Old school
R.K. Cerman Lyrics
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If you, if you ride old, ride slow
Candy, candy paint, slamming these doors
If you ride old, ride slow, ride old, ride slow
Ride old, ride slow, slamming, slamming these doors
I remember way back in the day
All I wanted was a candy car with hella flakes
From the sub, work the juice, bitch I want the bass
Can't be turning on a dime cause the rims scrape
Kill switches for them jackers outchea tryna take
That's my prized possession in recession kept me straight
Clear my mind then recline on the runway, from Monday to Sunday
Just me and my old school (repeat)
Ride, ride, ride clean
If you, if you ride old, ride slow
Candy, candy paint, slamming these doors
If you ride old, ride slow, ride old, ride slow
Ride old, ride slow, slamming, slamming these doors
Ain't nothing changed, still the same country bumpkin
M-I crooked Super Southern don't be trippin' on my rims
I'd rather sit higher than bald eagles on shoulders of giant people
If I'm gon' ride, hell, I don't know about them
Popping my collar, rocking gators, fuck some Prada
Be a scholar of this pimpin' to the very very end
Forever official like words out the scripture
Off the Richter, saw the future through my rear-view lens
Just me and my old school (repeat)
Ride, ride, ride clean
If you, if you ride old, ride slow
Candy, candy paint, slamming these doors
If you ride old, ride slow, ride old, ride slow
Ride old, ride slow, slamming, slamming these doors
See it ain't just a car, it ain't just a whip
It's a time machine, it's a spaceship, it's precious
You gotta take your time, you can't be rubbing on them curbs
And hitting them potholes
You gotta ride clean and ride slow
Me and my old school
Ride, ride, ride clean
If you, if you ride old, ride slow
Candy, candy paint, slamming these doors
If you ride old, ride slow, ride old, ride slow
Ride old, ride slow, slamming, slamming these doors
"Old School" by R.K. Cerman is an ode to classic cars that were popular in the past. The song highlights the importance of riding clean and slow, with candy paint and slamming doors. The lyrics are a nostalgic tribute to a bygone era of American car culture. Cerman reminisces about his youth, and how all he wanted was a candy car with hella flakes.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for old cars to be ridden slowly and deliberately. Cerman warns against rubbing against curbs and potholes which might put the car at risk. He sees classic cars as more than just vehicles, but as time machines or spaceships that transport their owners to an earlier time.
In the second verse, Cerman references his Southern roots and how his love for classic cars has not changed over time. He extols the virtues of pimpin and sitting high to feel like an eagle on the shoulders of a giant. He believes that old cars hold a special place in the heart of all those who cherish the past and the great memories that come with them. The song exudes nostalgia and the joy of the past's simpler times, much like the joys of driving a timeless classic car.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride, ride, ride clean
Drive your car in a neat and tidy way
If you, if you ride old, ride slow
If you have an old classic car, take it for a slow ride
Candy, candy paint, slamming these doors
Decorate your classic car with fancy, flashy paint and slam the doors with pride
I remember way back in the day
A reminiscence of the past when all he wanted was a flashy car with custom paint and crushing hoes
All I wanted was a candy car with hella flakes
An expressed wish from the past to own a classic car with fancy custom paint
Crushing hoes, slamming doors while the chassis shake
Driving around town looking for girls to impress by slamming the car doors and making the car shake
Can't be turning on a dime cause the rims scrape
Not being able to make sharp turns because the oversized wheels scrape the car's body
Kill switches for them jackers outchea tryna take
Installing safety measures to protect the car from being stolen by carjackers
That's my prized possession in recession kept me straight
In times of economic hardship, his car served as a valuable asset and a source of comfort
Clear my mind then recline on the runway, from Monday to Sunday
When driving his car, he can clear his mind and relax, enjoying his ride all week long
Ain't nothing changed, still the same country bumpkin
Despite having a fancy car, he is still the same humble person he used to be
M-I crooked Super Southern don't be trippin' on my rims
As a proud southern person, he doesn't want anyone to judge him based on his oversized and flashy wheels
I'd rather sit higher than bald eagles on shoulders of giant people
He prefers to sit high up in his car, feeling like he's on top of the world and in control
Popping my collar, rocking gators, fuck some Prada
He prefers to wear flashy and expensive clothes, rather than conforming to mainstream fashion trends
Be a scholar of this pimpin' to the very very end
He is dedicated to the lifestyle of owning and driving classic cars, and will continue to do so until the end of his days
Forever official like words out the scripture
He considers himself an expert in the art of owning and driving classic cars, much like a religious scholar is knowledgeable about his holy texts
Off the Richter, saw the future through my rear-view lens
He has a deep understanding of the past and the present, and uses this knowledge to prepare for the future
See it ain't just a car, it ain't just a whip
His classic car is much more than just a vehicle to him
It's a time machine, it's a spaceship, it's precious
He sees his car as a precious and unique machine that can transport him to a different place and time
You gotta take your time, you can't be rubbing on them curbs
To preserve the car's value and appearance, he advises drivers to take their time and avoid damaging the car on curbs and potholes
And hitting them potholes
He further emphasizes the importance of avoiding potholes when driving a classic car
Me and my old school
The ultimate bond between him and his classic car
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT, MARCUS EDWARDS, MIKE HARTNETT, STAYVE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Russell
Excellent mix brother! It's so refreshing to put on music that you don't have to worry about it offending someone. Also, and this is super important, you're not saying your name every five minutes! Excellent ππ½πππ½β¨οΈ
Dee Herron
Amazing mix
Bobby Williams
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Anthony Grayson
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Angie Butler
WOW!! Excellent!! This brother is "NOT" playing with this mix!! He has taken me back to my late teens, early 20's. I see myself back on the dance floor and the roller skating rink. Some "GREAT" times and memories. Thank you. π
K MIXSON
Glad you enjoyed it
Vanessa Craighead
That's what's up
Symphoni Delgado
Absolutely love this mix. Been on repeat all day. So many memories β€