Dr.Dre Feat.Snoop Dogg Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
Dr.Dre feat.Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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You were at the jail recently and master Codi told him
This ain't no place for you
He said, being locked up twenty four hours a day
That shit ain't gangsta
He said, being outside takin' care of your family
That's the most gansgta shit a nigga could ever do
He said the shit I did for him
Now that shit was gangsta
The lyrics referenced above is a verse from the song "I Need a Doctor" by Dr. Dre featuring Eminem. In this section of the song, the two rappers are reflecting on their past experiences and the true essence of what it means to be "gangsta."
The first line, "Now this nigga been shot but you already know that," refers to Dr. Dre himself, who had suffered a gunshot wound in 1996. This experience left him shaken and reconsidering his lifestyle choices. He turned to Master Codi, a mentor and friend, for guidance. Master Codi told Dr. Dre that jail was not a place for him, and being locked up for 24 hours a day is not what it means to be "gangsta." Instead, he encouraged Dr. Dre to focus on taking care of his family, which is the true definition of being a gangsta. Master Codi's guidance and support gave Dr. Dre the opportunity to get out of the hood and become somebody.
The lyrics in this song are powerful and speak to the struggles that many people face growing up in tough neighborhoods. It highlights the importance of having mentors and support systems to guide us in the right direction. It also emphasizes that being gangsta doesn't mean being violent, but instead, it means taking care of your own and striving for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this nigga been shot but you already know that
You are already aware of the fact that this man has been shot
You were at the jail recently and master Codi told him
Someone informed him about this while they were at the jail, and the person's name is Master Codi
This ain't no place for you
Being in jail is not where you should be
He said, being locked up twenty-four hours a day
That shit ain't gangsta
Being imprisoned all day every day is not considered cool or impressive
He said, being outside takin' care of your family
That's the most gangsta shit a nigga could ever do
Taking care of your family outside and away from trouble is the coolest and most impressive thing one can do
He said the shit I did for him
Take 'em up the hood, giving him a chance to be some mothafuckin' body
Now that shit was gangsta
The singer gave this man an opportunity to improve his life by taking him to a better area, which is considered a cool and impressive thing to do
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