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.

Dollars Make Sense
Warren G Lyrics

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Y'all don't know nothin' about this He-are
Ha haha haha haha, yeah! It's Kurupt Young Gotti
Heha ha, sup Warren G? It's my homeboy, huh?
With my niggas Crucial Conflict, huh?
Chillin', huh? bumpin', puffin on a little bit of that Hay, ah

Dollars make sense, it's all incorporated
I'ma get it all, since a BG I done did it all, was in it all

When I first thought I was in the wrong
Couple tokes, alcohol
Got everything I need, Hennessey and weed
Since my arrival, based on this modern-day survival
Evrything is technicality, everything based on reality
So how do I get paid, all these licks nowadays
They want me laid, dropped and plagued, AK mouth is sprayed
It's like I'm blind, and I just can't see
Warren G, I'ma holler at the homey Shorty be
"Shorty BIT'S ME!", G Dove, I'm out to make a grip
So call Crucial Conflict and let's make us some bomb shit

Look at me on the M-I-C
Tryin' to stack my tips, comin' in a big ole ride
With all that bumpin' side, livin' up in your eyes, surprise
Hangin' on the corners where the young brothers be comin' up
The gang bangers be gunnin' up, the type of brothers that roll with us
High tech with much respect, with all that G's swarmin'
Like G-Funk in your eyes and make you see we about that cash flow
Put 'em in a lasso, don't try to sweat, no joke
We illa your side, in the back we get hot, trade bump and hit 'em up
With the jigs up,
Freaks from the West to the east to the South where they chief
Kurupt in the mind, Young Gotti down with the raw dog Flict
I ain't no tricks, nigga Wildstyle, enemies get closed down
We rock the shows, slammin' do's, Cali to Chi-town

So chop it up, I'm gonna kick some shit about what's goin' on
Have to get my loot up so I suit up
Looked in the mirror said to myself "It's gon' be gone"
I'm sick of goin' through the things that I have to do do
Cops are happy to jack fools, I'm strictly ever gon' gank move
I hate to be the one that have to take it
But you best believe I'd die to make it
Anywhere in the world I'm standin with my pockets naked
Set it out set it out, that's what I'ma holler
On some slick, tryin' to come up quick, witta trusty ole dollar
Watchin' you watchin' me, hope I slip and bust my knees
I'ma have to greet you at the pond, you should just be thinkin' see's
Comin' out at ease, no matter what I'm still hard to please
Flap flappin' sky, be real til the day I leave so sneeze

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

We, smackin' and stackin', packin', strappin', what's happenin'? Rollin'
Cruise-controllin', the fo' and Daynes swell up
Get the hell up, trump-tight click just in case I'm lavish
Tryin' ta fade me, you crazy ladies, babies created
Men are shady, straight make me drink til my thoughts get swavy
I think, maybe if I blink things will get back gravy
But locs in the hood they lord be makin' it hard so lately
But I gotta stay at the table, 'cause that raw dope is that will pay me
Westside of California, on these corners pimpin' daily
Retire out on the lakefront, smokin' blunts
Takin' the sale G, trap me like the male be
To the Westside I'm a mental, all the regulators trail me

Don't kick it out, let's do this
Comin' out the do', we down to wall
Gotta get in the business,
Tell me what's the call, we to the fall to ball
We can't just fold up,
Gotta whole bunch of homies dependin' on this, sho' 'nough
This only hustle is for brothers,
Feel to bring the business so slow up
And we still up on a mini gold rush
Ready to make the world go down
Bound to get it 'cause I'm down wit' it
Now shitty the city, Conflict's causin' critics to bite tongues
Ain't the one, with the shotgun, showdown
My town to your town on the rebound for them papers

It's like brother brother brother how you make 'em get down?
From the LBC to the Chi-town, Westside straight gettin' down
Hittin' switches and we checkin' all snitches
Gettin' all riches, and flossin' in our pictures
It's time for some new hits, one of us
You know I spit some coast to coast love from your homey G Dove

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Talin' bout that money, dollar
Gettin' that money, gettin' paid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Warren G's song "Dollars Make Sense" are about the pursuit of money and wealth. Throughout the song, Warren G discusses the various ways he has made money and what it takes to be successful in the world of business. He references drinking Hennessy and smoking weed while working, and acknowledges that it can be difficult to succeed in a world where people are constantly trying to bring you down. Despite the challenges, Warren G is determined to make as much money as possible and live a life of luxury.

The chorus of the song is repeated several times, with Warren G and his collaborators rapping about getting paid and making sense of dollars. They also discuss their affiliations with groups like Crucial Conflict and Kurupt Young Gotti, and their experience as young men growing up in tough neighborhoods.

Overall, "Dollars Make Sense" is a song that celebrates the pursuit of wealth and the determination to succeed, despite the odds. It acknowledges the challenges that come with making money, but ultimately emphasizes the importance of being persistent and working hard to achieve your goals.

Line by Line Meaning

Y'all don't know nothin' about this He-are
Introducing the song and saying that the listeners don't know about the things the characters will talk about

Dollars make sense, it's all incorporated
Money is the most important thing, everything is a business and all efforts are towards making a profit

Since my arrival, based on this modern-day survival
From the beginning of my life, I've learned that surviving in this world requires keeping up with the times and adapting to a changing environment

So how do I get paid, all these licks nowadays
The question of how to earn money is ever-present in modern society

It's like I'm blind, and I just can't see
Despite being motivated to make money, the world can be harsh and uncertain, making it hard to see a clear path forward

Tryin' to stack my tips, comin' in a big ole ride
The singer is working to accumulate wealth and status, represented here by a fancy car

Hanging on the corners where the young brothers be comin' up
Spending time in areas where people are looking to make money and get ahead

Kurupt in the mind, Young Gotti down with the raw dog Flict
The characters have connections in the city and are willing to work with anyone who can help them make money

Takin' the sale G, trap me like the male be
The artist is talking about the dangerous and addictive cycle of selling drugs, which can be difficult to get out of

It's time for some new hits, one of us
The characters are looking for new ways to make money and be successful

Westside straight gettin' down
The characters are located on the west side of whatever city they are in, and they are working hard to make money and be successful

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WARREN, III GRIFFIN

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