NEXT LEVEL
D.R.E Lyrics
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On the track
And we really just poppin'
Cause we on a New Level
Goin' too fast I'ma step on the
Break then I pull out the clutch
Then I hit me the
Go Pedal
Going too crazy, yo gang
Pullin' up and we cook you
Like Kettle
Makin' this album, you know
That I'm Poppin'
I started to rap and they told me
I'm too special
They told me I'm special
They told me I'm wavy
I'm like a tsunami
I'm just like the ocean
Breaking the game cause we
On a New Level
Song Boutta Blow and I feel
An explosion
Put on my chain, and I got
A Lil breeze and I feel something
Chilling I feel something
Frozen
Baby girl tripping, you thought
That you broke me, but nah
Now I'm chilling I don't show
Emotions
Bringing yo girl right around me
Yeah you was mistakin'and now
That her heart gettin' stolen
Sit in the bleachers, Y'all really
Just watching, Y'all really just copy
Y'all copy my motions
Shout-out to God, man he give
Me the Talent, I pull up and thank him
I'm reading devotions
God really blessing, he really be saving
He got him a plan
And I know that I'm chosen
Di on the track you know
I be Poppin' out
I be a diamond the way
I be shining out
Pourin' the lean the wock'
What I'm sippin' now
Making these bands, I'm makin'
These commas now
Get on the court, you know
I stay balling out
Yeah, I really be balling
Once I get hot, there's really
No stopping
Breakin' his ankles, I just see
Him droppin'
Throwin' these dimes, just like
I'm Stockton
You think you was wicked
I know that you plottin'
These girls messed up, they
Really be rottin'
I drive thru the lane
You not gonna stop me
I got me a new girl, I know
She won't hop me
Think you can guard me
But no you can't lock me
You just like a parrot, the way
That you mock me
Y'all really be mocking
You drive thru the paint
You know that I'm blockin'
Call me Kyrie, the way
I be crossin'
Get the assist, you know
I ain't hogging
Call me Young "Creed" the way
I be boxing
Makin' a mixtape
I know that you watching
Me and the gang, you know
That we flockin'
Get thru yo door
We don't ever be knockin'
Stay on my grind
You know I stay Locked in
Me and Yvng Di man we back
On the track
And we really just poppin'
Cause we on a New Level
Goin' too fast I'ma step on the
Break then I pull out the clutch
Then I hit me the
Go Pedal
Up On the track and we
Going too crazy, yo gang
Pullin' up and we cook you
Like Kettle
Makin' this album, you know
That I'm Poppin'
I started to rap and they told me
I'm too special
They told me I'm special
In the first verse of D.R.E's song NEXT LEVEL, he takes us with him on his musical journey through the equipment and software he uses to create his music. The blinking lights, track boards and fat mics all help to bring the music to life. He goes on to mention various pieces of equipment such as the 950s, SP12s, MP60s which help him create his sound. He emphasizes how the music is thumping and ear-drums are pumping, because the sample is so tight right. He claims that if anyone tries to take a bite out of his sound, they will be left completely teethless. He then asserts that he is a cool cat just like Heathcliff, showcasing his confidence in his music, something which he expresses throughout the song.
In the second verse, D.R.E talks about how amazed people are with his skills which have now reached another level. And even if the coast is not clear, he is still going in. He has a unique way of expressing himself through his music, and he is compared to a warrior like Shogun. He speaks about picking a chick for sexual healing when he is sick, and that he is unique and a freak like Malik. Even though he may be surrounded by people who may be jealous of him, he is the only one who controls his mind. Towards the end of the song, he mentions how he is based in Patterson Projects and claims that he owns the planet. He has faith in himself and his skills and encourages people to get their own identity. His expressive way of talking about himself and his talents culminates in the final statement that people cannot believe how much his skills have progressed
Line by Line Meaning
All I see is blinking lights, track boards, and fat mics
I am surrounded by equipment required to create the finest beats and music possible
Shit is thumping, ear drums pumping
The sound is so good that it is making my ears vibrate and is boosting the hype level
The shit is type hype cause the sample is tight right
The track is so incredible that the sample used in it is perfect, making the music even better
Bite this one and leave teethless
If you try to copy this style or beat, you will fail miserably and be embarrassed
Never sweat that, cause I'm a cool cat, just like Heathcliff
I am very relaxed and confident, just like Heathcliff from the cartoon, therefore I never worry
Peep this - give up the loot
Listen carefully: give up your money and possessions
It's '94 and bitch ass niggas yeah they still get the boot
Even though it is 1994, people who disrespect and mess with me still get kicked out
The north flakes cause I be flowing in all states
People from the northern region act strange around me because my music can be heard all over the country
Show kept digging and digging now he got more crates
Another artist Show, kept searching and found more records to sample and create better music
That's right nigga roll that dime, and I'm
I'm the best when it comes to rolling marijuana and smoking it
The only living matter that controls my mind
I am the only one who controls my thoughts and actions
Peace to every single rapper on this whole earth
I have respect for all the rappers and their music all around the world
Sell-out's got no worth
Those who sell their music just for fame or money have no value or respect in the music community
Brothers can't believe how the skills have gotten
My skills have improved so much that it's now hard for my fans to believe how good I've become
Now here I go again, ready to flow again
I am always prepared to create fresh beats and flow with my music
Get it together or you'll be laying on a stretcher
Get your act together, otherwise you will face dire consequences
I betcha I'm a getcha, the number one heart stresser
I am so skilled that I can beat anyone in the music industry and it will break their heart
Sorry black, that's right it's a cardiac arrest
I am so lethal and aggressive that people may suffer heart attacks when they face me
Lost to no one, a warrior like Shogun
I am never defeated and just like a warrior like Shogun, I continue to fight and create great music
And when the show's done stacks and stacks is how the hoes come
After my shows, women come in abundance to meet and be with me
I bruise your feelings, confidence is to the ceiling
My lyrics or performance may hurt your feelings but it will boost confidence as well
If I'm sick, I pick a chick for sexual healing
If I am not feeling well, I find a woman to make love to and it heals me
I'm unique, a freak like Malik
I am one of a kind and very different, just like the unique Malik
Around my boys is where the jel stops
I am confident and show no jealousy or envy around my friends
Up to the streets, the jeeps, my peeps in the cell blocks
I belong to a community of people, including those on the streets and in prison
I'm not the best but I give you stress
Although I am not the best, I do give other musicians and artists a hard time, making them feel stressed
To flatter me your strategy gotta be more complex than chess
If you want to impress me, you need to think and plan carefully, more complicated than the game of chess
Stop bluffing cause you ain't saying nothing, G
Stop faking and lying because what you say holds no meaning to me
And start ducking I'm the A to the fucking G
Watch out and flee because I'm the unbeatable A to the fucking G
Last LP we got down right
Our previous album was flawless and epic
Showed all these corny motherfuckers what Hip Hop's supposed to sound like
Our album taught and demonstrated to everyone what proper and authentic Hip Hop music sounds like
Well it's me meaning the A to the dash
It's me, the A to the dash, indicating my name and identity
I'm fast to get the cash now I'm gone like the past
I can quickly earn money and then disappear as fast as time flies
What's the remedy?
What is the solution to this problem?
Suckers better get they own identity
People who try to copy others need to find their own identity and style
And to the enemy, you better roll like it's ten of me
To my enemies, you better be prepared for a fight like you're facing ten of me
Fake lords they get strangled with mic cords
Those who pretend to be masters or leaders will be punished and strangled with microphone cords
Taking beats from my LP for sure ain't healthy
Copying or using beats from my album is not recommended or healthy for your music career
Patterson Projects is where I rest
I reside in the Patterson Projects area/housing complex
But I claim the whole planet cos it's mine goddamn it
I feel like I own the entire planet because of my dominance and success
I'm God, quick to pull a fake brother card
I am like a God and can quickly notice and call out people who are fake or pretentious
Wrecked Boston, running shit in Portland like Rod
I have conquered Boston and now dominate Portland's music scene, similar to how Rod does
It's hard to face defeat when you're raised in the street
Growing up in a rough neighborhood makes it difficult to accept defeat or failure
No surrender and no retreat
I will never give up or retreat in any challenge or obstacle I face
Now dance with the devil? No not hardly
I will never work or collaborate with the devil, not even a little bit
Even though I mamba like La Bamba and smoke ganja like Bob Marley
Although I dance like La Bamba and smoke marijuana like Bob Marley, I am still above evil or dark influences
A bag of sess puts me at my rest
Smoking marijuana helps me relax and calm down after a long day or performance
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brogan Grandstaff, Leo Moura
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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