Backdoor
Nate Dogg Lyrics
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When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When your man ain't home (man ain't home)
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can let me know (let me know)
You ain't had none lately (had none lately)
Lemme in the backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
Meanie walks out the door
Meanie act like he don't want you no more
You can do the same thang
Two can play at this game
With his love and you bored
He got you doing his chores
Might as well be with me
You ain't nobody's slave
When your days get lonely
When your days get lonely (days get lonely)
When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When your man ain't home (man ain't home)
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can let me know (let me know)
You ain't had none lately (had none lately)
Lemme in the backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
He ain't never gone change
He still be playing them games
But you can do the same thang
Girl I won't say a thang
If you don't tell, I won't tell
We gave in life, what the hell
We both want the same thang
Ain't no need to complain
When your days get lonely
When your days get lonely (days get lonely)
When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When your man ain't home (man ain't home)
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can let me know (let me know)
You ain't had none lately (had none lately)
Lemme in the backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
When your days get lonely (days get lonely)
When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When your man ain't home (man ain't home)
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can let me know (let me know)
You ain't had none lately (had none lately)
Lemme in your backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
When your days get lonely (days get lonely)
When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When your man ain't home (man ain't home)
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can let me know (let me know)
You ain't had none lately (had none lately)
Lemme in the backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
The lyrics to Nate Dogg's song Backdoor tell the story of a man trying to seduce a woman who is experiencing a lonely and unsatisfying relationship with her current partner. The chorus invites her to call him when she is feeling lonely, cold or ignored, and encourages her to let him know if she hasn't had any romantic attention lately. The phrase "let me in your backdoor" has a double meaning, referring both to the physical act of sexual intimacy and the idea of giving him access to her emotions and secret desires.
In the first verse, the singer encourages the woman to play the same game her partner is playing by leaving him and pursuing someone new. He highlights the fact that she is not a slave to anyone and doesn't have to put up with being treated poorly. The lyrics imply that he would be a better partner by sharing in her life and helping to alleviate her loneliness. In the second verse, he acknowledges that the woman's partner is unlikely to change and invites her to pursue an affair with him instead, promising not to tell anyone if she keeps it a secret. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, reinforcing the theme of loneliness and sexual frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
When your days get lonely (days get lonely)
When you feel alone and sad during the day.
When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When you feel alone and empty at night.
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When you feel down and helpless, like drowning in the rain.
When your man ain't home (man ain't home)
When your partner is not there for you, physically or emotionally.
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can reach out to me, as a friend or a lover.
You can let me know (let me know)
You can express your feelings and needs to me, honestly and openly.
You ain't had none lately (had none lately)
You haven't had any intimacy or affection for a while.
Lemme in your backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
Let me enter your life and your heart, through a secret or alternative way.
Meanie walks out the door
Your partner leaves you, without explanation or consideration.
Meanie act like he don't want you no more
Your partner shows no interest or respect for you, anymore.
You can do the same thang
You can also leave your partner, or cheat on him, or play games in return.
Two can play at this game
Both of you can compete or manipulate each other, instead of cooperating or loving each other.
With his love and you bored
Your partner's affection and attention don't fulfill your needs or desires.
He got you doing his chores
Your partner makes you do things for him, like housework, errands, or favors.
Minus will be with me
You'll have a better and happier time with me, without your partner.
You ain't nobody's slave
You are not obliged to follow your partner's orders or instructions, if you don't want to.
He ain't never gone change
Your partner won't reform his behavior or attitude, no matter how much you ask him to.
He still be playing them games
Your partner still engages in deceitful, dishonest or disrespectful behavior, to control or hurt you.
Girl i won't say a thang
I won't reveal your secrets, your intentions, or your actions to anyone else, unless you want me to.
If you don't tell, I won't tell
We'll keep our relationship or affair as a private and consensual matter, without involving other people, unless you wish otherwise.
We gave in life, what the hell
We both have suffered and struggled in our lives, so why not enjoy each other's company and pleasure, without guilt or shame?
We both want the same thang
We both desire and appreciate each other, physically and emotionally.
ain't no need to complain
There's no point in complaining or lamenting about our problems or limitations, when we can focus on our opportunities and strengths.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nathaniel Hale, Roosevelt Harrell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When your days get lonely (days get lonely)
When your nights get cold (nights get cold)
When the rain starts pouring (rains starts pouring)
When your man aint home (man aint home)
You can call me baby (call me baby)
You can let me know (let me know)
You aint had none lately (had none lately)
Lemme in your backdoor (let me in your backdoor)
[Verse 1]
Meanie walks out the door
Meanie act like he dont want you no more
You can do the same thang
Two can play at this game
With his love and you bored
He got you doing his chores
Minus will be with me
You aint nobody's slave
When your days get lonely
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
He aint never gone change
He still be playing them games
You can do the same thang
Girl i won't say a thang
If you dont tell, I wont tell
We gave in life, what the hell
We both want the same thang
Aint no need to complain
When your days get lonely
[Chorus - 3X]
@Frankmrr90304
No one can replace you Nate...Rest In Peace. Your melodies blessed my ears, heart, and soul. This Blunt is for you.
@joelpearson3672
😮
@preciouscassin3310
❤
@TheRoninChronicle
This whole album is fire! you can play it from start to finish without skipping anything!
@CalikoTube
I love this album!!
@kryptic6563
People are only dead when they get forgotten. Nate will always live in peoples heart. RIP
@ahmedmuawiyah8985
^ YES FAM PREACH!
@kizzlyjohnson5358
@sluga Kristov .
@abrivena21
🥺🥺🥺🤍🕊A big shock for me I just found out reading your comment that he passed away. I've been listening to his music since I was a teen and to find out now it's sad. R.I.P to a legend Nate you'll always be in my heart ❤️ 🕊🤍
@kryptic6563
@VT i think he died in 2011