cars that go boom
L'Trimm Lyrics


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So many kinds, where can we start?
We like them dumb and we like them smart
I like the ones with the pretty eyes
Well I like all kinds of guys
Stop
What happened?
How about the ones we especially like?
Which ones?
You know the ones with the cars that go
I hear you
Hit it

It was me and the posse with Bunny D
We were cruising in the Jag or the Lamborghini
When low and behold there appeared a mirage
He was hooking up a car in his daddy's garage
We stopped short, did a double take
He was looking so fly, I thought I wasn't awake
He was obviously hooking up bass, I assume
But then he turned a little button and the car went boom

We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom
We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom

We like them short, and we like them tall
We like them one, and we like them all
They're always adding speakers when they find the room
'Cause they know we love the guys with the cars that go boom
And see my boyfriend really knows where it's at
He's got fifty inch woofers all along the back
He makes a comment on going to my room
But I'd rather stay out with his car that goes boom

We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom
We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom

Now if your car ain't got it, go out and get it
We like the boom and don't you forget it
So turn down the treble, and flaunt your bass
So your car can be heard almost any place
'Cause when you're in the street you can't go far
Without hearing the boom pouring out your car
So if your speaker's weak, then please turn it off
'Cause we like the cars that sound so tough

We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom
We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom

Everybody just beep your horn if you hear us
(Beep your horn if you hear us)
Beep your horn if you hear us
(Just) Just beep your horn if
Now clap, hit it
Beep, beep beep beep beep (come on everybody beep)
Hey, hey hey
Beep, beep (come on everybody beep)
Oh, oh oh beep
Beep

I said beep




Beep a little louder if you hear us
I said beep a little harder if you hear us, ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L'Trimm's song "Cars That Go Boom" describe the fascination that the two rappers – Tigra and Bunny – have with guys who drive cars that produce loud bass sounds. The song starts with the two women discussing the different kinds of guys they like – smart or dumb, with pretty eyes or not. However, when they see a guy hooking up a car in his garage, they get excited and focus specifically on those guys who drive cars that produce loud and thumping bass sounds. The song progresses into a description of various scenarios where guys with such cars appeal to them, even more than their boyfriends.


The song is an ode to car audio systems and the culture surrounding them, which was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. The lyrics describe the love and admiration for cars with thumping bass sounds that can be heard from a distance. The song is catchy and upbeat, with a driving rhythm and catchy chorus that encourages listeners to "beep their horns" if they hear them.


Interestingly, the song was initially released in 1988 but became a cult hit in the 1990s when it was featured in the films "Clueless" and "Miss Congeniality." The song became so popular that it was used as a sample in several other songs, including Ice Cube's "We Be Clubbin'" and Lil Kim's "Not Tonight." It was also remixed and reworked several times by other artists, including Coldcut.


Moreover, the song caused some controversy when it was first released due to its sexual overtones and content. The lyrics and suggestive music video drew criticism from conservative groups, and some radio stations banned it from airplay.


In summary, "Cars That Go Boom" is a lively and infectious tune that celebrates the culture surrounding car audio systems in the 1980s and 1990s. The lyrics describe the fascination with loud and thumping bass sounds and the admiration that Tigra and Bunny have for guys who drive cars with such audio systems.


Line by Line Meaning

So many kinds, where can we start?
There are so many types of cars, which ones should we talk about first?


We like them dumb and we like them smart
We like all types of cars, whether they're basic or high-tech.


I like the ones with the pretty eyes
I prefer cars with an attractive design.


Well I like all kinds of guys
I like all types of cars (kinds of guys being a playful metaphor for cars).


Stop
Pause in conversation.


What happened?
Asking what caused the pause in conversation


How about the ones we especially like?
What about the cars that we really love?


Which ones?
Which specific kind of cars are we talking about?


You know the ones with the cars that go
The cars that we love are the ones that have a powerful bass and sound system.


I hear you
I understand what you're saying.


It was me and the posse with Bunny D
It was me and my group of friends, including Bunny D.


We were cruising in the Jag or the Lamborghini
We were driving around in luxury cars, such as a Jaguar or Lamborghini.


When low and behold there appeared a mirage
Suddenly, something unexpected caught our attention.


He was hooking up a car in his daddy's garage
Someone we saw was modifying a car in their parent's garage.


We stopped short, did a double take
We were surprised and had to take a second look.


He was looking so fly, I thought I wasn't awake
He looked so cool that I thought I must be dreaming.


He was obviously hooking up bass, I assume
He was clearly installing a powerful sound system in the car.


But then he turned a little button and the car went boom
He turned on the sound system and it was so powerful that the car literally made a booming sound.


We like the cars, the cars that go boom
We enjoy cars with powerful sound systems that create a booming sound.


We're Tigra and Bunny and we like the boom
We're part of the group that likes cars with booming sound systems.


We like them short, and we like them tall
We like cars of all shapes and sizes.


We like them one, and we like them all
We like all types of cars, whether they're common or unique.


They're always adding speakers when they find the room
The people we like are always adding speakers to their car when they can make space.


'Cause they know we love the guys with the cars that go boom
They know we like people who have cars with a powerful sound system.


And see my boyfriend really knows where it's at
My boyfriend knows how to impress me with his car.


He's got fifty inch woofers all along the back
He has an impressive sound system with speakers that are fifty inches large at the back of his car.


He makes a comment on going to my room
He suggests that we go back to my place or have intimacy.


But I'd rather stay out with his car that goes boom
I prefer to be outside with his car, listening to the sound system.


Now if your car ain't got it, go out and get it
If your car doesn't have a good sound system, you should buy one.


We like the boom and don't you forget it
We enjoy cars with powerful and impressive sound systems.


So turn down the treble, and flaunt your bass
Lower the high-pitched sounds and increase the volume of low-pitched sounds to show off your sound system.


So your car can be heard almost any place
Your sound system should be so powerful that it can be heard almost everywhere.


'Cause when you're in the street you can't go far
When you're driving around, you should have a sound system that creates a powerful sound.


Without hearing the boom pouring out your car
Without having a powerful sound system that makes a booming sound.


So if your speaker's weak, then please turn it off
If your sound system is not powerful, don't use it because we don't enjoy it.


'Cause we like the cars that sound so tough
We enjoy cars with a powerful and loud sound system that makes them sound impressive.


Everybody just beep your horn if you hear us
Use your car horn if you like our car music.


(Beep your horn if you hear us)
Reiterating to beep the horn if you like the car music.


Beep your horn if you hear us
Use your car horn if you can hear our music.


(Just) Just beep your horn if
A repetition of the previous line.


Now clap, hit it
A call to clap or give praise to the music.


Beep, beep beep beep beep (come on everybody beep)
More repetition of the request to use the horn if you like the music.


Hey, hey hey
Interjection to bring attention to the excitement around the music.


Beep, beep (come on everybody beep)
Another call to use the car horn if you enjoy the music.


Oh, oh oh beep
Another prompt to honk the car horn in support of the music.


Beep
A command to use the car horn if you like the music.


I said beep
Reiterating the command to use the car horn in support of the music.


Beep a little louder if you hear us
Honk your horn louder if you enjoy the music.


I said beep a little harder if you hear us, ah
Honk your horn more forcefully if you like the music.




Lyrics © HENSTONE MUSIC, Sentric Music
Written by: Elana Cager, Lawrence Davis, Louis Stone Joseph, Paul Klein, Rachel De Rougemont

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nickyoung630

Tigra now 46 is sitting on the couch reading when her daughter walks in
Daughter: “Hey mom I like cars, don’t you?”
Tigra: “I guess they’re ok”
Daughter: “What type of car is your favorite?”
Tigra: “I don’t have particularly have a favorite”
Daughter: “well I do”
Tigra: “Oh?”
Her daughter turns and begins to walk out of the room and says: “The cars that go boom”
Tigra: 😳



All comments from YouTube:

@somaidraws2743

The guys : trying to do their job and repair a car
Tigra and bunny: 💃💃

@penismuncher8018

💃🏾💃🏾

@oliviaaajoy

i was the 1000's like ;)

@somaidraws2743

angeliva I didn’t even know it would get this far-

@r.a.k4390

One of them is called Tigra ? I had a dog called Tigra lol

@kyribetter

they were like 💃🏽💃🏽 then 👯‍♀️

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@henryzohn

“Awl koind of gois” love their accent

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Ik, but YOUR PFP I-

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Sameee

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