wouldn't you like to ryde
Kanye West Lyrics

You like to ride, uh
You enjoy going on adventures or having experiences

So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends
Why don't we all hang out together and have fun?

My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends?
I want to emphasize the importance of my social circle

Would you like to ride?
Are you interested in joining us on this journey?

I don't know what happened, it's just like
I'm not sure what changed or why things are different now

I had that little ass Nissan at your crib showin' up
I used to have a small car that I would bring to your house to impress you

Liquor store out of Arbor Mist, we Irish rosed it up
When we wanted to drink, we made the most of what was available

Then we rolled to the movies, you rocked your fake Chloes
We went to the theater, and you wore imitation designer shoes

You had Gap and Gucci, that's still two Gs
You had clothing from both affordable and luxury brands, adding up to a significant cost

But that's that last year purse like it's still too cheap
Your handbag may be from last year's fashion, but it still seems inexpensive

Ooh, you so boozy, boo, you could've fooled me
You act high-class and fancy, but I'm not convinced

'cause five years ago, you was so Fugees
Five years ago, you had a more down-to-earth and humble demeanor

Now you don't want nothin' unless it cost a few Gs
You only desire things that come with a high price tag now

You like the light-skinned Ania, the dark-skinned Aaliyah
You are attracted to women of different skin tones, like Ania and Aaliyah

The black Jennifer Lopez, a ghetto senorita
You remind me of Jennifer Lopez, but with a distinctive urban flair

You remind me of my Jeep but not no Kia
You have qualities that remind me of my beloved car, but not a less desirable one like a Kia

We can talk on your cell but not Nokia
We can communicate using your cell phone but not an outdated Nokia phone

It be goin' in and out, that's why I barely hear ya
The connection or conversation is inconsistent, leading to difficulty in understanding you

It be goin' in and out like a robbery, ah
The interaction fluctuates, similar to a robbery where things come and go quickly

I'm tryin' to take this money like Robin Geeda
I aim to acquire wealth similar to how Robin Hood would take from the rich and give to the poor

Then I'ma take you to the house like Trick and Trina
After gaining financial success, I will bring you to a luxurious home like Trick Daddy and Trina

Malik Yusef, bet your baby, momma know the name
Malik Yusef is a well-known artist, and I bet even your child's mother recognizes his name

The most critically acclaimed wordsmith in the game
He is highly praised and respected for his talent as a wordsmith in the music industry

I give you words, spit with flames
I provide you with powerful and impactful lyrics delivered with passion

Stay to myself and let nerves mix with lames
I prefer solitude and avoid associating with insignificant or dull people

Connoisseur of Kama Sutra, do somethin' absurd with your dame
I am well-versed in the Kama Sutra and can engage in adventurous and unconventional activities with your partner

I used to love this girl who loved shoppin' and smokin' herb
I was once in a relationship with a girl who was obsessed with shopping and marijuana

But my job was to hustle dro
But my occupation involved selling drugs on the streets

Now an artist of the spoken word, I just hustle flow
Now I am a spoken word artist, and my focus is on perfecting my lyrical flow

Never a pretty boy, always a beautiful mind like Russell Crowe
I am not someone who relies on physical appearances, but rather, my intellect and creativity are my greatest assets

Now you in places no cabs'll take you, only the bus'll go
Now you find yourself in locations where even taxis won't bring you, and the only option is public transportation

But the problemo is your attitude be on the stank side
However, the issue is that your attitude is consistently unpleasant

And I no longer like you, fuck it
I have lost interest in you, and I am no longer invested in this relationship

Now you can't ride but ooh, wouldn't you like to?
Now you cannot join in on our adventures, but wouldn't you still desire to do so?

Deep as the ocean is the motion of life
The experiences and emotions in life are as vast and profound as the ocean

Thought you would have been the sister I chose for my wife
I believed you would be the woman I select to be my partner for life

Not knowin' you was trife, stiflin' a nigga's growth
Unaware that you were deceitful and hindering my personal development

All you wanna do is shop at River Oaks
All you desire is to spend time at a high-end shopping center called River Oaks

Watch soaps on the couch, take shit and smoke
Sit on the couch, watch soap operas, and engage in unproductive activities such as using drugs

I'm workin' hard like a fiend tryin' to get some dope
I am putting in a lot of effort, similar to a drug addict trying to obtain narcotics

Thought my real nigga quotes would make you truer
I believed my honest and authentic words would make you a more genuine person

You ain't gon' let me school ya, at least let me tutor
You do not allow me to educate you, but at the very least, allow me to guide you in some way

The sex is good but you ain't a shooter
We have a satisfying sexual relationship, but you lack the skills and determination to excel in other areas

There's a war goin' on inside, you ain't a trooper
There is a conflict within yourself, and you are not willing to fight and overcome it

I look through the mirror and see my reflection
When I look in the mirror, I see myself and introspect

It ain't in your direction, so I passed her like a reverend
My attention and focus are elsewhere, so I disregard her like a preacher would overlook someone

Returned to my Bishop Juan ways
I have reverted back to my old behavior and lifestyle, similar to how Bishop Juan used to be

Goin' wild like West and Kanye
I am behaving and acting in a wild and uninhibited manner, comparable to the personalities of Kanye West and West

Wherever I lay my [unverified] is my home
I consider any place I find myself in as my home, regardless of its specifics

Goddamnit, I'm grown
I am mature and independent, emphasizing my adulthood

Broke broad, I'ma leave your ass alone
Since you are financially unstable, I am going to end our relationship

You still wanna ride though
Despite everything, you still wish to go on adventures with me