Get At Me Dog
DMX; Sheek Lyrics


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DMX, (Sheek)]
(Yea I'm right here dog) Where my dogs at
(We right here dog) Where my dogs at
(I'm right here dog)
[DMX]
What must I go through to show you shit is real
And I ain't really never gave a fuck how niggaz feel
Rob then I steal, not cause I want to cause I have to
And don't make me show you with the Magnum
If you don't know by now then you slippin
I'm on some bullshit that's got me jackin, niggaz flippin
I got my man and them stay pretty like I'ma stay shitty
Crimey it's all for the money is you wit me
Hit the bitches, went out I could make the crime
And when it's on we transform like Optimus Prime
I'll form the head, roll out let's make it happen
If we ain't gonna get it wit them we'll take the cap down
Bust it off, gust it off on the softest niggaz
Money with the biggest mouth, yo let's rob this nigga
A novice nigga never made a sound
Breath too fuckin hard like you gettin bust down
[Hook : Sheek (DMX)]
Yo, yo ya n...az want to be killers (get at me dog)
Ya n...az want to feel us (get at me dog)
Ya n...az want the real (Get at me dog)
[DMX]
Rrrrrr arf arf what the deal
[Hook]
[DMX]
Rrrrrr arf arf what the deal
Nowadays, Don't get to good for certain niggaz, I'm hurtin niggaz
What you doin robbin niggaz, jerkin niggaz, stickin niggaz
Cause they deserve it; with money got murdered
They know we died slow if they heard it
The nigga there blew up the spot a while
and the mother fucker ain't got shot in a while
And the stacks will light up, will fuck the night up
blow everything in sight up
fuck around and I'll have your ass right up
What makes you think, you wasn't able to stand
I got shit that'll disable a man with the wave of a hand
The days are longer and seems like I'm wastin time
I've got a lot of dreams but I'm not really chasin mine
I suck it all up like a sicka fly
Cause nowadays gettin' by, catchin ???, an occasional meal and
gettin high, I live to die, That's where I'm headed
let your man hold somthin, now it's all about you can get it
[Hook]
[DMX]
Rrrrrr arf arf what the deal
Well in the back wit ya faggot ass face down
Lucky that you breathin but you dead from the waste down
The fuck is on your mind? Talkin that shit that you be talkin
And I bet you wish you never got hit cause you be walkin
But shit happens and fuck it, you would of did ya dirt
niggaz is wonderin how the fuck you hid your skirt
Right under they eyes like a surprise to the guys
just one of their mans was a bitch in disguise
fuckin with cats in order heads and slaughter more kids
Let me hollar at you all that want to borrow the raw shit (ah-oh!)
Knahmean? I'm just robbin to eat
And there's at least a thousand of us like me mobbin the street
When we starve and we eat whatever's there
Come on you know the code in the street, whatever's fair
Blood stains and chalk, cause yo man couldn't walk
After the talk, heard him out at 1133 of New York
Transformin us niggaz so get it quick
You know for real that nigga can't fuckin suck my dick
And it's gon' take all these niggaz in the rap game
to barely move me, cause when I blow s..t up
I have niggaz fallin' like white bitches in a scary movie
Ah, you know I don't know how to act
Get too close to niggaz, it's like:
"Protected by viper, stand back"




What's that, a bunch of niggaz you was killas demented
fuck why'all what me with this coward finish him descend it

Overall Meaning

The song "Get at Me Dog" by Sheek Louch featuring DMX is a true representation of street culture in the 90s. The song is all about living life on the edge and doing whatever it takes to get by. DMX begins the song by setting the tone, rapping about how he's on some "bullshit" that's got him jackin' niggas and flippin' them. He is tired of people not believing that what he raps about is real and letting them know that he doesn't care how others feel. He talks openly about how he robs and steals, not because he wants to, but because he has to. The song is an anthem for street hustlers and those trying to make ends meet any way they can.


Throughout the song, DMX and Sheek Louch go back and forth, rapping about the harsh realities of life as born and raised in the ghetto. They discuss things like murder, robbery, and drugs, all the while boasting about their street cred and warning others not to mess with them. In the final verses, DMX delivers arguably the most memorable lines "Ah, you know I don't know how to act, Get too close to niggaz, it's like: "Protected by viper, stand back." He's saying that his reputation alone will make people think twice before crossing him.


Overall, "Get at Me Dog" is a powerful song that pulled back the curtain on the tough reality of life in the inner-city. The song evokes strong emotions related to pain, struggle, and survival. It's one of the standout tracks in DMX's early discography and helped to establish him as a star in the rap game.


Line by Line Meaning

(Yea I'm right here dog) Where my dogs at
I am here, looking for my loyal friends. Where are they?


(We right here dog) Where my dogs at
We are here, by your side, loyal and ready for whatever comes our way.


(I'm right here dog)
I am your loyal friend and compatriot, always standing by your side.


What must I go through to show you shit is real
What do I have to do to prove that what I say is true and that I am serious?


And I ain't really never gave a fuck how niggaz feel
I have never really cared about how other people feel about me or my actions.


Rob then I steal, not cause I want to cause I have to
I commit robberies and thefts not because I want to, but because I have no other choice.


And don't make me show you with the Magnum
Do not force me to demonstrate my use of the Magnum firearm.


If you don't know by now then you slippin
If you do not already know what is going on, then you are not paying attention and are likely in danger.


I'm on some bullshit that's got me jackin, niggaz flippin
I am involved in some dangerous and risky activities that have me robbing people and causing chaos.


I got my man and them stay pretty like I'ma stay shitty
I have my friends with me and they look good, while I will remain in my dirty state as part of our plan.


Crimey it's all for the money is you wit me
Our criminal activity is all for the sake of making money. Are you with us?


Hit the bitches, went out I could make the crime
We went out and hit some women, and I could easily commit any crime necessary for financial gain.


And when it's on we transform like Optimus Prime
When it's time to act, we transform and become a powerful force like Optimus Prime from Transformers.


I'll form the head, roll out let's make it happen
I will take the lead, and we will make our move as a cohesive team.


If we ain't gonna get it wit them we'll take the cap down
If we cannot acquire what we want by working with others, we will forcefully take it.


Bust it off, gust it off on the softest niggaz
We will use our weapons on those who are weak and vulnerable.


Money with the biggest mouth, yo let's rob this nigga
We will target those who flaunt their wealth and talk too much, and rob them.


A novice nigga never made a sound
An inexperienced person who is unaware of what is going on and never speaks up.


Breath too fuckin hard like you gettin bust down
Breathing loudly and nervously as if anticipating an impending attack.


Yo, yo ya n...az want to be killers (get at me dog)
You guys want to be murderers? Then come at me to prove it.


Ya n...az want to feel us (get at me dog)
You want to experience our power and strength? Come at me and see for yourself.


Ya n...az want the real (Get at me dog)
You want reality? You want to see what we are really capable of? Then come at me.


Nowadays, Don't get to good for certain niggaz, I'm hurtin niggaz
Don't get too comfortable and think you are invincible. I am capable of hurting even the most powerful people.


What you doin robbin niggaz, jerkin niggaz, stickin niggaz
What do you think you are accomplishing by robbing, extorting, and attacking people?


Cause they deserve it; with money got murdered
These people deserved to be attacked and robbed because they have been involved in illegal activities and have accumulated their wealth through criminal means.


They know we died slow if they heard it
They know that we will slowly and painfully kill anyone who crosses us, if they have heard of us.


The nigga there blew up the spot a while
Someone caused a disturbance in the past and attracted too much attention.


and the mother fucker ain't got shot in a while
Despite causing trouble for us in the past, this person has not been harmed in a while.


And the stacks will light up, will fuck the night up
When we make our move, the money will flow and chaos will ensue.


blow everything in sight up
We will destroy everything we see with force and ruthlessness.


fuck around and I'll have your ass right up
Do not mess around with me or I will take you down immediately.


What makes you think, you wasn't able to stand
What makes you think you are immune to our violent tactics?


I got shit that'll disable a man with the wave of a hand
I possess weapons and abilities that can easily incapacitate someone with a simple gesture.


The days are longer and seems like I'm wastin time
The days seem endless and it seems like I am not achieving anything with my life.


I've got a lot of dreams but I'm not really chasin mine
I have many aspirations, but I am not actively pursuing them.


I suck it all up like a sicka fly
I absorb and endure everything like a persistent pest.


Cause nowadays gettin' by, catchin ???, an occasional meal and gettin high
Nowadays, just surviving, scavenging for food, and occasionally getting high is enough.


I live to die, That's where I'm headed
I am living in order to die eventually. That is my ultimate fate.


let your man hold somthin, now it's all about you can get it
Let your associates hold onto something valuable, and then we will attack and take it from them along with anything else of worth.


Well in the back wit ya faggot ass face down
You are in a vulnerable position, lying face down in the back.


Lucky that you breathin but you dead from the waste down
You are lucky to still be alive, but your lower body is paralyzed or mortally wounded.


The fuck is on your mind? Talkin that shit that you be talkin
What is going through your head? Why are you talking recklessly like that?


And I bet you wish you never got hit cause you be walkin
I am sure you regret getting hit by me because now you will never be able to walk again.


But shit happens and fuck it, you would of did ya dirt
Unfortunate things happen and there is nothing you can do about it. You would have done the same.


niggaz is wonderin how the fuck you hid your skirt
People are questioning how you were able to conceal your cowardice and betray your own associates.


Right under they eyes like a surprise to the guys
You were able to hide your true nature from those around you and it is a shock to them.


just one of their mans was a bitch in disguise
One of their own associates turned out to be a traitor and a coward.


fuckin with cats in order heads and slaughter more kids
We will mess with the wrong people and cause more chaos and destruction.


Let me hollar at you all that want to borrow the raw shit (ah-oh!)
Let me speak to anyone who wants to borrow something dangerous or illegal (as in borrowed time).


Knahmean? I'm just robbin to eat
You know what I mean? I am only robbing and committing crimes in order to survive.


And there's at least a thousand of us like me mobbin the street
There are thousands of people like me who are engaging in similar criminal activity on the streets.


When we starve and we eat whatever's there
When we are hungry and desperate, we will eat whatever food is available to us, no matter how unsavory it may be.


Come on you know the code in the street, whatever's fair
You know the rules when it comes to surviving in the streets. Anything goes as long as it is fair game.


Blood stains and chalk, cause yo man couldn't walk
There will be blood and death in the streets, and your associates may end up dead or injured.


After the talk, heard him out at 1133 of New York
After making threats and boasting, an incident occurred at a specific location in New York City.


Transformin us niggaz so get it quick
We will transform ourselves into a powerful force, so act quickly if you want to stand a chance.


You know for real that nigga can't fuckin suck my dick
You know for sure that I will not let that person take advantage of me or take control of me.


And it's gon' take all these niggaz in the rap game to barely move me
Even the most famous and powerful people in the rap game will have a hard time challenging my strength and influence.


cause when I blow s..t up I have niggaz fallin' like white bitches in a scary movie
When I unleash my power and cause destruction, people will fall like in a horror movie, regardless of their race or gender.


Ah, you know I don't know how to act
You know that I have a tendency to be unpredictable and reckless.


Get too close to niggaz, it's like: "Protected by viper, stand back"
If you get too close to me or other people like me, you may face powerful and dangerous consequences like a venomous snake.


What's that, a bunch of niggaz you was killas demented
Is that a group of people who think they are killers? They are delusional and dangerous.


fuck why'all what me with this coward finish him descend it
Stop messing with me or I will use my power to destroy those who oppose me.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMON BLACKMON, S JACOBS, D STYLES, J PHILLIPS, SAM TAYLOR, EARL SIMMONS, ANTHONY FIELDS

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