Nuthin' but a g'thang
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

One, two, three and to the fo'
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are counting down, getting ready to start the song.

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

Ready to make an entrance, so back on up (Cause you know we 'bout had to rip shit up)
They are about to make a big entrance and start performing, warning everyone to back up because they are going to be intense.

Gimme the microphone first, so I can bust like a bubble
Snoop wants to start the song and dominate the mic.

Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble
Snoop and Dre rep their hometowns and show that they are not to be messed with.

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baaaaabay! Two loc'ed out G's so we're craaaaazay!
They are pure gangsters and proud of it.

Death Row is the label that paaaaays me! Unfadable, so please don't try to fade this (Hell yeah)
Snoop is signed to Death Row Records and is untouchable, telling haters not to mess with him.

Perfection is perfected, so I'm 'a let 'em understand From a young G's perspective And before me dig out a bitch I have ta' find a contraceptive
Snoop is confident in his skills and wants to show the world his perspective. He also makes sure to use protection before sleeping with someone.

You never know she could be earnin' her man, And learnin' her man, and at the same time burnin' her man Now you know I ain't wit that shit, Lieutenant Ain't no pussy good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it
Snoop is wary of women who may have other motives, and he won't let any woman burn him by double-crossing him.

Now that's realer than real-deal Holyfield And now all you hookas and ho's know how I feel
Snoop is telling everyone that he's honest and real, and wants everyone to know how he feels.

Well if it's good enough to get broke off a proper chunk I'll take a small piece of some of that funky stuff
If it's worth it, Snoop will take a small piece of the action.

It's like this and like that and like this and uh It's like that and like this and like that and uh Dre, creep to the mic like a phantom
The rhythm and flow of the song is described, with Dre coming in on the mic like a ghost.

But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin' Now it's time for me to make my impression felt So sit back, relax, and strap on your seatbelt
Dre is describing being nearly caught by someone, while also saying he's ready to make his impact on the song and for the listeners to get ready for what's to come.

You never been on a ride like this befo' With a producer who can rap and control the maestro At the same time with the dope rhyme that I kick
Dre is telling the audience that they have never been on a ride like this before, with a producer who can also rap and control the music at the same time.

To add to my collection, the selection Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don't choke If ya' do, ya' have no clue O' what me and my homey Snoop Dogg came to do
Dre talks about adding this song to his collection, with the selection symbolizing quality. Listeners can get a taste of their quality, but should not underestimate them.

Fallin' back on that ass with a hellified gangsta' lean Gettin' funky on the mic like a' old batch o' collard greens
Snoop is hyping himself up, doing his signature gangsta lean, and making it clear that he's getting funky on the mic like a classic food dish.

It's the capital S, oh yes, the fresh N-double O-P D-O-double G-why D-O-double G ya' see Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
Snoop is hyping himself up even more, making it clear that he is the fresh N-double O-P (which stands for New Original People), with a lot of influence and power. He also talks about the women he's involved with and the money he's making.

Yeah, and it don't quit I think they in a mood for some mothafuckin' G shit So Dre. (What up Dogg?) We gotta give 'em what dey want (What's that, G?) We gotta break 'em off somethin' (Hell yeah) And it's gotta be bumpin' (City of Compton!)
Snoop and Dre are aware that everyone wants to hear some straight-up gangsta shit, so they plan to give the audience exactly what they want.

Mobbin' like a mothafucka but I ain't lynchin' Droppin' the funky shit that's makin' the sucka niggaz mumble When I'm on the mic, it's like a cookie, they all crumble Try to get close, and your ass'll get smacked My mothafuckin' homie Doggy Dogg has my back
Snoop is saying that he's mobbing around aggressively like crazy, but he's not lynching anyone. He's also dropping crazy bars, and warns competitors that they'll get smacked if they get close. He also gives a shout-out to his Doggy Dogg, who's got his back.

I told you I'm just like a clock when I tick and I tock But I'm never off, always on, 'til the break of dawn C-O-M-P-T-O-N, and the city they call Long Beach Puttin' the shit together Like my nigga D.O.C., no one can do it better
Snoop is comparing himself to a clock that never stops ticking and rapping, until the break of dawn. He shouts out Compton and Long Beach, and compares his talent with his friend D.O.C.'s talent, saying no one else can do it better than them.

So just chill, 'til the next episode
The song is coming to an end, with the appeal to listeners to chill until their next project.