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.

Get U Down Remix
Warren G Lyrics

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This song is dedicated to all my people who′s (that was) caught up in hurricane Katrina. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama. We Ridin' Wit′ch Y'all. U Know what I'm sayin′. I feel your pain, we gonna make it through this y′all. Yeah. Come on.
We here today then gone tomorrow's got me singin′ a Marvin Gaye song and make me want to holla so I hop in my Impala just to cruise, shake my blues off, hard to follow, hard to swallow what they sayin' on the news. Good lord, it′s a crazy world, watchin' cops puttin′ cuffs on a fie (five) year old girl. Racism, Racism got our babies in the system, Mom and Daddy's in the prison, that's intentional division. They don′t want to saw you now they keep the family divided. Keep it gangsta keep it real, that′s all I hear, but I don't buy. When it′s revolution time, all these fools will keep quiet like "Shhh!" You can you can hear a pen drop. Can go to one tent cuz I might get popped, people shootin' on the freeway, when will it stop? But stay strong cuz the rain don′t last and push the ... price of gas.
Don't let no one, no one get U down. Cuz if they do, if they do, I′ll be around
Why the black and the brown got tah fight in the pen? The black and the brown, they squabin' again. The --- Sheriff is laughing again. It all stinks, keep yo' ass out the wind. See the black and the brown we can share the same land, when I was a slave where the hell did I ran? California man, it was full of Mexicans. Look Mo Passas, This is They Casa. Just kick back and enjoy the sunshine, live your live, stay away from one time. Get your money man, find the lunch line. This ain′t a joke homie, where′s the punch line? The ghetto was a trap, homie take the cheese, soon as you do it here come the police. ... Is designed Fo' us to fail, homie don′t you end up dead or in Jail!
Don't let no one, no one get U down. Cuz if they do, if they do, I′ll be around
What's really good? Wus really hood? Wus really goin′ on? Open your eyes and ears wide. Wipin' all your tears from all the lies and fears. People get blinded here, let me define it clear. You gotta cross the bad. Tell us the thoughts and prayers someone you getting lost ... homie the cost ain't fair...
I try to do right, I don′t wanna do wrong I′m doing better things I wanna live long. Ain't there too many fools out there harder than me, I love football so much man I started a league. Oh what a pity, it′s made for the inner-city; it used to be dark, but now the parks real pretty. Little boys outside throwing footballs, in tha hood y'all. Hey Snoop Dogg, how could y′all; Let 'em pass instead of blast the foot ball field is a class, and I′m the teacher, teachin' my lesson, shotgun information no smith and no Wesson. The haters keep stressin', and everybody wanna ask me the question. Hey Boss Dogg, how u feel now, u helping out the kids and they still hatin′ on you, wow!
[(Warren G):] U know what I am sayin′? There a lot going on this world. But we gotta keep pushin', and movin′ improvin'. Yeah. Even though we got these hard times, we still gotta keep in steady u know, keep pushin′. So I want y'all tah ride wit′ me and cha cha tah this, Come on. Dedicated to my people out there strugglin'. Single parents, 9 to 5, steady hustlin', college students workin′ hard to be somethin′, anybody makin' somethin′ outta nothin', dedicated tah my people on lock-down, to everybody lost somebody wish they still around, to all the solders fightin′ for us on foreign ground. To one and all, turn the frowns upside-down!

Don't let no one, no one get U down. Cuz if they do, if they do, I′ll be around. (fades out)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Warren G's song "Get U Down Remix" touch on a range of societal issues and inequalities affecting people across different regions of the United States. The opening lines of the song recognize the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with Warren G expressing his solidarity with those affected. Throughout the song, however, Warren G also speaks candidly about other issues, such as racism and incarceration, that continue to plague communities even in the absence of natural disasters.

In the first verse, Warren G describes the struggles of living in a "crazy world" where news reports are filled with stories of police arresting young children and families being torn apart by the justice system. He notes the intentional division that is at play when it comes to African American families, with loved ones being separated in prison. The reference to revolution suggests that there is a sense of anger and frustration at what is happening in society, particularly when people refuse to take action or speak up.

The second verse of the song touches on the racial tension that exists within the prison system, particularly between black and brown inmates. Warren G argues that these communities could and should be working together towards a common goal, but instead are pitted against each other. He advises people to stay focused on positive goals, such as earning money and staying out of trouble. Throughout the song, Warren G encourages listeners to stay resilient and not let anyone get them down, offering himself up as a resource or support system if needed.

Line by Line Meaning

This song is dedicated to all my people who's (that was) caught up in hurricane Katrina. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama. We Ridin' Wit'ch Y'all. U Know what I'm sayin'. I feel your pain, we gonna make it through this y'all. Yeah. Come on.
The song is dedicated to those affected by Hurricane Katrina, and the songwriter empathizes with them, stating that they will make it through together.

We here today then gone tomorrow's got me singin' a Marvin Gaye song and make me want to holla so I hop in my Impala just to cruise, shake my blues off, hard to follow, hard to swallow what they sayin' on the news. Good lord, it's a crazy world, watchin' cops puttin' cuffs on a fie (five) year old girl. Racism, Racism got our babies in the system, Mom and Daddy's in the prison, that's intentional division. They don't want to saw you now they keep the family divided. Keep it gangsta keep it real, that's all I hear, but I don't buy. When its revolution time, all these fools will keep quiet like 'Shhh!' You can you can hear a pen drop. Can go to one tent cuz I might get popped, people shootin' on the freeway, when will it stop? But stay strong cuz the rain don't last and push the ... price of gas.
The songwriter expresses their frustration with the state of the world, with particular emphasis on racism, police brutality, and systemic oppression. They suggest staying strong despite the adversity and focus on practical issues like the price of gas.

Don't let no one, no one get U down. Cuz if they do, if they do, I'll be around
The chorus urges listeners to stay positive and not let anyone bring them down, with the songwriter offering to be there to support them.

Why the black and the brown got tah fight in the pen? The black and the brown, they squabin' again. The --- Sheriff is laughing again. It all stinks, keep yo' ass out the wind. See the black and the brown we can share the same land, when I was a slave where the hell did I ran? California man, it was full of Mexicans. Look Mo Passas, This is They Casa. Just kick back and enjoy the sunshine, live your live, stay away from one time. Get your money man, find the lunch line. This ain't a joke homie, where's the punch line? The ghetto was a trap, homie take the cheese, soon as you do it here come the police. ... Is designed Fo' us to fail, homie don't you end up dead or in Jail!
The songwriter questions why people of color are made to fight against each other in prison, and reflects on the shared history of black and brown people. They offer advice to avoid trouble and work towards financial stability despite systemic oppression.

What's really good? Wus really hood? Wus really goin' on? Open your eyes and ears wide. Wipin' all your tears from all the lies and fears. People get blinded here, let me define it clear. You gotta cross the bad. Tell us the thoughts and prayers someone you getting lost ... homie the cost ain't fair...
The songwriter asks listeners to pay attention to the world around them, to be aware of the lies and fears that can blind us. They suggest that to move forward, one has to face and overcome the bad that exists and be mindful of the cost.

I try to do right, I don't wanna do wrong I'm doing better things I wanna live long. Ain't there too many fools out there harder than me, I love football so much man I started a league. Oh what a pity, it's made for the inner-city; it used to be dark, but now the parks real pretty. Little boys outside throwing footballs, in tha hood y'all. Hey Snoop Dogg, how could y'all; Let 'em pass instead of blast the football field is a class, and I'm the teacher, teachin' my lesson, shotgun information no smith and no Wesson. The haters keep stressin', and everybody wanna ask me the question. Hey Boss Dogg, how u feel now, u helping out the kids and they still hatin' on you, wow!
The songwriter reflects on their own efforts to do better and to make a positive difference in the world, including starting a football league. They acknowledge the changes that have happened in inner-city areas and express frustration with those who criticize their positive actions.

(Warren G): U know what I am sayin'? There a lot going on this world. But we gotta keep pushin', and movin' improvin'. Yeah. Even though we got these hard times, we still gotta keep in steady u know, keep pushin'. So I want y'all tah ride wit' me and cha cha tah this, Come on. Dedicated to my people out there strugglin'. Single parents, 9 to 5, steady hustlin', college students workin' hard to be somethin', anybody makin' somethin' outta nothin', dedicated tah my people on lock-down, to everybody lost somebody wish they still around, to all the solders fightin' for us on foreign ground. To one and all, turn the frowns upside-down!
The rapper speaks directly to listeners, encouraging them to keep pushing forward and acknowledging those struggling through different situations. The song is ultimately dedicated to everyone fighting through difficult circumstances and trying to find happiness in their lives.

Don't let no one, no one get U down. Cuz if they do, if they do, I'll be around. (fades out)
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the songwriter's willingness to support others through tough times.

Writer(s): Brown Harold Ray I, Dickerson Morris Dewayne, Goldstein Gerald, Jordan Le Roy L, Scott Howard E, Allen Thomas Sylvester, Levitin Lee Oskar, Miller Charles

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