Tha Eastsidaz is a rap group made up of Snoop Dogg, Tray Deee, & Goldie … Read Full Bio ↴Tha Eastsidaz is a rap group made up of Snoop Dogg, Tray Deee, & Goldie Loc. The Group was formed in 1999. They were signed on to Snoop's Doggystyle Records, and they released their debut album Snoop Dogg Presents Tha Eastsidaz. The album was a hit and eventually went platinum. They were also featured on Lay Low, a hit single off of Snoop Dogg's Last Meal album. Next year they released their second album, Duces 'N Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way. The album was critically good, but was certified gold unlike their first album, which went platinum. The group broke up when Snoop left while making their second album and when Tray Deee was sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted murder. In 2005, Goldie Loc and Snoop Dogg reunited to form Tha Eastsidaz. They released a new joint album with the IV Life Family. Goldie Loc is also involved in The Warzone Snoop Dogg's new project.

Now We Lay 'Em Down
Tha Eastsidaz Lyrics

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It's like this and like that and like this and uh
Eastside, Long Beach drop the hits and uh
We got, so many niggas on the team nowadays
LB, QB, DP, GC P
Boy, my boys, the toys, the noise
Them Eastside boys is the real McCoys
We walkin through the projects sippin on a 40
Rippin, dippin, and spittin at your shorty

You may think I'm outta bounds but I think I'm in
I holla at my folks before I step on in
Spit at my nigga Andy Hilfiger
Slide up in the garden, next to Steve Martin
We settin up shop on the east coast now
Dogghouse nigga, the big bow wow
And we higher than a motherfucker, east side up
Like this and like that motherfucker
Eastdide

So wide you can't get around it
So low you can't get under it, now
So high you can't get over it
I just want to make your day

Wakin up late off a fucked up day
I was in Dogg sippin, straight DoggHouse crippin
Fuck wit us and get that ass bombed out
Need some smoke, for the homies from the south
This is what it's all about
It's the city of the beach where the gangsters bang
Sam wake that ass up, get fresh, let's do some thangs
Swerve through the eastside Loc, scoop up the homies
Bang them other fools cuz them busters don't know me
It seems like this is my only chance to get rich
Invest in my chips, never chippin off a bitch
Trip, bring that bomb to me
Underwater with cocaine, crackin with P O P
Up, up, up in smoke, you can hit it in a bong
I'm faded like Cheech and Chong
Watch out for the second hand smoke

Yeah, I was born and raised in the ways of a ridah
Representin mines to be a true Eastsidah
Survival of the fittest, how we live this shit
Fuck a bitch, dump a clip, out to get them chips
No restrictions, takin off as soon as friction
Pop, niggas drop once I pops the clip in
Pimp wearin khaki suits and stacy biscuits
And known like Capone to them gangsta bitches
Keep em workin somethin everywhere we go
Either dope or the stroll if the bitch is a hoe
West coast to the fullest but I bang the east
Mad motherfuckers side to that city Long Beach
So throw them gang signs up when you see me ride up
And know for sure I'm bouta throw the eastside up
And if a nigga got beef with that

That's where his ass'll be sleepin at
Point blank

Overall Meaning

The song "Now We Lay 'Em Down" by Tha Eastsidaz is a typical gangsta rap that talks about their affiliation with the Eastside gang from Long Beach. The song starts with them bragging about their group's size and their teamwork. They are proud of their actions, they walk through the projects, sipping on a 40, and spitting at someone else's girlfriend. Thus showing their pride and domination over the territories.

They are also spreading their influence to the East Coast and becoming more successful. One of the members says that he is higher than a motherfucker, which could be a reference to his level of influence, power or maybe even drug use. The next verse talks about their daily routine and how they navigate through their environment. They talk about smoking, hanging out with their homies, and giving back to their community by banging on their rivals. They also emphasize their loyalty to their gang and how they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their territory.

The final verse is more about their personal stories and the struggle they had to go through to reach where they are today. They had to be street-smart to survive, and they had to take any opportunity that came their way to prosper. They live by the "no rules" policy, ditching their girlfriends for their ambitions, fighting with others to protect their people, and staying true to their roots. They conclude with a warning, signaling anyone that crosses their path will not have a better outcome.

Line by Line Meaning

It's like this and like that and like this and uh
This is how it goes, just like this, and oh

Eastside, Long Beach drop the hits and uh
The Eastside of Long Beach is releasing hit songs as they always do

We got, so many niggas on the team nowadays
Our crew has expanded so much recently, and it's a lot of people

LB, QB, DP, GC P
These are all groups or individuals affiliated with the Eastside crew

Boy, my boys, the toys, the noise
With our group of guys and the things we do, there's always something exciting and loud

Them Eastside boys is the real McCoys
The Eastside crew is the genuine article and the real deal

We walkin through the projects sippin on a 40
Strolling through the housing projects with a 40-ounce bottle of alcohol

Rippin, dippin, and spittin at your shorty
Flirting or hitting on another man's woman, being disrespectful

You may think I'm outta bounds but I think I'm in
You might believe I'm crossing the line, but I'm confident I'm doing the right thing

I holla at my folks before I step on in
I let my friends know before entering a situation

Spit at my nigga Andy Hilfiger
Greeted Andy Hilfiger

Slide up in the garden, next to Steve Martin
Attend an event or party in a prestigious place next to Steve Martin

We settin up shop on the east coast now
Establishing a presence or business on the eastern United States

Dogghouse nigga, the big bow wow
Belonging to the Dogghouse and being the top dog

And we higher than a motherfucker, east side up
We are really high on drugs or excitement and represent the Eastside crew

Like this and like that motherfucker
We do things in our own way and without hesitation

So wide you can't get around it
Something that's massive or unavoidable

So low you can't get under it, now
Something that's beyond reach or impossible to get through

So high you can't get over it
Something that's too great or overwhelming to defeat

I just want to make your day
I want to give you a good experience or make you happy

Wakin up late off a fucked up day
Starting the day after a terrible experience the previous day

I was in Dogg sippin, straight DoggHouse crippin
Drinking and appearing confident as a member of the Dogghouse crew

Fuck wit us and get that ass bombed out
Mess with us, and you'll be seriously assaulted or worse

Need some smoke, for the homies from the south
Get some marijuana to share with friends from the southern part of the area

This is what it's all about
This is the essence of our way of life

It's the city of the beach where the gangsters bang
Long Beach is where gang activity takes place like it does on the beach

Sam wake that ass up, get fresh, let's do some thangs
Sam, get ready for a fun and active day

Swerve through the eastside Loc, scoop up the homies
Drive through a part of the community, gathering the group of friends

Bang them other fools cuz them busters don't know me
Take out or defeat other people because they are not familiar with the crew or the way of life

It seems like this is my only chance to get rich
This could be the only opportunity to accumulate wealth

Invest in my chips, never chippin off a bitch
Putting resources toward a valuable venture, avoiding wasting it on women

Trip, bring that bomb to me
Handing the marijuana or marijuana cigarette to someone

Underwater with cocaine, crackin with P O P
Mixing drugs together in the way that it feels like being submerged in water, and having fun by cracking and snapping fingers

Up, up, up in smoke, you can hit it in a bong
Smoking marijuana so much that it's all gone, using a water pipe

I'm faded like Cheech and Chong
Feeling impaired or high, like the popular movie characters

Watch out for the second hand smoke
Being cautious of inhaling smoke indirectly from others smoking

Yeah, I was born and raised in the ways of a ridah
Growing up with the attitude and lifestyle of a hoodlum

Representin mines to be a true Eastsidah
Proudly identified as a member of the Eastside crew

Survival of the fittest, how we live this shit
It's all about being the strongest and surviving

Fuck a bitch, dump a clip, out to get them chips
Not caring about women, emptying a gun's clip at opponents, and pursuing money

No restrictions, takin off as soon as friction
Not limiting oneself and starting right away as soon as conflict arises

Pop, niggas drop once I pops the clip in
As soon as I pull out my gun and load it, people get hurt or die

Pimp wearin khaki suits and stacy biscuits
A smooth or confident man dressed in khaki outfits and Stacy Adams shoes

And known like Capone to them gangsta bitches
Well-known in the gangster community and revered by women who admire the lifestyle

Keep em workin somethin everywhere we go
Effectively maintaining control or power over locations wherever the crew travels

Either dope or the stroll if the bitch is a hoe
Earning money through illegal drugs or prostitution if a woman is a prostitute

West coast to the fullest but I bang the east
Proudly representing the West coast but affiliated with the Eastside crew

Mad motherfuckers side to that city Long Beach
Crazy, intense people who back the city of Long Beach

So throw them gang signs up when you see me ride up
Show gang affiliation hand signs when I'm approaching

And know for sure I'm bouta throw the eastside up
Know that I am going to represent Eastside

And if a nigga got beef with that
And if someone has a problem with that

That's where his ass'll be sleepin at
That's where they will end up dead or unconscious

Point blank
No doubt, straightforwardly

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK, GEORGE S CLINTON, KEIWAN DASHAWN SPILLMAN, TRACY LA MARR DAVIS

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