Warren G took nearly three years to complete his second album, returning in the spring of 1997 with Take A Look Over Your Shoulder, which was greeted with decidedly mixed reviews and weak sales. I Want It All followed in 1999 with The Return of the Regulator appearing two years later. In 2005 he signed with Lightyear Enterntainment and released In the Mid-Nite Hour.
And Ya Don't Stop
Warren G Lyrics
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hop up the streets with my heats so observe
its me Z the whee Z, the Warren to the G Z
the deuces and the treys as kickin it through E-Z
and the beach and the bottle where I'm found
fuckin around with the muthafuckin Dogg Pound
fuck it, Warren's goin wild
the G Funk Era and the muthafuckin G Child
he which is I is in the muthafuckin place
so let me get away, come again like this
I can turn into a murderer so please don't diss
'cause if you do, you know where I'm from
rat tat tat tat diddy dumb diddy dumb
(Chorus)
And ya don't stop, and ya don't quit
And ya don't stop, and ya don't quit
Well let me grab my stick and shift to first
I'm spittin plenty game on my second verse
well let me switch to second just for the rough ride
L-O-N-G-be -E-A-see-H Eastside
Where the grass is greener, at some times
and I don't do shit but drop funky rhymes
now I'm in neutral, shifting to third
'cause what you hear is what you heard, nigga
from the G-Funk, G-Funk, 'cause we funk, we funk
and if you step muthafucka you get stomped
like 1, 2, 3 I'm shiftin to the fo
but you don't hear me doe
(Chorus)
I said humpty dumpty sat on the wall
I guess its time for me to sum it up for all
G Funk, G Child, gangsta groove, locc
past tense it's the Indo smoke
choke, off the shit that I'm doin
I'm droppin this shit for you and you and you and
'cause its me, the Warren to the G
comin in 1994 you see
the LBC and that's my locale
check it out check it out check it out now
(Chorus)
You know what I'm sayin, Warren motherfuckin G beeyatch
You know what I'm sayin, it's 94 that's how we doin it
Ain't nuthin but a Long Beach thang doe big baby, hey
G-Funk, where rhythm is life and life is rhythm
Check me out doe, beeyatch
The lyrics to Warren G's song "And Ya Don't Stop" are a celebration of the G-Funk sound and Long Beach rap culture. The song highlights the sensibilities of West Coast hip-hop in the early 1990s, emphasizing the rhythm and melody of funky beats. The opening verse establishes Warren G as a smooth operator, sliding along the streets with his "heat," or firearm, always in hand. He name-drops the "muthafuckin Dogg Pound," a nod to his cousin and frequent collaborator Snoop Dogg, and positions himself as the "G Child" of the G Funk Era. As the chorus repeats, "And ya don't stop, and ya don't quit," Warren G asserts his place in the rap game, refusing to be silenced.
In the second verse, Warren G shifts gears, pivoting to talk about his Eastside roots. He describes the greener pastures of Long Beach, acknowledging the difficulties of life in the city but ultimately celebrating its vibrancy. The lyrics continue to underscore Warren G's musical prowess, noting that he drops "funky rhymes" effortlessly. As the verse progresses, Warren G builds momentum, gearing up for the next shift as he drops a promise to stomp anyone who dare cross him.
The final verse returns to the opening themes, bringing the song full circle. Warren G repeats the chorus while also acknowledging that he's "dropping this shit" for everyone to hear. He reminds listeners of his G-Funk roots and seals his status as a Long Beach legend, shouting out his locale. Overall, the lyrics to "And Ya Don't Stop" serve as an ode to Warren G's musical style and his place within the rap community.
Line by Line Meaning
For 94, I'm a just glide and swerve
In 1994, I am going to smoothly navigate through life with grace and style.
hop up the streets with my heats so observe
I'll be driving through the city with my guns, so be alert and take notice.
its me Z the whee Z, the Warren to the G Z
I am Warren G, also known as Z, and I'm about to represent my West Coast roots.
the deuces and the treys as kickin it through E-Z
My friends and I, who associate with 2s and 3s, are driving down E-Z street.
and the beach and the bottle where I'm found
I can usually be found hanging out on the beach with a bottle of liquor.
fuckin around with the muthafuckin Dogg Pound
I'm hanging out with my crew, the Dogg Pound, and having a good time.
fuck it, Warren's goin wild
I'm going crazy and letting loose.
the G Funk Era and the muthafuckin G Child
I represent the G Funk Era and style myself as the G Child, or the son of G Funk.
funk, melody, rhythm, base
My music is defined by its funk, melody, rhythm, and bass.
he which is I is in the muthafuckin place
I am present in the place, and I am the one who matters.
so let me get away, come again like this
I need to take a break, but I'll be back again soon with more music like this.
I can turn into a murderer so please don't diss
I have a temper, so please don't provoke me or I might get violent.
'cause if you do, you know where I'm from
If you do provoke me, you'll know that I'm from a place where violence is common.
rat tat tat tat diddy dumb diddy dumb
If I have to react violently, it will sound like gunfire.
And ya don't stop, and ya don't quit
We're going to keep going and never give up.
Well let me grab my stick and shift to first
Let me get ready and start the first verse.
I'm spittin plenty game on my second verse
I'm rapping smoothly in my second verse and impressing everyone.
well let me switch to second just for the rough ride
For a more aggressive and intense sound, I'm going to switch to the second verse.
L-O-N-G-be-E-A-see-H Eastside
I'm from the Long Beach area on the East side of town.
Where the grass is greener, at some times
In my neighborhood, the grass may be greener at certain times of the year.
and I don't do shit but drop funky rhymes
I don't do anything else but make and perform funky music.
now I'm in neutral, shifting to third
I'm transitioning to the third verse and adjusting my style.
'cause what you hear is what you heard, nigga
I'm keeping it real and giving you the same sound you expect from me.
from the G-Funk, G-Funk, 'cause we funk, we funk
My music style is G-Funk, and that's what I do best.
and if you step muthafucka you get stomped
If you cross me or my crew, we'll beat you up.
like 1, 2, 3 I'm shiftin to the fo
I'm transitioning smoothly and quickly to the fourth verse.
but you don't hear me doe
You're not really listening to me, though.
I said humpty dumpty sat on the wall
I'm using a nursery rhyme to get your attention.
I guess its time for me to sum it up for all
It's time for me to wrap up this song and give you the summary.
G Funk, G Child, gangsta groove, locc
I represent the G Funk style, and my music has gangsta vibes.
past tense it's the Indo smoke
In the past, I used to smoke marijuana.
choke, off the shit that I'm doin
I'm doing something so good, it's almost like choking.
I'm droppin this shit for you and you and you and
I'm making music for everyone to enjoy.
'cause its me, the Warren to the G
I'm Warren G, and I'm still doing what I do best.
comin in 1994 you see
This is all happening in the year 1994.
the LBC and that's my locale
I'm from Long Beach, and that's where you can usually find me.
Check it out check it out check it out now
Listen closely to what I have to say.
You know what I'm sayin, Warren motherfuckin G beeyatch
I'm Warren G, and you better recognize.
Ain't nuthin but a Long Beach thang doe big baby, hey
This is all about Long Beach music, baby.
G-Funk, where rhythm is life and life is rhythm
G-Funk music is all about rhythm and is a part of our lifestyle.
Check me out doe, beeyatch
Pay attention to my music, and give me the respect I deserve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERT VERNON HUDSON
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