The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60… Read Full Bio ↴The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60s band
3) French new wave band

1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.

Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."

2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.

3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).

Dedicated
The Game Lyrics

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Can I trust you gonna ride for me like I ride for you?
Future Hendrix

Money we burn it on bitches like candles
Can I trust you gonna ride for me like I ride for you?
I speak your name and it's royalty
You see the stress and my loyalty
You gotta be there for me through the casualties

You see my trials and my tribulations
You can tell them demons tryna capture me
Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas
I know these niggas gonna ride, yeah, squeeze triggers
You gotta put in some time for this
Almost lost my mind for this
Fuck all that crying lil bitch
Niggas round my way, they dying for this

Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas
Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours

You already know me, know how I get down
Know I'm with the shit when I pull up
Any nigga ever disrespected you from the beginning
I put the chrome to his neck like a pull up
You know a nigga bang Cedar block
You was bool with it, wasn't you?
Talkin' 'bout when a nigga gonna leave the block alone
But you never say this shit when I'm fucking you
We was the Huxtables, everything was perfect
Everything was working
We had some beautiful kids together
Had a nigga feeling like everything was worth it
Closet full of Birkins
How you make a nigga spend a million dollars on purses?
Then have an attitude
Like you in the studio helping a nigga write verses
Had a nigga focused on the future, now a nigga feeling like Future
We both dealing with a new nigga 'round our kids
And we ain't kill 'em yet, nigga, I salute you
And I still bang like I used to, red Impala, gold things like I used to
Pick up my kids, they don't see none of that
But when I'm back in the hood I'm yelling soo woo!
And it was all good just a week ago
Shit, we was Nicki and Meek a week ago
Gave you everything, the watch, the house, the cards
Tatted your passport, and now you wanna see me low
Wanna take my pussy, give it to the next nigga free
One thing about the next nigga
He just the next nigga, he can never be me
I'm coming to get my kids and they momma like

Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas
Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours

Compton ain't the same
Where all these bitch niggas come from?
Can't even take a fade or ride through the hood
Without niggas hands out like they want some
But where you at when I need you?
See most of these niggas see through
You throw up a P, I throw up a P too
You pulling out heat, I draw the heat too
Compton made me like this, nigga
Fuck all these bitches, get money and die
Hundred niggas in my section, hundred Rollies in the sky
There's a hundred little niggas that will bang on a nigga
Put the flame on a nigga, take chains from a nigga
That will go BG, Turk and Wayne on a nigga
When the club get cloudy let it rain on a nigga
We are with the shit, let us redefine lit
That's in the club smoking on extendos, extendo with the clip
Standing on the couch like wah
Backwood hanging out my mouth like wah
Who the fuck want a problem?
Once you're shot, leave a nigga dead on an island
Creep out the back door with my side bitch, aye

Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas
Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours

Oooh-oooh-oooh
Fuck these other bitches I just
Oooh-oooh-oooh
Fuck with them when issues begin
Oooh-oooh-oooh
I be with my niggas, when I'm
Oooh-oooh-oooh
Say I'm with my niggas, I just
Oooh-oooh-oooh
Don't you know there's no better time than when I'm with you?
But I can't control these temptations when a nigga not with you
You wanna be done with me, but your heart won't let it
Standing at the front door but you just can't exit
You wanna be with me
You wanna be with me, with me, with me, with me
Me, me, me, me
You wanna be with me, with me, with me, with me
Me, me, me, me

(Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dedicated" by The Game, Future, and Sonyae are a reflection on loyalty and trust. The song brings up the question of whether one can trust someone to ride for them as they would ride for that person. The rapper reminisces about his past relationships and the good and bad times, making references to the ups and downs of his previous relationship. He mentions the pressures that come with success and the trials and tribulations he has faced on his journey.

In the first verse, Future sings about burning money on women and whether he can trust someone to ride for him. Sonyae sings the chorus, stating that nothing else matters to the rapper besides his friends. The Game's verse comes in the second half of the song - he talks about his experience with his past relationship and how even though it ended, he still thinks about it. He also references his involvement with gangs and the violent lifestyle that comes with it.

The song is a testament to the importance of loyalty and standing by those who matter most. It's a message to those who may have lost sight of what's important and what truly matters. In the end, nothing else matters besides family and true friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Can I trust you gonna ride for me like I ride for you?
Can I rely on you to support me as much as I support you?

Money we burn it on bitches like candles
We spend our money on women frivolously

I speak your name and it's royalty
When I mention your name, it carries significance and honor

You see the stress and my loyalty
You witness the pressure I face and how dedicated I am to you

You gotta be there for me through the casualties
You have to support me even in difficult times

You see my trials and my tribulations
You witness the challenges and hardships I go through

You can tell them demons tryna capture me
You can see the negative influences trying to harm me

Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas
My friends are the most important thing in my life

I know these niggas gonna ride, yeah, squeeze triggers
I know my friends will support and protect me, even resorting to violence if necessary

You gotta put in some time for this
You need to invest time and effort into this relationship

Almost lost my mind for this
I nearly went crazy for this

Fuck all that crying lil bitch
I don't want to hear any whining or complaints

Niggas round my way, they dying for this
People in my neighborhood are willing to die for this lifestyle

Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
I am committed to you above all others

You already know me, know how I get down
You already understand my behavior and actions

Know I'm with the shit when I pull up
You know I'm ready for anything when I arrive

Any nigga ever disrespected you from the beginning
Anyone who has shown disrespect towards you since the start

I put the chrome to his neck like a pull up
I confront them aggressively, threatening violence

You know a nigga bang Cedar block
You're aware that I am associated with the Cedar block gang

Talkin' 'bout when a nigga gonna leave the block alone
Asking when I will distance myself from the gang

But you never say this shit when I'm fucking you
But you don't express these concerns when we are intimate

We was the Huxtables, everything was perfect
We had a stable and harmonious relationship, just like the Huxtable family from 'The Cosby Show'

Everything was working
Everything was going smoothly

We had some beautiful kids together
We have children who are the product of our love

Had a nigga feeling like everything was worth it
I felt like all the challenges were worthwhile because of our relationship

Closet full of Birkins
I bought you numerous expensive handbags from the brand Birkin

How you make a nigga spend a million dollars on purses?
You influenced me to spend a significant amount of money on luxury handbags

Then have an attitude
But then you act distant and cold

Like you in the studio helping a nigga write verses
As if you are a collaborator assisting me in my music

Had a nigga focused on the future, now a nigga feeling like Future
I was once optimistic about our future, but now I feel uncertain and insecure

We both dealing with a new nigga 'round our kids
We both have to navigate a new person being involved in our children's lives

And we ain't kill 'em yet, nigga, I salute you
And despite the challenges, we have managed to handle the situation peacefully, and I commend you for it

And I still bang like I used to, red Impala, gold things like I used to
I still represent my gang and drive flashy cars like I always have

Pick up my kids, they don't see none of that
When I pick up our children, I don't expose them to that lifestyle

But when I'm back in the hood I'm yelling soo woo!
But when I'm in my neighborhood, I proudly represent my gang

And it was all good just a week ago
Everything was fine just a week ago

Shit, we was Nicki and Meek a week ago
We were like the famous couple Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill just a week ago

Gave you everything, the watch, the house, the cards
I provided you with material possessions such as a watch, a house, and credit cards

Tatted your passport, and now you wanna see me low
I even got a tattoo of your name on my passport, but now you want to see me fail

Wanna take my pussy, give it to the next nigga free
You want to give my affection and intimacy to another man without any commitment

One thing about the next nigga
One thing I know about the other guy

He just the next nigga, he can never be me
He is simply the next guy, but he can never compare to me

I'm coming to get my kids and they momma like
I'm going to retrieve my children and confront their mother, like

Compton ain't the same
Compton has changed

Where all these bitch niggas come from?
Where did all these weak and fake men come from?

Can't even take a fade or ride through the hood
They can't even handle a simple physical altercation or move around the neighborhood

Without niggas hands out like they want some
Without these guys constantly begging for something

But where you at when I need you?
But where are you when I am in need of your support?

See most of these niggas see through
Most of these men are transparent and not dependable

You throw up a P, I throw up a P too
You represent your gang, so I also show my loyalty to my gang

You pulling out heat, I draw the heat too
If you bring out a weapon, I will also respond with violence

Compton made me like this, nigga
Growing up in Compton shaped me into the person I am today

Fuck all these bitches, get money and die
I disregard these women and prioritize making money and living a dangerous lifestyle

Hundred niggas in my section, hundred Rollies in the sky
I have a hundred men with me, and we all have expensive Rolex watches

There's a hundred little niggas that will bang on a nigga
I have a hundred young men who are willing to fight and shoot at anyone

Put the flame on a nigga, take chains from a nigga
We intimidate and rob people, taking their jewelry

That will go BG, Turk and Wayne on a nigga
We will show the same aggression and loyalty as BG, Turk, and Lil Wayne, members of the Hot Boys group

When the club get cloudy, let it rain on a nigga
When there is tension or conflict in the club, we will respond with violence

We are with the shit, let us redefine lit
We are involved in criminal activities, and we can redefine what it means to be popular or successful

That's in the club smoking on extendos, extendo with the clip
We bring extended magazines for our firearms to the club and smoke weed

Standing on the couch like wah
We stand on the furniture in the club, showing a lack of respect

Backwood hanging out my mouth like wah
I have a lit Backwood cigar hanging out of my mouth

Who the fuck want a problem?
Who is foolish enough to want to confront us?

Once you're shot, leave a nigga dead on an island
If someone is shot by us, they will be left dead and alone

Creep out the back door with my side bitch, aye
I discreetly leave through the exit with my mistress

Oooh-oooh-oooh
Vocal interjection, expressing a feeling or sentiment

Fuck these other bitches I just
I don't care about these other women, I only care about

Oooh-oooh-oooh
Vocal interjection, expressing a feeling or sentiment

Fuck with them when issues begin
I only involve myself with them when there are problems

Oooh-oooh-oooh
Vocal interjection, expressing a feeling or sentiment

I be with my niggas, when I'm
I am with my friends, when I am

Oooh-oooh-oooh
Vocal interjection, expressing a feeling or sentiment

Say I'm with my niggas, I just
Claim that I am with my friends, I only

Oooh-oooh-oooh
Vocal interjection, expressing a feeling or sentiment

Don't you know there's no better time than when I'm with you?
Don't you realize that being with you is the best time for me?

But I can't control these temptations when a nigga not with you
But I struggle to resist temptation when I am not with you

You wanna be done with me, but your heart won't let it
You claim to want to end our relationship, but deep down, you still have feelings for me

Standing at the front door but you just can't exit
You stand at the front door, wanting to leave, but you can't bring yourself to do it

You wanna be with me
You still desire to be in a relationship with me

You wanna be with me, with me, with me, with me
You want to be with me, solely and exclusively with me

Me, me, me, me
Repetition emphasizing that it is all about you

You wanna be with me, with me, with me, with me
You want to be with me, solely and exclusively with me

Me, me, me, me
Repetition emphasizing that it is all about you

(Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
I prioritize you over all other women

Only thing that ever mattered to me was my niggas
My friends are the most important thing in my life

Fuck all these bitches, I'm yours
I prioritize you over all other women