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.

Never Leave Me Alone
Nate Dogg Lyrics

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Never leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Never leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Never leave me alone

They tell me that temptation
Ooh, is very hard to resist

You tell me that you want me
I try to hide my feelings
D-O-G's ain't supposed to feel like this
You can call it what you want to
But I don't even know what this is
You got me singin' in the mornin'
You bring me breakfast in my bed
And when it hurts, you rub my head
I'll ask you one time only, baby
Could you be there when it's hectic
When I don't have a hit record? (Never leave me alone)

(Never leave me alone)
Leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Never leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Never leave me alone

I've traveled so many places
I've seen so many faces
And there were times I didn't think I'd make it through
(Alone)
I went through so many phases
That got me so many cases
Three strikes, you're gone
Then what you gonna do? (Ooh)
I guess I'll call my lady
And tell her to kiss my baby
They tell me that crime is all I know how to do
(Never leave me alone)
Tell him his daddy's sorry (alone)
Let him know all about me
There's one more thing I really want you to do

Never leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Never leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Leave me alone (never leave me alone)
Never leave me alone

Man, somebody was naughty when they snitched on me
And the judge just sentenced me to do about a century (uh)
I'm mobbin' through the county mainline
Back in 9500 just tryna handle mine
Spittin' game at the homies about the good old days
As we try to pass time waitin' for the chain to Chino
I see no reason to cry
But I miss my baby boo and my nigga Spanky too (damn, damn)
It's true that the dirt I did (uh-huh)
From a OG to a snotty-nosed kid
Got me caught up in the rapture like Mase, days gone by
And real G's gon' cry
But I try to walk the yard with my head to the sky
And hope my baby boo ain't fuckin' niggas on the outside
But what's the chance it ain't crackin'
If I was out and she was in, I'd probably be mackin'
I can't lie, so I say I would
Now my girl in a world of playerhood
A player should show a nigga love and look out
But the niggas I know would probably turn your ass out
So keep away (keep away), better yet, stay away (stay away)
And hope I get out one day, (okay) okay
But if I don't, I guess this is home
My girl is trippin' she got a block on the phone (never leave me alone)

(Will I be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?)
Never leave me alone (all alone on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?)
Never leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I)
Never leave me alone (be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone
Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I)
Never leave me alone (be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I)
Never leave me alone (be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I)
Never leave me alone (be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)
Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone (will I)
Never leave me alone (be left alone?)
Leave me alone (all alone)

Never leave me alone (on my own)
Never leave me alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nate Dogg's "Never Leave Me Alone" express the fear of being alone with one's thoughts, especially when facing difficult times. The song is deeply personal and emotional, as Nate Dogg worries about his feelings for his partner and his child while facing incarceration. Nate Dogg's sense of vulnerability is palpable, as he tries to hide his feelings and fears but can't help but express them in his lyrics.

The song's chorus, "Never leave me alone," is repeated throughout the track, underscoring Nate Dogg's fear of being abandoned by his loved ones. He addresses his partner directly, asking her to be there for him through thick and thin, even when he's not at his best. Despite facing the consequences of his actions, Nate Dogg is seeking comfort and support from his partner and pleading with her not to leave him alone.

The second verse reveals an even deeper sense of vulnerability as Nate Dogg confesses that he's worried his partner will cheat on him while he's in prison. He even acknowledges that he would do the same if the roles were reversed. Despite this, he's still asking for her love and support, knowing deep down that he needs it to survive.

Line by Line Meaning

Never leave me alone
The singer is pleading for companionship and support in life.

Leave me alone
The singer reiterates their desire for not being left alone.

They tell me that temptation Ooh, is very hard to resist
The singer acknowledges warning from others about avoiding temptation.

You tell me that you want me I try to hide my feelings D-O-G's ain't supposed to feel like this You can call it what you want to But I don't even know what this is You got me singin' in the mornin' You bring me breakfast in my bed And when it hurts, you rub my head
The artist is expressing mixed feelings towards a romantic interest that doesn't fit their image, but who cares for them deeply.

I'll ask you one time only, baby Could you be there when it's hectic When I don't have a hit record? (Never leave me alone)
The artist wants assurance from their partner that they will be there for them even in tough times.

I've traveled so many places I've seen so many faces And there were times I didn't think I'd make it through (Alone) I went through so many phases That got me so many cases Three strikes, you're gone Then what you gonna do? (Ooh)
The singer reflects on their struggles of moving around, being incarcerated, and facing multiple charges with the potential of severe punishment.

I guess I'll call my lady And tell her to kiss my baby They tell me that crime is all I know how to do
The singer contemplates reaching out to their partner and child while acknowledging societal perceptions of them being a criminal.

Tell him his daddy's sorry (alone) Let him know all about me There's one more thing I really want you to do
The artist asks their partner to inform their child about their situation and has a final request.

Man, somebody was naughty when they snitched on me And the judge just sentenced me to do about a century (uh) I'm mobbin' through the county mainline Back in 9500 just tryna handle mine Spittin' game at the homies about the good old days As we try to pass time waitin' for the chain to Chino
The artist shares details of their current incarceration and how they are adapting and coping within the correctional facility with other inmates.

I see no reason to cry But I miss my baby boo and my nigga Spanky too (damn, damn) It's true that the dirt I did (uh-huh) From a OG to a snotty-nosed kid Got me caught up in the rapture like Mase, days gone by And real G's gon' cry But I try to walk the yard with my head to the sky And hope my baby boo ain't fuckin' niggas on the outside But what's the chance it ain't crackin'
The artist reminisces about their past activities that led to their incarceration and expresses concern about their partner's possible infidelity while trying to maintain an image in prison.

If I was out and she was in, I'd probably be mackin' I can't lie, so I say I would Now my girl in a world of playerhood A player should show a nigga love and look out But the niggas I know would probably turn your ass out So keep away (keep away), better yet, stay away (stay away) And hope I get out one day, (okay) okay But if I don't, I guess this is home My girl is trippin' she got a block on the phone (never leave me alone)
The singer admits to his own infidelity and to his inability to trust others in his situation while hoping for his release and fearing his partner's reaction to his situation.

(Will I be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone on my own) Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone on my own) Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?) Never leave me alone (all alone on my own) Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?) Never leave me alone (all alone) Never leave me alone (on my own) Never leave me alone (will I be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone) Never leave me alone (on my own) Never leave me alone (will I) Never leave me alone (be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone) Never leave me alone (on my own) Never leave me alone (will I) Never leave me alone (be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone) Never leave me alone (on my own) Never leave me alone (will I) Never leave me alone (be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone) Never leave me alone (on my own) Never leave me alone (will I) Never leave me alone (be left alone?) Leave me alone (all alone) Never leave me alone (on my own) Never leave me alone
The artist repeats their plea for companionship and fears of being alone.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Calvin C. Broadus, Nathaniel Hale, Ralph MacDonald, William Salter, Ricardo Brown

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