Ride
Jay Sean F/t Tupac Shakur Lyrics
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Bow down to somethin' greater than yourself, trick
Individuals capable of enormous amounts of chin checks and eye swolls
They know
You watchin', but you ain't seein' what lies before you, biatch
Picture if you will seven deadly human beings, blessed with the gift of speech
The power to reach
Each nigga on every street
Since the day the seed was planted
The G grew but we knew he'd rise up quick
Smoked out, loc'ed out, all into shit
Just me and my dogs, livin' like hogs
Outlaw Immortalz
What follows is the story
What proceeded was the glue
What lies between is the fiction
Don't fuck around and make it true
My adversaries crumble when we rumble it's a catastrophe
I pull revenge on bitch niggas that blasted me
Plus my alias is Makaveli
A loaded three-fifty-seven with hollow points to a nigga belly
Bust him to see if he bleed
He shoulda never fucked around with a sick-ass nigga like me
They call my name out and niggas run
Best be prepared for the Outlawz, here we come
They call me Hussein Fatal, it's a two game table
I'm robbin' ya niggas' cradle with a knife in your navel
Rap-related, criminally activated and evil
I wouldn't wanna be you behind my fuckin' Desert Eagle
Til the end, I'm tellin' all friends and enemies
You see what I got to make you freeze, to touch me you need ten of these
Complete most, wanted on the streets of the East coast
Young Gunz fire and niggas bleed, I see Mo
I be shinin' like white diamonds and crystal
Glistenin' holdin' pistols
The mission's simple, fold up and roll up dead presidentials, sew up all the potential
Million, billion dollar baller potential
Sort it, oughta call on a nigga I'll be sure to get you
Take cash bro, fast yo, for my Kastro
Blast and I'mma last yo past all these Glass Joes
And assholes who claim, like they be runnin' thangs
I be gunnin' those same niggas runnin' late, to their fate
My alias is motherfuckin' Na-poleon, and I'd rather be
Robbin' again before these motherfuckers leave me sufferin'
But it ain't nothin', and I got no time for no bluffin'
Befo' a nigga finish with puttin' in work I betta end up with somethin'
I think these niggas got the game fucked up
If they don't believe, that a young nigga like me, would bust (Boo-Yaa!)
Perhaps it's a must, I'm facin' cases, fuck probation
Is what I'm screamin' when these money hungry cops be chasin'
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
It's the imperial serial killer
Alias Mussolini mentally unstable G status
So you can't see me drug warlord
Riding Concorde jets, Rag Vette's
Shakin' bitches and snitches and trippin' on sets
Inglewoods banger, keepin' one in the chamber
For the anger that I build inside, when it's time to ride
Suicidal thoughts lurk fuckin' no end to revenge
Fuck any, my alias Mussolini
They call me Idi, from the side of seedy
Young nigga greedy, so I'm runnin up on these niggas easy
It ain't nuttin, 'cause if they wantin' somethin'
So I'mma commence to dumpin' stomp down and struck up while my beat is bumpin, Thuggin
To my fuckin last note, with Lo-Pole and Kastro
Who you thought was on that asshole, don't ask though
Outlaw Immortalz doin this dit-nirt on the sli-zow
Ain't no chance to hide when we ride
My alias Khadafi, Trump tight so feds can't copy
Six-three and cocky quick to hit your bitch if she jock me
Severely addicted to livin' like a fuckin' felon while beefin'
With rookie cops the cookie rocks a nigga sellin'
Since a short I been livin life defiant, nickel plated chrome
Got this baby Capone lookin' like a giant, and I ain't lyin'
It's like it's me against myself
With all these backstabbin' snakes grabbin' at my fuckin wealth
Mo Khomeini goes terrorist, mad man killer
The bottom of the river where the body lays and shivers
I'm that nigga with the fifty cap pouch, with the murderous stacks
That increase, while these motherfuckers eat beef
It's been a long road, a lot of episodes
And as the Glock loads, I gotta teach hoes
Reach hoes, make 'em feel a nigga when I'm mashin'
Now I'm surpassin' any assassin
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Outlaw Immortalz baby
Y'all niggas can't fade this ol crazy shit
Makaveli, Hussein, Kastro, Khadafi, Mussolini
Amin, Naploleon, Khomani
What y'all really wanna do?
Like them niggas said
"What would you do?
If you could fuck with me and my crew"
Thug Life, yeah nigga
Flashin' on niggas Thug Life right?
This year we Thug Life
But we Outlaw Immortalz
We die nigga, but we multiply, we like legends nigga
Like I'll make you famous motherfucker
I'm talkin' about Newsweek and Time Magazine and all that ol good shit
My niggas make the papers baby
My niggas make the front page
The lyrics to Jay Sean's song "Ride" featuring Tupac Shakur, performed under the name Outlaw Immortalz, are a haunting meditation on the power of individuals capable of inflicting great harm. The song opens with a warning to "bow down to somethin' greater than yourself," and goes on to describe seven "deadly human beings" with the gift of speech, capable of reaching each and every person on the street. The song suggests that these individuals have transgressed against society and are known to be dangerous, with a call to "picture … seven deadly human beings, bested with the gift of speech, the power to reach, each nigga on every street."
The first verse of the song sets up the premise, warning about individuals who are capable of great violence and who are being watched with fear by those who are unaware of the danger they pose. The subsequent verses, performed by Tupac and his fellow Outlawz, describe their own specific personas within this context, each with their own characteristics and abilities that make them capable of causing harm to others. The lyrics suggest a group of outcasts who have banded together, out of necessity or desire, to push back against the norms of society and the power structures that oppress them. The repeated refrain of "thug nigga 'til we die" reinforces this idea of defiance and rebellion.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ride" paint a picture of a group of individuals who have been pushed to the margins of society and are now fighting back against the powers that be. It is a symbol of resistance, rebellion, and a refusal to submit to the dominant order.
Line by Line Meaning
Outlaw Immortalz
We are a group of individuals who live outside the confines of society and are considered immortal
Bow down to somethin' greater than yourself, trick
Show respect to something more powerful than you, fool
Individuals capable of enormous amounts of chin checks and eye swolls
We have the ability to inflict great physical harm and defeat our enemies
They know
People are aware of our presence and power
You watchin', but you ain't seein' what lies before you, biatch
You're observing, but you fail to comprehend the true reality in front of you, bitch
Picture if you will seven deadly human beings, blessed with the gift of speech
Imagine a group of dangerous individuals who possess the ability to communicate effectively
The power to reach
The ability to connect with and influence others
Each nigga on every street
Every person in every neighborhood
May the heavenly father look down and be proud of what transpired
May God observe and be pleased with what has taken place
Since the day the seed was planted
From the moment our journey began
The G grew but we knew he'd rise up quick
The gangster grew, and we anticipated his rapid ascension
Smoked out, loc'ed out, all into shit
Engaged in drug use and gang activities
Just me and my dogs, livin' like hogs
Me and my close friends, living recklessly and indulging in excess
What follows is the story
What comes next is the narrative
What proceeded was the glue
What came before held everything together
What lies between is the fiction
What exists in the middle is a fabrication
Don't fuck around and make it true
Be cautious and don't turn the fiction into reality
My adversaries crumble when we rumble it's a catastrophe
My enemies are defeated and left in a state of disaster when we fight
I pull revenge on bitch niggas that blasted me
I seek revenge on disrespectful individuals who have attacked me
Plus my alias is Makaveli
Furthermore, I am also known as Makaveli
A loaded three-fifty-seven with hollow points to a nigga belly
I possess a loaded .357 Magnum handgun with bullets designed to cause maximum damage
Bust him to see if he bleed
Shoot him to check if he is capable of bleeding
He shoulda never fucked around with a sick-ass nigga like me
He never should have engaged with a mentally unstable person like myself
They call my name out and niggas run
When my name is called, people flee in fear
Best be prepared for the Outlawz, here we come
You better be ready for the arrival of the Outlawz, we are on our way
They call me Hussein Fatal, it's a two game table
They refer to me as Hussein Fatal, a reference to my deadly nature and the multiple roles I play
I'm robbin' ya niggas' cradle with a knife in your navel
I am taking advantage of your vulnerabilities and threatening your existence
Rap-related, criminally activated and evil
Involvement in rap music has triggered criminal behavior and unleashed evil tendencies
I wouldn't wanna be you behind my fuckin' Desert Eagle
You wouldn't want to be in your position facing my powerful Desert Eagle handgun
Til the end, I'm tellin' all friends and enemies
Until the very end, I will communicate with both friends and enemies
You see what I got to make you freeze, to touch me you need ten of these
You witness the intimidating presence I possess, it takes ten of you to match my strength
Complete most, wanted on the streets of the East coast
I am the most wanted person on the streets of the East coast
Young Gunz fire and niggas bleed, I see Mo
Young Gunz shoot and cause people to bleed, it's a common sight
I be shinin' like white diamonds and crystal
I radiate brightness and clarity like white diamonds and crystal
Glistenin' holdin' pistols
Sparkling while holding guns
The mission's simple, fold up and roll up dead presidentials, sew up all the potential
The objective is straightforward, acquire and gather stacks of cash and fulfill all possibilities
Million, billion dollar baller potential
I have the potential to become a wealthy and successful individual
Sort it, oughta call on a nigga I'll be sure to get you
Organize it, should you request my assistance, I guarantee to come through
Take cash bro, fast yo, for my Kastro
Quickly acquire money for my partner Kastro
Blast and I'mma last yo past all these Glass Joes
Shoot and I will endure, surpassing all weak opponents
And assholes who claim, like they be runnin' thangs
And individuals who falsely declare their dominance and control
I be gunnin' those same niggas runnin' late, to their fate
I target those very same individuals who are behind schedule, leading them towards their inevitable doom
My alias is motherfuckin' Na-poleon, and I'd rather be
I go by the name of Napoleon, and I prefer to exist in this manner
Robbin' again before these motherfuckers leave me sufferin'
Committing robberies once more instead of allowing these individuals to inflict pain upon me
But it ain't nothin', and I got no time for no bluffin'
But it's not an issue, and I don't have time for any false bravado
Befo' a nigga finish with puttin' in work I betta end up with somethin'
Before I complete my efforts, I must ensure I gain something of value
I think these niggas got the game fucked up
I believe these individuals have a distorted understanding of the game
If they don't believe, that a young nigga like me, would bust (Boo-Yaa!)
If they fail to comprehend that a young individual like myself would initiate acts of violence
Perhaps it's a must, I'm facin' cases, fuck probation
Maybe it's necessary, I'm dealing with legal issues and have no interest in probation
Is what I'm screamin' when these money hungry cops be chasin'
This is what I shout when these greedy police officers are pursuing me
Thug nigga 'til we die
We will remain thug individuals until our death
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
We show no compassion towards these envious individuals, ask me for the reason
When we ride
When we embark on our journey or engage in violent activities
It's the imperial serial killer
I am the powerful and relentless murderer
Alias Mussolini mentally unstable G status
Also known as Mussolini, I am mentally unstable but possess a high status within the gangster world
So you can't see me drug warlord
I am a drug lord who operates in secrecy, making it difficult for others to perceive my existence
Riding Concorde jets, Rag Vette's
Traveling on expensive Concorde jets and driving luxurious Rag Vette's
Shakin' bitches and snitches and trippin' on sets
Intimidating women and informants, causing chaos and asserting dominance
Inglewoods banger, keepin' one in the chamber
Representing Inglewood, I keep a loaded firearm ready for use
For the anger that I build inside, when it's time to ride
To release the anger that builds up within me when it's time to set out for our mission
Suicidal thoughts lurk fuckin' no end to revenge
Feelings of wanting to end my own life constantly occur, with no limit to seeking vengeance
Fuck any, my alias Mussolini
Disregard anyone who opposes me, I go by the name Mussolini
They call me Idi, from the side of seedy
They refer to me as Idi, representing the dark and dangerous side
Young nigga greedy, so I'm runnin up on these niggas easy
As a young and ambitious individual, I am easily approaching and confronting these individuals
It ain't nuttin, 'cause if they wantin' somethin'
It doesn't concern me, because if they desire something
So I'mma commence to dumpin' stomp down and struck up while my beat is bumpin, Thuggin
I will start shooting and aggressively attack while my music is playing loudly, representing a thug lifestyle
To my fuckin last note, with Lo-Pole and Kastro
Until my very last breath, alongside Lo-Pole and Kastro
Who you thought was on that asshole, don't ask though
Whom you believed was involved in that disrespectful act, but don't inquire further
Outlaw Immortalz doin this dit-nirt on the sli-zow
The Outlaw Immortalz are successfully and secretly engaging in this illegal activity
Ain't no chance to hide when we ride
There's no opportunity to hide when we embark on our journey
My alias Khadafi, Trump tight so feds can't copy
I am also known as Khadafi, I am extremely cautious and unreachable by law enforcement
Six-three and cocky quick to hit your bitch if she jock me
At six feet three inches tall, I am confident and ready to engage sexually with your woman if she shows interest
Severely addicted to livin' like a fuckin' felon while beefin'
I am heavily reliant on living the life of a criminal while constantly involved in conflicts
With rookie cops the cookie rocks a nigga sellin'
I sell drugs to rookie police officers, knowing they are easily tempted
Since a short I been livin life defiant, nickel plated chrome
Ever since I was young, I have lived a rebellious life, equipped with a nickel-plated chrome gun
Got this baby Capone lookin' like a giant, and I ain't lyin'
I have a young Capone-like figure, appearing larger than life, and I am not lying
It's like it's me against myself
It feels like I am constantly battling against my own self
With all these backstabbin' snakes grabbin' at my fuckin wealth
Deceitful individuals constantly try to take hold of my wealth
Mo Khomeini goes terrorist, mad man killer
I, Mo Khomeini, transform into a terrorist and a deranged killer
The bottom of the river where the body lays and shivers
The corpse lies at the bottom of the river, trembling in fear and coldness
I'm that nigga with the fifty cap pouch, with the murderous stacks
I am the individual with the ammunition pouch containing fifty rounds, ready to commit acts of murder
That increase, while these motherfuckers eat beef
That rise in numbers, while these foolish individuals engage in conflicts
It's been a long road, a lot of episodes
It has been a lengthy journey, filled with numerous events
And as the Glock loads, I gotta teach hoes
And as the Glock handgun is loaded, I must educate these individuals
Reach hoes, make 'em feel a nigga when I'm mashin'
Connect with women and make them experience my presence when I am actively pursuing my objectives
Now I'm surpassin' any assassin
Now I am surpassing any other assassin in terms of skill and success
Outlaw Immortalz baby
We are the Outlaw Immortalz, my friend
Y'all niggas can't fade this ol crazy shit
You guys cannot handle this wild and insane stuff we bring
Makaveli, Hussein, Kastro, Khadafi, Mussolini
We are known as Makaveli, Hussein, Kastro, Khadafi, Mussolini
Amin, Naploleon, Khomani
And we have additional aliases such as Amin, Naploleon, Khomani
What y'all really wanna do?
What do you all truly desire?
Like them niggas said
Similar to what those individuals stated
"What would you do?
"How would you respond?
If you could fuck with me and my crew"
If you had the opportunity to engage with me and my group"
Thug Life, yeah nigga
We live the Thug Life, my friend
Flashin' on niggas Thug Life right?
Asserting dominance and intimidating others, representing the Thug Life
This year we Thug Life
This year, we embody the Thug Life
But we Outlaw Immortalz
However, we are also members of the Outlaw Immortalz
We die nigga, but we multiply, we like legends nigga
We may die, my friend, but our influence and presence continue to grow, making us like legendary individuals
Like I'll make you famous motherfucker
I will cause you to become famous, you motherfucker
I'm talkin' about Newsweek and Time Magazine and all that ol good shit
I refer to major publications like Newsweek and Time Magazine, and all the positive attention they provide
My niggas make the papers baby
My comrades appear in headlines, baby
My niggas make the front page
My comrades are prominently featured on the front page
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE WASHINGTON, MARK S JORDAN, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, TYRUSS HIMES, YAFEU A FULA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@suleimansani4451
Who’s here 2024
@obumnemevictor5692
Came back to this 2023. Anyone still listening
@dkhan9729
hi lol
@zulfiqarkhan771
My ringtone on my phone for the last 7 years
@Doctor_Nice
Men the intro is everything 😂😂2pac
@63foreveryoung
R.I.P SHAKUR <3 Nothing and No one could ever be like you!
@souvagetriste7330
I wish ruturn to the 10 years a go say to 2011 you are best years of my all my life
@hopatrol9475
Akil the Emcee is so much like him, it's actually him.... your Thug was just a character
@djayhannibal
Omg Jay Sean 1 song wonder....i never heard anything from him since this song...RIP 2 Pac ...The tatoo on my arm means that u will allways be in my Life....RIP..and Respect!!!
@AhmedAli-oq4km
Got Makaveli tattoo in my neck