Ride
Ingrid Smalls Lyrics

Yeah, yeah, I'm a every day walk my dogs
Yes, yes, I walk my dogs every day, just like a tough and mischievous gangster.

Like a motherfucking gangsta gun toaster, slash prankster
I act tough and carry guns, but I also enjoy playing pranks on people.

In the 7 on Dalvins with Cash, we be mashing
I drive around in my 7 series BMW with my friend Cash, causing havoc.

To the club seeing who gon' hurl who the fastest
When we go to the club, we compete to see who can attract the most attention.

Bitches sipping bubbly and drinking thug passion
Women are enjoying fancy drinks and indulging in a passionate and dangerous lifestyle.

Niggas get them lil' pistols shoved in they asses
Men carry small guns hidden in their pants for protection.

This hundred-and-one round drum take up half the trunk so punk, we gon' tear up this club faster
We have a large drum magazine with 101 rounds that takes up a lot of space in the car trunk, so we are ready to cause chaos and destroy the club quickly.

Detroit niggas only get along with who belong
People from Detroit only associate with those who are part of their community.

And if you get on then we can use you
If you gain status or become successful, we will take advantage of your influence or resources.

From 7 and Woodward to 7 and Telly, the West side
From the intersection of 7th street and Woodward avenue to the intersection of 7th street and Telly road, representing the west side of Detroit.

Where niggas with 'Cardis, weapons in Pelle's yes ma
In this area, people wear Carhartt jackets and carry weapons in their Pelle Pelle jackets.

From 7 and Woodward to 7 and Kelly the East side
From the intersection of 7th street and Woodward avenue to the intersection of 7th street and Kelly road, representing the east side of Detroit.

It's murder from Kelly and further
In the eastern parts of Detroit, violence and criminal activities are prevalent.

East where peace signs and street signs is unheard of
In the east side, there is no notion of peace or respect for street signs.

You can either collide with me or ride with me
You can either confront me and face the consequences or join me in my lifestyle.

(This is how we ride) Up and down, Plymouth (ride) B-Roc, niggas (ride) Up and down, Finkel (ride) Bright Mo', niggas (ride) Up and down, Sixth P.A., niggas (we ride) Up and down, Seven 7 Mile, dogs (this is how we ride) Up and down, Eight (ride) 8 Mile, niggas (ride) Up and down, Nine (ride) Oak Park, niggas (ride) Up and down, Ten up and down, Eleven (we ride) Southfield, niggas (this is how we)
We ride through different streets and areas of Detroit, such as Plymouth, Finkel, Sixth P.A., 7 Mile, 8 Mile, Oak Park, Ten Mile, and Southfield, representing our journey through the city.

In the D every day is violent, it's never silent
In Detroit, there is constant violence and unrest, with no moments of peace and quiet.

All you hear is cop sirens and shots firing
The sounds of police sirens and gunshots are always present in the city.

Being broke got tiring so how I'm supposed to eat?
Being financially disadvantaged became exhausting, so I turned to illegal activities to survive.

I chose the street, fuck a job, they not hiring
I decided to embrace the criminal lifestyle since legitimate job opportunities were scarce.

Cats be tripping, 'gnac we sipping
People are paranoid and on edge, while we enjoy sipping cognac.

Crack be flipping, you will never catch me slipping
We are involved in drug trafficking, but I am always cautious and never caught off guard.

Watch out or get stuck for your jacket
Beware, or you might get robbed for your clothing.

AIDS spreading, strap up 'fore you catch it
The risk of contracting AIDS is high, so protect yourself by using condoms.

A dude chopped his wife up with a hatchet (damn)
A man brutally murdered his wife using a hatchet, showing the extreme violence in the city.

You might live to see eighteen
Surviving until adulthood is uncertain and considered an accomplishment in this dangerous environment.

She got raped, he gagged her mouth, so she can't scream
A woman was sexually assaulted, and the perpetrator silenced her to prevent her from raising an alarm.

It's the murder Mitten, crime is rising
The state of Michigan, referred to as the 'murder Mitten,' has seen an increase in crime rates.

They robbed a bank, they gave my nigga Hank time for driving
Hank, my associate, was sentenced to prison for being involved in a bank robbery as the driver.

We hustle, ain't no 9-to-5'n (uh-uh)
We engage in illegal activities because traditional jobs are not available or suitable for us.

When beef go down, I might just have to do some time, I'm riding (fo'sho')
In confrontations or conflicts, I am willing to face the consequences, even if it means going to prison.

It's on, you gon' be on your back
If you provoke or challenge me, you might end up injured or dead.

I'm representing Detroit, until I die you see this D on my hat, nigga
I am proud to represent Detroit, and I will continue to represent the city until the day I die, as symbolized by the 'D' on my hat.

(This is how we ride) Up and down, Craft (ride) School Craft, niggas (ride) Up and down, Joy (ride) Joy Road, niggas (ride) Off West, Gram my Zone 8, niggas (we ride) Up and down, Warren West Warren, niggas (this is how we ride) Up and down the Wood (ride) Linwood, niggas (ride) Up and down, Twelfth (ride) Twelfth Street, niggas (ride) Up and down, Dexter my Dexter niggas (we ride) Off Davidson Ave Woodrow, nigga (this is how we)
We continue to ride through various streets in Detroit, including Craft, Joy, West Warren, Linwood, Twelfth Street, Dexter, and Woodrow, showcasing our presence and influence in different neighborhoods.

The weapons is close
We always have our weapons readily available.

One wrong hood get cooked, news stressing your folks
If someone from the wrong neighborhood enters our territory, they will face severe consequences, and their loved ones will be distressed by the news.

I have your block, in them white tees repping your ghost
I control your neighborhood, wearing plain white t-shirts to symbolize my dominance and presence even after you are gone.

Meanwhile I'm in the sky loft, stretching the coke
While all this is happening, I am in a luxurious penthouse, preparing and distributing cocaine.

My name Juan nigga boss of the state
I am known as Juan, the leader and boss of the criminal underworld in this area.

Hold yo' head in this piranha tank, bitch let 'em gnaw on your face
You should be careful and watch your back in this dangerous environment, as people are waiting to harm you.

Pussy ass niggas lie in they bars
Cowardly individuals exaggerate and lie in their songs to appear tough and intimidating.

'til they collide with niggas like me, see they dog die in they arms
When they encounter real individuals like me, they realize their lies and bravado cannot protect them, leading to fatal consequences for their associates.

I'm from Detroit nigga, smuggler's heaven
I come from Detroit, a city known for its active smuggling operations.

Lions, Tigers and bears, gorillas, snakes man the jungle is present
In this city, dangerous individuals and criminal organizations are prevalent, just like wild animals in a jungle.

Go ahead and play hard man
You can act tough and pretend to be strong.

They find yo' ass half-naked, somewhere off in them trees like Tarzan
However, if you continue to provoke, you will end up beaten and humiliated, left half-naked in a secluded area like Tarzan in the jungle.

Nigga, beating your chest with Ninas and tec's
I will confront and intimidate you by showing off my firearms, including handguns (Ninas) and Tec-9 submachine guns (tecs).

My niggas cutthroat gangsta, beat you to death
My associates are ruthless and ready to kill you in a brutal manner.

Don't make the pump blow waste ya, all on the steps
Don't provoke us, or we will shoot you and leave your dead body on the streets as a warning.

Man every Dirty Glove banger, throw up your set, nigga!
All members of the Dirty Glove gang, proudly represent your affiliation.

(This is how we ride) Up and down, Gratiot (ride) my, Gratiot niggas (ride) Up and down the Van (ride) Van Dyke, niggas (ride) Up and down, Mac Mac Love, niggas (we ride) Up and down, Kelly them A.K., killas (this is how we ride) Up and down, French (ride) French Road, niggas (ride) Up and down the Drive (ride) outer Drive, niggas (ride) Up and down, Connors up and down, Chalmers (we ride) East side, nigga (this is how we)
We continue to ride through different streets in Detroit, including Gratiot, Van Dyke, Mack, Kelly, French Road, Outer Drive, Connors, and Chalmers, representing our dominance in the eastern part of the city.

Yeah, my nigga Juan, Street Lord Mafia
I acknowledge and mention my associate Juan, who is part of the Street Lord Mafia.

Big Herk, good looking out nigga
I show gratitude towards Big Herk for his support and assistance.

Rock Bottom, what up T-Dot?
I greet and acknowledge Rock Bottom and T-Dot, giving them a shoutout.

It's Rock City niggas, M.I.C.
We represent Rock City, shouting out to M.I.C. (Michigan City).

Ride wit me!
Join me in my lifestyle and experiences.

The Southwest to, Grand River to Griswalden State
From the Southwest part of Detroit all the way to Grand River and Griswold State, acknowledging different areas of the city.

I ain't forgot about y'all niggas
I haven't overlooked or neglected any of you.

Anybody else who I ain't say y'all know how I do, Nickel
For those whom I haven't mentioned, you know I have the same attitude towards you, my friend.

Ride wit me!
Join me in my lifestyle and experiences.

Shout out to my nigga Doug
I give a shoutout to my friend Doug.

Good looking out my nigga
Thank you for your support and assistance, Doug.

Yeah, hit me baby
Yeah, get in touch with me, baby.

This is how we ride, ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
This is our style and manner of transportation.