Still D.R.E.
Dr Dre & Snoop Doggy Dog Lyrics


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[Intro: Snoop Dogg]
Yeah nigga, I'm still fuckin' wit ya
Still waters run deep.
Still Snoop Dogg & D.R.E.
'99 nigga.

[Dr. Dre:]
Guess who's back?

[Snoop Dogg:]
Still, still doin' that shit, huh Dre?

[Dr. Dre:]
Oh for show.

[Snoop Dogg:]
Yeah.

[Dr. Dre:]
Check me out.

[Verse 1: Dr. Dre]
It's still Dre Day nigga, AK nigga
Though I've grown alot, can't keep it home alot
'Cause when I frequent the spots that I'm known to rock
You hear the bass from the truck when I'm on the block
Ladies, they pay homage, but haters say Dre fell off.
How nigga? My last album was The Chronic
They want to know if he still got it
They say rap's changed, they want to know how I feel about it.

[Snoop Dogg:]
If you ain't up on things.

[Dr. Dre:]
Dr. Dre is the name, I'm ahead of my gang
Still puffin' my leafs
Still fuck with the beats
Still not lovin' police.

[Snoop Dogg:]
Uh uh.

[Dr. Dre:]
Still rock my khakis with a cuff & a crease.

[Snoop Dogg:]
For show.

[Dr. Dre:]
Still got love for the streets, reppin' 213.

[Snoop Dogg:]
For life.

[Dr. Dre:]
Still the beats bang, still doin' my thing
Since I left ain't too much changed, still.

(Chorus - twice)
[Snoop Dogg:]
I'm representin' for them gangsta's all across the world.
(Still) Hittin' them corners in them low-low's girl.

[Dr. Dre:]
Still takin' my time to perfect a beat
& I still got love for the streets, it's the D.R.E.

[2nd Verse: Dr. Dre]
Since the last time you heard from me I lost some friends
Well, hell, me & Snoop, we dippin' again
Kept my ear to the streets, signed Eminem
He's triple platinum, doin' 50 a week
Still, I stay close to the heat
& even when I was close to defeat, I rose to my feet
My life's like a soundtrack I wrote to the beat
Treat rap like Cali weed, I smoke 'til I sleep
Wake up in the AM compose a beat
I bring the fire 'til your soakin' in your seat
It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth
Since "Turn Out the Lights" from the World Class Wreckin' Cru
I'm still at it, After-mathematics
In the home of drive-by's & Akmatics
Swap meets, sticky green & bad traffic
I dip through then I get skin, D.R.E.

(Chorus - twice)
[Snoop Dogg:]
I'm representin' for them gangsta's all across the world.
(Still) Hittin' them corners in them low-low's girl.

[Dr. Dre:]
Still takin' my time to perfect the beat
& I still got love for the streets, it's the D.R.E.

[Verse 3: Dr. Dre]
It ain't nothin' but more hot shit
Another classic CD for y'all to vibe with
Whether your coolin' on a corner wit your fly bitch
Laid back in the shack, play this track
I'm representin' for the gangsta's all across the world.
Still...

[Snoop Dogg:]
Hittin' them corners in them low-low's girl.

[Dr. Dre:]
I'll break your neck, damn near put your face in your lap
Niggas try to be the king but the ace is back.

[Snoop Dogg:]
So if you ain't up on things.

[Dr. Dre:]
Dr. Dre be the name still runnin' the game
Still, got it wrapped like a mummy
Still ain't trippin' love to see young blacks get money
Spend time out the hood, take they mom's out the hood
Hit my boys off with jobs, no more livin' hard
Barbecue's every day, drivin' fancy cars
Still gon' get mine regardless.

(Chorus - 3 times)
[Snoop Dogg:]
I'm representin' for them gangsta's all across the world
(Still) Hittin' them corners in them low-low's girl.

[Dr. Dre:]
Still takin' my time to perfect the beat
& I still got love for the streets, it's the D.R.E.

[Outro: Snoop Dogg]
Right back up in your muthafuckin' ass
'95 plus 4 pennies!
Add that shit up, D.R.E. right back up on top of things
Smoke somethin' wit your dog
No stress, no seeds, no stems, no sticks!
Some of that real sticky-icky-icky
Oooh wee! Put it in the air




Oh you's a fool D.R.
[laugh]

Overall Meaning

The opening lines, "still fuckin' wit ya / still waters run deep," suggest that the loyalty between Dre and Snoop still runs deep even though a lot has changed since "The Chronic". The overall theme is that Dre is still on top of the game, still relevant, and still a gangster. Throughout the song, Snoop and Dre keep assuring us that they're still doing their thing and representin' for the gangstas, despite the passing of time and changes happening in the rap scene. Dre's self-proclamation that he's "still ahead of my gang" indicates that he's still influential and respected among his peers.


The song's chorus and Snoop's ad-libs mention "low-low's", which refers to lowriders - cars modified with hydraulic suspension systems so that the front and/or rear of the car can be raised and lowered. The car became an important icon in hip-hop culture with many rap artists owning, referencing and showcasing them. By referencing lowriders, Dre and Snoop position themselves as part of the wider hip hop culture.


The song features the use of piano and strings, which contrast with the heavy bass and synth sounds that were commonly used in hip hop at the time. This helped the song stand out but it also reflects Dreโ€™s penchant for soulful music. It was produced by Dre and Mel-Man and features a sample from a 1973 song, "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March, as well as an interpolation of Leon Haywood's "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You."


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah nigga, I'm still fuckin' wit ya
I'm still in a good relationship with you despite everything.


Still waters run deep.
A quiet person is often more interesting and complex than they first appear.


Still Snoop Dogg & D.R.E.
I am still working with my partner, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre


'99 nigga.
This song was released in 1999.


Guess who's back?
Dr. Dre is back in the music scene.


Still, still doin' that shit, huh Dre?
Dr. Dre is still doing what he knows best - making music.


Oh for show. Yeah. Check me out.
Definitely, listen to my new song and see what I have for you.


It's still Dre Day nigga, AK nigga
Dr. Dre is still an influential artist and the center of attention in hip hop music, like he always has been. AK refers to the AK-47 gun, a dangerous weapon.


Though I've grown alot, can't keep it home alot
Although I've matured, I still can't stay at home all the time.


'Cause when I frequent the spots that I'm known to rock
When I visit the places I usually perform at


You hear the bass from the truck when I'm on the block
People can hear the loud music that comes from the bass speakers when my car is nearby.


Ladies, they pay homage, but haters say Dre fell off.
Female fans show me respect, but some people who dislike my music are saying I've lost my talent.


How nigga? My last album was The Chronic
My previous album was very successful, so how could I have lost my touch?


They want to know if he still got it
People want to know if Dr. Dre is still talented and can make relevant music in the changing rap scene.


They say rap's changed, they want to know how I feel about it.
People are curious to know Dr. Dre's opinion on the current state of hip hop.


If you ain't up on things.
If you're not aware of the current state of hip hop.


Dr. Dre is the name, I'm ahead of my gang
Dr. Dre is my name, and I am leading my team of talented musicians.


Still puffin' my leafs
I am still smoking marijuana.


Still fuck with the beats
I am still passionate about producing music.


Still not lovin' police.
I still have a negative view towards the police.


Uh uh.
No way.


Still rock my khakis with a cuff & a crease.
I still wear my khaki pants with a folded cuff and crease in them.


For show.
Definitely!


Still got love for the streets, reppin' 213.
I still love the streets where I grew up, and I'm representing the 213 area code.


For life.
Forever.


Still the beats bang, still doin' my thing
My beats are still powerful and amazing, and I am still making music.


Since I left ain't too much changed, still.
Not much has changed since I took a break from music.


I'm representin' for them gangsta's all across the world.
I am representing gangsterism as a subculture all over the world.


(Still) Hittin' them corners in them low-low's girl.
I'm still driving in a lowrider car and cruising the streets.


Still takin' my time to perfect a beat
I am still spending time to make a perfect beat.


& I still got love for the streets, it's the D.R.E.
I still have a strong attachment and affection for the streets, and that's what Dr. Dre is all about.


Since the last time you heard from me I lost some friends
I have lost some close friends since I last released music.


Well, hell, me & Snoop, we dippin' again
Me and Snoop Dogg are back together and working out again.


Kept my ear to the streets, signed Eminem
I'm always keeping myself informed about the happenings of the streets. I also signed Eminem, a successful rapper.


He's triple platinum, doin' 50 a week
Eminem's album has sold millions of copies and is still selling at an impressive rate of 50,000 copies per week.


Still, I stay close to the heat
I am still having close connections with the people who know what's happening in the streets.


& even when I was close to defeat, I rose to my feet
Even when things were tough, I never gave up and managed to get back on my feet.


My life's like a soundtrack I wrote to the beat
My life is like a movie with a soundtrack that I wrote to the music.


Treat rap like Cali weed, I smoke 'til I sleep
I treat rap music like high-quality California weed, always consuming it till I fall asleep.


Wake up in the AM compose a beat
In the morning, I wake up and begin brainstorming and creating new music.


I bring the fire 'til your soakin' in your seat
I produce music that's so hot it makes people excited and overwhelmed.


It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth
My success is not a coincidence, a lot of people have tried and failed before. I'm the truth, meaning I am the real deal in the music industry.


Since "Turn Out the Lights" from the World Class Wreckin' Cru
My career started with the World Class Wreckin' Cru in 1985, and the song "Turn Out the Lights" was one of our popular hits.


I'm still at it, After-mathematics
I am still in the music game, operating under my record label, Aftermath Entertainment.


In the home of drive-by's & Akmatics
I operate from Los Angeles, where drive-bys and gang violence are prevalent. Akmatics refers to AK47 firearms popularly used in gang-related violence.


Swap meets, sticky green & bad traffic
Swapping items in swap meets is common in Los Angeles. Sticky green refers to marijuana, and traffic in LA is terrible.


I dip through then I get skin, D.R.E.
I move quickly across the streets of LA, and people see glimpses of me without knowing who I am.


It ain't nothin' but more hot shit
This new song I'm releasing is the most top-quality music.


Another classic CD for y'all to vibe with
This CD is another classic like my previous works, and listeners will enjoy it.


Whether your coolin' on a corner wit your fly bitch
Whether you're hanging out with your girlfriend on the street corner, or just chilling inside and smoking weed.


Laid back in the shack, play this track
Listening to this track is perfect when you're laid back indoors or in a quiet place.


I'll break your neck, damn near put your face in your lap
This song is so hard it could make a person go wild with their head bobbing and make them lean forward in their seat.


Niggas try to be the king but the ace is back.
Other rappers may try to claim they are the kings of the industry, but Dr. Dre is back, showing that he is still the best.


Dr. Dre be the name still runnin' the game
Dr. Dre is still the most respected and successful name in the music industry.


Still, got it wrapped like a mummy
Dr. Dre has the music industry wrapped up like a mummy because of his influence.


Still ain't trippin' love to see young blacks get money
Dr. Dre doesn't care about beef and rivalries, he loves seeing black people becoming successful and rich.


Spend time out the hood, take they mom's out the hood
Dr. Dre wants young black people to leave the hood and take their mothers with them to a better life.


Hit my boys off with jobs, no more livin' hard
Dr. Dre is helping young people by providing them with work so that they no longer need to live a difficult life on the streets.


Barbecue's every day, drivin' fancy cars
With Dr. Dre's help, young people can live a luxurious life with barbecues every day, drive fancy cars, and more.


Still gon' get mine regardless.
Dr. Dre is going to get his due, no matter what.


Right back up in your muthafuckin' ass
Limited time left: repeating the same old rap because my creativity ran out.


'95 plus 4 pennies!
Since this song is released in '99, it's been four years since '95.


Add that shit up, D.R.E. right back up on top of things
Adding it all up gives D.R.E. the victory and puts him back on top of the rap world.


Smoke somethin' wit your dog
Relax and smoke some weed with your friends.


No stress, no seeds, no stems, no sticks!
The weed has been taken care of so that there are no stress, seeds, stems, or sticks in it.


Some of that real sticky-icky-icky
Some high-quality weed, which sticks to your fingers when broken up.


Oooh wee! Put it in the air
This weed is so good that you have to inhale it deep to enjoy its effects.


Oh you's a fool D.R.
You are crazy for smoking this weed with me, Dr. Dre.


[laugh]
Dr. Dre laughs at his own jokes about smoking weed.




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- I love this song and im (age)ย 
-I am sorry about my generation
-I was born in the wrong Generationย 
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1999 : Still Dre.
2019 : Still Dre.
2099 : Still Dre.

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