Nuttin' But A G Thang
Snoop Dogg Ft. Dre Lyrics
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Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the door
Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
('Cause you know we're 'bout to rip shit up)
Gimme the microphone first, so I can bust like a bubble
Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Two loc'ed out niggas so we're crazy
Unfadeable, so please don't try to fade this (hell yeah)
But, uh, back to the lecture at hand
Perfection is perfected, so I'ma let 'em understand
From a young G's perspective
And before me dig out a bitch I have to find a contraceptive
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 with that shit, Lieutenant
Ain't no pussy good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it
(Yeah) And that's realer than Real-Deal Holyfield
And now you hookers and hoes know how I feel
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
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
It's like that and like this and like that and uh
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
Dre, creep to the mic like a phantom
Well I'm peepin' and I'm creepin' and I'm creepin'
But I damn near got capped '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
You never been on a ride like this before
With a producer who can rap and control the maestro
At the same time with the dope rhyme that I kick
You know and I know, I flow some ol' funky shit
To add to my collection, the selection
Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don't choke
If you do, you'll have no clue
Of what me and my homie Snoop Dogg came to do
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
It's like that and like this and like that and uh
It's like this
And who gives a fuck about those?
So just chill 'til the next episode
Fallin' back on that ass with a hellified gangsta lean
Gettin' funky on the mic like a old batch of collard greens
It's the capital S, oh yes I'm fresh, N double-O P
D O double-G Y, D O double-G, ya see
Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
Pimpin' hoes and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
Yeah, and it don't quit
I think they in the mood for some motherfuckin' G shit (hell yeah)
So, Dre (what up Dog?)
Gotta give 'em what they want (what's that, G?)
We gotta break 'em off somethin' (hell yeah)
And it's gotta be bumpin' (city of Compton)
Is where it takes place, so when asked, yo' attention
Mobbin' like a motherfucker but I ain't lynchin'
Droppin' the funky shit that's makin' the sucker niggas 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 motherfuckin' homie Doggy Dogg has got my back
Never let me slip, 'cause if I slip, then I'm slippin'
But if I got my Nina, then you know I'm straight trippin'
And I'ma continue to put the rap down, put the mack down
And if you bitches talk shit, I'll have to put the smack down
Yeah, and you don't stop
I told you I'm just like a clock when I tick and I tock
But I'm never off, always on to 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"
Like this, that and this and uh
It's like that and like this and like that and uh
It's like this
And who gives a fuck about those?
So just chill, 'til the next episode
You've got the feelin'
Rock the other side
You've got the feelin' (yeah, yeah)
You've got the feelin'
Rock the other side
You've got the feelin' (yeah, yeah)
You've got the feelin'
Rock the other side
You've got the feelin' (yeah, yeah)
The lyrics to Snoop Doggy Dogg & Dr. Dre's "Nuthin' but a G Thang" are about their arrival at the party and their preparedness to entertain their audience. They say that the combination of Compton and Long Beach is enough to cause trouble, referring to their backgrounds. They proclaim that they are "loc'ed out niggas" and that they represent Death Row, a label that pays them, making them "unfadeable" and unable to be faded by their rivals. They also make it clear that they are looking for women but are careful, using contraception before engaging in sexual activity. They rap about their unique perspectives and throw in some playful erotic references as well.
The chorus of the song repeats "It's like this and like that and like this" repeatedly, which can be interpreted as being about the flow of the music and their rhyming. Dre comes into the song and states that it is his turn to make an impression on the audience. He promises that his rhymes will be dope and catchy, and asks the listener to take a toke but not to choke. The song finishes with both artists proclaiming their supremacy and referring to the city of Compton and Long Beach, where they come from.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nuthin' but a G Thang" were a playful way for both Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre to introduce themselves to the rap world as a duo. They talked about their upbringing, their womanizing ways, and their ability to entertain their audiences with rhymes and music.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three and to the four
The song is about to start and they're counting down the beats
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the door
The two rappers are about to make an entrance to the rap scene
Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
They're ready to show everyone what they're made of
('Cause you know we're 'bout to rip shit up)
They're confident in their skills and ready to dominate
Gimme the microphone first, so I can bust like a bubble
Snoop Doggy Dogg wants to start rapping first and amaze everyone with his words
Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble
By joining forces, they're going to cause chaos in the rap scene couldn't handle
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
This is a song about the gangster lifestyle
Two loc'ed out niggas so we're crazy
They're both crazy and unpredictable
Death Row is the label that pays me
They're signed to Death Row Records, which is making them rich
Unfadeable, so please don't try to fade this (hell yeah)
Their skills and talent cannot be erased or overlooked
But, uh, back to the lecture at hand
They're returning to the topic of the song
Perfection is perfected, so I'ma let 'em understand
They're so perfect that they want to make sure everyone else knows it
From a young G's perspective
They're rapping from their own experience growing up in a gangster environment
And before me dig out a bitch I have to find a contraceptive
Before they have sex with a girl, they need to make sure they're not having any babies
You never know, she could be earnin' her man
They're cautious of girls who might be cheating on their boyfriends
And learnin' her man, and at the same time burnin' her man
Girls might be pretending to be nice to their partners, while cheating on them
Now you know I ain't with that shit, Lieutenant
They don't support girls who cheat on their partners
Ain't no pussy good enough to get burnt while I'm up in it
It's not worth risking an STD to have sex with a girl
(Yeah) And that's realer than Real-Deal Holyfield
This is a real issue and they are serious about it, using an analogy with a famous boxer
And now you hookers and hoes know how I feel
Girls who cheat on their partners will now know how they feel about it
Well if it's good enough to get broke off a proper chunk
If a girl is good enough to have sex with, they'll do it
I'll take a small piece of some of that funky stuff
They're going to have sex with a girl, but only a little bit
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
They're about to start rapping about their life in the gangster lifestyle
It's like that and like this and like that and uh
They're hyping up their own rapping abilities
Dre, creep to the mic like a phantom
Dr. Dre is smoothly moving towards the mic
Well I'm peepin' and I'm creepin' and I'm creepin'
They're taking us into their lifestyle
But I damn near got capped 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
Dr. Dre is almost caught by the police because his beeper is beeping
Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
Dr. Dre needs to make a big impact
So sit back, relax, and strap on your seatbelt
The ride is about to become intense and exciting, so buckle up
You never been on a ride like this before
They're creating a unique experience for their listeners
With a producer who can rap and control the maestro
Dr. Dre is an expert at producing music and rapping at the same time
At the same time with the dope rhyme that I kick
He's rapping with great skill and style
You know and I know, I flow some ol' funky shit
Their music is well-known for being unique and funky
To add to my collection, the selection
They're always looking for new sounds to add to their music
Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don't choke
Their music is like a drug that you can enjoy, but don't overdo it
If you do, you'll have no clue
You'll be too high to understand what's happening
Of what me and my homie Snoop Dogg came to do
They're here to make great music with their skills and knowledge
And who gives a fuck about those?
They don't care about their haters
So just chill 'til the next episode
Relax and enjoy their music until they make more
Fallin' back on that ass with a hellified gangsta lean
They're about to rap in a really cool, gangster way
Gettin' funky on the mic like a old batch of collard greens
Their music is full of funky sounds, like an old recipe for collard greens
It's the capital S, oh yes I'm fresh, N double-O P
This is Snoop Doggy Dogg introducing himself with a cool rap line
D O double-G Y, D O double-G, ya see
He spells out his name in a cool way
Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
He's very confident in his rapping abilities
Pimpin' hoes and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
He's similar to Dolomite, a movie character who was a charismatic pimp and gangster
Yeah, and it don't quit
They keep going and won't stop making music
I think they in the mood for some motherfuckin' G shit (hell yeah)
Their audience is ready to listen to some real gangster music
So, Dre (what up Dog?)
Snoop is asking Dr. Dre what they should rap about
Gotta give 'em what they want (what's that, G?)
They need to give their audience what they crave, which is more gangster music
We gotta break 'em off somethin' (hell yeah)
They're going to deliver the music their fans want, no matter what
And it's gotta be bumpin' (city of Compton)
The music they're making is going to be intense and sound like it comes from Compton
Is where it takes place, so when asked, yo' attention
The music is coming from Compton, so they want you to listen closely
Mobbin' like a motherfucker but I ain't lynchin'
They're moving aggressively, but not violently
Droppin' the funky shit that's makin' the sucker niggas mumble
Their music is so funky and cool that people can't help but talk about it
When I'm on the mic, it's like a cookie, they all crumble
When he starts rapping, everyone stops and listens closely
Try to get close and your ass'll get smacked
They're warning people to stay away and not mess with them
My motherfuckin' homie Doggy Dogg has got my back
Snoop Doggy Dogg is always there to support him, no matter what
Never let me slip, 'cause if I slip, then I'm slippin'
Snoop Doggy Dogg never allows Dr. Dre to fail or make mistakes
But if I got my Nina, then you know I'm straight trippin'
If Dr. Dre has his gun, he's confident and ready to take on anything
And I'ma continue to put the rap down, put the mack down
He'll keep rapping and showing his skills, with confidence
And if you bitches talk shit, I'll have to put the smack down
If anyone talks badly about him or his music, he'll hit back hard
Yeah, and you don't stop
They won't ever stop making music
I told you I'm just like a clock when I tick and I tock
He's always on time and never fails to deliver
But I'm never off, always on to the break of dawn
He's always ready to create, no matter what time it is
C-O-M-P-T-O-N, and the city they call Long Beach
He's spelling out the names of the cities he's rapping for
Puttin' the shit together
He's bringing everything together musically
Like my nigga D.O.C., "No One Can Do It Better"
He's paying homage to D.O.C., a rapper he admires
Like this, that and this and uh
They're recapitulating what they just said during the song
So just chill, 'til the next episode
Relax, enjoy the music, and wait for more from them
You've got the feelin'
They want to connect with their audience on a deep, emotional level
Rock the other side
They're inviting their fans to listen to their music and get lost in it
You've got the feelin' (yeah, yeah)
They're acknowledging that people are really feeling their music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Calvin C. Broadus, William Thomas Polk, Leon Haywood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This wasn't just a song. It was a vibe. It was an era.
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True
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G Funk era
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But the vibe will never die