Low
The Hit Crew Lyrics

The Hit Crew's "Low Rider" is an iconic funk and soul anthem that explores the life and persona of the low riding culture. The lyrics specifically articulate the various characteristics of low riding and how the low rider subculture is perceived in society. The song has a deliberately loping and low tempo to mimic the slow-moving vehicles characterized by the subculture, a little bit of everything.

"All my friends know the low rider" is a line that denotes the popularity and notoriety of the low rider subculture in casual circles. The follow-up line, "the low rider is a little higher" is about the vehicles' lower positioning on the street. The song's character is established when the lyrics start to describe the low rider's behavior and attitude explicitly. "Low rider drives a little slower, low rider is a real goer" is a paradoxical statement that alludes to the fact that while low riders are slow-moving, they are also individuals who participate in car culture and are deeply committed to the lifestyle.

Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the low riders know their streets well and are generally well-connected, as seen in the lines "low rider knows every street, yeah, low rider is the one to meet, yeah." The music continues to the end with the lyrics encouraging the listeners to take a trip with me, suggesting an invitation to be part of the action and bask in the low rider's charm and energy.