Ridin Overseas
Akon Lyrics

I'm looking in my rearview
I am reflecting on the past and gaining a clearer understanding of you and our relationship

And I can see a clearer view of you
Through self-reflection, I am gaining a clearer understanding of your true intentions and feelings towards me

This is the remix
This version of the song has been altered or modified

I see you waiting
I am aware that you are patiently anticipating something

I know you hating
I am aware that you hold negative feelings or resentment towards me

I see them watching (Watching)
I am aware that there are people observing my actions

They waiting (Waiting)
They are patiently waiting for an opportunity or advantage

For an opportunity to ride up on me
They are hoping for a chance to confront or confront me

Hoping they don't roll up on me
They are hoping that they won't unexpectedly approach me

Cause today I'm ridin dirty
Because today I am engaging in illegal activities

And if they stop me
If they halt my progress or detain me

I might be going to jail tonight
There is a possibility that I will be imprisoned tonight

I got 20 grand in my pocket and
I am carrying a large sum of money in my pocket

I'm riding around with my pockets crammed
I am driving with my pockets stuffed with valuable items

You the one that got the contraband
You are the person in possession of illegal goods

And you smokin that like you in Amsterdam
You are consuming drugs as if you were in Amsterdam where drug laws are more lenient

Before I know it I see them sirens
Suddenly, I notice the flashing lights of police vehicles

I'm pulling over hey we just ridin
I am stopping the car, pretending to be innocent

Don't talk back won't be no violence
If we remain calm and cooperative, there won't be any physical aggression

Just shut up and sit in your seat in silence
Please be quiet and remain seated without making a sound

Now the police is searching who
The police officers are conducting a search, but who are they searching?

They searching me and then they searching you
They are searching both me and you, perhaps looking for evidence or contraband

They smell the breeze and you smell like trees
The officers detect the scent of marijuana, indicating that you have been smoking

Cause you hit the blunt and hit the purple too
You have smoked both a regular marijuana joint and also a stronger strain known as 'purple'

Now the lie is irreversable
The false story we presented has become impossible to change

Because you just told em we were riding clean
You revealed to the police that we were not engaging in any illegal activities

They question you but they ain't question me yet
The authorities are suspicious of you, but they haven't interrogated me yet

I'm thinking the police ain't find a thing
I believe that the police didn't discover any evidence or proof of our wrongdoing

Standing on the side of the freeway
We are stopped on the shoulder of the highway

Wishing they would just hurry up
Desiring for the police search to conclude quickly

And I can see you walking up to me
I notice you approaching me on foot

Like he about to put me up in them cuffs
It seems like the officer is preparing to handcuff me

I turned around and I look at you
I turned my head and made eye contact with you

And you look away like you feeling sick
You averted your gaze, suggesting that you feel unwell or guilty

I'm goin to jail for what I didn't commit
I am being wrongly accused and will be imprisoned for a crime I didn't commit

I must admit that I hate a snitch
I confess that I strongly dislike individuals who betray others by providing information to the authorities

Ever since they heard the song Ridin' Dirty
From the moment people became familiar with the song 'Ridin' Dirty'

The whole world been listening I'm glad you heard me
The entire world has been paying attention, and I am pleased that you have taken notice

Some cops that representing the badge assure me
Certain police officers who uphold their duty and responsibilities have reassured me

Every cop ain't bad or trying to scare me
Not all police officers are corrupt or attempting to intimidate me

A year after White and Nerdy
Referring to a previous song called 'White and Nerdy' released a year ago

On the grind still trying still flying birdies
Continuously working hard and striving for success despite facing obstacles

That stuff still in ya cup still driving swerve
You are still consuming drugs and driving recklessly

Ridin dirty like the vehicle inside the derby
Engaging in illegal activities while driving with the same intensity as a vehicle participating in a derby race

A little inspired by U G K
This song is influenced by the rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz)

And the rest inspired by the life I'm living
The remaining lyrics are inspired by the experiences and lifestyle I am currently leading

Seen that Impala he was drunk
I witnessed an incident involving an intoxicated individual driving an Impala car

And that's when I saw the red lights go get em
At that moment, I observed the police lights activated, indicating an attempt to apprehend the driver

And it's ironic that during the chase
Interestingly, while the pursuit was ongoing

Seen murder chase and this kid was Christian
I witnessed a dangerous situation where a religiously-affiliated individual was being pursued, even though they were not implicated in a murder

Moving target ran across the street
The person being chased quickly crossed the street

And unfortunately the car didn't miss him
Tragically, the car involved in the chase collided with the individual

And now the family is soon to know
The family will soon be informed about the unfortunate outcome

That they gone have to do another funeral
They will have to organize and attend another funeral

The angels ain't singing to ya tune no more
Metaphorically, the divine forces are no longer providing comfort or protection

Don't move too fast baby move it slow
Cautioning someone to not rush and rather adopt a slower pace

Cause one day ya here baby
Because one day you are present here, alive

Next thing ya know next thing ya know
Before you realize it, something unexpected or unfortunate occurs

Everything that used to move don't move no more
Things that were previously in motion or active are now stagnant or unresponsive

Rest in peace to Sean Bell
Paying tribute and offering condolences to Sean Bell, who passed away

Chamillitary Mayne
A signature phrase used by the artist to represent himself