Gangsta Luv
Snoop Dogg feat. Mayer Hawthorne Lyrics


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Radio killa
Big snoop d o dub
The American dream
Ayo nephew
Come up off them kids
Sing a lil' something for the ladies
Let em know how we feelin'
Every time I come around
Shawty love me down
Run off on me like click clack
Mu gun out like take that
She make it do what it do when we doing what we do in back of the lac
I'm like I'm up all for that, and every night her body gets jacked how bout

That
Gangstaa
G-Gangsta,
Gangsta
G-Gangsta,
Gangsta
G-Gangsta
That gangsta love

Yeah she love it the way I put it on her
Blowing trees in the breez sippin' Corona
Lost dog I give it to her right and she like it
She on the hip like a psychic, izzy.
One of the coolest of fool on the flo
I whispered in her ear, come here you ready to go?
I bowled up a winna and put it up in the air
Got that low dress on you comin' up outta dere, yeah
She like that, you like that
You say you bite, well I bite back
And I'm all go, we can do it till tomorrow
I beat it up like Harpo
Snoopy, I go hard baby yes
Kissin' on ya chest and I'm diggin' out your stress
I won't stop till your finished
But you ain't felt love till a gangsta get up in it, dream

Every time I come around
Shawty love me down
Run off on me like click clack
My gun out like take that
She make it do what it do when we doing what we do in back of the lac
I'm like I'm up all for that, and every night her body gets jacked how bout

That
Gangstaa
G-Gangsta,
Gangsta
G-Gangsta,
Gangsta
G-Gangsta
That gangsta love

She always cold in the middle of the night
Cause I'm a dogg I'm a give her what she like
She say ma name loud, I say her name low
That's what I aim fo, that's how the game go
Baby like the way I wake her up,
Cause I'm a gangsta I grab her by the butt
Pull her to my side, I'm in deep
Woke that ass up, just to put her to sleep
Everyday is the same thang, I creep in
It's like true blood, I sink my teeth in
I gotta have it, the L B raisement
We was taught to dig em down crazy
Lights out, I'm so lit
Mama's so gone, daddy won't quit
I won't stop till yur finished
But you ain't felt love till a gangsta get up in it
Dream

[Chorus]

That
Gangstaa
G-Gangsta,
Gangsta
G-Gangsta,
Gangsta
G-Gangsta
That gangsta love

This the life that you show
The loop, the coop, the grows
Anything goes
It's so good got her wiggling her toes (wow)
The boss, The-Dream
The floss, the cream
The trips overseas
All these things really don't mean a thing
When I'm tearing that ass up workin' you like a shift
I give it to you like a gift
You hear what that boy say
You wouldn't jack, give it up fast
Then I hit it from the back
Snoopy your so good, she screaming and I like that girl
She off in another world
I ain't stop till your finished
She love this gangsta, especially when I'm in it . Dream





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snoop Dogg’s “Gangsta Luv” featuring The-Dream is a song that goes all in on an exploration of the gangsta lifestyle, rap success, and what pleasure looks like in this context. The first verse introduces the themes of guns and quick getaways with “Run off on me like click-clack, My gun out like take that” but then segues into describing sex in the back of a car. The chorus repeats the phrase “That gangsta love” as though the whole song is meant to be an ode to what it means to live the gangsta life.


The second verse leans even more heavily into the explicit sexual content, describing how the woman in question loves it when Snoop puts it on her right. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is confident, assertive, and knows how to please his lady. Moving onto the third verse, it has a similar structure to the previous ones, painting vivid images of sexual encounters where pleasure is the paramount goal. The-Dream takes over the latter half of the third verse, and the song ends with more repetitions of that iconic phrase, “That gangsta love.”


Line by Line Meaning

Radio killa
This is a song produced by The-Dream


Big snoop d o dub
The performer is Snoop Dogg


The American dream
Referring to The-Dream's persona and career


Ayo nephew
Calling attention to someone, referencing the audience


Come up off them kids
Sing something for the ladies in the audience


Sing a lil' something for the ladies
Perform a song for the women in attendance


Let em know how we feelin'
Express emotions and vibes through the music


Every time I come around
Whenever I'm in your presence


Shawty love me down
The girl shows affection for Snoop Dogg


Run off on me like click clack
Leave quickly


Mu gun out like take that
Get aggressive and angry


She make it do what it do when we doing what we do in back of the lac
Sexual activity occurs in the back of a car


I'm like I'm up all for that, and every night her body gets jacked how bout that
Snoop Dogg is excited about the sex and wants to continue doing it consistently


Gangstaa G-Gangsta, Gangsta G-Gangsta, Gangsta G-Gangsta
Embracing and celebrating the 'gangsta' lifestyle


That gangsta love
The love and passion between two 'gangstas'


Yeah she love it the way I put it on her
The girl enjoys the physical intimacy with Snoop Dogg


Blowing trees in the breez sippin' Corona
Smoking marijuana and drinking beer


Lost dog I give it to her right and she like it
Snoop Dogg is confident in his sexual performance and the girl likes it


She on the hip like a psychic, izzy
The girl is very connected and in tune with Snoop Dogg


One of the coolest of fool on the flo
Snoop Dogg is the definition of cool


I whispered in her ear, come here you ready to go?
Snoop Dogg is asking the girl if she is ready to leave with him


I bowled up a winna and put it up in the air
Snoop Dogg smoked marijuana and enjoyed it


Got that low dress on you comin' up outta dere, yeah
The girl is wearing a low cut dress and looks good


She like that, you like that, You say you bite, well I bite back
The girl enjoys what Snoop Dogg is doing, and he is willing to be rough with her


And I'm all go, we can do it till tomorrow
Snoop Dogg is excited to have sex for a long time


I beat it up like Harpo
Snoop Dogg is very rough during sex


Snoopy, I go hard baby yes
Snoop Dogg is confident in himself


Kissin' on ya chest and I'm diggin' out your stress
Snoop Dogg is kissing the girl and helping her relax


She always cold in the middle of the night
The girl gets cold when sleeping with Snoop Dogg


Cause I'm a dogg I'm a give her what she like
Snoop Dogg is committed to satisfying the girl's desires


She say ma name loud, I say her name low
The girl is moaning loudly during sex, while Snoop Dogg is whispering her name


That's what I aim fo, that's how the game go
Snoop Dogg is trying to please the girl sexually, and that's how things work


Baby like the way I wake her up
The girl is turned on by Snoop Dogg when he wakes her up


Cause I'm a gangsta I grab her by the butt
Snoop Dogg is rough and assertive with the girl, as a gangsta would behave


Pull her to my side, I'm in deep
Snoop Dogg is fully engaged with the girl


Woke that ass up, just to put her to sleep
Snoop Dogg is making the girl move around and then relax


Everyday is the same thang, I creep in
Snoop Dogg comes to the girl daily for intimacy


It's like true blood, I sink my teeth in
Snoop Dogg is committed to having sex with the girl


I gotta have it, the L B raisement
Snoop Dogg is in need for sex


We was taught to dig em down crazy
Snoop Dogg was taught to have sex in a wild and animalistic way


Lights out, I'm so lit
Snoop Dogg is high and ready for sex


Mama's so gone, daddy won't quit
Snoop Dogg will not stop having sex with the girl


This the life that you show
The gangsta lifestyle is what is being portrayed


The loop, the coop, the grows
The fame, the glamour, and the money


Anything goes
We can do anything we want


It's so good got her wiggling her toes (wow)
The sex is so good, the girl's toes move as a result


The boss, The-Dream
The-Dream is the one in charge


The floss, the cream
The wealth and luxury associated with the gangsta lifestyle


The trips overseas
Traveling and experiencing different cultures


All these things really don't mean a thing
Despite all the luxury and fame, it's not fulfilling


When I'm tearing that ass up workin' you like a shift
When Snoop Dogg is having sex with the girl, he is committed and working hard


I give it to you like a gift
Snoop Dogg's love making is a gift to the girl


You hear what that boy say
Pay attention to what Snoop Dogg says in his lyrics


You wouldn't jack, give it up fast
The girl should give herself up to Snoop Dogg easily


Then I hit it from the back
Snoop Dogg is pursuing sex from behind


Snoopy your so good, she screaming and I like that girl
The girl is screaming during sex and Snoop Dogg enjoys it


She off in another world
The girl is fully immersed in the sexual experience




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNALDO SANTOS PEREZ, RAMON AYALA, CALVIN CORDAZAR BROADUS, CORNELL HAYNES

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Alex G

Incredible Mayer!!! Can't stop hearing the perfect flow and voice he got

Vinch Carlo Tan

Better than the original.

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Somzinho massa!!!!!

C64

I searched 'The Dream Gangsta Luv Cover' with little hopes and then found this GEM!!! Unbelievable. Mayer is a genius.

callista argentina

Thank you for posting this version...Loved it!!

Remi Naj_by NATURE

Mayer is my new hero.. how I didn't hear about him before.. please make more tracks

Tashana Ward

My brother is in the mayer hawthorne band, glad you guys like it.

angelyc1

I just love this version of this song.

Jorge Arturo Duran

Mayer es tan bueno !

Safira Diamond

Ha!? Snoop Dog? Not bad at all! Pretty good mix with Mayer.

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