Ride
Groove Theory is an American R&B duo, best known for their 1995 hits "Tell … Read Full Bio ↴Groove Theory is an American R&B duo, best known for their 1995 hits "Tell Me", "Keep Tryin'" and "Baby Luv", from their self-titled debut album. The original version of the group was made up of female singer Amel Larrieux and male song-writer, actor, and producer Bryce Wilson. Larrieux left the group for a solo career in 1999 and was replaced by Mekada Davis. The new line-up also signified a dramatic change in style for the group which took a more contemporary R&B approach for their second album, The Answer. Despite moderate success of the first single "4 Sure" and a remix featuring Mya and Jagged Edge, The Answer went unreleased and the group stopped recording. Since, Wilson has appeared in the movie 'Beauty Shop' starring Queen Latifah, and he and Davis continue to write together for other artists like Beyoncé and Amerie. Bryce got his start in the oldschool hiphop group Mantronix going by the name Bryce Luv.

Ride
Groove Theory Lyrics


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Can we go, can we go, can we go
I've been here a long time
Seeing the same kinda things go on
Over and over
What I got on my mind won't really take too long
So tell me if you're open
For taking a ride for an hour or two
Make it fast or make it slow
Baby, that's all that I'm asking of you
Break my heart if you say no

[Chorus]
I wonder can we go for a ride
With ya baby
I want to ride with ya, baby
Go for a ride with you
I wonder can we go for a ride
With ya baby
Go for a ride with you
I'll meet you in the morning
So we can make it last all day
Sunrise 'til sundown
You just say you're coming
I'll bring music for along the way
Cruising to the sweet sounds
Baby, if you don't feel like talking
Baby, that's all right
I'll just sit beside you
And watch the world go by

[Chorus]
I need to go, I want to go
I need to go, with ya baby
Far away, so far away
Seeing that I don't have it easy
I don't live no simple life
Telling you it's not hard to please me
You know how to make it right
And as crazy as it seems
Come on and help me change my mood
Baby I know you got the means
So what do ya have to lose





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Ride" by Groove Theory is an invitation to escape the monotonous routine and take a leisurely ride with someone special. The chorus, "I wonder can we go for a ride with you baby" emphasizes the desire for a change of scenery and a new experience. The artist conveys the message that she has been in one place for too long, observing the same patterns endlessly. Thus, she wants to break free and explore beyond her usual surroundings.


The lyrics also suggest a longing for companionship, someone who is willing to join her on this adventure, whether it's fast or slow, day or night. She emphasizes the importance of music for this journey, making it an exciting experience. However, if her partner does not feel like talking, she is fine being silent and enjoying the view with her partner.


Overall, the song's message is about love, adventure, and exploration. It asks the listener to consider taking a break from the routine and exploring new territories with someone special.


Line by Line Meaning

Can we go, can we go, can we go
Asking if they can leave their current situation


I've been here a long time
They have been stuck in the same routine for a while


Seeing the same kinda things go on
They are bored with the monotony of their life


Over and over
This boredom has been happening for a while


What I got on my mind won't really take too long
They have something specific in mind they want to do


So tell me if you're open
Asking the other person if they are willing to take this journey with them


For taking a ride for an hour or two
Asking the other person to take a short trip with them


Make it fast or make it slow
Asking if they want to take the trip quickly or leisurely


Baby, that's all that I'm asking of you
They are not asking for much, just for the other person to join them on this journey


Break my heart if you say no
They will be disappointed if the other person does not want to go, but they will be okay


I wonder can we go for a ride
Reiterating their desire to take this trip


With ya baby
Using endearment to ask the other person to come along


I want to ride with ya, baby
Repeating their desire to take this trip


Go for a ride with you
Once again, asking the other person to take this trip with them


I'll meet you in the morning
Making plans to start the journey in the morning


So we can make it last all day
They plan on taking this trip for the whole day


Sunrise 'til sundown
They will be going on this journey for the entire day


You just say you're coming
Asking the other person to confirm that they will be coming on the trip


I'll bring music for along the way
They will bring music to make the trip more enjoyable


Cruising to the sweet sounds
The music will be playing while they drive


Baby, if you don't feel like talking
Acknowledging that the other person might not want to talk during the trip


Baby, that's all right
Assuring the other person that it's okay if they don't want to talk


I'll just sit beside you
They are fine with just sitting next to each other during the trip


And watch the world go by
They will enjoy the scenery during the trip


I need to go, I want to go
Reiterating their desire to leave their current situation


I need to go, with ya baby
Asking the other person to come with them on this journey


Far away, so far away
They want to go far away from their current life


Seeing that I don't have it easy
They have been struggling in their life


I don't live no simple life
Their life is complicated and difficult


Telling you it's not hard to please me
Assuring the other person that they are easy to please


You know how to make it right
The other person knows what to do to make them happy


And as crazy as it seems
Acknowledging that their request might seem crazy


Come on and help me change my mood
Asking the other person to help improve their mood by taking this trip with them


Baby I know you got the means
Acknowledging that the other person is capable of taking this trip with them


So what do ya have to lose
Encouraging the other person to take a chance and go on this trip with them




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, DREAM TEAM PUBLISHING, Integrity Music, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BROWN, JASPER, LARRIEUX, LEE, WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Robert Ellis

beautiful voice. Brilliant album. There are still good music out there. Just not in the mainstream.

Mr. Speyside

The entire album was amazing. I could listen to it front to back as I've done dozens of times.

Stakes is High

yeah its a whole groove. Its a combination of r and b over hip hop beats. This album is solid all the way through

Travis Alston

Abdelmelik Farooq Alwahid same here.I still rock it frontwards and backwards

Dhlimi Munza

REPEAT >< REPLAY!!!

Erica Reign

@Angel S so right about that

Nevele Grp.

This hits so different in a post quarantine world where the roads are less traveled and one can just cruise when there was once bumper to bumper traffic; quarter century yet still fresh vibes

nicolas Funk

Such a magic mood ! Luv it ! What an album.
Damn miss this era when music used to have a meaning 😓

Dhlimi Munza

My favourite track on this album. Superb beat!

Tomika Rochell

This track is still my jam!

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