On a cool, clear night (typical to Southern California) Warren G travels through his neighborhood, searching for women with whom he might initiate sexual congress. He has chosen to engage in this pursuit alone.
Nate Dogg, having just arrived in the east side of Long Beach, seeks Warren. On his way to find Warren, Nate passes a car full of women who are excited to see him. Regardless, he insists to the women that there is no cause for excitement.
Warren makes a left turn at 21st Street and Lewis Ave, in the East Hill/Salt Lake neighborhood, where he sees a group of young men enjoying a game of dice together. He parks his car and greets them. He is excited to find people to play with, but to his chagrin, he discovers they intend to relieve him of his material possessions. Once the hopeful robbers reveal their firearms, Warren realizes he is in a less than favorable predicament.
Meanwhile, Nate passes the women, as they are low on his list of priorities. His primary concern is locating Warren. After curtly casting away the strumpets (whose interest in Nate was such that they crashed their automobile), he serendipitously stumbles upon his friend, Warren G, being held up by the young miscreants.
Warren, unaware that Nate is surreptitiously observing the scene unfold, is in disbelief that he is being robbed. The perpetrators have taken jewelry and a Rolex Watch from Warren, who is so incredulous that he asks what else the robbers intend to steal. This is most likely a rhetorical question.
Observing these unfortunate proceedings, Nate realizes that he may have to use his firearm to deliver his friend from harm.
The tension crescendos as the robbers point their guns to Warren's head. Warren senses the gravity of his situation. He cannot believe the events unfolding could happen in his own neighborhood. As he imagines himself sprouting wings and making a fantastical escape, he catches a glimpse of his friend, Nate.
Nate has seventeen cartridges (sixteen residing in the pistol's magazine, with a solitary round placed in the chamber and ready to be fired) to expend on the group of robbers. Afterward, he generously shares the credit for neutralizing the situation with Warren, though it is clear that Nate did all of the difficult work. Putting congratulations aside, Nate quickly reminds himself that he has committed multiple homicides to save Warren before letting his friend know that there are females nearby if he wishes to fornicate with them.
Warren recalls that it was the promise of copulation that coaxed him away from his previous activities, and is thankful that Nate knows a way to satisfy these urges. Nate quickly finds the women who earlier crashed their car on Nate's account. He remarks to one that he is fond of her physical appeal. The woman, impressed by Nate's singing ability, asks that he and Warren allow her and her friends to share transportation. Soon, both friends are driving with automobiles full of women to the East Side Motel, presumably to consummate their flirtation in an orgy.
The third verse is more expository, with Warren and Nate explaining their G Funk musical style. Warren displays his bravado by daring anyone to approach the style. There follows a brief discussion of the genre's musicological features, with special care taken to point out that in said milieu the rhythm is not in fact the rhythm, as one might assume, but actually the bass. Similarly the bass serves a purpose closer to that which the treble would in more traditional musical forms. Nate displays his bravado by claiming that individuals with equivalent knowledge could not even attempt to approach his level of lyrical mastery. Nate goes on to note that if any third party smokes as he does, they would find themselves in a state of intoxication almost daily (from Nate's other works, it can be inferred that the substance referenced is marijuana). Nate concludes his delineation of the night by issuing a threat to "busters," suggesting that he and Warren will further "regulate" any potential incidents in the future (presumably by engaging their antagonists with small arms fire).
Regulators
Warren G Lyrics
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Warren G was on the streets, trying to consume
Some skirts for the eve so I can get some funk
Just rolling in my ride, chilling all alone
Just hit the east side of the LBC
On a mission trying to find Mr. Warren G
Seen a car full of girls, ain't no need to tweak
So I hooks a left on 2-1 and Lewis
Some brothers shooting dice so I said "let's do this"
I jumped out the ride and said "what's up?"
Some brothers pulled some Gats, so I said "I'm stuck"
Since these girls peeping me, I'mma glide and swerve
These hookers looking so hard they straight hit the curb
On to big better things than some horny tricks
I see my homey and some suckers all in his mix
I'm getting jacked, I'm breaking myself
I can't believe they're taking Warren's wealth
They took my rings, they took my Rolex
I looked at the brother said "damn, what's next?"
They got my homey hemmed up and they all around
Ain't none of them seeing if they going straight pound-for-pound
I've got to come up real quick before they start to clown
I best pull out my strap and lay them busters down
They've got guns to my head
I think I'm going down
I can't believe this happening in my own town
If I had wings I would fly
Let me contemplate
I glanced in the cut and I see my homey Nate
16 in the clip and one in the hole
Nate Dogg is about to make some bodies turn cold
Now they dropping and yelling
It's a tad bit late
Nate Dogg and Warren G had to regulate
I laid all them busters down, I let my Gat explode
Now I'm switching my mind back into freak-mode
If you want skirts, sit back and observe
I just left a gang of those over there on the curb
Now Nate got the freaks, and that's a known fact
Before I got jacked I was on the same track
Back up, back up cause it's on
N-A-T-E and me: the Warren to the G
Just like I thought
They were in the same spot
In need of some desperate help
But Nate Dogg and the G-child
Were in need of something else
One of them dames was sexy as hell
I said ooh, I like your size
She said my car's broke down and you seem real nice
Would you let me ride
I got a car full of girls and it's going real swell
The next stop is the Eastside Motel
I'm tweaking into a whole new era
G-Funk, step to this, I dare ya
Funk on a whole new level
The rhythm is the bass and the bass is the treble
Chords, strings, we brings
Melody, G-Funk
Where rhythm is life
And life is rhythm
If you know like I know
You don't wanna step to this
It's the G-Funk era
Funked out with a gangsta twist
If you smoke like I smoke
Then you high like everyday
And if your ass is a buster
213 will regulate
The song "Regulators" by Warren G (feat. Nate Dogg) tells a story of a night in Long Beach, California, where Warren G is cruising around town, looking for some female companionship. He ends up getting caught in a dice game where things take a turn for the worse when some thugs decide to rob Warren G and his homies. The situation looks bleak, but Nate Dogg shows up with a gun and takes care of business, "regulating" the situation. Warren G then hops back in his car and continues cruising around town, enjoying the night and the company of the ladies.
The song is a classic example of West Coast G-Funk, a sub-genre of hip hop that emerged in the early 1990s. The beat features a sample from Michael McDonald's song "I Keep Forgettin'" and the lyrics are full of slang and references to California culture.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a clear black night, a clear white moon
The night was clear as black and white, so Warren G was out looking for a good time
Warren G was on the streets, trying to consume
Warren G was cruising around the streets, looking for some girls to hook up with
Some skirts for the eve so I can get some funk
Warren G looking for some girls to have fun with
Just rolling in my ride, chilling all alone
Warren G was driving around by himself, taking it easy
Just hit the east side of the LBC
Warren G made it to the east side of Long Beach, California
On a mission trying to find Mr. Warren G
Someone was looking for Warren G
Seen a car full of girls, ain't no need to tweak
Warren G sees a car with some girls in it and doesn't have to do anything crazy to get their attention
All you skirts know what's up with 2-1-3
The girls in the car knew the area code 213, which was Warren G's area
So I hooks a left on 2-1 and Lewis
Warren G turned left onto 21st street and Lewis street
Some brothers shooting dice so I said "let's do this"
Warren G sees some guys playing dice and joins in
I jumped out the ride and said "what's up?"
Warren G gets out of his car and greets the guys playing dice
Some brothers pulled some Gats, so I said "I'm stuck"
The guys started to pull guns on Warren G, so he felt trapped
Since these girls peeping me, I'mma glide and swerve
The girls were watching Warren G, so he smoothly drove away
These hookers looking so hard they straight hit the curb
The girls in the car were looking at Warren G so hard that they drove onto the curb
On to big better things than some horny tricks
Warren G had better things to do than be with those girls
I see my homey and some suckers all in his mix
Warren G saw his friend getting mixed up with some troublemakers
I'm getting jacked, I'm breaking myself
Warren G is getting robbed and giving up his own possessions
They took my rings, they took my Rolex
The robbers took Warren G's jewelry
I looked at the brother said "damn, what's next?"
Warren G is frustrated with the situation and is not sure what will happen next
They got my homey hemmed up and they all around
Warren G's friend is surrounded and can't move
Ain't none of them seeing if they going straight pound-for-pound
The robbers are not interested in fighting fair
I've got to come up real quick before they start to clown
Warren G needs to act fast before things get dangerous
I best pull out my strap and lay them busters down
Warren G decides to pull out his gun and defend himself and his friend
They've got guns to my head
The robbers are holding guns to Warren G's head
I think I'm going down
Warren G thinks he might not survive the situation
I can't believe this happening in my own town
Warren G is shocked that this is happening in his hometown
If I had wings I would fly
Warren G wishes he could escape the situation
Let me contemplate
Warren G needs a moment to think about what to do next
I glanced in the cut and I see my homey Nate
Warren G sees his friend Nate and has an idea
16 in the clip and one in the hole
Nate has a gun with 16 bullets loaded and one in the chamber
Nate Dogg is about to make some bodies turn cold
Nate Dogg is about to start shooting and kill some of the robbers
Now they dropping and yelling
The robbers are falling down and screaming
It's a tad bit late
It's too late for the robbers to try and fight back
Nate Dogg and Warren G had to regulate
Nate Dogg and Warren G had to take care of business and defend themselves and their friend
I laid all them busters down, I let my Gat explode
Warren G killed all of the robbers with his gun
Now I'm switching my mind back into freak-mode
Warren G is no longer thinking about the robbery and is back to thinking about women
If you want skirts, sit back and observe
Warren G is telling the guys to relax and watch him get some girls
I just left a gang of those over there on the curb
Warren G just saw a group of girls on the side of the road
Now Nate got the freaks, and that's a known fact
Nate is taking care of getting the girls now
Before I got jacked I was on the same track
Warren G was on his way to getting girls before the robbery happened
Back up, back up cause it's on
Warren G and Nate Dogg are ready for whatever comes their way
N-A-T-E and me: the Warren to the G
Nate Dogg and Warren G are ready to work together and take on any challenge
Just like I thought
Things are going as Warren G expected
They were in the same spot
The girls he saw earlier are still in the same place
In need of some desperate help
The girls need help with something
But Nate Dogg and the G-child
Nate Dogg and Warren G
Were in need of something else
Nate Dogg and Warren G have their own needs and desires
One of them dames was sexy as hell
One of the girls was very attractive
I said ooh, I like your size
Warren G compliments the girl's appearance
She said my car's broke down and you seem real nice
The girl explains that her car is not working and thinks Warren G is nice
Would you let me ride
The girl asks Warren G if he will give her a ride somewhere
I got a car full of girls and it's going real swell
Warren G has a car full of girls already and they are all having a good time together
The next stop is the Eastside Motel
They are headed to the Eastside Motel
I'm tweaking into a whole new era
Warren G is entering a new phase in his life
G-Funk, step to this, I dare ya
Warren G wants people to check out his new style of music
Funk on a whole new level
Warren G's new style of music is different from anything else
The rhythm is the bass and the bass is the treble
Warren G's music has a unique sound where the bass and treble work together
Chords, strings, we brings
Warren G and his crew bring the sounds of real instruments to their music
Melody, G-Funk
The melody is the key element in Warren G's G-Funk style
Where rhythm is life
Music is a part of life and is inseparable from it
And life is rhythm
Life is all about being in rhythm and in sync with the world
If you know like I know
If you understand what I'm saying
You don't wanna step to this
You don't want to challenge or mess with Warren G
It's the G-Funk era
Warren G's music is part of a new era and style
Funked out with a gangsta twist
Warren G's music is funky and has a gangster edge to it
If you smoke like I smoke
If you smoke weed like I do
Then you high like everyday
Then you are high all the time
And if your ass is a buster
If you are a weak person who can't keep up
213 will regulate
213, Warren G's area code, will take care of you and put you in your place
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER, NATHANIEL HALE, WARREN III GRIFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@em0r0n
If you listen to this in 2024 you have awesome musical taste
@mofadavid7603
I
@Djdjdjfnnff
Damm 50 likes
@olafelsberry9271
cause its some damn good shit
@CheminisVienetas
Yeah, this is timeless, play this anyone and they'll bump their heads
@cityofdreams23
here man!
@radiclesmadicles490
R.I.P Nate dogg
R.I.P eazy-e
R.I.P Tupac
R.I.P biggie
@naoufel3490
And RIP BIG L
@xvixyx7599
@@robloxboy2296 i bet you get bullied
@knightvision666
eazy aids. Lmao.