Do You Wanna Ride
C-Murder Lyrics


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[Slay Sean]
How many wanna play now? It get dark wit the shades
down, you know Slay and Black paid now
Niggas, see we be thugged out, 2 deep
Muthafuckas betta stay out the way now, that foolishness
I'm tellin you yo crew could get hit wit dem tools and clips
Fuck who you get, you and that fool you wit, gone get yo wig split
Black guns, me and my doggs clap guns, don't be thinkin we jus rappin
You saw what would happen, gun blastin
Squeezin off til I'm the last one

[hook] 2x
You gone ride - Take It Outside
You gone die - Take It Outside
You gone cry - Take It Outside
Take It Outside, Take It Outside

[C-Murder]
Now if you wanna ride or die, then try
but let me get high so that my mind can fly
Because I'm just that kinda guy, people wonder why
I'm so violent, because the N.L. move in silent
in other words, I creep creep, put you to sleep sleep
187 will be yo last beep beep
I bring that N.O. heat heat, to the streeets
toe tag yo feet, yo feet
I treat ya like a prostitute, and fuck ya up
A roughneck nigga that'll ruff ya up
Like a quick car wash, I'll touch ya up
Cause I look at ya'll like sittin ducks
Boy don't you understand that I'm the man
wit the plan, wit beacoup benjamins and alotta ghetto fans
At first you was tellin me to keep it trill
But now they know T-R-U is real
One hundred and eighty seven percent
I remember when my pockes were full of lent
All my real niggas like next to kin
So testin me is like testin them, now what!
I guess it's buck ya'll time
I guess it's time for the second line
My last cd was "Trapped in Crime"
so you already know what's on my mind

[hook]

[Black Felon]
What What
Say I had 16 bars
How many muthafuckas can drive 16 cars
Go up in the club, thuggin, and pull 16 broads
Take em home, and fuck em all in 16 minutes
(haha they don't know)
Muthafuckas you aint heard of me, Alotta them niggas
from Desire be, on the side of N-O L-I-M-I-T
or T-R-U, wit Slay Sean and C, peep game dude
who can spit it better than me?
Ever seen a nigga chest blown (chest blown)
Eventhough he gotta vest on (vest on)
Nigga walk up to yo dogg witta dress on
and start spittin some shit, that'll split you at the
chest bone (chest bone)
You fuckin wit the wrong click
We gotta army of niggas who don't give a fuck who u
run wit bitch, get cha wig split
Think it's a game, but it aint, Black Felon, Slay
Sean, and C
Bustin on some of that T-R-U shit

[hook]

[Traci]
Nigga take it outside, I was born to represent
Tru niggas gotta keep it thugged to roll wit this chick
Catch me in the cut, G' Nikes, bandana'd up
Mean mug on my grill, Like I dont give a fuck
Who want what, they get stuck
I don't play around, in the back akin buck wit both
Arms up, and around my hand, Tru Records wristband
understand the game cold but got colder when it met me
I came to put it down, put ya face where ya chest be
And I don't run, it's the same place where you met me
Slay Sean, Black, and C my click, so don't sweat me
I get up in yo face, nigga, so don't test me
Hard to get at me, but try ya luck
I make niggas stutter and I leave em stuck
When this track come on, watch em all get buck
Traci just represented is you warin or what?





[hook]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for C-Murder's "Do You Wanna Ride" are about gang violence and the dangerous lifestyle that comes with it. The first verse by Slay Sean shows a willingness to use violence to protect themselves and their crew, while C-Murder's verse talks about the violence that he has witnessed and experienced. Black Felon's verse is about his reputation as a skilled rapper and his willingness to use violence to protect his crew. Traci's verse is about her determination to represent her crew and the violence that can come from that.


The hook, "Take It Outside," is a reference to physically fighting or settling disputes outside of a public area. The repetition of "You gone ride, you gone die, you gone cry, take it outside" reinforces the message that violence is the only way to handle conflicts.


Interestingly, this song was released in 1998, around the same time that C-Murder was arrested for attempted murder. He was eventually acquitted for that charge, but went on to serve time in prison for another crime.


Line by Line Meaning

How many wanna play now? It get dark wit the shades down, you know Slay and Black paid now
Do you want to challenge us now? It's getting serious, and you should know that Slay and Black are not to be messed with.


Niggas, see we be thugged out, 2 deep Muthafuckas betta stay out the way now, that foolishness I'm tellin you yo crew could get hit wit dem tools and clips Fuck who you get, you and that fool you wit, gone get yo wig split Black guns, me and my doggs clap guns, don't be thinkin we jus rappin You saw what would happen, gun blastin Squeezin off til I'm the last one
We are tough and dangerous, so you better stay out of our way. We are well-armed and won't hesitate to use our weapons against you and your crew. We are not just rappers, as our actions can be deadly. We won't stop until we are the last ones standing.


Now if you wanna ride or die, then try but let me get high so that my mind can fly Because I'm just that kinda guy, people wonder why I'm so violent, because the N.L. move in silent in other words, I creep creep, put you to sleep sleep 187 will be yo last beep beep I bring that N.O. heat heat, to the streeets toe tag yo feet, yo feet I treat ya like a prostitute, and fuck ya up A roughneck nigga that'll ruff ya up Like a quick car wash, I'll touch ya up Cause I look at ya'll like sittin ducks Boy don't you understand that I'm the man wit the plan, wit beacoup benjamins and alotta ghetto fans At first you was tellin me to keep it trill But now they know T-R-U is real One hundred and eighty seven percent I remember when my pockes were full of lent All my real niggas like next to kin So testin me is like testin them, now what! I guess it's buck ya'll time I guess it's time for the second line My last cd was "Trapped in Crime" so you already know what's on my mind
If you want to challenge me and take the risk, go ahead. I need to get high to stimulate my mind and get violent. I move quietly, putting you to sleep forever. I bring the heat and leave you dead on the streets. I treat you like a sex worker and hurt you badly, like a roughneck. I see you as sitting ducks waiting to be hunted. Don't you see that I'm the man with a plan, a lot of money, and a few loyal friends? I'm no longer hiding the truth, and it's time for me to come out of the shadows. My last album suggests that I'm trapped and seeking a way out of the crime world.


Say I had 16 bars How many muthafuckas can drive 16 cars Go up in the club, thuggin, and pull 16 broads Take em home, and fuck em all in 16 minutes (haha they don't know) Muthafuckas you aint heard of me, Alotta them niggas from Desire be, on the side of N-O L-I-M-I-T or T-R-U, wit Slay Sean and C, peep game dude who can spit it better than me? Ever seen a nigga chest blown (chest blown) Eventhough he gotta vest on (vest on) Nigga walk up to yo dogg witta dress on and start spittin some shit, that'll split you at the chest bone (chest bone) You fuckin wit the wrong click We gotta army of niggas who don't give a fuck who u run wit bitch, get cha wig split Think it's a game, but it aint, Black Felon, Slay Sean, and C Bustin on some of that T-R-U shit
I have an amazing ability to rap, as proven by the way I can carry a 16-bar verse. I'm also great at women and can get 16 in no time. They don't know who I really am, but you should know that many from Desire are affiliated with N.O. L.I.M.I.T., T-R-U, Slay Sean, and C-Murder. Don't mess with us, even if you have protection because we can still kill you. Even if you're with your girlfriend, we won't hesitate to end you. Our group is not to be underestimated, and we are more than happy to split your wig. This is not a game, and we are not bluffing, with Black Felon, Slay Sean, and C-Murder carrying the torch for T-R-U.


Nigga take it outside, I was born to represent Tru niggas gotta keep it thugged to roll wit this chick Catch me in the cut, G' Nikes, bandana'd up Mean mug on my grill, Like I dont give a fuck Who want what, they get stuck I don't play around, in the back akin buck wit both Arms up, and around my hand, Tru Records wristband understand the game cold but got colder when it met me I came to put it down, put ya face where ya chest be And I don't run, it's the same place where you met me Slay Sean, Black, and C my click, so don't sweat me I get up in yo face, nigga, so don't test me Hard to get at me, but try ya luck I make niggas stutter and I leave em stuck When this track come on, watch em all get buck Traci just represented is you warin or what?
If you want to challenge me, you must face me outside. I'm meant to represent the Tru Niggas, and you should be thugged out to ride with me. Find me in the corner wearing my G' Nikes and bandana, looking tough. Whoever wants a piece of me is going to get hurt, as I don't take it easy. I wear a Tru Records wristband on my arm, and I'm familiar with the game but colder than others. My intention is to make a statement, and I'll put your face where your chest is if you mess with me. I won't run from danger, just face it. Slay Sean, Black, and C-Murder are my crew, so don't try me. Try your luck if you're brave enough, but I'll make you speechless and stuck. When this track comes on, watch as everyone gets excited. Traci has represented, and I'm asking if you want to fight me.


[hook] 2x You gone ride - Take It Outside You gone die - Take It Outside You gone cry - Take It Outside Take It Outside, Take It Outside
The hook reinforces the message that if someone wants to face them, they should do so outside. The outcome will be either a fight, death, or tears, and it should be taken outside.




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