Wouldn't You Like To Ride
Malik Yusef Ft. Common Kanye West & J.V Lyrics


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You like to ride (uh)
(So "why don't) you and your friends (get with) me and my friends"
(My friends) my friends, my friends, my friends"
Would you like to ride?
(I don't know what happened, it's just like, heh)
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
I had that little ass Nissan at your crib showin' up
Liquor store out of Arbor Mist, we Irish Rosed it up
Then we rolled to the movies, you rocked your fake Chloes
You had Gap and Gucci, that's still two G's
But that's that last year purse like it's still too cheap
Ooh you so boozy boo you could of fooled me
'cause five years ago you was so Fugees
Now you don't want nothin' unless it cost a few G's
You like the light-skinned Ania, the dark-skinned Aaliyah
The black Jennifer Lopez, a ghetto senorita
You remind me of my Jeep but not no Kia
We can talk on your cell, but not Nokia
It be goin' in and out, that's why I barely hear ya
It be goin' in and out like a robbery ah
I'm tryin' to take this money like Robin Geeda
Then I'ma take you to the house+ like +Trick and Trina+

Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"

Malik Yusef, bet your baby momma know the name
The most critically acclaimed wordsmith in the game
I give you words spit with flames
Stay to myself and let nerves mix with lames
Connoisseur of Kama Sutra, do somethin' absurd with your dame
I used to love this girl who loved shoppin' and smokin' herb
But my job was to hustle 'dro
Now an artist of the spoken word, I just hustle flow
Never a pretty boy, always a beautiful mind like Russell Crowe
Now you in places no cabs'll take you, only the bus'll go
I would love for you and your friends to get with me and my friends
But the problemo is your attitude be on the stank side
And I no longer like you
Fuck it, now you can't ride but ooh, wouldn't you like to

Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"

Deep as the ocean is the motion of life
Thought you would have been the sister I chose for my wife
Not knowin' you was trife
Stiflin' a nigga's growth
All you wanna do is shop at River Oaks
Watch soaps on the couch, take shit and smoke
I'm workin' hard like a fiend tryin' to get some dope
Thought my real nigga quotes would make you truer
You ain't gon' let me school ya, at least let me tutor
The sex is good, but you ain't a shooter
There's a war goin' on inside, you ain't a trooper
I look through the mirror and see my reflection
It ain't in your direction so I passed her like a reverend
Return to my bitch and wine ways goin' wild like West and Kanye
Wherever I lay my kufi is my home, goddammit I'm grown
Broke broad I'm a leave your ass alone
You still wanna ride though

Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away




So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"

Overall Meaning

The song "Wouldn't You Like To Ride" by Malik Yusef featuring Kanye West and Common is a reflection on the materialistic and superficial nature of relationships. It revolves around the idea of spending time with someone, doing things together, and enjoying each other's company. However, it explores the angle of how certain external factors, materialism and attitude, can disrupt the bond.


The song is a conversation between a man and a woman, where the man proposes to take the woman and her friends on a ride in an Escalade. He reminisces about the times he spent with the woman, going to movies, drinking, and hanging out. However, he notes that the woman has changed, now wanting only expensive things and having a "stank side" to her attitude. He acknowledges that she is physically attractive and good in bed, but these traits fall short of making her a good partner.


The lyrics highlight the theme of how external appearances and material possessions can obscure a person's true personality and lead to failed relationships. The song’s message is to look beyond the superficial and focus on building a connection based on genuine emotions toward someone.


Line by Line Meaning

You like to ride (uh)
You enjoy spending time in cars (uh)


(So "why don't) you and your friends (get with) me and my friends"
I suggest that you and your friends spend time with me and my friends


(My friends) my friends, my friends, my friends"
I mention that I have friends multiple times


Would you like to ride?
Do you want to spend time with me in a car?


(I don't know what happened, it's just like, heh)
I am unsure what caused a change of tone


So why don't you and your friends get with me and my friends"
I am once again suggesting that our groups spend time together


My friends, my friends, my friends, my friends"
I repeat that I have friends multiple times


I had that little ass Nissan at your crib showin' up
I recall driving my small Nissan to your home


Liquor store out of Arbor Mist, we Irish Rosed it up
I mention purchasing and consuming wine


Then we rolled to the movies, you rocked your fake Chloes
We attended the movies and you wore counterfeit fashion apparel


You had Gap and Gucci, that's still two G's
You owned clothing from both an expensive brand (Gucci) and an affordable one (The Gap)


But that's that last year purse like it's still too cheap
You carry a purse that was in fashion during the previous year, but still consider it inexpensive


Ooh you so boozy boo you could of fooled me
You act in a pretentious manner to convey sophistication, but I am not convinced


'cause five years ago you was so Fugees
I reflect on how you used to behave five years ago


Now you don't want nothin' unless it cost a few G's
You only desire things that have a high price tag


You like the light-skinned Ania, the dark-skinned Aaliyah
You have an affinity for both light and dark-skinned women such as Ania and Aaliyah


The black Jennifer Lopez, a ghetto senorita
You also have a preference for women who resemble Jennifer Lopez and those from urban backgrounds


You remind me of my Jeep but not no Kia
You have similarities to my vehicle (Jeep), but not something of lesser quality (Kia)


We can talk on your cell, but not Nokia
I prefer to communicate using your cell phone, but not a specific brand (Nokia) that has poor reception


It be goin' in and out, that's why I barely hear ya
I can barely hear you due to the poor quality of the phone connection


It be goin' in and out like a robbery ah
The phone connection is unstable, similar to how a robbery can be unpredictable


I'm tryin' to take this money like Robin Geeda
I aspire to accumulate wealth like the character Robin Geeda


Then I'ma take you to the house+ like +Trick and Trina+
I plan to take you to a location where Trick Daddy and Trina used to live


Would you like to ride shotgun in the Escalade
Do you want to sit in the front seat of my Escalade?


Like a cloud in our sky, grab your things let's fly away
Symbolizing the idea of freedom and lightness, I suggest that we leave together


Malik Yusef, bet your baby momma know the name
I introduce myself and suggest that those around you recognize my name


The most critically acclaimed wordsmith in the game
I consider myself to be the best writer of words in my profession


I give you words spit with flames
I create words with energy and passion


Stay to myself and let nerves mix with lames
I generally keep to myself and avoid interacting with individuals who lack confidence


Connoisseur of Kama Sutra, do somethin' absurd with your dame
I am knowledgeable in the art of Kama Sutra and suggest doing something unconventional with your romantic partner


I used to love this girl who loved shoppin' and smokin' herb
I used to be romantically involved with someone who enjoyed shopping and consuming cannabis


But my job was to hustle 'dro
My job was to engage in drug dealing


Now an artist of the spoken word, I just hustle flow
Currently, I am a spoken word artist and put effort into creating quality performances


Never a pretty boy, always a beautiful mind like Russell Crowe
I consider myself to have an attractive mindset rather than just physical attractiveness


Now you in places no cabs'll take you, only the bus'll go
I suggest that I can take you to places inaccessible by taxis and only accessible via buses


I would love for you and your friends to get with me and my friends
Once again, I express my desire for our friend groups to associate with each other


But the problemo is your attitude be on the stank side
However, your negative attitude presents an issue


And I no longer like you
I express my disinterest in being associated with you


Fuck it, now you can't ride but ooh, wouldn't you like to
I make a vulgar expression about not wanting you to be included, but then ask if you still desire to participate


Deep as the ocean is the motion of life
I express that the workings of life are complex and extensive


Thought you would have been the sister I chose for my wife
I initially believed you would be a suitable romantic partner for me


Not knowin' you was trife
However, I did not realize that you were deceitful


Stiflin' a nigga's growth
I state that you hinder a person's progress


All you wanna do is shop at River Oaks
I suggest that all you desire to do is consume luxury goods in a certain shopping center


Watch soaps on the couch, take shit and smoke
I suggest that you pass time by watching TV dramas, indulging in substance consumption, and doing nothing productive


I'm workin' hard like a fiend tryin' to get some dope
I am working hard similarly to someone who is addicted to drugs


Thought my real nigga quotes would make you truer
I initially believed that my witty expressions would make you a more genuine person


You ain't gon' let me school ya, at least let me tutor
However, you refuse to learn from me, but I suggest you at least allow me to guide you


The sex is good, but you ain't a shooter
Our physical intimacy is satisfactory, but you lack other desirable qualities


There's a war goin' on inside, you ain't a trooper
I suggest that you lack the mentality required to persevere during times of hardship


I look through the mirror and see my reflection
I view my reflection in a mirror


It ain't in your direction so I passed her like a reverend
I suggest that I no longer view you in a positive manner, so I ignore you similar to how a religious leader may ignore sinners


Return to my bitch and wine ways goin' wild like West and Kanye
I express that I will return to my promiscuous and indulgent ways similar to West and Kanye


Wherever I lay my kufi is my home, goddammit I'm grown
Wherever I wear my kufi (an African hat), I consider my home and express that I am now a mature adult


Broke broad I'ma leave your ass alone
I suggest that I will no longer engage with someone who is financially irresponsible


You still wanna ride though
Despite everything, you still desire to spend time with me in a car




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KANYE OMARI WEST, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, MALIK YUSEF EL SHABBAZ JONES, SONNY CHARLES

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Jura Kez

i love kanye's old songs *-* so soulful, it shows that everybody should fight for his dreams, look where kanye at!!!!

DJ Dee Axis

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Tarzart

How was MBDTF?

October 24

2021 & I still come back to this. Soulful & original sound.

Jeremey Binion

Take me back to 2006 senior year in high school... The southside and westside Kanye..... The song is too cold ❄️ I remember it like it was yesterday common had cool verse as well....

King Tee 7

His older Jams is more soulful than his newer songs.

Ben Jackson

I miss these Hip Hop Days. Man. Ye, Malik, and Comm verse was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

FRANK ROSS

LISTENING 2 THIS 2 THIS DAY CLASSIC MATERIAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥 YE NEVA GETS OLD 2 ME!!!...AND HE IS STILL THIS GUY DON'T EVER GET THAT TWISTED!!..

Nihal Gopinathan

what was life like when this song was popping? i was too young lol and if it never was popular then it should’ve been this song SLAPS bro

FRANK ROSS

@Nihal Gopinathan man it was 2004 jay z just left the game T.I was on the rise Young JEEZY and Rick Ross arrived a year after but Kayne West's earlier stuff was priceless he just couldn't miss 🤷🏾‍♂️...

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