Dreams
The Game Lyrics

And I brought
The artist is introducing his song and his dreams to his loved one.

And I brought, dreams
The artist is emphasizing that he is bringing his dreams to his loved one.

Dreams
The artist is using 'dreams' as a metaphor for his hopes and aspirations.

And I brought you all my dreams 'cause I love you
The artist is dedicating this song to his loved one and conveying that he is sharing his aspirations with them because he loves them.

I woke up out that coma 2001
The artist is referring to his near-death experience and how it was a turning point in his life.

'Bout the same time Dre dropped 2001
The artist is referencing Dr. Dre's 2001 album and how it was released around the same time he woke up from his coma.

Three years later the album is done
The artist is referencing his own album and how it took him three years to complete it.

Aftermath presents, Nigga Witta Attitude, Volume One
The artist is announcing the release of his album and its affiliation with Dr. Dre's record label, Aftermath Entertainment.

Rap critics politickin', wanna know the outcome
The artist is acknowledging the scrutiny that his album is under and how people are anticipating its success or failure.

Ready to Die, Reasonable Doubt and Doggystyle in one
The artist is referencing classic hip-hop albums that are considered benchmarks, implying that his album will have a similar impact.

I feel like 'Pac after the Snoop Dogg trial was done
The artist is comparing himself to Tupac Shakur after he was acquitted of charges and how he felt triumphant.

Dre behind that G series and All Eyez on Me
The artist is referencing Dr. Dre's involvement with Tupac's All Eyez on Me album and how it inspired him.

I watched the death of a dynasty, so I told Vibe Magazine
The artist is describing how he witnessed the decline of Death Row Records and how he spoke about it to Vibe Magazine.

Workin' with Dr. Dre was a (dream)
The artist is using 'dream' as a metaphor again, describing how working with Dr. Dre was a dream come true for him.

I had visions of makin a classic, then my world turned black
The artist is describing how he lost hope after he faced failure.

Like I was starin' out of Stevie Wonder's glasses
The artist is comparing his despair to Stevie Wonder's blindness.

It's kinda hard to imagine, like Kanye West
The artist is referencing Kanye West's near-fatal car accident and how it is difficult to fathom that he came back to make music.

Coming back from his fatal accident to beat making and rapping
The artist is elaborating on Kanye's story and how he came back to the music industry despite a life-threatening accident.

But, we the future, Whitney Houston told me that
The artist is referencing Whitney Houston's statement about the future of the music industry being in good hands.

And it's gon' take more than a bullet in the heart to hold me back
The artist is conveying that he is resilient and any obstacles or setbacks will not stop him from achieving his goals.

Blushin' in this 40 ounce, lettin' the ink from my pen bleed
The artist is describing how he is drinking a 40-ounce beer and pouring his heart out onto paper.

'Cause Martin Luther King had a (dream)
The artist is referencing Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech and how he, too, had a dream.

Aaliyah had a (dream), Left Eye had a (dream)
The artist is referencing the late Aaliyah and Left Eye and how they had aspirations of their own.

So I reached out to Kanye and (I brought you all my dreams)
The artist is suggesting that he reached out to Kanye because they both share similar aspirations and is describing how he shared his dreams with his loved one.

('Cause I love you)
The artist is reiterating that this song is for his loved one.

I had dreams of fuckin' a R&B bitch like Mya
The artist is describing a sexual fantasy he had about an R&B artist named Mya.

When I saw that ass on the front of that King
The artist is referencing a magazine called King and how Mya was featured on the front.

Read the article in the magazine, she loved gangsters, loved nasty things
The artist is describing how he read an article about Mya and how she is attracted to bad boys and kinky things.

So I'm in the glass house having nasty dreams
The artist is describing how he is fantasizing about Mya while sitting in his luxurious home.

Good girls never give it up
The artist is referencing a stereotype that 'good' girls are less sexual than other women.

But anything is possible, if 50 fucked Vivica
The artist is referencing rapper 50 Cent and his relationship with actress Vivica A. Fox and how anything is possible in terms of sexual behavior.

Hurdled life's obstacles, found my way through the maze
The artist is describing how he overcame challenges in his life and found his path.

Then joy turned to pain like Frankie Beverly and Maze
The artist is referencing Frankie Beverly and Maze's song 'Joy and Pain' and how happiness can turn into sorrow just as easily.

Used to dream of being Unsigned Hype
The artist is referencing a hip-hop column called Unsigned Hype and how it was a dream to be featured in it.

'Til I was crushed by Dave Mays, almost let my pen fall asleep on the page
The artist is referencing Dave Mays, the creator of Unsigned Hype, and how he rejected the artist's submission, causing him to almost give up on his music.

Daydreamin' yesterday, dozin' off backstage
The artist is describing how he was thinking about his future and career while he was backstage at a concert.

I thought I saw Eazy talking to Jam Master Jay
The artist is referencing two late hip-hop pioneers, Eazy-E and Jam Master Jay, and how he had a vision of them speaking to each other.

So I walked over, heard Jam Master say
The artist is elaborating on his vision and how he approached Jam Master Jay to listen to what he was saying.

"It's a hard knock life, then you pass away"
The artist is referencing a famous song by Jay-Z and how life can be difficult, but death is inevitable.

They say sleep is the cousin of death, so my eyes wide open
The artist is referencing a saying that sleep is similar to death and how he is staying awake and alert.

'Cause a dream is kin to your last breath
The artist is tying back to the metaphor of dreams being aspirations and how they are connected to life and death.

The dream of Huey Newton that's what I'm livin' through
The artist is referencing Huey Newton, a Black Panther Party founder, and how his ideals are his motivation.

The dream of Eric Wright, that's what I'm givin' you
The artist is referencing Eric Wright, also known as Eazy-E, and how he is dedicating his music to continue his legacy.

Who walked through the White House without a business suit
The artist is referencing President Obama and his casual demeanor when he visited the White House.

Compton hat, jheri curl drippin' on Ronald Reagan's shoes
The artist is describing a hypothetical scenario where Eazy-E, a Compton rapper, meets former President Reagan and how his style clashes with Reagan's.

Gave Mike Lem my demo, came here to pay my dues
The artist is referencing a fellow hip-hop artist named Mike Lem and how he gave him a demo of his music to get recognition.

Started off with Whoo Kid, then I start blazin' Clue
The artist is referencing DJs Whoo Kid and DJ Clue and how he started his career by working with them before moving on to bigger opportunities.

It was all a dream like Big said it'd be
The artist is referencing Notorious B.I.G.'s verse in his song 'Juicy' and how he was inspired to succeed despite how improbable it seemed.

Don't sleep on me homey, I bring nightmares to reality
The artist is warning people not to underestimate him and how he turns his dreams into reality.

Rap phenomenon, defyin' the rules of gravity
The artist is describing how he is a rising star in the rap industry and how he is breaking conventions.

Studied all the classics, start revisin' my strategy
The artist is referencing classic hip-hop albums again and how he is adapting his music to their standards.

'Cause Marshall Mathers made it, Curtis Jackson made it
The artist is referencing two successful rappers, Eminem and 50 Cent, and how they have motivated him to succeed.

Head in the clouds, wonderin' where the hell Marvin Gaye went
The artist is referencing renowned singer Marvin Gaye and how he is contemplating his own success and where it will take him.

How do I say this? I'm livin' for my son
The artist is expressing how his son is his motivation and how he wants to make him proud.

But I can't figure out, why I'm at my temple with this gun
The artist is referencing his own mental struggles and how he is contemplating suicide.

Wake up to a Jesus piece like a catholic nun
The artist is referencing a piece of jewelry resembling a cross and how he is waking up to it like a Catholic nun would.

The war to be a rap legend, has just begun
The artist is referencing the competition in the rap industry and how he is just getting started.

This song is dedicated to Yetunde Price
The artist is dedicating this song to Yetunde Price, the sister of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, who was tragically killed in a gang-related shooting.

The sister of Venus and Serena Williams
The artist is providing more context for who Yetunde Price was.

Who was slain during a gang shootout in Compton
The artist is providing more context for how Yetunde Price died.

Sunday, September 14th, 2003, rest in peace
The artist is memorializing the date of Yetunde Price's death and wishing her peace.