Let's Ride
Dr. Dolittle Lyrics


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Biatch

Eeh? W'appen nuh, baby?
You look good inna yuh car, eeh?
Longtime me ah watch you and me wan' chat to you
And you gwan like you nuh wan' chat to me
So w'appen Dre? Tell me wah di fuck ah gwan nuh
Creepin' down the back street on D's
I got my Glock cocked 'cause niggas want these
No soon as I said it, seems I got sweated
By some nigga with a TEC-9, tryin' to take mine
You wanna make noise? Make noise
I make a phone call, my niggas comin' like the Gotti boys
Bodies bein' found on Greenleaf
With their fuckin' heads cut off, motherfucker, I'm Dre
So listen to the play-by-play, day-by-day
Rollin' in my four with sixteen switches
And got sounds for the bitches
Clockin' all the riches, got the hollow points for the snitches
So won't you just walk on by? 'Cause I'm too hard to lift
And no, this ain't Aerosmith
It's the motherfuckin' D-R-E from the C-P-T
On a robbin' spree, a straight G
Hop back, as I pop my top, you trip
I let the hollow points commence to pop, pop, pop
Yeah, 'cause if it don't stop
I'll have to put my shit in reverse, go back and take another spot
'Cause I'm

Rollin' in my six-four
What all the niggas sayin'?

Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (hell yeah)
Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (what all the niggas sayin'?)
Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (hell yeah)
Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride

Just another motherfuckin' day for Dre, so I'll begin like this
No medallions, dreadlocks or black fists
It's just that gangsta glare with gangsta raps
That gangsta shit makes a gangs of snaps, uh
Word to the motherfuckin' streets
And word to these hyped-ass lyrics and dope beats
That I hit you with, that I get you with
As I groove in my four on D's, hittin' the switches
Bitches, relax, while I get my proper swerve on
Bumpin' like a muhfucker, ready to get my serve on
But before I hit the dope spot
Gotta get the chronic, the Rémy Martin and my soda pop
Now I'm smellin' like Indonesia
Bus stop full of fly bitches and skeezers
On my dick 'cause my four on hit
Pancake, front and back, side to side, and all that shit
So when I crawl, I comes correct
Now if your bitch in my shit, it's your bitch you check, nigga
Now let the Chevrolet slide
As I dip and make a trip to the South side, yeah

Rollin' in my six-four
What all the bitches sayin'?

Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (hell yeah)
Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (what all the motherfuckin' bitches sayin'?)
Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (know what I'm sayin'?)
Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride

Check this out
The sun went down when I hit Slauson
On my way to the strip, now I'm just flossin'
Checkin' my rearview 'cause niggas they will do
Jack moves, black fools 'cause I smack fools
Tryna set me up for a 211
Fuck around and get caught up in a 187
But I don't represent no gang bang
Some niggas like lynchin' but I just watch 'em hang
So on and so on, why don't you let me roll on?
I remember back in the days when I used to have to get my stroll on
Didn't nobody wanna speak
Now everybody peepin' out they window
When they hear me beatin' up the street
Is it Dre? Is it Dre?
That's what they say every single motherfuckin' day
Yo, but I ain't trippin', I'm just kickin' it
While my D's keep spinnin' and these hoes keep grinnin' I'll be

Rollin' in my six-four
What everybody sayin'?

Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride (hell yeah)
Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride (what everybody sayin'?)
Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride (hell yeah)
Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride
Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride
Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride
Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride




Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)
And let me ride

Overall Meaning

The song "Let's Ride" by Dr. Dre is a classic hip-hop track featuring Snoop Dogg. The lyrics describe the dangerous lifestyle of a gangster, from being pursued by enemies and feeling the need to arm himself, to the way he rolls in his car with custom features, picking up drugs and alcohol at the dope spot. The chorus, "Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride," is a reference to the traditional African-American spiritual song that tells the story of Elijah's ascension to heaven on a chariot of fire. This is used in the song to evoke a sense of power and freedom in the face of danger.


The first verse describes the singer cruising through the streets with his Glock at the ready, and how he is always prepared in case of an attack. He brags that he has a crew that is always ready to back him up, and that his enemies are scared of his reputation. He refers to "bodies being found on Greenleaf," a street in Compton, California, which was notorious for gang violence during the 1980s and 1990s. In the next verse, he boasts about his car, a lowrider with hydraulics that allow him to "hit the switches" and bounce along the street, impressing the women who follow him. He visits a "dope spot," a place where drugs and alcohol are sold, and enjoys himself before continuing his journey.


The second verse begins with Dre stating that he doesn't need any flashy symbols of his success like medals or gold chains. He instead exerts his influence through his music, which is known for its gritty realism and uncompromising toughness. He describes how he bumps his tunes in his car as he drives through the streets of LA, attracting attention from the people around him. He constantly checks his rear-view mirror for signs of danger, aware that he could come under attack from other gangs. He emphasizes that he is not interested in violence or revenge, despite the fact that he is constantly having to defend himself. Finally, he rejoices in the fact that he is able to drive his car around and be admired by people who once paid him no attention.


Line by Line Meaning

Biatch
Hey, what's going on, baby?


Eeh? W'appen nuh, baby?
Hey, what's happening, baby?


You look good inna yuh car, eeh?
You look good in your car, huh?


Longtime me ah watch you and me wan' chat to you
I've been watching you for a long time and I want to talk to you


And you gwan like you nuh wan' chat to me
And you act like you don't want to talk to me


So w'appen Dre? Tell me wah di fuck ah gwan nuh
So what's happening, Dre? Tell me what the fuck is going on


Creepin' down the back street on D's
Quietly driving down the back street in my fancy car


I got my Glock cocked 'cause niggas want these
I have my gun ready because people want to take what I have


No soon as I said it, seems I got sweated
As soon as I mentioned it, it seems like someone suspicious noticed me


By some nigga with a TEC-9, tryin' to take mine
By someone carrying a TEC-9 gun, trying to steal from me


You wanna make noise? Make noise
You want to cause trouble? Go ahead


I make a phone call, my niggas comin' like the Gotti boys
I make a call, and my friends will come quickly, just like the Gotti boys


Bodies bein' found on Greenleaf
Dead bodies are being discovered on Greenleaf street


With their fuckin' heads cut off, motherfucker, I'm Dre
Their heads have been brutally cut off, and I'm the one responsible, I'm Dre


So listen to the play-by-play, day-by-day
Listen carefully to the details of the events that happen every day


Rollin' in my four with sixteen switches
Driving in my car with sixteen switches to control different features


And got sounds for the bitches
And I have music that the women love


Clockin' all the riches, got the hollow points for the snitches
I'm keeping close watch on my wealth, and I have special bullets for informants


So won't you just walk on by? 'Cause I'm too hard to lift
Just continue walking because I'm too challenging to handle


And no, this ain't Aerosmith
And no, this is not the band Aerosmith


It's the motherfuckin' D-R-E from the C-P-T
It's the famous Dr. Dre from Compton


On a robbin' spree, a straight G
Engaging in a series of robberies, a real gangster


Hop back, as I pop my top, you trip
Take a step back as I open the roof of my car, you'll be amazed


I let the hollow points commence to pop, pop, pop
I let the special bullets start firing rapidly


Yeah, 'cause if it don't stop
Yes, because if the situation doesn't stop


I'll have to put my shit in reverse, go back and take another spot
I'll have to retreat and find another location to continue my activities


Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (hell yeah)
Come down, my fancy car, stop and let me drive


What all the niggas sayin'?
What are all the people saying?


Just another motherfuckin' day for Dre, so I'll begin like this
Just another typical day for Dr. Dre, so let me start like this


No medallions, dreadlocks or black fists
I don't wear flashy jewelry, dreadlocks, or represent any black power movements


It's just that gangsta glare with gangsta raps
It's just my intense and intimidating appearance combined with my gangster lyrics


That gangsta shit makes a gangs of snaps, uh
That gangster style receives a lot of attention and appreciation


Word to the motherfuckin' streets
I swear to the streets, the real world I come from


And word to these hyped-ass lyrics and dope beats
And also to these energetic and impressive lyrics and beats


That I hit you with, that I get you with
That's what I deliver to you, that's what captivates you


As I groove in my four on D's, hittin' the switches
As I enjoy driving in my car with hydraulics, playing with the controls


Bitches, relax, while I get my proper swerve on
Ladies, calm down while I drive smoothly and confidently


Bumpin' like a muhfucker, ready to get my serve on
Playing loud music as if I own the world, ready to party


But before I hit the dope spot
But before I arrive at the place to get drugs


Gotta get the chronic, the Rémy Martin and my soda pop
I have to get some marijuana, Rémy Martin liquor, and my mixed drink


Now I'm smellin' like Indonesia
Now I smell like I've been smoking Indonesian marijuana


Bus stop full of fly bitches and skeezers
The bus stop is full of attractive women and promiscuous girls


On my dick 'cause my four on hit
They are attracted to me because my car looks impressive


Pancake, front and back, side to side, and all that shit
My car's suspension can make it bounce, tilt, and move in various ways


So when I crawl, I comes correct
So when I drive slowly, I do it properly


Now if your bitch in my shit, it's your bitch you check, nigga
If your girl is in my car, it's your responsibility to take care of her, man


Check this out
Listen to this


The sun went down when I hit Slauson
It was getting dark when I reached Slauson street


On my way to the strip, now I'm just flossin'
I'm on my way to the main street, showing off and looking stylish


Checkin' my rearview 'cause niggas they will do
Looking in my rearview mirror because there are people who can cause trouble


Jack moves, black fools 'cause I smack fools
Trying to rob me, but I can handle them because I'm tough


Tryna set me up for a 211
Trying to plan a robbery against me


Fuck around and get caught up in a 187
Mess around and end up getting killed


But I don't represent no gang bang
But I'm not affiliated with any gang activities


Some niggas like lynchin' but I just watch 'em hang
Some people enjoy violence, but I prefer to observe from a distance


So on and so on, why don't you let me roll on?
And so on, why don't you let me continue my journey?


I remember back in the days when I used to have to get my stroll on
I remember the time when I used to have to walk around casually


Didn't nobody wanna speak
Nobody wanted to talk to me


Now everybody peepin' out they window
Now everyone is looking out their windows to see what I'm doing


When they hear me beatin' up the street
When they hear the loud music coming from my car


Is it Dre? Is it Dre?
Is it Dr. Dre? Is that him?


That's what they say every single motherfuckin' day
That's what people say about me every day


Yo, but I ain't trippin', I'm just kickin' it
But I'm not bothered, I'm just relaxing


While my D's keep spinnin' and these hoes keep grinnin' I'll be
While my car's rims keep spinning and these women keep smiling, I'll be...


Check this out


Rollin' in my six-four


What all the bitches sayin'?


Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (hell yeah)


Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (what all the motherfuckin' bitches sayin'?)


Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride (know what I'm sayin'?)


Swing down, sweet chariot, stop and let me ride


The sun went down, when I hit Slauson


On my way to the strip - now I'm just flossing


Checking my rearview, 'cause niggas they will do


Jack moves, black fools - 'cause I smack fools


Tryna set me up for a 211


Fuck around and get caught up in a 187


But I don't represent no gang bang


Some niggas like lynching', but I just watch 'em hang


So on and so on, why don't you let me roll on?


I remember back in the days when I used to have to get my stroll on


Didn't nobody wanna speak, now everybody peepin' out they window


When they hear me beatin' up the street - is it Dre? Is it Dre?


That's what they say every single motherfuckin' day


Yo, but I ain't trippin', I'm just kickin' it


While my D's keep spinning' and these hoes keep grinning', I'll be


Rollin' in my six-four


What everybody sayin'?


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride (hell yeah)


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride (what everybody sayin'?)


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride (hell yeah)


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride


Swing down (swing down), sweet chariot, stop (I wanna ride)


And let me ride




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Eric Collins, George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, William Earl Collins

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