Dopeman
N.W.A Feat. Dr. Dre Lyrics
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It was once said by a man who couldn't quit
Dope man please, can I have another hit?
The dope man said "Cluck, I don't give a shit
If your girl kneel down and suck my dick"
It all happened and the guy tried to choke her
Nigga didn't care, she ain't nothing but a smoker
Young brother getting over by slanging 'caine
Gold around his neck and 14K heavy
Bitches clockin' on his dick 24/7
Plus he's makin' money, keep the base heads waiting
Rollin' '64 with the fresh ass Daytons
Living in Compton, California CA
His Uzi up your ass if he don't get paid
Nigga beggin' for a credit, he's knocking out teeth
Clocking much dollars on the 1st and 15th
Big wad of money, nothing less than a twenty
Yo, you want a five? Oh, the dope man's got plenty
To be a dope man, boy, you must qualify
Don't get high off your own supply
From a key to a G, it's all about money
10 piece for a 10, base pipe comes free
If people out there are not hip to the fact
If you see somebody gettin' money for crack he's the
Dope man, dope man (Hey, man, give me a hit)
Dope man, dope man (Yo man, fuck that shit)
Dope man, dope man (We just can't quit)
Dope man, dope man (Well suck this, bitch)
Wait a minute, wait a minute, who the fuck are you talking to?
Do you know who the fuck I am?
Man, I can't believe this shit
This bitch is tryna gank me
Yo, I will slap you upside your head with nine inches of limp dick
You need a nigga with money, so you get a dope man
Juice that fool for as much as you can
She likes his car and he get with her
Got a black eye 'cause the dope man hit her
Let that slide and you pay it no mind
Find that he's slapping you all the time
But that's OK 'cause he's so rich
And you ain't nothing but a dope man's bitch
Do what he say and you keep your mouth shut
Poppin' that trash might get you fucked up
Will sit and cry if the dope man strike you
He don't give a fuck, he got two just like you
There's a another girl in the dope man's life
Not quite a bitch but far from a wife
Just call her Strawberry and everybody know
Strawberry, Strawberry is the neighborhood hoe
Do anything for a hit or two
Give the bitch a rock, she fuck the whole damn crew
It might be your wife and it might make you sick
Come home and see her mouth on the dope man's dick
Strawberry, just look and you will see her
But don't fuck around, she'll give you gonorrhea
And people out there not hip to the fact
That Strawberry is a girl selling pussy for crack to the
Dope man, dope man (Hey, man, give me a hit)
Dope man, dope man (Yo man, fuck that shit)
Dope man, dope man (In your face)
Yo Dre! Kick in the bass!
If you smoke 'caine, you a stupid motherfucker
Known around the hood as the schoolyard clucker
Doing that crack with all the money you got
On your hands and knees, searchin' for a piece of rock
Jonesin' for a hit and you're lookin' for more
Done stole the Alpine out of Eazy's '64
You need your ass whooped 'cause it's out of this earth
Can't get a ten piece, need a dollar fifty worth
Knucklehead nigga, yeah, you turned into a crook
But swear up and down, boy, that you ain't hooked
You beat your friend up and you whooped his ass long
'Cause he hit the pipe 'til the rock was all gone
You're robbin' and stealin', buggin' and illin'
While the dope man's dealin', what is healing your pain?
Cocaine, this shit's insane
Yo, E, she's a berry, let's run a train
"Man, I wouldn't touch that bitch" Me neither
Hoe go home and wash out your beaver
And niggas out there messin' up people's health
Yo, what the fuck you gotta say for yourself?
Well, I'm the dope man
Yeah, boy, wear corduroy
Money up to here but unemployed
You keep smokin' that rock and my pocket's gettin' bigger
"Yo, got that five-O double up, nigga"
Yeah, high rollin', big money I'm foldin'
Bitch on my tip for the dick I'm holdin'
Strung strawberry jocking me so early
Hoe, you want a hit, you gotta get your knees dirty
Now, that's my life, that's how it's cut
"Hey, dope man" Bitch, shut the fuck up
Gotta make a run, it's a big money deal
Gankers got the fake but you can get the real from the
Dope man, dope man (Yeah, that's me)
Dope man, dope man (Yo, can I get a g?)
Dope man, dope man (Clock as much as he can)
Fuck this shit, who am I? (The dope man!)
Yo, Mister dope man, you think you're slick
You sold crack to my sister and now she's sick
But if she happens to die because of your drug
I'm putting in your culo a .38 slug
The lyrics to N.W.A's "Dopeman" describe the violent and destructive world of drugs from the perspective of the "dope man". The song starts with a quote, "Dope man please, can I have another hit?" which depicts the desperation of drug addiction. The dope man then shows how he has no regard for the users, referring to one as a "cluck" and threatening another user to force them to perform a sexual act. The lyrics also reveal how women are exploited and abused for drugs, with the dope man hitting and controlling a woman who is dependent on his drugs. N.W.A. described the realities of drug culture, from the vast sums of money one can make, the ability to control others, the risk of being imprisoned, and the way in which addiction, exploitation, and violence tend to go hand in hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, Dre! (Dre! Dre! Dre!)
Acknowledging Dr. Dre
It was once said by a man who couldn't quit
Referring to the words of an addict who couldn't stop using drugs
Dope man please, can I have another hit?
Drug addict requesting another dose from the drug dealer
The dope man said 'Cluck, I don't give a shit
The drug dealer responds apathetically, disregarding the addict's request
If your girl kneel down and suck my dick'
Showing the disrespectful and exploitative nature of the drug dealer towards women
It all happened and the guy tried to choke her
Describing a physical altercation between the addict's girlfriend and the drug dealer
Nigga didn't care, she ain't nothing but a smoker
The drug dealer showing no concern for the addict's girlfriend, labeling her as just a drug user
That's the way it goes, that's the name of the game
Highlighting the harsh reality and dynamics of the drug trade
Young brother getting over by slanging 'caine
Describing a young person profiting from selling cocaine
Gold around his neck and 14K heavy
The drug dealer flaunting his wealth and jewelry
Bitches clockin' on his dick 24/7
Women constantly seeking the attention and company of the drug dealer
Plus he's makin' money, keep the base heads waiting
The drug dealer prioritizing making money and keeping drug addicts waiting for their supply
Rollin' '64 with the fresh ass Daytons
Driving a 1964 car with expensive rims
Living in Compton, California CA
Residing in the city of Compton, California
His Uzi up your ass if he don't get paid
Using violence as leverage to ensure payment for drugs
Nigga beggin' for a credit, he's knocking out teeth
The drug dealer resorting to violence when someone asks for credit
Clocking much dollars on the 1st and 15th
Earning a lot of money on specific dates, likely referencing welfare or paycheck days
Big wad of money, nothing less than a twenty
Having a substantial amount of cash, with no bills smaller than a twenty-dollar bill
Yo, you want a five? Oh, the dope man's got plenty
The drug dealer sarcastically offering a small amount of drugs when asked for a larger quantity
To be a dope man, boy, you must qualify
Implying that becoming a drug dealer requires meeting certain qualifications
Don't get high off your supply
Warning drug dealers not to consume their own product
From a key to a G, it's all about money
Stating that drug dealing is ultimately driven by financial gain, regardless of the quantity being sold
10 piece for a 10, base pipe comes free
Pricing drugs and offering drug paraphernalia for free to attract buyers
If people out there are not hip to the fact
If people are unaware or uninformed about the reality
If you see somebody gettin' money for crack he's the
Identifying someone who profits from selling crack as the drug dealer
Dope man, dope man (Hey, man, give me a hit)
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the drug dealer's role in providing drugs
Dope man, dope man (Yo man, fuck that shit)
Repeating the chorus, expressing frustration or refusal towards drug use
Dope man, dope man (We just can't quit)
Repeating the chorus, highlighting the addict's inability to stop using drugs
Dope man, dope man (Well suck this, bitch)
Repeating the chorus, with a disrespectful response to the drug dealer
Wait a minute, wait a minute, who the fuck are you talking to?
Challenging someone who is speaking disrespectfully
Do you know who the fuck I am?
Asserting dominance and demanding respect by questioning the person's knowledge of the singer's reputation
Man, I can't believe this shit
Expressing surprise or frustration about a situation
This bitch is tryna gank me
Referring to a woman attempting to deceive or swindle the artist
Yo, I will slap you upside your head with nine inches of limp dick
Threatening physical harm with a vulgar insult
You need a nigga with money, so you get a dope man
Implying that the woman seeks out a drug dealer for financial support
Juice that fool for as much as you can
Encouraging the woman to manipulate or exploit the drug dealer for money
She likes his car and he get with her
The woman is attracted to the drug dealer's car and engages in a relationship with him
Got a black eye 'cause the dope man hit her
The woman experiences physical abuse from the drug dealer
Let that slide and you pay it no mind
Ignoring or accepting the violence inflicted by the drug dealer
Find that he's slapping you all the time
Realizing that the drug dealer continually abuses the woman
But that's OK 'cause he's so rich
Justifying or excusing the drug dealer's behavior because of his wealth
And you ain't nothing but a dope man's bitch
Belittling the woman to a subservient position as the drug dealer's object
Do what he say and you keep your mouth shut
Advising the woman to obey the drug dealer and refrain from speaking out
Poppin' that trash might get you fucked up
Warning the woman that expressing disagreement or criticism could result in harm
Will sit and cry if the dope man strike you
Emphasizing the woman's vulnerability and likelihood of suffering if abused by the drug dealer
He don't give a fuck, he got two just like you
Showing the drug dealer's lack of empathy or concern, as he has multiple women in similar situations
There's another girl in the dope man's life
Acknowledging the presence of another woman involved with the drug dealer romantically
Not quite a bitch but far from a wife
Describing the other woman as being somewhere between a mistress and a wife
Just call her Strawberry and everybody know
Referring to the other woman as Strawberry, a nickname known to everyone
Strawberry, Strawberry is the neighborhood hoe
Labeling Strawberry as a promiscuous woman who engages in sexual activities for drugs or money
Do anything for a hit or two
Implying that Strawberry is willing to engage in any activity to obtain drugs
Give the bitch a rock, she fuck the whole damn crew
Illustrating how Strawberry would sleep with multiple people in exchange for drugs
It might be your wife and it might make you sick
Suggesting that Strawberry might engage in sexual activities with a person's wife, causing disgust
Come home and see her mouth on the dope man's dick
Painting a vivid, graphic image of infidelity and betrayal involving Strawberry and the drug dealer
Strawberry, just look and you will see her
Encouraging the listener to observe and recognize Strawberry's presence
But don't fuck around, she'll give you gonorrhea
Warning against engaging sexually with Strawberry due to the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection
And people out there not hip to the fact
People who are unaware or ignorant of the reality
That Strawberry is a girl selling pussy for crack to the
Revealing that Strawberry exchanges sexual services for drugs
Dope man, dope man (Hey, man, give me a hit)
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the role of the drug dealer
Dope man, dope man (Yo man, fuck that shit)
Repeating the chorus, denouncing drug use
Dope man, dope man (In your face)
Repeating the chorus, challenging or confronting the drug dealer
Yo Dre! Kick in the bass!
Requesting Dr. Dre to add a dynamic bass sound to the song
If you smoke 'caine, you a stupid motherfucker
Critique of individuals who use cocaine, condemning their decision
Known around the hood as the schoolyard clucker
Describing a known drug addict within the community
Doing that crack with all the money you got
Highlighting the destructive behavior of spending all one's money on crack cocaine
On your hands and knees, searchin' for a piece of rock
Depicting the desperate act of searching for stray pieces of crack cocaine
Jonesin' for a hit and you're lookin' for more
Expressing an intense craving for another dose of drugs and seeking additional crack cocaine
Done stole the Alpine out of Eazy's '64
Referencing a stolen car stereo from Eazy-E's 1964 car
You need your ass whooped 'cause it's out of this earth
Suggesting that the person deserves to be physically disciplined for their absurd behavior
Can't get a ten piece, need a dollar fifty worth
Unable to afford a standard drug quantity and settling for a smaller, cheaper amount
Knucklehead nigga, yeah, you turned into a crook
Labeling the person as foolish and highlighting their transformation into a criminal
But swear up and down, boy, that you ain't hooked
Despite evidence of addiction, the person vehemently denies being addicted
You beat your friend up and you whooped his ass long
Describing an incident where the person violently assaulted their friend
'Cause he hit the pipe 'til the rock was all gone
Justifying the assault as a result of the friend consuming all the crack cocaine
You're robbin' and stealin', buggin' and illin'
Condemning the person's actions of theft and erratic behavior
While the dope man's dealin', what is healing your pain?
Challenging the person, as drugs only provide temporary relief from their pain
Cocaine, this shit's insane
Highlighting the destructive and irrational nature of cocaine addiction
Yo, E, she's a berry, let's run a train
Referring to Strawberry as a promiscuous woman and suggesting engaging in sexual activity with her
'Man, I wouldn't touch that bitch' Me neither
Both individuals expressing their reluctance or refusal to engage with Strawberry
Hoe go home and wash out your beaver
Insulting and demeaning Strawberry, telling her to clean herself
And niggas out there messin' up people's health
Criticizing individuals who contribute to others' deteriorating well-being through drug dealing or addiction
Yo, what the fuck you gotta say for yourself?
Demanding an explanation or justification for their harmful actions
Well, I'm the dope man
Asserting oneself as the drug dealer
Yeah, boy, wear corduroy
Describing the drug dealer's fashion choice of wearing corduroy fabric
Money up to here but unemployed
Having a significant amount of money but lacking legitimate employment
You keep smokin' that rock and my pocket's gettin' bigger
Profiting from the person's addiction, as they contribute to the drug dealer's financial gain
'Yo, got that five-O double up, nigga'
Offering a deal where the person can purchase twice the quantity for a discounted price
Yeah, high rollin', big money I'm foldin'
Boasting about having a large amount of money and living a lavish lifestyle
Bitch on my tip for the dick I'm holdin'
Having a woman's attention and affection due to the drug dealer's sexual prowess
Strung strawberry jocking me so early
Describing Strawberry's infatuation or desire for the drug dealer, even in the early hours of the day
Hoe, you want a hit, you gotta get your knees dirty
Requiring Strawberry to perform sexual acts in exchange for drugs
Now, that's my life, that's how it's cut
Explaining the drug dealer's lifestyle and the way things operate
'Hey, dope man' Bitch, shut the fuck up
Responding aggressively to someone addressing the drug dealer, dismissing their words
Gotta make a run, it's a big money deal
Preparing to engage in a drug transaction that promises significant profits
Gankers got the fake but you can get the real from the
Acknowledging the presence of counterfeit drugs in the market, highlighting the drug dealer's genuine supply
Dope man, dope man (Yeah, that's me)
Repeating the chorus, boldly claiming the identity of the drug dealer
Dope man, dope man (Yo, can I get a g?)
Repeating the chorus, requesting a specific quantity of drugs
Dope man, dope man (Clock as much as he can)
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the drug dealer's drive to make as much money as possible
Fuck this shit, who am I? (The dope man!)
Rejecting societal judgment and asserting oneself as the drug dealer
Yo, Mister dope man, you think you're slick
Addressing the drug dealer and suggesting they believe they are clever or cunning
You sold crack to my sister and now she's sick
Accusing the drug dealer of contributing to the addiction and suffering of a family member
But if she happens to die because of your drug
Indicating that if the sister were to die from drug use, the drug dealer would be responsible
I'm putting in your culo a .38 slug
Threatening to shoot the drug dealer in the rear end with a .38 caliber bullet
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andre Romell Young, Andrew Noland, Gregory Allen Webster, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Eugene Jones, O Shea Jackson, Ralph Middlebrook, Walter Junie Morrison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Introduction: Eazy-E & unknown Dopefiend]
[knocking on the door]
Yo man what you need?
Yo, uh, man I need something man, I need a twenty, man
Whatchu got, man?
Ey, I got this rope chain, man
Man, this shit look like a gold on the roll shit (What the fuck is that?)
(It's a fuckin dud!)
It's real man
This shit ain't real
(That nigga sellin' that shit again, man?!)
Get the fuck outta here and come back with some money
C'mon man, be cool man
Y'all Mexicans always comin' with this shit
[Verse 1: Ice Cube]
It was once said by a man who couldn't quit
"Dopeman, please can I have another hit?"
The dope man said, "Clucka, I don't give a shit
If your girl kneel down and sucked my dick"
It all happened and the guy tried to choke her
Nigga didn't care, she ain't nothing but a smoker
That's the way it goes, that's the name of the game
Young brother getting over by slanging 'caine
Gold around his neck in 14 k heaven
Bitches jocking on his dick 24-7
Plus he's making money keeping the base heads waiting
Rollin' six four with the fresh ass daytons
Living in Compton, California CA
His uzi up yo ass if he don't get paid
Nigga begging for credit, he's knocking out teeth
Clocking much dollars on the 1st and 15th
Big wad of money, nothing less than a twenty
Yo, you want a five-oh? The dope man's got plenty
To be a dope man, boy, you must qualify
Don't get high off your own supply
From a key to a g it's all about money
10 piece for 10 base, pipe comes free
And people out there are not hip to the fact
If you see somebody getting money for crack, he's the
[Hook]
Dopeman, dopeman!
Hey man give me a hit
Dopeman, dopeman!
Yo man fuck that shit
Dopeman, dopeman!
We just can't quit
Dopeman, dopeman!
Well, suck this bitch!
[Interlude: Dr. Dre]
Wait a minute -- who the fuck are you talking to?
Do you know who the fuck I am?
Man, I can't believe this shit -- this bitch is trying to gank me
I'll slap you up side your head with nine inches of limp dick!
[Verse 2: Ice Cube]
You need a nigga with money so you get a dopeman
Juice that fool for as much as you can
She likes his car and he gets with her
Got a black eye cause the dopeman hit her
Let that slide and you pay it no mind
Find that he's slapping you all the time
But that's okay, cause he's so rich
And you ain't nothing but a dopeman's bitch!
Do what he say and you keep your mouth shut
Popping that trash might get you fucked up
You'll sit and cry if the dope man strikes you
He don't give a fuck - he got two just like you
There's a another girl in the dopeman's life
Not quite a bitch but far from a wife
Sh'es called the strawberry and everybody know
Strawberry, strawberry is the neighborhood ho
Do anything for a hit or two
Give tha bitch a rock, she'll fuck the whole damn crew
It might be your wife and it might make you sick
Come home and see her mouth on the dopeman's dick
Strawberry just look and you'll see her
But don't fuck around or she'll give you gonorrhea
And people out there are not hip to the fact
That Strawberry is a girl selling pussy for crack to the
[Hook 2]
Dopeman, dopeman!
Hey man give me a hit
Dopeman, dopeman!
Hey yo man fuck that shit
Dopeman, dopeman!
In yo face
Yo Dre, kick in tha bass
[Verse 3: Ice Cube]
If you smoke 'caine, you're a stupid motherfucker
Known around the hood as the schoolyard clucker
Doing that crack with all the money you got
On your hands and knees searching for a piece of rock
Jonesing for a hit and you're looking for more
Done stole a Alpine of out Eazy's 6-4
You need your ass whooped cause it's out of this earth
Can't get a 10 piece need a dolla fifty's worth
Knucklehead nigga, yeah, you turned into a crook
But swear up and down, boy, that you ain't hooked
You beat your friend up and you whooped his ass long
Cause he hit the pipe till the rock was all gone
You're robbing and stealing, bugging and illing
While the dope man's dealing
What is killing your pain, cocaine, this shit's insane
Yo, E, she's a berry, let's run a train
[Eazy-E]
Man, I wouldn't touch that bitch
[Ice Cube]
Me neither; Ho, go home and wash out your beaver
And niggas out there messing up people's health
Yo, what the fuck yo gotta say for yourself?
[Eazy-E]
Well, I'm the dopeman - yeah, boy, wear corduroy
Money up to here but unemployed
You keep smoking that rock and my pocket's getting bigger
[Dr. Dre]
Yo, got that five-0 - double up, nigga
[Eazy-E]
Yeah, high rolling, big money I'm folding
Bitch on my tip for the dick I'm holding
Strung strawberry jocking me so early
Ho, you want a hit you gotta get your knees dirty
Well, that's my life that how it's cut
[Girls]
Hey, dopeman!
[Eazy-E]
Bitch, shut the fuck up
Gotta make a run, it's a big money deal
Gankers got the fake but you can get the real from the
[Hook 3]
Dopeman, dopeman!
Yeah, that's me
Dopeman, dopeman!
Yo, can I get a "g"?
Dopeman, dopeman!
Clock as much as he can
Fuck this shit, who am I?
THE DOPEMAN!
[Krazy D]
Yo, mister dopeman, you think you're slick
You sold crack to my sister and now she's sick
But if she happens to die because of your drug
I'm putting up your culo a . 38 slug!
@anthonytharp9618
The dislikes are from girls named Strawberry
@soniaissweet9654
Who the hell is she?
@soniaissweet9654
@Strawberry what?btw your profile name is already strawberry
@dopermane
nah the dislikes are from Felisha and her friends
@m.s.q.d_oficial
that is so f*cking true
@dopermane
@NANCY lame ass emoji
@Morphinus1984
Bruh this beat is already enough to kill off most rappers nowadays ππ
@RoxanneMonae
Straight FACTS π€£π€£π€£π€£
@andremartinez4411
The beat was made by Kanye West... so yeah you're right, Kanye the π
@alexiscocoaleez6235
GD ZeZth oh yeah ur dumb π€£π€£π€£