The song was released on August 21, 2006, as the album's third single. "We Ride" is a hip hop and soul ballad. Critical reception of the song was generally positive, as the majority of reviewers praised its relaxing and carefree qualities.
"We Ride" peaked inside the top forty on multiple charts, including Australia, the Flanders and Wallonia regions of Belgium and the United Kingdom. The song peaked inside top ten in Finland and New Zealand. Despite failing to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song peaked at number one on the Dance Club Songs chart and number 34 on the Pop Songs chart. The song's accompanying video was directed by Anthony Mandler, and shot in Miami and the Florida Keys. The video features Rihanna in various scenes, including a beach, nightclub and socialising with friends.
We Ride
Rihanna Lyrics
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It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
It's real late
'Bout a quarter to one
I'm thinking of everything that we've becomeAnd I hate it
I thought we could make it
But I'm ready to dead this
Just wanna forget about it
I saw her pictures
And the letters she sent
You had me thinking
You were out we your friends
I'm so foolish
Play me like I'm stupid
'Cause I thought it was just you and i, oh
Now I look back on the time that we spent and I
See it in my mind playing over and over again
'Cause, boy, right now, you got me breaking down
And I just can't figure out why
But this is what you say (we ride)
Oh
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
We used to say
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
We rideWhen we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
(But, I remember what you used to say)
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
Visions in my mind of the day that we met
You showed me things that I'll never forget
Took me swimming in the ocean
You had my head up in the clouds
Made me feel like I'm floating (yeah)
You think I'm playing when you know it's the truth
Nobody else can do it quite like I do
All my kisses (kisses)
And my loving (and my loving)
But ain't nobody better than us, yeah-yeah
Now I look back on the time that we spent and I
See it in my mind playing over and over again
'Cause, boy, right now, you got me breaking down
And I just can't figure out why
You said (we ride)
Mm
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
We used to say
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
We ride
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
(But, I remember what you used to say)
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
I guess it's over, indefinitely
But you and I know it's not that easy to let go (to let go)
Of everything (of everything) that we planned
And start all over again, hey
Just blame yourself 'cause you blew it
I won't forget how you do it
My sweet baby, this is where the game ends now
Somehow, wanna believe you and me, we can figure it out (oh-oh)
We ride (yeah)
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
Don't I make you say, boy
I wish that you could hold me when I'm lonely
When I need someone to talk to, you would phone me
Just like everything you told me
(When we ride we ride it's 'til the day that we die)
Boy, you forgot about the promises you made me
And now we'll let the memories just fade away
But I remember what you used to say
(When we ride, we ride it's 'til the day that we die)
We ride
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
We used to say
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
We ride
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die ('til we die)
(But, I remember what you used to say)
When we ride, we ride
It's 'til the day that we die
We ride
In the song "We Ride", Rihanna sings about a relationship that has hit a rocky patch. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Ride when we ride we ride, it's 'til the day that we die" which suggests that the couple had a plan to stick together through thick and thin, but things have not gone as planned. The opening lines of the song reveal that it is very late, and the singer is reflecting on everything that the couple has become. The singer expresses frustration and disappointment towards their partner, who she feels has not been honest or faithful. She recalls seeing pictures and letters from another person, which made her realize that her partner had not been truthful about the company they had been keeping.
Despite this, the song is not a completely negative depiction of the relationship. Rihanna also sings about the good times the couple had together, remembering the day they met and the joy that they shared in each other's company. This creates a sense of uncertainty and confusion, as the singer tries to reconcile their memories with the current state of the relationship. In the end, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing a desire to work things out with her partner and suggesting that they can still figure it out.
Overall, "We Ride" is a deeply personal song that speaks to the emotions that many people feel when a relationship starts to break down. The chorus provides a clear message that suggests the couple had a plan to stick together through thick and thin. The verses then explore the complexities of a relationship, with the good times and the bad, and the hope that things can be made right again.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride when we ride we ride
We stick together through thick and thin
It's 'til the day that we die
Our bond will never break
It's real late
Late at night, when thoughts keep me up
'Bout a quarter to 1
It's almost 1 A.M.
I'm thinking about everything that we've become
Reflecting on our relationship and how far we've come
And I hate it
Feeling upset and frustrated with the current situation
I thought we could make it
Believing that our love was strong enough to overcome anything
But I'm ready to dead this
I'm ready to move on from this relationship
Just wanna forget about it
Trying to erase all memories associated with this person
I saw her pictures
I saw pictures of another woman
And the letters she sent
I read letters that were sent to you by another woman
You had me thinking
You made me believe
You were out with your friends
You were spending time with your friends
I'm so foolish
Feeling foolish for trusting you and your intentions
Play me like I'm stupid
Treating me like I'm naive and easy to deceive
'Cause I thought it was just you and I (oh)
I believed that our relationship was exclusive
Now I look back on the time
Reflecting on our past experiences
That we spent and
The time we shared together
I see it in my mind
Visualizing those memories
Playing over and over again
Reliving those moments
'Cause boy right now
At this moment
You got me breaking down
Causing emotional distress and pain
And I just can't figure out why
Trying to understand why our relationship didn't work out
Visions in my mind
Imagery of our past experiences
Of the day that we met
Thinking back to the day we first met
You showed me things
You exposed me to new experiences and perspectives
That I'll never forget
Memories that will always remain with me
Took me swimming
Took me to the beach to swim
In the ocean
Swimming in the sea
You had my head up in the clouds
You made me feel euphoric
Made me feel like I'm floating (yeah)
Feeling so happy that I feel like I'm floating
You think I'm playing
You believe I'm joking
When you know it's the truth
In reality, what I'm saying is true
Nobody else can do it
No one else can make me feel the way you do
Quite like I do
The unique way you make me feel
All my kisses
All the affection and love I've given you
And my loving
My affection and love for you
But ain't nobody
No one else
Better than us
Our bond and connection is unmatched
I guess it's over
Our relationship has ended
Indefinitely
It's over for an unknown period of time
But you and I know
We both understand
It's not that easy
Moving on is difficult
To let go
Releasing our attachment to one another
Of everything (everything) that we planned
Of all the expectations and goals we had for this relationship
And start all over again
To try again and start anew
Just blame yourself 'cause you blew it
You're responsible for our relationship ending
I won't forget how you do it
I won't forget how you caused our relationship to end
Sweet baby
Term of endearment used for a loved one
This is where the game ends now
Our relationship has come to an end
Somehow wanna believe you and me
Hoping we can still work things out
We can figure it out
We can find a way to make things work
You finna make me say boy
You're making me want to express myself
I wish that you could hold me
I wish you were here to comfort me
When I'm lonely
During times when I'm feeling alone
When I need someone to talk to
When I need someone to confide in
You would phone me
You used to call me
Just like everything you told me
Similar to how you used to reassure me
Boy you forgot about the promises
You didn't keep the commitments you made to me
You made me
You're responsible for my feelings
And now we'll let the memories
Now it's time to let go of the past
Just fade away
The memories will slowly disappear
But I remember
I'll remember
What you used to say
What you used to promise me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Makeba Riddick, Tor Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kerchelle95
2006: my jam
2023: still my jam, WE RIIIIIIIDE, 🎶 🎶
@UndercoverOverthinker
Same! 😂
@carlosedmond347
I love this song. The beat go hard 1:09
@tykiannalawrence252
When We Ride We Ride Its Till The Day That We Die
@sapphire8644
Tbh her songs always got me through life. And now she turned out with such a cool personality.
@cruzbenally9739
2023 before Superbowl .. dang makes me miss high school .. this song hits different now
@patienceturner578
The innocent rihanna ♥
@vernitamcdaniel8617
nox
@quashaeyoung
The Music change her
@PublicNuisance2K25
@@quashaeyoung satanism did