Sideways
E 40 Lyrics


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Mob shit bitch
I know you know
But check game doe

I'm in the S-C 4-double-oh
Sitting real low, stick in the flo', oh
The hoe want me to come swoop
Take her for a ride in my blue Lex Luthor (Lex Luth-ah)
But the bitch ain't got no gas fetti (gas fetti)
So I burnt her like Fast Freddy (Fast Freddy)
Hit me on the first when your mail has come
And maybe we can go to the mall or somethin' (to the mall or somethin')

Heavy ass shit for the mob- for the mob
When I make a zillion I resign- I resign
I'm realin in a hundred dollar bill with the line across
When Christmas come around ask Santa Claus
Santa do you know E-40?
Bet you that nigga say "That's my homey!"
We used to perv grind curb trip to my grandma
Kahlua milk and brandy almost every day

Cognac is cool, but I'm on gin (on gin)
Santa bought me, a new Mac-10 (yeah)

Yeah, Click shit makes a motherfucker's night
niggas listen to it 'cause it's light
Crooked twisted unlisted on the highways
We riding sideaways, beotch!

I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Back up the Coupe and roll sideways")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Made a left at the corner 'cause it was hoes")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("I'm looking for a bench seat")
I'm riding sideawats, this way thatta way
("Hoes see this type of shit and go reala")

I'm riding city to city (city to city), me and Leviti
So get your toilet paper 'cause it's gon' get shitty (gon' get shitty)
I hit the highway goin' East (East)
Twenty-two ounces of yeast (yeast)
I'm playin this game 'cause a nigga my age be
I met her last night and today she paged me
Wanna know if B-Legit can kick it tonight (what else)
Only sixteen, way too tight

But age ain't nothin' but a number- number
Baby got her hair done by Shanda- Shanda
Nine nine ten, eleven and up
If you bleed, you get fucked- fucked
No not me, not fo'-oh- not fo'-oh
I beat the bitch down with a two by fo'
Eryfuckinday is a holiday, celebration
When the bitch is actin crabby that means she's on her menestration
I be like fuckin' 'em like dis dat to the highest- highest
talkin' more shit than colitus
A str-uh, strizuck out in my Cutlass Supreme on a Friday
(which way we ridin') Riding sideaways, beotch!

I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Doing about a buck fifty")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Danked out, and full of that Cisco")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Pervin swervin runnin' all into the curb and")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Bout a gallon to the dome, then that's the hit")

See I'ma hogg nigga, Beverly Hillbilly
Neckbone, oxtails, pork'n'beans and chili
Just like my nigga Celly, we likes to kick it silly
Regurgitate and kick a bootch move up out the telly
'Cause they out there bad ain't satisfied
Hoes just wanna be pacified
But I can't do no justice 'cause the justice ain't to be did
BEOTCH! You usin too much rid

Now I've been known to break niggas off (off)
Hard type or soft, line 'em up chalk 'em up as a loss
See me in the parking lot doing my thang (yeah)
Love to see my old school dance in the rain (kick it)
The po-po's came and they closed up shop (kick it)
Smashed through the Hood and we made that hot (yeah)
See the shit don't stop (stop) motherfuckers pop (pop)
Seven-deuce drop (drop) Coney air shocks (mm hm)
Riding through the shit like Racer X
And if a motherfucker flex break back and necks (back and necks)
Running red lights and the right-of-ways
(How we gonna get it doe?) We get it sideaways, beitch!

I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Late at night up and down saying hi")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Be trapped trunk, Stark Boulevard")
I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("Come here you little hard-ass boy!")




I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
("niggas like to hear this type of shit when they crawl")

Overall Meaning

In E 40's song "Sideways," the rapper describes his luxurious lifestyle as he cruises around in his sports car, a Benz S-C 4-double-oh. He emphasizes his status as a wealthy mobster and doesn't hesitate to brag about it. Despite his woman's desire for a ride in his blue Lex Luthor, he chooses to burn her as she doesn't have any gas money. Later in the song, E-40 describes his love for Kahlua milk and brandy, travelling around the country with his friend Leviti, and his preference for gin over cognac. When he receives a new Mac-10 from Santa Claus, he and his crew continue to ride sideways and celebrate their lifestyle. The song's title refers to driving sideways, meaning to cruise slowly and smoothly while riding low in a car with swag.


The song is a classic example of the hip-hop culture in the 1990s, known for its flamboyance, bravado, and its representation of African-American culture on a global scale. E 40 stands out as an unapologetic rapper willing to push the limits, while also celebrating the underbelly of society. Through his lyrics, he paints a picture of a gangster lifestyle that many perceive as thrilling and glamorous. He represents a time where hip-hop was not just about music, but culture and fashion, and became a movement that influenced the music industry and beyond.


Line by Line Meaning

Mob shit bitch
I am in the gangster lifestyle


I know you know
I am aware that you know what I am talking about


But check game doe
Pay attention and learn something


I'm in the S-C 4-double-oh
I am driving a 400 Mercedes-Benz


Sitting real low, stick in the flo', oh
I am sitting low in my car, pushing the accelerator hard


The hoe want me to come swoop
The woman wants me to pick her up


Take her for a ride in my blue Lex Luthor (Lex Luth-ah)
I will take her for a ride in my old blue Lexus


But the bitch ain't got no gas fetti (gas fetti)
But she does not have any gas money


So I burnt her like Fast Freddy (Fast Freddy)
I left her behind


Hit me on the first when your mail has come
Contact me on the first day you receive your mail


And maybe we can go to the mall or somethin' (to the mall or somethin')
We can hang out at the mall or do something else


Heavy ass shit for the mob- for the mob
Serious stuff for the gangster life


When I make a zillion I resign- I resign
I will retire once I make a lot of money


I'm realin in a hundred dollar bill with the line across
I have a hundred-dollar bill with a counterfeit line


When Christmas come around ask Santa Claus
Ask Santa Claus to give you something for Christmas


Santa do you know E-40?
Ask Santa Claus if he knows who I am


Bet you that nigga say "That's my homey!"
I think Santa Claus would say that I am his friend


We used to perv grind curb trip to my grandma
We used to hang out at my grandma's


Kahlua milk and brandy almost every day
We used to drink Kahlua milk and brandy every day


Cognac is cool, but I'm on gin (on gin)
I prefer gin over cognac


Santa bought me, a new Mac-10 (yeah)
Santa Claus gave me a new firearm


Yeah, Click shit makes a motherfucker's night
My crew's music is enjoyable


niggas listen to it 'cause it's light
People love to listen to our music


Crooked twisted unlisted on the highways
My car is modified to drive illegally


We riding sideaways, beotch!
We are driving while tilted to the side


I'm riding sideways, this way thatta way
I am driving my car sideways


("Back up the Coupe and roll sideways")
Reverse the car and drive sideways


("Made a left at the corner 'cause it was hoes")
I turned left because there were prostitutes


("I'm looking for a bench seat")
I want to find a car with a bench seat


I'm riding sideawats, this way thatta way
I am driving my car tilted to the side


("Hoes see this type of shit and go reala")
Prostitutes like to see this kind of driving


I'm riding city to city (city to city), me and Leviti
I am driving to different cities with my friend Leviti


So get your toilet paper 'cause it's gon' get shitty (gon' get shitty)
Prepare yourself because things will get bad


I hit the highway goin' East (East)
I am driving on the highway heading East


Twenty-two ounces of yeast (yeast)
I have a lot of beer


I'm playin this game 'cause a nigga my age be
I am living this lifestyle because I am young


I met her last night and today she paged me
I met her last night and she called me today


Wanna know if B-Legit can kick it tonight (what else)
She wants to know if B-Legit is available tonight


Only sixteen, way too tight
She is too young for me


But age ain't nothin' but a number- number
Age does not matter


Baby got her hair done by Shanda- Shanda
The girl got her hair styled by Shanda


Nine nine ten, eleven and up
Girls of different ages


If you bleed, you get fucked- fucked
If you are on your period, you will not have sex with me


No not me, not fo'-oh- not fo'-oh
I am not going to have sex with a girl who is menstruating


I beat the bitch down with a two by fo'
I hit the woman with a two-by-four


Eryfuckinday is a holiday, celebration
Every day is a party for me


When the bitch is actin crabby that means she's on her menestration
When a woman is in a bad mood, she is probably on her period


I be like fuckin' 'em like dis dat to the highest- highest
I love having sex in different positions


talkin' more shit than colitus
I am talking a lot


A str-uh, strizuck out in my Cutlass Supreme on a Friday
I drove my Cutlass Supreme on a Friday night


(which way we ridin')
Where are we going?


Riding sideaways, beotch!
We are driving while tilted to the side


("Doing about a buck fifty")
I am driving at 150 miles per hour


("Danked out, and full of that Cisco")
I am high and under the influence of Cisco


("Pervin swervin runnin' all into the curb and")
I am driving recklessly and hitting curbs


("Bout a gallon to the dome, then that's the hit")
I drank a gallon of alcohol and got drunk


See I'ma hogg nigga, Beverly Hillbilly
I am a wild and crazy person


Neckbone, oxtails, pork'n'beans and chili
My favorite foods are neck bone, oxtails, pork and beans, and chili


Just like my nigga Celly, we likes to kick it silly
Me and my friend Celly like to have fun


Regurgitate and kick a bootch move up out the telly
Puke and remove the prostitute from my hotel room


'Cause they out there bad ain't satisfied
The prostitutes are not happy


Hoes just wanna be pacified
Prostitutes just want to be entertained


But I can't do no justice 'cause the justice ain't to be did
I cannot make them happy


BEOTCH! You usin too much rid
Stop using slang that I do not understand


Now I've been known to break niggas off (off)
I am known for starting fights


Hard type or soft, line 'em up chalk 'em up as a loss
I will defeat anyone in a fight


See me in the parking lot doing my thang (yeah)
Watch me do my thing in the parking lot


Love to see my old school dance in the rain (kick it)
I love to dance in the rain in my old car


The po-po's came and they closed up shop (kick it)
The police arrived and shut down the party


Smashed through the Hood and we made that hot (yeah)
We caused chaos in the neighborhood


See the shit don't stop (stop) motherfuckers pop (pop)
I am unstoppable and people will try to fight me


Seven-deuce drop (drop) Coney air shocks (mm hm)
My car is a 1972 model with custom air shocks


Riding through the shit like Racer X
I am driving fast


And if a motherfucker flex break back and necks (back and necks)
If someone tries to fight me, I will hurt them badly


Running red lights and the right-of-ways
I am breaking traffic laws


(How we gonna get it doe?) We get it sideaways, beitch!
We will get what we want by driving sideways


("Late at night up and down saying hi")
Driving around and saying hello to people at night


("Be trapped trunk, Stark Boulevard")
I am stuck in a car trunk on Stark Boulevard


("Come here you little hard-ass boy!")
Someone is calling me a tough guy


("niggas like to hear this type of shit when they crawl")
People love to listen to this kind of music when they are drunk




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDT JONES, EARL T. STEVENS, GREGORY BUREN

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