PnB Rock hails from Pastorius and Baynton Streets in the Germantown section of Philadelphia — that’s where he found the “P” and “B” in his name. That’s also where he found himself in a bit of trouble.
When Rock was 13 years old, he got sent away to a youth detention program for fighting in school and committing robberies. When Rock turned 19, he was sent to prison; it was there where he learned to blend calming melodies with hard street stories.“There were people up there singing in the yard. They were doing the same thing that I was doing, but they were serious with it,” he remembers. “There would be crowds around them and that was our entertainment, everybody loved it.” PnB wrote his entire first mixtape RNB (Real Nigga Bangaz), while he was locked up and eventually released in 2014. “My first mixtape was highly anticipated in my city and I drove around selling them hand-to-hand,” he says, remarking that he barely made any money off the sales after he factored in the cost of gas. “It was all love because people got to take pictures and meet me face-to-face.”
The bubbling singer/songwriter explored his musical side; a side which was fueled by his mother’s massive CD collection which included albums from the Temptations as well as 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay Z. “My whole life I was surrounded by music. I didn’t really like anything else,” he says. “I didn’t watch cartoons, I didn’t play sports, I just liked music, money and girls.”
When RNB2 dropped in February 2015, Rock’s loyal following had propelled him way past his native Philly blocks. It was enough to earn the attention of a number of major labels, including Atlantic Records, where PnB Rock signed earlier this year.
If RNB and RNB2 laid the foundation, PnB’s newly released RNB3 will set the stage for a long career. Led by tracks like “Fleek” — a song which Rock wrote during his last day in prison and now has over 2.4 million plays on SoundCloud — RNB3 will be PnB Rock’s biggest yet.
On the Sonny Digital-produced “Alone,” he opens up about his shortcomings as a man, admitting that he hasn’t been the most faithful. “Maybe I could turn down 10, but I can’t turn down 20,” he sings about the amount of advances he gets on social media.
Then there are his more laid back tracks like “Feelin Like Diddy” and “No Time,” better known as the ultimate hustler’s anthem. “I’m just telling a female that I could give you whatever you want, but I’m not trying to be tied down,” he says. “I could entertain you and fuck with you, but don’t expect me to be committed to nobody. I’m committed to the grind.”
You see, when it comes to PnB Rock, it’s best to leave the flowers and candy behind. You won’t be needing them. “I got a new sound for sure,” he says. “I could touch different topics that these other artists can’t touch, because I’m in the streets.”
On September 12, 2022 PnB Rock died in a shooting at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles after his girlfriend posted their location on an Instagram story.
Horses
PnB Rock Lyrics
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Oh yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wanna do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wan' do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
I just pulled up in the Benz
It was just me and my mans
Fishbowl no tint
Scooping your hoe and her friends
Won't take that bitch to the movies
Ain't got no love for the groupies
Seat back while she do me
She get wetter than Jacuzzis
She don't go like a green light
She get ran through like a red light
If the head right then the bread right
Shawty know I be there every night
Problem, problem, what they want like steak sauce
Zero to sixty, I take off
Can't see me, looking like Ray Charles
They tell me slow down, I'm goin' too fast
Young nigga, I just wanna do the dash
I'm so reckless, hope I don't crash
'Cause I'm ballin', like the whip stolen (yeah)
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wanna do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wan' do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
All big bankrolls, I got no hoes
I just left my girlfriend, I'm in love with the Ghost now
She's full of emotions, and now she's my old bitch
'Cause my 'Rari knows how to ride when it goes down
And my watch on froze, watch it glow when the lights out
If it's hot or cold, we gon' still bring the bikes out
I jumped out a Rolls-Royce and I hop in a Lamb' now
When I push the button, they like, "What the fuck is that sound?"
Damn, I'm the man now
Only pulled up in this whip so I could stand out
Bought a icy ring and told 'em it's no handouts
Started up a label, 'bout to make a band now
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wanna do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wan' do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
I'm looking at you haters through my rear view mirror
I'm sliding in some shit you see in Fast & Furious
I'm switching lanes on 'em, but I don't got no gears
Shawty say she wanna ride, but she don't know how to steer
They paid me for a show, but I didn't even appear
They say Kodak Black he drive like he ain't got no fear
They say, "Kodak Black, you act like you ain't got no care"
I say my car got a horse like I'm in a marriage
Pull up in a 'Rari, I, jump out with your shawty
Driving like a crash dummy speeding to that cash money
Money all in my head, if I wreck I'm dead
Shit, I'm driving that no cracker wouldn't even get behind
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wanna do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
All these horses in my car got me going fast
I just wan' do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
The lyrics of PNB Rock's song "Horses" appear to be a reflection of the artist's love of fast cars and the high-speed lifestyle that comes with it. The song is about the thrill of speeding down the highway with the "horses" in his car, referring to the horsepower of his vehicle. The artist is enjoying his luxurious ride with his friends, seeking to impress his date by driving recklessly fast. However, he is aware of the risk of crashing due to one bad move. PNB Rock's lyrics also highlight his confidence and bravado in the face of danger, taking note of his excessive love for fast cars and his admiration for the wealth that affords him a glamorous lifestyle.
The lyrics also possess sexual innuendos to an extent, with mentions of a partner who is sopping wet and “get ran through like a red light”. He also indicates his love for jewellery and fancy cars, proving that such things are his major desire. At the same time, PNB Rock shows loyalty towards his friends, as explained in "It was just me and my mans".
Overall, the lyrics centre on the flashy lifestyle of the artist and his love for fast cars, bad girls, and material pleasures. It is an inspiring and engaging song that captures the essence of the fast life, boldness, and thrill of living life on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
All these horses in my car got me going fast
The power and speed of my car is thrilling.
I just wanna do the dash, put my pedal to the gas (skrr, skrr)
I want to go as fast as possible, pressing my foot down on the gas pedal.
Going so fast, hope I don't crash (skrr, skrr)
As I'm driving recklessly, I'm worried about losing control and getting into an accident.
One false move, that could be my last (yeah)
I know that a single mistake could lead to a fatal accident.
I just pulled up in the Benz
I just arrived in my Mercedes-Benz car.
Fishbowl no tint
My car has no window tint, allowing people to see inside clearly.
Scooping your hoe and her friends
I'm taking someone else's girlfriend and her friends out for a ride.
Won't take that bitch to the movies
I won't spend money on a girl who is just after me for my fame and fortune.
Ain't got no love for the groupies
I don't care for girls who are only interested in me because I'm a celebrity.
Seat back while she do me
I'm sitting back while a girl performs oral sex on me.
She get wetter than Jacuzzis
She gets sexually aroused to the point of being wetter than a Jacuzzi.
She don't go like a green light
She doesn't immediately engage in sex like a green light, but rather takes her time.
She get ran through like a red light
She engages in sex more passionately, like running through a red light.
If the head right then the bread right
If the girl's oral sex is good, then I'll treat her to nice things.
Shawty know I be there every night
The girl knows that I'll be there for her every night.
Problem, problem, what they want like steak sauce
People always complain and want something extra, just like steak sauce.
Zero to sixty, I take off
My car can accelerate fast from a standstill, going from zero to sixty miles per hour.
Can't see me, looking like Ray Charles
I'm moving too fast for people to see me, like Ray Charles who was blind.
They tell me slow down, I'm goin' too fast
People advise me to slow down before I get into an accident.
Young nigga, I just wanna do the dash
I'm a young person who wants to drive recklessly and dangerously.
I'm so reckless, hope I don't crash
I'm aware of my reckless driving and hope I don't get into an accident.
'Cause I'm ballin', like the whip stolen (yeah)
I'm living a lavish lifestyle, like someone who just stole an expensive car.
All big bankrolls, I got no hoes
I have a lot of money, but I don't have any women in my life.
I just left my girlfriend, I'm in love with the Ghost now
I just broke up with my girlfriend and fell in love with the Rolls-Royce Ghost car.
She's full of emotions, and now she's my old bitch
The car used to give me emotional satisfaction, but now it's just an old car.
'Cause my 'Rari knows how to ride when it goes down
My Ferrari knows how to handle tough driving situations.
And my watch on froze, watch it glow when the lights out
My expensive watch shines brightly even in the dark.
If it's hot or cold, we gon' still bring the bikes out
Even in extreme weather conditions, we'll still ride our motorbikes.
I jumped out a Rolls-Royce and I hop in a Lamb' now
I parked my Rolls-Royce and got into a Lamborghini car.
When I push the button, they like, 'What the fuck is that sound?'
People are surprised by the sound the car makes when I start it.
Damn, I'm the man now
I'm now successful and popular.
Only pulled up in this whip so I could stand out
I'm only driving this car to get attention and stand out from others.
Bought a icy ring and told 'em it's no handouts
I bought an expensive diamond ring and didn't receive it as a gift or for free.
Started up a label, 'bout to make a band now
I started my own record label and plan to create a music group.
I'm looking at you haters through my rear view mirror
I see my critics and haters behind me through my car's rear view mirror.
I'm sliding in some shit you see in Fast & Furious
I'm driving a car like the ones seen in The Fast and the Furious movie franchise.
I'm switching lanes on 'em, but I don't got no gears
I'm changing lanes in my car but it's an automatic and doesn't have traditional gears to shift.
Shawty say she wanna ride, but she don't know how to steer
The girl wants to ride with me, but she doesn't know how to control the car.
They paid me for a show, but I didn't even appear
I received payment for a performance, but didn't show up for it.
They say Kodak Black he drive like he ain't got no fear
People comment on my driving style, suggesting that I have no fear.
They say, 'Kodak Black, you act like you ain't got no care'
People think that I don't care about my safety or the safety of others on the road.
I say my car got a horse like I'm in a marriage
I'm proud of the horsepower of my car, like it's an important part of my life like a spouse.
Driving like a crash dummy speeding to that cash money
I'm recklessly driving like a test dummy, racing to make as much money as possible.
Money all in my head, if I wreck I'm dead
I'm so obsessed with money that if I get into an accident, it could ruin my life.
Shit, I'm driving that no cracker wouldn't even get behind
I'm driving a car that even a white person wouldn't dare get behind due to its speed and recklessness.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTIST DUBOSE, DIEUSON OCTAVE, NORMAN PAYNE, RAKIM HASHEEM ALLEN
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