I Don't Give a Fuck
Dr. Dre Feat. Jadakiss And Dante Hawkins Lyrics


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Uh, used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
Used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me

When it rain, niggas get wet, so stay dry (uh)
Don't cross me, I can peep a snake eye (woo)
You just lost me, like yo' shadow in the dark (uh-huh)
Fucked around and forced me to hit the shadow with the spark
Blew your shit apart, now it's two halves of one nigga
"Look at him," I said after a few laughs, dumb nigga!
Stupid is as stupid does, cocksucker (what?)
And look what being stupid does, get you shot sucker (what?)
I let you get too close and you bit me (uh)
I closed one eye for too long, you tried to hit me
Thought you was wit me
Well you might as well forget me, 'cause from this point on (uh-huh)
It's war, it won't stop until one of us is gone (c'mon!)
I'm still mad at myself for letting that shit go down (uhh)
But somebody should of told me, I was fucking with a clown (alright?)
And I think they found, nigga, drown
You know how shit get around

Uh, used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
(Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

Used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
(Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

Ayo X fuck them niggas, them niggas ain't your dogs
Better treat like some cats and shake they ass to the floor
Been seen the foul shit, put the guns in 'em
Lil' wannabe you's, so why you run wit 'em?
You can't trust niggas no further than you can throw 'em
You don't wanna murder the niggas, then you blow 'em
He usin' yo' style, that make him yo' child
Then he shouldn't make a move 'til he hear it from yo' mouth
We don't allow snakes, running wit dogs
Tell them ain't nothing like a funeral that's gonna be yours
Double-R, and I ain't here to start trouble god
But if they wasn't your niggas I would of been hit 'em hard
Niggas look like they phony (what) sound like they phony (huh?)
Run around acting like motherfucker's homies
We all make mistakes, that's part of the breaks
But you can still call the apes, we bringing the duct tape
And the broomstick, them bitch-ass niggas is getting raped
Know how we ride, whoever on they side can die
And we ain't trying to be blind, fuck eye for eye
'Cause we only taking yours, you know the dogs you motherfucker

Uh, used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
(Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

Used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
(Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

There was always something there, but I just couldn't touch it (uh-huh)
Wasn't something that would hurt me, so a nigga said, fuck it! (uh)
I let it slide, laughed and joked let it ride (true)
Now that you done killed it, I'm glad that it died (aight?)
It's aight, I know where you live, I'm just waiting (uh)
'Til we knock on your front door, and let you meet Satan (c'mon!)
That's what you get for hating, fuck you fagot! (what?)
I never did trust you fagot, I'll bust you fagot! (what?)
What you done forgot about the streets is this (uh)
You do a grimy nigga like you do a grimy bitch (aight?)
You just stop fucking with him, you got no more rap (uh)
No more, "yo whats up D?" no more dap (uh)
Be lucky if I don't spit in your face, off of G.P. (what?)
And what? Bitch-ass nigga, you can't beat me (woo)
Don't take it as a loss, just take it as a lesson
Next time think twice, or get iced wit the Wesson
Nigga! (nigga!)

Uh, used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
(Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

Used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
(Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)

C'mon

Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah

Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Don't Give A Fuck", Dr. Dre, Jadakiss, and Dante Hawkins express their frustration and anger towards a former friend who betrayed them. Through the lyrics, the three artists expose the disloyalty and deceit of someone they once trusted. The song talks about how the person used to be like a family to them, but turned out to be manipulative and untrustworthy. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of hurt and disappointment, as well as a desire for revenge. The message portrays the importance of staying loyal and true to one's friends.


Moreover, the song highlights the reality of toxic relationships, and how some people can pretend to be something they are not just to gain someone's trust. Specifically, the lyrics talk about how the person in question used to brag about being Dr. Dre's ride or die but ended up being a "bitch" who cannot even ride with him. The artists are warning listeners to be cautious and not to trust anyone easily.


Overall, "I Don't Give A Fuck" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the importance of loyalty and trust in relationships, and the consequences of betrayal.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, used to be my dogg, you was in my left titty
You used to be close to me, like family


Screamed ride or die, I thought you would die with me
You claimed loyalty and dedication, so I believed you would stick with me no matter what


Found out you a bitch, you can't even ride with me
I learned that you are weak and disloyal, and I cannot count on you to have my back


Now it's a war, and you ain't on the side with me
We are now enemies, and you are not on my side


When it rain, niggas get wet, so stay dry (uh)
Bad things happen in life, so be prepared and protect yourself


Don't cross me, I can peep a snake eye (woo)
Do not betray me, I can recognize when someone is being deceitful


You just lost me, like yo' shadow in the dark (uh-huh)
You have lost my respect and loyalty, like a shadow disappearing in the darkness


Fucked around and forced me to hit the shadow with the spark
Your actions have forced me to retaliate with violence


Blew your shit apart, now it's two halves of one nigga
I have destroyed you, and you are now a broken, defeated person


"Look at him," I said after a few laughs, dumb nigga!
I make fun of you and insult you for being foolish


Stupid is as stupid does, cocksucker (what?)
If you act foolishly, you are stupid, and I will not respect you


And look what being stupid does, get you shot sucker (what?)
Your foolishness has led to your demise


I let you get too close and you bit me (uh)
I trusted you too much, and you betrayed me


I closed one eye for too long, you tried to hit me
I ignored warning signs about your disloyalty, and you attempted to harm me


Well you might as well forget me, 'cause from this point on (uh-huh)
We are no longer friends, and you should move on


It's war, it won't stop until one of us is gone (c'mon!)
We are fully committed to fighting each other until one of us is defeated


I'm still mad at myself for letting that shit go down (uhh)
I am angry with myself for allowing the situation to get out of hand


But somebody should of told me, I was fucking with a clown (alright?)
I should have been warned that you were not trustworthy


And I think they found, nigga, drown
Your actions have led to your downfall


Ayo X fuck them niggas, them niggas ain't your dogs
Hey X, forget about those people, they are not your true friends


Better treat like some cats and shake they ass to the floor
Treat them like weaker animals and make them submit


Been seen the foul shit, put the guns in 'em
I have witnessed their evil deeds, and I will use violence against them


Lil' wannabe you's, so why you run wit 'em?
They are just copying you, so why associate with them?


You can't trust niggas no further than you can throw 'em
You cannot trust people, they will only let you down


You don't wanna murder the niggas, then you blow 'em
If you do not want to kill them, hurt them badly


He usin' yo' style, that make him yo' child
He is copying your style, so you are responsible for him


Then he shouldn't make a move 'til he hear it from yo' mouth
He should not act without your approval and guidance


We don't allow snakes, running wit dogs
We do not tolerate traitors who associate with our enemies


Tell them ain't nothing like a funeral that's gonna be yours
Warn them that their actions will lead to their own demise


Double-R, and I ain't here to start trouble god
I am part of the Double-R crew, but I do not want to cause any problems


But if they wasn't your niggas I would of been hit 'em hard
If they were not your friends, I would have already attacked them


Niggas look like they phony (what) sound like they phony (huh?)
They seem fake, and their words are not sincere


Run around acting like motherfucker's homies
They pretend to be friends with people, but it is all an act


We all make mistakes, that's part of the breaks
We are all human and make errors sometimes


But you can still call the apes, we bringing the duct tape
Even if you make mistakes, we will still support you and make sure you are safe


And the broomstick, them bitch-ass niggas is getting raped
We will use violence to punish those who have wronged us


Know how we ride, whoever on they side can die
We are violent and will kill anyone who stands in our way


And we ain't trying to be blind, fuck eye for eye
We do not believe in revenge, we will not limit ourselves to an equal retaliation


'Cause we only taking yours, you know the dogs you motherfucker
We will harm you and take what is rightfully ours, you should have known who you were dealing with


There was always something there, but I just couldn't touch it (uh-huh)
I had a feeling that something was not right, but I could not put my finger on it


Wasn't something that would hurt me, so a nigga said, fuck it! (uh)
I did not think it would negatively impact me, so I ignored it


I let it slide, laughed and joked let it ride (true)
I ignored warning signs, and even made light of them


Now that you done killed it, I'm glad that it died (aight?)
Now that the problem has been addressed, I am happy it has been resolved


It's aight, I know where you live, I'm just waiting (uh)
I am not worried, I know where you are, and I am waiting for the right opportunity to strike


'Til we knock on your front door, and let you meet Satan (c'mon!)
We will violently confront you, and you will face the consequences of your actions


That's what you get for hating, fuck you fagot! (what?)
You brought this upon yourself with your hatred and disloyalty, and I have no respect or sympathy for you


I never did trust you fagot, I'll bust you fagot! (what?)
I never trusted you, and I will harm you


What you done forgot about the streets is this (uh)
You have forgotten what life on the streets is really like


You do a grimy nigga like you do a grimy bitch (aight?)
You treat deceitful people harshly, regardless of gender


You just stop fucking with him, you got no more rap (uh)
If you stop associating with him, you will no longer have a good reputation


No more, "yo whats up D?" no more dap (uh)
You will no longer be greeted warmly or respected


Be lucky if I don't spit in your face, off of G.P. (what?)
You should consider yourself lucky if I do not disrespect you further


And what? Bitch-ass nigga, you can't beat me (woo)
You are weak and cannot defeat me in a fight


Don't take it as a loss, just take it as a lesson
Learn from this experience and grow from it


Next time think twice, or get iced wit the Wesson
Think carefully about your actions, or face the consequences of violence


Nigga! (nigga!)
A term used for emphasis and as a way to identify with other black people




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING LORENZO, JASON T PHILLIPS, EARL SIMMONS, DAVID STYLES, RICHARD WILSON

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