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You know
The artist is addressing the listener at the start of the song

G is for the gang of money I make
The letter G represents the artist's income and financial success

F is for the gang of fools I break
The letter F represents the artist's power to defeat and outsmart his rivals

U is for the undisputed champ
The letter U represents the artist's position as the undefeated champion in the rap game

N is 'cause you never gonna get the mic back
The letter N represents the idea that once the artist grabs the microphone, he never lets it go and dominates the stage

K is for the niggaz that I knock on they back
The letter K represents the physical force the artist uses to knock other rappers to the ground

Damn, it feels good to see Long Beach on the map
The artist is proud of his hometown's reputation for producing talented musicians

Till the day I'm dead, I'm gonna keep that shit real
The artist promises to always be authentic and truthful in his music, no matter what

Now you niggaz know G-Funk's for real
The artist asserts that his G-Funk style is genuine and not a counterfeit version of another artist's sound

To those people who don't believe in G-funk
The artist is addressing those who doubt the legitimacy or value of G-Funk music

Tried to take my style and make a quick buck
The artist accuses others of copying his style of music solely for financial gain

Here's a message to one and all
The artist has a message for everyone listening to the song

Your pass is revoked and then I'm havin' a ball
The artist is telling those who copy his style that they are no longer allowed to use it, and he is enjoying the power he has to deny them

Any questions, come and see me
The artist challenges anyone who has doubts or challenges to his G-Funk style to confront him directly

The king of G-Funk, the one and only
The artist claims to be the undisputed leader of the G-Funk style, with no equal or rival

Congratulations! You sound like Nate
The artist is acknowledging that others have successfully imitated his G-Funk style and have achieved some level of success with it

You took my old hook and got me paid
The artist acknowledges that others have copied his music, which has led to him earning money

Some people are nothin' but clones
The artist asserts that some musicians have no originality or creativity, and simply copy the work of others

Some people have styles of their own
The artist acknowledges that some musicians have their own unique style and approach to music

Some people are copycats
The artist again asserts that some musicians copy the work of others, rather than creating original content

These people can't get the mic back
The artist suggests that those who rely on copying others will never be able to grab the microphone and dominate a performance

Can you feel me, one hitter quitters?
The artist is addressing those who make a brief appearance in the music industry, without making any significant impact

You can't copy me, I'm one in a million
The artist is asserting that his G-Funk style is one of a kind, and cannot be accurately reproduced by others

Call any expert and you can ask him
The artist is confident that music experts would agree that his G-Funk sound cannot be copied or replicated fully

Copy machines can't copy platinum
The artist suggests that although some musicians may be able to copy elements of his G-Funk sound, they will never be able to achieve the same level of success and recognition he has experienced

When you feel like some cavi G-Funk
The artist is suggesting that listeners who are in the mood for high-quality, luxurious G-Funk music should turn to his songs

You need some music to bump in your trunk
The artist is recommending his music as the perfect choice for car sound systems

I got a bassline, a gangsta tune
The artist is describing the elements of his music, which include a deep bassline and aggressive, street-inspired lyrics

Put on the classics and your head'll be movin' soon
The artist encourages listeners to play his previously released hits, which are sure to get them dancing and enjoying the music

That's what G-Funk means to me
The artist is providing his personal definition and interpretation of the G-Funk style of music

It's alright
The artist is reassuring listeners that they are enjoying legitimate, high-quality G-Funk music

You know, you know
The artist is looping back to the beginning of the song, again addressing the listener and reminding them of his message