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.
So Many Ways )
Warren G Lyrics
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Ya know we said things won for Warren G, and soon turned superstar
11-10-7 D that was my intro
But now in 94, I'm rollin a 64
'Cause things get shady where the grass is greener
Niggaz throwin up sets in hoods like they neva seen a
Young mack daddy do his thing 'cause I pack right
And its a shame how the game must be played
It was told never fold by the niggaz you can't fade
So raise up off this young hog
'Cause I heard you punkin some but you can't punk me y'all
I got my own thang 'cause I let my nuts hang
If you want to bring it, bring it on no pain no gain
So as I creep can you peep what I speak
Techniques unique, so what you sayin is obsolete
So there it is as I go about my days
I can only bring it to you like this in so many ways
[Chorus]
Hey, hey, hey this is Warren G you know
And I was in Baghdad
Before these lil youngstaz was in they Daddy bag
Ya know, yeah, they in violation Wayniac so hound em
It's all plain and simple
I roll just to serve a lifetime wit my niggaz
Idiotic fools can't figure
The way I display or should I say more than that
Its crucial when I name how many niggaz got my back
Neva lack, the skills when its time to handle mine
You can't front if you want to but you still know the time
I'm, the nigga that they call Wayniac (what that mean)
I'm the nigga stayin down for the home team
So if you didn't know let me slow ya roll
This pro is on the go with some shit you ain't heard before
So recognize game in your face
A touch of the bass then I'm gone without a trace
[Chorus]
I stay true to the game
But some stay blind to the fact
That if I don't look good, you don't look good
So please rearrange and change the shit you doin'
You fuckin' yourself 'cause you the one gettin' screwed
As I, ease on down the rick road
As I shift from first to second, cruise control
So blaze up the Buddha
'Cause I got drink, and don't think
We don't roll without a full tank
Of that bomb ass shit called the funk
'Cause I am the G and the funk is what you want
Now, lets take a trip to the other side of town
Niggaz flip flop and they neva stay down
Want to be all they can be, but gettin' held back
Tryin' to take what is mine, (what) what type of shit is that?
So, this is for the homies stay down for your pay
I can't only bring it to you like this in so many ways
[Chorus]
Warren G's "So Many Ways" is a celebration of G-Funk, an absolute classic of its genre. Warren notes how he initially started rapping with an 11-10-7 D intro, but has now switched to a 64 in 1994. He talks about how he has evolved over the years and how he has 44 ways to make anyone act appropriately. Warren G puts emphasis on the rap game, saying how it can be a dirty game to play, and how it was important to never fold under any circumstances.
He warns anyone that tries to punk him that he will never back down and how he has his own unique style. Besides that, he conveys his idea of being true to the game and how he will never lose his loyalty towards it. The song deals with supremacy and power, and Warren G's confidence is apparent throughout the song. The song also features a chorus that talks about his status as a veteran of the rap game and how the new artists that are trying to emerge in the industry still have a lot to learn.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, nah ya goin miss up on the G-Funk era,
Don't miss out on the era of G-Funk music
Ya know we said things won for Warren G, and soon turned superstar
We said things would work out for Warren G and he would become a superstar
11-10-7 D that was my intro
My introduction was to rap the numbers 11-10-7 D
But now in 94, I'm rollin a 64
In 1994, I am driving a '64 Chevy
'Cause things get shady where the grass is greener
People get greedy and disloyal when they see something better
Niggaz throwin up sets in hoods like they neva seen a
People are representing gangs in neighborhoods they don't belong to
Young mack daddy do his thing 'cause I pack right
I am successful because I am well-equipped and confident
I got 44 ways to make you act right
I have many methods to get people to behave properly
And its a shame how the game must be played
It's unfortunate how things work in the entertainment industry
It was told never fold by the niggaz you can't fade
I was taught to never give up by those who I couldn't be defeated by
So raise up off this young hog
Leave me alone
'Cause I heard you punkin some but you can't punk me y'all
You may have intimidated others, but not me
I got my own thang 'cause I let my nuts hang
I have a unique style and I am confident in myself
If you want to bring it, bring it on no pain no gain
If you want to challenge me, I am ready to face it without fear
So as I creep can you peep what I speak
Can you understand what I am saying as I move steadily?
Techniques unique, so what you sayin is obsolete
My methods are original, so what you are saying is outdated
So there it is as I go about my days
This is what my life is like as I go through my days
I can only bring it to you like this in so many ways
This is how I can express myself in many different ways
[Chorus]
Refrain of the song
Hey, hey, hey this is Warren G you know
This is Warren G speaking
And I was in Baghdad
I have had experiences in the world beyond music
Before these lil youngstaz was in they Daddy bag
Before these young people were born
Ya know, yeah, they in violation Wayniac so hound em
They are breaking the rules, Wayniac, so go after them
It's all plain and simple
It's easy to understand
I roll just to serve a lifetime wit my niggaz
I am here to support my friends for a lifetime
Idiotic fools can't figure
Some people are too stupid to understand
The way I display or should I say more than that
The way I present myself, or even more than that
Its crucial when I name how many niggaz got my back
It's important to mention how many people support me
Neva lack, the skills when its time to handle mine
I always have the skills to handle my business
You can't front if you want to but you still know the time
Don't pretend to be something you're not, because you still understand reality
I'm, the nigga that they call Wayniac (what that mean)
They call me Wayniac (a nickname), do you know what that means?
I'm the nigga stayin down for the home team
I am loyal to my community
So if you didn't know let me slow ya roll
If you don't understand, let me explain it to you
This pro is on the go with some shit you ain't heard before
I am moving forward with unique and fresh ideas
So recognize game in your face
Accept the truth that is being presented before you
A touch of the bass then I'm gone without a trace
I make an impact with my music and then disappear
I stay true to the game
I remain loyal to the music industry
But some stay blind to the fact
Some people refuse to acknowledge the truth
That if I don't look good, you don't look good
If I am not successful, then it reflects badly on everyone
So please rearrange and change the shit you doin'
Please change your ways
You fuckin' yourself 'cause you the one gettin' screwed
You are harming yourself by making bad decisions
As I, ease on down the rick road
As I calmly move forward in life
As I shift from first to second, cruise control
As I change gears while driving in cruise control
So blaze up the Buddha
Smoke some marijuana
'Cause I got drink, and don't think
I have alcohol and I am not afraid to use it
We don't roll without a full tank
We don't go anywhere without being fully prepared
Of that bomb ass shit called the funk
We need the powerful music called the funk
'Cause I am the G and the funk is what you want
I am Warren G, and you want to listen to the funky music I make
Now, lets take a trip to the other side of town
Now, let's explore a different part of town
Niggaz flip flop and they neva stay down
People are indecisive and don't stay loyal to their beliefs
Want to be all they can be, but gettin' held back
They want to reach their full potential, but something is stopping them
Tryin' to take what is mine, (what) what type of shit is that?
They are trying to take what belongs to me, what kind of behavior is that?
So, this is for the homies stay down for your pay
This is for the friends who remain loyal and work hard to earn their money
I can't only bring it to you like this in so many ways
This is the only way I can present my message in many different forms
[Chorus]
Refrain of the song
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: DEWAYNE WILLIAMS, WARREN III GRIFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sara Wu
This song made me crazy
Warren G go in soo hard on this right here, straight up BANGAAA! Even though he just be using that A U T H E N T I C V I E W S it dont change the fact that he is a really talented artist β€
Charlie Cane
Man... this album captured a whole era even here in South Africa.
This album was dope
Yvonne D Cave
Eish !:I remember π₯
Claude Gulston
Man I was in standard 5, 1995. Lol. Legendary. ππ»
Tarryn George
β@Claude Gulston
Yip, me, too:) std 5 in 1995. My eldest brother thought back then that he was Warren G :π
Marcus PIFPIN
Criminally underrated. Love the musicality of his production
MALIK AK
Marcus Tayebwa
Right
Robin Tate
Lyrics too.
Midship Sport
nah! Rated G
Brain Donor
Saved Def Jam this album.
Was huge.