Wouldn't You Like To Ride
Common/John Legend/Kanye West/Malik Yusef Lyrics
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(So "why don't) you and your friends (get with) me and my friends"
(My friends) my friends, my friends, my friends"
Would you like to ride?
(I don't know what happened, it's just like, heh)
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Liquor store out of Arbor Mist, we Irish Rosed it up
Then we rolled to the movies, you rocked your fake Chloes
You had Gap and Gucci, that's still two G's
But that's that last year purse like it's still too cheap
Ooh you so boozy boo you could of fooled me
'cause five years ago you was so Fugees
Now you don't want nothin' unless it cost a few G's
You like the light-skinned Ania, the dark-skinned Aaliyah
The black Jennifer Lopez, a ghetto senorita
You remind me of my Jeep but not no Kia
We can talk on your cell, but not Nokia
It be goin' in and out, that's why I barely hear ya
It be goin' in and out like a robbery ah
I'm tryin' to take this money like Robin Geeda
Then I'ma take you to the house+ like +Trick and Trina+
Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Malik Yusef, bet your baby momma know the name
The most critically acclaimed wordsmith in the game
I give you words spit with flames
Stay to myself and let nerves mix with lames
Connoisseur of Kama Sutra, do somethin' absurd with your dame
I used to love this girl who loved shoppin' and smokin' herb
But my job was to hustle 'dro
Now an artist of the spoken word, I just hustle flow
Never a pretty boy, always a beautiful mind like Russell Crowe
Now you in places no cabs'll take you, only the bus'll go
I would love for you and your friends to get with me and my friends
But the problemo is your attitude be on the stank side
And I no longer like you
Fuck it, now you can't ride but ooh, wouldn't you like to
Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Deep as the ocean is the motion of life
Thought you would have been the sister I chose for my wife
Not knowin' you was trife
Stiflin' a nigga's growth
All you wanna do is shop at River Oaks
Watch soaps on the couch, take shit and smoke
I'm workin' hard like a fiend tryin' to get some dope
Thought my real nigga quotes would make you truer
You ain't gon' let me school ya, at least let me tutor
The sex is good, but you ain't a shooter
There's a war goin' on inside, you ain't a trooper
I look through the mirror and see my reflection
It ain't in your direction so I passed her like a reverend
Return to my bitch and wine ways goin' wild like West and Kanye
Wherever I lay my kufi is my home, goddammit I'm grown
Broke broad I'm a leave your ass alone
You still wanna ride though
Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
The lyrics of "Wouldn't You Like To Ride" by Common, John Legend, Kanye West, and Malik Yusef depict the desire to hang out and have fun with friends, including meeting new people and potential romantic interests. The chorus invites the listener and their friends to ride in an Escalade with the artists and their friends, creating a fun and carefree atmosphere. The verses describe specific experiences, such as hanging out at a liquor store, going to the movies, and discussing love interests, showcasing the universal desire for connection and social interaction.
The second verse, performed by Malik Yusef, takes a more introspective turn, expressing frustration with a previous love interest who only cared about superficial things like shopping and watching TV. Yusef expresses the desire for a deeper, more meaningful relationship, but ultimately decides to move on from the shallow relationship.
Overall, "Wouldn't You Like To Ride" is an upbeat and catchy song that captures the desire for camaraderie and the thrill of meeting new people.
Line by Line Meaning
You like to ride (uh)
You enjoy being driven in a car (expression of interest)
So "why don't) you and your friends (get with) me and my friends"
Maybe you and your friends could hang out with me and my friends sometime
"My friends) my friends, my friends, my friends"
I have a lot of friends
Would you like to ride?
Do you want to go for a ride?
"I don't know what happened, it's just like, heh"
I'm not sure how we got here, it just happened (expression of uncertainty)
I had that little ass Nissan at your crib showin' up
I used to drive my small car to your house
Liquor store out of Arbor Mist, we Irish Rosed it up
We bought wine from the liquor store and got drunk
Then we rolled to the movies, you rocked your fake Chloes
After that, we went to the movies and you wore your imitation Chloe shoes
You had Gap and Gucci, that's still two G's
You wore clothing from both Gap and Gucci, which still cost a lot of money
But that's that last year purse like it's still too cheap
Even though your purse is from last year, you act like it's still too cheap
Ooh you so boozy boo you could of fooled me
You act elitist and snobbish, but I didn't see it before
'cause five years ago you was so Fugees
You used to be more down-to-earth and humble five years ago
Now you don't want nothin' unless it cost a few G's
Now you only desire things that are expensive
You like the light-skinned Ania, the dark-skinned Aaliyah
You find both light-skinned and dark-skinned girls attractive (name-dropping celebrities)
The black Jennifer Lopez, a ghetto senorita
You are like Jennifer Lopez, but more urban and rough around the edges
You remind me of my Jeep but not no Kia
You remind me of my car, which is nice but not too flashy (using a metaphor)
We can talk on your cell, but not Nokia
We can have a conversation on your cellphone, but not if it's a Nokia brand
It be goin' in and out, that's why I barely hear ya
The call signal is breaking up, so I can hardly hear you
It be goin' in and out like a robbery ah
The call signal is cutting out quickly and erratically (using a simile)
I'm tryin' to take this money like Robin Geeda
I am attempting to get rich like Robin Givens (name-dropping a celebrity)
Then I'ma take you to the house+ like +Trick and Trina+
Then I will bring you to my house, like Trick Daddy and Trina (name-dropping celebrities)
"Deep as the ocean is the motion of life"
Life is complex and deep like the ocean (using a metaphor)
Thought you would have been the sister I chose for my wife
I thought you would be the woman I would marry
Not knowin' you was trife
Not realizing you were deceitful and dishonest
Stiflin' a nigga's growth
Hindering a person's personal development
All you wanna do is shop at River Oaks
All you want to do is go shopping at a fancy mall in Houston
Watch soaps on the couch, take shit and smoke
You spend your time watching soap operas, being lazy, and smoking weed
I'm workin' hard like a fiend tryin' to get some dope
I'm working hard like a drug addict trying to get their fix (using a simile)
Thought my real nigga quotes would make you truer
I thought that my genuine, authentic sayings would help you become more honest
You ain't gon' let me school ya, at least let me tutor
You won't let me teach you, but at least let me help guide you (using wordplay with 'school' and 'tutor')
The sex is good, but you ain't a shooter
We have good sex, but you are not a skilled partner
There's a war goin' on inside, you ain't a trooper
We have personal struggles going on, and you are not able to handle it (using a metaphor)
I look through the mirror and see my reflection
I look at myself in the mirror and see my reflection
It ain't in your direction so I passed her like a reverend
My focus and attention are not on you anymore, so I am moving on (using a religious reference)
Return to my bitch and wine ways goin' wild like West and Kanye
I am going back to my wild ways with my woman, like Kanye West (name-dropping a celebrity)
Wherever I lay my kufi is my home, goddammit I'm grown
Wherever I wear my traditional African hat is where I belong - I'm a grown man now (using a cultural reference)
Broke broad I'm a leave your ass alone
I'm going to leave you alone since you are broke and not worth my time
You still wanna ride though
You still want to go for a drive even though I am not interested in you anymore
"Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away"
Let's go on a journey together, like a cloud floating in the sky
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KANYE OMARI WEST, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, MALIK YUSEF EL SHABBAZ JONES, SONNY CHARLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
A Nash
2022 still tht shit … The authentic Chicago sound 🔥🔥🔥
72vince27
I’m from Amsterdam and this still my jam 🔥
AyebKool
Well put together for everyone involved 🔥
tYl3r1 0f1ci4l
THIS is the most underrated Kanye song of all time. Only found out about it by watching Coach Carter
Twitter Red
Kanye bodied his verse 🔥🔥🔥
Ntorre212
Just watched Kanye’s documentary while rediscovering this banger… damn, Ye really came a long way
Houssam Nekkaa
Binge listening old Ye songs
This one is one of the best ones
Common 🔥
Robbin Trotter
This was and always will be my ish!!!!
Gabriel Radebe
Had this song stuck in my head.
Russell Adams
I like this video.Kanye spittin dope rhymes in his younger days.Common has always been dope. I like how this video shows all the landmarks of Chicago true representation of Chicago