The first is: Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Freeway:
The first is:
1. Leslie Edward Pridgen (born March 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Freeway a.k.a. Philly Freeway began rapping while in high school. He later met fellow rapper Beanie Sigel, who would be signed to Roc-A-Fella and later help Freeway get a contract with the record label. Freeway became one of the label's most visible artists after making his first appearance on The Dynasty: Roc La Familia in 2000 and appearing on several other Roc releases before putting out his solo album, Philadelphia Freeway.
The album was produced primarily by Roc-A-Fella-affiliated artists--Just Blaze, Bink!, Kanye West--and featured mostly Roc-A-Fella rappers as well, many of them from State Property: a Philadelphia-based bunch of Roc members that Freeway and Beanie Sigel had compiled into a group. The album's biggest hit was What We Do, produced by Just Blaze and featuring Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel.
After relations between Beanie Sigel and State Property soured, whether he and Freeway are still friends is unclear. Though Beanie had said he didn't know if he'd work with State Property again, he was present at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert alongside Freeway.
The second is:
2. Freeway are a classic British rock covers band based in York. A five piece playing primarily twin guitar rock music from the classic rock era of the 70s and 80s.
The third is:
3. A 3-piece blues rock band from Australia
Lights Get Low )
Freeway Lyrics
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Young Philly from the block y'all rock stars
This is criminal opera I got y'all
60 niggas willin' to pop y'all or rock y'all
Freezer cruise the city in a hot car sports car
Cleveland today Atlanta tomorrow
Free will never be soft cause the hood is in me
They say it will be here today gone tomorrow
Yes! before this rap thing cracked off
I was somewhere gettin' a pack off that's all
Now I'm gettin' my raps off that's all
Shuttin' down coliseums like NASA asshole (Freezy where you been)
I took four years off
I went to Mecca paid respect and
Earned some checks for the road
Be the man that cut the check so please respect Young Hov
Before I hit y'all with the tech
And turn ya lights down low
Woah!
Lights get low (Low)
Let the music take total
The music take total control
Trol trol trol
Let the music take total
The music take total control
Trol trol trol (I got to hustle I got to grind)
(I got to hustle I got to grind)
Let the music take total
The music take total con...
[Verse 2: Rick Ross]
Born with the murder one
We got the hood burning up
Yea this what you want
My niggas know to turn it up
The white be with my city yea for me to run
You standin' in a pool of blood
Youngin' shoulda seen the sun
What you want to do tell me what you want to move
A good week for me another man a month or two
I'm into blowing and laying you niggas low
The feds tappin out and they fucking with figure fours
I don't wanna wrestle I wet em and then they froze
Me and Free hit every freeway around the globe
If she with me just know that she throw stacks
A quarter stick of dynamite off in that whole back
She the bomb
I'm the boss
Maybach that's my flying sauce
Count a mill with me shorty because you need to ride
You watch it freeze up you will see in time
[Chorus: Dre & Freeway]
Lights get low (Low)
Let the music take total
The music take total control
Trol trol trol
Let the music take total
The music take total control
Trol trol trol (I got to hustle I got to grind)
(I got to hustle I got to grind)
Let the music take total
The music take total con...
[Verse 3: Freeway]
Y'all rappers perpetrating
Free motivateing
Put bones together like I'm the great lakes
Then use my dome acheing
I'm so patient
Struggling between my music and moving weight and
I can move a crate in
Less than an hour
And make hit in the same hour
It's so amazing
Matter fact free so hood
That I still hit the kinks
For three weeks I'm cool with Asians
Nigga come at me going to lose
You need to fire them dudes
Who hike them up through his agent
Me & Cool & Dre will give you abrasions
Hit his chest because his hustle so soft
Don't make me go off
Treat this town like the brightest star
Grinds in the east the south an the west
If a nigga got beef I'm a put it to rest
God bless us when I tell him
That I leave him deceased
Now peep holla
[Chorus: Dre & Freeway]
Lights get low (Low)
Let the music take total
The music take total control
Trol trol trol
Let the music take total
The music take total control
Trol trol trol (I got to hustle I got to grind)
(I got to hustle I got to grind)
Let the music take total
The music take total con...
In Freeway's song "Lights Get Low", he talks about his rise to fame and the struggles he faced while trying to make it big in the rap industry. He references his background as a young Philly from the block, stating that he will never be soft because the hood is in him. The lyrics also suggest that he took a break from rap to embark on a spiritual journey to Mecca, where he paid his respects and earned some checks for the road. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes letting the music take total control, which can be interpreted as a nod to the power of music and how it can transcend boundaries and unite people from different backgrounds.
The second verse is performed by Rick Ross, who asserts his dominance in the rap game as a boss who is not to be messed with. He highlights his connections to the hood and the fact that he is constantly moving through different cities, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. He also mentions "blowing and laying" his enemies low, which can be interpreted as a reference to violence or drug deals gone bad. Freeway's third verse features lyrics about hustling and moving weight, as well as making hit songs in the same hour as he moves crates of drugs. He makes it clear that he won't tolerate anyone who tries to bring drama his way, and will put anyone who tries to mess with him to rest.
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Begin the song
Young Philly from the block y'all rock stars
Despite humble beginnings as a regular person from the neighborhood, the rapper is now a superstar
This is criminal opera I got y'all
The song is like a drama or opera with a criminal theme, and the rapper has the audience's attention
60 niggas willin' to pop y'all or rock y'all
The rapper and his crew are tough and dangerous, and could take out any opposing group with ease
Freezer cruise the city in a hot car sports car
The rapper drives around in a flashy sports car, showing off his success and wealth
Cleveland today Atlanta tomorrow
The rapper travels frequently and has a busy schedule, spending time in different cities
Free will never be soft cause the hood is in me
The rapper will always be tough and authentic because he is from the hood and stays true to his roots
They say it will be here today gone tomorrow
People often have temporary success and fame, but the rapper is confident he will endure and last
But I'm still standin' strong cause the hood is with me (hit me)
The rapper's community and upbringing have given him strength and resilience, allowing him to persevere
Yes! before this rap thing cracked off
The rapper engaged in other activities before becoming a successful musician
I was somewhere gettin' a pack off that's all
The rapper was involved in selling drugs before turning to music
Now I'm gettin' my raps off that's all
The rapper has found success in the music industry and is now focused on his music career
Shuttin' down coliseums like NASA asshole (Freezy where you been)
The rapper's music is so popular that he can pack large venues, and people wonder where he has been if they haven't seen him perform in a while
I took four years off
The rapper took a break from music for four years for personal reasons
I went to Mecca paid respect and
The rapper took a trip to Mecca as a pilgrimage and to show respect
Earned some checks for the road
The rapper made money while touring
Be the man that cut the check so please respect Young Hov
The rapper deserves respect because of his financial success and status
Before I hit y'all with the tech
The rapper warns that he could cause harm with a weapon
And turn ya lights down low
The rapper wants people to focus on him and his music, lowering external distractions and noise
Woah!
An exclamation to end the first verse
Born with the murder one
The rapper has a rough and violent past or upbringing
We got the hood burning up
The rapper and his crew have a significant impact on their community, causing excitement and energy
Yea this what you want
The rapper suggests that his music is what people want and need
My niggas know to turn it up
The rapper's associates know how to create a lively and engaging atmosphere
The white be with my city yea for me to run
The rapper has a strong presence in his city, and the people support him
You standin' in a pool of blood
The rapper is violent and dangerous, and warns others not to challenge him
Youngin' shoulda seen the sun
The rapper has caused harm or death to his enemies, and they won't see another day
What you want to do tell me what you want to move
The rapper challenges others to start trouble or make a move, provoking a response
A good week for me another man a month or two
The rapper's success and financial gain are on a much higher level than most others
I'm into blowing and laying you niggas low
The rapper loves to use violence and force to assert his dominance
The feds tappin out and they fucking with figure fours
The rapper is being monitored and harassed by federal law enforcement
I don't wanna wrestle I wet em and then they froze
The rapper prefers to use weapons and violence to overpower his enemies
Me and Free hit every freeway around the globe
The rapper and Freeway travel extensively and perform all over the world
If she with me just know that she throw stacks
The rapper has a lot of money and attracts women who love to spend it
A quarter stick of dynamite off in that whole back
The rapper has installed an explosive device in his car to protect himself
She the bomb
The woman with the rapper is attractive and desirable
I'm the boss
The rapper is in charge and has control over his associates and career
Maybach that's my flying sauce
The rapper owns a luxury car and is proud of it
Count a mill with me shorty because you need to ride
The rapper has a lot of money and wants to share it with his woman
You watch it freeze up you will see in time
The rapper's wealth and success will only increase over time, and others should take note
Y'all rappers perpetrating
The rapper is critical of other musicians who pretend to be someone they're not
Free motivateing
The rapper is inspiring and encouraging to others
Put bones together like I'm the great lakes
The rapper is skilled and talented, putting together great music like puzzle pieces
Then use my dome acheing
The rapper uses his brain and creativity to make great music, even if it causes him stress or pain
I'm so patient
The rapper is willing to wait for his success, putting in hard work and effort over time
Struggling between my music and moving weight and
The rapper balances his music career with his past or current involvement in selling drugs
I can move a crate in less than an hour
The rapper is good at selling drugs and can make transactions quickly
And make hit in the same hour
The rapper is talented and can create great music in a short amount of time as well
It's so amazing
The rapper is impressed and proud of his abilities to excel in different areas
Matter fact free so hood
The rapper named Free is authentic and true to his neighborhood roots
That I still hit the kinks for three weeks I'm cool with Asians
The rapper is so loyal to his neighborhood and community that he still gets his hair cut at the local barbershop and is friendly with people of different ethnicities
Nigga come at me going to lose
The rapper warns others not to mess with him or they will fail
You need to fire them dudes who hike them up through his agent
The rapper suggests that other musicians who have inflated egos should fire their agents or representatives who make them too arrogant
Me & Cool & Dre will give you abrasions
The rapper and his music producers will make music so good that it will leave a lasting impact or wound on listeners
Hit his chest because his hustle so soft
The rapper is deriding others who aren't as tough or successful as he is
Don't make me go off
The rapper warns others not to provoke him or upset him
Treat this town like the brightest star
The rapper has a strong presence and influence in his city or neighborhood, and treats it like the most important place in the world
Grinds in the east the south an the west
The rapper is successful and respected all over the country, in different regions
If a nigga got beef I'm a put it to rest
The rapper is willing to use violence to solve conflicts or defend himself
God bless us when I tell him that I leave him deceased
The rapper believes he is doing God's work by punishing those who wrong him or his community, even if it means killing them
Now peep holla
The rapper wants others to listen and pay attention to his warning or message
Lights get low (Low)
The beginning of the chorus
Let the music take total
The rapper wants the music to be the center of attention and control the emotions of the audience
The music take total control
The music is powerful and has a strong impact on the listener
Trol trol trol
A repeating sound effect
(I got to hustle I got to grind)
The rapper is committed to working hard and achieving success
Let the music take total
The same as before, emphasizing the importance of the music
The music take total control
The same as before, emphasizing the power of the music
Trol trol trol (I got to hustle I got to grind)
The same repeating sound effect, with an emphasis on the rapper's commitment to hard work
Let the music take total
The same as before, with more emphasis on the music's significance
The music take total con...
The end of the song
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, MARCELLO VALENZANO, EDWARD MONTILLA, ANDRE LYON, L. PRIDGEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Smittcmd
This song never get old ! Still listen to this in 2020 ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Bhavish Samaroo
Make that 2023 โค
Raaasta707
Most def listening in 2023
john mendez
One of my favs rap songs from 07!!! Time flys...
gino shotter
this never get old
TIM ADE
This song used to be my joint ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Mecctacular
This shit is still hot. Should've been a much bigger hit.
Nikki J
Mecctacular Agreed!
Rhiannon Cubbon
Still don't understand why it wasn't
Twan
When life was simpler ๐ฅน definitely takes me back to great times โค #LLO ๐