Cadillac
Trae ft Paul WallThree 6 MafiaJaytonLil Boss of S.L.A.B Lyrics

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Blinded by a million shades
I couldn't see their eyes
I couldn't see their eyes
The eyes of the crazies who drive

I couldn't see their eyes
I couldn't see their eyes
Chrome and plastic wheeled star-fighters

Smiled the psycho pink late nighters

Taking terror to the west end
As the heroes from the east end
Come down to shake the street
On the night of the Cadillacs
On the night of the Cadillacs

Shaken by a certain vibe
I couldn't read their minds
I couldn't read their minds
The minds of the devils who ride

I couldn't read their minds
I couldn't read their minds
Gleam amp spray canned wild stallions
Manic horsemen drag technicians

Radiators eat the west end
More trophies for the east end
Come round to mince the meat
On the night of the Cadillacs
On the night of the Cadillacs

Salute as they go by
The ones about to die
Salute as they go by
The ones about to die

Driven by a rock and roll sound
I couldn't reach their ears
I couldn't reach their ears
Driven by a rock and roll sound

I couldn't reach their ears
I couldn't reach their ears
Pinkies versus sidewalk killers
Berserk ballet of taunting thrillers

Mad marauders for the west end
Dread the duellists from the east end
Come watch the new elite

On the night of the Cadillacs
On the night of the Cadillacs
On the night of the Cadillacs

On the night of the Cadillacs
On the night of the Cadillacs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Cadillac" by Trae ft Paul Wall, Three 6 Mafia, Jayton, and Lil Boss of S.L.A.B's describe a chaotic and dangerous scene. The singer is "blinded by a million shades," referring to the bling and flashy accessories of the drivers of Cadillacs racing through the streets. The drivers are depicted as "crazies" and "devils" who ride with a certain vibe that shakes the streets. The violence and danger of the scene is reinforced by the references to "psycho pink late nighters," "manic horsemen drag technicians," and "sidewalk killers." The chorus emphasizes the inevitable consequence of such reckless behavior, with the lyrics "salute as they go by, the ones about to die."

Despite the bleak imagery, the song also has a sense of admiration for the drivers and their machines. The cars are described as "chrome and plastic wheeled star-fighters," "gleam amp spray canned wild stallions," and "pinkies versus sidewalk killers." The drivers and their vehicles are elevated to an elite status, as they race to prove their dominance on the streets.

Overall, "Cadillac" is a song that glorifies the danger and excitement of street racing, while also acknowledging its deadly consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Blinded by a million shades
Overwhelmed by the glitz and glamour of the surrounding cars

I couldn't see their eyes
Unable to make eye contact with the drivers of the other cars due to the bright headlights and flashy features

Chrome and plastic wheeled star-fighters
Cars with shiny metallic and plastic exteriors that resemble futuristic spacecrafts

Taking terror to the west end
Driving with reckless abandon towards the western side of town

As the heroes from the east end
Drivers from the eastern side of town who are known for their impressive cars and driving skills

Come down to shake the street
Arriving to show off their cars and driving abilities on the same street as their western counterparts

Shaken by a certain vibe
Feeling a sense of unease and discomfort in the presence of the other drivers

The minds of the devils who ride
The thoughts and intentions of the other drivers, who are perceived as dangerous and unpredictable

Gleam amp spray canned wild stallions
Cars that have been meticulously maintained and customized to resemble powerful and untamed animals

Manic horsemen drag technicians
Drivers who have extensively modified their cars for high-speed racing

Radiators eat the west end
The cars from the western side of town are no match for the powerful engines and cooling systems of their eastern counterparts

More trophies for the east end
The eastern side of town will undoubtedly come out on top in this display of automotive prowess

Salute as they go by
Giving respect and admiration to the other drivers as they pass by

The ones about to die
Drivers who are taking extreme risks with their cars and potentially putting themselves in danger

Driven by a rock and roll sound
The energy and excitement of the moment is fueled by loud, fast-paced music

Pinkies versus sidewalk killers
The flashy, glamorous cars from the western side of town versus the drivers who are skilled at navigating the tight streets and alleys on foot

Berserk ballet of taunting thrillers
The chaotic and dangerous dance of the drivers as they challenge each other and push themselves to the limit

Mad marauders for the west end
Drivers from the eastern side of town who are determined to dominate their western rivals

Dread the duellists from the east end
The western drivers fear the skill and power of their eastern opponents

Come watch the new elite
Spectators are invited to witness the clash of these two groups of elite drivers and cars

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY IDOL, TONY JAMES

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