Regulate
Tha Dogg Pound Lyrics

It was a clear black night
The night was clear and the sky was black, setting the stage for the events to come.

A clear white moon
The moon was visible and bright against the dark sky.

Warren G was on the streets
Warren G was out and about, likely looking for something to do or someone to hang out with.

Trying to consume some skirts for the G
Warren G was looking for some women to spend time with, possibly for romantic or sexual purposes.

So I could get some funk
Warren G wanted to have a good time and enjoy himself, which he thought he could achieve by hanging out with some women.

Rollin' in my ride
Warren G was driving around in his car.

Chillin all alone
Despite being out and about, Warren G was by himself and didn't have anyone to hang out with at the moment.

Just hit the eastside of the LBC
Nate Dogg had just arrived on the east side of Long Beach, California.

On a mission tryna' find Mr Warren G
Nate Dogg was looking for Warren G, likely because they had plans to hang out or work on music together.

Seen a car full of girls
Nate Dogg saw a car with several women in it.

Ain't no need to twee
There was no need to be shy or reserved around the women.

Girl you skirts know whats up with 213
The women were from the 213 area code, which Nate Dogg and Warren G were also from, implying that they all had an understanding of each other's culture and lifestyle.

So I hooks a left on 21 a Lewis
Warren G made a left turn on the intersection of 21 and Lewis streets.

Some brothas shootin dice so I said 'lets do this'
Warren G saw some men playing a gambling game with dice, and decided to join in.

I jumped out the ride
Warren G got out of his car.

And said 'whats up'
Warren G greeted the men who were shooting dice.

Some brothas pulled smoe gats so I said 'i'm stuck'
The men pulled out guns, which made Warren G feel trapped and unable to leave the situation easily.

Since these girls peepin me
The women in the car were watching Nate Dogg, possibly checking him out or trying to get his attention.

Ama glide and swerve
Nate Dogg started driving smoothly and skillfully.

These hookers lookin so hard they straight hit the curb
The women were staring at Nate Dogg so intensely that they accidentally ran into the curb with their car.

Wanna think of better things than some horny tricks
Nate Dogg didn't want to just spend time with the women for sexual purposes, he wanted to find more meaningful and fulfilling experiences.

I see my homie and some suckas all in his mix
Nate Dogg saw Warren G in a situation with some other men, likely in a confrontation.

I keep forgettin we're not in love anymore
A woman's voice sings about forgetting that a romantic relationship has ended and that things will never be the same again.

Everytime I......
The woman's voice continues, repeating the same idea from the previous line.

I laid all them bustas down
Nate Dogg defeated the men who were confronting Warren G or causing trouble.

I let my gat explode
Nate Dogg fired his gun in self-defense or as a threat to the other men.

Now I'm switchin my mind back into freak mode
Nate Dogg's mindset changes from being angry or confrontational back to being interested in sexual encounters with the women.

If you want skirt sit back and observe
Nate Dogg invites the women to watch him and potentially join him in further sexual activities.

I just left a gang of hos over there on the curb
Nate Dogg had just left a group of women standing on the curb, possibly after having sex with them.

Now Nate got da freaks and thats a known fact
Warren G acknowledges that Nate Dogg has successfully attracted the women and that he is known for being skilled at pursuing sexual encounters.

Before I got jacked I was on the same track
Warren G was pursuing similar activities before getting caught up in the situation with the men shooting dice.

Back up, Back up, cause' it's on
Warren G warns others to step back because he is about to take action or start something.

N-A-T-E and me the Warren to the G
Warren G and Nate Dogg introduce themselves and their names, solidifying their partnership and collaboration as musicians.

I'm tweaking into a whole new era
Warren G is changing and evolving his style and musical direction.

G Funk step to this I dare ya
Warren G invites others to listen to and appreciate his new style of music.

Funk on a whole new level
Warren G's new style of music adds new elements and takes funk music to a different level.

The rhythm is the base and the base is the treble
Nate Dogg explains that the rhythm, or beat, is the foundation of music and is represented by the bass, while the treble represents the higher-pitched tones and melodies.

Chords, strings, we brings melody, G Funk where rhythm is life
Warren G emphasizes that his music incorporates chords and strings, as well as melody, and that his music is a representation of the G Funk style where rhythm is a central part of life.