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DOGG Lyrics
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Man what the FUCK do you think we're doin here
We're FED UP, we're sick of this shit!
And the police ain't never gonna get anywhere man
Shakin people down, shinin the lights in our eyes
Treatin all of us like criminals, cause of where we live
And right in front of our kids!
Uh sir do you know where your kids are right now?
Oh, oh, oh, shabba-dooba-dee-da-dee
Shab-dooba-da-da-dee-dee (Black)
Oh, oh, oh, (Part of being black yo)
Shabba-dooba-dee-da-dee
Shab-dooba-da-da-dee-dee
[Snoop Dogg]
When I get up, shakin up, breakin up, takin up
Tryna get my money on, tryna cake up
Tryna stack up, and tryna back up
Tryna pack up, I gotsta act up, and get my thang right
'cause you know, it's all part of being black
No disrespect to the white, but you know
When your black your black
You got to do one thing and try an get some get back
Uh it's the truth, it's a fact
That when your black, everybody on ya back
It's true, it's a fact
That when your black, everybody tryna take yo stack
Now watch out for the rat pack
From the black, yo' niggas in the front, yo' niggas in the back
Yo' niggas who got stack, and yo' niggas who got 'Lacs
Yo' niggas who don't get it, but yo' niggas who pack
Now you gotsta have a full game, 'cause if you gone be black
You gotsta watch out, 'cause these niggas want stacks
These niggas on a mission and they have to rat pack
They don't give a fuck, 'cause these niggas is black
They being black about the mind, being black about paper
But being all about black ain't givin you vapors
And try to put you up on game and try to show ya
That if you ain't black, you besta get a white lawyer
'cause I'ma tell ya and give ya the game, that
being black is like being in the yang
'cause they always gone label you, always gone fable you
And always gone point at you when somethin go down
And I knew, that it would be me, and not jiz-ou
'cause they know that I roll, with the biggest black criz-ew
And we all about gettin green
but when your black tryin to get green,
it's hectic, know what I'm mean?
'cause they always gonna, stop ya - drop ya - pop ya - mop ya
And then they gonna sweep ya, up under the rug
No more gangbangin, no more hidin out thug
I'm tellin you the real, you better feel what I feel
'cause these niggas on a mission, a mission to kill
And they ain't askin nobody and that's a fact
You better watch out if your black
[Male singer]
We all people
So tell me what we do to get cheated the same
Oooooohhh
Beware people
Better watch your back and step up your game
Beware, beware
We all people
Tell me when we gonna get cheated the same
[Snoop over chorus]
Uh, it's true that when your black, they out for ya stack
Gotta watch ya back, 'cause niggas is niggas,
and that's part of being black
You gotta keep ya eyes on ya stack
These niggas gone getcha black, uh it's real
It's a fact, 'cause ya gotta watch yourself when your kinda black
Be real, watch ya back,
'cause if you don't these niggas gone getcha black
[Snoop Dogg]
Now you wonder why I put so much pressure on my brothers
But niggas is niggas, and I can't put it no other -
Way, just play and say what you want to say
Niggas is the same all throughout the USA
I been around the world, and I came on back home
And niggas is the same, they always try to get ya boy
They like dogs, squabblin, tryin to get yours
But if you ain't gone open it, they knock down the doors
They gone take what they get, gonna get what they take
And if you gone be fake, check that shit from the gate
If you afraid of the dark, then stay out the alley
They got blacks being blacks way out in the valley
I used to be afraid, like to be shook up
'cause niggas like you always leave the game hooked up
Tryna get yours, but you gone get it too fast
'cause I'ma tell ya, watch them niggas,
'cause them black ass niggas on the move in the mash boy
And niggas don't care 'cause they out for cash and they know
If they catch you slippin, they gettin you and gettin away
Its part of the pay, its part of the day, they do it they way
And if you black it goes on like ev-er-why-day
I don't know black on black, black for black
But blacks take off on blacks
Blacks need to realize and wake up
And see we all one color, all one game
You my sister, you my brother
So you my daddy, or you my mother
I don't know but I know we all realated
And if we stay down there's no way that they can fade it
But that's just a game piece from me to why'all
But if black on black gone continue to brawl
Then black gone fall, then black knah
why'all better wake up and check out the black Dogg
[Male singer]
So Snoop Dogg speak the real
It don't even make a difference if it got matching sho'real
[Snoop Dogg]
Uh, its like that,
then your black, they out for ya stack
And its a fact, when your black, ya can't come back
'cause if ya go to the hood, they watchin you
They will lurk in you, they gonna get you
'cause your not payin attention, you led a nigga too much,
but that nigga straight snitchin
[Chorus - Male singer]
We all people
So tell me what we do to get cheated the same
Oooooohhh
Beware people
Better watch your back and step up your game
Beware, beware
We all people
Tell me when we gonna get cheated the same
Beware people
Better watch your back and step up your game
[Snoop Dogg over chorus]
Black, like that why'all,
Uh too black ya'll, black
It's like that ya'll
Yea I'm too black ya'll
It's like that why'all
Haha too black why'all
Yea it's like that why'all
Uh it's too black why'all
Yea it's like that why'all
Yea it's too black why'all
Yea it's like that why'all
Uh, I'm too black why'all
The lyrics in the first paragraph demonstrate a frustration and anger towards the systemic mistreatment of the Black community by authorities, specifically the police. The protester expresses being fed up with the constant harassment and discrimination faced by individuals in their community, highlighting the unjust practices of law enforcement such as racial profiling and aggressive tactics. The singer conveys a sense of defiance and resistance against these oppressive forces, emphasizing the impact of such actions on families and children who witness these injustices firsthand.
In the subsequent paragraphs, Snoop Dogg addresses the challenges and struggles faced by Black individuals in society, particularly in relation to financial success and navigating through a world that often discriminates against them. He touches on themes of economic disparities, the pressure to succeed, and the constant scrutiny faced by Black people in their daily lives. Snoop Dogg paints a vivid picture of the realities of being Black, emphasizing the need to be vigilant and wary of those who may seek to exploit or harm them due to their race. He speaks to the complexities and difficulties of pursuing success while facing systemic obstacles and prejudices.
The lyrics also delve into the idea of unity and solidarity within the Black community, pointing out the importance of looking out for one another and recognizing the shared struggles faced by individuals of the same race. Snoop Dogg acknowledges the challenges of Black-on-Black violence and the need for awareness and empowerment within the community to overcome such destructive patterns. He emphasizes the necessity for mutual support and understanding among Black individuals in order to combat the external pressures and threats they face as a marginalized group.
Overall, the song conveys a powerful message about the realities of being Black in a society marked by racial inequality and injustice. Snoop Dogg's lyrics provide insight into the experiences of Black individuals, highlighting the need for resilience, vigilance, and unity in the face of systemic oppression. The song serves as a call to action, encouraging listeners to recognize and confront the obstacles and biases that Black people encounter, while also promoting a sense of community and solidarity in navigating through these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Man what the FUCK do you think we're doing here
Expressing frustration with the current situation and seeking change
We're FED UP, we're sick of this shit!
Emphasizing the exhaustion and discontent with the ongoing issues
And the police ain't never gonna get anywhere man
Doubting the effectiveness of law enforcement in resolving the problems
Shakin people down, shinin the lights in our eyes
Highlighting the harassment and intimidation tactics used by authorities
Treatin all of us like criminals, cause of where we live
Addressing the racial profiling and discrimination faced based on location
And right in front of our kids!
Bringing attention to the impact on the younger generation witnessing these injustices
Uh sir do you know where your kids are right now?
Questioning the responsibility and awareness of parents regarding their children's whereabouts
When I get up, shakin up, breakin up, takin up
Describing the perseverance and struggles faced in trying to succeed
Tryna get my money on, tryna cake up
Striving for financial stability and prosperity
Uh it's the truth, it's a fact
Affirming the validity and reality of the challenges addressed
Now watch out for the rat pack
Warning about deceptive individuals seeking personal gain
We all people
Emphasizing the shared humanity and unity across different backgrounds
Better watch your back and step up your game
Encouraging vigilance and empowerment to navigate through adversities
Then your black, they out for ya stack
Highlighting the struggles and discrimination faced by black individuals
Yea I'm too black ya'll
Embracing one's identity and experiences as a black person
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, GREGORY HUTCHINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He's pretty hot for Sarah too. The Dog, now I know where the expression came from.
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She needs to promise him and let him do everything she said to nobody on the phone because he heard everything so take him for a walk take him to the daycare, buy him some treats and give them to Tacos