sleepy.ab is a four-piece post-rock band from Hokkaido, Japan formed in Apr… Read Full Bio ↴sleepy.ab is a four-piece post-rock band from Hokkaido, Japan formed in April 2002. They describe their music as having characteristic melodies of transparency and floating aimlessly. The "ab" in their name stands for "abstract", and it isn't pronounced when spoken.

sleepy.ab members are: 成山剛 (Tsuyoshi Nariyama) on vocals/guitar , 山内憲介 (Kensuke Yamauchi) on guitar, 田中秀幸 (Hideyuki Tanaka) on bass guitar, and 鈴木浩之 (Hiroyuki Suzuki; ex-ART-SCHOOL, U&DESIGN, GOLIATH) on drums (support member).

Ex members are:
津波秀樹 (Hideki Tsuha) on drums

Discography:

「face the music」
「traveling fair」
「palette」
「fantasia」
「archive」＊best album
「paratroop」
「Mother Goose」
sleepy.ac (acoustic)
「LIVE@Sapporo Artpark」
「LIVE@Saporo Concarino」
「LIVE@Sapporo Kitara」

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sleepy.ab Lyrics

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All I want to do is ride around shining while I can afford it
Plenty ice on my neck so I don't get nauseous
Float around in the greatest of Porsche's
Feel like a chuck wagon 'cause I'm on twelve horses
And the three behind mine they be the click
So much ice in they Rollies, the shit don't tick man
Winter through the summer (what) care less what it cost me
While I'm shoveling the snow man call me frosty lover

This for the 100,000 dollar kitty German drivers
With big rims and low-pro tires
Fuckin' with college bitches with innocent looks like Mya
Corrupt they mind, turn 'em to liars
I groom 'em well
Dior whore, Christian Lacroix
Keep guns stashed under the floor board
Enough to start world war
Paradise in reaches, home next to beaches
Hair pressed, blowin' in the wind, shit 'bout long as Jesus
I still leave speech for Gospel, so match this
Pusha push Don P keys with these sounds of crackness
The black Martha Stuart, let me show you how to do it
Break down pies to pieces, make cocaine quiches
Money piles high as my nieces
Hefty bags full of cash, cars full of ass
Rolex presidential, bitch, feel the glass

All I want to do is ride around shining while I can afford it
Plenty ice on my neck so I don't get nauseous
Float around in the greatest of Porsche's
Feel like a chuck wagon 'cause I'm on twelve horses
And the three behind mine they be the click
So much ice in they Rollies, the shit don't tick man
Winter through the summer (what) care less what it cost me
While I'm shoveling the snow man call me frosty lover

It's that luck that astounds
Life's a circus
I parade the sick through these clowns
The crown is vacant
I'm takin' the proper steps
I'm takin' them poppa steps
They prayin' for my downfall
Is it the bling, the king, conquistador
That my jeweler made the face blush on the Frank Mueller
The R shape peculiar, it's awesome, layin' over dark skin
Lookin' like arson when I park in the left, it's constant
Minute hand is like Parkinson's
You a fish for the sharks to swim
In that opaque linen with the R colored stitchin'
V12 on a Modena you can see the pistons
H-R-E's on it, Mommy see it glisten
When I make "Oliver Twist" like Dickens
It's feelin' like parts is missin'
Tops don't push soul
Got it drive it like pole positions 'til my soul's risen

All I want to do is ride around shining while I can afford it
Plenty ice on my neck so I don't get nauseous
Float around in the greatest of Porsche's
Feel like a chuck wagon 'cause I'm on twelve horses
And the three behind mine they be the click
So much ice in they Rollies, the shit don't tick man
Winter through the summer (what) care less what it cost me
While I'm shoveling the snow man call me frosty lover

Welcome to the world of Rollies
VS diamonds and that 50,000 dollar show piece
Got me shinin'
First nigga holla show me
Let that 9mm turn a fella ghostly
Hell, I'll even grant amnesty to those who owe me
You fuckin' faggot
You need to raise your glass and toast me
Niggas can't figure the format for hustler criteria
Not chrome, grown rims with stallion insignia
Listen youngin', you've only just begun
You'll understand when you're older
Said father to the son
Who would've thought such riches stem from ill rhymes?
Canary yellow diamonds size of yield signs, slow down
And proceed with caution
Carousal of horses with dual-exhaustion
Fess up, youngin' you'll always be next up
Go against I, forever play catch up nigga

All I want to do is ride around shining while I can afford it
Plenty ice on my neck so I don't get nauseous
Float around in the greatest of Porsche's
Feel like a chuck wagon 'cause I'm on twelve horses
And the three behind mine they be the click
So much ice in they Rollies, the shit don't tick man

Winter through the summer (what) care less what it cost me
While I'm shoveling the snow man call me frosty lover

Overall Meaning

The lyrics are from the song "Ride Around Shining" by sleepy.ab, which is all about the rapper's love for luxury cars, jewelry, and living the high life. The chorus expresses his desire to drive around in expensive cars, with lots of ice on his neck to show off his wealth. He compares himself to a chuck wagon pulled by twelve horses, emphasizing the idea of luxury and extravagance.

The verses continue to boast about his riches and the lavish lifestyle he's living. He talks about driving German-made cars with big rims and low-profile tires, corrupting innocent college girls, and keeping guns stashed away. He also talks about breaking down cocaine into pies and making quiches, as well as having role models like Martha Stewart. The lyrics highlight the idea of living life to the fullest, regardless of the cost.

Throughout the song, sleepy.ab's lyrics showcase his love for luxury and the pursuit of wealth. He paints a picture of a lifestyle full of materialistic pleasures, and the chorus emphasizes the desire to show off this wealth by riding around in expensive cars and wearing lots of jewelry. The song is a celebration of the high life and the idea that as long as you can afford it, you should be able to indulge in the finer things in life.

Line by Line Meaning

All I want to do is ride around shining while I can afford it
I want to flaunt my wealth while I still have it

Plenty ice on my neck so I don't get nauseous
I have so much expensive jewelry that it looks like ice and makes me feel sick

Float around in the greatest of Porsche's
I drive the best and most expensive Porsche cars

Feel like a chuck wagon 'cause I'm on twelve horses
I feel like a very powerful person because I own twelve horses

And the three behind mine they be the click
My friends and I are a tight-knit group

So much ice in they Rollies, the shit don't tick man
My friends have expensive Rolex watches that are filled with so much jewelry that it doesn't tick

Winter through the summer (what) care less what it cost me
I spend money freely, no matter what season it is or how much it costs

While I'm shoveling the snow man call me frosty lover
I even enjoy the winter and the snow because it reminds me of my wealth

This for the 100,000 dollar kitty German drivers
This is for the wealthy people who drive expensive German cars worth $100,000

With big rims and low-pro tires
Their cars have big wheels and low-profile tires

Fuckin' with college bitches with innocent looks like Mya
I seduce and manipulate innocent-looking college girls

Corrupt they mind, turn 'em to liars
I corrupt their minds and make them deceitful

I groom 'em well
I take care of them and mold them to my liking

Dior whore, Christian Lacroix
They wear expensive designer clothes from Dior and Christian Lacroix

Keep guns stashed under the floor board
I keep guns hidden under the floor of my car

Enough to start world war
I have so many guns that it's enough to start a war

Paradise in reaches, home next to beaches
I live in a beautiful place next to the beach

Hair pressed, blowin' in the wind, shit 'bout long as Jesus
My hair is styled and long, blowing in the wind like Jesus's

I still leave speech for Gospel, so match this
Even though I live a very worldly life, I still give speeches on the Gospel that are just as impressive

Pusha push Don P keys with these sounds of crackness
I make music about drug dealing and use the sound of cracking to emphasize it

The black Martha Stuart, let me show you how to do it
I am like the black version of Martha Stuart, teaching others how to live the high life

Break down pies to pieces, make cocaine quiches
I make drugs and cook them into fancy dishes like quiches

Money piles high as my nieces
I have so much money that it piles up like my nieces

Hefty bags full of cash, cars full of ass
I have bags full of cash and cars full of attractive women

Rolex presidential, bitch, feel the glass
I have an expensive Rolex watch and want you to feel the weight of it

It's that luck that astounds
My good fortune is surprising

Life's a circus
Life is chaotic and unpredictable

I parade the sick through these clowns
I show off my wealth to those who envy me

The crown is vacant
There is room for me to take the top spot

I'm takin' the proper steps
I am taking the necessary actions to ensure my success

They prayin' for my downfall
Others hope that I fail

Is it the bling, the king, conquistador
Is it my flashy jewelry, my royal attitude, or my conquering spirit?

That my jeweler made the face blush on the Frank Mueller
My jeweler made the face of my expensive watch turn red with blush

Canary yellow diamonds size of yield signs, slow down
My flashy diamonds are as big and bright as yield signs, but I won't slow down

And proceed with caution
Be careful when dealing with me

Carousal of horses with dual-exhaustion
I drive multiple powerful cars with large exhaust systems

Fess up, youngin' you'll always be next up
Admit that you will never be as successful as me

Go against I, forever play catch up nigga
If you try to compete with me, you will always be behind

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gene Elliott Jr. Thornton, Pharrell L. Williams, Terrance Thornton

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