Ups and Downs
Skatterman & Snug Brim Lyrics


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Every dog has his day
Another thirty nine inch thick classic (yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah)
Girl, as I sit here thinking to myself
There is no one for you but me, and I mean that
And I think about all the things we've been through
Like arguing and fighting for example
You know the love we have for each other
It tends to out weigh what do to another
Ya know my granddaddy use to always say
Ya know he used to say it like this

There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe

What up motherfuckers? This is snoop dogg
I'm trying to figure out how the fuck I'm gonna do y'all
Hanging with my homie from the turf, that's young q-ball
Giving me the word from the street, here's the scoop y'all
The niggas from the eastsidaz split up (split up)
And one of 'em tried to fuck yo' shit up (what?)
No cause, don't believe that, that's my nigga for life
I'm out with the bullshit, I'm in with the real shit
I'm at the church doing work, spitting game from the pulpit
Now that's the bidness, and god is my witness
L-B-C-2-1-3 hell yeah, we in this
Its so relentless, and all my dogs up against the life sentence
I love y'all, like I love no bitch, and that's real shit
Or some crip shit, homie dig this

There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe

I used to have a lot broads that I don't fool with
I used to have a lot of homeboys I ain't cool with
A lot people that a nigga used to go to school with
Happy as hell to see the big dog doing it
But what none of them would believe though (what?)
That I would be bigger the Kurtis blow
I guess he was right, these are the breaks
Despite my mistakes and aches, I'm gettin' cake
To realize your fate through faith, (through faith)
Cause we all gonna get that day (for what)
To see if our lives was straight
And to see if we gonna walk through those pearly gates (yeah?)
To see the man upstairs, on some real talk homie
I'm tires of being stuck here
If I could I would fly to the moon (zoom)
Y'all probably think I'm tripping off these mushrooms (i know)

There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
There will be, ups and downs,
Smiles and frowns
Share with me, fairy tales or make believe

Now as I think back to the words my granddaddy used to say
I never seen him in church, but he always had the word




He would always tell me! sometimes you gotta take the good with the bad
You gotta do bad in order to do good

Overall Meaning

In Skatterman & Snug Brim's song Ups and Downs, the lyrics revolve around the nature of relationships and life in general. The opening line, "Every dog has his day," implies that everyone has their fair share of good and bad times. The lines that follow talk about how the singer believes that he and his partner are meant to be together, regardless of the arguments and fights they've had. The chorus continually repeats the phrase "there will be ups and downs, smiles and frowns, share with me fairy tales or make believe," which reinforces the idea that life is full of both positive and negative experiences, and it's up to us to make the most of them.


One of the most interesting parts of the song is when Snoop Dogg makes an appearance and delivers a few lines about his own experiences. He talks about how one of his former rap group members tried to ruin his career, but Snoop doesn't believe the rumors. He also speaks about his love for his friends and his faith in God. The rest of Skatterman & Snug Brim's verses detail their experiences growing up, their rise to fame, and their struggles and triumphs along the way.


Overall, Ups and Downs is a song about embracing the highs and lows of life and relationships, and using those experiences to shape us into stronger individuals. The chorus is a reminder that while life can be difficult at times, it's important to stay optimistic and have faith that things will ultimately work out.


Line by Line Meaning

Every dog has his day
Everyone has a moment of glory or success in their life


Another thirty nine inch thick classic (yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah)
Celebrating another successful and impressive music track


Girl, as I sit here thinking to myself
Reflecting on thoughts about a special person


There is no one for you but me, and I mean that
Expressing a deep connection with someone and a strong commitment to them


And I think about all the things we've been through
Recalling the shared experiences and events with someone


Like arguing and fighting for example
Acknowledging that there have been tough times and conflicts in the relationship


You know the love we have for each other
Reminding that there is deep affection and care between two individuals


It tends to out weigh what do to another
Stating that the love shared is stronger than any negativity that may arise


Ya know my granddaddy use to always say
Referencing the wise words of a respected elder in their family


Ya know he used to say it like this
Preparing to recite a memorable phrase from their granddaddy


There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns
Life is unpredictable and will have moments of happiness and sadness


Share with me, fairy tales or make believe
Offering to listen to stories or dreams that can bring joy and hope during tough times


What up motherfuckers? This is snoop dogg
Introducing a new voice and perspective in the song


I'm trying to figure out how the fuck I'm gonna do y'all
Expressing a desire to create something great for his audience


Hanging with my homie from the turf, that's young q-ball
Spending time with a close friend who comes from the same neighborhood as him


Giving me the word from the street, here's the scoop y'all
Receiving insider information from someone who knows what's happening in their community


The niggas from the eastsidaz split up (split up)
Referring to a real-life event where a rap group disbanded


And one of 'em tried to fuck yo' shit up (what?)
One of the former group members caused problems or harm


No cause, don't believe that, that's my nigga for life
Dismissing rumors and stating that the artist still has a close relationship with his former bandmate


I'm out with the bullshit, I'm in with the real shit
Rejecting negativity and focusing on authenticity and meaningful content


I'm at the church doing work, spitting game from the pulpit
Using his platform to speak on real issues and encourage positive change from a religious context


Now that's the bidness, and god is my witness
Affirming that this is what he is committed to and that he stands by it


L-B-C-2-1-3 hell yeah, we in this
Shouting out his hometown and showing pride for where he comes from


Its so relentless, and all my dogs up against the life sentence
Describing the struggle and determination of those in similar situations facing tough times


I love y'all, like I love no bitch, and that's real shit
Expressing love and loyalty for his friends and supporters


Or some crip shit, homie dig this
Referencing his gang affiliation and asking his listeners to relate


I used to have a lot broads that I don't fool with
Admitting to past relationships with women that have ended poorly


I used to have a lot of homeboys I ain't cool with
Admitting to past friendships that ended in conflict or betrayal


A lot people that a nigga used to go to school with
Referring to old classmates who he may have lost touch with


Happy as hell to see the big dog doing it
Acknowledging the success he has achieved and how others may perceive him


But what none of them would believe though (what?)
Suggesting that they would be surprised by how far he has come


That I would be bigger the Kurtis blow
Believing that he has surpassed even the level of success achieved by the legendary rap artist Kurtis Blow


I guess he was right, these are the breaks
Referencing one of Kurtis Blow's most famous songs as a sign that he was correct about the ups and downs of life


Despite my mistakes and aches, I'm gettin' cake
Despite past difficulties and pain, he is making money and thriving


To realize your fate through faith, (through faith)
Affirming the importance of faith in determining one's destiny


Cause we all gonna get that day (for what)
All of us will one day face judgement


To see if our lives was straight
To see if we lived our lives with integrity and purpose


And to see if we gonna walk through those pearly gates (yeah?)
To see if we are worthy of entering heaven


To see the man upstairs, on some real talk homie
To meet God and have a real conversation with him


I'm tires of being stuck here
Expressing a desire to move on from this life and go to heaven


If I could I would fly to the moon (zoom)
Using a hypothetical scenario to express a longing for a way to escape this life and its limitations


Y'all probably think I'm tripping off these mushrooms (i know)
Admitting that his thoughts may sound strange or unrealistic to others


Now as I think back to the words my granddaddy used to say
Reflecting again on the wisdom of his grandfather


I never seen him in church, but he always had the word
Noting that his grandfather had a lot of knowledge and insight, despite not being religious


He would always tell me! sometimes you gotta take the good with the bad
Recalling his grandfather's advice to accept the positive and negative aspects of life


You gotta do bad in order to do good
Suggesting that we may face obstacles or make mistakes, but those experiences can lead to positive outcomes in the future




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB, CORDOZAR BROADUS, WARRYN S. CAMPBELL

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Comments from YouTube:

Space_Bound

this song is SICK. reppin KC and damn proud of it

Igotprobums

I remember seeing these guys open up for Tech N9ne and their set was dope as fuck so I bought a cd and It made an impression for sure

T. The Manager

This shit right here! I can't even listen to a second of mainstream rap so I listen to this instead! Dope shit.

MrBubonicChronic

this some real shit man. i've had this shit happen to me before.

kevin mitchner

love this damn song---real real real shit

Alvin Simmons

Skatterman and Snug Brim slept on

Nick Steck

been listnin to skatterman and snug brim since i was 12

James Larson

I fucking love this song man. esp when he says because I don't fuck with you simple and plain. Its not just a song it's fucking reality,,and some people don't see it untill it hits em right between the fucking eyes...........

rednecksoldier503

these are the homies right there

Nick Steck

wish they would get back after it

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