Deep Cover
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dog Lyrics
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Deep cover on the incognito tip.
Killin' motherfuckers if I have to
Peelin' caps too cause you niggas know I'm comin' at you.
I guess that's part of the game
But I feel for the nigger who thinks he just gonna come and chance
Things
With the swiftness so get it right with the quickness
I'm on a mission and my mission won't stop
Until I get the nigger maxin' at the top.
I hope you get his ass before he drops.
Kingpin kickin' back while his workers sling his rocks.
Coming up like a fat rat.
Big money, big cars, big body guards on his back.
So it's difficult to get him.
But I got the hook up with somebody who knows how to get in contact
With
Him.
Hit him like this and like that,
Let 'em know that I'll make it for a big fat dope sack
What is this pen? so let's rush it.
If you want to handle it tonight we'll discuss it
On the nigga's time, in the nigga's place,
Take a strap just in case one of his boys recognize my face.
Cause he's a sheisty motherfucker,
But I gives a fuck, cause I'm going deep cover.
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Creep with me as I crawl through the hood,
Maniac, lunatic, call 'em Snoop Eastwood
Kickin' dust as I bust fuck peace
And, the mothafuckin' drug police
You already know I gives a fuck about a cop
So why in the fuck would you think that it would stop
Plot, yeah, that's what we's about to do
Take your ass on a mission with the boys in blue
Dre, (whatup, Snoop) yo I got the feelin'
Tonight's the night like Betty Wright, and I'm chillin'
Killin', feelin', no remorse, yeah
So lets go straight to the motherfuckin' source
And see what we can find
Crooked ass cops that be gettin niggaz a gang of times
And now they want to make a deal with me
Scoop me up and put me on they team and chill with me
And make my pockets bigger
They want to meet with me tonight at 7:00, so whassup nigger?
What you want to do? (What you want to do?)
I got the gauge, a uzi and the mothafuckin' 22
So if you want to blast, nigga we can buck 'em
If we stick 'em then we stuck 'em so fuck 'em!"
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Six fo' five was the time on the clock,
When me and my homey bailed in the parking lot.
The scene looked strange and it felt like a set up
Better not be, cause if it is, they're getting lit up.
Oh here they come from the back and they laxed.
I'm checkin for the gats they strap, so what's up black?
Chill, lets hit a deal, if it ain't up to what you feel then grab your
Steel.
Right, so, what you motherfuckers gonna come at me with?
Hope you ain't wantin' none of my grip.
Cause you can save that shit. Guess what they told me?
'We give you 20 G's if you snitch on your homey,
We'll put you in a home, and make your life plush,
Oh yeah, but you got to sell dope for us."
Hmmm, let me think about it
Turned my back and grabbed my gat and guess what I told him before I
Shot
It:
'If you don't quit, yeah, if you don't stop, yeah, I'm lettin' my gat
Pop'
Cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
The song "Deep Cover" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg is about two gangsters who go on a mission to find and take down a kingpin. The lyrics reveal that the gangsters are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goal, even if it means killing people or getting themselves in trouble with the law. The phrase "deep cover" refers to an undercover mission, which is a dangerous and secret mission that requires the participants to be incognito.
Throughout the song, the duo talks about their plan and how they will execute it. They talk about their weapons of choice and how they will confront the kingpin and his workers. The lyrics also show how the gangsters have a disdain for police officers, as they refer to them as "mothafuckin' drug police" and plan to take down an undercover cop.
In conclusion, "Deep Cover" is a song that depicts the life of gangsters and their willingness to break the law to accomplish their goals. The lyrics showcase the violence and danger associated with gang life, and the message is indicative of the issues faced in low-income communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight's the night I get in some shit [Yeah]
I'm about to engage in some dangerous activity tonight
Deep cover on the incognito tip.
I'm being stealthy and keeping low profile so as not to get caught
Killin' motherfuckers if I have to
I'm prepared to take violent measures if necessary
Peelin' caps too cause you niggas know I'm comin' at you.
I'll shoot to kill if I need to, and you know I'm after you
I guess that's part of the game
This is how things are in my line of work
But I feel for the nigger who thinks he just gonna come and chance things
I pity any fool who tries to mess with me
With the swiftness so get it right with the quickness
Be precise and efficient when you work with me
And let me handle my business yo.
Trust me to do what I need to do
I'm on a mission and my mission won't stop
I'm focused on my objective and won't be deterred
Until I get the nigger maxin' at the top.
I won't stop until I catch the big boss
I hope you get his ass before he drops.
I hope I catch him before he gets killed or caught by someone else
Kingpin kickin' back while his workers sling his rocks.
The drug lord is relaxing while his minions do his dirty work
Coming up like a fat rat.
I'm making a lot of money and gaining power quickly
Big money, big cars, big body guards on his back.
The drug lord has a lot of money, fancy cars, and hired muscle to protect him
So it's difficult to get him.
The drug lord is hard to catch because of his wealth and security measures
But I got the hook up with somebody who knows how to get in contact with him.
I have a connection who can get me close to the drug lord
Hit him like this and like that,
I'll make my move in a strategic and unpredictable way
Let 'em know that I'll make it for a big fat dope sack
I'll offer the drug lord a large amount of drugs in order to gain his trust
What is this pen? so let's rush it.
Let's make this deal quickly and discreetly
If you want to handle it tonight we'll discuss it
Let's talk more about this in person tonight
On the nigga's time, in the nigga's place,
We'll meet at the drug lord's chosen time and location
Take a strap just in case one of his boys recognize my face.
Bring a gun in case one of the drug lord's underlings recognizes me
Cause he's a sheisty motherfucker,
The drug lord is dishonest and untrustworthy
But I gives a fuck, cause I'm going deep cover.
I don't care about the danger, because I'm going undercover to catch him
Creep with me as I crawl through the hood,
Join me as I sneak through the neighborhood unnoticed
Maniac, lunatic, call 'em Snoop Eastwood
I'm crazy and unpredictable, like the actor Clint Eastwood
Kickin' dust as I bust fuck peace
I'm causing chaos and violence in the streets
And, the mothafuckin' drug police
I hate the cops, especially those involved in drug busts
You already know I gives a fuck about a cop
I don't care about the police
So why in the fuck would you think that it would stop
Why would you think I'd be afraid of them?
Plot, yeah, that's what we's about to do
We're making a plan
Take your ass on a mission with the boys in blue
Come with us on this dangerous mission
Dre, (whatup, Snoop) yo I got the feelin'
Hey Dre, I have a feeling about something
Tonight's the night like Betty Wright, and I'm chillin'
Tonight feels like an important night, and I'm staying calm
Killin', feelin', no remorse, yeah
I'm ready to kill without any guilt or regret
So lets go straight to the motherfuckin' source
Let's go directly to the people causing problems
And see what we can find
Let's investigate and gather more information
Crooked ass cops that be gettin niggaz a gang of times
The corrupt cops who have arrested people numerous times are our targets
And now they want to make a deal with me
The cops are willing to work with me now
Scoop me up and put me on they team and chill with me
They want me to work with them and be their ally
And make my pockets bigger
They'll pay me a lot of money
They want to meet with me tonight at 7:00, so whassup nigger?
They want to have a meeting tonight at 7pm, are you interested?
What you want to do? (What you want to do?)
What's your decision?
I got the gauge, a uzi and the mothafuckin' 22
I have guns (a shotgun, a submachine gun, and a small pistol)
So if you want to blast, nigga we can buck 'em
If you're ready to shoot, we'll attack them
If we stick 'em then we stuck 'em so fuck 'em!
If we kill them, they deserve it!
Six fo' five was the time on the clock,
It was 6:05 on the clock
When me and my homey bailed in the parking lot.
When my friend and I hurriedly left the parking lot
The scene looked strange and it felt like a set up
Something seemed off and suspicious about the situation
Better not be, cause if it is, they're getting lit up.
I hope it's not a trap because we'll attack them if it is
Oh here they come from the back and they laxed.
They're approaching us from behind in a relaxed manner
I'm checkin for the gats they strap, so what's up black?
I'm watching for their guns, what's going on?
Chill, lets hit a deal, if it ain't up to what you feel then grab your Steel.
Relax, let's make a deal, but be ready to use your gun if things go wrong
Right, so, what you motherfuckers gonna come at me with?
So what weapons are you carrying?
Hope you ain't wantin' none of my grip.
I hope you don't want the drugs I have
Cause you can save that shit. Guess what they told me?
You can forget about that. Listen to what they offered me
'We give you 20 G's if you snitch on your homey,
They'll pay me $20,000 if I tell them information about my friend
We'll put you in a home, and make your life plush
They'll make my life comfortable if I agree to their terms
Oh yeah, but you got to sell dope for us.'
But I'll have to work for them as a drug dealer
Hmmm, let me think about it
Let me consider their offer
Turned my back and grabbed my gat and guess what I told him before I Shot It:
I turned around and pulled out my gun, and before I shot him, I said:
'If you don't quit, yeah, if you don't stop, yeah, I'm lettin' my gat Pop'
If you don't back off, I'll shoot you with my gun
Cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
I'll take violent action even against police officers if they try to deceive or harm me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COLIN FITZROY WOLFE, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, CORDOZAR CALVIN BROADUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unclejackshdd
Any OG's bumpin this in 2024?!?!
@_Silly.goofy.exe_
YES
@yuris6125
Fasho! Keepin' it real.
@maskedxeni178
fosho
@gothicu
Till I die
@garyandrew5269
On my daily play list….
@TheKidAdge
The VERY first ever Dre & Snoop Dogg collaboration. Classic forever.
@lovecove920
Agree
@willalexander2013
one eight seven is the real one :)
@velvetthunder96
+Will Alexander isn't this the 187?