West Coast
2 Pac & Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics
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Thinking I'm gon stop, giving LA props
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
When the la-la hits ya, lyrics just splits ya
Head so hard, that your hat can't fit you
Either I'm with ya or against ya
Format venture, back through that maze I sent ya
The maze is a daze, I blaze, I will amaze
Smokin' while you're loccin' with some California A's
Me and B.I.G., what it is, get it in
Sippin' gin with the Hen in the alleyway
Bangin' the Cali way
Talking to the rap inventor
Nigga with the game tight, fifth of that flame right
Spell my name right, B-I, double-G, I-E
Iced out, lights out, me and Cease-a-Leo
S-N-double O-P, big D-O
Old school nigga, '84 El Camino
LBC know, we love Biggie though
I.E.Y. in even Bernadino
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
(They gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
Going back to Cali, strictly for the weather
Women and the weed, sticky green
No seeds bitch please, Poppa ain't soft
Dead up in the hood, ain't no love lost
Y'all know I'm from the West, I'm the king to be exact
You better holla at me when you need that chronic sack
I got it all, one call, no stall, on the ball
Winter, spring, summer, fall
Listen to me, holla at ya dogg
Words of the clever, forever multiply
Birds of a feather, preparin' 'em to fly
Perfection, selection
This is a B.I.G. D.P.G.C. connection
I'mma spell my name one more time, check it
It's the, N-O, T-O, R-I, O
U-S, you just, lay down, slow
Sipping on booze in the House of Blues, what it do!
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
(We gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
Spend about a week, on Venice Beach
Y'all niggas is a mess
Thinking I'm gon stop, giving LA props
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
(We gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
Don't you wanna ride with me?
Don't you wanna ride ?
People come and ride with me
To the West Side
Party, on the West Coast
Know you wanna ride with me
Don't you wanna ride ?
People come and ride with me
To the West Side
Party, on the West Coast, yeah
The lyrics in this song by 2 Pac and Notorious B.I.G, “West Coast”, express their loyalty and admiration to the West Coast of the United States. The lyrics assert that there is no party like a West Coast party since it does not stop. Moreover, the song talks of how they keep it funky on the West Coast and their love for the people of the West Coast. The lyrics also talk of smoking and drinking all night long, as well as spending a week in Venice Beach because of the great experiences it offers. There seems to be a sense of pride and enjoyment from being on the West Coast, and they use their lyrics to express it.
The lyrics also include messages of loyalty to their friendship and their neighborhoods. They constantly name-drop their crew and associates from the West Coast, including Snoop Dogg and D.P.G.C, along with their own entourages. They express a willingness to ride for their people, fight with them against their enemies, and celebrate together in their victories. Given that this collaboration was done not too long before the death of Notorious B.I.G., the song also serves as testimony to their friendship and their understanding of the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all niggas is a mess
You guys are a disaster
Thinking I'm gon stop, giving LA props
I won't stop showing love to LA
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
West Coast parties are unbeatable
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
West Coast parties go all night long
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
When we're having a good time on the West Coast
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
Drinking and smoking all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
We keep the vibe cool and fresh on the West Coast
(They gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
People on the West Side will always keep it cool
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
I have love for the people on the West Coast
When the la-la hits ya, lyrics just splits ya
When the music hits you, the lyrics divide you
Head so hard, that your hat can't fit you
The music is so good, it blows your mind
Either I'm with ya or against ya
I'm either on your side or against you
Format venture, back through that maze I sent ya
Going back to the old style that I sent you through
The maze is a daze, I blaze, I will amaze
The complicated path is confusing, but I'll impress you
Smokin' while you're loccin' with some California A's
Smoking marijuana with some Californian strains
Me and B.I.G., what it is, get it in
Me and B.I.G., let's get it done
Sippin' gin with the Hen in the alleyway
Drinking gin with Hennessy in the alley
Bangin' the Cali way
Jamming to music like we do in California
Talking to the rap inventor
Having a conversation with the one who made rap music
Nigga with the game tight, fifth of that flame right
A man with good skills and excellent taste in alcohol
Spell my name right, B-I, double-G, I-E
Proper spelling of my name, B.I.G.I.E.
Iced out, lights out, me and Cease-a-Leo
Covered in diamonds, the lights are out, with my friend Cease-a-Leo
S-N-double O-P, big D-O
Snoop and Big D.O.
Old school nigga, '84 El Camino
I'm an old school guy with a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino
LBC know, we love Biggie though
Long Beach loves Biggie though
I.E.Y. in even Bernadino
Representing the cities of Inland Empire and San Bernardino
Going back to Cali, strictly for the weather
Going back to California just for the good weather
Women and the weed, sticky green
The women and the marijuana are high-quality
No seeds bitch please, Poppa ain't soft
No low-quality marijuana, and don't underestimate me
Dead up in the hood, ain't no love lost
People in the neighborhood are dying, no love lost
Y'all know I'm from the West, I'm the king to be exact
You all know I'm from the West and I'm the exact king
You better holla at me when you need that chronic sack
Contact me when you need some high-quality marijuana
I got it all, one call, no stall, on the ball
I have everything you need, call me anytime, no hesitation
Winter, spring, summer, fall
In every season
Listen to me, holla at ya dogg
Listen to me, contact me
Words of the clever, forever multiply
Wise words last for generations
Birds of a feather, preparin' 'em to fly
People who share similar interests, preparing them for success
Perfection, selection
Picking the best for perfection
This is a B.I.G. D.P.G.C. connection
This is a Biggie and DPGC connection
I'mma spell my name one more time, check it
I'm going to spell my name again, listen up
It's the, N-O, T-O, R-I, O
It's Notorio
U-S, you just, lay down, slow
USA, slow down
Sipping on booze in the House of Blues, what it do!
Drinking alcohol in the House of Blues, what's up!
Spend about a week, on Venice Beach
I spent about a week in Venice Beach
Don't you wanna ride with me?
Don't you want to join me?
People come and ride with me
People come and go with me
To the West Side
To the West Side
Party, on the West Coast
Let's have a party on the West Coast
Know you wanna ride with me
I know you want to join me
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
No party can beat a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
West Coast parties last all night long
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tom Lagergren, Calvin Broadus, Christopher Wallace, Faith Evans
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