Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19, 1969 in Long Beach, California; die… Read Full Bio ↴Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19, 1969 in Long Beach, California; died March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was a Grammy-nominated American singer and occasional rapper. He was known especially for his one of a kind hooks and vocals, and like they say: "it ain't a hit until Nate Dogg spit". After serving in the US Marine Corps for three years he returned to California and formed the rap group 213 with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G. He was soon signed to Death Row Records along with Snoop, and he made his debut on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic. Singing in what would later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and in 1994 he produced his first hit single "Regulate" with Warren G. Nate Dogg released his debut album under Breakaway Records in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records. The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records, 2002's Essentials and 2003's Nate Dogg. Also he was featured on the hit single 'Shake That' from Eminem's fifth studio album Curtain Call. Nate Dogg was a West Coast icon, and he tragically passed away on the morning of March 15, 2011. R.I.P. Nate you will be missed.

All Night Long
Nate Dogg Lyrics

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[Intro/Chorus]
It's a party y'all, tear the roof right off
Bounce with the double O-G
Alllllllll night looooong
Get off the wall, all of y'all
Wake up all the people who sleep
Alllllllll night looooong

Let's grooooooove lady
I don't wanna sleep with you, but maybe later on I do
Too smoooooooth baby
C'mon let me dance with you, girl I like the way you move

[Interlude]
Home after a hard day's work
I wanna see the mini skirt
Tonight I wanna take you out
I wanna know what you about
I need to grab some juice and gin
I need to call a couple friends
I want to see you shake it and
I hope this party never ends

[Chorus]

Where else would I go? What else would I do baby?
It's a party with you lady, ahhhhhhh
I know you want to, it's all up to you baby
We can party all night baby, ahhhhhhh

[Interlude]
[Chorus]

This party won't stop (all night long)
Let's take it to the top, all night long (all night long, all night long)
This is where I wanna be, my loved ones and me
All night long (all night long, all niiiiight)
Go ahead get off the wall, tear the roof right off
All night long (all night long, allllll, all night)
Welcome one, and welcome all, to the city by the deep blue sea
Where they party all night long, all night long

[Chorus]

[Outro]
All night [5X]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nate Dogg's "All Night Long" seem to be about a party and a desire to let go of any inhibitions and have a good time. Throughout the song, Nate Dogg encourages everyone to dance, have fun and enjoy the night, no matter who they are or where they come from. The song starts with an energetic and catchy chorus, inviting everyone to come together to tear the roof off the building, bounce and dance until the morning light. Nate Dogg then addresses a lady, inviting her to dance with him and praising her smooth moves. In the second verse, he talks about coming home after a long day and wanting to let loose in the company of good friends and good music. The chorus repeats itself several times throughout the song, reiterating the idea that the party won't stop until the sun comes up.

Nate Dogg's lyrics in "All Night Long" are simple and repetitive, which makes them easy to remember and sing along to. They convey a universal message of the joys of partying, having a good time and connecting with others. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody complement the lyrics, making it a potentially popular dance anthem. Despite its simplicity, "All Night Long" manages to evoke feelings of freedom, abandon, and togetherness. It's a song that could easily spark nostalgia for anyone who has ever attended a memorable party or danced the night away with friends.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a party y'all, tear the roof right off
We're here to have a good time; let's get wild and crazy

Bounce with the double O-G
Join me in dancing and bouncing to the music like the OG that I am

Alllllllll night looooong
We're going to keep this party going until the break of dawn

Get off the wall, all of y'all
Stop being shy and join in on the fun, everyone is welcome here

Wake up all the people who sleep
Let's energize those who are not participating and get them involved

Let's grooooooove lady
Let's dance together, I'm interested in you but not necessarily looking to hook up immediately

I don't wanna sleep with you, but maybe later on I do
I'm attracted to you and interested in potentially pursuing something more intimate in the future

Too smoooooooth baby
I'm confident and charming, and I believe we could have a great time together

C'mon let me dance with you, girl I like the way you move
I'm eager to dance with you and appreciate your style and rhythm

Home after a hard day's work
After a long day at work, I'm ready to unwind and have some fun

I wanna see the mini skirt
I'm interested in observing attractive fashion choices and potential romantic interests

Tonight I wanna take you out
I'm hoping to spend time with someone special and enjoy an exciting evening

I wanna know what you about
I'm curious to learn more about who you are and what you enjoy

I need to grab some juice and gin
I want to get my drink of choice and socialize with others at the party

I need to call a couple friends
I'm interested in spending time with individuals who share similar interests and have a good time together

I want to see you shake it and
I'm attracted to your dancing and would like to watch you move

I hope this party never ends
I'm having such a great time that I don't want it to stop

Where else would I go? What else would I do baby?
This is the place to be, and there's no better way to spend my time

It's a party with you lady, ahhhhhhh
You make the party even better, and I'm thrilled to be here with you

I know you want to, it's all up to you baby
I sense that you're interested in me too, and the decision to pursue something more is entirely yours

We can party all night baby, ahhhhhhh
Let's keep the fun going throughout the entire evening

This party won't stop (all night long)
We're not going to let the party end anytime soon

Let's take it to the top, all night long (all night long, all night long)
We're going to escalate the excitement and intensity of the party all throughout the night

This is where I wanna be, my loved ones and me
This is the perfect place for me to enjoy quality time with my close friends and family

Go ahead get off the wall, tear the roof right off
It's time to get up and dance, and really let loose and have a great time

Welcome one, and welcome all, to the city by the deep blue sea
We're in a beautiful, welcoming location and everyone is invited to experience it together

All night [5X]
The party continues nonstop, throughout the entire night

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