Me and My Homies
Nate Dogg Lyrics
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You know we kick it like every day
Me and my homies
Kick it like every day
When I'm alone in my room
And I don't have no one to talk to
I can pick up my phone
After I smoke a joint, come on
To keep my temper low
I parlay with my friends
There's really nowhere else to go, mm
Me and my homies, loc
You know we kick it like every day
Me and my homies
Kick it like every day
I ain't shit without my homeboys
Rather be buried than see us parted
Keep 'em close to my heart
'Cause we the ones that got this shit started
You recollect, we used to bust on snitches
Nobody come before my niggas, fuck all y'all bitches
All my homeboys are self sufficient
So we suspicious of your scandalous tricks
Got the police takin' our pictures
Love to hang out on the corner but we known to ride
Me and my motherfuckin' homeboys down to die
For each other 'cause we closer than brothers, it's like we kin
We known for gettin' the party poppin' when my squad walks in
Throw up your hands, baby, buy me a drink, stop actin' phony
Don't forget to bring somethin' for all my homies
To know me is to love a thug nigga to the fullest
Duckin' bullets, snatching guns when these trick niggas pull it
Handle my business like a professional, the whole world know me
But I ain't shit without my fuckin' homies
Me and my fuckin' homies
Me and my homies, loc
You know we kick it like every day
Me and my homies
Kick it like every day
(Me and my homies)
Constantly we mash
(Me and my homies)
Gotta make that cash
(Me and my homies)
There's no need to ask
(Me and my homies)
We are still the best
That's my homie (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
Dogg Pound only (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
That's my homie (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
Dogg Pound only (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
That's my homie (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
Dogg Pound only (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
That's my homie (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
Dogg Pound only (is the place, is the place)
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
Me and my homies, loc
You know we kick it like every day
Me and my homies
Kick it like every day
Me and my homies, loc
You know we kick it like every day
In the song "Me & My Homies," Nate Dogg raps about his tight-knit group of friends and the bond they share. They stick together through thick and thin, and he credits them with helping him get through tough times. When he's feeling alone, he can turn to his "homies" and escape from the world for a while. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty and trust, particularly in the face of danger or adversity. Nate Dogg paints a picture of a group that is always there for each other, whether they're just hanging out, making money, or defending themselves against enemies.
One of the key themes of "Me & My Homies" is the idea of brotherhood. Nate Dogg and his friends are more than just buddies; they're family. He makes this clear in lines like "For each other 'cause we closer than brothers, it's like we kin." Their connection goes deeper than surface-level friendship, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect and support each other. This theme of brotherhood is a common one in hip-hop music, and it speaks to the importance of community, especially for those who may not have traditional family structures or support systems.
Another important theme in the song is escapism. When Nate Dogg is feeling lonely or stressed out, he turns to his homies to help him forget about his problems for a while. He smokes a joint and hangs out with his friends, enjoying their company and forgetting about the outside world. This is a common coping mechanism for many people, particularly those in marginalized communities who may not have access to other forms of support or therapy.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my homies, loc
My friends and I are always together and kick it frequently.
You know we kick it like every day
We spend time together on a daily basis.
When I'm alone in my room
When I am by myself, feeling lonely.
And I don't have no one to talk to
And I don't have anyone to share my feelings or thoughts with.
I can pick up my phone
I can use my mobile phone to call and connect with people.
And call some folks who know what I go through
And call some friends who understand my struggles and problems.
After I smoke a joint, come on
After I smoke weed and feel relaxed,
To keep my temper low
To keep my emotions calm and not get angry quickly.
I parlay with my friends
I hang out with my friends.
There's really nowhere else to go, mm
There is no other place where I can find solace like I do with my friends.
I ain't shit without my homeboys
I am nothing without my friends.
Rather be buried than see us parted
I would rather die than be separated from my friends.
Keep 'em close to my heart
I keep my friends very close to my heart.
'Cause we the ones that got this shit started
Because we started this journey and are in this together.
You recollect, we used to bust on snitches
Remember when we used to call out informants and fakes?
Nobody come before my niggas, fuck all y'all bitches
No one is more important than my friends, all you fake people can go to hell.
All my homeboys are self sufficient
My friends can handle their own lives well.
So we suspicious of your scandalous tricks
We are skeptical of those who try to deceive us.
Got the police takin' our pictures
The police take photos of us as if we are criminals.
Love to hang out on the corner but we known to ride
We like being chill in our neighborhood, but are also known to get around.
Me and my motherfuckin' homeboys down to die
My friends and I are loyal enough to die for each other.
For each other 'cause we closer than brothers, it's like we kin
We are as close as family, even closer than some biological brothers.
We known for gettin' the party poppin' when my squad walks in
We make any party or event lively and exciting when we enter.
Throw up your hands, baby, buy me a drink, stop actin' phony
Let's enjoy the moment, have fun, and drop the fake act.
Don't forget to bring somethin' for all my homies
Bring something for all my friends if you are going to make something for me.
To know me is to love a thug nigga to the fullest
Getting to know me is getting to appreciate and love me for who I am.
Duckin' bullets, snatching guns when these trick niggas pull it
Avoiding getting shot by taking the guns away from wannabe gangsters.
Handle my business like a professional, the whole world know me
I handle my tasks skillfully and efficiently. The world knows me for this.
But I ain't shit without my fuckin' homies
But, more importantly, I am nothing without my friends.
Constantly we mash
We are always on the go, actively doing things.
Gotta make that cash
We need to make money to survive and do more things.
There's no need to ask
No explanation is necessary, we just naturally do what we need to.
We are still the best
We are still the best friends even after all this time and adversity.
That's my homie
That person is my friend.
(is the place, is the place)
This is where we belong.
D-P-G-C only (is the place to be)
This is the only crew or team worth being with.
That's my homie, D-P-G-C only
That person is my friend and part of the D-P-G-C only crew.
(is the place, is the place)
This is where we belong.
Me and my homies, loc
My friends and I are always together and kick it frequently.
You know we kick it like every day
We spend time together on a daily basis.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Priest Joseph Brooks, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Nathaniel Hale
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