Smooth
Snoop Dogg/Tha Dogg Pound Lyrics

This is DJ EZ Dicc
Introducing the DJ as DJ EZ Dicc

And this is the Golden Shower Hour
Announcing the name of the program, which is the Golden Shower Hour

Early in the morning
Broadcasting in the early morning hours

Wake your goat mouth ass up
Encouraging listeners to wake up early

This is 187.4 FM on your dial
Stating the frequency of the radio station

And we flippin' it just like this
Explaining that the station is playing music like this

For all you motherfuckin' real G's out there, huh
Acknowledging the real G's listening to the show

Come with the real shit, 187.4 FM on your dial
Asking for more real music to be played on the station

Until the tick-tock, ya don't stop
Expressing that the music is non-stop until the clock strikes a certain time

Until the beep-beep and you don't freak
Continuing to express that the music will not stop until a certain time

Uh, check it out, baby bubba in the place to be
Introducing Snoop Dogg as baby bubba

My name is Snoop (say what?)
Confirming Snoop Dogg's name

The one they wanna see, so uh
Acknowledging the popularity of Snoop Dogg

Blaze up the bud and break out the champagne
Encouraging listeners to smoke weed and drink champagne

'Cause we rollin' in the fast lane
Explaining that they are living their lives in the fast lane

Tryna find the right lane
Acknowledging the struggles of finding the right path in life

Doing it just like players
Describing their lifestyle as that of successful players

Laying down laws, governors, mayors
Asserting their power and influence like important figures in government

Pay us to stay up on top of things
Asserting that they are worth being paid to stay on top of their game

It's something 'bout being in that Dogg Pound Gang
Suggesting that being a part of the Dogg Pound Gang brings a sense of drive and ambition

That makes me wanna have some type of hustle in life
Continuing to describe the motivation that comes from being a part of the gang

If being wrong is broke, I can't be right
Suggesting that being successful is the only right path in life

Despite all the madness you hear nowadays
Acknowledging the craziness of the world today

Stealin' rhymes from Super Duper seems to get you paid
Suggesting that stealing rhymes is a quick way to make money in the music industry

But you played yourself, 'cause you can't play me
Asserting that the artist being referred to cannot outsmart Snoop or the Dogg Pound

I see through you but you can't see me
Asserting his insight into others' motives

He's been watching you (he'll be watching) (yeah)
Suggesting that someone is watching the artist in question to ensure they do not succeed

So smooth (smooth, smooth, smooth, smooth)
Describing the smoothness of Tha Dogg Pound's music

Long Beach is on the move (smooth like the motion of water)
Acknowledging the movement and success of Long Beach

Now I'm a bonafide microphone technician with styles
Describing himself as an expert at rapping with a variety of styles

I came to storm on these MCs like electrical clouds
Asserting his dominance over other MCs

Hear me now, a born killer like Mick and Mall'
Comparing himself to famous killers to emphasize his aggressiveness

Down to trip and empty clips and permanently exile
Describing his willingness to harm and remove competition

The oppositions, competition, discrete and dismantled
Asserting that his competition will be discreetly taken apart and removed

Light 'em up like candlesticks with the instinct of a vandal
Asserting his destructive instincts

Vandalize, how I reprimand MCs to freeze
Describing how he punishes inferior MCs

Movement guarantees the temperatures decrease degrees
Asserting that his movements around MCs decreases the competition's temperature

Frozen stiff, 'cause what I'm holdin' lifts the soul
Explaining that his music is so good that it freezes the competition

This metal automatic weapon keeps me in control
Metaphorically comparing his musical abilities to a weapon that keeps him in control

Never fold, I scald like water in order
Asserting that he does not give up and remains strong like scalding water

To let these MC's know I slaughter, so time's getting shorter
Threatening his competition that their time is running out

It sorta limits ya, but to me the sky's the limit
Describing how he thinks positively despite limitations

Ya know I diminish ya to dust, TEC's sinister
Describing the level of destruction he brings to his competition

Bust one rhyme that's like a voodoo hex
Describing the effect one of his rhymes has on competition

Connect complex styles, my vast high tech flex
Emphasizing the complexity and technical skill in his music

'Cause when there's, an MC like me who's in there like swimwear
Asserting his confidence and skill as an MC

Don't despite me, 'cause all the hoes like me, mashin' in Nikes
Asserting that he is well-liked by women and enjoys wearing Nike shoes

I done seen niggas on TV, dissin' to get deals
Acknowledging that some artists diss others in order to get more attention and deals

Now I got one question, nigga, how does it feel?
Asking a dissing artist how it feels to be called out

Check your game, but I ain't even sayin' no names
Telling artists in general to evaluate themselves and their actions without calling anyone out specifically

Proclaimed lyricist dissin' us for fortune and fame
Acknowledging that well-known lyricists are dissing the Dogg Pound for personal gain

Did I do somethin' to you? Did we serve ya hoes?
Asking the lyricists why they are dissing the Dogg Pound

'Cause you're on TV rappin' like ya knew me and know me
Expressing annoyance that the lyricists are acting like they know the Dogg Pound personally

But you don't really know me, that motherfuckin' nigga from the DPG
Emphasizing that the lyricists do not actually know Snoop Dogg or the Dogg Pound

The K-U-R-U-P-T, I'm too smooth, ah (motherfucker)
Introducing Kurupt and describing his smooth style

He's been watching you (he'll be watching) comin' in so smooth (you)
Indicating that Kurupt is also watching the competition

Tha Dogg Pound is on the move (is on the move)
Emphasizing that the Dogg Pound is making moves and is successful

Every, every, every, every
Repeating the word 'every' for emphasis

Everybody's got, got to hear the shit, shit
Emphasizing that everyone needs to hear their music

I know that's right
Expressing agreement

Real smooth here on 187.4 FM on your dial
Describing the smooth music being played on the radio station

The station that's playing platinum hits, baby
Emphasizing the success of the station

That's keeping you coming
Explaining that the station is keeping listeners tuned in

And I'm the DJ with the fattest sack, DJ E-A-Z
Introducing DJ E-A-Z as the DJ with a large collection of music

Look between my legs and you'll know why
Making a crude joke that his music collection is in his pants

On that station that's sockin' some soul to your ass
Describing the type of music being played on the station

W Balls, fadin' 'em all
Announcing the name of the station and the DJ fading out a song

And now we're gonna take some calls
Announcing that it is time to take calls from listeners

I wanna dedicate this one to my girl, Cheryl
Dedicating a song to a woman named Cheryl

Out there, man, with a fat ass, bitch
Making a crude comment about Cheryl's appearance

Yo, this is Barry White
Announcing that it is Barry White on the phone

Yo, Tha Dogg Pound, y'all motherfuckers sounding good
Complimenting the Dogg Pound's music

Sho' you're right
Expressing agreement

Keep doing what you're doing, you players
Encouraging the Dogg Pound to keep performing well

I'm Kevin "Slo Jammin'" James from 92.3 The Beat
Announcing that it is Kevin "Slo Jammin'" James calling from a radio station

Man, this shit is so smooth
Complimenting the music being played

I'm switching up, get me an application
Jokingly expressing a desire to switch radio stations and work for W Balls