Lowrider
War Lyrics
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The low rider is a little higher
The low rider drives a little slower
Low rider, is a real goer
Hey
Low rider knows every street, yeah
Low rider, is the one to meet, yeah
Low rider don't use no gas now
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip and see
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Take a little trip with me
The lyrics of War's song Lowrider is a celebration of the car culture of Chicano communities in Southern California. The song starts with the lines "All my friends know the low rider, the low rider is a little higher." Here, the "low rider" refers to a car that has been customized or modified to be very close to the ground, with a distinctive style involving airbrushed murals, tinted windows, and large sound systems. The "little higher" part of the lyrics refers to how lowriders sit higher than standard custom cars. This type of car is iconic in these communities, and a source of pride and identity.
The second verse continues the theme, stating that the low rider is a sociable vehicle that is perfect for cruising the streets and that it is the one to meet. The third verse is a bit of a pun, referencing how the low rider is so modified that it no longer uses gas but depends on hydraulics to power its movements. Finally, the chorus encourages the listener to take a little trip and see the world from the perspective of the low rider, to experience the vibe and energy of cruising down the streets on a spring day.
In summary, Lowrider is a song that immortalizes the car culture of Chicano communities in Southern California. The lyrics celebrate the low rider car as an essential part of the style and identity of these communities, and invite the listener to experience that same feeling of pride and joy by taking a little trip with the low rider.
Line by Line Meaning
All my friends know the low rider
My friends are all familiar with the low rider car and its unique characteristics.
The low rider is a little higher
The low rider car's chassis is closer to the ground than other cars, but higher than a true lowrider.
The low rider drives a little slower
The low rider car is designed for cruising, not speed and thus moves at a slightly slower pace.
Low rider, is a real goer
The low rider car is a reliable vehicle that can go the distance.
Hey
Exclamation indicating a shift in tone or subject matter.
Low rider knows every street, yeah
The low rider car has traversed many streets and is well-known by the community.
Low rider, is the one to meet, yeah
The low rider car is a popular, iconic vehicle and is worth meeting and checking out in person.
Low rider don't use no gas now
The low rider car is most likely a traditional lowrider, which used hydraulics to move and not gas.
The low rider don't drive too fast
The low rider car typically moves at a slow pace, not faster than is necessary.
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Suggesting a spontaneous desire to take a short drive.
Take a little trip and see
The singer invites their listener to join them in experiencing the open road and checking out the low rider.
Take a little trip, take a little trip
Repetition emphasizes the artist's invitation and eagerness to go for a drive.
Take a little trip with me
The singer is inviting the listener to join them on a drive and to experience the low rider together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gerald Goldstein, Howard Scott, Lee Levitin, Charles Miller, Lonnie Jordan, Morris Dickerson, Harold Brown, Thomas Allen
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@rubedogg6969
Who else thinks WAR belongs in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!
@millardbusey221
F The RARHOF
@mauricejones1050
They should've been in decades ago. What a bunch of crap.
@sidDkid87
the r&r hof is NOT WORTHY of WAR!!!
@alexrosales1175
You said this on a George Benson song too and your right.
@dongray6834
Rock n Roll should be just called music hall of fame .
@granthutchins2016
The coolest song ever with just the right amount of cow bell.
@BlahDBlahDBlah
I gotta tell ya... I could use more cowbell.
@Sven237
The real O.G. music
@daveclemens3134
Damn right boy!