What Would You Do?
The Dogg Pound Lyrics
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Don't wanna fuck with me
Dogg Pound Gangstas
We do it like that
Motherfuckers out there be like, takin our styles
Be trying to do they own little dissing
But they can't do it, you know
So we gonna, do it like this
Have you ever heard of a slaughter, I oughta start dippin
Sippin on that S-T get's me to trippin
I don't slips I bangs
With that mad ass Dogg Pound Gang it's a DPG thang
Kurupt from the S.C
You wanna test me let's see if you'll survive .45 times
Like a hollow point headed for your dome
Take a couple of steps, turn around and it's on
Couldn't withstand the murderous mental
I subdue, and then take two to your temple
When I cause holocoust from what's spittin
Niggas collapse and when the straps is clickin
Look, this is how it's done nigga, one two three
I grab my strap you best run nigga
I gives a fuck, Kurupt's the kingpin of the click
Littlest G, with the biggest dick
Shit, a motherfucker better recognize
With a twist of my wrist like O.J. you all die
I snack on motherfuckers like a bone
Known to be the shit upon the microphone ever since I was born
Not to ever love a bitch
Learned game after game, that's why we are the best
Motherfuckers be gankin styles minute after minute
But soon as you did it I smelled the niggas shitted
Now what would you do
If you could fuck with me and my crew
But you can't so don't even think about
Steppin in the motherfuckin house
Bitches butterfly all day, while I steady make my pay
Every single day in the LBC
Cruising through the Eastside, me and Lil' Style
When I back up a green six-fo' busting freestyles
There's no escape, give me the papes and the tape case
How much money can a nigga make in one place
The review, ain't shit new
You stupid motherfuckers can't fuck with my crew
I see all these niggas trying to get with my kin folk
Get so many busters on the West Coast
And then to say the least
I see a few trick ass niggas layin low on the East Coast
And the question is asked
Do you wanna rap, scrap or blast to that nigga Daz
I'll be the first one to him em
Oh yeah, fuck B.G. Knocc Out and every nigga down with him
Cause I'm a Natural Born Killer
In a Steeler hat motherfucker cuz it's like that
Now what would you do
If you could fuck with me and my crew
But you can't so don't even think about
Steppin in the motherfuckin house
There's so many motherfuckers that I can include
Whose quick to blast motherfuckers in a feud
It doesn't make a difference, cuz it's about
Who's the quickest on the draw to end all existence
For instance, let's take these Ruthless fools
These Ruthless fools and the Pound in one room
Assume, it's only for conversation, so let's
Conversate slip a nigga the .38 then dip
Empty out the clip
Mind on stead-trip, cuz niggas talk shit
Now if, a nigga had a prayer before a nigga died
Would the nigga be dead or would he stay alive
And if I was in your shoes, would I survive
Probably not, you'd probably let your Glock go pop
Now drop, to your knees
And picture Dat Nigga Daz flowing in the breeze
Now what would you do
If you could fuck with me and my crew
But you can't so don't even think about
Steppin in the motherfuckin house
From the twitch of the eyes
You can see the line, just know it when you see it
Cause it messes up the flow, to the real fillings y'know
And I'd rather be sipping on a glass of wine
Can you feel yourself in the room with Everlast
Trying to steal a flow, I don't think so
Cock-blockers come with their hearts beating jealousy
Then away like a stray dog
Tryin to claim every bitch as his own
Cock-blockers, come in every color
Even blue, now this is true
Trying to fuck your woman, and even you
Now what the fuck would you do, motherfucker
The lyrics to The Dogg Pound's song "What Would U Do?" speak about the gangsta lifestyle and the consequences of trying to mess with the Dogg Pound Gangstas. They proclaim their dominance and superiority over other rappers who try to copy their style. The song also features several references to violence, guns, and gang life. The lyrics warn listeners to stay away from the Dogg Pound Gangstas and not to try and step in their territory.
The song also touches upon the issue of jealousy and envy among artists. The lyrics speak about how other rappers try to copy their style and steal their flow but can never do it justice. The song highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not trying to imitate others.
Overall, the lyrics in "What Would U Do?" are a reflection of the gangsta rap genre that was popular in the 90s. The song speaks about the harsh realities of gang life, violence, and the struggles of being a successful rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeahhh, back up in yo ass with a twenty sack
Weโre back in the game with a vengeance and ready to take on any challenge with a lot of strength and force
Don't wanna fuck with me
It would be unwise to start any trouble with me
Dogg Pound Gangstas
Weโre a group of streetwise individuals with a penchant for criminal activities that define our identity
We do it like that
We carry out our activities with a certain flair that makes us distinct from others
Motherfuckers out there be like, takin our styles
People are trying to copy our methods and mannerisms in order to emulate our success
Be trying to do they own little dissin
People are attempting to defame or criticize us in their own way
But they can't do it, you know
But they canโt match our level of skill or expertise no matter how hard they try
So we gonna, do it like this
So weโll show them how to really do it properly
Sit back relax and get a cool one
Take a seat, relax and enjoy a cold drink as we demonstrate our ability to perform well
Have you ever heard of a slaughter, I oughta start dippin
Have you ever heard of havoc being unleashed through violent means? Perhaps I should start looking into such activities
Sippin on that S-T get's me to trippin
Drinking S-T alcohol makes me feel high, intoxicated and loose
I don't slips I bangs
I donโt make mistakes, I commit violent acts
With that mad ass Dogg Pound Gang it's a DPG thang
Iโm accompanied by my tough, wild Dogg Pound Gang, itโs a group identity
You wanna test me let's see if you'll survive .45 times
If you want to challenge me, let's see if you can survive being shot .45 times
Like a hollow point headed for your dome
Like a bullet that travels with maximum force towards the upper side of your body
Take a couple of steps, turn around and it's on
Take a few steps, turn around and an intense conflict will start immediately
Couldn't withstand the murderous mental
You wouldn't be able to tolerate the degree of aggression and violence that I carry with me
I subdue, and then take two to your temple
Iโll make you submit to my authority before hitting you twice in the temple
When I cause holocoust from what's spittin
When I use fire source or ammunition, I can cause a situation similar to a holocaust
Niggas collapse and when the straps is clickin
People fall and collapse when they hear the sound of a gun being loaded
Look, this is how it's done nigga, one two three
Look, this is how violence is carried out, itโs a simple process
I grab my strap you best run nigga
I take my weapon, you are better off running away to avoid an altercation
I gives a fuck, Kurupt's the kingpin of the click
I don't care about anything, Kurupt is the most powerful and influential person in the group
Littlest G, with the biggest dick
Iโm the smallest person in the gang, but I have the largest masculine reproductive organ
Shit, a motherfucker better recognize
It would be wise for someone to acknowledge and respect my authority
With a twist of my wrist like O.J. you all die
With ease and precision, I can inflict deadly harm on everyone around me, similar to the way O.J. Simpson allegedly killed his wife
I snack on motherfuckers like a bone
I easily defeat and consume my opponents like a dog would do to a bone
Known to be the shit upon the microphone ever since I was born
I am known as one of the most skilled and talented rappers from birth
Not to ever love a bitch
I never fall in love with women and always keep my distance from them
Learned game after game, that's why we are the best
Through consistent experience and skill, we have become the best in our field
Motherfuckers be gankin styles minute after minute
People are constantly trying to copy our styles to improve their own reputation
But soon as you did it I smelled the niggas shitted
As soon as someone copies our style, we immediately recognize it and know the lack of originality
Now what would you do
If you were in my position, with my reputation and experience, what actions would you take?
If you could fuck with me and my crew
If you were able to compete or start a conflict with me and my group
But you can't so don't even think about Steppin in the motherfuckin house
But it's impossible, so don't even consider attempting to challenge us on our own turf
Bitches butterfly all day, while I steady make my pay
Women flirt with me all day, but I remain focused and diligent in my pursuit of financial security
Every single day in the LBC Cruising through the Eastside, me and Lil' Style
Every day, I drive through the Long Beach California and cruise with my friend Lil' Style in the eastern part of town
When I back up a green six-fo' busting freestyles
When I back up my green lowrider car, I freestyle rap to the beat
There's no escape, give me the papes and the tape case
There is no means of escaping, so give me the money and the container for cassette tapes
How much money can a nigga make in one place
How much money can someone earn in a single location?
The review, ain't shit new
The situation hasn't changed for the better, it remains the same as before
You stupid motherfuckers can't fuck with my crew
You foolish individuals cannot match up to my group no matter how hard you try
I see all these niggas trying to get with my kin folk
I see many people attempting to become affiliated with my group
Get so many busters on the West Coast
We have many less-skilled and less-successful individuals in our area
And then to say the least, I see a few trick ass niggas layin low on the East Coast
To put it mildly, I see some untrustworthy and deceitful individuals in the eastern part of the country
And the question is asked, Do you wanna rap, scrap or blast to that nigga Daz
The important question is: do you want to engage in a rap battle, a physical fight, or a gunfire to the person known as Daz?
I'll be the first one to him em
I will be the first person to attack and defeat him
Oh yeah, fuck B.G. Knocc Out and every nigga down with him
Oh yeah, I curse B.G. Knocc Out and all of his associates
Cause I'm a Natural Born Killer
I was born with the innate ability to take lives without hesitation
In a Steeler hat motherfucker cuz it's like that
Wearing a Steeler hat, as a way of identifying with the Pittsburgh Steeler football team, and this is how things are
There's so many motherfuckers that I can include
There are many people that I can mention or involve in this conversation
Whose quick to blast motherfuckers in a feud
Those who resort to violent actions quickly in any dispute or argument
It doesn't make a difference, cuz it's about
It doesn't matter, because it's all about
Who's the quickest on the draw to end all existence
Who can quickly and efficiently end someone's life
For instance, let's take these Ruthless fools
For example, let's take these Ruthless Records artists
These Ruthless fools and the Pound in one room
These Ruthless individuals and the Dogg Pound Gang members present in a single space
Assume, it's only for conversation, so let's
Let's assume it's only for discussion or talk, so
Conversate slip a nigga the .38 then dip
Engage in a conversation, then suddenly pull out a .38 caliber gun, then leave immediately
Empty out the clip
Use up all the bullets in the gun
Mind on stead-trip, cuz niggas talk shit
Focused on remaining calm, because people talk and gossip all the time
Now if, a nigga had a prayer before a nigga died
Now if someone were to pray before they died
Would the nigga be dead or would he stay alive
Would this person die regardless of their prayer, or would they survive because of it?
And if I was in your shoes, would I survive
If I were in your position, would I be able to survive the same scenario?
Probably not, you'd probably let your Glock go pop
Most likely not, you'd probably use your firearm to shoot
Now drop, to your knees
Now kneel down quickly
And picture Dat Nigga Daz flowing in the breeze
And imagine me, Dat Nigga Daz, moving smoothly and carefree as the wind blows
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DELMER DREW ARNAUD, DWIGHT "DELEMOND" WILLIAMS, JEWELL CAPLES, RICARDO BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@armonshakur_VMGmultimediaEnt.
@@sayedalazam4228 The Lies you tell smdh lmao! We, the WESTSIDE/leftcoast beat the brakes off y'all monkey azz Ngaz facts on God! 2Pac, the Big homiez/ Suge & Deathrow Records been buried the whole East coast single handedly no bap. Biggie never stood a chance. Pac cooked all them Ngaz, they was all food facts .
Pac took out Gay Z, P.I.G, junior mafia, Mobb Deep, nAss on God. Damn near ended they careers & had he lived he would've have succeeded in doing as such.
Every since we teh West boast showed/exposed>> the world to the fact that the East coast was not this so called BEST of hip hop/rap craft & art form, & had many chinks in It's armor In regards to their claims of being BETTER than every other coast, state, city, that was not affiliated, & or instituted in N.Y.C, I.e the Bronx etc. & If you weren't from any city's in NYC you could never be as good.
But then the South came & stopped all that NYC is the best BS lol. HUMBLED tf out of NYC at the same time facts ahah. Put it like this. >> The difference between the West boast & the East coast is that we the West never actually really ever fell off like NYC rappers did on facts God!
We, unlike many NYC rappers >>had GREAT relationships artistically with SOUTHERN RAPPERS from TX, TENN, FL, NO ATL etc during the time of the changing of the guard to ATLANTA'S, i.e the SOUTH'S DOMINANCE that they still hold 20+ years later. But the West boast never fell off. We were kind of lost in the fray so to speak.
But bkz Southern rappers/producers had such deep love, respect, regard for the West boast rap culture bkz they had always fk'd with our particular style & music as It was more similar to their style of music opposed to the East coast.
& many had roots, kinfolk etc from Cali, the West boast etc when they start blowing up & became the top guns of the industry they began to do a LOT of music, work, songs with many West boast artist which held us above water during our artistic drought years facts.
At some point soon after the West found our NEW SOUND & style that we had been looking for since the G Funk era dominant sound was popular ^ relevant. That's when you start getting the NIPSEY HUSSLES, Y'Gz, CALI SWAG DISTRICT,TYGA, RODDY RICH, DRAKEO, SLIM 400 etc for example amongst a bunch of other new Cali style artist pushing new artistic creativity limits & lines in sound defining a whole new era of GREATNESS for the West boast artist that now holds a share of dominate of the charts all over again.
NYC is just now catching up & starting to chart records again after 20+ years of being cold facts. Y'all are just now having rappers go platinum again thanks to rappers like POP SMOKE namely. & bkz of the DRILL music sound that NYC Co-Opted & adapted from Chiraq by way of which Chicago copied from the UK (United Kingdom) rapper scene culture.
In short, NYC went from being, & claiming to be the all time LEADERS, STARTERS, FOREFRONT RUNNERS, AUTHETICATORS of True Hip Hop music, It's origins & history etc to being SHEEP, POP CULT followers, capitulators, cultural-ist sell outs, copy kats, wannabe's, non unique, non original, non authentic etc facts smh.
I remember when NYC use to be PROUD of their ORIGINALITY, fashion sense, style, & unique heritage that gave birth to the great art form & culture of Hip Hop as we know it?
SO there's no way after taking all that DAMAGE to your reputation on the East coast these past 25+ years can you say that you Won the East vs West War lmoa, & y'all damn sho have NOT sold more records than us!
The truth Is is that you didn't (win) that is, y'all lost, & lost greatly, significantly. Y'all STILL haven't recovered from that BLUDGEONING that my Big Homie Suge Knight, Pac & DeathRow, i.e Snoop Daz,, Kurupt, The Dogg pound etc put on y'all azzez with that "New York, New York big City of Dreams" facts on God lol.
@nickibooth7429
it's about to be 2023 and I'm still listening.
@KnotSteve
Yesssirrrf
@sameeknowsitall
Same!
@liperiwildout
hell yea
@davidholloway4538
a classic never goes out of style
@Samthenativeamerican
I got the gin ready for midnight
@yetundepink
You can hear and understand every single word theyโre saying. I love when rap was like this.
@ghidrah76
Real hip hop is back on the map!! BEP, Insist
Inspector Deck, Blackmoon, Gangstarr, Master Ace and Eminem
@lawrencesmith5661
Yeah me
Too
@Tyler-Passat
Yetunde Oshati then listen to that genre of rap. Thereโs lots of genres within rap itself. Trap, Drill, Hype, Hiphop, Scream, ect.