Deep Cover
Dr Dre/Snoop Doggy Dogg Lyrics


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Tonight's the night I get in some shit [Yeah]
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
And let me handle my business yo.
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Deep Cover" by Dr Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg is about the life of an undercover cop who must navigate through the dangerous underworld of drug dealers and gangs in order to bring down the big boss at the top. The lyrics describe the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to fulfill his mission, including killing and peeling caps. The song portrays a sense of danger and urgency, as the singer must act quickly and precisely to avoid being discovered.


The second verse of the song shifts to Snoop Doggy Dogg's perspective, as he describes his own experiences with police brutality and the corrupt system that perpetuates it. He raps about his disdain for the police and his willingness to take them on, even if it means putting his life on the line. The song ends with both Dre and Snoop rapping about their determination to succeed in their respective missions, even if it means resorting to violence.


Overall, "Deep Cover" is a powerful depiction of the often violent and dangerous world of law enforcement and crime.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight's the night I get in some shit [Yeah]
I am expecting to do some dangerous work tonight.


Deep cover on the incognito tip.
I am undercover and trying to be discrete.


Killin' motherfuckers if I have to Peelin' caps too cause you niggas know I'm comin' at you.
I will not hesitate to use violence if necessary, and my enemies know that they should be wary of me.


I guess that's part of the game But I feel for the nigger who thinks he just gonna come and chance Things
Using violence is a common strategy, but I pity anyone who thinks they can challenge me in this way.


With the swiftness so get it right with the quickness And let me handle my business yo.
I expect everyone to move quickly and let me do my job.


I'm on a mission and my mission won't stop Until I get the nigger maxin' at the top.
I have a specific target and I will not stop until I have taken him down.


I hope you get his ass before he drops. Kingpin kickin' back while his workers sling his rocks.
I hope to catch my target before his subordinates start getting anxious or suspicious.


Coming up like a fat rat. Big money, big cars, big body guards on his back. So it's difficult to get him.
My target is wealthy and well-protected, making him hard to catch.


But I got the hook up with somebody who knows how to get in contact With Him.
I have a contact who can help me reach my target.


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.
I plan to reach out to my target and offer him drugs in exchange for his cooperation.


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.
We will meet tonight at my target's chosen location and time, but I will come prepared for possible danger.


Cause he's a sheisty motherfucker, But I gives a fuck, cause I'm going deep cover.
My target is deceptive but I do not care, I am undercover and will do whatever it takes to catch him.


Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
I will not stop until my target is caught, even if it means using violence.


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
I am moving through the neighborhood incognito and causing chaos, even if it means going against the law.


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
I do not care about the police and will continue to operate outside the law, and am about to join a group of other criminals in a new mission.


Dre, (whatup, Snoop) yo I got the feelin' Tonight's the night like Betty Wright, and I'm chillin'
My partner and I are gearing up for a new mission tonight.


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
We are without remorse and will go right to the source to find crooked cops who repeatedly arrest members of our community.


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?
The crooked cops want to make a deal with me and potentially bring me onto their team to help them in exchange for money.


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!
I am asking my partner what course of action we should take, but I am prepared for a violent confrontation.


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.
My partner and I arrived at the scene and immediately became suspicious that it was a trap, and we are prepared to take violent action if necessary.


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.
Our suspicions were confirmed when we were approached by individuals who were carrying weapons. I suggest we negotiate, and if it does not go well, we should arm ourselves.


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.'
I challenge our attackers and let them know I am not afraid of them. They attempt to bribe me into betraying my friends by offering money and a comfortable life in exchange for selling drugs for them.


Hmmm, let me think about it Turned my back and grabbed my gat and guess what I told him before I Shot It:
I consider my options, but ultimately decide to resort to violence and shoot our attackers.


'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
I warn our attackers that I will use my weapon if necessary, even if it means taking down an undercover police officer.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COLIN FITZROY WOLFE, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, CORDOZAR CALVIN BROADUS

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@unclejackshdd

Any OG's bumpin this in 2024?!?!

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YES

@yuris6125

Fasho! Keepin' it real.

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fosho

@gothicu

Till I die

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On my daily play list….

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@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?

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