Ride on
Parliment & Ohio Players Lyrics
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Uhh, uhh, doin' the ride on
Put a hump in your back
Shake your sacroiliac
And ride on
Let's take a ride
Ride on
Mama do the ride on
Ride on
(x2)
Doin' the ride on
Ooh, oww doin' the ride on
Ride on
Baby do the ride on
Mama do the ride on
Ride on
(x2)
It ain't what you know, it's what you feel
Don't worry about being right, just be for real
We're gonna do it to the max, when we do it
We're gonna do it, do it good, when we do it
Put a hump in your back
Shake your sacroiliac
And ride on
Let's take a ride
Ride on
Baby do the ride on
Mama do the ride on
Ride on
It ain't what you know, it's what you feel
Don't worry about being right, just be for real
We're gonna do it to the max, when we do it
We're gonna do it, do it good, when we do it
Put a hump in your back
Shake your sacroiliac
And ride on
Let's take a ride
Ride on
Baby do the ride on
Mama do the ride on
Ride on
(x2)
Ride on (put a hump in your back)
Baby do the ride on (shake your sacroiliac)
Mama do the ride on (let's take a ride)
Ride on
Ride on (It ain't what ya know)
Baby do the ride on (it's what ya feel)
Mama do the ride on (Don't worry about being right just be for real)
Ride on
Ride on
Baby do the ride on
Mama do the ride on
Ride on
(x3)
The lyrics of "Ride On" by Parliament & Ohio Players have a simple yet catchy rhythm that invites the listener to join in and dance along. The song starts with the command to do the "ride on," a dance move that involves putting a hump in your back and shaking your sacroiliac. The lyrics then invite both baby and mama to join in on the ride, emphasizing that it's not about what you know, but how you feel. In other words, it's all about letting go, having fun, and not worrying about being perfect.
The song's message is about embracing spontaneity, being in the moment, and letting oneself go. The ride on is a physical expression of this message, encouraging listeners to let their bodies move freely and without inhibition. The lyrics suggest that the ride on is not just a dance move, but a state of mind, a carefree and joyous way of being in the world. The repetition of the phrase "ride on" reinforces this idea, anchoring it in the listener's mind and inviting them to join in the fun.
Overall, "Ride On" is a fun and upbeat song that invites listeners to let go of their inhibitions and join in on the ride. Its simple but catchy lyrics and rhythm make it a classic party tune that continues to be enjoyed today.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, doin' the ride on
We are currently doing the ride on dance move
Uhh, uhh, doin' the ride on
We are still doing the ride on dance move
Put a hump in your back
Arch your back and stick your butt out
Shake your sacroiliac
Move your hips from side to side
And ride on
Keep doing the ride on dance move
Let's take a ride
Let's continue to dance together
Ride on
Continue doing the ride on dance move
Baby do the ride on
Addressing a young woman to join in on the dance move
Mama do the ride on
Addressing an older woman to join in on the dance move
It ain't what you know, it's what you feel
The most important part is to enjoy the dance and not worry about doing it perfectly
Don't worry about being right, just be for real
Don't worry about doing it perfectly, just be authentic and have fun
We're gonna do it to the max, when we do it
We will put our full effort into this dance move
We're gonna do it, do it good, when we do it
We will do this dance move well if we give it our full effort
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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Dennel Clayton
The one, the only, The Ohio Players! I'm so glad that I grew up during this incredible era of great music...Funk! The impact it had on me not only as a listener, but as a musician, is undeniable and speaks volumes. Groups like The Brothers Johnson, Cameo, Parliament Funkadelic, Con Funk Shun, Graham Central Station, etc.
Leroy "Sugar Foot" Bonner (Lead Vocalist and Guitarist of The Ohio Players) had one of the most unique and recognizable voices in r&b and funk ever. His voice was the "Pure Personification of the sound of Funk in and of itself period! Other than "Larry Blackmon" (Vocalist and Drummer for the group) "Cameo", which I'm sure his vocal style was "heavily influenced" as a direct result of "Bonner" which came before him.
It saddens me that "Sugar Foot" didn't get his just due and accolades as a guitarist and musician. Whether he played great rhythm guitar riffs (Love Rollercoaster) or hot rock guitar solo's (Fire) or even great jazz guitar (Sweet Sticky Thing), he played it all and very well I might add.
James "Diamond" Williams was and still is one of my favorite all-time drummers. Brotha Man had a "Foot" that sounded like it was gonna "Blow Up Your Speakers" when he played! Those "Tasty Quadruple Kicks" he would "sneakily" implement somehow within the groove was truly a thing of beauty. Or how he would masterfully "reverse the groove" and then get back into "pocket / sync" without you even realizing it, (he did this on "Love Rollercoaster" as well as other songs).
His innate ability to do this always left me absolutely "Awestruck", as to how "tight" this brotha'z "skills" were. I laugh because he really played like a "Rock Drummer" in a "Funk Band".
His completely over the top drum solo's on the slow r&b classic jam (I Want To Be Free) has become legendary / signatory to his "fiery" playing style.
Last and certainly not least, my main man Marshall "Rock" Jones always held down the "bottom and groove" with some great "Sly" funky bass playing. As a bassist myself I love playing the bassline from (Skin Tight) because it's so "smooth, funky and rhythmic".
Round off the band with a killer horn section and keyboardist, and The Ohio Players has truly gone down in the annals of Funk History as one of funks greatest bands.
Karen H
Who in the hell could hate anything OHIO PLAYERs does??? They are awesome! This is REAL music.....nothing fake here! Real voices & instruments! This is how it was done!
Lewis Carey
AND HOLLYWOOD SHOULD TAKE NOTE OF YOUR POST!!!!!! Go WOKE& go BROKE!! Look at Disney! This is entertainment at its best, and I'm 65!! (Years Young🤪)!! 👍👍👍
John Warthog
Don't worry mate, haters gonna hate and FUCK them
rattlehead54321
FACTS
Piteus X
They are so cool.
Maurice Jenkins
Preach
Cycle of Life
I got chills listening to this especially when the trumpets kicked in.
Alex Sirota
Our band has to try this song -- we will crush it. But the real question is "Where did they get these amazing threads?"
Damian Jones
I got chillies LOL
Rodney Player
My favorite part. Gotta love those trumpets.