to war
They don't want to lay here with me, they want to lay in my car
I was lovin' it back then and still love it today
Except I'm not yellow cutlase no more, I'm 300 blue over gray, on chrome

I'll keep rollin' chrome
I'll keep rollin' chrome
Wood grain is what I'm holdin' on
I'll keep rolin chrome

Finally I'm in the mix, ridin' twenty four's or twenty six
My neck and my wrist lite, with' out me sellin' a brick
Tv's in the roof and the dashboard and I'm watchin' a flick
Rollin' with my pistol in my lap and I'm cockin' if
I spy somethin' suspicious in my rear view mirror when I'm creepin'
If you plan on jackin' me I plan on leavin' you sleepin'
I be in different vehicle cause I'm havin' thangs
King of the ghetto entertainment got me havin' change
You can smell it on me, even tho quite, the way I live it be tellin' on me
Don't get twisted I'm still a felon homie
Thinkin' you goin' to rob me that's a N O
And when I'm in N O I roll with god and as always Mr.Marsello
And they be with me when they in Texas don't par take it as a spy
Harlum nights in stores where they drop it like it's hot
So if your tryin' to call me and I don't answer my phone
I can't hear it cause my music to loud I'm bangin' on chrome

I'll keep rollin' chrome (rollin chrome)
I'll keep rollin' chrome (rollin chrome)
Wood grain is what I'm holdin' on (holdin' on)
I'll keep rolin chrome (yaah)
I'll keep rollin' chrome (yes I am)
I'll keep rollin' chrome (I'm rollin chrome)
Wood grain is what I'm holdin' on (is what I'm holdin on)




I'll keep rollin' chrome (S.U.C.)
(Baby) (S.U.C.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A.C. & Terra's song Rollin in 2-3 reflect on the experience of growing up in a hood and the aspirations of the young ones to live the big life driving fancy cars with chrome wheels and candy paint. The song exudes a tough street persona and the struggle for recognition in the hip-hop music industry. A.C. & Terra take the listener through a journey of reminiscing their parkin' lot pimpin' days from the passenger side to owning their own whips, starting from a canary yellow Cutlass Supreme on bald tires to now riding in twenty-four's or twenty-sixes. The song represents a reflection of ambition and the realization of the American dream, from humble beginnings to living the life.


The lyrics describe the struggle of the young ones growing up in the hood, observing OGs driving around in fancy cars with chrome wheels and candy paint. A.C. & Terra admit to loving it and aspiring to live the big life, but not being old enough to drive around. They reflect on their early days of walking everywhere and hoping to blow up in the rap game, dealing with nickels, dimes, twenty's, and ounces all through their hood. The song demonstrates the ups and downs of the come-up in the rap game, from a single yolla fines to having money to purchase their whips.


The song also portrays the street wisdom of being cautious and alert always to avoid getting caught up by jackers. A.C. & Terra talk about watching their backs and riding with pistols on their laps, ready to defend themselves in case of any suspicious rear view mirror action. It's a song about triumphing against all the odds and living your best life, not allowing anyone to mess with your shine.


Line by Line Meaning

Comin' up as yungsta
Starting off as a young person


Watchin' the OG's in the hood while they flossin' in they rides
Observing the older generation in the neighborhood show off their cars


Candy paint, chrome wheels, and black magic on the attire
The older generation's cars have an attractive appearance


Me, yeah I was lovin' it, but not old enough drive
Being too young to drive, but enjoying what's around


Parkin' lot pimpin' from the passenger side
Admiring cars while sitting in the passenger seat


I use to walk everywhere I had to show up
Walking to get to places


Shoe hills, one down like wheel rubber, man I was about to go nuts
Having issues with shoes that resulted in not being able to walk properly


Hopefully I would blow up in these rap game man
Hoping to become successful in the world of rap


My people roll swanga's, I wanted to be rollin' the same thang
Wanting to have a car like what the people in the community have


Never had alot of work, but I was doin' what I could
Not having a lot of opportunities, but making the most of them


Movin' nickles, dimes, twenty's, and ounces all threw my hood
Selling drugs in the neighborhood


Since I had a one yolla fines cash me up
Making enough money to pay fines


Mean while thumpin' for a ride my homies pass me up
Trying to get a ride from friends, but being ignored


It's all gravy, when I'm able I'm a showin' all somthin'
Being happy with where things are and showing off what one has


From a hopte to a foreign, I'm ballin' it's all or nothin'
Making the most of everything, transitioning from a cheap car to a foreign one


Treat my feet with' designer to fine sneak's when I leave my home
Wearing expensive shoes when leaving the house


Only place you catch me walkin' is to my mail box's
The only time walking is acceptable is when going to get the mail


Cause on the streets I be on crome
Driving on chrome rims


I'll keep rollin' chrome
Continuously driving with chrome wheels


Wood grain is what I'm holdin' on
Holding onto the steering wheel with wood grain details


Huh, I started off with' a canary yellow cutlass supreme on bald tire's
Beginning with a yellow car that had bald tires


Yeah I know I was out of line
Understands that it was not the best car


But that was all I could find
That was the only car available


Or should I say that was all I could purchase for what I had to spend
Having limited funds to buy a car


But at least I had somthin' to go from point A to B and
Having a car to at least get around in


No more offerin' gas money to get a lift
No longer having to pay for gas to get a ride


Besides when your driven it's easyer to get a chick
Being able to drive and pick up girls


So ani't no more parkin' lot pimpin' at the club I'm up in there
No longer admiring cars in the parking lot, but inside the club


Seekin' little mama, with' thick thighs, I hope she let me in there
Looking for a girl with certain physical characteristics to go inside with


Like swim wear, pull up to the motel, and we'll go in there
Looking for a place to go with the girl


Nothin' left to do but comit a sin there
Sinning with the girl in the motel


And that was in my hopte, but when I show up in my big body with' the gloss
Switching from the cheaper car to a more expensive one


All of the boppers was boppin' I just could'nt shake'm off
Girls could not resist the expensive car


Sixteen switches, tewnty-two inches, trunk goin' to war
Having a car with multiple features and a loud trunk


They don't want to lay here with me, they want to lay in my car
Girls are more interested in being in the car than being with the person


Except I'm not yellow cutlase no more, I'm 300 blue over gray, on chrome
Upgrading from the yellow car to a blue one with chrome rims


Finally I'm in the mix, ridin' twenty four's or twenty six
Experiencing a new level of success, driving with larger rims


My neck and my wrist lite, with' out me sellin' a brick
Having expensive jewelry without selling drugs to get it


Tv's in the roof and the dashboard and I'm watchin' a flick
Entertainment features installed in the car


Rollin' with my pistol in my lap and I'm cockin' if
Having a gun in the car in case of danger


I spy somethin' suspicious in my rear view mirror when I'm creepin'
Noticing something strange behind when driving slowly


If you plan on jackin' me I plan on leavin' you sleepin'
Reacting with violence if someone tries to rob him


I be in different vehicle cause I'm havin' thangs
Switching cars often due to a high level of success


King of the ghetto entertainment got me havin' change
Being rich and powerful in the ghetto entertainment scene


You can smell it on me, even tho quite, the way I live it be tellin' on me
Having a noticeable scent due to success and lifestyle choices


Don't get twisted I'm still a felon homie
Not letting success get in the way of legal troubles


Thinkin' you goin' to rob me that's a N O
Warning others against trying to rob him


And when I'm in N O I roll with god and as always Mr.Marsello
Associating with religious beliefs and a particular person when in New Orleans


And they be with me when they in Texas don't par take it as a spy
Being associated with others when in Texas, but not in a suspicious way


Harlum nights in stores where they drop it like it's hot
Going out to certain stores in Harlem and dancing


So if your tryin' to call me and I don't answer my phone
Not answering the phone due to loud music


I can't hear it cause my music to loud I'm bangin' on chrome
Being too focused on the music and driving with chrome rims




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., TUNECORE INC
Written by: Michael Banks, Joseph Wayne McVey, Cory Moore

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