"Muscle Cars" by E-40 is a song that celebrates the love and appreciation for powerful and stylish muscle cars. The lyrics describe the speaker's admiration for these classic American cars and their association with status and style. In the chorus, the phrase "Muscle Cars - yeeeey!" is repeated, emphasizing the excitement and enthusiasm that comes with owning and driving these vehicles. The first verse, performed by E-40, compares the cleanliness and smoothness of the muscle car to a virgin's body. He also references the powerful sound system and bass that thumps like Godzilla or King Kong in the trunk of the car. E-40 mentions his love for smoking weed and the feeling of luxury and dominance that comes from driving a muscle car. The second verse, performed by Keak Da Sneak, highlights the performance features of the car, such as the four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. He describes his reckless driving style, including driving sideways and opening the car doors while in traffic. Keak Da Sneak also mentions various locations where muscle cars are popular, such as East Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco, and the San Joaquin Valley. In the third verse, performed by Turf Talk, the focus is on the power and customization of the muscle car. He mentions the impressive audio system with four 15-inch subwoofers and expresses his preference for Chevy cars. Turf Talk brags about his collection of muscle cars and boasts about outrunning others in races. He also mentions a confrontation with white people in his neighborhood and leaving fresh tire marks on their asphalt. The song ends with a bridge that asks if the listener owns a muscle car and if they appreciate the appeal of these vehicles. Overall, "Muscle Cars" is a homage to the power, style, and enjoyment that comes with owning and driving classic American muscle cars. The lyrics capture the excitement, status, and pride associated with these iconic vehicles.
