Kevin Gates first began rapping in 2007, when he began making music with fellow Louisiana natives such as Webbie and Lil Boosie. Gates first received attention with his 2008 single "Get in the Way" featuring Lil Boosie. Soon after, he and Boosie would be incarcerated in separate cases. Gates would then be released in 2011 and immediately returned to recording music. He would soon earn the attention of Lil' Wayne. In early 2013, Gates released a mixtape, The Luca Brasi Story which was called "easily the best rap-related thing" in February 2013 by Spin Magazine. The Luca Brasi Story has been downloaded from popular mixtape sharing site, DatPiff, over 130,000 times.
On February 15, 2013, it was announced that Kevin Gates signed to Atlantic Records. Gates was also featured on Pusha T's 2013 mixtape as well as on Gudda Gudda's mixtape. On July 16, 2013 Gates released a street album titled Stranger Than Fiction, the street album was supported by the single "4:30".
He released his latest project By Any Means in 2014, and from there exploded in even more popularity. Mid-year made his way onto the cover of the 2014 XXL Freshman list.
Take A Ride
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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Bay hold on, you push a button
For that to come up, baby
You know I really get it
Go ask around the city
Hook up all them chickens girl don't
Ask me 'bout no tickets
Grindin' tryin' to get it
I be outchea every day
Just ride, just ride, just ride just ride
Grindin' tryin' to get it
I mean each and every day
If on the corner stores we chillin'
Pour liquor for we sippin'
This foreign car's expensive girl don't
Ask me 'bout the ticket
Just ride, just ride, just ride just ride
Grindin' tryin' to get it
I be outchea every day
Just ride, just ride, just ride just ride
Grindin' tryin' to get it
I mean each and every day
Seen shorty in at the corner store
Sixty on pump three and a white tee
Two mountain dews for these double cups
We pourin' up this Texas tea
No dark denim, these light seats
Put a towel down 'fore your jeans bleed
Hit the cellphone, look while you in there
Don't forget to grab a pack of swisher sweets
My money made, that's obsolete
I know police is watchin' me
Been a long time comin'
Sold drugs on the corner
You could smell aroma when
The doors swing open
Base so good every dope fiend know it
Get a free car wash
Could be 4 in the morning
Maybe 5 in the morning
On the highway twistin'
We rollin' up sticky
She rollin' down windows
Bout the business in a different
Way of livin' every day
Showing interest in the difference
In the pen I don't play
Buddah club, we pullin' up
This whip could parallel park it'self
Heat chain protector, motion detectors
New car alarm, the car guard it'self
My partner text me HTD
Which to lame people means hard to death
Highed up, low key, push button start, no key
Ho roll up
Na on second thought break them trees up
Cause I'm not sure that you gon'
Roll one as cold as me i was shown by G's
Forgiatos on my auto it's a
Car show on my street
It's a car show on my lawn and
All them cars belong to me
I'mma a don, I'mma dog
I'm like drugs on these beats
She get high from my rhymes then
She chase it with some E
Or, she be chasin' me cause
I be chasin' cheese had the drive to buy
All the shit I seen in magazines i was 5
Pictures of Ferraris and Lamborghinis
On my wall now if I wanna see one I
Just step in my garage
For my niggas in the pen I go hard sometime
White and red whip like a Marlboro sign
Put my arm on the line
'nother out of state trip
God blessed me in and out of 8 whips
4 or 5 am and my eyes stay bent
I do not do sleep, but I do blow lamps
Alloy rim with the bulletproof tints
Say they don't like me, see me ain't do shit
I could think on them, no time for it
? around me, he dyin' for it
Flood the game, new truck comin'
Move a lot of work, don't touch nothin'
Bred when the Mafia fly
Most likely to try, run the opposite side
What that mean, just bought me a graveyard
I ain't gotta pay y'all when somebody die
Pourin' out liquor for my kids, me I miss 'em
Never had a destination
Ridin' 'round the city
Adrenaline'll build up while I'm
Listenin' to Twista aim on your brain
Blow your feelin's on the fender
Think under your chin if I
Really pull the trigger
Everything you thinkin' 'bout to end
Up on the ceilin'
Ridin' with a bitch I DM'd off twitter
Hook up on chickens, bitch is you silly?
I am ridiculous
In "Take A Ride" by Kevin Gates, the lyrics depict a gritty and hustling lifestyle. The song portrays Gates' determination to make it in the city, constantly grinding and trying to get ahead. The lyrics suggest that Gates is not concerned with the superficial aspects of success, such as tickets and expensive cars, but rather focuses on putting in the work and staying dedicated to his craft.
The opening lines suggest a sense of urgency and the need for the listener to pay attention. The repetition of "just ride, just ride, just ride" emphasizes Gates' relentless work ethic and his persistence in pursuing his goals. He mentions being out every day and grinding, indicating his commitment to his hustle.
The second verse provides more vivid imagery of Gates' surroundings and the environment he navigates. He talks about being at a corner store and interacting with people who are also involved in the hustle. The references to pouring up Texas tea (codeine-based drink) and Swisher Sweets (a popular brand of cigars often used for rolling blunts) add to the street narrative of the song.
Throughout the song, Gates showcases his confidence and boasts about his success, mentioning his wealth, cars, and ability to attract women. However, he also acknowledges the challenges and risks he faces, alluding to his past involvement in selling drugs and the constant scrutiny from the police. The lyrics also touch on the theme of loyalty, with Gates mentioning his dedication to his friends who are incarcerated, going hard for them and staying connected to his roots.
Overall, "Take A Ride" presents a snapshot of Kevin Gates' life, highlighting his relentless drive to succeed, his pride in his accomplishments, and the gritty realities of his environment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Allen, Elijah Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jonathan Charles
If you was listening 2 gates n 2009 you knew he was gone be something special 2 the game!! Incarceration the reason Slim didn’t reach his greatest peak!! Gates was blessed to reach his goal!! Rest in power james tapp 🙏🏾
Andrew Anderson
This song goes hard
Life With Adriana
👍🏾
Maria Hammie
Hearing for the first time in 2021
Randy Simmons
Lol this d sht blew him up down here in BR he been a savage he n Malachi got a couple bangers together check him out Malachi is a r n b singer down here
Jordan James
Old gates hit different
Goldmoufdawg
This came out like 08
Tray Molex
I heard it back in 08’
Sweet Jones Jr Jr
@Beaneaux Brimmer this gates was all i was bumping wasn't nobody round me listening to gates before i put em on he had songs fa every mood i was feeling
Lannnay
thank you for putting this up #bigclassic