Red Dog
Goodie Mob Lyrics


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*knock knock knock* WHO IZIT?
Hey man, it's straight shoota man
Man how many times bro?
Hit me three times man, let me see them talkin'
Aight
Aight brutha
*BOOM*
This is the Red Dog police department!
Just get on the ground!
Get down and get your god damn!




Get your hands across your head!
Get your god damn hands...

Overall Meaning

The verse from Goodie Mob's song Red Dog describes a situation where someone is knocking on the door and announcing themselves as "straight shoota man" and requesting to be let in. The scene seems to be set in a neighborhood where the presence of the Red Dog police department is felt, as they burst on the scene with a resounding "BOOM" and order everyone to get down and put their hands in the air. It is clear from the lyrics that there is a lot of tension and paranoia in this environment, as people are constantly on edge and aware of the potential for violence.


The use of vivid imagery in the lyrics helps to create a powerful sense of atmosphere and tension. The repeated use of the phrase "get your god damn" creates a sense of urgency and aggression, and the abrupt and sudden nature of the Red Dog police department's arrival is jarring and disturbing. Overall, the lyrics of Red Dog are a powerful commentary on the impact of police brutality and the ways in which law enforcement can create an environment of fear and intimidation in marginalized communities.


Line by Line Meaning

*knock knock knock* WHO IZIT?
Someone is knocking on the door and asking who is there.


Hey man, it's straight shoota man
The person outside is identifying themselves as a 'straight shooter.'


Man how many times bro?
The person inside wants to know how many times they should hit the door to identify themselves.


Hit me three times man, let me see them talkin'
The person inside instructs the other person to hit the door three times so they can verify who they are.


Aight brutha
The person inside acknowledges that they heard the instructions.


*BOOM*
There is a loud noise, maybe a gunshot or an explosion.


This is the Red Dog police department!
The people outside are identifying themselves as members of the Red Dog police department.


Just get on the ground!
The police are telling someone to get on the ground.


Get down and get your god damn!
The police are instructing the individual to get down and follow their commands.


Get your hands across your head!
The police are instructing the individual to put their hands on their head.


Get your god damn hands...
The police start to say something else, but the lyrics end before we get the full sentence.




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Comments from YouTube:

yellowmellow941

Way before it's time..these dudes were speaking it

Kevin Straker

DON'T FLUSH IT DON'T You FLUSH IT!!! Lol

Classic

Corey Griffin

Got to get it