Nuthin' But a G Thang
Dr Dree feat Snoop Dogg Lyrics


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[Snoop Doggy Dogg]
One, two, three and to the fo'
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are at the do'
Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
(Cause you know we 'bout had to rip shit up)
Gimme the microphone first, so I can bust like a bubble
Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baaaaabay!
Two loc'ed out G's so we're craaaaazay!
Death Row is the label that paaaaays me!
Unfadable, so please don't try to fade this (Hell yeah)
But, uh, back to the lecture at hand
Perfection is perfected, so I'm 'a let 'em understand
From a young G's perspective
And before me dig out a bitch I have ta' find a contraceptive
You never know she could be earnin' her man,
And learnin' her man, and at the same time burnin' her man
Now you know I ain't wit that shit, Lieutenant
Ain't no pussy good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it
(yeah) Now that's realer than real-deal Holyfield
And now all you hookas and ho's know how I feel
Well if it's good enough to get broke off a proper chunk
I'll take a small piece of some of that funky stuff
Hook: Snoop Doggy Dogg
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
It's like that and like this and like that and uh
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
Dre, creep to the mic like a phantom
[Dr. Dre]
Well I'm peepin', and I'm creepin', and I'm creep-in'
But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
So sit back, relax, and strap on your seatbelt
You never been on a ride like this befo'
With a producer who can rap and control the maestro
At the same time with the dope rhyme that I kick
You know, and I know, I flow some ol funky shit
To add to my collection, the selection
Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don't choke
If ya' do, ya' have no clue
O' what me and my homey Snoop Dogg came to do
Hook: Snoop Doggy Dogg & Dr. Dre
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
It's like that and like this and like that and uh
It's like this, and we ain't got no love for those
So jus' chill, 'til the next episode
[Snoop Doggy Dogg]
Fallin' back on that ass with a hellified gangsta' lean
Gettin' funky on the mic like a' old batch o' collard greens
It's the capital S, oh yes, the fresh N-double O-P
D-O-double G-why D-O-double G ya' see
Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
Yeah, and it don't quit
I think they in a mood for some mothafuckin' G shit
So Dre. (What up Dogg?)
We gotta give 'em what dey want (What's that, G?)
We gotta break 'em off somethin' (Hell yeah)
And it's gotta be bumpin' (City of Compton!)
[Dr. Dre]
It's where it takes place so I'm a ask your attention
Mobbin like a mothafucka but I ain't lynchin
Droppin' the funky shit that's makin the sucka niggaz mumble
When I'm on the mic, it's like a cookie, they all crumble
Try to get close, and your ass'll get smacked
My mothafuckin homie Doggy Dogg has my back
Never let me slip, 'cause if I slip, then I'm slippin'
But if I got my Nina, then you know I'm straight trippin'
And I'm a continue to put the rap down, put the mack down
And if your bitches talk shit, I have ta' put the smack down
Yeah, and ya' don't stop
I told you I'm just like a clock when I tick and I tock
But I'm never off, always on, 'til the break dawn
see-O-M-P-T-O-N, and the city they call Long Beach
Puttin' the shit together
Like my nigga D.O.C., no one can do it better
Hook: Dr. Dre & Snoop Doggy Dogg
Like this, that and this and uh
It's like that and like this and like that and uh




It's like this, and we ain't got no love for those
So jus' chill, 'til the next episode

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Nuthin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg is a classic example of West Coast G-funk, a genre that dominated hip-hop in the early 1990s. The song starts with an intro that invites listeners to the world of the two leading rappers from Compton and Long Beach. Snoop Dogg takes the first verse where he introduces himself as one of the leading gangster rappers from the West Coast. He speaks about how he and Dr. Dre are here to bring the funk and make an entrance that nobody can ignore. He raps about how they are two G's joined together, and there is nothing but gangsta rap that they are here to deliver.


Dr. Dre, in the second verse, shares his perspective as a young G and how he wants to deliver perfection through his music. He speaks about how he and Snoop have come together to make a statement and put their mark on the rap industry. They are like two phantoms who can rap and control the beats at the same time. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's like this and like that" and focuses on the beats they create in their music. The song draws attention to the makers' confidence and power to control the rap industry with their music.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three and to the fo'
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are counting off before starting the song.


Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are at the do'
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are ready to perform.


Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are about to start the show, so move back.


(Cause you know we 'bout had to rip shit up)
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are known for tearing up the stage.


Gimme the microphone first, so I can bust like a bubble
Snoop Doggy Dogg wants the microphone to start rapping quickly and with energy.


Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble
When Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre, who represent Compton and Long Beach, perform together, everyone knows they're about to cause trouble.


Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baaaaabay!
The song is called 'Nuthin' But a G Thang' and Snoop Dogg is hyping up the audience.


Two loc'ed out G's so we're craaaaazay!
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are 'loc'ed out', meaning they are relaxed and confident in their performance.


Death Row is the label that paaaaays me!
Snoop Doggy Dogg is signed to Death Row Records and gets paid through his music career.


Unfadable, so please don't try to fade this (Hell yeah)
Snoop Doggy Dogg is unstoppable and invincible.


But, uh, back to the lecture at hand
Snoop Doggy Dogg is transitioning back to the topic of the song.


Perfection is perfected, so I'm 'a let 'em understand
Snoop Doggy Dogg already perfected his rap style and will explain to others.


From a young G's perspective
Snoop Doggy Dogg will share his perspective from when he was younger.


And before me dig out a bitch I have ta' find a contraceptive
Snoop Doggy Dogg wants to make sure he's safe before having sex and possibly conceiving a child.


You never know she could be earnin' her man,
Snoop Doggy Dogg is cautioning against assuming a woman is available and single.


And learnin' her man, and at the same time burnin' her man
A woman may be in a relationship, learning from her partner, but also cheating on him.


Now you know I ain't wit that shit, Lieutenant
Snoop Doggy Dogg is not interested in being involved in such relationships.


Ain't no pussy good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it
Snoop Doggy Dogg would never risk getting a sexually transmitted infection.


(yeah) Now that's realer than real-deal Holyfield
Snoop Doggy Dogg is being honest and straightforward.


And now all you hookas and ho's know how I feel
Snoop Doggy Dogg is sharing his feelings with his female listeners.


Well if it's good enough to get broke off a proper chunk
If a woman is worth his time and energy, Snoop Doggy Dogg is willing to invest in her.


I'll take a small piece of some of that funky stuff
Snoop Doggy Dogg is referring to a woman's body and is interested in being intimate with her.


It's like this and like that and like this and uh
The song's rhythm goes back and forth, up and down.


Dre, creep to the mic like a phantom
Dr. Dre approaches the microphone slowly and quietly, like a phantom.


Well I'm peepin', and I'm creepin', and I'm creep-in'
Dr. Dre is describing how he's carefully watching his surroundings.


But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
Dr. Dre nearly got caught because his beeper, an old-fashioned communication device, was making noise.


Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
Dr. Dre needs to show everyone what he can do.


So sit back, relax, and strap on your seatbelt
Dr. Dre wants his audience to be comfortable and ready for the ride.


You never been on a ride like this befo'
Dr. Dre is promising his audience a unique and exciting performance.


With a producer who can rap and control the maestro
Dr. Dre is a producer who also raps and is in control of the music.


At the same time with the dope rhyme that I kick
Dr. Dre promises to keep rapping with great verses.


You know, and I know, I flow some ol funky shit
Dr. Dre is confident that his music is funky and unique.


To add to my collection, the selection
Dr. Dre is selecting which songs to add to his collection of acclaimed works.


Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don't choke
Dr. Dre's music is high quality and is worth experiencing, but don't overdo it.


If ya' do, ya' have no clue
If you take too much of Dr. Dre's music, you might get overwhelmed and not understand it.


O' what me and my homey Snoop Dogg came to do
Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg are performing for their fans and showing them their unique rap style.


Fallin' back on that ass with a hellified gangsta' lean
Snoop Doggy Dogg is standing back and projecting confidence with a hardcore gangsta look.


Gettin' funky on the mic like a' old batch o' collard greens
Snoop Doggy Dogg is performing smoothly and effortlessly like a well-cooked batch of collard greens.


It's the capital S, oh yes, the fresh N-double O-P
Snoop Doggy Dogg introduces his name in an original and fresh way.


D-O-double G-why D-O-double G ya' see
Snoop Doggy Dogg emphasizes the spelling of his name so that everyone understands it.


Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
Snoop Doggy Dogg is confident in his ability to command the microphone and entertain his audience.


pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
Snoop Doggy Dogg is bragging about his wealth and his ability to charm women like the famous character Dolomite.


Yeah, and it don't quit
Snoop Doggy Dogg's performance will continue non-stop.


I think they in a mood for some mothafuckin' G shit
The audience wants to hear some hardcore gangsta rap.


So Dre. (What up Dogg?)
Snoop Doggy Dogg addresses Dr. Dre.


We gotta give 'em what dey want (What's that, G?)
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre need to give the audience what they want to hear.


We gotta break 'em off somethin' (Hell yeah)
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are going to give the audience what they want and more.


And it's gotta be bumpin' (City of Compton!)
The music has to be powerful and presented with pride in the city of Compton.


It's where it takes place so I'm a ask your attention
The performance is happening in Compton, so Snoop Doggy Dogg wants everyone's full attention.


Mobbin like a mothafucka but I ain't lynchin
Snoop Doggy Dogg is moving around energetically but not acting violently.


Droppin' the funky shit that's makin the sucka niggaz mumble
Snoop Doggy Dogg is performing smoothly and making his haters uncomfortable.


When I'm on the mic, it's like a cookie, they all crumble
Snoop Doggy Dogg is so powerful on the microphone that his haters cannot stand up to him.


Try to get close, and your ass'll get smacked
Anyone who tries to mess with Snoop Doggy Dogg will get a violent response.


My mothafuckin homie Doggy Dogg has my back
Snoop Doggy Dogg's friend is there to support him and be his ally in times of need.


Never let me slip, 'cause if I slip, then I'm slippin'
Snoop Doggy Dogg cannot make mistakes; he must always be on his A-game.


But if I got my Nina, then you know I'm straight trippin'
Snoop Doggy Dogg feels safe when he has a gun, which he calls his Nina.


And I'm a continue to put the rap down, put the mack down
Snoop Doggy Dogg will always keep performing and entertaining his fans.


And if your bitches talk shit, I have ta' put the smack down
Snoop Doggy Dogg won't tolerate anyone disrespecting him or his music.


Yeah, and ya' don't stop
Snoop Doggy Dogg will never stop performing or making music.


I told you I'm just like a clock when I tick and I tock
Snoop Doggy Dogg will keep flowing and performing like clockwork.


But I'm never off, always on, 'til the break dawn
Snoop Doggy Dogg never takes a break and is always ready to perform.


see-O-M-P-T-O-N, and the city they call Long Beach
Snoop Doggy Dogg represents both Compton and Long Beach.


Puttin' the shit together
Snoop Doggy Dogg is bringing everything together with his performance.


Like my nigga D.O.C., no one can do it better
Snoop Doggy Dogg's friend D.O.C. is also a great rapper and no one can do it better than the two of them together.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, FREDERICK KNIGHT, LEON HAYWOOD

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