The group made their 1992 rap verse debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop's classic Doggystyle, and the Death Row soundtracks Murder Was The Case and Above The Rim. Their solo, Dogg Food, was released in 1995. It was another addition to the controversy of rap music due to the sexual and violent lyrics and went on to sell three million albums.
In 1996, they were featured on 2Pac's Death Row Records debut All Eyez On Me. Kurupt and Daz went on to have solo success in 1998. They both eventually left Death Row Records, and Kurupt started Antra Records, while Daz started D.P.G. Recordz. In 2003 a feud arose between them because Kurupt had claimed that Daz betrayed him. Kurupt signed back to Death Row Records in 2004, and his awaited release "Against Tha Grain" has been postponed several times. Daz is still on D.P.G records, with his new 2005 release "Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP". Sometime in April 2005 at the West Coast Conference held by Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Daz reconciled and recorded their new single "Push Back" that same night. There will be two new Dogg Pound albums out this year. The first will be a D.P.G.C. album with Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Soopafly, Warren G, Bad Azz, and Tray Dee.
Everybody
Tha Dogg Pound Lyrics
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Everybody throw your guns in the air
And wave them motherfuckers like you just don't care
(Yeah, them gangstas came through grey & blue all day
Just bangin' on these niggaz, stayin' true all day, ya know why?)
Cause I'm the one that ya can't fuck with (Fuck with)
I'm the one that ya can't get with (Get with)
It's the worst untouchable click (G shit)
[Kurupt:]
Kick in and I'm a blast, look at what we have
Too many bustas, not enough ass
I sip and then I blast... off
Sweep 'em all, call my doggs and we cause fog
Too much gun powder to see the wall
Hard to resist the gauge, rage it come
Loose - Grey Goose, Hennessy, Patr—n
Mama cock it, rock it, blast - we gon' beat ya ass
We gon' dump and ride past, me and Daz blast off
Bitch nigga, get bombed on and passed off
Sawed-off shotgun, hand on the pump
Too many niggaz to trip off just one
Bitch ass niggaz, you can act dumb
Act stupid if ya wanna, we gon' give ya what ya want
Me and all my niggaz used to Thunderbird it up
We ain't give a fuck now we all up in the club and
[Chorus: Daz Dillinger (Kurupt)]
Everybody throw your guns in the air
And wave them motherfuckers like you just don't care
(Yeah, them gangstas came through grey & blue all day
Just bangin' on these niggaz, stayin' true all day, ya know why?)
Cause I'm the one that ya can't fuck with (Fuck with)
I'm the one that ya can't get with (Get with)
It's the worst untouchable click (G shit)
They try to cross us you know we gon' trip
[Daz Dillinger:]
Gunshots rang out, where they all hang out
Seen 'em all spaz out, shoot up his glasshouse
Retaliate and shoot back, on where they hang at
That old school jackin' is back
Where everybody run up in your house with me, they packin' a strap
Don't make a wrong move or else there's one in your back
Or a bullet in your mouth slouched over the couch
Then rampack the house, get the money and bounce
Not givin' a fuck, yeah we hittin 'em up
If you say somethin' wrong be the first to get stuck
Fuck you, fuck him, matter fact fuck 'em all
Ditch the guns, split the funds, now we all on the run
Gangstas don't know about the way that we hang
The way that we hang, the way we do our thang nigga
It's D-A-Z in this bitch...
You know how we do, get a '6-4, hit a switch nigga
[Chorus: Daz Dillinger (Kurupt)]
Everybody throw your guns in the air
And wave them motherfuckers like you just don't care
(Yeah, them gangstas came through grey & blue all day
Just bangin' on these niggaz, stayin' true all day, ya know why?)
Cause I'm the one that ya can't fuck with (Fuck with)
I'm the one that ya can't get with (Get with)
It's the worst untouchable click (G shit)
You try to cross us you know we gon' trip
[Daz Dillinger:]
Ridin' in my '6-6, wheels spinnin'
Grill grinnin', drink spillin'
AK in the front (And I'm about killin')
Royal blue 20 inches, Dana Dane's
Inside cocaine white with my hand on that thang
Don't act strange, when you see me in the streets
Grab your heat, let off some shots, make your point discreet
Talk is cheap, actions speak louder than words
Stretch ya out on the curb, the lil' homie got nerves
I'm a Dogg Pound commander
Fuck givin' questions I give the answers
Chew ya ass up like cancer
[Kurupt:]
It's like eagles, eagles don't fly in packs
But I'm a break that tradition, Soopafly in the back
Bitches on the counter shakin' ass for hours
This girl was off the meter off of weed and chowder
She should know better than to mix weed with powder
Powderhead bitch done lost her marbles
She gon' eat dick all night and all tomorrow
We got the amps on us, that keep them niggaz on us
That keep the triggers on us, them major figures on us
I bust ya shit, talk too much I'll bust ya bitch, ya know why?
[Chorus: Daz Dillinger (Kurupt)]
Everybody throw your guns in the air
And wave them motherfuckers like you just don't care
(Yeah, them gangstas came through grey & blue all day
Just bangin' on these niggaz, stayin' true all day, ya know why?)
Cause I'm the one that ya can't fuck with (Fuck with)
I'm the one that ya can't get with (Get with)
It's the worst untouchable click (G shit)
You try to cross us you know we gon' trip
It's just that gangsta music
It's just that gangsta music
It's just that gangsta music that's blowin' ya brain
It's just that gangsta music
It's just that gangsta music
It's just that gangsta music that's blowin' ya brain
The lyrics of Tha Dogg Pound's "Everybody" convey the idea of a seemingly invincible gang or crew that is ready to defend their territory and themselves from anyone who tries to cross them. The chorus encourages everyone to throw their guns in the air and wave them like they don't care, as a sign of strength and unity. The verses are filled with violent imagery and language, with Kurupt and Daz Dillinger boasting about their ability to blast and sweep away their enemies, and to hit and run without remorse. They also refer to their past as "Thunderbird" drinkers, suggesting that they had a rough upbringing and have a history of gang-related activities. Overall, the song paints a dark and uncompromising picture of gang culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody throw your guns in the air
Everyone put up their guns in the air
And wave them motherfuckers like you just don't care
Wave the guns like you don't give a damn
(Yeah, them gangstas came through grey & blue all day
Gangsters roamed around all day in their blue or grey clothes
Just bangin' on these niggaz, stayin' true all day, ya know why?)
They were beating up other people all day and staying loyal to their gang
Cause I'm the one that ya can't fuck with (Fuck with)
The rapper is a tough guy and cannot be messed with
I'm the one that ya can't get with (Get with)
No one can defeat or outmatch the rapper
It's the worst untouchable click (G shit)
The rapper is in the most ruthless and untouchable gang
You try to cross us you know we gon' trip
If anyone tries to oppose the gang, they will face harsh consequences
Kick in and I'm a blast, look at what we have
The rapper is ready to attack and proud of his gang
Too many bustas, not enough ass
Too many weak people around and not enough strong ones
I sip and then I blast... off
The rapper takes a sip and then takes off on his mission
Sweep 'em all, call my doggs and we cause fog
The gang will attack everyone and cause chaos
Too much gun powder to see the wall
There's so much gunpowder in the air that it's tough to see the wall
Hard to resist the gauge, rage it come
It's tough to resist using the gun and giving in to anger
Loose - Grey Goose, Hennessy, Patrón
The rappers drink Grey Goose, Hennessy, and Patrón
Mama cock it, rock it, blast - we gon' beat ya ass
The gang is ready to attack and beat up anyone in their way
We gon' dump and ride past, me and Daz blast off
They will shoot and drive away quickly
Bitch nigga, get bombed on and passed off
Anyone in their way will get attacked and left behind quickly
Sawed-off shotgun, hand on the pump
The rapper is holding a sawed-off shotgun and is ready to shoot
Too many niggaz to trip off just one
There are plenty of people to fight and no need to focus on just one
Bitch ass niggaz, you can act dumb
They will attack even if the other person is acting foolish
Act stupid if ya wanna, we gon' give ya what ya want
If someone acts foolish, they will get what they're asking for
Me and all my niggaz used to Thunderbird it up
The rapper and his friends used to drink Thunderbird (a cheap wine)
We ain't give a fuck now we all up in the club and
They used to not care, but now they are in the club
They try to cross us you know we gon' trip
Anyone who opposes them will face consequences
Gunshots rang out, where they all hang out
Gunshots were heard where the gang often congregates
Seen 'em all spaz out, shoot up his glasshouse
The gang saw someone freak out and shoot at their house (or car)
Retaliate and shoot back, on where they hang at
They will fight back and attack the other gang where they hang out
That old school jackin' is back
This is a return to the old-fashioned way of attacking and robbing people
Where everybody run up in your house with me, they packin' a strap
They will enter someone's house with guns
Don't make a wrong move or else there's one in your back
Don't make any mistakes or you'll be shot in the back
Or a bullet in your mouth slouched over the couch
You could also be shot with a bullet in your mouth while sitting on the couch
Then rampack the house, get the money and bounce
They will ransack the house, take the money, and leave
Not givin' a fuck, yeah we hittin 'em up
They don't care and are attacking people
If you say somethin' wrong be the first to get stuck
If someone says something wrong, they will be the first to get attacked
Fuck you, fuck him, matter fact fuck 'em all
They hate everyone and don't care about their well-being
Ditch the guns, split the funds, now we all on the run
They will get rid of their guns and share the money, then run away
Gangstas don't know about the way that we hang
Other gangsters don't know how they operate
The way that we hang, the way we do our thang nigga
They have their own unique way of operating
It's D-A-Z in this bitch...
The rapper's name is Daz Dillinger and he's present
You know how we do, get a '6-4, hit a switch nigga
They know how to have fun and ride lowrider cars
Ridin' in my '6-6, wheels spinnin'
The rapper is riding in a 1966 car with spinning wheels
Grill grinnin', drink spillin'
He's smiling with a shiny grill on his teeth and spilling his drink
AK in the front (And I'm about killin')
There's an AK gun in the front of the car and he's ready to kill
Royal blue 20 inches, Dana Dane's
The car has royal blue 20-inch rims and looks cool like Dana Dane
Inside cocaine white with my hand on that thang
The interior is white like cocaine and he has a gun in his hand
Don't act strange, when you see me in the streets
Don't act suspicious when you see him outside
Grab your heat, let off some shots, make your point discreet
Grab your gun and fire some shots quietly to make your point
Talk is cheap, actions speak louder than words
It's better to show what you can do rather than talk about it
Stretch ya out on the curb, the lil' homie got nerves
They will harm you and the little kid with you is brave
I'm a Dogg Pound commander
He's a leader in the Dogg Pound gang
Fuck givin' questions I give the answers
He doesn't ask questions, he gives answers (violently)
Chew ya ass up like cancer
He will attack and beat you up thoroughly like cancer
It's like eagles, eagles don't fly in packs
He's comparing himself to eagles who don't need groups to fly
But I'm a break that tradition, Soopafly in the back
He will break that tradition and have Soopafly follow him in the back
Bitches on the counter shakin' ass for hours
There are women shaking their butts on the counter for hours
This girl was off the meter off of weed and chowder
This woman was very high on weed and chowder (or cocaine)
She should know better than to mix weed with powder
She should know better than to mix drugs together
Powderhead bitch done lost her marbles
This woman is now crazy from using drugs
She gon' eat dick all night and all tomorrow
She will have sex with him all night and all tomorrow
We got the amps on us, that keep them niggaz on us
They have the power (or musical amplifiers?) that make people follow them
That keep the triggers on us, them major figures on us
People are attracted to their power and wealth
I bust ya shit, talk too much I'll bust ya bitch, ya know why?
He will harm them and their loved ones if they talk too much
It's just that gangsta music
The music they create and listen to is about gangsters and violence
It's just that gangsta music that's blowin' ya brain
The music they listen to is so intense that it's affecting people's brains
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.