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.

So fly
Nate Dogg Lyrics

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Wooooh
Yeah
Welcome to tha Church: Volume II
Exclusive 213 (uh hah hah, uh hah hah)
Got my nephew Nate Dogg in the house
Nate Dogg holla at 'em
Where you at?

Ridin' in my car
And I'm listening to the radio
I'm listening to a sad girl sing
Sing about how she got her heart broke
People reaching for stars
I just want me something natural
When you're alone it gets mighty cold
Don't act as if you did not know
She let me play with her heart
I'm working late I said I'll soon be home
All the while the girl was home alone
Let me tell you what she crying for
(Why?)
'Cause I'm fly

Yeah he super fly
Nate Dogg

Woah ohh ohh I'm fly, yeah

You know he super fly
But me I'm Snooper Dooper and I'm super duper fly
I'd be the greatest-est I know you waited this
And I wanted this to be elaborate and so strenuous
And then you just slide by and wiz-ave
You on another piz-age
Is that the way you gonna be-hiz-ave?
I know you're feeling all hurt inside
But won't you talk to a player
Let me help out your pride?
I'm like a counselor, a pastor, a priest or a psychologist
A shrink or a freak
Peep (my) my technique
I wear minks, gator boots
And I'm the the one that gets the loot
And I ain't afraid to shoot
And I love to toot toot
Beep beep as I slide up the street
I'm from the LBC
And I don't know what y'all done heard about me
But I'm a C-R-I-P with some P-I-M-P too
I'm a real pimp player from the 213 crew
Now look here boo
If you gonna bang or hang with the Dogg
You best to get in
Holla at her Nate Dogg (Holla, holla)

Riding in my car
And I'm listening to the radio
I'm listening to a sad girl sing
Sing about how she got her heart broke
People reaching for stars
I just want me something natural (Is that right Nate Dogg?)
When you're alone it gets mighty cold
Don't act as if you did not know
She let me play with her heart
I'm working late I said I'll soon be home (Damn nigga)
All the while the girl was home alone
Let me tell you what she crying for
(What she cryin' for?)
'Cause I'm fly

Yeah he super fly
Nate Dogg

Woah ohh ohh I'm fly, yeah

Warren G
3 piece with a mink
Gotta think my shit stinks
Stacy Adams with a drink
Pockets pad up, they come from Brinks
So what the ladies wink
You the one in the Mercedes
Shotgun with the thing
Coat chillin', watching "The Lion King"
Crying and thangs
'Cause I'm with Snoop and Nate, singing, rhyming and things
I'm out late 'cause I'm grindin' for change
I ain't with dime for dames
Cock back and I'm trying to aim
At everything, that be hating my fame
Since regulating, been lacing the game
Ain't no mistake in the game
Two-one mother f'in dwizzle sippin' on the sizzle
And that's for shizzle
Four times for the riddles
You know these bars
Everywhere we go
You know who us are
You could tell by the car
Champagne, caviar
Bubble bath, I say I love you
And I laugh

Riding in my car
And I'm listening to the radio
I'm listening to a sad girl sing
Sing about how she got her heart broke
People reaching for stars
I just want me something natural
When you're alone it gets mighty cold
Don't act as if you did not know
She let me play with her heart
I'm working late I said I'll soon be home
All the while the girl was home alone
Let me tell you what she crying for
(Why?)
'Cause I'm fly

Yeah he super fly
Nate Dogg

Woah ohh ohh I'm fly, yeah

Overall Meaning

"So Fly" by Nate Dogg is a hip-hop song that featured in the album "Welcome to tha Church: Volume II," released in 2001, by the American music group, 213, which consisted of three members; Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Snoop Dogg. The lyrics are about a man riding in his car listening to the radio, specifically a sad girl's song about getting her heart broken, and he thinks about how he is so fly that he can play with women's hearts. The chorus emphasizes how attractive he is to women, and he knows it. Nate Dogg sings that he's so fly that he doesn't need to put in much effort; he just has to slide by, and women will come to him. Warren G raps about his success and fame, and how he's putting in the effort to make more money.

Nate Dogg's verse in "So Fly" can be interpreted as representing the unattractive qualities of masculinity, such as arrogance, betrayal, and infidelity. The lyrics also show how men who have power can manipulate women's emotions, leading to heartbreak and pain. On the other hand, Warren G's verse portrays the more positive aspects of masculinity, such as hard work and success.

Line by Line Meaning

Riding in my car
I am currently driving in my car

And I'm listening to the radio
I am listening to music on the radio

I'm listening to a sad girl sing
The music I am listening to has a female vocalist singing about heartbreak

Sing about how she got her heart broke
The song being played is about the female singer's experience of having her heart broken

People reaching for stars
People are striving for their goals and dreams

I just want me something natural
I desire something genuine and authentic

(Is that right Nate Dogg?)
Asking for confirmation or agreement from Nate Dogg

When you're alone it gets mighty cold
Being alone can be emotionally isolating and difficult

Don't act as if you did not know
Do not pretend that you are unaware or uninformed about something

She let me play with her heart
I had the opportunity to manipulate and take advantage of her emotions

I'm working late I said I'll soon be home
I am working late but will return home shortly

(Damn nigga)
An exclamation expressing disbelief, surprise or shock

All the while the girl was home alone
While I was working, the girl was by herself

Let me tell you what she crying for
I can explain why she is upset

(What she cryin' for?)
Asking why the girl is crying

'Cause I'm fly
She is crying because I am attractive and successful

(Yeah he super fly)
Agreement with Nate Dogg that I am attractive and successful

(Holla, holla)
Request for Nate Dogg to call me and speak with me

Warren G
Introducing Warren G as the next artist to perform

3 piece with a mink
Describing the outfit Warren G is wearing

Gotta think my shit stinks
I have a lot of self-confidence

Stacy Adams with a drink
Warren G is wearing Stacy Adams shoes and enjoying a drink

Pockets pad up, they come from Brinks
Warren G has a lot of money in his pockets

So what the ladies wink
Women are flirting with Warren G

You the one in the Mercedes
Addressing someone who is driving a Mercedes

Shotgun with the thing
Sitting in the passenger seat with a gun

Coat chillin', watching "The Lion King"
Relaxing while watching the movie "The Lion King"

Crying and thangs
Getting emotional or sentimental about something

'Cause I'm with Snoop and Nate, singing, rhyming and things
Feeling emotional because he is spending time with Snoop and Nate, creating music together

I'm out late 'cause I'm grindin' for change
I am working hard to earn money

I ain't with dime for dames
I am not interested in gold diggers or women who are only interested in money

Cock back and I'm trying to aim
Getting ready to shoot a gun

At everything, that be hating my fame
I am prepared to defend myself against anyone who is envious or jealous of my success

Since regulating, been lacing the game
Have been involved and successful in the rap industry since my debut album "Regulate"

Ain't no mistake in the game
There's no doubt about my level of skill and expertise in the rap game

Two-one mother f'in dwizzle sippin' on the sizzle
Referring to his hometown of 213 (Long Beach, California) while drinking some type of beverage

And that's for shizzle
This is definitely true

Four times for the riddles
Warren G is known for his complex lyrics and rhymes

You know these bars
Everyone is familiar with Warren G's style of rapping

Everywhere we go
No matter where we are, people know us

You know who us are
People recognize us because of our fame

You could tell by the car
Looking at our car reveals our social status and wealth

Champagne, caviar
Enjoying an extravagantly luxurious lifestyle

Bubble bath, I say I love you
Taking a bubble bath and expressing my love to someone

And I laugh
Feeling happy and content with my life

Woah ohh ohh I'm fly, yeah
Reiteration that I am attractive and successful

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ZYAH AHMONUEL, CALVIN BROADUS, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, NATHANIEL D. HALE, WARREN GRIFFIN III

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