Gangsta Sermon
Warren G(워렌 지) Lyrics
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I must repeat and cheat once again:
We gonna talk about bitches and hos (Talk about ‘em)
There are somethin' wrong with ‘em (What's wrong wit em? What's wrong wit ‘em?)
They're trippin' now, (cough)
They want niggaz' (cough)
to give em the chronic (cough)
and all ah that shit too, (cough)
I said bitch, (cough)
I ain't gonna go for it— (cough)
Not now (cough)
Not ever. (4 coughs)
Let's raise our offering…
The lyrics of Warren G's song Gangsta Sermon are a provocative and controversial commentary on the role of women in Gangsta rap. The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come, with the preacher declaring that they will "talk about bitches and hos". The preacher, who is most likely Warren G himself, goes on to explain that there is something inherently wrong with women in this context.
He mock-coughs to highlight his disgust at the idea of women wanting to be with men who can provide them with drugs, specifically "the chronic", a reference to the popular strain of cannabis known to cause intense highs. Despite the apparent misogyny displayed in the song, the preacher doubles down and declares that he will never be one of those men who gives in to these desires.
The tone of the song is aggressive, with the preacher adopting a confrontational approach to convey his message. Essentially, Warren G is addressing a societal issue where women are often reduced to objects of desire and are seen as expendable by the men who surround them in the Gangsta rap world. He calls for respect for women, even as he acknowledges their problematic association with the drug scene. It's ultimately a call to be better and do better by the women in the community, rather than treating them like disposable objects.
Line by Line Meaning
Good evenin'.
Warren G greets his audience.
I must repeat and cheat once again:
He is about to start his speech even though he has done it before.
We gonna talk about bitches and hos (Talk about ‘em)
He is going to talk about women, specifically prostitutes.
There are somethin' wrong with ‘em (What's wrong wit em? What's wrong wit ‘em?)
He believes that there is something wrong with women who engage in sex work.
They're trippin' now, (cough)
He suggests that prostitutes are irrational and not thinking clearly.
They want niggaz' (cough) to give em the chronic (cough) and all ah that shit too, (cough)
He implies that prostitutes want drugs and money in exchange for sex.
But bitch, (cough) I said bitch, (cough) I ain't gonna go for it— (cough) Not now (cough) Not ever. (4 coughs)
Warren G is refusing to participate in prostitution and won't tolerate anyone using that language around him.
Let's raise our offering…
He requests that the audience donate money or give an offering.
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