Ricky in Church
Warren G Lyrics


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Good evening, morning, afternoon, wherever, whosenever,
whatsenever, we wouldn't give a damn.
We want to welcome you back into the house
of G-Funk.
Hmm? That's right.
Since we last left ya, we had went international.
And one thing we noticed about everywhere we went,
it's a whole lotta folk funkin',
and don't know what the funk they funkin' wit.




Huh?
Look out there now. We came to bring it.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Warren G's song "Ricky in Church" are an introduction to the world of G-Funk, which is the unique style of music that Warren G has popularized. The lyrics open with a welcoming message to all listeners, regardless of the time of day or their identity. The rapper suggests that he and his followers don't care about the conventions of society; they are only concerned with the joy and happiness that their music brings.


As the song progresses, Warren G observes that people all over the world are "funkin'," meaning that they are dancing and partying. However, he notes that many of these people are unfamiliar with the principles of G-Funk, and are consequently "funkin' wit" something that they don't understand. This is a subtle commentary on the ways in which popular music can be appropriated and misunderstood by different cultures and subcultures.


Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together, regardless of their differences. It also serves as a call to action, encouraging people to embrace the unique style and ethos of G-Funk, and to use it as a means of connecting with others.


* The song "Ricky in Church" appeared on Warren G's 1994 album "Regulate... G Funk Era."
* The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching #2 on the Billboard 200 chart and going triple-platinum.
* The album also spawned the hit singles "Regulate" (featuring Nate Dogg) and "This D.J."
* The song takes its title from the character Ricky Baker, played by Morris Chestnut, in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood.
* The song features a sample from the song "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" by Michael McDonald.
* The song was produced by Warren G and features guest vocals from Ricky Harris.
* The song was praised for its smooth, laid-back vibe and catchy chorus.
* The lyrics of the song reflect the G-Funk philosophy, which emphasizes "funkiness" and positivity.
* The song's title and lyrics are often interpreted as a commentary on the role of the church in African American communities.
* The chords for "Ricky in Church" are not readily available, as the song's instrumental backing consists primarily of programmed drum beats and sampled music.


Chords: unavailable


Line by Line Meaning

Good evening, morning, afternoon, wherever, whosenever, whatsenever, we wouldn't give a damn.
Greetings to everyone, regardless of the time or place, as we do not discriminate. We are happy to see all of you here.


We want to welcome you back into the house of G-Funk.
We are inviting all of you back into the genre of G-Funk music, which is our chosen art form.


Hmm? That's right.
We want to make sure everyone is paying attention and agreeing with us.


Since we last left ya, we had went international.
Since we were last here, we have traveled around the world and gained a lot of experience.


And one thing we noticed about everywhere we went, it's a whole lotta folk funkin',
In every place we have visited, there are many people trying to make music in the style of G-Funk.


and don't know what the funk they funkin' wit.
However, many of these people are not familiar with the true essence of G-Funk music and its history.


Huh? Look out there now. We came to bring it.
But here we are, ready to showcase our talents and share our knowledge with all of you. We are here to set things right and bring true G-Funk back into the spotlight.




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

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