The two first partnered in 1992 during high school in Jacksonville, Florida. They first were in a group known as Chill Deal. During this time they produced fellow acts Three Grand and Icy J, the latter being famous for the female answer rap to Rob Base's "It Takes Two" entitled "It Takes a Real Man". After Chill Deal dissolved, they reformed as 95 South, creating the triple platinum hit "Whoot (There It Is)". Their success led to work producing "Freak Me Baby" for Dis-n-Dat and producing the double-platinum single "Tootsee Roll" for 69 Boyz.
In 1995 the two formed Quad City DJ's and produced the single "C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)" (based on a sample of Barry White's 1974 song "Theme from Together Brothers") and the following album, Get on Up and Dance, became a Top 40 hit.
In 1996 the group contributed to the Space Jam soundtrack, including the theme song.
"C'mon N' Ride It" was used in an episode of 'Bill Nye the Science Guy', but instead the lyrics went "C'mon use your brain, smell this."
"C'mon N' Ride It" is a popular song for the WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, during the timeouts when kids pour down from the stands and create a conga line.
C'Mon 'N' Ride It
Quad City DJ's Lyrics
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Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Way deep down south, where we play this game
It's them Quad City DJs and you, we call it the train
So if you wanna ride your thing
Just come on down the train
We gonna rock, ooh, Lord, just jump aboard, baby
So get your next of kin, your sister and your friend
Pack it up now
Choo, choo, ride on this, choo, choo
And, boo, you need to stop faking, and come on with me
I wanna take you home with me, to be alone with me
And I can see you wanna hide it, come on, just divide it
And please don't knock it, until you ride it
So to all of you girls, you know, I'm calling your name
Michelle, Tamika and Tanya wanna ride this train, ride out now
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
If you feel like dancing, well, come on, it's up to you
We got the sound to keep you getting down, down
The train is coming through
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
I can smell them tranquil breezes from a mile away
Graduated from Booze, up to allazay
Baby, you looking tough to death got your weave done right
It's on so tight, now it's on tonight, yeah, yeah
Right about now it's about that time for me to holler
Girl, I wanna waller in the back of my Impala
Woo, don't need no tickets for this thing
Just jump on in, let me hit them switches on the train
And it ain't no thing, it's all the same
Get on the train tracks, here we go, so get on the floor
And put a hump in your back
So pack your bags, come on, get ready, say what?
We're coming through your town
Move your arm up and down
And make that choo choo sound, like this
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
If you feel like dancing, well, come on, it's up to you
We got the sound to keep you getting down, down
The train is coming through
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
If you feel like dancing, well, come on, it's up to you
We got the sound to keep you getting down, down
The train is coming through
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
The song “C’Mon ‘N’ Ride It” by Quad City DJ’s is a dance hit that encourages listeners to ride the train. The lyrics are straightforward, repeating, “Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it” throughout the song. The lyrics tell a story of a train ride through the southern United States where the DJ’s play this game of riding the train. The chorus is a repeated invitation to ride the train, and the verses encourage listeners to get on board with the fun.
The song’s lyrics offer a fun party atmosphere that encourages people to let loose, dance, and enjoy themselves. The chorus is particularly catchy, and it repeats throughout the song, making it easy for listeners to join in. The lyrics’ simplicity means that the song can appeal to a broad audience, making it a popular party anthem. The song's beat and rhythm are classic dance music, with a catchy melody that captures the spirit of the party.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Let's get on the train and have some fun
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Exciting music rhythm in the background
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Encouragement to get on the train and enjoy the ride
Way deep down south, where we play this game
It's happening in the southern part of the US where they have this tradition
It's them Quad City DJs and you, we call it the train
The Quad City DJs started this and now you're part of the ride
So if you wanna ride your thing
If you want to join the party
Just come on down the train
Get on the train and join the rest of the people
We gonna rock, ooh, Lord, just jump aboard, baby
We're going to have fun, just come on and join the ride
So get your next of kin, your sister and your friend
Bring your family and friends to enjoy this experience
Pack it up now
Get everything you need, get ready for the ride
Choo, choo, ride on this, choo, choo
Enjoying the journey, make the train sounds and ride on
And, boo, you need to stop faking, and come on with me
Don't be shy, let's have fun together
I wanna take you home with me, to be alone with me
I want to spend some private time with you
And I can see you wanna hide it, come on, just divide it
You may want to play it cool, but I see that you're excited, let's share this experience
And please don't knock it, until you ride it
Don't judge this experience before you try it, it's fun!
So to all of you girls, you know, I'm calling your name
Hey girls, you're invited to come and join this ride
Michelle, Tamika and Tanya wanna ride this train, ride out now
Shoutout to these specific girls who want to ride the train
Come on, it's the choo, choo
Let's ride the choo-choo train
Come on, it's the choo, choo train
We're on a fun train ride
If you feel like dancing, well, come on, it's up to you
If you feel like moving to the rhythm, let's dance together
We got the sound to keep you getting down, down
Our music rhythm will keep you dancing
The train is coming through
The train is approaching
I can smell them tranquil breezes from a mile away
We can feel the excitement building up
Graduated from Booze, up to allazay
We've moved on from alcohol, now we have a new, exciting thing to enjoy
Baby, you looking tough to death got your weave done right
You look amazing with your hair done right
It's on so tight, now it's on tonight, yeah, yeah
We're getting really excited, it's happening tonight
Right about now it's about that time for me to holler
It's time for me to get even more excited
Girl, I wanna waller in the back of my Impala
I want to spend some intimate time with you in my car
Woo, don't need no tickets for this thing
You don't need a ticket to ride this train!
Just jump on in, let me hit them switches on the train
Just come in and let's have some fun
And it ain't no thing, it's all the same
It's a chill, fun atmosphere
Get on the train tracks, here we go, so get on the floor
Let's start dancing, we're on the train tracks!
And put a hump in your back
Move your body to the rhythm and have fun
So pack your bags, come on, get ready, say what?
Get ready and pack your things, it's time to have some fun
We're coming through your town
We're passing by your town, join us!
Move your arm up and down
Dance to the rhythm and move your arms up and down
And make that choo choo sound, like this
Make the train sound, like this
Ride that choo, choo, woo, woo
Enjoy the train ride, make the choo-choo sound, woo-woo!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WHITE, JAY MCGOWAN, MICHAEL PHILLIPS, NATHANIEL (CC LEMONHEAD) ORANGE
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