Anywhere
Anderson .Paak feat. Snoop Dogg & The Last Artful Dodgr Lyrics


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Let me get that intro
Blunts, gators
Hand me my mink

On the East duckin' Feds from a peephole
1989, gangbangin' was at it's peak
This the beat that make me reminisce on G-Funk
Three summers before The Chronic hit the streets
I would rather slang hand to hand to a fiend
Rappin' on the side, trappin' was priority
But every now and then I go scoop my little thing
Pull up in my emcee bangin' New Jack Swing
Ooh, summertime time back in Long Beach
Passin' one bottle, forty ounce old E
I didn't have a dollar but a nigga had a dream
Whippin' over the stove and a nigga gotta eat
Threw my raps in the garbage, fuck bein' an emcee
Thank the Lord for Nate Dogg and thank God for Warren G
Funny how time flies when you're high as me

I think I'm in the Ruff Endz, now
I seen her throwin' up H-Town
You was livin' off of a Dru Hill
Wasn't ready for the world but baby, who is?
Know you prettier than all the El Debarges
Never worry 'bout the Total of the charges

And if you need an Xscape for now, meet up at room 112
We do it anywhere (we can do it anywhere)
And if you feelin' (if you need a freak), just call me, baby
I'll have you screamin'
Ooh, ooh

We'll get back to all that ghetto shit we like
But for now just let me hold you all night
Cheek to cheek just like they do in the movies
Tonight, baby, I want your love on time
As soon as I put this on
Cutie pie, you're the reason why
As soon as I put this on
I love ya so and I never let ya go
As soon as I put this on, girl
Ooh, yeah
As soon as I put this on
Don't fight it, let it live

And if you need an Xscape for now, meet up at room 112
We do it anywhere (We can do it anywhere)
And if you feelin' (if you need a freak), just call me, baby
I'll have you screamin'
Ooh, ooh

We'll get back to all that ghetto shit we like
But for now just let me hold you all night
Cheek to cheek just like they do in the movies
Tonight, baby, I want your love on time
As soon as I put this on
Cutie pie, you're the reason why
As soon as I put this on
I love ya so and I never let ya go
As soon as I put this on, girl




Ooh, yeah
As soon as I put this on

Overall Meaning

The song "Anywhere" by Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, and The Last Artful Dodgr takes listeners back to the late 80s and early 90s, a heyday for gangsta rap and G-Funk. The first verse reflects on the era, with references to dodging police surveillance, slinging drugs, and the emergence of the influential album "The Chronic" by Dr. Dre. Despite prioritizing drug dealing, the singer also pursued his passion for rapping, romantic relationships, and New Jack Swing music. The chorus shifts to a more sensual tone, as the singer invites a lover to escape reality with him and indulge in passionate intimacy wherever they choose. The bridge promises that they will get back to "all that ghetto shit we like," but for now, they will bask in the sweetness of togetherness.


The lyrics celebrate a time, place, and lifestyle that may seem exotic or even dangerous to some listeners. However, the song also reveals a human need for connection, pleasure, and escape from hardship. The singer recognizes the cost of their choices but also embraces the excitement and creativity that come with taking risks. The chorus reiterates the idea that love and pleasure can be found anywhere, as long as the couple is committed to each other.


Overall, "Anywhere" is a love song that appeals to both nostalgia and hedonism. It suggests that even in difficult times, people can find joy and meaning in relationships, music, and shared experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me get that intro
I want to start this song, please give me the introduction.


Blunts, gators Hand me my mink
I am wearing fashionable clothing, including alligator shoes and a mink coat, and I am smoking marijuana.


On the East duckin' Feds from a peephole 1989, gangbangin' was at it's peak
I am hiding from the Federal authorities on the East Coast through a small opening in a door or wall, and 1989 was the height of gang violence in the area.


This the beat that make me reminisce on G-Funk Three summers before The Chronic hit the streets
This instrumental track reminds me of the G-Funk era of rap music, which took place three years before Dr. Dre's album 'The Chronic' was released.


I would rather slang hand to hand to a fiend Rappin' on the side, trappin' was priority
Instead of just making music, I preferred to make money by selling drugs to addicts.


But every now and then I go scoop my little thing Pull up in my emcee bangin' New Jack Swing
Occasionally, I would go and see my girlfriend, arriving in my car blasting New Jack Swing music.


Ooh, summertime time back in Long Beach Passin' one bottle, forty ounce old E I didn't have a dollar but a nigga had a dream Whippin' over the stove and a nigga gotta eat
In the summer in Long Beach, California, I would share a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor with my friends despite being broke, but I still had aspirations of success and was cooking up drugs to make a living.


Threw my raps in the garbage, fuck bein' an emcee Thank the Lord for Nate Dogg and thank God for Warren G
I was ready to quit rapping, but then I realized that Nate Dogg and Warren G were important to my success.


Funny how time flies when you're high as me
Time passes quickly when you are under the influence of drugs.


I think I'm in the Ruff Endz, now I seen her throwin' up H-Town You was livin' off of a Dru Hill Wasn't ready for the world but baby, who is? Know you prettier than all the El Debarges Never worry 'bout the Total of the charges
I feel like I'm in the wrong social circle, as I see someone repping R&B duo Ruff Endz and throwing up a sign for the Houston, Texas rap scene. You were living off of the success of vocal group Dru Hill, but you weren't quite prepared for the music industry, but who really is? I think you're the most attractive person I've ever seen, and you don't worry about the total cost of what you're doing.


And if you need an Xscape for now, meet up at room 112 We do it anywhere (we can do it anywhere) And if you feelin' (if you need a freak), just call me, baby I'll have you screamin' Ooh, ooh
If you want a brief escape from reality, we can meet up in Room 112 and be intimate wherever we want. And if you want someone who is a bit wild, just contact me and I'll give it to you good.


We'll get back to all that ghetto shit we like But for now just let me hold you all night Cheek to cheek just like they do in the movies Tonight, baby, I want your love on time As soon as I put this on Cutie pie, you're the reason why As soon as I put this on I love ya so and I never let ya go As soon as I put this on, girl Ooh, yeah As soon as I put this on
We will eventually return to the gritty, urban lifestyle that we both know and appreciate. But for now, I just want to hold you close all night, cheek to cheek. This is like something out of a romantic movie. Tonight, I want your love right on time, just as soon as I play this song. You are so attractive, and I love you so much that I will never let you go. As soon as I put this song on, everything will fall into place, and we will have a great night together.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alaina Chenevert, Albert Vernon Hudson, Brandon Paak Anderson, Calvin Cordazor Broadus, Dave Jr. Roberson, Glenda Joyce Hudson, Gregory Allen Greene, Jason Kevin Pounds, Johnathon Meadows, Peter Gene Hernandez, Regan MacKenzie, Terry Wayne Morgan, Theodor

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