Dawg Friendly
JJ DOOM Lyrics
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Dropping all these beats to slap these cats silly
Feeling 90% of these dudes? Not really
So many wack cats that I'm more dawg friendly
So instead of complaining I put myself back into gaming
Cos half of my entertainment is better than your laming
And I say that with no shame man, no qualms at all
I'm walking through these hallowed halls
Talking with the smartest little dude, better knock it off
Yes I’m like a growling dog on a rusty chain
Bout to go in on you kitty kittys
In the middle of the gritty city
Ain’t nothin’ ain’t nothin’ friendly
Drop you off so lame New Guinea
Pretend it never happened while you eatin’ fruit listening to 90s Luchini
Chilling with this fly chick who looks great in her olive bikini
007 scenery, D-A-W-G agent
Just in case you wondering where the strays went
Dawg Friendly
Yep, Dawg Friendly
Yo stop holding back, give that dog a bone
If you ain’t got no scraps, leave that dog alone
Like my man DMX, don’t get at me dawg
If you ain’t cutting cheques, then you don’t got songs
Keeping it strictly biz, also for the love
But if you ain’t got no kid’s, then you don’t get my struggle
Gotta keep me under muzzle been silenced since 3-piece puzzle not really yo
I’ve been shaping your minds and dropping that knowledge with Willie
Shout out to G-A-P-A, especially Atlanta and Philly
Yeah that’s that Georgia VA yeah that's that Georgia player
We got the peoples on the chain tryna tilt that way up
You see the people when I freeze all the time where they are
The lyrics to JJ DOOM's "Dawg Friendly" extend the analogy of a growling dog on a rusty chain to the rapper's own frustrations with the music industry. He opens with a playful greeting to his producer, D, before describing his own method of coping with the disappointments of the rap game. Despite his distaste for many of his contemporaries, he turns to gaming as a diversion, confident that his own artistry surpasses theirs. This confidence is tempered by a mix of humility and indignation. While he recognizes that he still has much to learn, he chides those who have forsaken their education for the sake of chasing fame. The imagery of the growling dog on the rusty chain is both menacing and pathetic, suggesting that the rapper's hunger for success has not dimmed his sense of humor or empathy.
Throughout the song, JJ DOOM shows himself to be a master of wordplay, alliteration, and internal rhyme. The repetition of vowel and consonant sounds adds to the song's musicality, reinforcing the forcefulness of the rapper's delivery. The references to other rappers and hip hop culture at large serve to ground the song in a particular time and place. At the same time, the message of "Dawg Friendly"--that true talent requires skill, dedication, and humility--remains relevant beyond any specific moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo D what the dealy? You know me
Greetings, D, how are you doing? I am JJ DOOM, a music artist who is well-known by you.
Dropping all these beats to slap these cats silly
I am making incredible music to humiliate other rappers who can't match my own lyrical and musical abilities.
Feeling 90% of these dudes? Not really
I am not really fond of the majority of the rappers in the hip hop industry.
So many wack cats that I'm more dawg friendly
There are too many terrible rappers to keep track of, so I am becoming more of a dog person instead.
So instead of complaining I put myself back into gaming
Rather than voicing my disapproval of other rappers, I am devoting more time to playing video games.
Cos half of my entertainment is better than your laming
Playing video games is more entertaining than listening to the mediocre music of other rappers.
And I say that with no shame man, no qualms at all
I am not embarrassed to admit that I would rather play video games than listen to bad rap music.
I'm walking through these hallowed halls
I am moving through a sacred place, such as a college or university campus.
These students ain't in class at all
The students at this institution are not attending their courses.
Talking with the smartest little dude, better knock it off
I am conversing with an intelligent and knowledgeable individual, so do not interrupt us.
Yes I’m like a growling dog on a rusty chain
My frustration and anger towards bad rappers is like that of a growling dog who cannot break free from its rusty chain.
Bout to go in on you kitty kittys
I am about to verbally attack and humiliate weaker rappers who cannot compete with my talent.
In the middle of the gritty city
I am in the center of a rough and tough urban area.
Ain’t nothin’ ain’t nothin’ friendly
There is nothing friendly or welcoming about this environment.
Drop you off so lame New Guinea
I will leave you in a strange and unfamiliar place, similar to the country of Papua New Guinea, because you are not worthy of my time.
Pretend it never happened while you eatin’ fruit listening to 90s Luchini
You should forget about the humiliation I have inflicted on you and listen to classic 90s hip hop song 'Luchini' while eating fruit.
Chilling with this fly chick who looks great in her olive bikini
I am relaxing with an attractive woman who looks stunning in her green bikini.
007 scenery, D-A-W-G agent
The view is like that of a James Bond spy movie, and I am a secret agent, or 'dawg', who is part of the action.
Just in case you wondering where the strays went
In case you were curious about where I went or what I was doing, I am informing you in this line.
Dawg Friendly
Being 'dawg friendly' means that I am more accepting of dogs than certain types of people or rappers.
Yo stop holding back, give that dog a bone
Don't be hesitant, give me the recognition and respect I deserve as a talented rapper.
If you ain’t got no scraps, leave that dog alone
If you have nothing to offer me, do not bother me with unnecessary attention or conversation.
Like my man DMX, don’t get at me dawg
Similar to how my friend DMX commands respect and attention, I also demand this from others.
If you ain’t cutting cheques, then you don’t got songs
If you are not making any money from your music, then you do not have any worthwhile songs.
Keeping it strictly biz, also for the love
I am making music for both the financial gains and personal enjoyment.
But if you ain’t got no kid’s, then you don’t get my struggle
If you have not experienced the struggles and hardships of raising children, then you may not fully understand and appreciate my life experiences and struggles.
Gotta keep me under muzzle been silenced since 3-piece puzzle not really yo
People have been trying to silence me, but I am not really going to be quiet or obedient like a muzzled dog.
I’ve been shaping your minds and dropping that knowledge with Willie
I have been influencing and educating listeners with my insightful lyrics, as well as paying tribute to the late Willie who also impacted many lives through his own music.
Shout out to G-A-P-A, especially Atlanta and Philly
I am giving a shout out to the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, with a special emphasis on the cities of Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Yeah that’s that Georgia VA yeah that's that Georgia player
I am referencing the Georgia Veterans Affairs or VA in Georgia, and calling myself a 'Georgia player' or talented rapper from the state of Georgia.
We got the peoples on the chain tryna tilt that way up
There are people who are trying to control and manipulate us, but we are fighting to turn things around and succeed.
You see the people when I freeze all the time where they are
When I am still or stop moving, I can observe and analyze the people around me and their behavior.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: OMAR J GILYARD
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