Don't Tell
Mauseburg; Nate Dogg; Snoop Dogg; Warren G Lyrics


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Hello, what's happenin?
This Snoop Dogg.
What you doin?
Oh serious, check this out.
Nigga fittin to come through there.
So um, leave that back door open
so a nigga can come in there real slow.
Yeah.

You got a job, I got a life, you got a man, I got a wife
Baby girl, baby boy, that's the way of the world
It ain't got back, can't get back
You say it won't get back, shit I hope it don't get back
I'm creeping with you, sleeping with you
It's getting bad on a nigga, now I'm beeping you too
And meet me at the hot spot and work that skirt
You know the blue one, the new one, girl you know the truth hurt
Heart beating while I'm cheating, trying to catch a nut
Bad little bitch got a nigga caught up
I'm sliding in the rag top Chevrolet
Got a nigga all out of bounds in West L.A.
I'm trying to find your granny's house, is your auntie house
Well um, you know we sorta kinda burn it out
You know I turn it out whenever I'm in the mix
I'm creeping with my secret and that's how I wanna keep it, peep this

If I hit this pussy you going tell on me
(Don't tell)
When I get this pussy you going tell on me
(Won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, don't tell)
When I get this pussy you going tell on me
(Don't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Won't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, won't tell)

I met this thing named Juanika
She stayed in Engelwood and she knew Tamika
Tamika and Juanika was tight like gloves
I seen em Tuesday night hanging at the club
I say what's up Tamika boo, what's up with you
She said Mauseburg skandelous, nigga so fuck you
Some bitches be lyin (lyin), most bitches be tryin (tryin)
To get a nigga caught up, that's probably why I'm (I'm)
G'd up, boot up, to hit it and show
I give it to you real baby, can't (shake em up dogg)
Jump in the Burg, let's swirve on the low key
Windows tinted cause everybody know me
You told on Mause, you told on Snoop
And now you wanna tell on me, well woopty woop
Put me up on game, your homie
It was too much fun, hm, remember what you told me

No baby I ain't with the bullshit
I been fuckin you for two weeks and I ain't seen no cashflow increase
You've been runnin your mouth, tellin your girls how I'm fuckin you
What I got in my house, the things I don't do for you
Better be careful cause your girls wanna come too
Yay kiss and a rub back and now I'm up in you
And did you tell Tamika
I was wondering why my homie baby momma was blowing up my beeper
You's a cold thang, I told you keep it on the DL
And if I decide to hit it again it's at the motel
Tellin them broads about my furniture and jewels
Work on my table and how holding my clientel
Damn do it hit the spot
As pretty as you is no more blessins for your trot
But I might for the sake of my swipe
Hit it like it's supposed to be hit if the vibe is right tonight

It ain't no fun if the homies can't have none
Ain't no big deal until that hoe squeals
Now I got to keep my fuckin woman from around that hoe
Take a fuckin rubber everywhere that I go
Keep her from her family cause her cousin know
She say she fuckin Nate but she can't prove it though
Next time you can't come if you got a loud tongue
I know I got a big dick, shouldn't loaned it to a trick
This time you act like a nigga who just did a crime
You got your ass busted now you facing time
The money's in the pack, it's on the drivers side
But nigga you was with it so when you be quiet
Now you facin twenty all by yourself
The nigga you was with man he rich as hell
Even though this story is a fairy tail
Act like you that nigga bitch and please don't tell

If I hit this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, don't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Won't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me




(Won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Tell" by Mauseberg featuring Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and Warren G is a track that delves into infidelity and the fear of being exposed. The opening dialogue between Snoop and the person on the phone establishes the theme of sneaking around, as Snoop requests the back door to be left open. The rest of the song is a series of verses that describe encounters with different women and the need for secrecy. The chorus reinforces the fear of being exposed, with the repeated phrase "Don't tell" and "Won't tell." One verse even touches on the idea of keeping a woman away from her family because they "know too much."


The song's lyrics are straightforward in their subject matter but are cleverly structured with wordplay and rhymes. The use of different names for the women adds to the idea of secrecy, with the boys trying not to slip up and reveal too much. The sense of urgency is also heightened by the fast-paced flow of the verses delivered by each of the rappers.


Overall, "Don't Tell" is a song that speaks to the temptation of infidelity and the fear of being caught. The chorus is an effective way to drive this message home, with the repetition of "Don't tell" becoming a mantra for the song's subject matter.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, what's happenin?
Snoop Dogg is on the phone and wants to come in slowly through the back door.


You got a job, I got a life, you got a man, I got a wife
We both have our own lives and relationships, but we still want to be together.


Baby girl, baby boy, that's the way of the world
Men and women want to be together, it's natural.


It ain't got back, can't get back
We can't undo what has already been done.


You say it won't get back, shit I hope it don't get back
You say it won't be found out, but I hope it won't be.


I'm creeping with you, sleeping with you
I'm cheating on my partner with you.


It's getting bad on a nigga, now I'm beeping you too
It's getting hard to keep it a secret, and now I'm afraid you'll tell.


And meet me at the hot spot and work that skirt
Meet me at the nightclub and let's have some sexual fun.


You know the blue one, the new one, girl you know the truth hurt
I'm asking you to wear the blue skirt, which I know is new, because I want to have sex with you, even though we both know it's wrong.


Heart beating while I'm cheating, trying to catch a nut
I feel guilty about cheating but I still want to orgasm.


Bad little bitch got a nigga caught up
I'm obsessed with a woman who is hard to resist.


I'm sliding in the rag top Chevrolet
I'm driving a convertible car.


Got a nigga all out of bounds in West L.A.
I'm doing something wrong in a part of Los Angeles where it's hard to hide it.


I'm trying to find your granny's house, is your auntie house
I'm trying to find a place where we can be alone.


Well um, you know we sorta kinda burn it out
We've had sex too many times, it's becoming obvious.


You know I turn it out whenever I'm in the mix
I'm very good at sex.


I'm creeping with my secret and that's how I wanna keep it, peep this
I want to keep our affair a secret, stay quiet.


If I hit this pussy you going tell on me
If we have sex, are you going to tell anyone?


(Don't tell)
I hope you won't tell anyone.


When I get this pussy you going tell on me
Even when we've had sex, are you going to tell anyone?


(Won't tell)
I hope you won't tell anyone.


If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
Promise me you won't tell anyone if we have sex.


(Don't tell, don't tell, don't tell)
I'm emphasizing how important it is that you stay quiet.


I met this thing named Juanika
I met a woman, Juanika.


She stayed in Engelwood and she knew Tamika
She lived in a neighborhood and knew another woman, Tamika.


Tamika and Juanika was tight like gloves
Tamika and Juanika were good friends.


I seen em Tuesday night hanging at the club
I saw them at the club on Tuesday night.


Some bitches be lyin (lyin), most bitches be tryin (tryin)
Some women are deceitful, most are trying to entice me.


To get a nigga caught up, that's probably why I'm (I'm)
Most women are trying to trap me, which is why I cheat.


G'd up, boot up, to hit it and show
I'm dressed in gangster style, ready to have sex with you.


I give it to you real baby, can't (shake em up dogg)
I am having rough sex with you.


Jump in the Burg, let's swirve on the low key
Get in the car and let's sneak around.


Windows tinted cause everybody know me
I have to be careful because everyone knows I cheat.


You told on Mause, you told on Snoop
You told on our friends, Mause and Snoop, for cheating.


And now you wanna tell on me, well woopty woop
Now you're threatening to tell on me, aren't you clever.


Put me up on game, your homie
Warn me about your friends who like to talk.


It was too much fun, hm, remember what you told me
You enjoyed it too much and now you can't keep your mouth shut.


No baby I ain't with the bullshit
I don't want drama or problems.


I been fuckin you for two weeks and I ain't seen no cashflow increase
I've been having sex with you for two weeks and it hasn't benefited me financially.


You've been runnin your mouth, tellin your girls how I'm fuckin you
You've been telling your friends about our affair.


What I got in my house, the things I don't do for you
You're angry because I haven't given you anything or done anything special, yet we continue to have sex.


Better be careful cause your girls wanna come too
Your friends want to have sex with me too, so be careful what you say.


Yay kiss and a rub back and now I'm up in you
After some kissing and touching, I'm now having sex with you.


And did you tell Tamika
Did you tell your friend, Tamika, that we're having sex?


I was wondering why my homie baby momma was blowing up my beeper
I was wondering why the mother of my friend's child was contacting me so much.


You's a cold thang, I told you keep it on the DL
You're acting shady, I warned you to keep it a secret.


And if I decide to hit it again it's at the motel
If we have sex again, it will be at a low-profile motel.


Tellin them broads about my furniture and jewels
You're bragging to your friends about my possessions.


Work on my table and how holding my clientel
You're discussing my business interests with your friends.


Damn do it hit the spot
Having sex with you felt great.


As pretty as you is no more blessins for your trot
Just because you're attractive doesn't mean you'll receive any benefits from me.


But I might for the sake of my swipe
But I may have sex with you again, if I'm feeling sexually frustrated.


Hit it like it's supposed to be hit if the vibe is right tonight
I'll have sex with you if I'm in the mood and everything feels good.


Ain't no big deal until that hoe squeals
It's not a big problem until someone starts talking and spreading rumors.


Now I got to keep my fuckin woman from around that hoe
I have to make sure my partner doesn't find out about our affair.


Take a fuckin rubber everywhere that I go
I have to carry a condom with me at all times.


Keep her from her family cause her cousin know
I have to keep my partner from her family, because her cousin knows the truth.


She say she fuckin Nate but she can't prove it though
Your friend says she's having sex with Nate Dogg, but she can't prove it.


Next time you can't come if you got a loud tongue
Next time, don't come with us if you can't keep your mouth shut.


I know I got a big dick, shouldn't loaned it to a trick
I shouldn't have had sex with someone who can't keep it a secret, even though I have a large penis.


This time you act like a nigga who just did a crime
You're acting suspicious, like someone who just committed a crime.


You got your ass busted now you facing time
You got caught, and now you're in trouble.


The money's in the pack, it's on the drivers side
The money is in the bag, on the driver's side of the car.


But nigga you was with it so when you be quiet
You were involved in it too, so don't say anything.


Now you facin twenty all by yourself
Now you're facing a twenty-year prison sentence alone.


The nigga you was with man he rich as hell
The guy you were involved with is very wealthy.


Even though this story is a fairy tail
Even though this story is fictional.


Act like you that nigga bitch and please don't tell
Pretend that you're a woman who is involved with that guy, and don't say anything.




Lyrics Β© REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DAVID BLAKE, JOHNNY BURNS, NATHANIEL D HALE, WARREN III GRIFFIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Brian Adu Mensah

Rest in peace Mausberg . Forever in our hearts

Sossa Ron

That Nate Dogg voice was pure gold. Can't get enough of his songs. RIP G

Baltimore Z-Wad

Classic joint over a hard as fuck ridiculous laid back beat. Def. a top 10 Snoop song.
R.I.P.: Nate Dogg & Mausberg

janski1982

This a very underrated album!!!

Empathy Compassion

Im a big fan of this song.

Rich Proyor

@Empathy Compassion me too Warren Nate kill it

Ayaz Ahmed

I don’t know why all the No Limit albums turn out to be underrated.

unknown 3000

Nate Dogg killed it

Ramiro camejo

u know that, his flow is only

Cash Fire RecordsπŸ’°πŸ”₯

R.I.P A Real OneπŸ”₯🐐

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