At Night
Tha Dogg Pound Lyrics


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Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
Bad Boy

D-P-G
D-P-G
Bad Boy
D-P-G
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
Wow

As we proceed (As we proceed) {Coast to coast}
To give y'all what y'all need (Come on, man) {Everywhere we go}
Super powers have united (You know what time it is) {Keep it crack-a-lackin'}
D-P-G (D-P-G)
The Bad Boy empire (Bad Boy, baby) {We keep it crack-a-lackin'}
E-Swiss (Come on) {What, we keep it crack-a-lackin'}
Worldwide (Ay yo) {Wha-wha, what, what}
Let's show 'em what happens when kings get together (International)

[Chorus]
It's crackin' all night
Coast to coast, just everywhere we go
You know
It's crackin' all night
Bustin' a hoe
Gettin' a dough
On the low
It's crackin' all night
D-P-G
Bad Boy for life
It's crackin' all night
Cause everybody know that D-P-G-C, Bad Boy niggas run this

The party jumpin', jumpin', jumpin'
The place packed
? 'round here, don't know how to act, act
We buy alcohol, nigga, buy the racks
We balled out, spendin' shit by the stacks
Can I get a hey (Hey!)
Can I get a ho (Ho!)
Dogg Pound Gangstas and Bad Boy
Here we go
We bustin' heads with a Moet bottle [glass break]
Strike the ass out
Me and my niggas go full-throttle
Cause 'Cris naked
So we 'bout
To get it started
Get it, Dogg Pound nigga, we 'bout, to get retarded
And we comin' with them bangin' beats, ? and dumpin'
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this

[Chorus]

What they know about some gangsta shit
Bang some shit
Scrappin' lane to lane, some shit
Explain some shit
You on the strip, wind shit
Explain this, dick
When did you come in the shit
The ten in shit
Fifth and the ten-inch clips
I been in this shit
Been sinnin' shit, in and shit
We'll end the shit
Started, begin the shit
Horrendous shit
Stretch and bend the shit
When you attended, what the fuck did you intended, shit
From attendin' ship, been doin' this since ten and shit
Cock back and spin this shit, relentless bitch
And I'm a jack you and your heartless relentless bitch

[Chorus]

All I see is asses poppin', droppin', stoppin', cause
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
In the streets, we the raw niggas you wanna fuck with
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this

Big motherfuckin' Snoop Dogg, I'm pimpin'
Bitches
Hoes
Ladies
Listen
Buster-ass niggas pay attention, pay homage
Fat-mouth the Dogg and I'm straight up the heart

Now everybody know that California and New York, we rockin'
Never ever try to run up on us, cowards, you don't want it
All the chicken heads scream where they hear "It's Diddy" (They know my name)
Twenty thousand dollar jeans, when I chill with 50

I got the gangsta party crackin' in the back, in fact
I got them dub sacs to highlight ya whole night
Doggy Dogg is a hog, and a boss, and a gangsta
Gangsta groove and rich, rollin' a cube, and boss up, nigga

Who want want with Sean "Puff" Da Don
Dutch Don Juon with Sean Don, I'm Sean John
What you know about D-P-G

Cause everybody know that D-P-G-C, Bad Boy niggas run this (And Bad Boy)

Yeah (Ya motherfuckers know what time it is)
We run this
Like I say, man (United Nations)
From the Big Apple (Bounce)
All the way back to the Wild Wild West (Bounce)
It is what it is (Eastside to the westside)
Dig it (Bounce)
Crack-a-lack it (Yeah)
All night (We ain't goin' no where)
This what it do, boy (We invented this shit)

Ay yo, Snoop
I love how you did this shit
Daz, Kurupt
They can't keep us apart (Bad Boy)
D-P-G
L.A., I love ya, west coast (Bad Boy)
Bay Area (Bad Boy)
Y'all know how we do
New York (Bad)
Ha ha (I'm really a Bad Boy)
And I been a Dogg Pound Gangsta
For life, for life, for life
Internationally known
Man, don't be scared
Be down or lay down, bitch
Only the strong survive, the weak shall perish
And we still here
We ain't going nowhere
East to the west
Unite
North, south, y'all get down, too




Let's rock
Ah!

Overall Meaning

The song "At Night" by Tha Dogg Pound featuring Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg is an anthem celebrating the unity of the west coast rap powerhouse D-P-G with the east coast's Bad Boy empire. In the opening lines of the song, they declare their dominance: "Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy n*ggas run this." The rest of the song is essentially a boastful rundown of how awesome they are and how their party game is second to none. With references to carrying stacks of cash, Moet bottles as weapons, and the talent of their rappers, they make abundantly clear that they are the ones to beat. They also make a point to shout out their fans from coast to coast, inviting them all to jump in on the fun.


In the chorus, they repeat the phrase "It's crackin' all night," emphasizing that their celebration and dominance know no limits. Some of the most memorable lines of the song come from Snoop Dogg's verse, where he declares himself a pimp, boss, and gangsta. He reminds listeners that he is a king of the rap game and anyone daring enough to try to dethrone him will face his wrath. The song's overall mood is one of celebration, boasting, and unapologetic self-praise. The rappers want listeners to know they're top dog, and they deserve their spot at the top.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
The D-P-GC and Bad Boy are widely recognized as the dominant forces in the industry


As we proceed (As we proceed) {Coast to coast}
We continue to build our empire across the country


To give y'all what y'all need (Come on, man) {Everywhere we go}
We provide the music and entertainment that the people crave wherever we go


Super powers have united (You know what time it is) {Keep it crack-a-lackin'}
The formidable forces of D-P-GC and Bad Boy have joined together to keep the party going


D-P-G (D-P-G)
The Dogg Pound Gangstas, representing our crew


The Bad Boy empire (Bad Boy, baby) {We keep it crack-a-lackin'}
The influential empire built by Bad Boy, continuously bringing the energy and excitement


E-Swiss (Come on) {What, we keep it crack-a-lackin'}
E-Swiss, a member of our team, adds to the liveliness and action


Worldwide (Ay yo) {Wha-wha, what, what}
Our influence and impact expanding on a global scale


Let's show 'em what happens when kings get together (International)
We will demonstrate the power and success that comes when two dominant forces collaborate


It's crackin' all night
The party is lively and energetic throughout the entire night


Coast to coast, just everywhere we go
We bring the excitement and entertainment to every location, from one coast to another


You know
This is a well-known fact


Bustin' a hoe
Engaging in sexual activity with a promiscuous woman


Gettin' a dough
Making a lot of money


On the low
Doing it discreetly or secretly


The party jumpin', jumpin', jumpin'
The party is filled with excitement and activity


The place packed
The venue is crowded with people


? 'round here, don't know how to act, act
Some individuals in this area lack proper behavior and manners


We buy alcohol, nigga, buy the racks
We spend a lot of money on alcohol, purchasing large quantities


We balled out, spendin' shit by the stacks
We live luxuriously, spending large amounts of money on various things


Can I get a hey (Hey!)
Can I get some acknowledgment or recognition


Can I get a ho (Ho!)
Can I get some support or enthusiasm


Dogg Pound Gangstas and Bad Boy
Representing our crew, the Dogg Pound Gangstas, and the influential Bad Boy


Here we go
We're ready to begin and take action


We bustin' heads with a Moet bottle [glass break]
We engage in physical altercations, using a Moet champagne bottle as a weapon


Strike the ass out
Defeating or dominating someone


Me and my niggas go full-throttle
We and our crew give our all and go all out


Cause 'Cris naked
Because of the excessive consumption of Cristal champagne


So we 'bout
We're ready and prepared


To get it started
To initiate and begin the festivities


Get it, Dogg Pound nigga, we 'bout, to get retarded
We, as members of Dogg Pound, are about to take things to a wild and uninhibited level


And we comin' with them bangin' beats, ? and dumpin'
We bring powerful and captivating music, causing people to move and dance


What they know about some gangsta shit
What do they truly understand about the life of a gangsta


Bang some shit
Engage in violent or aggressive behavior


Scrappin' lane to lane, some shit
Involved in fights or altercations in various locations


Explain some shit
Provide an explanation or clarification about certain actions or situations


You on the strip, wind shit
You're engaged in illegal activities on the street, making money


When did you come in the shit
When did you become involved in this lifestyle or situation


The ten in shit
Possessing ten ounces of drugs, likely referring to cocaine


Fifth and the ten-inch clips
Having a fifth of alcohol and ten-inch guns as weapons


I been in this shit
I have been involved in this lifestyle or situation for a long time


Been sinnin' shit, in and shit
Engaged in immoral or illegal activities, constantly mixing it up


We'll end the shit
We will put an end to this situation or lifestyle


Started, begin the shit
We are starting and initiating the situation or event


Horrendous shit
Incredibly terrible and intense situations or actions


Stretch and bend the shit
Push the limits and boundaries of what is possible


When you attended, what the fuck did you intended, shit
When you became involved, what were your intentions and goals


From attendin' ship, been doin' this since ten and shit
Since becoming involved, I have been doing these activities since a young age


Cock back and spin this shit, relentless bitch
Prepare yourself and engage in this intense and aggressive behavior, unyielding


And I'm a jack you and your heartless relentless bitch
I will rob you and demonstrate my heartless and determined nature


All I see is asses poppin', droppin', stoppin', cause
I am surrounded by women shaking their asses and dancing provocatively


In the streets, we the raw niggas you wanna fuck with
On the streets, we are the tough and dangerous individuals you want to align yourself with


Big motherfuckin' Snoop Dogg, I'm pimpin'
I am Snoop Dogg, a highly successful and influential figure, known for my dominance in the industry


Bitches
Referring to women


Hoes
Derogatory term for promiscuous women


Ladies
Polite term for women


Listen
Pay attention and listen closely


Buster-ass niggas pay attention, pay homage
Inferior individuals should listen and show respect to those who are dominant


Fat-mouth the Dogg and I'm straight up the heart
Don't disrespect me or talk too much, as I am a tough and fearless individual


Now everybody know that California and New York, we rockin'
Both California and New York are places where our music and influence thrives


Never ever try to run up on us, cowards, you don't want it
Don't dare to approach or challenge us, as you won't be able to handle the consequences


All the chicken heads scream where they hear "It's Diddy" (They know my name)
Promiscuous women become excited and attracted when they hear Diddy's name mentioned


Twenty thousand dollar jeans, when I chill with 50
When I hang out with 50 Cent, I wear expensive designer jeans worth twenty thousand dollars


I got the gangsta party crackin' in the back, in fact
I am the one responsible for creating a lively and exciting party atmosphere in the back


I got them dub sacs to highlight ya whole night
I have large quantities of marijuana to enhance and elevate the entire night


Doggy Dogg is a hog, and a boss, and a gangsta
Snoop Dogg is dominating and powerful, in control of his surroundings, and embodies the gangsta persona


Gangsta groove and rich, rollin' a cube, and boss up, nigga
I have a rich lifestyle and maintain a gangsta mentality, always staying in control and rising to the top


Who want want with Sean "Puff" Da Don
Who dares to challenge or compete with Sean 'Puff' Combs, known as 'The Don'


Dutch Don Juon with Sean Don, I'm Sean John
Sean Combs and Dutch Don Juon are connected with each other and Sean Combs is known as Sean John


What you know about D-P-G
What do you understand or have knowledge about the Dogg Pound Gangstas


Yeah (Ya motherfuckers know what time it is)
Yes, everyone understands and recognizes the current situation and its implications


We run this
We are in control and dominate this industry


From the Big Apple (Bounce)
From New York City, known as the Big Apple


All the way back to the Wild Wild West (Bounce)
Extending across the country to the West Coast, known as the Wild Wild West


It is what it is (Eastside to the westside)
The situation is exactly as it seems, from the Eastside to the Westside


Dig it (Bounce)
Understand and grasp the situation, bounce or move along


Crack-a-lack it (Yeah)
Keep things energetic and exciting, yeah


All night (We ain't goin' no where)
Throughout the entire night, we will maintain our presence and energy


This what it do, boy (We invented this shit)
This is what we do, boy, as we were the ones who created and pioneered this genre or style


Ay yo, Snoop
Hey, Snoop Dogg


I love how you did this shit
I appreciate and admire the way you approached and executed this


Daz, Kurupt
Referring to Daz Dillinger and Kurupt, both members of the Dogg Pound Gangstas


They can't keep us apart (Bad Boy)
No one can separate or divide us, representing the unity and strength of Bad Boy


D-P-G
The Dogg Pound Gangstas, our crew


L.A., I love ya, west coast (Bad Boy)
I have love and appreciation for Los Angeles and the entire west coast, representing Bad Boy


Bay Area (Bad Boy)
Also showing love and respect to the Bay Area, another region connected to Bad Boy


Y'all know how we do
Everyone is aware of our style and approach


New York (Bad)
Showing love to New York City, Bad Boy's hometown


Ha ha (I'm really a Bad Boy)
Expressing amusement and laughter, stating that I truly embody the Bad Boy persona


And I been a Dogg Pound Gangsta
I have been a member of the Dogg Pound Gangstas for a long time


For life, for life, for life
Forever committed and loyal to the Dogg Pound Gangstas


Internationally known
Well-recognized and respected on a global scale


Man, don't be scared
Don't be afraid or intimidated


Be down or lay down, bitch
Either show your loyalty and support, or face the consequences, insulting the listener


Only the strong survive, the weak shall perish
Those who are strong and resilient will succeed, while the weak and vulnerable will fail


And we still here
We remain present and relevant despite challenges and obstacles


We ain't going nowhere
We are not disappearing or leaving


East to the west
From the East Coast to the West Coast


Unite
Come together and join forces


North, south, y'all get down, too
Individuals from the north and south regions should also participate and support us


Let's rock
Let's have a good time and enjoy ourselves


Ah!
Exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE A. BROWN, ERIC MCINTOSH, TYRONE J. KELSIE

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