Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
White Walls Lyrics


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I wanna be free, I wanna just live
Inside my Cadillac, That is my shit
And I throw it up (I throw that up)
That's what it is (that's what it is)
In my C A D I L L A C bitch (biatch)
Can't see me through my tints (nah ah)
I'm riding real slow (slow motion)
In my paint wet drippin shorty like my 24's (umbrella)
I ain't got 24's (no oh)
But I'm on those Vogues
That's those big white walls, round them hundred spokes
Old school like Olde English in that brown paper bag
I'm rolling in that same whip that my granddad had
Hello haters, damn y'all mad
30k on the Caddy, now how backpack rap is that?

Got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
Got that gas pedal, leaning back, taking my time
I'm blowin' that roof off, letting in sky
I shine, the city never looked so bright

Man I'm lounging in some shit Bernie Mac would've been proud of
Looking down from heaven like damn that's stylish
Smilin', don't pay attention to the mileage
Can I hit the freeway? I'm illegally going 120
Easy weaving in and out of the traffic
They cannot catch me, I'm smashing
I'm ducking bucking them out here
I'm lookin fuckin fantastic, I am up in a classic
Now I know what it's like under the city lights
Riding into the night, driving over the bridge
The same one we walked across as kids
Knew I'd have a whip but never one like this
Old school, old school, Candy paint, two seater
Yea, I'm from Seattle, There's hella Honda Civics
I couldn't tell you about paint neither
But I really want the Caddy so I put in the hours
And roll on over to the dealer
And I found the car I'm dreaming of, i bargain with this geezer
Got the keys in and as I was leaving I started screaming

Got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
Got that gas pedal, leaning back, taking my time
I'm blowin' that roof off, letting in sky
I shine, the city never looked so bright

Backwoods and dope
White hoes in the backseat snorting coke
She doing line after line like she's writing rhymes
I had it hella my love, tryna blow her mind
Cadillac pimpin', my uncle was on
14 years out so excuse me and my niggas was gone
Sendin' portions of his liquor, water in the Patrón
Rather smiling like I won the fucking lottery homes
(fuckin' lottery homes)
Tires with the spokes on it and the vogues too
Mustard and mayonnaise, keeping the buns on ‘em
My dogs hanging out the window
Young as whoosh, fuckin like we ball
Tryna fuck em all, kill the fuckin wimps
See what's poppin' at the mall, meet a bad bitch
Slap her booty with my palms
You can smoke the pussy, I was tearing down the walls
I'm motherfuckin' awe... some
swear these eyes tryna hypnotize
Grip the leather steering wheel while I grip the thighs
See the lust stuck up in her eyes
Maybe she like the ride or did she like the smoke?
Girl does she want it low?
This shit a Coupe de Ville so you'll never know
So we cruise for minutes, my nigga fuck the limit
Got a window tinted for showing gangstas in it
Slide till the gas is finished, Q

Got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
Got that gas pedal, leaning back, taking my time
I'm blowin' that roof off, letting in sky
I shine, the city never looked so bright

Got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
Got that gas pedal, leaning back, taking my time




I'm blowin' that roof off, letting in sky
I shine, the city never looked so bright.

Overall Meaning

The song "White Walls" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis is a celebration of their success and the material possessions that come with it. Macklemore raps about his desire for freedom and the joy he derives from his Cadillac car, the emblem of his success. With his low-riding car and big white-walled tires, he feels like a king on the road, turning heads and enjoying the attention. The lyrics pay homage to classic cars, old-school style, and the pursuit of success. The song is accompanied by an upbeat melody, and the rapper's confident delivery adds to the song's celebratory nature.


The first verse of the song focuses on Macklemore's love for his Cadillac. He emphasizes the importance of his car, which makes him feel free and alive. He highlights the tinted windows and slow ride that make him stand out from the crowd. He mentions that he may not have the flashy rims, but his "Vogues," or the car's big white walls, make up for it. In the second verse, the rapper reflects on his journey of achieving success and acquiring the car of his dreams. He talks about the satisfaction that comes with being able to live his dream and make a statement with his car, which turns heads and commands attention.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be free, I wanna just live
I desire freedom to live according to my desires


Inside my Cadillac, That is my shit
I consider the Cadillac as an important part of my life


And I throw it up (I throw that up)
I proudly assert my love for the Cadillac


That's what it is (that's what it is)
There is no need to question my love for the Cadillac


In my C A D I L L A C bitch (biatch)
I love the Cadillac so much that I call it out by spelling its name


Can't see me through my tints (nah ah)
My tinted windows provide me with privacy


I'm riding real slow (slow motion)
I am driving at a leisurely pace


In my paint wet drippin shorty like my 24's (umbrella)
My fresh coat of paint makes me look attractive and the style of my car's rims is also attractive


I ain't got 24's (no oh)
I do not have 24-inch rims on my Cadillac


But I'm on those Vogues
Instead, I am rolling with Vogues brand of rims


That's those big white walls, round them hundred spokes
These are the variety of rims that I am using


Old school like Olde English in that brown paper bag
My classic Cadillac and its style is similar to malt liquor Olde English drunk out of a brown paper bag


I'm rolling in that same whip that my granddad had
I am cruising in the same kind of car that my grandfather owned


Hello haters, damn y'all mad
I acknowledge that some people may dislike my Cadillac but I do not care


30k on the Caddy, now how backpack rap is that?
My expensive Cadillac contradicts the image of cheapness often associated with backpack rap


Got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive
I own a black Cadillac and I love taking it on night drives


Got that gas pedal, leaning back, taking my time
I love cruising with my Cadillac slowly


I'm blowin' that roof off, letting in sky
I enjoy opening the roof of the car and letting the sky in


I shine, the city never looked so bright
I am amazing and my Cadillac makes everything around me look good too


Man I'm lounging in some shit Bernie Mac would've been proud of
I am chillin' in my luxurious car that Bernie Mac would admire


Looking down from heaven like damn that's stylish
Even in heaven, Bernie Mac would look down and be impressed by the style of my Cadillac


Smilin', don't pay attention to the mileage
I am unbothered by how many miles have been driven in my car


Can I hit the freeway? I'm illegally going 120
I want to drive on the freeway and I am willing to break the law by driving over the speed limit


Easy weaving in and out of the traffic
I am skilled and able to safely maneuver through traffic


They cannot catch me, I'm smashing
I am going too fast for anyone to catch me


I'm ducking bucking them out here
I am avoiding getting caught by other drivers or authorities and have managed to drive past them


I'm lookin fuckin fantastic, I am up in a classic
I look amazing in my classic car


Now I know what it's like under the city lights
I am experiencing the city and its lights in a whole new way with my Cadillac


Riding into the night, driving over the bridge
I am driving over a bridge at night


The same one we walked across as kids
It is the same bridge I walked on as a child


Knew I'd have a whip but never one like this
I always wanted a car but never dreamed that I would own something like this Cadillac


Old school, old school, Candy paint, two seater
My classic Cadillac has a 'Candy paint' color and only has two seats


Yea, I'm from Seattle, There's hella Honda Civics
I am from Seattle where there are a lot of Honda Civics


I couldn't tell you about paint neither
I am not knowledgeable about paint or car maintenance


But I really want the Caddy so I put in the hours
I worked hard to acquire the Cadillac I wanted


And roll on over to the dealer
I went to the dealership to purchase my Cadillac


And I found the car I'm dreaming of, i bargain with this geezer
I found the exact Cadillac I had been dreaming of and successfully negotiated a good deal from the dealer


Got the keys in and as I was leaving I started screaming
I was so excited to own my Cadillac that I screamed as I was leaving the dealership


Backwoods and dope
I am smoking marijuana cigarettes


White hoes in the backseat snorting coke
There are white women riding in the backseat of my car snorting cocaine


She doing line after line like she's writing rhymes
The women are snorting large amounts of cocaine in succession, as if they are writing multiple lines of rap lyrics


I had it hella my love, tryna blow her mind
I was enjoying myself and attempting to impress the women with my behavior


Cadillac pimpin', my uncle was on
I am driving a pimped-out Cadillac, reminiscent of my uncle's style


14 years out so excuse me and my niggas was gone
My uncle has been in prison for 14 years and I am hanging out with my friends without him


Sendin' portions of his liquor, water in the Patrón
My uncle is sending us some of his liquor and I am mixing it with Patrón


Rather smiling like I won the fucking lottery homes (fuckin' lottery homes)
I am very happy and grateful, feeling like I won a lottery


Tires with the spokes on it and the vogues too
My Cadillac has both spoke tires and Vogues rims


Mustard and mayonnaise, keeping the buns on ‘em
I am enjoying hot dogs with mustard and mayonnaise while driving my Cadillac


My dogs hanging out the window
My dogs are enjoying the ride with me, sticking their heads out of the window


Young as whoosh, fuckin like we ball
I am feeling young and carefree, living it up like a baller


Tryna fuck em all, kill the fuckin wimps
I am trying to sleep with as many women as possible and looking down on men who are not as successful with women


See what's poppin' at the mall, meet a bad bitch
I am going to the mall to see what is happening and to meet attractive women


Slap her booty with my palms
I am being aggressive and objectifying women by slapping their butts


You can smoke the pussy, I was tearing down the walls
I am engaging in sexual activity and showing off my prowess


I'm motherfuckin' awe... some
I am confident in myself and believe that I am amazing


Swear these eyes tryna hypnotize
My eyes are so attractive that they seem to hypnotize people


Grip the leather steering wheel while I grip the thighs
I am driving the car while also touching a woman's thighs in a sexual manner


See the lust stuck up in her eyes
The woman is looking at me with desire and attraction


Maybe she like the ride or did she like the smoke?
I am not sure if the woman is attracted to me or if she is just enjoying the ride in my car with the drugs we are using


Girl does she want it low?
I am wondering if the woman wants the car to be driven at a low speed for comfort


This shit a Coupe de Ville so you'll never know
My Cadillac is a Coupe de Ville style and it will always maintain its classic, luxurious style


So we cruise for minutes, my nigga fuck the limit
We are cruising for a while, not caring about the speed limit


Got a window tinted for showing gangstas in it
I got my window tinted to show off my gangster status


Slide till the gas is finished, Q
I will continue to ride until I have no more gas, and then it will be over




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@billybenson69

don't care what anyone says, this is Macklemore's most underrated song.

@matinbahadori3593

bruuuuh. the song? really????? mack himself is criminally underrated too. he deserves a collaberation with eminem

@BIOMISFIT

@@matinbahadori3593 yeah would definitely want that 😀

@jecht86

This is my favorite song by him to drive to for sure.

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