Ridin
UGK Lyrics

Ridin' dirty
The song is about driving a car and carrying drugs while trying to evade the police.

Straight up dedicated to them Cadillacs
The song pays homage to the Cadillac car brand, which is popular in the southern United States.

I'm ridin' dirty, know what I'm sayin'
The singer (Pimp C) is driving a car with illegal drugs and is aware of the risks involved.

Comin' down on that slab, boy
The artist is driving on a long straight road or highway known as a 'slab.'

I'm ridin' dirty, forreal tho, ridin' dirty
The artist reiterates that they are driving with illegal drugs and may be at risk of being arrested by the police.

Have you ever been rollin' in a clean ass 'Lac
The singer asks if the listener has ever driven a Cadillac vehicle that is in good condition.

Blowin' big out the window, everybody got a sack
The singer is smoking marijuana and has enough to share with passengers in the car.

Got my heat right between my seat, got a box of them thangs
The artist has a gun within easy reach and a box of drugs to sell if necessary.

In case these fools start playin' with me
The artist is prepared to use their gun or drugs as a defense if they are threatened or robbed by other people.

You'd be surprised how them boppers wink, girl I can't stop
The artist finds it difficult to resist women who are flirting with him, even when he is driving and carrying drugs.

Give my headlights a blink and roll them up out the top
The singer signals to women by flashing his car headlights and rolling down the car roof to show off.

And keep movin', and keep rollin'
The artist intends to keep driving and selling drugs to make money.

Fools that don't be holdin', I'm comin through and foldin'
The singer is willing to sell drugs to people who are not afraid of getting caught by the police and making a profit from their vulnerability.

And I can't stand snitches, wanna kill alla y'all
The singer has no tolerance for people who betray others and is willing to harm or kill anyone who snitches on him to the police.

Even though some bustas thought I'm still rollin' like a ball
The singer has overcome obstacles and continues to thrive in the drug trade.

And having things my way, hittin' that highway
The artist enjoys the freedom and lifestyle that comes with being a drug dealer on the move.

Sellin' that big yay, a plush-ass place to stay
The artist sells large quantities of cocaine and has a comfortable home.

Po-lice, they wanna run in
The singer is aware that the police might raid their home or car to arrest them for drug possession or trafficking.

Talkin' on cell phones got a lotta kings done in
Using cell phones to discuss drug deals can be intercepted and used as evidence to convict drug dealers.

I wanna live like Arnold, Willis and Mr. Drummond
The artist admires the wealthy and luxurious lifestyle portrayed in the TV show Diff'rent Strokes.

And keep my paper sturdy, big birds and tight herbs
The artist wants to accumulate wealth and surround themselves with attractive and desirable women.

Fool, I'm ridin' dirty, uh, what
The artist is reminding the listener that they are driving with drugs and are at risk of being arrested.

Tell me can you feel it? Man, nothin' can save ya
The singer is confident in their drug operation and believes that they cannot be caught or stopped by anyone.

I believe it's that season for gettin' yo papers
The artist believes that this is the best time to make money and gather wealth.

Or haven't you heard about them birds? We call it that cheese
The singer is referring to drugs, specifically cocaine, which they describe as 'birds' or 'cheese.'

In Texas we get it with ease, hit I-10 if you please
The singer boasts that obtaining drugs in Texas is easy and suggests a highway route to transport the drugs out of state.

But these polices, they think they sharp as creases
The singer belittles the police and implies that they are not as intelligent as they think.

For no reasons man, they straight up strippin' cars to pieces
The artist accuses the police of conducting unwarranted searches of cars and causing damage in the process.

Out of suspicion, or if they thinkin' you on a mission
The police may search a car if they suspect it is involved in criminal activity or driven by someone with a motive to commit a crime.

Ain't no wishin' or prayin', they sayin' assume the position
The singer acknowledges that the police will conduct a search and demands cooperation from whoever is apprehended.

Hands behind ya head, down on ya knees
The police will instruct the person to place their hands on their head and kneel to submit to their search.

You get the case and they get yo weight and yo G's
If the police find drugs or money in the car, they will arrest and charge the driver for the offense.

Come on! I use to ride them Port Arthur city streets
The artist reminisces about their past and growing up in Port Arthur, Texas.

With a chick with pretty feets and a box of Philly Sweets
The artist recalls driving with a woman who has attractive feet while smoking Philly Blunt cigars.

They tried to finish me but couldn't get it done
The singer has survived previous attempts on their life or arrest by the police.

So somebody told the law Big Bun was the one ridin' dirty
The police are aware of the artist's identity and drug activities.

Wassup PA, uh, what, ridin' dirty
The singer addresses their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas and declares that they are still driving with drugs.

Beaumont, yeah, uh, man, ridin' dirty
The singer references the city of Beaumont, Texas and proudly announces that they are driving with drugs.

Uh, ridin' dirty, uh, ridin' dirty
The singer repeats the chorus to emphasize that they are not afraid of getting caught by the police.

Chillin' in New York, ridin' dirty
The artist claims to be living in New York City and still driving with drugs despite the risks of doing so in a new environment.

Big D-Town, know what I'm talkin' 'bout, ridin dirty
The artist addresses Dallas, Texas and announces that they are still driving with drugs.

That big H-Town, know what I'm sayin' (Wussup Southside)
The singer addresses Houston, Texas and greets their friends and acquaintances from the southern part of the city.

Uh, uh, ridin' dirty, uh, uh, ridin' dirty
The singer continues to repeat the chorus to express their confidence in getting away with driving with drugs.

Southwest ridin' dirty, wussup Lord J (Know what I'm talk'n 'bout)
The artist references the southwest part of the United States and greets their friend Lord J.

That northside ridin' dirty
The artist announces that people from the north side of Houston are also driving with drugs.

Yeah, that westside ridin' dirty
People from the west side of Houston are also driving with drugs, according to the artist.

That, that, that eastside ridin' dirty
People from the east side of Houston are also driving with drugs, according to the singer.

California ridin' dirty, fools in Oakland ridin' dirty
The artist expands the scope of the song to other parts of the United States, mentioning California and Oakland specifically as places where people are driving with drugs.

My fool Spice ridin' dirty, I know that fool Brad ridin' dirty
The singer mentions two acquaintances named Spice and Brad who are also driving with drugs.

And Big Mike ridin' dirty, and all my fools ridin' dirty
The singer names another acquaintance named Big Mike and suggests that many people they know are driving with drugs.

Uh, uh, what, Baby ridin' dirty
The singer references the rapper Birdman, whose nickname is 'Baby,' and claims that he is driving with drugs.

And Big Bun ridin' dirty, fool Leroy ridin' dirty
The artist includes their own name (Pimp C's real name is Chad Butler), and mentions Leroy, another drug dealer they know.

And Big Mitch ridin' dirty
The artist names another acquaintance named Mitch who is driving with drugs.

Uh, uh uh, all my fools in Louisiana ridin dirty
The singer expands the scope of the song to Louisiana and suggests that many people there are driving with drugs.

Mister Chris ridin' dirty, all my fools in Atlanta ridin' dirty
The singer mentions another acquaintance named Chris who is driving with drugs and expands the scope of the song to Atlanta, Georgia.

South Carolina, North Carolina, ridin' dirty
The artist mentions South Carolina and North Carolina as other areas where people are driving with drugs.

Flippin', dippin' (ridin' dirty) know what I'm sayin'
The artist implies that drug dealing involves buying and selling drugs and that they are making money by doing so.

Up to Washington, ridin' dirty
The artist references Washington state as another location where people are driving with drugs.

Miami, Florida, where they film the Vice
The singer references Miami, Florida, where many drug-related TV shows and movies are filmed.

Know what I'm talkin' 'bout? Ridin' dirty
The artist repeats the chorus to imply that people are driving with drugs all over the United States.

Uh, ridin' dirty, ridin' dirty
The singer ends the song with a repetition of the chorus to reinforce the theme of driving with drugs and taking risks to earn money.