Tribute
P-Folks Lyrics


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Ain't nothin' but a G thang, no diggity
I'm down with O.P.P, shorty feeling me
Wanna get high with Snoop to say I'm shmiggity
And I was never a shook one, is you shittin' me?
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, no diggity
I'm down with O.P.P, shorty feeling me
Wanna get high with Snoop to say I'm shmiggity
And I was never a shook one, is you shittin' me?
Sippin' gin and juice got me higher than a dove
Take me back to LA, I miss my California love
Sike, nah, I'm just playing, niggas know I’m from New York
Getting jiggy with it, they passing me the torch
Let me show 'em how I'm tough with this New York state of mind
If I ever ruled the world, I'd be working with Nas
OutKast to the elevators, all I know is climb
Baby got back? Page me, let's bump and grind
Hit that Doo Wop with Lauryn as I'm walkin' down the hill
Shorty softly singing ''That Thing'' like I only wanna kill
Can I get a moment of your time, for real?
Dressed fresh for summertime, got 'em calling me Will
I'm a prince, all the ladies saying, ''What a man''
Add the Salt-N-Pepa, I'ma slip out of a jam
Now that we found love, I think I understand
That focusing on a Gina better than flirting with Pam
Travel through the town, say waddup to El Barrio
On a quest for my tribe, let me give you a scenario
Gangsta's paradise sounds coolio, you feel me, bro?
But money mo' problems, I don't really think they hear me though
Put your hands where my eyes can see
You ain't playing for the bucks you can't party with me
Cash rules everything, I really wanna get cream
And mama said knock you out if you fuck with the team
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, no diggity
I'm down with O.P.P, shorty feeling me
Wanna get high with Snoop to say I'm shmiggity
And I was never a shook one, is you shittin' me?
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, no diggity
I'm down with O.P.P, shorty feeling me




Wanna get high with Snoop to say I'm shmiggity
And I was never a shook one, is you shittin' me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Tribute” by P-Folks aka Roulette are an homage to some of the greatest rap songs and artists of all time. The song opens with a reference to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s hit “Nuthin’ but a G Thang” and Blackstreet’s “No Diggity.” P-Folks then mentions being a fan of Naughty by Nature’s “O.P.P.” and wanting to smoke with Snoop Dogg. He also declares that he is not a “shook one,” referencing the classic Mobb Deep song. Next, P-Folks references a few more classic rap songs, including Tupac and Dr. Dre’s “California Love,” Nas’ “New York State of Mind,” OutKast’s “Elevators,” and LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out.” P-Folks also references a few female MCs, including Salt-N-Pepa and Lauryn Hill. Finally, P-Folks addresses the struggles of being a rapper, referencing the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” and Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See.”


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, no diggity
This is a classic G rap and absolutely nothing can compare to it


I'm down with O.P.P, shorty feeling me
I identify with the O.P.P culture and the ladies are enchanted by me


Wanna get high with Snoop to say I'm shmiggity
I aspire to smoke weed with Snoop and be considered part of his inner circle


And I was never a shook one, is you shittin' me?
I have never been afraid to stand up for myself and my reputation speaks for itself


Sippin' gin and juice got me higher than a dove
Drinking gin and juice has elevated me to a state of tranquility


Take me back to LA, I miss my California love
I reminisce about the golden memories that Los Angeles holds and especially the love that I experienced there


Sike, nah, I'm just playing, niggas know I’m from New York
I was just joking, I'm actually from New York but everyone knows it already


Getting jiggy with it, they passing me the torch
I am becoming an integral part of the music scene and gaining recognition from my peers


Let me show 'em how I'm tough with this New York state of mind
I want to display my New York roots which represent a bold and unwavering mentality


If I ever ruled the world, I'd be working with Nas
If I could have an ideal scenario, I would collaborate with the iconic rapper Nas


OutKast to the elevators, all I know is climb
I am determined to rise up in the industry like OutKast and will do whatever it takes to get there


Baby got back? Page me, let's bump and grind
If there are any beautiful women around, they should contact me for a dance party


Hit that Doo Wop with Lauryn as I'm walkin' down the hill
I'm going to listen to Lauryn Hill's Doo Wop on my way down the hill


Shorty softly singing ''That Thing'' like I only wanna kill
The girl's sensual voice while singing ''That Thing'' is causing my heart to race as though I'm on a deadly mission


Can I get a moment of your time, for real?
Could you lend me your ear for just a brief moment, as I'm being genuine


Dressed fresh for summertime, got 'em calling me Will
I'm fashionably dressed for the summer and people are mistaking me for Will Smith


I'm a prince, all the ladies saying, ''What a man''
I have a princely demeanor and the ladies are quite taken with me


Add the Salt-N-Pepa, I'ma slip out of a jam
If I add Salt-N-Pepa to the mix, things will smooth over and a difficult situation can be avoided


Now that we found love, I think I understand
I have discovered what love truly means and it has enriched my life in grand ways


That focusing on a Gina better than flirting with Pam
It is more worthwhile to invest in a steady relationship than the casual flirts and dalliances with multiple people


Travel through the town, say waddup to El Barrio
As I travel the town I greet everyone in the Latino community with a warm ''Waddup''


On a quest for my tribe, let me give you a scenario
I am searching to find people who share my vision and perhaps I can offer a proposal


Gangsta's paradise sounds coolio, you feel me, bro?
Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise sounds great, don't you think so, bro?


But money mo' problems, I don't really think they hear me though
A higher income can bring about more complications which people may not realize


Put your hands where my eyes can see
I'm requesting that all partygoers raise their hands for a little bit of fun


You ain't playing for the bucks you can't party with me
If you're not in the ring for the big bucks, then why should you be celebrating with us?


Cash rules everything, I really wanna get cream
Money runs the world and I really want to cash in on that wealth


And mama said knock you out if you fuck with the team
Don't mess with the team, or else they'll face the wrath of my mom




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Written by: Paul Valentine

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