Let Me Ride
Dr. Dre/Hitman/Kurupt/Nate Dogg/Six Two Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Creepin' down the back street on Deez
I got my glock cocked cuz niggaz want these
Now soon as I said it, seems I got sweated
By some nigga with a tech 9 tryin' to take mine
ya wanna make noise, make noise
I make a phone call my niggaz 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 '4 with 16 switches
And got sounds for the bitches, clockin' all the riches
Got the hollow points for the snitches
So would you just walk on by, cuz I'm too hard to lift
and no this ain't Aerosmith
It's the motherfuckin D-R-E, from the CPT
on a ryhmin' spree, a straight G
Hop back as i pop my top ya trip
I let the hollow points commence to POP POP POP
yeah, cuz if it don't stop
I have to put my shit in reverse go back and take anothers stop
Cause I'm (Rollin in my six-fo')
with all the niggaz sayin

Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
hell yeah
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
with all the niggaz 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 begin like this
No medallions, dreadlocks, or black fists it's just
that gangster glare, with gangster raps
that gangster shit, that makes the gang of snaps, uhh
word to the motherfuckin streets
and word to these hyped ass lyrics and dope beats, that I
hit ya with that I, get ya with
as I groove in my four on deez, hittin the switches
bitches relax while I get my proper swerve on
bumpin like a motherfucker ready to get my serve on
but before I hit the dope spot
I gotta get the chronic, the Reme Martin and my soda pop
Now I'm smellin like indo-nesia
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 a nigga trip to the south side, yeah
(Rollin in my six-fo') with all the bitches sayin

Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
hell yeah
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
with all the niggaz sayin
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
Hell yeah
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride

Check this out
The sun went down when I hit Slausson
on my way to the strip, now I'm just flossin
Checkin my rearview, cause niggaz they will do
jack moves, black fools cause I smack fools
Try to set me up for a two-eleven
Fuck around and get caught up in a one-eight-seven
but I don't represent no gangbang
Some niggaz like lynchin but I just watch them hang
so on, and so-on, why don't you let me roll on
I remember back in the dayz when I used to have to get my stroll on
Didn't nobody wanna speak; now everybody
peepin out they windows when they hear me beatin up the streets
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 deez keep spinnin and these hoes keep grinnin I'll be
(Rollin in my six-fo') With everybody sayin

Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
hell yeah
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
with all the niggaz sayin
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride




Hell yeah
Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride

Overall Meaning

The song Let Me Ride is a gangsta rap classic featuring Dr. Dre, Hitman, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, and Six Two. Dre begins the song by describing his tense situation as he navigates through a backstreet where other gang members want to take his Glock. Despite this, he remains calm and ends up getting his crew to scare off the assailants. He goes on to describe the lifestyle of a gangsta, with lyrics about switching cars, having hollow point bullets for snitches, and enjoying the company of women. The chorus features the lyrics, "Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride," which reference the African American spiritual song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and is a call for help from a higher power.


The second verse speaks to Dre's life as a musician rather than a gangsta. He describes his talent for making "hyped ass lyrics and dope beats" and his passion for cruising in his car while listening to his music. Dre contrasts the gangsta life with what he sees as the glamorous life of a musician, complete with groupies and drugs. He stops at a liquor store to pick up Hennessy and soda and marijuana before continuing on his way.


The third verse sees Dre describing the dangers of the streets and how he has avoided being pulled into gang life or crime. He acknowledges that people are scared of him when he drives through the neighborhood, but he isn't worried. He is content with his success and ready to celebrate with his friends and romantic interests.


Line by Line Meaning

Creepin' down the back street on Deez
I'm driving slowly and cautiously down the street


I got my glock cocked cuz niggaz want these
I'm carrying a loaded gun for protection


Now soon as I said it, seems I got sweated
As soon as I mentioned my gun, someone started hassling me


By some nigga with a tech 9 tryin' to take mine
Someone with a powerful gun is trying to rob me


ya wanna make noise, make noise
If you want to cause trouble, go ahead


I make a phone call my niggaz comin' like the Gotti boys
If there's trouble, I have friends who will come to my aid


bodies bein' found on Greenleaf
People are turning up dead on Greenleaf Street


with their fuckin heads cut off, motherfucker i'm Dre
I'm Dr. Dre and I'm not someone to mess with


so listen to the play-by-play, day-by-day
Pay attention to what's going on around you


rollin' in my '4 with 16 switches
I'm driving my lowrider car with a lot of switches to move various parts


And got sounds for the bitches, clockin' all the riches
I have a sound system that the ladies love and I'm making a lot of money


Got the hollow points for the snitches
I have ammunition that can take down people who snitch on me


So would you just walk on by, cuz I'm too hard to lift
Don't mess with me, I'm too tough and too risky to bother with


and no this ain't Aerosmith
This is not a rock band song


It's the motherfuckin D-R-E, from the CPT
This is a song by Dr. Dre from Compton


on a ryhmin' spree, a straight G
I'm rapping and being really cool about it


Hop back as i pop my top ya trip
Watch out as I open the car roof and start to get wild


I let the hollow points commence to POP POP POP
I fire my gun and the bullets hit hard


yeah, cuz if it don't stop
If the situation doesn't improve, I will do more


I have to put my shit in reverse go back and take anothers stop
I may need to back up and try a different approach if this one isn't working


Cause I'm (Rollin in my six-fo')
I'm driving my lowrider classic car


Swing down, sweet chariot stop and, let me ride
Stop and give me a ride


hell yeah
Yes, definitely


just another motherfuckin day for Dre so I begin like this
This is how I start my typical day


No medallions, dreadlocks, or black fists it's just
I don't have any special jewelry, hairstyle, or fighting style


that gangster glare, with gangster raps
I have a tough and intimidating look, and I rap about gangster life


that gangster shit, that makes the gang of snaps, uhh
My music appeals to gangsters and they love it


word to the motherfuckin streets
I have respect from people in the streets


and word to these hyped ass lyrics and dope beats, that I
My music has great lyrics and beats


hit ya with that I, get ya with
I can get you with my music


as I groove in my four on deez, hittin the switches
I'm enjoying my ride and playing with the switches on my car


bitches relax while I get my proper swerve on
Women, sit back and enjoy my cool driving


bumpin like a motherfucker ready to get my serve on
I'm playing my music loud and getting ready for some action


but before I hit the dope spot
Before I go to get some drugs


I gotta get the chronic, the Reme Martin and my soda pop
I need to get some weed, cognac, and soda


Now I'm smellin like indo-nesia
I have the smell of high-quality weed on me


bus stop full of fly bitches and skeezers
There are attractive women at the bus stop


on my dick, cause my four on hit
Women like me because I'm driving a nice car


pancake front and back, side to side and all that shit
My car's suspension can move up and down and side to side in cool ways


So when I crawl I comes correct
I look and act cool when I'm driving slow


Now, if your bitch in my shit, it's your bitch you check nigga
If a woman is bothering me, her man needs to handle it


Now let the Chevrolet slide
Let my car slide and show off its moves


As I dip a nigga trip to the south side, yeah
As I drive, I'm heading to the south side of town


Check this out
Listen to this


The sun went down when I hit Slausson
It got dark when I reached Slausson Street


on my way to the strip, now I'm just flossin
I'm going to the party scene and showing off my style


Checkin my rearview, cause niggaz they will do
I'm watching for people who might be following me or causing trouble


jack moves, black fools cause I smack fools
People who try to rob me or cause trouble will be dealt with


Try to set me up for a two-eleven
Someone tried to rob me


Fuck around and get caught up in a one-eight-seven
They may end up getting killed


but I don't represent no gangbang
I'm not involved in any gang activity


Some niggaz like lynchin but I just watch them hang
I'm not into violence or killing


so on, and so-on, why don't you let me roll on
Let me continue on my way


I remember back in the dayz when I used to have to get my stroll on
In the past, I used to have to walk or drive slower to be cool


Didn't nobody wanna speak; now everybody peepin out they windows when they hear me beatin up the streets
In the past, people ignored me, but now they pay attention when I make noise in the streets with my music and car


Is it Dre? Is it Dre?
People are wondering if it's me making the noise


That's what they say, every single motherfuckin day, yo
People are always talking about me and wondering what I'm up to


But I ain't trippin I'm just kickin it
I'm not bothered by the attention, I'm just hanging out


While my deez keep spinnin and these hoes keep grinnin I'll be
While my car's wheels keep turning and women keep smiling at me, I'll be


Rollin in my six-fo' with everybody sayin
Driving my lowrider car with everyone noticing me




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES V TAYLOR

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@johngarcia9408

Nate Dogg kills it

@debrabyrd5584

xplosie

@georgecantstandsya821

Ya he does!

@myobokujeweler2727

Nate Dogg smoothly enters the scene at 1:20

@theunderrated86

Who needs autotune when there's Nate Dogg.

@johnsenerchia2088

RIP Nate Dogg

14 More Replies...

@yaa3778

Each song in this album is pure gold

@josephbauman1793

Best album in Hiphop. I remember when I was young (born 1985) and hiphop was kinda dead after biggie's death in 1997. No real album except master p and Southside which was wack. Suddenly Dr dre exposed the world to Eminem and 2001 was released it was the renaissance of hiphop. I was born in Germany every one listen to this music. Every party, dance club people are listening to Dr Dre 200. It continued with 50 cent until 2005 then everything dried out again. Only exception is Eminem with KAMIKAZE and he topped it with Music to be murdered by + seide B which is the best since 2005.

@mohgunners

Rip Nate dogg all dogs go to heaven

@jstylezPictures

hes fucking hot angel bitches up there in paradise smoking the best ganja ever all day everyday gun toting wit those gangstas up there complete joy hes in moh gunners that's whats all awaiting us in death time :)

More Comments

More Versions