I Want It All
Warren G(워렌 지) Lyrics

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featuring Mack 10

[Warren G]
What's up?
This Warren G chillin' with the home boy Mack 10
We gon' lay a lil' sumpin' down for y'all
Let y'all know what time it is
Show you how we keepin' it real wit' it

You know, 'cause this world is built on material thangs
But we ain't trippin' off that
We want y'all to know this, check it

[Chorus- Warren G]
I want it all; money, fast cars
Diamond rings, gold chains and champagne
Shit, everydamn thing
I want it all; houses, expenses
My own business, a truck, hmm, and a couple o' Benz's
I want it all; brand new socks and draws
And I'm bawlin everytime I stop and talk to y'all
I want it all, all, all, all
I want it all, all, all, all, all

[Warren G]
They say, 'There go Warren G with that envious stare'
I love this game too much, I wish these haters wasn't here
It's a shame, we came too far to turn back
It's a cold world, it gets so hard, you learned that
Won't fall tryin' to walk from crawl
Tryin' to hustle up from broke to ballin'
And, yeah, y'all in effect that's all me
The jiggy G-Z, all my niggas that keep it real and do it easy
Believe me, young nigga, fat meat is greasy
And shit stink, so if you plan a lick and hit a bank
And get away, or get gaffled the very next day
Don't cry, hold your head up high
And remember what you told yourself
I said remember what you told yourself
I said remember what you told yourself
I said remember what you told yourself
Ha ha

[Chorus]

[Mack 10]
I want it all, so I got to wake up and ball
And thanks to y'all, I got plaques on the wall
Mack 10 laced with the know how to paper chase
Crushed ice, throw my Rollie face in the platinum fan base
>From net workin' and hustlin', no doubt, I got slout
And live the lifestyle that Robin Leech talkin' about
Slow down, player, don't hate 'cause you can't relate
The Bentley Coupes and kickin' gears on Harley's with the straights
I got more lime light than Vegas on cable
Willing enable to shoot, seen nervios at the craps table
And while you can't get off the ground, I'm getting high
Fuckin' fly and fly, with desire to build an empire
I strapped up and took flight like a missile
Told them loud and clear as a whistle 'Hoo Bangin' is official'
Handing out gold medallions at roll-call
I'ma ball and never fall 'cause Mack 10 want it all

[Chorus]

[Warren G]
Me and 10 get paid escapade to the spot
We hots like rocks served on hot blocks
I notice money make the world circulate
So we gon' stack and stack and take a sip in ?Perkle Lake?
Bump, let the woofers sub (sub), show the homies love (love)
Warren to the G (G), and Little G-Dub (Dub)
Surface on the low, slide or don't slide at all
Ride or don't ride at all
Ha ha

[Mack 10]
Warren, I couldn't be more serious about my 'fetti
I stay tight on the mic and keep the pen movin' steady
I want it all, dawg, and it might be greed
I hate to trip, but I got two little mouths to feed
They don't know nuttin' about no excuses and disrespect
Or somebody bein' zig with they Daddy's royalty check
And at that point, I'm through talkin', dawg, enough said
So, if you owe Mack money, then I suggest you break bread

[Chorus]

[Warren G] [Mack 10]
Mack 10 What up? I know
The paper's out there, ha ha Yeah, Warren G
What up? You know
The paper's out there, ha ha Yeah
G Funk What up? You know
The paper's out there, ha ha That's right
What? Hoo Bangin' What up? We know
The paper's out there, ha ha That's right, what?
The whole world
Paper's out there Speak on it
Ha ha

All the hood
Paper's out there

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want It All" by Warren G featuring Slick Rick and Phats Bossi is a perfect representation of the rapper's desire for material possessions, and how this desire fuels his motivation. The lyrics convey a message that while the world is built on material things, it's not the only thing that matters. The chorus "I want it all; money, fast cars, diamond rings, gold chains, and champagne, every damn thing" shows his desire to obtain material things, and how he wants to be wealthy and successful. He wants to be able to afford everything, including owning every manner of tangible good, from the latest cars, houses, and businesses to brand new socks and draws. He wants to be able to do it all effortlessly, and never have to look back again.

The second verse by Mack 10 reveals that he wants it all because he has to feed his kids, and he will stop at nothing to achieve it. The lyrics reinforce the message that money is everything, and if you don't have it, then you'll struggle. As Warren G and Mack 10 rap about how much they want material goods, they also recognize the harsh reality that comes with it. The line "fat meat is greasy" speaks to the concept of the harder the hustle, the more you risk humiliation if you don't achieve it. In essence, they acknowledge that material possessions come with a price tag, and they will do whatever it takes to get the things they desire.

In conclusion, "I Want It All" is a song about striving for the American Dream. It’s an ode to materialism, but at the same time, a reality check that you have to work hard for what you want. It’s a song about ambition and motivation, and how money and possessions have a significant role in achieving success.

Line by Line Meaning

What's up?
Warren G asks what's going on

This Warren G chillin' with the home boy Mack 10
Warren G is hanging out with Mack 10

We gon' lay a lil' sumpin' down for y'all
They are going to rap and make music for their listeners

You know, 'cause this world is built on material thangs
The world is obsessed with money and possessions

But we ain't trippin' off that
They aren't bothered by society's obsession with material things

We want y'all to know this, check it
They want to share their message with their fans

I want it all; money, fast cars
Warren G wants to be wealthy and drive expensive cars

Diamond rings, gold chains and champagne
He desires expensive jewelry and champagne

Shit, everydamn thing
He wants everything he can possibly have

I want it all; houses, expenses
He wants to own multiple homes and have a lot of money

My own business, a truck, hmm, and a couple o' Benz's
He wants to be an entrepreneur and own multiple cars

I want it all; brand new socks and draws
He wants to have everything, even new socks and underwear

And I'm bawlin everytime I stop and talk to y'all
He wants to impress others by showing off his wealth

They say, 'There go Warren G with that envious stare'
People have a jealous attitude towards him

I love this game too much, I wish these haters wasn't here
He enjoys the music industry but wishes there weren't any haters

It's a shame, we came too far to turn back
It would be a shame to stop now after coming so far in their careers

It's a cold world, it gets so hard, you learned that
The music business can be tough and they are aware of that

Won't fall tryin' to walk from crawl
They won't give up despite the difficulties they encounter

Tryin' to hustle up from broke to ballin'
They are working hard to go from being poor to being wealthy

And, yeah, y'all in effect that's all me
He is showing off his style and the way he represents himself

The jiggy G-Z, all my niggas that keep it real and do it easy
He is referring to himself and his friends who represent themselves truthfully and live life easily

Believe me, young nigga, fat meat is greasy
He is warning that being greedy can be harmful and that karma will always catch up

And shit stink, so if you plan a lick and hit a bank
He is saying that sometimes even illegal plans can backfire

And get away, or get gaffled the very next day
You might be caught and punished the next day after robbing a bank

Don't cry, hold your head up high
He encourages people to be strong and proud even when things don't go as expected

And remember what you told yourself
He advises people to remind themselves of their initial goals

Ha ha
This is simply a laugh

I want it all, all, all, all
He emphasizes how much he wants everything