Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California), bett… Read Full Bio ↴Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California), better known simply as Warren G, is a Grammy award nominated American West Coast rapper, singer, DJ and producer signed to his own label, G-Funk Entertainment. In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213 with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, and in 1994 he exploded onto the Long Beach rap scene with the smash single "Regulate," a duet with Nate Dogg, and its accompanying album, Regulate...G Funk Era. He has since released a further 8 albums on Death Row Records. He grew up in Long Beach listening to his parents' extensive collection of jazz, soul and funk records, also frequently hanging out at the local record store. As a teenager, he and his friends Nate Dogg and future superstar Snoop Dogg formed a rap group called 213, after their area code. Unfortunately, all three had brushes with the law and spent time in jail, which motivated them to get jobs, also working on their music on the side. Eventually, the V.I.P. record store allowed the trio to practice and record in a back room. It was here that Snoop cut the demo "Super Duper Snooper," which G played for his half-brother Dr. Dre at a party. Dre invited all three to his studio and wound up collaborating with Snoop on The Chronic. While G also made several contributions, he opted to develop his talents mostly outside of Dre's shadow. He honed his musical skills while producing such artists as MC Breed and 2Pac. A break came when his vocal collaboration with Mista Grimm, "Indo Smoke," appeared on the Poetic Justice soundtrack. Soon after that, G recorded his debut album for Death Row. "Regulate" appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack and was released as a single. It quickly became a massive hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard charts and pushing the album up to the same position. The album eventually went triple platinum, with "This D.J." becoming his second Top 10 hit.

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.

Can You Feel It
Warren G Lyrics

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LBC D-E-F-G
I'm H-I off J's bellin in a T-shirt and blue jeans
well few dreams ever come true
well some do, so nigga say (I'm from the beach too)
Long Beach City G's Funkin
and its a pity who many we's punk and drunk
in a hotel lobby at a town near you
housekeeper's high, and drinkin beer too

cleared through the night
my niggaz movin with the skirts
in the boxes, houseshoes, and slingshot t-shirts
its gettin late, I'm runnin out of gas
so Warren G tryin to see what's up on some ass
really doe, y'all enjoyed the show, good
but what you know about these Long Beach boys in the hood
should anything go wrong and niggaz act shitty
remember fool this is Long Beach city, punk

(Chorus)
Can you feel it
Can you feel it
Can you feel it
Can you feel it

Well it was boring until Warren G came on the scene
put the G-Funk with the gangsta lean
its been about 2, is he comin through?
I dropped this one just to show you I'm true
People say Warren where'd you get that speech
in the sandy city right down by the beach
speak, don't speak on, if you want to speak on
if you want to get yo groove on, LOC on
to the fullest, bounce rock skate,
a new time, a new rhyme, legislate
that's how we do it in the S-I-X
LBC, 213, and we straight shit at the next
so lets party hearty like Lodi Dodi
we punkin yo city you betta ask somebody
'cause if you don't, we ain't showin no pity
more bounce to the ounce and we rockin yo city

(Chorus)

From city to city and state to state
this DJ gonna regulate
so playa hate if you want to, I don't give a fuck
I'm still G-dubb and I'm subbin in my truck so good luck
and have a nice trip
we got y'all town locked down like a vice grip
I'm on the dice tip, shootin see-notes
a dollar and the bones hollerin G-oats
'cause we quotes, them gangsta raps
that ya'll paid for, and we banks the snaps
we perhaps, if you could see what I see
then you might be gettin paid like this nigga Warren G
so fee, fie, foe, I'm from, the LB to the see nigga don't act dumb
outta site, outta mind, so where y'all gonna put us
Warren G and the Twinz and my girls Five Footaz

(Chorus) x2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Warren G's song "Can You Feel It" are about his experiences as a gangster rapper from Long Beach, California. In the first verse, Warren G describes the life of a gangster, how he's always on the move, dressed in his classic T-shirt and blue jeans, and how easy it is to fall into the trap of punking and getting drunk when they're in town. Warren G is proud to represent Long Beach City, and he warns other rappers that they should be careful messing with them as any act of disrespect may lead to serious consequences.

In the second verse, Warren G talks about his success with `G-Funk' with a gangsta lean, representing his signature style. He admits that he had to work hard to get where he is, but he had to keep it real, especially when people keep on asking him where he got his speech, and he tells them that he's from Long Beach City, where the real rap begins with LBC, 213, and all. The chorus is all about asking his fans if they can feel the music, can they feel the rhythm and how it makes them groove.

Line by Line Meaning

LBC D-E-F-G
Referring to Long Beach City and the surrounding area or community

I'm H-I off J's bellin in a T-shirt and blue jeans
I am high off of marijuana, wearing a t-shirt and jeans

well few dreams ever come true
Not many people achieve their dreams

well some do, so nigga say (I'm from the beach too)
Some people do achieve their dreams, and I am one of them. I am also from Long Beach City.

Long Beach City G's Funkin
Gangsters from Long Beach City are getting violent

and its a pity who many we's punk and drunk
It is unfortunate how many of us resort to being drunk and obnoxious

in a hotel lobby at a town near you
We are creating chaos and being disruptive in hotels near you

housekeeper's high, and drinkin beer too
Even the hotel staff are getting high and drinking beer

cleared through the night
We caused disturbance throughout the entire night

my niggaz movin with the skirts
We are flirting with girls

in the boxes, houseshoes, and slingshot t-shirts
We are wearing casual clothing such as boxers, house shoes, and t-shirts

its gettin late, I'm runnin out of gas
It is getting late and I am becoming tired

so Warren G tryin to see what's up on some ass
I am trying to flirt with girls to have a good time

really doe, y'all enjoyed the show, good
I hope you enjoyed the show

but what you know about these Long Beach boys in the hood
Do you know about the gangsters from my area?

should anything go wrong and niggaz act shitty
If something goes wrong and people act badly

remember fool this is Long Beach city, punk
Remember that this is Long Beach City and you should not act rudely

Can you feel it
Can you feel the music and the energy?

Can you feel it
Can you feel the vibe and the rhythm?

Can you feel it
Do you feel the excitement and the passion?

Can you feel it
Can you feel the energy and enthusiasm?

Well it was boring until Warren G came on the scene
The event was not entertaining until I made an appearance

put the G-Funk with the gangsta lean
I mixed G-Funk music with a gangster attitude

its been about 2, is he comin through?
It has been about two minutes, is the next performer appearing?

I dropped this one just to show you I'm true
I am demonstrating my authenticity with this song

People say Warren where'd you get that speech
People ask me where I learned to rap

in the sandy city right down by the beach
In Long Beach City, near the sandy beach

speak, don't speak on, if you want to speak on
You can talk about me if you want to, but be careful

if you want to get yo groove on, LOC on
If you want to party and dance, Long Beach City is the place to be

to the fullest, bounce rock skate,
We are having a great time dancing and skating

a new time, a new rhyme, legislate
We are having a new experience with new rhymes and new laws

that's how we do it in the S-I-X
That's how we party in the 562 area code

LBC, 213, and we straight shit at the next
Long Beach City and Los Angeles area codes are partying and having fun

so lets party hearty like Lodi Dodi
Let's party hard and have fun

we punkin yo city you betta ask somebody
We are taking over your city and you better find out who we are

'cause if you don't, we ain't showin no pity
If you are not aware, we will not have mercy

more bounce to the ounce and we rockin yo city
We are bringing more energy and rhythm to your city

From city to city and state to state
We are traveling to different places

this DJ gonna regulate
The DJ is going to control the music

so playa hate if you want to, I don't give a fuck
If you want to criticize, go ahead, but I do not care

I'm still G-dubb and I'm subbin in my truck so good luck
I am still a gangster and driving around in my truck

and have a nice trip
Be safe and have a good time

we got y'all town locked down like a vice grip
We have taken control of your town and it is difficult to escape

I'm on the dice tip, shootin see-notes
I am gambling and betting on musical notes

a dollar and the bones hollerin G-oats
I am betting and winning money loudly and proudly

'cause we quotes, them gangsta raps
We are famous for our gangster-style rapping

that ya'll paid for, and we banks the snaps
You paid for our music and we made a lot of money

we perhaps, if you could see what I see
We might appear differently if you were in my shoes

then you might be gettin paid like this nigga Warren G
If you were in my position, you might be making money like me

so fee, fie, foe, I'm from, the LB to the see nigga don't act dumb
I am from Long Beach City and should not be underestimated

outta site, outta mind, so where y'all gonna put us
We are not going to be forgotten, so where will you remember us?

Warren G and the Twinz and my girls Five Footaz
My music group includes the Twinz and the girl group Five Footaz

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID OGRIN, WARREN III GRIFFIN, MARK MORALES, KURTIS WALKER, DANIEL HARRIS, DAMON YUL WIMBLEY, DARREN ROBINSON

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