Night Rider
Rahzel & Slick Rick Lyrics


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Alright Rahzel you gonna be alright?
Okay KITT
Turn into the car
KITT
It's Michael a.k.a. Slick Rick the Ruler you alright?
Let's go
Put my seatbelt on KITT
Stop right here, where we at?
Shotty part of Brooklyn it gets rough out here KITT
(Michael's callin, I have to go)
I don't know how we gon' do this
Wait right here, I'll be right back
(Michael's callin, I have to go)
(Callin the Rick,I have to go)

Rap battle one two, one two, check it out
All alone, gold song, like Mike Corleone
Get a little while in the pen, still hold the throne
Blood is the same for us to spill
I give off the impression it's no thing for us to kill
Around the way with, street corner game, Pat Sajak
Got kids to feed, you can't stop the paycheck! (Mhmm)
A lettergram said that you're ahead of him
Nowhere on the planet nigga can't rap better than
So know that I'm the flyest, bypass
by you and your tired-ass bow down to my ass
I shit on a kid want to vic wanted KITT
What's Slick Rick, this one is dead
Life's finished, this rapper
Me and Rahzel on the record no cat career finished
Jump in my car, better buckle up
KITT, hurry, get me 'cross town to wreck another club

"For all of y'all, keepin y'all in health (to what?)
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself"
Rahzel, what's my name? Ehh-ehh, ehh-Slick Rick
What's the timeframe? Six minutes to desination
Set the hydraulics Awwahha, "Ohh my gosh!"
and the low mileage, make sure the car's polished
Got all the girls screamin just to hear me flow
Aha-wweeh, "Hereeeee we goooooooo..."

No not rich, old boy bougie
Car KITT known to get Rolls Royce pussy
In front of y'all opponent, the man be arrogant
Is there some part of "I can slaughter anyone" that all you don't get?
My records, are ??, how dare announce attack us
Jack shit suave more debonaire about your black ass
Slick pose with another gold hit
By self eliminate a motherfucker whole click
All assume in the cut
Motherfucker even question if I'm human or not!
Who that swingin in Seacaucus? The gorgeous, of course it's
thoughtless, c'mon KITT, the King of New York is
And now it's gettin kind of dark,
Westside Highway, park by the Tunnel
Bad car horn oinks off the man's points
Walk in, niggaz havin a ball off of Rah's joint

"For all of y'all, keepin y'all in health (to what?)
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself"
Rahzel, what's my name? Ehh-ehh, ehh-Slick Rick
What's the timeframe? Six minutes to desination
Set the hydraulics Awwahha, "Ohh my gosh!"
and the low mileage, make sure the car's polished
Got all the girls screamin just to hear me flow
Aha-wweeh, "Hereeeee we goooooooo..."

"For all of y'all, keepin y'all in health (to what?)
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself"
Rahzel, what's my name? Ehh-ehh, ehh-Slick Rick
What's the timeframe? Six minutes to desination
Set the hydraulics Awwahha, "Ohh my gosh!"
and the low mileage, make sure the car's polished
Got all the girls screamin just to hear me flow
Aha-wweeh, "Hereeeee we goooooooo..."

"For all of y'all, keepin y'all in health (to what?)
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself"
Rahzel, what's my name? Ehh-ehh, ehh-Slick Rick
What's the timeframe? Six minutes to desination
Set the hydraulics Awwahha, "Ohh my gosh!"
and the low mileage, make sure the car's polished




Got all the girls screamin just to hear me flow
Aha-wweeh, "Hereeeee we goooooooo..."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Night Rider" by Rahzel and Slick Rick describe the two artists cruising through Brooklyn in a car with hydraulics named KITT. The car is a reference to the 1980s TV show Knight Rider, which featured a car with advanced technology named KITT. As they drive through the rough parts of Brooklyn, Slick Rick raps about his status as a top rapper and his ability to overcome any challenge. He also boasts about his arrogance and debonair attitude, claiming that he can slaughter anyone who dares to challenge him.


The chorus of the song is a repeated sample of "Just to See You Smile and Enjoy Yourself" by Slave. Rahzel references the sample by asking "For all of y'all, keepin y'all in health (to what?) Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself." The song ends with Rahzel asking Slick Rick about their destination time and setting the hydraulics of the car as they cruise to another club to perform.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 1999, over a decade after the TV show Knight Rider ended in 1986. Another interesting fact is that Rahzel is known for his beatboxing skills and incorporates them into the song by vocalizing the car sounds and horns. Slick Rick's verse on the song was recorded over the phone while he was in jail.


Additionally, the sample used in the song "Just to See You Smile and Enjoy Yourself" was also used in Jay-Z's song "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" from his 2003 album The Black Album. The song has been featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV and is on the soundtrack for the 1999 film In Too Deep.


The chords for the song "Night Rider" by Rahzel and Slick Rick are not known as the song is predominantly a hip-hop track.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright Rahzel you gonna be alright?
Slick Rick checks in on Rahzel to make sure he’s good before they start their journey.


Okay KITT Turn into the car KITT
Slick Rick gives the command to KITT, his car, to transform into the ride that they will travel in.


It's Michael a.k.a. Slick Rick the Ruler you alright? Let's go Put my seatbelt on KITT
Slick Rick introduces himself to Rahzel, making sure he is buckled up and ready to hit the road.


Stop right here, where we at? Shotty part of Brooklyn it gets rough out here KITT
Slick Rick pauses to check out where they are before hitting the road, warning KITT that they are in a potentially dangerous part of Brooklyn.


(Michael's callin, I have to go) I don't know how we gon' do this Wait right here, I'll be right back (Michael's callin, I have to go) (Callin the Rick,I have to go)
Slick Rick has to make a quick stop to handle some business before they can continue on their journey, apologizing to Rahzel for the delay.


Rap battle one two, one two, check it out All alone, gold song, like Mike Corleone Get a little while in the pen, still hold the throne Blood is the same for us to spill I give off the impression it's no thing for us to kill Around the way with, street corner game, Pat Sajak Got kids to feed, you can't stop the paycheck! (Mhmm) A lettergram said that you're ahead of him Nowhere on the planet nigga can't rap better than So know that I'm the flyest, bypass by you and your tired-ass bow down to my ass I shit on a kid want to vic wanted KITT What's Slick Rick, this one is dead Life's finished, this rapper Me and Rahzel on the record no cat career finished Jump in my car, better buckle up KITT, hurry, get me 'cross town to wreck another club
Slick Rick raps about his rap battle skills and triumphs, his street smarts, and how he's going to make it to his next gig to wreck another club with Rahzel’s help. All while making sure he and Rahzel are safely buckled in while KITT is rushing them across town.


"For all of y'all, keepin y'all in health (to what?) Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself" Rahzel, what's my name? Ehh-ehh, ehh-Slick Rick What's the timeframe? Six minutes to desination Set the hydraulics Awwahha, "Ohh my gosh!" and the low mileage, make sure the car's polished Got all the girls screamin just to hear me flow Aha-wweeh, "Hereeeee we goooooooo..."
Slick Rick has Rahzel repeat his catchphrase to keep the energy up while they cruise to their destination. He’s also meticulous about KITT’s appearance, performance, and making sure they arrive on time for the show.


No not rich, old boy bougie Car KITT known to get Rolls Royce pussy In front of y'all opponent, the man be arrogant Is there some part of "I can slaughter anyone" that all you don't get? My records, are ??, how dare announce attack us Jack shit suave more debonaire about your black ass Slick pose with another gold hit By self eliminate a motherfucker whole click All assume in the cut Motherfucker even question if I'm human or not! Who that swingin in Seacaucus? The gorgeous, of course it's thoughtless, c'mon KITT, the King of New York is And now it's gettin kind of dark, Westside Highway, park by the Tunnel Bad car horn oinks off the man's points Walk in, niggaz havin a ball off of Rah's joint
Slick Rick continues to boast about his success and confidence as he and Rahzel make their way through New York City. He’s aware of his detractors but maintains his unshakeable arrogance, playing it cool with another gold hit. Slick Rick also marvels at KITT's sleek car while they park near Westside Highway, observing how people are enjoying Rahzel’s music




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ricky M. L. Walters, Rozell Manely Brown

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I Support the Current Thing

I used to watch Slick on "Lyricists Lounge", the freestyle sketch show on MTV in high school in like 2000...he MURDERED everyone, the "top" rappers in the game, hes the greatest lyricist/storyteller ever, period, end of story, listen up.

BZeeeB

Pete Salvano whaaaat?? Are those episodes online anywhere?!

Daniela Maskovich

still holds up of course, with Rahzel & Slick Rick. love u Slick Rick !!!!

Miese213

The Beat is SICK

donald fournier

I love this song

Joe Cunningham

Love this

DanyT77

YEAAAAAAH!!!!...Rahzel,THE BEST OF THE BEST TO THE BEATBOXING!!!!.....

motorbikematty

havent heard this since high school.. thanks for the upload

djSpinege

i had this! So dope

Damien Heaft

good use of throat singing or speaking. transforming beyond evolution

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