Don't Stop
Daz Dillinger Lyrics

You in the War Zone, yeah, THX
Acknowledging the tough environment and setting the tone for the rest of the song.

I wanna go universal one time, man
Expressing the desire to share a message with everyone.

I wanna talk to the whole world, man
Reiterating the desire to share a universal message.

'Cause, 'cause I know niggaz
Explaining why the message needs to be heard.

I know niggaz feel this shit, man, e'rywhere, man
Confirming the universality of the message.

Don't matter where you at
Emphasizing the message's relevance regardless of location.

You gotta feel this 'cause, trip
Asserting the message's importance.

If you see the police, don't stop
Warning against stopping when the police are around.

You got your heat on the seat, don't stop
Encouraging being ready for a confrontation.

My nigga ball 'til you fall, don't stop
Encouraging persistence in pursuing one's goals.

And break a bitch like a law, don't stop
Encouraging aggression and dominance.

My nigga get yo' cash, don't stop
Encouraging working hard to make money.

Oh, you keep the stash in the dash? Don't stop
Encouraging keeping one's money safe.

Oh, you like to scrape and crawl? Don't stop
Encouraging hard work and perseverance.

Well, we do it with no breaks at all, don't stop
Emphasizing hard work and persistence.

Yeah, okay, yeah, don't stop, don't quit
Reiterating the message of an unyielding approach.

You don't wanna get dropped? Don't pop no shit
Warning against provoking others.

I'm tellin' niggaz now, off top, real spit
Asserting the truth of the message.

Like it or not, we who you got to deal wit
Asserting the strength of the singer.

Geah, we at your service
Assuring the listener that the artist is there for them.

You in the War Zone now, so don't be nervous
Encouraging the listener to be brave in a tough environment.

And it don't stop
Emphasizing persistence.

Everybody drop shit bottom to the top
Encouraging everyone to work hard and succeed.

They want me to stop 'cause I been goin' hard on them lately
Acknowledging criticism from others and staying committed to the message.

And I feel raisin' my right hand sayin', "Motherfucker, don't make me
Expressing defiance and confidence.

Slap ya ass for not bringin' back the cash
A warning to those who owe money.

Now do it with no breaks, trick and get it real fast"
Encouraging persistence and hard work.

One of you niggaz gon' feel these bullets
Threatening violence.

Six cannons, loaded, cock and pull it
Describing firearms.

West gang, ridin' out, that's all we do
Identifying the singer's allegiance and implying actions they take.

West gang, nigga, I ain't gotta explain it to you, let's bang
Asserting strength and asserting one's willingness to act.

Yeah, if you gettin' down to the sound, don't stop
Encouraging dancing and enjoyment of music.

If you gotta dump a few rounds, don't stop
Encouraging aggressiveness and dominance.

If some punk clown flags you down, don't stop
Encouraging persistence in the face of intimidation.

If you don't come from the town, don't stop
Excluding those not from the singer's area.

If you tryna hang with the gang, don't stop
Encouraging enlistment in one's own gang.

If you makin' money tryna slang, don't stop
Encouraging persistence in making money.

If the neighborhood's where you hang, don't stop
Encouraging persistence and dedication to one's neighborhood.

If bustin' shots is yo' thang, don't stop
Encouraging those who like firearms to keep using them.

Look, what'chu tryna do, my nigga?
Asking the listener about their motivations.

E'rything you talkin' 'bout, I been through my nigga
Asserting experience and credibility.

I'm original, busta I'm a D.P.G.
Identifying oneself as a member of the Dogg Pound Gangsta clique.

War Zone motherfucker in the midst of the streets
Proudly asserting one's presence in a harsh area.

Geah, you get it and go
Encouraging quick action.

When the boys roll past, you're lettin' 'em know
Asserting dominance and strength in the face of authority.

Heat in the waistband, gang of tattoos
Describing the accoutrements of a dangerous person.

Compton, Eiht don't stop for you fools
Identifying the area and warning others to stay out of the singer's way.

Won't stop, learnt it on 'em, I gotta eat chief
Reiterating the importance of persistence and determination in a challenging environment.

Now getcha ass in my way, I'm snatchin' you up by your lil' briefs
Actively threatening those who challenge the singer.

Now rock twice and do your hand like this
Providing instructions for an action in the context of the song.

If you not, then stop representin' this gangsta shit
Challenging those who are not true to the gangsta culture to get out.

So we bangs the clip, the main West G spot
Describing gun use and asserting loyalty to the West side.

Compton, Long Beach, S.E. Watts
Listing areas of the artist's affiliation.

Where niggaz is more sick, more dumb, more gone
Painting a bleak picture of the singer's environment.

Trick, you know where I'm from, the War Zone
Asserting one's pride and presence in a tough environment.

Don't stop, don't stop
Reiterating the importance of persistence.

Don't stop, don't stop, don't stop
Encouraging the listener to persevere despite obstacles.