The D.O.C released his first solo album (produced by Dr. Dre) in 1989 called ' No One Can Do It Better '. This album is widely heralded as a classic. He was involved in a near-fatal car crash later that year. The crash left him with a crushed larynx which severely altered his vocal timbre. He has since released albums 'Helter Skelter' and 'Deuce'. He has continued to be a major influence on rap music by ghostwriting on Dr. Dre's projects, including classic albums such as 'The Chronic' and 'Doggystyle'.
After years of inactivity, The D.O.C. made his return to the music industry on the rapcore supergroup Codefendants' song Fast Ones.
Let The Bass Go
The D.O.C. Lyrics
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So um, let the bass go
Nah, it's got to go a little lower than that, Dre, drop it!
Nah, it's gotta go even lower than that, you know why? (Why?)
You've been denied, although you've tried
So I've been a ving to make you fall like a tide
Suckers with static approach and get rolled and smoked like a joint
Phlegm ignites the flame, I mean I burn like a lighter
Roll with the hip-hop groove cause I'm a writer
The hero of great, take a stand and we'll see
Eat in chronological order starting with me
A rap introduction, the suckers distruction
Yeah, are all involved when I started conducting
The lyrics are the maximum, I stated for facts in them
Chumps never try to break knowing I'd wax them
Murder in the first degree
Occurs only when dealing with the D-O to the see
I'm like a whirlwind pyramid, and I'm letting you know
I get ill when I hear the bass go
Yeah, that's the sound and you know it's down
But you know why? (Why's that?)
Cause I've been around, and you've heard the sound
Of the D.O.C. and the new style that I've found
It's quite unorthodox, but still bass and
Enough to make you dance, so I picked up the pace and
Let it ride like a cyclist
And see it show in the end that I'm the mightiest
And I'm lyrically inclined to make you want to step to my time
The beat and the cut to this rhyme
Do a show, and I'm good to like a G-O
Never getting skeezed, I mean it's like an N-O
Happiness to me is like a positive cash flow
So I let your ear cold hear when the bass go
Drop that bass (Aight, bet)
I don't want to (stop), cause if I do you might lose it
I made this record for you to jam, so use it
Kill the treble, pump the bass and then
Send the suckers on the block into a tailspin
Roll by, booming like a nuke bomb
I know there's pressure on your ears, but stay calm
After you pass, though, you better turn it down some
Or else you're gonna put a dent into your eardrum
Success realize on the individual
I feel successful when receiving the residual
But as for you, you all should know
When I say "Let's get hype" I'm letting the bass go
Now that's the way it should be done
I know that's on the one, and that is fun
To see a sucker standing weary
And girlies on the tip standing near me
The bass was the topic so I dropped it
Added some dop lyrics and then I dropped it
On track 24 in a machine
To make you move on the hip-hop scene
Cued up Dre, and I knew that he would know
That on the one, I would let the bass go
Because a dope jam is what I gotta make
I make it rattle cause you love it when it vibrates
The D-O and to the see
Must cause pleasure when showing yo my abilities
To inject on the set mass enjoyment
This is to insure definite employment
When I hit town, yo you'll know
Crowds will roar, and you'll hear the bass go
Yeah, let the bass go
This is most definitely down with my homeboy DJ Speed, is that on track?
Word em up, peace
The lyrics to The D.O.C. & D.O.C.'s song Let the Bass Go convey a sense of pride and confidence in the rapper's ability to control the crowd through powerful beats and lyrics. The opening lines suggest that the song is a celebration of the best music of our times, and that the bass will be a key element in the experience. The chorus echoes this sentiment, highlighting the power of the bass to move listeners and make them feel the music in their bodies.
The verses of the song are more focused on the rapper's lyrical prowess and his ability to use his words to dominate his rivals. He boasts that he can make his opponents fall like a tide and that his beat is like an ointment that soothes the listener's soul. He has no time for suckers with static and warns that they will be rolled and smoked like a joint. The rapper is clearly in control of the situation, as he conducts the crowd and directs their attention to his lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Together we witness one of the most delightful in our times
We are experiencing a great moment in music history.
So um, let the bass go
Let's turn up the bass and enjoy the music.
Nah, it's got to go a little lower than that, Dre, drop it!
The bass needs to be even deeper, so DJ Dre should lower it more.
Nah, it's gotta go even lower than that, you know why? (Why?)
The bass needs to be even lower to create a more thrilling sound.
You've been denied, although you've tried
You have been rejected even though you have attempted.
So I've been a ving to make you fall like a tide
I am working to bring you down, just like a tide falls.
No disappointment, cause my beat will sooth like an ointment
My music won't disappoint because it's therapeutic like an ointment.
Suckers with static approach and get rolled and smoked like a joint
Those who criticize or bring negativity will be defeated and dismissed like a rolled joint.
Phlegm ignites the flame, I mean I burn like a lighter
My rhymes are like phlegm that ignites the fire of my passion, and I am as powerful as a lighter's flame.
Roll with the hip-hop groove cause I'm a writer
I flow and vibe with the hip-hop rhythm because I am a talented writer.
The hero of great, take a stand and we'll see
I am a legendary talented voice, and if you challenge me, you'll see what I am capable of.
Eat in chronological order starting with me
Listen to my music first before anyone else's, in order from oldest to newest.
A rap introduction, the suckers distruction
My introduction to rap will destroy and defeat those who doubt me.
Yeah, are all involved when I started conducting
Everyone is participating in the creation of this music, and I am the conductor.
The lyrics are the maximum, I stated for facts in them
I have delivered my lyrics to the fullest of their potential and they are completely factual.
Chumps never try to break knowing I'd wax them
Those who are inferior to my talent know not to challenge me because I will beat them effortlessly.
Murder in the first degree
I am killing it beyond anyone else's ability.
Occurs only when dealing with the D-O to the see
This level of skill and talent is only present when I am involved.
I'm like a whirlwind pyramid, and I'm letting you know
I am a powerful pyramid and I am making sure everyone knows it.
I get ill when I hear the bass go
My music and rhymes are so full of energy that I get fired up when I hear the bass.
Yeah, that's the sound and you know it's down
That sound is amazing and everyone knows it.
Cause I've been around, and you've heard the sound
I have been doing this for a while and people recognize and love the sound.
Of the D.O.C. and the new style that I've found
My unique style has become recognizable in my music, and I'm bringing it to you now with this song.
It's quite unorthodox, but still bass and
My style is not typical, but it still incorporates bass music.
Enough to make you dance, so I picked up the pace and
My music is powerful enough to make you dance, so I increased its tempo.
Let it ride like a cyclist
I let the music flow and ride out effortlessly like a cyclist.
And see it show in the end that I'm the mightiest
The end result of my music will show that I am the most powerful and accomplished artist.
And I'm lyrically inclined to make you want to step to my time
I have a talent for lyrics that compel you to move to the rhythm.
The beat and the cut to this rhyme
The music and the lyrics all match and flow together perfectly.
Do a show, and I'm good to like a G-O
I can perform well and effortlessly impress audiences like a professional athlete.
Never getting skeezed, I mean it's like an N-O
Nothing can bring me down, I'm too talented and confident to let anything affect me.
Happiness to me is like a positive cash flow
Being successful in what I do brings me the same amount of joy as having a lot of money.
So I let your ear cold hear when the bass go
I am sharing with you the amazing sound that results when the bass is turned up.
Drop that bass (Aight, bet)
Let's release the full extent of the bass.
I don't want to (stop), cause if I do you might lose it
I don't want to stop the music or else you might lose the flow and excitement.
I made this record for you to jam, so use it
I created this music for you to enjoy and dance to, so take full advantage of it.
Kill the treble, pump the bass and then
Drown out the high-pitched sounds and fully turn up the bass.
Send the suckers on the block into a tailspin
This music is so powerful it will completely disorient and affect people.
Roll by, booming like a nuke bomb
As you pass by with this music, it will boom like the impact of a nuclear bomb.
I know there's pressure on your ears, but stay calm
The music might be intense and loud, but don't panic, just stay calm and enjoy it.
After you pass, though, you better turn it down some
Once the music passes you, you should probably lower the volume to prevent ear damage.
Or else you're gonna put a dent into your eardrum
Otherwise, the intensity of the sound might permanently damage your ears.
Success realize on the individual
Success happens on an individual basis and depends on one's talent and effort.
I feel successful when receiving the residual
I consider myself successful when I receive the financial benefits after my hard work.
But as for you, you all should know
As for you, the audience, you should understand...
When I say 'Let's get hype' I'm letting the bass go
When I encourage you to get hyped up, it means the bass is about to be turned up and the music will be even more exciting.
Now that's the way it should be done
This music and style is how it should be done, with full energy and intensity.
I know that's on the one, and that is fun
This music is on the one, meaning it is perfectly in rhythm, and it's really fun to listen to.
To see a sucker standing weary
It's satisfying to see someone who doubted and criticized me feeling tired and defeated.
And girlies on the tip standing near me
Women are attracted to me because of my talent and cool factor.
The bass was the topic so I dropped it
The bass was the main subject of my music, so I focused on it and emphasized it.
Added some dop lyrics and then I dropped it
I added some great lyrics to the mix and then let it all flow together.
On track 24 in a machine
This music was recorded on track 24 of a recording machine.
To make you move on the hip-hop scene
The goal of this music is to make you dance and feel the rhythm on the hip-hop scene.
Cued up Dre, and I knew that he would know
I let DJ Dre take over because I knew he had the expertise to create amazing sound.
That on the one, I would let the bass go
I emphasized the bass on this music, especially on the first beat, because it's what really drives the song.
Because a dope jam is what I gotta make
I always strive to create a great and memorable piece of music.
I make it rattle cause you love it when it vibrates
I create music that is so thrilling and powerful that you can feel it vibrate and rattle you with excitement.
The D-O and to the see
D-O-C are the initials of my name.
Must cause pleasure when showing yo my abilities
I bring joy and pleasure to you when I show off my amazing talent and skills.
To inject on the set mass enjoyment
I bring a massive amount of enjoyment to my audience by injecting my unique style into my music.
This is to insure definite employment
By being successful and skilled, I ensure that I will have a stable career in music and make a living doing what I love.
When I hit town, yo you'll know
When I come to perform in your city, everyone will know who I am and be excited to see me perform.
Crowds will roar, and you'll hear the bass go
The audience will go wild and the music will be incredible when I perform live.
Yeah, let the bass go
Let's emphasize the bass, it's what really makes this song and music amazing.
This is most definitely down with my homeboy DJ Speed, is that on track?
DJ Speed was a crucial part of my music and helped make it great, I'm asking if his work is included on this track.
Word em up, peace
That's all for now, peace out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ISAAC HAYES, TRACY LYNN CURRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikeevans6128
This song never gets old. Gets better the more I listen to it true Hip Hop.
@exsgtb
He was on his way to being 1 of the greatest of all time! Bar none! Without profanity! His flow and word play waz sick and ridiculous!
@edwardwebster9051
I was just thinking that he was the best to do it then!
@chadwilson8213
The DOC legendary
@derongeorge1969
Actual facts!!
@marcellustravers2196
He is in my book.
@BrianFahrnow
Still one of the dopest tracks in hip hop in 2019! That Dr. Dre beat just never disappoints!
@OMEGAxWARRIOR
The moment Dre lets that bass go… oh man. The D.O.C. is too underrated.
@jldub23
Yes indeed.
@jldub23
very underrated!!!!!!