Discover the story of the song > Let Me Ride – Dr. Dre

The song is about the protagonist, who is cruising around in his car with his partner, while being on the lookout for anyone trying to steal from him. He is confident in his ability to defend himself and has a group of friends who will come to his aid if needed. The chorus repeats the phrase "swing down, sweet chariot" as a way of expressing the protagonist's desire for his car ride to continue without any interruptions.