West Side Story
The Game Ft. Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys, Jamaicans
Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, Haitians
All these motherfuckers been patiently waitin'
Since the West coast fell off, the streets been watchin'
The West coast never fell off, I was asleep in Compton
Aftermath been here, the beats been knockin'
Nate Dogg doin' his thing, DPG still poppin'
And Westside Connection, been had it locked bitch
I'm in the rearview, my guns is cockin'
I put red dots on that nigga head like Rodman
All Stars, fat laces, gun charge, court cases
Fought that, not guilty, I'm back, niggas hate me
Been there, done that, sold crack, got jacked
Got shot, came back, jumped on Dre's back
Payback, homey I'm bringin' C.A. back
And I don't do button up shirts or drive Maybachs
All you old record labels tryin' to advance
Aftermath bitch, take it like a muh'fuckin' man
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
I'm lowridin' homey, six trey Impala
Gold D's spinnin', chrome hydraulics
Run up on my lo-lo, you stop breathin'
Hollow tips make niggas disappear like Houdini
Gang bangin' is real, homey I'm living proof
Like Snoop Dogg, C-walkin' on top of the devil's roof
Rap critics wanna converse, about this and that
Cause red strings in his Converse, and this a Dre track
Keep jibbin' and jabbin', I pull the .38 Magnum
And get to clickin' and clackin', your homies wanna know what happened
Come to Compton see Thriller like Mike Jackson
I might be, Spike Lee, of this gun clappin'
Prior to rappin', I was drug traffickin'
In the dope spot playin' John Madden
Homey I ain't braggin', I took five
You wanna die, run up on that black 745
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
New York, New York, big city of dreams
I got my L.A. Dodger fitted on, I'm doin' my thing
Got me fuckin' with G-Unit, you know the drama that bring
I got niggas in Westside Compton and Southside Queens
And Buck told me in Cashville, I'm good when I come through
So I ain't gotta tuck in my chain like DJ Pooh
I'm gangsta - more like Deebo when he was Zeus
Play Bishop, I paint that picture, now who got the Juice?
You niggas is Nutso, I take off your roof
Leave yo' ass stretched out like a Cadillac coupe
God gotta let me in heaven, all the shit I've been through
I was a O.G. in the hood before I turned twenty-two
Homey I let the 38 special ripped through that vest
And I don't contemplate whether or not he left his shit on the dresser
Got Compton on my back, I'm startin' to feel the pressure
I'm lyrically Kool G. Rap on these Dre records
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
If you take a look in my eyes
You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
That California chronic got me so high
Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
The Game and Snoop Dogg’s “Westside Story (Remix)” is a gritty and violent rap song that touches on the rise of gang violence in America, especially in Los Angeles, where the two artists were raised. Throughout the song, they spit verses about the different gangs and ethnicities found on the West Coast, shouting out to Asians, Latinos, and African Americans who are caught up in the gang lifestyle. They also make reference to the East Coast, with lyrics mentioning New York and Philly.
The main message of the song is to highlight where the two rappers come from and the struggles they faced. It is a voice for the underprivileged who had to hustle to survive in the streets. The Game raps about his past experiences with drug trafficking and being shot. He also mentions his allegiance to Dr. Dre and Aftermath Records. Snoop Dogg, on the other hand, talks about his history with the Crips and the tough life he lived before becoming a famous rapper.
The song’s dark lyrics and the violent imagery it evokes allowed it to become an instant classic, garnering attention for both The Game and Snoop Dogg. The catchy hook and their legendary collaboration made this a must-listen among rap fans. It is still relevant today as gang violence and issues related to poverty and social discrimination continue to be a problem in several communities across America.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, MICHAEL A. ELIZONDO, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR
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@stephen180984
one of the best game tracks and infact hip hop tracks off all time .most underated underpromoted rap song ever!!!! this shit is worldwide radio play shit!!!!
@PopPopOnline
Game can def use this version in the Verzuz battle with 50.
@kurtschluss8043
both versions are dope! 50 & Snoop are different - obviously. but both are good!
@Regset
I never understood why they didn't put the Snoop version on the album. It makes more sense as they're both from the West.
@andredean880
real talk
@DanielCastillo-ch6xx
Regset thats true tbh
@majesticmoonshine6058
Because something went down btw him and Dre, then Dre took him off it and told 50 to just do it. 50 cent talked about it in one interview just don’t remember which one
@thomasmartin6299
Y'all forgot how scorching 50 was
@RedRanger_
50’s voice sounds better on it
@kingpin22s
Snoop coming in hot with his signature buttery smooth voice. 👌 #legend