The track serves as an anthem for California car culture, specifically the "low-rider" lifestyle. Throughout the lyrics, The Game pays homage to his roots and the legacy of Dr. Dre, famously rapping, "It’s a new day, and if you ever knew Dre... you would say I was the new Dre" . Key lyrical motifs include:
Frequent shouts to the West Coast and "the hood". The Game - Lets Ride
References to "six-fo" (1964) Impalas and "hitting the switches" to make the car bounce. The track serves as an anthem for California
"" is a standout West Coast hip-hop track by The Game , serving as the lead single from his second studio album, Doctor's Advocate (2006). Overview and Production "It’s a new day