Get A Light
Damian Marley Lyrics

Say man, lemme-lemme get a light homey (Yeah!)
Snoop Dogg requests a light to smoke with Damian Marley, then introduces himself as Snoop Dogg.

Hey, hey, Timbo, this yo' crippin cousin Snoop Dogg cous'! (Yeah!)
Snoop Dogg mentions that he is related to Timberland through the Crips, and the pair proceed to create a hit song.

I told you we gotta get gorilla on this one right here man
Snoop Dogg tells Timberland that he wants a strong and powerful sound for their new song.

Take 'em to the zoo!
Snoop Dogg tells Timberland that they need to take the audience on a wild ride with their new song, much like a jungle.

Yeah nigga, 'bout to get,
Snoop Dogg and Timberland are excited and ready to make a great song.

Ain't shit crazy in here in a long time (Snoop Dogg!)
Snoop Dogg is happy to be making music again.

Dig this, uh
Snoop Dogg is introducing the next segment of the song.

I need a light, let me step up in this motherfucker 'til I get it right
Snoop Dogg needs a light to smoke and is willing to put in the effort to get it.

(Get it right Dogg!)
Snoop Dogg wants to get the song just right.

I need a light, let me lean, make it bright, everything is dynamite
Snoop Dogg needs a well-lit environment so he can see and perform at his best.

(True!)
Snoop Dogg is agreeing with himself.

Bust a bitch, trying to feel like a pimp would
Snoop Dogg is trying to portray himself as a confident and cool pimp.

It's Snoop D O Double G, I'm in ya neighborhood
Snoop Dogg is asserting his presence in the neighborhood.

I make it crack-a-lack, do it just like that
Snoop Dogg is saying that he makes music easily and quickly.

Take a sip of this, nigga have a puff of that
Snoop Dogg is offering Damian Marley a drink and some marijuana to smoke.

You had enough of that? Yeah, give it right back
Snoop Dogg is offering Damian Marley more alcohol or marijuana if he is ready for it.

Now lay ya head back and roll in the Cadillac
Snoop Dogg tells Damian Marley to relax and ride in the Cadillac.

How we do what we do, what it is, where it's going down.. and the
Snoop Dogg is discussing how he and his team create music, their intentions, and where they are currently.

Motherfuckers flip it
Snoop Dogg explains that other people try to imitate what he and his team do but they don't do it well.

Rip it, get specific, and dip it and then they drip it
Snoop Dogg is explaining the process of how his team creates music.

Cause you know we like to pop it 'cause you talking so different
Snoop Dogg pops off at people who talk differently.

Fix your Focus and ride, I want the bangers to bang
Snoop Dogg wants the song to be the focus, and he wants it to be exciting.

Or get hyphy with my niggas up north by the Bay
Snoop Dogg makes reference to the Bay area where the Hyphy style of hip-hop music is common.

Trying to twist in my whip, I got the big body Benz
Snoop Dogg is riding in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz.

Cause I'm rolling with my nephew and we smoking again
Snoop Dogg is with his nephew and they are smoking marijuana.

"Turn your music down low, man yo' shit too loud!"
Someone is telling Snoop Dogg to turn down his music.

What the fuck you talking 'bout, I put my gun in yo' mouth nigga! (in yo' mouth!)
Snoop Dogg is not happy with the person who told him to turn down his music, and threatens to put his gun in their mouth.

[Bridge: Snoop Dogg]
The chorus leading into the next section of the song.

Niggas better get it right
Snoop Dogg is telling everyone listening to the song to pay attention.

Let me get a light, nigga let me get a light! (Get it right Dogg!)
Snoop Dogg interrupts the bridge to request a light and make sure his team is still focused on the song.

Yeah, better get it right
Snoop Dogg is insistent that everyone pays attention so they can create a great song.

Nigga let me get a light, homey let me get a light!
Snoop Dogg is still requesting a light so he and Damian Marley can continue smoking.

[Chorus: Damian Marley]
The chorus repeats, with Damian Marley asserting that they need a light.

To get it tight they gotta get a light
Damian Marley is saying that they need to get a light so they can focus and create a good song.

No, to get it tight they gotta get a light!
Damian Marley reiterates that they need to get a light to create a good song.

[Snoop Dogg]
Snoop Dogg rejoins the song, rapping about various subjects.

Hip-Hop! I ball like a split end, I'm all like I been in
Snoop Dogg asserts his presence in hip-hop and equates his status to that of a top athlete.

I'm trying to put my bid in
Snoop Dogg is trying to make his mark on the music world.

Rip ride and try to keep it all hid in
Snoop Dogg is trying to keep his successful lifestyle under wraps from the media.

Slide to the left and let yo' G homey get in
Snoop Dogg and Timberland are collaboratively delivering the song.

Glocs of Velveeta, yep I'm off the meter
Snoop Dogg is describing how he is wearing expensive jewelry and is in the upper echelon of the music industry.

Ride by and see ya with my hands on a heater
Snoop Dogg might be carrying a firearm.

Wanna be like the O but you act like a hoe
Snoop Dogg is saying people are striving to be like him, but they don't have the same self-confidence or ability.

Gotta lot of Patron, with a shot of the malt
Snoop Dogg is drinking alcohol.

Wanna be's wanna beef like nine-ninety nine
Snoop Dogg is saying wannabe rappers try to create beefs like it's 1999 once did.

You wanna battle me? You better learn how to rhyme
Snoop Dogg is warning other rappers that they probably can't compete with him lyrically.

Boys stop tweaking 'fore I light up the place
Do not argue or start trouble with Snoop Dogg.

What he say? Who you talking 'bout? I'm right in ya face
Snoop Dogg is confronting someone who is talking behind his back.

Aye! Aye! Baby girl you know we hit the coot a lot
Snoop Dogg and Timbaland smoke marijuana often.

Me and my nephews, yeah, we staying true to life
Snoop Dogg and his team continue to live their lives as they see fit.

They get the party live, Dogg is the motivator
Snoop Dogg can create exciting songs that get people pumped up.

Rockin the block socket and knocking down the player haters
Snoop Dogg's music gets people excited and knocking down the haters.

Yeah nigga, you better know, it's incredible, unforgettable
Snoop Dogg is claiming that his music is undeniable and unforgettable.

Yeah, I bet I'm slow and I bet I'm low
Snoop Dogg plays a bit of wordplay to say that he is doing things on his own time and not worrying about anyone else.

We at the L.A. zoo, I'm whylin out like an ambulance!
Snoop Dogg and his team are in Los Angeles and enjoying themselves.

[BRidge]
The chorus and bridge repeat, leading to the end of the song.

Beating down yo' do' for the '06
Snoop Dogg returns to the song's beginning, saying that he and his team are coming back stronger than ever.

Coming back with some gorilla shit
Snoop Dogg once again asserts that he is bringing a powerful and wild sound to the music world.

Yeah nigga, some gorilla shit
Snoop Dogg is excited and confident in his upcoming music.

Yo, see ya!
Snoop Dogg ends the song with a casual and friendly goodbye.

(Get it right Dogg!)
Snoop Dogg once again reminds himself and his team to focus and create a great song.

West, west y'all!
The song ends with a reference to the west coast of the United States and the west coast rap genre.