Deep Cover
Snoop Dog & Dr. Dre Lyrics
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Deep cover on the incognito tip.
Killin' motherfuckers if I have to
Peelin' caps too cause you niggas know I'm comin' at you.
I guess that's part of the game
But I feel for the nigger who thinks he just gonna come and chance
Things
With the swiftness so get it right with the quickness
I'm on a mission and my mission won't stop
Until I get the nigger maxin' at the top.
I hope you get his ass before he drops.
Kingpin kickin' back while his workers sling his rocks.
Coming up like a fat rat.
Big money, big cars, big body guards on his back.
So it's difficult to get him.
But I got the hook up with somebody who knows how to get in contact
With
Him.
Hit him like this and like that,
Let 'em know that I'll make it for a big fat dope sack
What is this pen? so let's rush it.
If you want to handle it tonight we'll discuss it
On the nigga's time, in the nigga's place,
Take a strap just in case one of his boys recognize my face.
Cause he's a sheisty motherfucker,
But I gives a fuck, cause I'm going deep cover.
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Creep with me as I crawl through the hood,
Maniac, lunatic, call 'em Snoop Eastwood
Kickin' dust as I bust fuck peace
And, the mothafuckin' drug police
You already know I gives a fuck about a cop
So why in the fuck would you think that it would stop
Plot, yeah, that's what we's about to do
Take your ass on a mission with the boys in blue
Dre, (whatup, Snoop) yo I got the feelin'
Tonight's the night like Betty Wright, and I'm chillin'
Killin', feelin', no remorse, yeah
So lets go straight to the motherfuckin' source
And see what we can find
Crooked ass cops that be gettin niggaz a gang of times
And now they want to make a deal with me
Scoop me up and put me on they team and chill with me
And make my pockets bigger
They want to meet with me tonight at 7:00, so whassup nigger?
What you want to do? (What you want to do?)
I got the gauge, a uzi and the mothafuckin' 22
So if you want to blast, nigga we can buck 'em
If we stick 'em then we stuck 'em so fuck 'em!"
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Six fo' five was the time on the clock,
When me and my homey bailed in the parking lot.
The scene looked strange and it felt like a set up
Better not be, cause if it is, they're getting lit up.
Oh here they come from the back and they laxed.
I'm checkin for the gats they strap, so what's up black?
Chill, lets hit a deal, if it ain't up to what you feel then grab your
Steel.
Right, so, what you motherfuckers gonna come at me with?
Hope you ain't wantin' none of my grip.
Cause you can save that shit. Guess what they told me?
'We give you 20 G's if you snitch on your homey,
We'll put you in a home, and make your life plush,
Oh yeah, but you got to sell dope for us."
Hmmm, let me think about it
Turned my back and grabbed my gat and guess what I told him before I
Shot
It:
'If you don't quit, yeah, if you don't stop, yeah, I'm lettin' my gat
Pop'
Cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
The lyrics to Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre's song "Deep Cover" depict a dangerous and violent lifestyle. In the first verse, Snoop Dogg raps about his willingness to kill and harm others in order to complete his mission, and warns others that they should not underestimate him. The second verse is a conversation between Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, discussing a potential deal with crooked cops to sell drugs for them. However, Snoop Dogg ultimately decides to turn against the cops and use his gun to defend himself.
Overall, the lyrics portray a sense of power and dominance, with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre asserting their control over their surroundings and refusing to back down from any confrontation. The use of violent imagery and profanity adds to the intensity of the song and reinforces its themes of danger, rebellion, and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight's the night I get in some shit [Yeah]
I'm about to get into a dangerous situation tonight
Deep cover on the incognito tip.
I'm going undercover to avoid being detected
Killin' motherfuckers if I have to
I'll use deadly force if necessary
Peelin' caps too cause you niggas know I'm comin' at you.
I'll shoot to kill because I'm coming after you
I guess that's part of the game
Using violence is just how things are in this line of work
But I feel for the nigger who thinks he just gonna come and chance Things
I pity anyone who thinks they can cross me and get away with it
With the swiftness so get it right with the quickness
Act fast and don't make mistakes
And let me handle my business yo.
Let me take care of my job
I'm on a mission and my mission won't stop
I have a goal and I won't stop until I achieve it
Until I get the nigger maxin' at the top.
I won't stop until I've taken down the top kingpin
I hope you get his ass before he drops.
I want to take him down before anyone else gets to him
Kingpin kickin' back while his workers sling his rocks.
The kingpin is relaxing while his subordinates do the work
Coming up like a fat rat.
I'm getting rich quickly
Big money, big cars, big body guards on his back.
The kingpin has a lot of wealth and protection
So it's difficult to get him.
It's tough to take him down because of his resources
But I got the hook up with somebody who knows how to get in contact With Him.
I have a connection who can get me in touch with the kingpin
Hit him like this and like that, Let 'em know that I'll make it for a big fat dope sack What is this pen? so let's rush it.
I'll approach him aggressively and offer him drugs to gain his trust
If you want to handle it tonight we'll discuss it On the nigga's time, in the nigga's place,
We'll meet on his terms, at his place and time
Take a strap just in case one of his boys recognize my face.
Bring a gun in case anyone recognizes me
Cause he's a sheisty motherfucker,
The kingpin is untrustworthy and deceptive
But I gives a fuck, cause I'm going deep cover.
I don't care about the danger because I'm going undercover
Creep with me as I crawl through the hood, Maniac, lunatic, call 'em Snoop Eastwood
I'm going through the dangerous neighborhood, acting crazy like Snoop Eastwood
Kickin' dust as I bust fuck peace And, the mothafuckin' drug police
I'm causing chaos and don't care about the law enforcement
You already know I gives a fuck about a cop So why in the fuck would you think that it would stop
I don't care about the police, so why would I stop
Plot, yeah, that's what we's about to do Take your ass on a mission with the boys in blue
We're planning to team up with corrupt cops for our mission
Dre, (whatup, Snoop) yo I got the feelin' Tonight's the night like Betty Wright, and I'm chillin'
Dre and I feel like tonight is the night to take action, referencing the song 'Tonight is the Night' by Betty Wright
Killin', feelin', no remorse, yeah So lets go straight to the motherfuckin' source
We feel no guilt and will go straight to the main problem
Crooked ass cops that be gettin niggaz a gang of times And now they want to make a deal with me Scoop me up and put me on they team and chill with me
The corrupt cops are the ones who have been arresting people and now want to work with me
And make my pockets bigger They want to meet with me tonight at 7:00, so whassup nigger?
They're offering me money to work with them and want to meet tonight
What you want to do? (What you want to do?) I got the gauge, a uzi and the mothafuckin' 22 So if you want to blast, nigga we can buck 'em If we stick 'em then we stuck 'em so fuck 'em!
I have guns and am ready to use them, so let's attack and kill anyone who fights back
Six fo' five was the time on the clock, When me and my homey bailed in the parking lot. The scene looked strange and it felt like a set up Better not be, cause if it is, they're getting lit up.
We arrived at the meeting place and sensed danger, ready to attack if we're being set up
Oh here they come from the back and they laxed. I'm checkin for the gats they strap, so what's up black? Chill, lets hit a deal, if it ain't up to what you feel then grab your Steel.
Our enemies arrive and we check if they're armed, but try to negotiate for our mission first
Right, so, what you motherfuckers gonna come at me with? Hope you ain't wantin' none of my grip. Cause you can save that shit. Guess what they told me? 'We give you 20 G's if you snitch on your homey, We'll put you in a home, and make your life plush, Oh yeah, but you got to sell dope for us.'
Our enemies try to bribe and recruit me to snitch on my friends and work for them instead. I refuse and threaten to use violence
Hmmm, let me think about it Turned my back and grabbed my gat and guess what I told him before I Shot It: 'If you don't quit, yeah, if you don't stop, yeah, I'm lettin' my gat Pop'
I pretend to consider their offer but ultimately threaten to shoot them if they don't leave me alone
Cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
I'm willing to kill anyone who is a threat, even an undercover cop
Yeah, and you don't stop, cause it's 1-8-7 on an undercover cop
The threat is real and we won't slow down
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COLIN FITZROY WOLFE, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, CORDOZAR CALVIN BROADUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unclejackshdd
Any OG's bumpin this in 2024?!?!
@_Silly.goofy.exe_
YES
@yuris6125
Fasho! Keepin' it real.
@maskedxeni178
fosho
@gothicu
Till I die
@garyandrew5269
On my daily play list….
@TheKidAdge
The VERY first ever Dre & Snoop Dogg collaboration. Classic forever.
@lovecove920
Agree
@willalexander2013
one eight seven is the real one :)
@velvetthunder96
+Will Alexander isn't this the 187?