Drive Slow
Paul Wall Lyrics

Boom, b-boom, b-boom-boom
The sound of the beat that sets the rhythm for the song.

Drive slow homie, drive slow homie
The singer advises the listener to drive slower than usual.

You never know homie, might meet some hoes homie
The singer encourages the listener to slow down because they may come across some attractive women.

You need to pump your brakes and drive slow homie
The artist reiterates the need for the listener to drive slower than usual.

My homie Mali used to stay, 79th and May
The artist reminisces about a friend named Mali who used to live in a specific location.

One of my best friends from back in the day
The singer emphasizes that Mali was one of their closest friends in the past.

Down the street from Calumet, a school full of stones
The singer identifies a school named Calumet with students who were known for being tough.

He nicknamed me K-Rock so they'd leave me alone
The artist tells how Mali gave them a nickname to protect them from being bullied.

Bulls jacket with his hat broke way off
The artist describes the way Mali dressed, wearing a jacket that identifies him as a fan of the Chicago Bulls. His hat is also worn in a specific style.

And walked around the mall with his radio face off
The artist talks about how Mali turned off his music when he went to the mall, and how people would still notice him because of his appearance.

Plus he had the spinner from his Daytons in his hand
The singer points out how Mali would show off the spinners from his car wheels when he was not driving the car.

Keys in his hand, reason again to let you know he's the man
The artist suggests that Mali carried his car keys in his hand to let others know that he was the one with the car and therefore cool.

Back when we rocked Ellesses, he had dreams of Caprices
The singer remembers when they used to wear Ellesse clothing, and how Mali had aspirations to own a Chevy Caprice.

Drove by the teachers, even more by polices
The singer recalls how Mali drove his car by their school teachers and even the police to show off his ride.

How'd he get the cash? The day his father passed away
The singer reveals that Mali inherited money when his father died.

Left him with a lil' somethin', sixteen he was stuntin'
The artist tells how Mali was only sixteen when his father passed away but had enough money to show off with his car.

Al B. Sure nigga with the hair all wavy
The artist compares Mali's hairstyle to that of a musician named Al B. Sure during that time period.

Hit Lake Shore, girls go all crazy
The singer explains how they and Mali went to Lake Shore Drive, a popular spot for young people to hang out, and how girls would flock to Mali because of his car and appearance.

Hit the freeway, go at least 'bout eighty
The singer recalls how Mali drove on the freeway at a high speed.

Boned so much that summer, even had him a baby
The artist implies that Mali had several sexual partners that summer, and even had a child as a result.

See back-back then-then if you had a car
The artist reminisces about the importance of owning a car during their youth.

You was the Chi-Town version of Baby
The artist explains how people who owned cars were seen as powerful and influential, similar to the character 'Baby' in the movie 'Dirty Dancing'.

And I was just a virgin, a baby
The singer reveals that they were inexperienced and still a virgin at that time.

One of the reasons I looked up to him crazy
The artist explains how they admired Mali for his confidence and style.

I used to love to play my demo tape when the system yanked
The singer describes how they enjoyed listening to their demo tape on Mali's car sound system which was powerful enough to shake the car.

Felt like I was almost signed when the shit got cranked
The singer suggests that listening to their music on Mali's car sound system made them feel like they were already a successful musician with a recording contract.

We'll take a Saturday and just circle the mall
The singer talks about how they and Mali would spend their Saturdays going around in circles in the shopping mall parking lot.

They had they Lincolns and Auroras, we was hurtin' 'em all
The artist reveals how they and Mali would compete against other car owners who also spent their weekends at the mall looking for attention from girls.

With the girls a lotta flirtin' involved, but dawg
The artist suggests that they and Mali would flirt with girls while cruising around the mall but their main goal was to have sexual relationships with them.

Fuck all that flirtin', I'm tryna get in some drawers, so
The singer expresses that they were more interested in getting sexual satisfaction rather than flirting with girls.

Put me on with these hoes, homie
The singer asks Mali to introduce them to some girls.

He told me, "don't rush to get grown, drive slow, homie"
Mali advises the artist to take things slow and not try to grow up too fast.

Drive slow homie (drive slow)
The artist reminds the listener to keep driving at a slower pace.

You never know, homie, about these hoes homie
The artist reiterates that the listener does not know what opportunities may arise while driving slowly.

You need to pump your brakes and drive slow, homie
The singer emphasizes once again the need to drive slower than usual.

What it do? I'm posted up in the parkin' lot, my trunk wavin'
The artist introduces themselves and describes their car in a parking lot.

The candy gloss is immaculate, it's simply amazin'
The singer praises the high-quality paint job on their car.

Them elbows pokin' wide on that candy 'Lac
The singer admires their car's wheels, which make it look more impressive.

Trunk open, screens on, neon's lit with fifth, relaxed
The singer describes how they have opened the trunk of their car, turned on the screens, and lit the neon lights, all while being relaxed.

I'm on a mission for dime pieces and sexy ladies
The artist's main goal is to find very attractive women.

Allow me to introduce you to my CL Mercedes
The artist boasts about their luxury car.

It's a star-studded event when I valet park
The singer suggests that when they park their car, it looks as if they are attending a high-profile event due to the high quality of their vehicle.

Open up my mouth and sunlight illuminates the dark
The singer emphasizes the brightness of their bling jewelry when they smile.

You see them fours crawlin', you see them screens fallin'
The artist points out that when their car is moving slowly, the four wheels appear to crawl, and the screens on the car are noticeable because they are so big.

The disco ball in my mouth insinuates I'm ballin'
The artist refers to their bling jewelry as a disco ball, which symbolizes that they are rich and successful.

I'm leanin' on the switch, sittin' crooked in my slab
The artist describes how they sit inside their car, leaning on a switch, and appearing relaxed even though they know others are watching them.

But I could still catch boppers if I drove a cab
The singer suggests that they could attract attractive women even if they were not driving a luxury car.

A young Houston hard-hitter all about the scrilla
The artist refers to themselves as a young Houston local who is focused on earning money and success.

Ridin' somethin' candy coated, crawlin' like a caterpillar
The singer emphasizes once again the high-quality paint job on their car and how it seems to crawl slowly like a caterpillar.

I'm tippin' on them fours, I'm jammin' on that Screw
The singer is driving on four wheels and listening to music by DJ Screw, a popular artist from Houston.

I'm lookin' for them hoes, baby, what it do? Drive slow homie
The singer continues to look for attractive women and encourages the listener to drive slowly while searching for such women.

Turn your hazard lights on when you see them hoes (drive slow, homie)
The artist advises the listener to turn on their hazard lights when they see an attractive woman to show that they are interested and to get her attention.

If you ridin' around the city with nowhere to go (drive slow, homie)
The artist suggests that it is okay to drive slowly around the city without a specific destination in mind.

Live today 'cause tomorrow, man, you never know
The singer encourages the listener to live in the moment because no one knows what tomorrow may bring.