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Hollis Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Schoolboy Q Lyrics

I wanna be free, I wanna just live
The singer desires freedom and to live their life as they please.

Inside my Cadillac, That is my s***
The singer finds great pleasure and pride in their Cadillac.

And I throw it up (I throw that up)
The singer displays their pride for their Cadillac by throwing up a hand gesture.

That’s what it is (That’s what it is)
The artist asserts that their Cadillac is a symbol of their identity and lifestyle.

In my C A D I L L A C b**** (biatch)
The artist emphasizes the importance and exclusivity of their Cadillac by spelling it out in a derogatory manner.

Can’t see me through my tints (Nah ah)
The singer values their privacy and anonymity while driving their Cadillac by having dark tinted windows.

I’m riding real slow (slow motion)
The singer takes their time driving and enjoying the experience of cruising in their Cadillac.

In my paint wet drippin shorty like my 24’s (Umbrella)
The artist compares the dripping wet paint of their Cadillac to the way women dance and move in music videos.

I ain’t got 24’s (No oh)
The artist does not actually have 24-inch rims on their Cadillac, but enjoys the same attention and respect as if they did.

But I’m on those Vogues
The artist may have a different type of tire on their Cadillac, but is still stylish and impressive with white wall tires known as Vogues.

That’s those big white walls, round them hundred spokes
The singer further describes the style of their tires, which have white walls and numerous spokes.

Old school like old English in that brown paper bag
The artist references drinking alcohol in a brown paper bag as a cultural symbol of old school cool and rebellion.

I’m rolling in that same whip that my granddad had
The singer takes pride in driving a car that has been in their family for generations and represents their heritage.

Hello haters, Damn y’all mad
The singer addresses their detractors and is defiant in the face of their criticism or jealousy.

30k on the Caddy, now how backpack rap is that?
The singer challenges the notion that having a luxurious car is at odds with being a rapper who represents the struggles of everyday people.

I Got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
The artist romanticizes driving their Cadillac at night and enjoys the peaceful solitude it brings.

Got that gas pedal, leaning back, taking my time
The artist continues to describe their relaxed driving style, enjoying the sensation of pressing down on the gas pedal and taking their time to get where they're going.

I’m blowin’ that roof off, letting in sky
The singer describes the literal act of opening the roof of their car to the sky, feeling liberated and free.

I shine, the city never looked so bright
The singer feels confident and empowered, enjoying their Cadillac and the new perspective it gives them on the city.

Man I’m lounging in some s*** Bernie Mac would’ve been proud of
The artist shows respect for the late comedian Bernie Mac, implying that if he were alive, he'd be impressed by the artist's Cadillac and lifestyle.

Looking down from heaven like damn that’s stylish
The artist imagines Bernie Mac watching from heaven and admiring the artist's Cadillac and style.

Smilin’, don’t pay attention to the mileage
The artist doesn't care how many miles they have driven their Cadillac, as they enjoy the experience so much that it's worth it regardless.

Can I hit the freeway? I’m legally going 120
The singer wants to go faster, and enjoys the rush of driving on the freeway, legally or not.

Easy weaving in and out of the traffic
The artist is skilled and confident in their driving, effortlessly moving through traffic on the freeway.

They cannot catch me, I’m smashing
The singer is so fast and skilled, they feel invincible and impossible to catch.

I’m ducking bucking them out here
The singer is dodging and avoiding anyone who might want to interfere with their driving or mess with them.

I’m like go f***in' their tastic, I am up in a cla**ic
The singer is having the time of their life and doesn't care what anyone else thinks, feeling like a true classic or icon in their Cadillac.

Now I know what it’s like under the city lights
The artist has a new appreciation for the city and its lights, seeing them from a new perspective in their Cadillac.

Riding into the night, driving over the bridge
The artist enjoys the sensation of driving over a bridge at night, feeling free and weightless.

The same one we walked across as kids
The singer has a sentimental attachment to the bridge, which they may have walked across as a child.

Knew I’d have a whippin’ but never one like this
The singer always knew they would have a car, but never imagined having a car as impressive and luxurious as their Cadillac.

Old school, old school, Candy paint, two seater
The artist continues to assert the classic nature of their Cadillac and the candy-painted exterior, which is visually appealing.

Yea, I’m from Seattle, There’s hella Honda Civics
The artist is aware that Seattle is not known for luxurious cars, but instead for the more practical and affordable Honda Civic.

I couldn’t tell you about paint either
The artist isn't an expert on car paint, but still values the aesthetics of their Cadillac.

But I really want a Ducati so I put in the hours
The singer desires another luxury item, a Ducati motorcycle, and is willing to put in the work to obtain it and maintain their lifestyle.

And roll on over to the dealer
The artist is willing to take action and visit the dealer to obtain their desired Ducati.

And I found the car, junior, problem with this geezer
The singer has found the car they want, but is encountering issues or resistance from an older person who may be trying to restrict them for some reason.

Got the keys in and as I was leaving I started screaming
The singer is so excited to have obtained their desired vehicle that they cannot contain their excitement and scream as they drive away.

Backwoods and dope
The singer is consuming marijuana while driving their Cadillac.

White hoes in the backseat snorting coke
The artist has women in their car who are using cocaine and which the artist refers to as 'white hoes.'

She doing line after line like she’s writing rhymes
The artist is impressed by one of the women's ability to do cocaine repeatedly, jokingly comparing it to a rapper writing rhymes.

I had it hella my love, tryna blow her mind
The singer is attempting to impress one of the women with their lavish lifestyle by getting them high and offering them a good time.

Cadillac pimpin’, my uncle was on
The singer associates their Cadillac lifestyle with the idea of being a pimp, and mentions that their uncle also lived this lifestyle.

14 years out so excuse me and my n****s was gone
The artist's uncle has been out of jail for 14 years now, allowing the artist and their friends to enjoy the Cadillac lifestyle without persecution or punishment.

Sendin’ portions of his liquor, water in the Patron
The artist's uncle is sending them alcohol, impressing upon the artist the importance of alcohol in the Cadillac lifestyle.

Rather smiling like I won the f***ing lottery homes
The artist feels like they are living like royalty and is smiling uncontrollably as if they have won the lottery.

Tires with the spokes on it in the 4-2
The singer continues to describe the style of their Cadillac tires, which are 42-inch spokes.

Most of the mayonnaise, keeping the buns on ‘em
The artist is making a pun, saying that the buns on their tires look like mayonnaise and must be kept in place to preserve the visual effect.

My dogs hanging out the window
The singer's friends are hanging out the window of the Cadillac, expressing their enjoyment of the ride.

Young as whoosh, f***in like we ball
The singer and their friends feel young and carefree, having a great time in the Cadillac and enjoying life.

Tryna f*** em all, kill the f***in wimps
The singer and their friends are feeling confident and eager to engage in sexual activity with women and eliminate any competition or obstacles in their way.

See what’s poppin’ at the mall, meet a bad b****
The artist and their friends are going to the mall to see what's happening and attempt to meet attractive women.

Slap her booty with my palms, you can smoke the p****, I was tearing down the walls
The artist is describing their sexual advances towards women at the mall, saying that they are so irresistible that they can tear down walls and the women can smoke their private parts.

I’m motherf***in’ off
The singer is taking a break and enjoying themselves, doing whatever makes them happy with no obligations or responsibilities.

Son, swear these eyes tryna hypnotize
The singer's eyes are so intense and captivating that they feel like they are hypnotizing those around them.

Grip the leather steering wheel while I grip the thighs
The artist is simultaneously gripping the steering wheel of their Cadillac and the thighs of one of the women in their car.

See the lust stuck up in her eyes, maybe she like the ride or did she like the smoke?
The artist is wondering if the woman in their car is attracted to them or to the luxurious lifestyle they are living.

Or does she want it low? This s*** a Coupe de Ville so you’ll never know
The artist is unclear if the woman wants the speed or the luxury of the car, but intends to impress her regardless.

So we cool with n****s, my n**** f*** the limit
The singer is on friendly terms with their friends and associates, who encourage them to break the limits and boundaries of society.

Got a window tinted for showing gangstas in it
The artist has tinted their windows to appeal to the aesthetic associated with gangster culture and symbolism.

Slice off when the gas is finished, Q
The singer has a plan to leave quickly as soon as the gas in their car runs out, and addresses someone named Q who may be involved in this plan.

Off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
The singer repeats this phrase, emphasizing the power and importance of their Cadillac and the lifestyle it represents.