West Coast
Tupac Feat. Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics
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Thinking I'm gon stop, giving LA props
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
When the la-la hits ya, lyrics just splits ya
Head so hard, that your hat can't fit you
Either I'm with ya or against ya
Format venture, back through that maze I sent ya
The maze is a daze, I blaze, I will amaze
Smokin' while you're loccin' with some California A's
Me and B.I.G., what it is, get it in
Sippin' gin with the Hen in the alleyway
Bangin' the Cali way
Talking to the rap inventor
Nigga with the game tight, fifth of that flame right
Spell my name right, B-I, double-G, I-E
Iced out, lights out, me and Cease-a-Leo
S-N-double O-P, big D-O
Old school nigga, '84 El Camino
LBC know, we love Biggie though
I.E.Y. in even Bernadino
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
(They gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
Going back to Cali, strictly for the weather
Women and the weed, sticky green
No seeds bitch please, Poppa ain't soft
Dead up in the hood, ain't no love lost
Y'all know I'm from the West, I'm the king to be exact
You better holla at me when you need that chronic sack
I got it all, one call, no stall, on the ball
Winter, spring, summer, fall
Listen to me, holla at ya dogg
Words of the clever, forever multiply
Birds of a feather, preparin' 'em to fly
Perfection, selection
This is a B.I.G. D.P.G.C. connection
I'mma spell my name one more time, check it
It's the, N-O, T-O, R-I, O
U-S, you just, lay down, slow
Sipping on booze in the House of Blues, what it do!
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
(We gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
Spend about a week, on Venice Beach
Y'all niggas is a mess
Thinking I'm gon stop, giving LA props
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
We keep it funky on the West Coast
(We gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
Don't you wanna ride with me?
Don't you wanna ride ?
People come and ride with me
To the West Side
Party, on the West Coast
Know you wanna ride with me
Don't you wanna ride ?
People come and ride with me
To the West Side
Party, on the West Coast, yeah
In “West Coast” by Tupac featuring Notorious B.I.G., the West Coast is being celebrated as a place of partying and living life to the fullest. Tupac starts the track by acknowledging that people might think he’s forgotten about LA, before affirming that there’s no party like a West Coast party, and describing exactly what that entails - drinking and smoking all night long. The lyrics are filled with references to the West Coast, from Tupac’s mention of “some California A’s” to Biggie’s “Dead up in the hood, ain’t no love lost,” which tacitly acknowledges the prevalence of gang-related violence in the area. Nevertheless, the two rappers are focused on celebrating the good times and the party spirit of the West Coast. Towards the end of the track, Snoop Dogg makes a guest appearance, further emphasizing the sense of community fostered by the West Coast party scene.
One interesting fact about “West Coast” is that it was released posthumously for Tupac in 2005, despite being recorded in 1996, just a few months before his death. The track was originally intended for Tupac’s album “All Eyez on Me,” and featured a verse from him that was ultimately cut from the final version, which focused on the sense of community he felt in Southern California. Another fact is that Tupac and Biggie had a volatile relationship, with both rappers trading insults across their various tracks. Despite this, there was no real animosity between the two, and they actually had a deep respect for each other’s skills. Finally, “West Coast” is notably more upbeat and celebratory in tone than much of Tupac’s work, which often focused on poverty, police brutality, and racism.
Chords (if known): Unfortunately, the chords for “West Coast” by Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. are not readily available.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all niggas is a mess
You guys are a disorganized group
Thinking I'm gon stop, giving LA props
You think I'm going to stop paying tribute to Los Angeles?
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
There's no celebration as great as one that takes place in the West Coast
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
A West Coast party keeps going, never ending
When we party on the West Coast (on the West Coast)
When we're celebrating in the country's West Coast
Drinkin' and smokin' all night, all night long
Drinking and smoking throughout the night
We keep it funky on the West Coast
We keep things exciting and upbeat in the West Coast
(They gon' keep it funky on the West Side)
(The people are going to keep things exciting on the West Side)
I got love for my people on the West Coast, yeah
I have great affection for the people in the West Coast
When the la-la hits ya, lyrics just splits ya
When the music hits you, the lyrics just separate you from everything else
Head so hard, that your hat can't fit you
Mind-blowing music that leaves you astonished
Either I'm with ya or against ya
I'm either in favor of you or against you
Format venture, back through that maze I sent ya
Going back on a journey I previously sent you on
The maze is a daze, I blaze, I will amaze
The journey is confusing, but I'm going to wow you with my performance
Smokin' while you're loccin' with some California A's
Smoking marijuana while hanging out with friends from California
Me and B.I.G., what it is, get it in
Myself and B.I.G. know what's happening, we're getting involved
Sippin' gin with the Hen in the alleyway
Drinking gin and Hennessy in a backstreet
Bangin' the Cali way
Playing music in the Californian style
Talking to the rap inventor
Having conversations with the person who founded the rap genre
Nigga with the game tight, fifth of that flame right
I'm the person with the superior skills, with the right liquor and mood
Spell my name right, B-I, double-G, I-E
Get my name right, spell it B-I, double-G, I-E
Iced out, lights out, me and Cease-a-Leo
Alright, it's going down, me and Cease-a-Leo exiting
S-N-double O-P, big D-O
Snoop Dogg, D-O-double-G
Old school nigga, '84 El Camino
An individual who loves the old days with an El Camino from 1984
LBC know, we love Biggie though
People from LBC know that they love Biggie as well
I.E.Y. in even Bernadino
Prepared to get wild in Inland Empire and San Bernadino
Going back to Cali, strictly for the weather
Going back to California just for the good weather
Women and the weed, sticky green
Beautiful women and top-quality weed
No seeds bitch please, Poppa ain't soft
I don't want cheap, low-quality weed- mature baby
Dead up in the hood, ain't no love lost
Death is inevitable in our community, and we mourn it but move on
Y'all know I'm from the West, I'm the king to be exact
You all know that I'm from the West and I'm the undisputed king
You better holla at me when you need that chronic sack
You should only come to me when you need some high-quality marijuana
I got it all, one call, no stall, on the ball
I have everything, so just contact me and I'll be quick to deliver
Winter, spring, summer, fall
I'm always available, regardless of the season
Listen to me, holla at ya dogg
Listen to what I'm saying, and contact me later
Words of the clever, forever multiply
Wisdom multiplies and is retained forever
Birds of a feather, preparin' 'em to fly
Similar individuals preparing to rise together
Perfection, selection
A preference and a desire for perfection and the finest experiences
This is a B.I.G. D.P.G.C. connection
This is a collaboration between B.I.G. and D.P.G.C.
I'mma spell my name one more time, check it
I'm going to spell my name one more time, pay attention
It's the, N-O, T-O, R-I, O
My name is Notorio
U-S, you just, lay down, slow
You guys lay down and take it slow
Sipping on booze in the House of Blues, what it do!
Drinking alcohol in the House of Blues, what's happening?
Spend about a week, on Venice Beach
Spent a while on Venice Beach
Don't you wanna ride with me?
Won't you come and ride with me?
Don't you wanna ride ?
Won't you come for a ride?
People come and ride with me
People who want to come for a ride with me
To the West Side
Going to the West Side
Know you wanna ride with me
I know you would like to come with me
Ain't no party like a West Coast party
There's no celebration as great as one that takes place in the West Coast
'Cause a West Coast party don't stop
A West Coast party keeps going, never ending
Party, on the West Coast
Celebrating on the West Coast
Yeah
Expressing agreement
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tom Lagergren, Calvin Broadus, Christopher Wallace, Faith Evans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@faisalalshehri2470
90’s : gangsters trying 2b rappers
2021: Rappers trying to be gangsters
@grumpymama1
It be like that tho no cap
@ziadalahmadi83
90's Used to be Rappers and Gangs
2021 Ain't Rappers nor Gangs
@MAXMUSTERMANN-wf3vg
True
@ilshitposteritalianoporton6410
italian rapper ;(
@michaeldavy9792
@@ziadalahmadi83 9
@GunsNGames1
Sadly we live in a era where the dead make better music than the living.
@robillardthibaud
So true
@evanendres8415
Yea. PAC, biggie, dmx , juice wrld, xxxtentacion, luckily Eminem hasn’t gone
@raphaelb5237
Nah you just dont know any good artists