Nuthin' But a "G" Thang
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

One, two, three and to the fo'
Counting down before the song starts

Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the do'
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have arrived at the party, ready to perform

Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
They are about to start performing, asking the audience to move back

('Cause you know about to rip shit up)
They are going to give an amazing performance and make the crowd go crazy

Gimme the microphone first, so I can bust like a bubble
Snoop Dogg wants to start rapping first and get the crowd excited from the start

Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble
Compton and Long Beach are known for gang activity, so when they come together in a collaboration, people know something big is happening

Ain't nothin' but a 'G' thang, baby!
The song is all about the 'G' lifestyle, referring to the gang life

Two loc'ed out niggas so we're crazy!
They are crazy because they grew up in a dangerous lifestyle filled with gang activity

Death Row is the label that pays me!
Death Row Records is the record label that Snoop Dogg is signed with and they are paying him to make music

Unfadeable, so please don't try to fade this (Hell yeah)
Snoop Dogg is confident in his skills and doesn't want anyone to doubt him

But uh, back to the lecture at hand
They are getting back to the topic of gang life and what it's like to live in that environment

Perfection is perfected, so I'ma let 'em understand
The gang life is perfect for them and they are going to let the audience understand why

From a young G's perspective
They are giving a perspective on gang life from a young age

And before me dig out a bitch I have ta' find a contraceptive
Before sleeping with a woman, Snoop Dogg wants to make sure they use protection to prevent pregnancy

You never know she could be earnin' her man
It's possible that the woman is cheating on her significant other to be with Snoop Dogg and he doesn't want any trouble

And learnin' her man, and at the same time burnin' her man
The woman might be trying to make her significant other jealous and cause problems in their relationship

Now you know I ain't with that shit, Lieutenant
Snoop Dogg doesn't want to be involved in any drama or trouble with anyone's significant other

Ain't no pussy good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it
He won't sleep with anyone without protection because he doesn't want to risk getting a sexually transmitted infection

(Yeah) And that's realer than Real-Deal Holyfield
He means this statement is true and genuine, like the famous boxer Holyfield

And now you hooka's and ho's know how I feel
He's addressing any women who might be trying to start a problem and letting them know his stance on the situation

Well if it's good enough to get broke off a proper chunk
If a woman is worth it, he'll be willing to give her a lot of attention and effort

I'll take a small piece of some of that funky stuff
He wants to enjoy some of the good things in life, like good music, weed, and maybe even a woman

It's like this and like that and like this and uh
They are describing the flow and beat of the song, which is fast-paced and exciting

Dre, creep to the mic like a phantom
Dr. Dre is about to take over the mic and start his verse on the song

Well I'm peepin', and I'm creepin', and I'm creep-in
Dr. Dre is watching everything that is happening around him very carefully and ready to make his impression

But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
He almost got in trouble for something because his beeper went off, indicating someone was trying to contact him

Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
Dr. Dre wants to leave a lasting impression on the audience with his verse

So sit back, relax, and strap on your seatbelt
The audience should get comfortable because this is going to be an amazing performance

You never been on a ride like this before
This music and performance is going to be completely new and exciting for the audience

With a producer who can rap and control the maestro
Dr. Dre is a producer and rapper who is skilled in controlling the music and lyrics

At the same time with the dope rhyme that I kick
He is confident in his rapping skills and believes he has a great verse to show off

You know, and I know, I flow some ol' funky shit
He knows that his music is unique and has a funky style to it

To add to my collection, the selection
This new song and verse will be added to Dr. Dre's collection of music

Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don't choke
The music is synonymous with being high on drugs, but he's warning people to not go too far with it

If you do, you'll have no clue
People who get too high on drugs might lose sense of their surroundings and not have any idea what's happening

On what me and my homey Snoop Dogg came to do
He's reminding the audience that he and Snoop Dogg are here to perform and make a great song

And who gives a fuck about hoes?
He's asking a rhetorical question - he doesn't care about women who are trying to cause trouble for him

So just chill, til the next episode
They are reminding the audience to relax and wait for the next song or episode in this story

Fallin' back on that ass, with a hellified gangsta lean
This is a metaphor for falling back and relaxing, but still maintaining that gangsta image

Gettin' funky on the mic like a ol' batcha' collard greens
They are rapping in a funky style that is reminiscent of southern collard greens - soulful, flavorful, and exciting

It's the capital S, oh yes I'm fresh, N double-O P
Snoop Dogg is introducing himself with his name and title as a gangsta rapper

D O double-G Y, D O double-G, ya see
He's spelling out his name as 'Doggy', which is a reference to his nickname as a youth

Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
Snoop Dogg is confident in his rapping skills and is able to dominate the microphone

Pimpin' hoes and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
He's bragging about making money and trying to pick up women like a pimp would, referencing a popular 70s movie character named Dolomite

Yeah, and it don't quit
He's saying that his flow is so good, it's unstoppable

I think they in the mood for some motherfuckin' G shit
The audience is probably craving more gangsta-style music

(Hell yeah) So Dre, (What up Dog?)
Dr. Dre is asking Snoop Dogg what they should do to give the audience what they want

Gotta give 'em what they want (What's that, G?)
They need to keep performing gangsta-style music because that's what people want to hear

We gotta break 'em off somethin' (Hell yeah)
They need to make a big statement or show off their skills with this next verse

And it's gotta be bumpin' (City of Compton!)
The song needs to be high-energy and feature the city of Compton in a big way

It's where it takes place, so when asked, yo' attention
The music is happening in the city of Compton, so he wants the audience to pay extra attention to this verse

Mobbin' like a motherfucker, but I ain't lynchin'
He feels like a boss, leading his group of gang members, without resorting to violence like lynching

Droppin' the funky shit that's makin' the sucker niggas mumble
He's dropping some amazing music that is making the audience go crazy and cheer

When I'm on the mic, it's like a cookie, they all crumble
His rapping skills are so good, that when he starts performing, the audience can't help but get excited

Try to get close, and your ass'll get smacked
He's warning the audience to not get too close or he'll get physical with them

My motherfuckin' homie Doggy Dogg has got my back
Snoop Dogg is his friend and will stick up for him and help him out if he gets in trouble

Never let me slip, 'cause if I slip, then I'm slippin'
Snoop Dogg is always there to support him and will never let him fall or make mistakes

But if I got my Nina, then you know I'm straight trippin'
He's saying that if he has his gun, he feels confident and will act tougher than he needs to be

And I'ma continue to put the rap down, put the mack down
He's going to continue making amazing rap songs and trying to pick up women like a pimp

And if yo bitches talk shit, I'll have to put the smack down
If women try to start trouble or talk badly about him, he'll have to get physical with them and put them in their place

Yeah, and you don't stop
He's saying that the music and the mentality doesn't have an end point, it will keep going forever

I told you I'm just like a clock when I tick and I tock
He's comparing himself to a clock that keeps ticking and never stops

But I'm never off, always on, to the break of dawn
He's always working and making music, even through the night and early morning

C-O-M-P-T-O-N, and the city they call Long Beach
He's spelling out the name of his city (Compton) and mentioning the neighboring city they feel some connection to, Long Beach

Puttin' the shit together
They are creating something new and exciting with their music

Like my nigga D.O.C., 'No One Can Do It Better'
He's giving a shoutout to his friend, rapper D.O.C., who he believes is one of the best in the game and can't be beat

Like this, that and this and uh
This line is repeated from earlier in the song, reminding the audience of the upbeat and funky rhythm of the music

So just chill, 'til the next episode
This line is also repeated from earlier in the song, telling the audience to relax and wait for the next part of the story or song to come