Shake That
Nate Dogg Lyrics

Woo, Shady, Aftermath
Introduction to the song and artists.

(Look at that bitch, oh, shit, hey)
Observation and commentary on the woman shaking her ass on the dancefloor.

There she go, shakin' that ass on the flo'
Descriptive statement of the woman's actions.

Bumpin' and grindin' that pole
Descriptive statement of the woman's actions.

The way she's grindin' that pole
Commentary on the woman's attraction and seductiveness.

I think I'm losin' control
Personal reaction to the woman's actions and attraction towards her.

Get buzzed, get drunk, get crunk, get fucked up
Suggesting getting intoxicated to enhance enjoyment of the strip club experience.

Hit the strip club, don't forget ones, get your dick rubbed
Advice on enjoying the strip club experience by bringing singles and receiving lap dances.

Get fucked, get sucked, get wasted, shit-faced-ed
Encouraging hedonistic behavior and heavy consumption of alcohol.

Pasted, plastered, puke, drink, throw up
Describing negative consequences of excessive drinking in a strip club setting.

Get a new drink, hit the bathroom sink, throw up
Suggesting practical course of action after vomiting in the bathroom sink.

Wipe your shoe clean, got a routine goin'
Suggesting cleaning up after vomiting in the sink is a routine activity for frequent strip club attendees.

Still got a few chunks on them shoestrings showin'
Humorous observation of the consequences of vomiting in a strip club setting.

I was dehydrated 'til the beat vibrated
Describing the invigorating effect of the music on the singer after a night of heavy drinking.

I was revived as soon as this bitch gyrated
Describing the arousing effect of the woman's dancing on the singer.

Them hips and licked them lips, and that was it
Describing the seductive qualities of the woman's hips and lips.

I had to get Nate Dogg here to sing some shit
Acknowledging Nate Dogg's presence as an important part of the song and expressing appreciation for his contribution.

Two to the one, from the one to the three
Beginning of a rap verse with rhyming scheme.

I like good pussy and I like good tree
Expressing preference for quality sexual experiences and marijuana consumption.

Smoke so much weed, you wouldn't believe
Describing narrator's heavy marijuana consumption.

And I get more ass than a toilet seat
Humorous and boastful description of narrator's sexual encounters.

Three to the one, from the one to the three
Continuation of rap verse with rhyming scheme.

I met a bad bitch last night in the D
Narrator describing sexual encounter with a woman in an urban area.

Let me tell you how I made her leave with me
Narrator beginning to describe how he convinced the woman to engage in sexual activity with him.

Conversation and Hennessy
Describing the combination of good conversation and alcohol that led to sexual encounter.

I've been to the motherfuckin' mountaintop
Quoting Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech to emphasize narrator's high level of achievement.

Heard motherfuckers talk, seen 'em drop
Describing narrator's experience observing the failures of others.

If I ain't got a weapon I'ma pick up a rock
Expressing willingness to use any means necessary to protect oneself.

And when I bust yo' ass I'm gon' continue to rock
Asserting dominance over potential opponents by continuing to perform successfully.

Get your ass off the wall with your two left feet
Encouragement to dance and enjoy the party despite a perceived inability to dance skillfully.

It's real easy, just follow the beat
Suggesting that dancing is not necessarily a difficult activity requiring advanced skill.

Don't let that fine girl pass you by
Advice to take advantage of opportunities to engage with attractive women.

Look real close 'cause strobe lights lie
Caution against making assumptions based on the distorted perception created by strobe lights in the club environment.

We 'bout to have a party (turn the music up)
Narrator announcing further developments in the party atmosphere.

Let's get it started (go 'head and shake your butt)
Encouragement to begin dancing and continue enjoying oneself.

I'm lookin' fo' a girl with a body and a sexy strut
Narrator expressing desire for a sexually attractive partner with confidence in her walk and demeanor.

Wanna get it poppin', baby? Step right up
Encouragement for a potential partner to indicate interest and initiate sexual activity.

Some girls, they act retarded
Observation of behavior by some women in the club environment.

Some girls are 'bout it, 'bout it
Acknowledgment of women who express interest in sexual activity with the singer.

I'm lookin' fo' a girl that will do whatever the fuck
Narrator expressing desire for a partner who is willing to engage in a variety of sexual activities.

I say, every day, she be givin' it up
Narrator expressing desire for a partner who is sexually available and willing to provide satisfaction.

(Now) shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Encouragement for a woman to engage in dancing and sexual displays for the singer's enjoyment.

Come on, girl, shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Reiteration of prior encouragement.

Ah, girl, shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Narrator expressing appreciation and enjoyment of the woman's dancing and sexual display.

I'm a menace, a dentist, an oral hygienist
Narrator expressing humorous and exaggerated self-description.

Open your mouth for about four or five minutes
Narrator expressing desire for oral sex from a partner.

Take a little bit of this fluoride rin-inse
Narrator describing the act of using mouthwash for oral hygiene before engaging in oral sex.

Swish, but don't spit it, swallow it and now finish
Narrator offering instructions for the mouthwash rinse procedure.

Yeah, me and Nate D-O-double-G
Narrator referencing collaboration with Nate Dogg on the song.

Lookin' for a couple bitches with some double Ds
Narrator describing preference for a specific physical characteristic in women.

Pop a little champagne and a couple Es
Narrator suggesting consuming champagne and ecstasy for enjoyment and sexual enhancement.

Slip it in her bubbly, we finna, finna
Narrator describing intention to engage in sexual activity while consuming champagne.

We 'bout have a party (turn the music up)
Narrator announcing the continuing excitement and energy of the party environment.

I'm lookin' fo' a girl I can fuck in my Hummer truck
Narrator expressing desire for sexual activity with a partner in a specific place.

Apple Bottom jeans and a big ol' butt
Narrator describing physical attributes of a desired sexual partner.

Some girls, they act retarded (man, I told you)
Narrator repeating prior observation of women's behavior in the club setting.

I want a bitch to sit at the crib with no panties on
Narrator expressing desire for a sexual partner to engage in sexual activity outside of the club environment.

Knows that she can, but she won't say no
Narrator suggesting a sexual partner who is adventurous and willing to try new things.

(Now) look at this lady all in front of me, sexy as can be
Narrator describing the physical attractiveness of a woman in the club environment.

Tonight, I want a slut, would you be mine?
Narrator expressing desire for a sexually open partner who will engage in various activities.

Heard you was freaky from a friend of mine
Narrator referencing prior knowledge of sexual behavior and preferences of a woman in the club environment.

Now, I hope you don't get mad at me
Narrator expressing caution and concern about engaging in sexual activity with a new partner.

But I told Nate you was a freak
Narrator referencing sharing information with collaborator Nate Dogg about potential sexual partner.

He said he wants a slut, hope you don't mind
Narrator informing potential partner of Nate Dogg's desire to engage in sexual activity with her.

I told him how you like it from behind
Narrator sharing information with Nate Dogg about preferred sexual positions of potential partner.

Oh, girl, shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Narrator reiterating encouragement for the woman to engage in sexually suggestive dancing.

God
Exclamation to emphasize the concluding expression of desire for sexual activity with the woman.

I ain't leavin' without you, bitch
Asserting determination to engage in sexual activity with the woman.

Comin' home with me
Indicating intention to engage in sexual activity in private setting outside of the club environment.

And my boy, and his boy, and his boy, and his girl
Expressing desire to engage in sexual activity with multiple partners in a group setting.

Haha, Nate Dogg
Closing statement acknowledging and expressing appreciation for collaborator Nate Dogg's contribution to the song.