Lyrical Breakdown of Let’s Ride - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Let’s Ride" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how The Notorious B.I.G. weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Let’s Ride" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
- Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that The Notorious B.I.G. employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Armed and Dangerous (armed and dangerous)
(Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride)
Armed and Dangerous (armed and dangerous)
(Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride)
(Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride)
(Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride)
If you ain't ridin' with me, you ain't my brother
Say they ridin' with me, but I know that they ain't loyal
Say they in your team, but they ain't really rootin' for you
Keep it on me when I'm ridin'
It's the gang, if he slidin', then I'm slidin'
Come on, let's take a ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride (let's ride)
Ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride (let's ride)
Traction
I'm ridin' with traction (I'm ridin')
YSL tux, the only time I'm slackin' (ooh)
On a opp, like a fool, we actin' (like a fool)
Round of applause, we clap him (yeah)
Ayy, I do the dash when I drive (when I drive)
Baby on top, she do the dash when she ride (when she ride)
Ayy, my self-respect too high (it's too high)
If you did me wrong, we could never get right (yeah)
Can't pay for love, gotta pay my taxes
Gotta pay my thugs 'cause they 'bout action
He should be a movie star, he good at actin'
This a new era, they all cappin' and rappin'
If you ain't ridin' with me, you ain't my brother
Say they ridin' with me, but I know that they ain't loyal
Say they in your team, but they ain't really rootin' for you
Keep it on me when I'm ridin'
It's the gang, if he slidin', then I'm slidin'
Come on, let's take a ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride (let's ride)
Ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride (let's ride)
Tell me what it do? (Huh)
She gon' pick and choose (huh)
Forgis on her feets (huh)
Pullin' up in Jeeps (huh)
Ridin' four deep, I'm like, "Baby, push the button" (huh)
Hundred on the dash, I ain't even had to touch it (huh)
Talkin' 'bout war (huh), told 'em, "Ready up" (huh)
Whip, I'm ridin' in fast (huh), I ain't scared of nothin' (huh)
Told her if she wanna ride with me, come and get lost (huh)
Know she messin' with a boss (huh)
If you ain't ridin' with me, you ain't my brother
Say they ridin' with me, but I know that they ain't loyal
Say they in your team, but they ain't really rootin' for you
Keep it on me when I'm ridin'
It's the gang, if he slidin', then I'm slidin'
Come on, let's take a ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride (let's ride)
Ride, ride, ride, ride, ride
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride (let's ride)