With his first mixtape project, 2007’s Customized Greatly Vol. 1, the 16 year-old lyricist proved that he had the potential to be more than just another Myspace artist. He followed up that project a year later with Customized Greatly Vol. 2 which produced “I’m Right Here” and “It’s All Good,” two songs that picked up around the city. By junior year, he realized that this was something that he not only wanted, but needed to do. So he traded in the hard wood for the stage, dusted off his rhyme book and started getting even more serious about his music. He was making a name for himself amongst the younger crowd in Los Angeles, but now he has his sights set on greater gains. Vol. 1 was somewhat of an experiment, Vol. 2 a test, but now the teen-aged spitter is ready for graduation.
Sleeping in Class, his third solo project, and arguably his most evolved yet, promises to be a culmination of the lessons he’s learned over the last couple of years. The tape intends to prove that while the young artist is not quite seasoned, his potential is definitely ripe.
Ridin' Roun Town
Casey Veggies Lyrics
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It's Josh Peas, ain't shit funny
I'm here with my young boy Casey Veggies
Been shittin' on you niggas since '06, they know, they know
And I just want y'all to, close your eyes, take a deep breath
And appreciate this real nigga shit, Peas and Carrots, Carrots and Veggies
Wave, swag, chop!
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
All these things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Look like she from Rio, sweeter than Tampico
Youngin' on my fly shit, fresher than a peacoat
Grew up nice, so when I sit back and write
I touch my life and every single thing I think of at night
Mind was in the dark, had to reach and switch on the lights
Diggin' deeper, tryna figure whats right
Shit be cuttin' like knifes, but I just try to numb it with life
I'm, ridin' roun town, mo' change, mo' steelo
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
It's a lot of things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Spread out bigger, got my people on the East Coast
Cook it up, for the bucks, what you tryna be for?
Model for the kids, man, that's why I keep my sneaks low
Ridin' roun' town, mo' change, mo' steelo
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
All these things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Look like she from Rio, sweeter than Tampico
Got my people on the east coast
Cook it up for the buks what you are trying to be for
Model for the kids man i swear i try to keep my sniks on
Ridin' roun' town, mo' change, mo' steelo
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
All these things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Look like she from Rio, sweeter than Tampico
I'm a cocky young nigga, but I know when to cut it out
Your girl amused by me, when she talk, she got stutter-mouth
Ridin' roun town, mo' change, mo' steelo
Never been to NY, but I'm 'bout to pay the fee though
Then hit ATL, rockin' sales far as we know
Press play grind, no TiVo, that's the G code
Kickin' with friends will get yo ass no ends
And she gone regret I pass, when I pull up in a Benz
I'm just wiping off my lens, I don't see these niggas
Made a promise to myself, "I won't be these niggas."
Girl, you don't know if I hit it! You ain't seen me wit her!
Young boy, so cold, I'll let you see me get her
These girls CV on MTV, nigga
She throw it at me, went ahead and caught the TD with her
It's all about what you earn, I want the freebies, get ya
Don't say LA, without CV in it, feel it?
Ridin' roun' town, mo' change, mo' steelo
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
All these things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Look like she from Rio, sweeter than Tampico
Ridin' roun' town, mo' change, mo' steelo
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
All these things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Look like she from Rio, sweeter than Tampico
Ahh man, we ridin' roun' town, top down
Dreamin' big, nigga, Peas and Carrots
Four doors, girls goin' loco
Over Four Loko, we was poppin' that night
Shoutout my nigga KY, she was droppin' that right
Me and the homies be shaded up, with yo girl out of sight
Made a right on Hill St., comin' off La Cieniga
My girl ridin' with me, like she my manager
Like she got plans for us, but I just got plans to bust
Niggas think I'm runnin' out, but I stay gassed up
Blew my shit up, from the ground like NASA
This for everybody roun' town with they cash up
This for all the girls, and bitches, Louis-bagged up
Pray it all go down, happily ever after
Ridin' roun' town
Ridin' roun' town
Ridin' roun' town
Ridin' roun' town
In this song, Casey Veggies talks about his swag and his life. The first verse features Josh Peas as he introduces the song and Casey Veggies. Casey Veggies talks about how he has come a long way since 2006 and how he wants his listeners to appreciate this “real nigga shit”. The chorus, “Ridin' roun' town, mo' change, mo' steelo/New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo”, highlights his confidence, as well as his desire to maintain his privacy. Casey Veggies emphasizes that there are lots of things going on in his life, but he still manages to keep his girl sweet – like she is from Rio - and how he tries to numb down his problems with life. In the end, he emphasizes that he is “ridin' roun' town” and enjoying his life.
The second verse reveals more about Casey Veggies' character, who is ambitious in his music career as he is keen on expanding to the East Coast. He also talks about not wanting to indulge in time-wasting activities like hanging out with friends that will not get him closer to his goals. In addition, he emphasizes his self-worth and his focus on staying true to his values, unlike other people. Casey Veggies juxtaposes his humble beginnings with his current success and drive in the city, “Four doors, girls goin' loco/Over Four Loko, we was poppin' that night”. Overall, the song conveys Casey Veggies' pride in his life and how he wants to maintain his privacy and drive towards his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Swag, swag, swag, what's really wavy, man?
Asking what's fashionable and trendy these days
It's Josh Peas, ain't shit funny
Introducing himself as Josh Peas, a serious artist
I'm here with my young boy Casey Veggies
Being with his young colleague and collaborator, Casey Veggies
Been shittin' on you niggas since '06, they know, they know
Claiming to have been more successful than his rivals since 2006
And I just want y'all to, close your eyes, take a deep breath
Encouraging his audience to listen more closely and attentively
And appreciate this real nigga shit, Peas and Carrots, Carrots and Veggies
Urging his fans to embrace his authentic music style, and mentioning his team of collaborators, Peas and Carrots and Carrots and Veggies
Wave, swag, chop!
Using slang words to describe his high-energy, fashionable, and unconventional style of music
Ridin' roun' town, mo' change, mo' steelo
Driving around town with more money and confidence than before
New girl with me, but I keep it on the d'lo
Having a new girlfriend who he keeps secret
All these things goin' down, what you think she with me for?
Feeling suspicious about his girlfriend's intentions
Look like she from Rio, sweeter than Tampico
Describing his girlfriend as being exotic and attractive
Youngin' on my fly shit, fresher than a peacoat
Feeling confident and stylish
Grew up nice, so when I sit back and write
Reflecting on his comfortable upbringing as he writes his music
I touch my life and every single thing I think of at night
Drawing inspiration from his own experiences and thoughts
Mind was in the dark, had to reach and switch on the lights
Going through hard times, but finding a way to overcome them
Diggin' deeper, tryna figure whats right
Reflecting on his life and trying to make better decisions
Shit be cuttin' like knifes, but I just try to numb it with life
Acknowledging the difficulties of life, and finding ways to cope
Spread out bigger, got my people on the East Coast
Expanding his reach to the East Coast, as he grows more successful
Cook it up, for the bucks, what you tryna be for?
Making profits while taking risks and being entrepreneurial
Model for the kids, man, that's why I keep my sneaks low
Setting a positive example for children, by being humble and not showing off his wealth
I'm a cocky young nigga, but I know when to cut it out
Confident in his abilities, but not overconfident to the point of making mistakes
Your girl amused by me, when she talk, she got stutter-mouth
Having a way with women and seeing them attracted to him
Never been to NY, but I'm 'bout to pay the fee though
Anticipating traveling to New York and willing to pay the cost
Then hit ATL, rockin' sales far as we know
Going to Atlanta and hoping to sell more records
Press play grind, no TiVo, that's the G code
Working hard all the time, without taking breaks or wasting time
Kickin' with friends will get yo ass no ends
Realizing that hanging out with friends can be unproductive
And she gone regret I pass, when I pull up in a Benz
Feeling sure that a woman who overlooks him now will regret it when he becomes rich
I'm just wiping off my lens, I don't see these niggas
Ignoring his enemies and focusing on his own success
Made a promise to myself, 'I won't be these niggas.'
Vowing to be better than his rivals, despite the challenges
Girl, you don't know if I hit it! You ain't seen me wit her!
Being private about his relationships, and hinting at sexual encounters
Young boy, so cold, I'll let you see me get her
Being confident in his ability to attract women
These girls CV on MTV, nigga
Mentioning that his girls are featured on MTV, and feeling proud of it
She throw it at me, went ahead and caught the TD with her
Having sex with a woman who threw herself at him, and enjoying it
It's all about what you earn, I want the freebies, get ya
Focusing on making money, but also enjoying the perks of being famous
Don't say LA, without CV in it, feel it?
Feeling like he is an integral part of the LA music scene, and wanting recognition for it
Ahh man, we ridin' roun' town, top down
Enjoying his success and the freedom that comes with it, while cruising around town
Dreamin' big, nigga, Peas and Carrots
Having ambitious plans for his career, with the support of his collaborators
Four doors, girls goin' loco
Driving a car with four doors, while enjoying the attention of women
Over Four Loko, we was poppin' that night
Drinking Four Loko, an alcoholic beverage, and having fun with his friends
Shoutout my nigga KY, she was droppin' that right
Giving a shoutout to his friend KY, who was dancing well
Me and the homies be shaded up, with yo girl out of sight
Being with his friends, while keeping his girlfriend hidden
Made a right on Hill St., comin' off La Cieniga
Driving around LA, and enjoying the freedom to go wherever he wants
My girl ridin' with me, like she my manager
Taking his girlfriend with him everywhere he goes, like a personal assistant
Like she got plans for us, but I just got plans to bust
Feeling like his girlfriend has ambitions for their relationship, but he is focused on his own career goals
Niggas think I'm runnin' out, but I stay gassed up
Refusing to slow down or run out of energy, despite his critics
Blew my shit up, from the ground like NASA
Having a meteoric rise to fame, like a spaceship taking off from the ground
This for everybody roun' town with they cash up
Dedicating his success to everyone in town who has also made money
This for all the girls, and bitches, Louis-bagged up
Acknowledging that women appreciate luxury items like Louis Vuitton bags
Pray it all go down, happily ever after
Wishing for everyone to have a happy ending, despite the ups and downs of life
Ridin' roun' town
Cruising around the city, enjoying life
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tabutne Nippi
Still the best Casey Veggies song ever made this beat is too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sidy Baldé
you look beautiful
ThuggaThugga
you know whats up !!
ECI 10
She in my car
Faces
Blue magic
Facts
sakeslinks
Crazy how this joint is 10 years old... still one of the best joints he ever made!!
Blakedmoulton
Casey goes hard. Glad he left the OF thing and branched off into his. He's killin it. Check his new tape folks just dropped a few days ago and its FUEGOO
Ben Akin
one of the greatest hip hop songs ive heard in years. the instrumentals is just crazy. I can't count the number of times ive played this on pandora
Joe Silver
Nostalgia man. Casey Veggies had some dope projects. Miss the era where him, Dom, Pac Div, Krit, XV, etc were all buzzing and putting out consistent music.
Darrell Wayne
still one of the best beats of the last 10 years