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Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, California, United States), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, producer and actor. Snoop is best known as a famous MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. He made his rap debut in 1992 on Dre's debut album The Chronic, and then released his debut album, Doggystyle, to much critical and public acclaim. His mother nicknamed him "Snoopy" as a child, and he took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg when he began recording. He changed his name to Snoop Dogg in 1996 when he left his original record label, Death Row Records, and signed with No Limit Records.
He has been affiliated with the Crips, a U.S. street gang. Several of his cousins, including RBX, Nate Dogg, Daz Dillinger, and Warren G are also hip hop artists and often collaborate with Snoop. In 2000, Snoop (as "Michael J. Corleone") directed Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle, a pornographic film produced by Hustler. This film, combining hip-hop with X-rated material, was a huge success and won "Top Selling Release of the Year" at the 2002 AVN Awards. Driven by this success, Snoop directed Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp in 2002 (this time using the nickname "Snoop Scorsese").
As a rapper, he is perhaps best known for his “lazy drawl” — a slurred, distinctively calm, laid-back, and rhythmically-complex lyrical delivery. His lyrics have often been criticized for their glorification of misogyny, violence and gangsterism; however, he is often credited for accurately portraying street slang and attitudes.
So Long
Snoop Lion Lyrics
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And I know we can make it
Stay strong our hearts been yearning
And no one can break it
Round and round our road keeps turning
No one can stop the time
It’s just another bridge we’re crossing
Keep this message in your souls and minds
They try to break a bond
But what they didn’t know
That we were built so strong
Ye they didn’t know
But in their hearts and minds
We were gone
Said we were an old show
Baby don’t you cry
For as long as I’m alive, you live
So long we’ve been on this journey
And I know we can make it
Stay strong our hearts been yearning
And no one can break it
Round and round our road keeps turning
No one can stop the time
It’s just another bridge we’re crossing
Keep this message in your souls and minds
If I should die tonight
I’d be happy that I knew you
If I should lose my sight
It’s still know all with all my mind
With all the words and fights
Still can’t get it right
Baby don’t you cry
For as long as I’m alive, you live
So long we’ve been on this journey
And I know we can make it
Stay strong our hearts been yearning
And no one can break it
Round and round our road keeps turning
No one can stop the time
It’s just another bridge we’re crossing
Keep this message in your souls and minds
So long we’ve been on this journey
And I know we can make it
Stay strong our hearts been yearning
And no one can break it
Round and round our road keeps turning
No one can stop the time
It’s just another bridge we’re crossing
Keep this message in your souls and minds
The overall theme of Snoop Lion's "So Long" is a journey, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics imply that the singer and their loved one have been on a long journey together, one that has had its fair share of trials and tribulations. Despite this, the singer is optimistic about the future and reassures their loved one that they will make it through any obstacles that come their way.
The song starts with the artist acknowledging the journey they've been on with someone and expressing their belief that they can make it through anything together. They encourage their partner to stay strong, and remind them that their hearts have been yearning for a long time. Despite any obstacles that may come up, they believe that they can overcome them, and reassure their partner that no one can break them apart.
In the second verse, the artist talks about how there are people out there who want to break their bond, but they stand strong against them. Even though others are predicting their downfall and calling them an "old show," the singer reassures their loved one that as long as they're alive, they will always be there to support them.
The chorus repeats the same message of staying strong and believing in their bond, as they face yet another obstacle. The song ends on this note, the singer still steadfast in their belief that they can overcome anything.
Overall, the song is a message of hope, perseverance, and undying love in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that life isn't always easy, but with the right mindset and support, we can make it through anything.
Line by Line Meaning
So long we’ve been on this journey
It feels like we've been together forever on this path
And I know we can make it
But I know we can get through anything if we stick together
Stay strong our hearts been yearning
We need to be strong because we've been waiting for something special
And no one can break it
No one can shatter the bond we have
Round and round our road keeps turning
We keep going through ups and downs, but we keep moving along
No one can stop the time
Time is constantly moving forward no matter what we do
It’s just another bridge we’re crossing
Life is just a series of obstacles we have to get over
Keep this message in your souls and minds
Remember this deeply and hold onto it tightly
They try to break a bond
Other people attempt to separate us from each other
But what they didn’t know
They are unaware of how powerful our connection is
That we were built so strong
We have a strong foundation that cannot be broken
Ye they didn’t know
They were ignorant of the truth
But in their hearts and minds
They believed we were not meant to be together
We were gone
They thought our relationship was over and done with
Said we were an old show
They insulted our connection by saying it was outdated
Baby don’t you cry
Don't be upset and worried
For as long as I’m alive, you live
As long as I exist, you will too because we are united
If I should die tonight
If I were to die today
I’d be happy that I knew you
I would be grateful that we had the opportunity to meet and spend time together
If I should lose my sight
If I were to become blind
It’s still know all with all my mind
You would still be in my thoughts and mind always
With all the words and fights
Despite all the disagreements and arguments
Still can’t get it right
We still can't figure out the perfect way to communicate with one another
And I know we can make it
But I am still confident that we can overcome any challenge
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, INGROOVES MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC C/O SOVEREIGN MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW HERRICK BAIN, WAYNE HENRY, LAURENT P ALFRED, CALVIN BROADUS (SNOOP DOGG), DAVID ISAAC GOLDFINE, ANGELA HUNTE, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, ARIEL ZIVI RECHTSHAID
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@champolahyamio6006
The best song on the album
@bujubanton9701
Keep this message in your souls and minds!
@juniormanzi5369
This song must be remembered forever!
@unigrudgemedia4040
Still here 2019 😎🎧🎼🎵
@medsine68_
Its 2020 now ;)
@cornbeef6050
@@medsine68_ 2021😁👍🏽
@karnkrikajornkitti7569
Here We are 2020,
So Long ;; come through CORONA!!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@MrRiptideHD
This song is the stuff of legend!!!
Jah bless snoop lion forever!!!
@vicmaneztrada6845
yo no hablo ingles pero solo con escuchar el beat del reggae y mas el talento nato de snoop lion ............. sabes de lo q estoy hablando ........... R E S P E C T . . . .
@patichile011
Yo hablo inglés y español :v