Ride
X DEMO T.A.P.E. Lyrics


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Is it me or life ain't better but
This journey made it possible
To see the colors across the world
Feeling like it's taking off the cold
Like its ringing all the bells
Right next the carnival
Breaking the rules of what's new
Seeing you just wanna fly and roar
Driving a new jaguar down the road
I don't know
What else is much much Better than this
I know
What else is much much better than this
I know
Sorry not sorry but don't you think
Its feeling like a greater sin
We're living more than our destiny
Braver but what else is better more
Than seeing us fly on the road
Living like DiCaprio!
Breaking the rules of what's new
Seeing you just wanna fly and roar
Driving a new jaguar down the road
I don't know
What else is much much Better than this
I know




What else is much much better than this
I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to X DEMO T.A.P.E.'s song "RIDE" paint a picture of a life of sin and darkness. The singer portrays himself as someone who lives a reckless life, drinking, smoking, and having casual sex. The lyrics highlight his disregard for society's norms; he does what he wants and doesn't care about the consequences. He speaks of a feeling of an impending darkness, which seems to be taking over him, and he can't escape from a world of hate. The singer brings up his dreams, work, and bleeding, suggesting that there is a deeper pain within him that he doesn't show on the surface. He claims to be losing his mind, and things seem to be spiraling out of control for him. However, he is ready to retaliate, riding out to make his stand.


The singer's life is consumed by darkness, and the chorus suggests that there is no escape from it. The repetition of the phrase, "Let's ride," is a call for rebellion, a cry for a revolution against society's norms. The singer claims that we are all going to die, and we might as well ride it out. He suggests that it's a matter of life and death, and we have to choose sides. The singer is part of a gang that is ready to ride out and do battle. The song is a call to arms, a call to action, a call for change.


Line by Line Meaning

I drink I smoke I fuck
I engage in hedonistic behaviors.


My kind we fight in the club
My group of people are known for fighting in clubs.


I mix up that vodka with the chronic and I feel that love
I combine alcohol and cannabis and enjoy the feeling it produces.


I dream I work I bleed
I have aspirations, responsibilities, and struggles like anyone else.


I say things that I don't really mean
I sometimes speak without thinking or exaggerate for effect.


I'm not into Jail-bait but my girlfriends only seventeen
I have a girlfriend who is underage.


Can I hit that can I rip that can I lick that Can I get that from behind
I want to engage in sexual activities with someone in various positions.


I'm murdering and stabbing so much vag I'm wanted for vagaside
I engage in promiscuous sexual behavior and use violent metaphors to describe it.


I'm living a life of sin, no I don't have any friends
I feel guilty about my behavior and do not have close companionship.


Now the rain is coming and I'm running from myself again
I am facing internal struggles and feel the need to escape.


I feel this darkness coming over me
I feel overwhelmed by negative emotions.


It's taking over me
These negative emotions are consuming me.


Now you can rest in pieces
I am threatening someone with violence.


By the time the sun goes down
I am prepared to act in a harmful way until the day is over.


Let's ride yeah everybody gonna die
I am fatalistic and believe that everyone will die.


Fuck the world nigga ain't nobody getting out alive
I have a negative outlook on life and believe that death is inevitable.


Let's ride motherfucker we all gonna die
I am encouraging others to adopt my nihilistic perspective.


We already dead ain't nobody getting out
I view life as inherently purposeless and struggle to find value in it.


I paint a picture that's perfect so you can see what I'm saying
I try to communicate my ideas in a clear, vivid way.


I state it perfectly clearly so that you know I ain't playing
I emphasize the sincerity of my message.


Cause I don't give a fuck about you or that shit that you're saying
I am dismissive of other people's opinions and concerns.


Because you caught up in the matrix you blind you sleeping homie
I see others as being uninformed or brainwashed.


But mostly when I drink too much and I'm smoking too much kush and
My negative behaviors intensify when I engage in substance abuse.


I'm under too much pressure I think I think too much
I feel stressed and overburdened, which exacerbates my mental health issues.


I can't find my piece of mind I feel like I'm losing touch
I struggle to maintain a positive mindset and feel disconnected from myself and my surroundings.


I can't take it I can't escape all this hating
I feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the negativity around me.


It's my turn I'm retaliating now
I am ready to seek revenge for perceived wrongs.


I know you feel me nigga, you feel me nigga
I believe that others can relate to my struggles and outlook on life.


So throw your guns up player and raise 'em up high
I am urging others to join me in violent behavior.


It's a revolution you know we can't be denied
I see myself and my group as fighting for a greater cause.


It's (Hed)PE homie we born to ride
I am identifying myself and my group as being destined for a certain lifestyle.


This a motherfuckin' gang and we down for life
I see my group as being like a gang and loyal to each other until death.


Let's ride all day all night
I am encouraging others to adopt my perspective and lifestyle completely.


Let's ride its dead or alive
I see my way of life as being either all-consuming or potentially requiring my sacrifice.


Now I won't stop I just rock and I battle your whole clique
I am confident in my ability to defeat others in conflicts.


You a homo you a trick silly faggot ass bitch
I use homophobic and sexist language to insult others.


I exposed that dirty bitch for the hoe that she is
I am shaming a woman for her sexual behavior.


Make her cry, make her thighs twitch then cum on her tits
I am describing a sexual act in vulgar language.


I'm a rock I'm a roll I'm a shock to your soul
I see myself as having a profound impact on others.


When I flow niggas know I'm like Malcolm come on though
I liken myself to a famous activist and speaker who was a powerful force for change.


Every note that I wrote will make you jump out your throat
I believe that my words and ideas are so powerful that they evoke a visceral reaction in others.


On that high oh so high so I don't know where the time goes
I enjoy the feeling produced by my lifestyle and do not recognize the passage of time.


I try to do right and I can't figure out
I struggle with reconciling my desires and actions with what is considered morally right.


Why I get schizo and psycho I go Jeckle to Hyde
I experience mental health issues and often feel like I am two different people.


It's these voices inside it's that darkness above me
I experience auditory hallucinations and feel overwhelmed by negative emotions.


Makes me turn away from good to bad then to ugly
My mental health issues and negative emotions cause me to behave in ways that are harmful to myself and others.


That's why drugs seem so lovely like a way to escape
I turn to drugs as a way to cope with my struggles and escape my negative feelings.


All this ugliness above me how much more can we take
I feel like the world is full of suffering and negativity and wonder how much more we can endure.


Till we break and we take back the world from these fake motherfuckers
I see myself and others as having a duty to fight back against those who are fake or inauthentic.


I hate big brother uh do you think it's too late
I am critical of those in power and skeptical about the possibility of meaningful change.




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Written by: Horace Tempo

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ali

Demo 1 (1991)
- Random Killing 0:00
- Dream Girl 4:58
- Trible Rites 9:45
- Shadows 11:44
- Can i have a ride 16:30

Demo 2 (1996)
- Boom Cha ka 21:14
- Can I have a ride 25:16
- Chores 31:22
- Bend up 36:40
- Feast of Freaks 40:33

There, now I can listen to this in peace, 



All comments from YouTube:

Frankincensed

I know the Creeps didn't last, but this is good stuff. Maximum Bob going melodic. Nice. Their live shows were a trip. This goes on my Bucket List. Bring back the Creeps!

BubbleRap

Damn right. Bob is one funny, funky, dynamic front man. He can rap about soft spots and then break into a nice melody. And he doesn't show it much, but he's got a great voice. And let's not forget about those awesome Bucket riffs.

John Muddle

lovin' that '91 version of can I have a ride!

Ali

Demo 1 (1991)
- Random Killing 0:00
- Dream Girl 4:58
- Trible Rites 9:45
- Shadows 11:44
- Can i have a ride 16:30

Demo 2 (1996)
- Boom Cha ka 21:14
- Can I have a ride 25:16
- Chores 31:22
- Bend up 36:40
- Feast of Freaks 40:33

There, now I can listen to this in peace, 

Xylopode

No problem ! And thank you for the time tags again :P 

Ali

@Xgame44 Hey, thank you for posting this!!! :)

Xylopode

Thanks ! 

phantasmatt

"Shadows" is one of the best ballads I've ever heard

Chris Cockrell

Ummm Love Bucketheads playing but have you ever heard Still Loving You by The Scorpions ? Lol

Ian Barber

Found my way here by Buckethead doing Hendrix, then found "Musicians Talk about Buckethead". On the vid the guy mentions Mike Patton, so I listened closely, he mentioned the band name.. glad I followed the course. I hate to use the term, but very "bungle-esque". Will be checking out more this is good. Demos are great!

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