Stroud and Mast originally met as students at Skidmore College, but did not work together musically until 2001, when their project was named Cherry (later the name of the final song on their debut album). Written and recorded in the bedroom of Mast's Crown Heights, Brooklyn apartment, the band's debut album Ratatat for XL Recordings was released in 2004. This album is entirely instrumental, except for excerpts of dialogue at the ends of some tracks. Ratatat has toured with bands such as Interpol, Clinic, Junior Boys, The Killers, The Faint, Daft Punk, The Shins and most recently Björk.
Ratatat have been known to remix other artists' songs, most notably on their limited 2004 release Ratatat Remixes Mixtape Vol 1, which garnered the attention of Rolling Stone. In 2005, the band remixed a track for Swedish band Shout Out Louds and The Knife.
In August 2006, Ratatat released a second album Classics, from which the single Wildcat was taken.
In October 2006, a demo album from Ratatat entitled 9 Beats was leaked online. This set of tracks does not appear on any official discography listings. The tracks consist of short instrumental electronic musical pieces and demos for their next mixtape.
This release was followed by another remix album, Ratatat Remixes Mixtape Vol 2 which was released in 2007. This album featured 14 new remixes featuring: Bun B, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Slim Thug, Devin the Dude, Young Jeezy, T.I., Beanie Sigel, Pimp C, Ludacris, Young Buck, Saigon, Juvenile, Z-ro, Memphis Bleek, Kanye West and exclusive tracks from Despot and Beans.
A third album, LP3, was released on July 8th, 2008.
In late April 2010, Ratatat's fourth album, LP4 was leaked online. The originally announced release date was June 8th, 2010.
Both musicians have had experience with other projects, such as Mast's E*Vax and Carpet Musics and Stroud's stage work with Ben Kweller and Florida's alternative rock band Dashboard Confessional.
The track Seventeen Years was featured in the 2008 movie Cloverfield.
The track Loud Pipes was featured in MLB 07: The Show for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and Playstation Portable.
For merchandise visit, http://www.ratatatmusic.com
Shorty Wanna Ride
Ratatat Lyrics
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Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Oh You ain't Never Been To The Dirty, Dirty Before?
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
c'mon Ride With Young Buck
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
My 24's Spinnin', The Sticker's Still On 'Em
The Same Ol' Hoes, But A Nigga Still Want 'Em
I'm Parkin Lot Pimpin' On Another Nigga Woman
She Pullin Up Her Skirt, Tryin Show A Nigga Sumthin
Ya' Car Cloudy, My Niggas All Rowdy
This Heinesy Got A Nigga Drowsy, I'm Outty
Now Where Them Hoes At, Look I'm Tryin To Take You Home
So What'cha Got Ya Girlfriends, Bitch Bring 'Em On
Hoe I'm Tryin To Break A Bone, When I Get In Them Draw's
To The Window, To The Muthafuckin Walls
What A Nigga Don't Know won't Hurt Him'
If Ya' Got A Old Man, Bitch I Ain't Worried
And I Got Plenty Room If Ya Think You want to Roll
See This Is What They Make Caddillac Trucks For
Let's Go To A Place You Ain't Never Been, Down In The Country
I Bet Ya, I Have Ya Sayin' Ya Love Me
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
She Ain't Got A Brain, The Liquor Got Right
It's Aight, 'cause, You Can Be My Wife, But Only For Tonight
Get Ya Ass On This Bike, I Can Show You I'm'a Ryder
The 600 Coupe, With The Old School Wires
Geovanni Rims, With Perely's On The Tires
They Said 22's Wouldn't Fit, But They Liers
We Can Take A Trip To The Hood And Back
Then Go And Get A Room, How Hood Is That?
What'cha Waitin' On Shorty? This The Chance Of Your Life
What I Mean What I See In Them Jeans, I Like
You Don't Know What Your Missin', Just Quit Talkin And Listen
See I'm Just Holdin Up Traffic, I'm Just Right Here Sittin'
Think About It 'For I Bounce, And You Holla, I'm Wrong
And Ya' See Your Best Friend, In This Impala, Ridin' On Chrome
If Your Ballin In Your Money Long, You Can Relate
But All Them Broke Ass Niggas Gon' Hate
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
You Can Bounce If You Want To, Freak If You Want To
G-Unit In This Bitch, Shortayyy
What You Gon' Do?
Buck If You 'Bout That, I Can Make 'Em Bounce Back
G-Unit In This Bitch, Shortayyy
Where The South At?
Bounce If You Want To, Freak If You Want To
G-Unit In This Bitch, Shortayyy
What You Gon' Do?
Buck If You 'Bout That, I Can Make 'Em Bounce Back
G-Unit In This Bitch, Shortayyy
Where The South At?
want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
Don't Be Scared Now
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
The lyrics to "Shorty Wanna Ride" by Young Buck is a typical rap song that is peppered with sexual innuendos, strong language, and boasts about material possessions like cars and rims. The song mainly talks about a girl wanting to join the rapper for a ride around the city, where they enjoy smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol, and engaging in sexual activities. The singer of the song is trying to persuade the singer about all the fun things they can do if they ride with him. He brags about his car, his rims, and his ability to take the girl to interesting and adventurous places she has never been to.
Additionally, the singer also makes references to the "Dirty, Dirty," seemingly referring to the Southern United States or a particular city. He also speaks about his opulent lifestyle, where he has an abundance of money surrounding him, and he's not afraid to flaunt his wealth or steal other men's girlfriends. The sexually explicit nature of the song may be offensive to some and the use of derogatory language may trivialize women's issues. However, the key takeaway from this song is the power imbalance in relationships and how some people use material items to lure others into situations they may not want to be in.
Line by Line Meaning
Shorty want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
The singer is inviting someone to come with them on a ride in their car.
Oh You ain't Never Been To The Dirty, Dirty Before?
The singer is surprised that the person they are talking to has never been to a certain location.
c'mon Ride With Young Buck
The singer is urging the person to ride with them.
We Can Get Low, Hop Into The Chevy 4 Door
The artist is suggesting that they can lower the car and get inside.
Blow Dro, want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
The artist is suggesting that they can smoke marijuana and ride together.
Let Ya Hair Down, You Said You want to Thug
The singer is suggesting that the person should relax and let their hair down, because they said they want to act like a 'thug.'
Don't Be Scared Now
The singer is reassuring the person that there is no need to be afraid.
My 24's Spinnin', The Sticker's Still On 'Em
The artist is describing the rims on their car that are still new and have their brand stickers on them.
The Same Ol' Hoes, But A Nigga Still Want 'Em
The artist is referring to a group of women and explaining that even though they are the same ones as always, they still find them attractive.
I'm Parkin Lot Pimpin' On Another Nigga Woman
The artist is describing themselves as someone who is 'pimping' or flirting with another man's woman in a parking lot.
She Pullin Up Her Skirt, Tryin Show A Nigga Sumthin
The woman the singer is with is lifting up her skirt to try and 'show off' to the singer.
Ya' Car Cloudy, My Niggas All Rowdy
The artist is commenting on the dirty state of the person's car and the behavior of their friends.
This Heinesy Got A Nigga Drowsy, I'm Outty
The singer has likely been drinking beer and says that it has made them sleepy and they are ready to leave.
Now Where Them Hoes At, Look I'm Tryin To Take You Home
The singer is asking where the women are and is suggesting that they go home together.
So What'cha Got Ya Girlfriends, Bitch Bring 'Em On
The singer is suggesting that the person brings their friends along if they have any with them.
Hoe I'm Tryin To Break A Bone, When I Get In Them Draw's
The artist is saying that they want to engage in sexual activity with this person when they are alone.
To The Window, To The Muthafuckin Walls
The artist is referring to part of a popular song lyric, often used to signify excitement or anticipation.
What A Nigga Don't Know won't Hurt Him'
The singer is saying that if someone doesn't know about something, they can't be hurt by it.
If Ya' Got A Old Man, Bitch I Ain't Worried
The singer is saying that they are not worried if the person they are with has a partner already.
And I Got Plenty Room If Ya Think You want to Roll
The artist is suggesting that there is plenty of room in the car if they want to go for a ride.
See This Is What They Make Caddillac Trucks For
The artist is saying that this vehicle was made for cruising around in and having fun.
Let's Go To A Place You Ain't Never Been, Down In The Country
The artist is suggesting that they go to a new location that the person has never visited before, in the countryside.
I Bet Ya, I Have Ya Sayin' Ya Love Me
The singer is suggesting that they can make the person say they love them after they have had a good time together.
She Ain't Got A Brain, The Liquor Got Right
The artist is saying that the person they are with is not thinking clearly because of the alcohol they consumed.
It's Aight, 'cause, You Can Be My Wife, But Only For Tonight
The singer is suggesting that they can be in a temporary relationship with the person for the night, but not any longer.
Get Ya Ass On This Bike, I Can Show You I'm'a Ryder
The singer is encouraging the person to get on their motorcycle with them, and is saying that they are a skilled rider.
The 600 Coupe, With The Old School Wires
The singer is describing their car, which is a 600 Coupe with old-fashioned wire wheels.
Geovanni Rims, With Perely's On The Tires
The artist is describing the wheels on their car in more detail.
They Said 22's Wouldn't Fit, But They Liers
The artist is saying that people claimed their wheels wouldn't fit on their car, but they were wrong because they did fit.
We Can Take A Trip To The Hood And Back
The singer is suggesting that they can go on a brief trip to a less-than-desirable neighborhood and then come back.
Then Go And Get A Room, How Hood Is That?
The singer is suggesting that after their trip, they can go somewhere like a cheap motel to have sex.
What'cha Waitin' On Shorty? This The Chance Of Your Life
The artist is urging the person to take advantage of this opportunity with them.
What I Mean What I See In Them Jeans, I Like
The artist is saying that they like what they see when looking at the person's body in their tight pants.
You Don't Know What Your Missin', Just Quit Talkin And Listen
The artist is saying that the person doesn't realize what they are missing out on, so they should be quiet and listen to the artist's suggestions.
See I'm Just Holdin Up Traffic, I'm Just Right Here Sittin'
The singer is saying that they are slowing down the flow of cars because they are stopped on the side of the road.
Think About It 'For I Bounce, And You Holla, I'm Wrong
The artist is warning the person to think carefully before making any decisions, or they will blame the artist if anything goes wrong.
And Ya' See Your Best Friend, In This Impala, Ridin' On Chrome
The singer is pointing out that the person's friend is also in the vicinity, driving a car with shiny wheels.
If Your Ballin In Your Money Long, You Can Relate
The singer is saying that only someone who is wealthy and has a lot of money will understand what they are talking about.
But All Them Broke Ass Niggas Gon' Hate
The singer is saying that people who do not have enough money to enjoy this lifestyle will not appreciate it and might be envious.
You Can Bounce If You Want To, Freak If You Want To
The artist is saying that it is up to the person what they would like to do during their time together.
G-Unit In This Bitch, Shortayyy
The artist is referencing their affiliation with the hip-hop group G-Unit.
What You Gon' Do?
The singer is asking the person what they would like to do next.
Buck If You 'Bout That, I Can Make 'Em Bounce Back
The singer is saying that if the person is serious about this, they can help them succeed.
Where The South At?
The artist is asking where in the southern United States they are at, as this song is associated with southern rap music.
Bounce If You Want To, Freak If You Want To
The artist is reiterating that it is up to the person what they would like to do during their time together.
want to Ride With Me, Ride With Me
The artist is once again inviting the person to ride with them in their car.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID N BROWN, LA MARQUIS N JEFFERSON, CRAIG N LOVE, JONATHAN H SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
T3RR0R XLR
goddamn this beat fucking BASED
T3RR0R XLR
better then the OG
Griefin'
Dope as fuck.
Deepak Sridhar
Bomb
Luis Barba
dropp it
Da Real RonBo
This shit knockd
mansa shaka
Now Slaps~
L. Rocha
so fucking good
mansa shaka
Still Bueno~