We Ride For Shady
Obie Trice & Ca$his Lyrics

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[Obie Trice:]
We run this shit, fo-five on the hip
Been ridin' for Shady....

[Cashis:]
Cashis 'n' O, Shady Records
The dream team...

[Verse 1: Cashis]
Sittin' in the back of the, all gray Accura
Gun to the passenger, for acting tough
Scatter wheel in the passin, Harder than assasin
Plus I'm on the draw-down, quick as fuck,
Last move 'fore I give all street shit up
Put a nigga in the ground, face down, feet up
This nigga here tried to cuff me for my Re-Up
When I went to his crib he called police up
Now you on your way to being pimp paplega
For sending messages through bitches like, 'You gon' see us'
Shady! Cash, king of the dope-fiends, plus
Can move a square mile by blocks 'till I'm creamed up
Take the bullet out of Obie head, put it in my pistol and use it
As ammunition on the niggas that hit, fam
I got to war on the regular, man
Cause I'm part of the dream team, you a regular man
Force rap, I don't see no competitors, and
You see things like me, when my metal run hand
I'm a state case boy with a federal plan
And huntin' them beats, beatin' the shit out skinheads
I'm the spirit of a G, bringin' lyrics to the street
I'm Cashis, a real dope boy on the beat
Slumped in the seat, tucked, clutchin' the heat
Basically, you niggas can't fuck with me

[Chorus: Cashis]
We run this shit, fo'-five on the hip,
'Bout to ride for Shady
Y'all niggas ain't hard, y'all niggas ain't real
Y'all niggas ain't crazy
Bring it on if you want, you don't know the homicides
That I've done lately
We run this shit, fo'-five on the hip
'Bout to ride for Shady

[Verse 2: Obie Trice]
Yeah, Trice is back on the Alchy track
With Cashis, capitalising on this mic, in fact
We fuckin' with the captain of rap, my nigga with the Nike cap
Keep the cottonoid in quite exact
So I'm luring you cats into the second class act
Where maturing's the number uno asset, as yet
Who's the pastor, driver, O. Trice
The flow to die for and death blow survive
I echo through your external vibe
With internal experiences I've acquired
I'm probably the most honest Hip-Hopper alive
A victim, depicting images from my own eyes
Never livin' through holmes, why
Homie got his own set of stand-up cahoonas, stand-up guy
It's Cashis, O. Tri', rappers we blow by
This is as accurate as the masses will have it, no lie
(nigga!)

[Chorus: Cashis]
We run this shit, fo'-five on the hip,
'Bout to ride for Shady
Y'all niggas ain't hard, y'all niggas ain't real
Y'all niggas ain't crazy
Bring it on if you want, you don't know the homicides
That I've done lately

We run this shit, fo'-five on the hip
'Bout to ride for Shady

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "We Ride for Shady" by Obie Trice and Ca$his depict their loyalty and dedication to their record label Shady Records, founded by Eminem. The opening line "We run this shit, fo-five on the hip Been ridin' for Shady" sets the tone for the song. Obie Trice and Ca$his talk about the violence they have experienced and the measures they have to take to survive in the music industry. Ca$his states that he has to be quick on the draw and ruthless, while Obie Trice mentions that he is honest and genuine, with his own set of values.

The chorus of the song serves as a warning to anyone who wants to go up against them. They claim that they are the ones running things and have a gun on their hip ready to defend themselves. The last line of the chorus states "bout to ride for Shady," which suggests that they are willing to go to war for their label and their boss, Eminem.

Overall, "We Ride for Shady" is a testament to the loyalty of Obie Trice and Ca$his and their willingness to do whatever it takes to protect and represent their record label. The harsh language and violent imagery used in the lyrics reflect the intense and competitive nature of the rap industry and the struggles that young artists face.

Line by Line Meaning

We run this shit, fo-five on the hip
We are in control and armed, ready to defend ourselves and our status

Been ridin' for Shady....
We have been supporting and working for Eminem's record label, Shady Records

Cashis 'n' O, Shady Records
We are Cashis and Obie Trice, both signed to Shady Records

The dream team...
Together, we are a powerful and successful group of artists

Sittin' in the back of the, all gray Accura
We are waiting in a grey car, ready to take action

Gun to the passenger, for acting tough
We are holding a gun to the passenger's head because they are being confrontational

Scatter wheel in the passin, Harder than assasin
We are driving recklessly and quickly, evasive like an assassin

Plus I'm on the draw-down, quick as fuck,
I am ready to pull out my weapon and shoot quickly if necessary

Last move 'fore I give all street shit up
I am making a final move before I retire from the street life

Put a nigga in the ground, face down, feet up
I will kill someone and leave their body face down with their feet in the air

This nigga here tried to cuff me for my Re-Up
Someone tried to arrest me for my drug supply

When I went to his crib he called police up
When I confronted him at his home, he called the police

Now you on your way to being pimp paplega
You will soon be a victim of violence or betrayal

For sending messages through bitches like, 'You gon' see us'
You are sending threatening messages through women, implying that we will soon face your wrath

Shady! Cash, king of the dope-fiends, plus
We represent Shady Records, and I am a respected leader in the drug community

Can move a square mile by blocks 'till I'm creamed up
I can sell drugs and profit for an entire area until I am very wealthy

Take the bullet out of Obie head, put it in my pistol and use it
I will use the threat of violence against others, even against my own allies

As ammunition on the niggas that hit, fam
I will use this knowledge to retaliate against those who wronged us

I got to war on the regular, man
I am constantly fighting battles and facing danger

Cause I'm part of the dream team, you a regular man
I am part of a successful and powerful group, making me superior to ordinary people

Force rap, I don't see no competitors, and
I am confident in my rap skills, and do not see any worthy challengers

You see things like me, when my metal run hand
Others will see my point of view when my weapon is in my hand

I'm a state case boy with a federal plan
I have faced legal trouble, but have a solid plan to succeed despite that

And huntin' them beats, beatin' the shit out skinheads
I am searching for and attacking beats in a violent, aggressive manner

I'm the spirit of a G, bringin' lyrics to the street
I embody the spirit of a gangster, using my lyrics to speak to the streets

I'm Cashis, a real dope boy on the beat
I am Cashis, a legitimate drug dealer and a skilled rapper

Slumped in the seat, tucked, clutchin' the heat
I am seated, concealing my weapon and ready to use it

Basically, you niggas can't fuck with me
In essence, you are helpless against me and cannot compete

Yeah, Trice is back on the Alchy track
Obie Trice has returned to the alcoholic lifestyle and is rapping about it

With Cashis, capitalising on this mic, in fact
Together, Cashis and Obie Trice are taking advantage of the opportunity to make music and make money

We fuckin' with the captain of rap, my nigga with the Nike cap
We are working with Eminem, the leader of the rap industry, who wears a Nike hat

Keep the cottonoid in quite exact
We are precise and careful in our work and our words

So I'm luring you cats into the second class act
I am drawing others into the underground world of rap and drugs

Where maturing's the number uno asset, as yet
In this environment, the most valuable thing is maturity, although not everyone has achieved it yet

Who's the pastor, driver, O. Trice
Obie Trice is the leader and guide in this world

The flow to die for and death blow survive
My rap skills are so exceptional that they are worth dying for, and I can survive anything thrown my way

I echo through your external vibe
My influence and talent can be felt throughout the rap and music industry

With internal experiences I've acquired
My life experiences have shaped and informed my music, giving it depth and meaning

I'm probably the most honest Hip-Hopper alive
I am known for my honesty and authenticity in my music, making me a respected figure in the industry

A victim, depicting images from my own eyes
I am a survivor, sharing my own experiences and perspectives through my music

Never livin' through holmes, why
I have never relied on anyone else to survive and succeed

Homie got his own set of stand-up cahoonas, stand-up guy
I am courageous and independent, making me a respectable man

This is as accurate as the masses will have it, no lie
Our portrayal of our lifestyle and experiences is as authentic and accurate as the public will accept

(nigga!)
Exclamation of affirmation or excitement

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