these days
Daz Dillinger feat. Nate Dogg Lyrics

These days, you gotta be strapped
In today's climate, it's necessary to carry a weapon for protection.

I'm already knowin' ain't nobody got my back
I'm aware that no one will come to my defense in a dangerous situation.

These days you gotta be down
You have to be part of a specific group or gang to survive and thrive.

Who said it was easy claiming Dogg Pound
It's not simple to join and be accepted by a powerful group like Dogg Pound.

I believe I got good skills
I'm confident in my rapping abilities and music-making talent.

We've been making music since we were kids
My passion for music started at a young age and has continued throughout my life.

That's all I wanna do, for life
Music is my ultimate goal and the one thing I want to continue doing until the end of my life.

Keeping it real until the day I die
I will always be true to myself and honest in my music, even until the end of my life.

Obstacles get in my way
Challenges and hurdles come up in life and music, but I won't give up.

Continue to mash and don't forget to pray
I will keep pushing forward and pray for guidance and strength during difficult times.

I keep my hand on my steel
I carry a gun for protection and to make sure I'm safe.

Because I love my life and I always will
I value and cherish my life and will do anything to protect it.

Whatever people say to me
I'm not bothered by negative comments or criticism from others.

I take it in stride, I'm thinking 'negro please'
I brush off negative comments and don't let them bother me.

If you really don't know me
If someone doesn't know me well, they shouldn't make assumptions or judgments about me.

Then you best back up, I suggest strongly
If someone tries to question or confront me, they should be careful and back off quickly.

Yes sir, this is DPG
I'm representing Dogg Pound Gangsta and proud of it.

Until the day I D-I-E
I will continue rapping and representing Dogg Pound until I pass away.

For my L-I-F and E
I will always be committed to my Life and will never stop rapping and representing Dogg Pound.

No matter where I look that's all I see
My entire focus and purpose in life is music and Dogg Pound.

Many niggas cling to me
Many people want to be associated with me and my fame.

I think it's because they see me on BET
My appearances on TV make people want to be associated with me.

Everybody knows my name
I'm well-known and famous, and people recognize me wherever I go.

All the police think I'm serving cane
The police assume I'm dealing drugs, even though I'm not.

Jealous niggas call us out
Other people in the rap game try to bring us down and criticize us out of jealousy.

But I don't worry long as I hear their mouths
I'm not bothered by the negative comments and criticism from other rappers.

If ever they decide to kill
If someone tries to kill me, I will be prepared to defend myself.

You better be prepared because I know I will
I will not hesitate to defend myself, even if it means taking someone else's life.

I think I can guarantee
I'm confident and sure that I can deliver what I promise.

You don't wanna be standing next to me
If things get dangerous, you don't want to be associated with me and my actions.

Before my final curtain call
Before I die, I will keep rapping and making music.

I forsake safe hen and won't be long
I prioritize my music and fame over safety and longevity.

So if we bump hits in the streets
If we cross paths and encounter each other in public places.

Or even at some party
Or if we meet at a social event or party.

You niggas really can't see me
You don't really understand or know me, even if you think you do.

My request is that you stop trying
I ask that you stop trying to be associated with me and my fame.

Before I let go
Before I give up and stop rapping.

Every day the 45 stays, I'm jackin' for whoever
Every day, I have my gun with me and I'm willing to rob and steal from anyone who crosses me.

I'm bustin', takin', now bowin' down never
I'm not afraid to use my gun to commit crimes and violence.

Gotta watch my back for these coppers
I have to be careful and cautious around the police, who are always watching and monitoring my behavior.

As well as these niggas that I kick it with
I have to be cautious around my own friends and associates, who might betray me for personal gain.

They stick you faster than these bitches will
My own friends and associates are more likely to betray me than even women will.

Since I'm pimpin' everybody wants my riches
Since I'm successful and famous, everyone wants to be associated with me and gain from my success.

And I can't keep the Don from buyin weed actin every time
I can't stop people from using me for their own gain, especially when it comes to drugs and other vices.

I smoke constantly and can't flinch me
I smoke weed regularly and nothing can distract me from my goals and ambitions.

From committing the murders so I chill and puff the herb
Even though violence and crime are in my life, I stay calm and smoke weed to cope.

Who's got my back? Nobody
No one is truly loyal or supportive of me and my goals.

Little John Gotti's layin' niggas down at the homey's party
Even my own friends and associates might betray me and harm me in dangerous situations.

All be goin' crazy, I guess we are bein' who we are
Despite the danger and violence, we continue to live our lives and be true to our nature.

Really say the nigga gotta be a star
To succeed and survive, I have to stay famous and successful in my rap career.

I gots to get mine and if I blast then it's my destiny
I will achieve what I want and be successful, even if it means using violent means to get there.

If I die then it was meant to be intentionally
If I die, it's because it was meant to happen and was part of my destiny.

Worry stressin', I'm guessin' no confession
Despite the danger and stress in my life, I won't confess or admit to wrongdoing.

When the murder take place, set yourself protection
When violence occurs or threats are made, I must protect myself and stay safe at all costs.