Ride
Young Jeezy feat. YG & Rich Homie Quan Lyrics


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Came in at first, had bad luck
Got a whole lot, remember I ain't had nothin'
We done sold out, now everybody mad at me
Tell 'em roll out, now everybody smashin'
Get ready cause you know we 'bout to be a problem
Hope you ready cause you know it 'bout to be a problem

It's the only way we know to go
Squad up, never roll alone
And we gon' ride on forever
We ride out together
Pull up right in your zone
Take over the street, that's how we roll
And we gon' ride on forever
We ride out together

Fancy when I drive, six cars in the driveway
Cash in the driver door, spend it, do it my way
I fight you like a matador, fresh out the catalog
One fall we all fall, crew like dominoes
But chase vamanos, all my dogs riding smoke
Mob heavy like the Pope, for that pot of gold
We are not alone, boy, better check your tone
You gone need a lot of help, I ain't talkin' bank loans
Sit with us, table last supper
Toast to the brothers, some bad motherfuckers
Yeah, ain't nothin' but pure luxury
You lookin' left to me, should be looking up to me
Preferably one of the best
She ridin' cause we next now and forever to death
Be loyal, real, and respect, stay ahead of the rest
We just sit back, relax, doin' things to impress

It's the only way we know to go
Squad up, never roll alone
And we gon' ride on forever
We ride out together
Pull up right in your zone
Take over the street, that's how we roll
And we gon' ride on forever
We ride out together

Ridin' on ton of waves
And no way these niggas stoppin' me, oh no
Flyin' from a mile away
It's not a problem, only real ones follow me
And I can do this with my eyes closed
Blindfold two times over
Ride solo, I got women and got soldiers
I ain't trippin', you try to get it your night's over
Talkin' all Melatonin, get it and fight coma
What's defeat to a giant, niggas feedin' the fire
History, niggas be less them niggas flee when they flyin'
You don't believe it? Then try it
We don't believe in just tryin'
I call it peoples and leave 'em in 100 pieces divided
That's cold blooded
And I've been this dope for like four summers
And I ain't really going for the he say, or she say
Keep it G for Pete's sake
I know this shit that bone you pick
Might leave you niggas feetless

It's the only way we know to go
Squad up, never roll alone
And we gon' ride on forever
We ride out together
Pull up right in your zone
Take over the street, that's how we roll
And we gon' ride on forever
We ride out together

It's YG 4hunnid!
Is you ridin'?
Is you with all the burglarizing and the violence?
If Jimmy got caught up, but you right there with him
So the police askin' you questions, is you gone keep quiet?
Is you loyal, is you real, is you fake?
When I can't tell that's the type of way that I hate
You got that fake friend, syndrome
There's no cure so your symptoms is gon' show
You know the code, stick around, hold it down, never fold
Like it's a crease up in your Dicky Browns
Hold up, each one teach one
Motivate each one to be somethin'
Cause I ain't just another statistic
I do this and that if you wanna get specific
I'm just tryna make bread come quicker
For me and my day one hitters





Ride out!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ride" by Young Jeezy featuring YG and Rich Homie Quan talks about making it big in life after tough times. They highlight the fact that they were not born with a silver spoon and had their own share of struggles. The song celebrates their success and the fact that they have done so together as a team. The chorus talks of riding together forever, squad up, and never roll alone. The song is an ode to loyalty, respect, and working hard to achieve your dreams. The lyrics speak to the loyal and ride or die mentality that has cemented relationships in many music genres.


The first verse of the song sets the theme of the song, where Young Jeezy raps about coming into their own despite starting with bad luck. He reminisces about how they went from having nothing to selling out and being known. He tells the haters and detractors to roll out since they will only smash everything up. The song's second verse features Rich Homie Quan, who raps about fancy cars and his crew's power. He emphasizes his loyalty, and the fact that they all stick together no matter what, with references to crew, like dominoes as one falls, they all fall. In the third verse, YG raps about being a winner, a giant, and tells the listeners that they should always keep it real, stay loyal to their people, and be ready to defend them when necessary.


Line by Line Meaning

Came in at first, had bad luck
Starting off in a bad position


Got a whole lot, remember I ain't had nothin'
Making something out of nothing


We done sold out, now everybody mad at me
Being criticized for success


Tell 'em roll out, now everybody smashin'
Inviting others to join in the success


Get ready cause you know we 'bout to be a problem
Preparing to cause a stir


Hope you ready cause you know it 'bout to be a problem
Challenging others to be ready


It's the only way we know to go
Moving forward no matter what


Squad up, never roll alone
Going through life with a strong support system


And we gon' ride on forever
Persisting through all obstacles


We ride out together
Sticking together through thick and thin


Pull up right in your zone
Confidently stepping into other's territories


Take over the street, that's how we roll
Dominating any situation


Fancy when I drive, six cars in the driveway
Enjoying the finer things in life


Cash in the driver door, spend it, do it my way
Living without constraints


I fight you like a matador, fresh out the catalog
Ready to battle like a seasoned fighter


One fall we all fall, crew like dominoes
Knowing that one person's downfall affects the whole group


But chase vamanos, all my dogs riding smoke
Chasing success with determination


Mob heavy like the Pope, for that pot of gold
Uniting and working hard towards a common goal


We are not alone, boy, better check your tone
Not tolerating disrespect


You gone need a lot of help, I ain't talkin' bank loans
Requiring more than just financial assistance


Sit with us, table last supper
Being a part of a close-knit group


Toast to the brothers, some bad motherfuckers
Celebrating the ones who have gone through thick and thin together


Yeah, ain't nothin' but pure luxury
Enjoying the good life


You lookin' left to me, should be looking up to me
Being a role model for others to follow


Preferably one of the best
Striving to excel


She ridin' cause we next now and forever to death
Sticking with each other till the end


Be loyal, real, and respect, stay ahead of the rest
Adhering to a code of honor


We just sit back, relax, doin' things to impress
Taking pride in what we do and accomplish


Ridin' on ton of waves
Cruising on success


And no way these niggas stoppin' me, oh no
Refusing to let anyone hold them back


Flyin' from a mile away
Soaring above the competition


It's not a problem, only real ones follow me
Being followed by genuine and trustworthy people


And I can do this with my eyes closed
Performing with ease and confidence


Blindfold two times over
Blind to any obstacle that comes their way


Ride solo, I got women and got soldiers
Self-reliant but also surrounded by loyal supporters


I ain't trippin', you try to get it your night's over
Not letting anyone stand in their way


Talkin' all Melatonin, get it and fight coma
Working hard to achieve success and not resting yet


What's defeat to a giant, niggas feedin' the fire
Seeing setbacks as temporary and using them as motivation


History, niggas be less them niggas flee when they flyin'
People are often afraid of success and run from it


You don't believe it? Then try it
Daring others to see for themselves


We don't believe in just tryin'
Believing in achieving


I call it peoples and leave 'em in 100 pieces divided
Going to great lengths for ultimate success


That's cold blooded
Being ruthless in the pursuit of success


And I've been this dope for like four summers
Being successful for an extended period of time


And I ain't really going for the he say, or she say
Ignoring rumors and gossip


Keep it G for Pete's sake
Being genuine and true


I know this shit that bone you pick
Having a wealth of knowledge and expertise


Might leave you niggas feetless
Being able to surpass and even hinder others who are not up to par


It's YG 4hunnid!
Proudly declaring their identity


Is you ridin'?
Asking if others are up for the challenge


Is you with all the burglarizing and the violence?
Asking if others are willing to take risks and be aggressive


If Jimmy got caught up, but you right there with him
Taking the consequences and standing by your crew


So the police askin' you questions, is you gone keep quiet?
Checking loyalty under extreme pressure


Is you loyal, is you real, is you fake?
Looking for genuine people to surround oneself with


When I can't tell that's the type of way that I hate
Disliking fake people who are hard to read


You got that fake friend, syndrome
Being burdened by fake friends


There's no cure so your symptoms is gon' show
Unable to hide the signs of disloyalty


You know the code, stick around, hold it down, never fold
Following a strict code of loyalty


Like it's a crease up in your Dicky Browns
Being disciplined like a crease in one's pants


Hold up, each one teach one
Learning and teaching from one another


Motivate each one to be somethin'
Encouraging self-improvement and success


Cause I ain't just another statistic
Breaking the stereotype of failure


I do this and that if you wanna get specific
Being versatile and successful in various areas


I'm just tryna make bread come quicker
Working hard to achieve success and wealth


For me and my day one hitters
Achieving success with their original supporters




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHEAL STEVENSON, DEQUANTES DEVONTAY LAMAR, PARIS ALEXANDRIA JONES, KEENON DAQUAN RAY JACKSON, BRIAN COLLINS, JAMIE SANDERSON, OLUBOWALE AKINTIMEHIN

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