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.
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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
Niggas throwin' up sets in hoods like they never 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 niggas 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 wanna 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Techniques unique, so what you sayin' is obsolete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
Its all plain and simple
I roll just to serve a lifetime wit my niggas
Idiotic fools can't figure
The way I display or should I say more than that
Its crucial when I name how many niggas got my back
Neva lack, the skills when its time to handle mine
You can't front if you wanna 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
Niggas flip flop and they never stay down
Wanna 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]
In Warren G's song, "So Many Ways," he talks about his rise to fame in the G-Funk era. He mentions his intro, which was a chord progression of 11-10-7 D, but now in 1994, he is rolling in a 64 because things get shady where the grass is greener. He refers to how many people throw up sets in hoods even though they have never seen a young mack daddy do his thing. He goes on to say that he has 44 ways to make you act right and how it's a shame how the game must be played. Moreover, he mentions how he was told never to fold by the niggas he can't fade. Warren G goes on to say how he got his own thang and how he lets his nuts hang. If you want to bring it, bring it on no pain, no gain. So as he creeps, he wonders if you can peep what he speaks, and his techniques are unique. What you're saying is obsolete, and so there it is. As he goes about his days, he can only bring it to you like this in so many ways.
Warren G's song "So Many Ways" was initially released on his debut album "Regulate... G Funk Era," which was released in 1994. The intro of the song utilizes a three-chord progression of 11-10-7 D, which is unique from his other works. The song features Nate Dogg's vocals of the chorus. Warren G sampled vocals from the song "Do You See What I See?" by Chimney Choir. Warren G appeared in a promo commercial for the NBA finals, where the instrumental track of "So Many Ways" was used. The song performed well on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the US Rhythmic chart. It was also deemed a "Hot Shot Debut" on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. "So Many Ways" appeared in the soundtrack for the comedy movie "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood." It was sampled in the song "Make It Hot" by Nicole Wray featuring Missy Elliott and Mocha. The music video showcases Warren G driving around Los Angeles and appearing at various locations while rapping.
Chords:
11-10-7 D
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, nah ya goin' miss up on the G-Funk era,
Don't miss out on the G-Funk era
Ya know we said things won for Warren G, and soon turned superstar
We talked about how Warren G's skills would make him famous
11-10-7 D that was my intro
My intro used to be 11-10-7 D
But now in 94, I'm rollin' a 64
Now in '94, I'm driving a 1964 Chevy Impala
'cause things get shady where the grass is greener
People act suspicious when they think someone else has it better
Niggas throwin' up sets in hoods like they never seen a
People claiming gang affiliations in neighborhoods where they don't belong
Young mack daddy do his thing 'cause I pack right
I'm a young, confident guy who carries a gun for protection
I got 44 ways to make you act right
I know how to handle myself in any situation
And its a shame how the game must be played
It's unfortunate that life is so competitive
It was told never fold by the niggas you can't fade
Real friends will always have your back and advise you to not give in to pressure
So raise up off this young hog
Stop trying to intimidate me
'cause I heard you punkin' some but you can't punk me y'all
Don't try to bully me, because it won't work
I got my own thang 'cause I let my nuts hang
I do things my way and don't let others influence me
If you wanna bring it, bring it on no pain no gain
I'm ready for any challenge, and willing to endure hardship to succeed
So as I creep can you peep what I speak
Pay attention to what I'm saying as I move around unnoticed
Techniques unique, so what you sayin' is obsolete
My methods are innovative and your ideas are outdated
So there it is as I go about my days
That's just how things are while I live my life
I can only bring it to you like this in so many ways
I can only express myself in a limited number of ways
[Chorus]
Refrain
Hey, hey, hey this is Warren G you know
This is Warren G, in case you didn't know
And I was in Baghdad
I've been around for a while, like when I was in Baghdad
Before these lil' youngstaz was in they Daddy bag
Before these young kids were even born or aware of what's going on
Ya know, yeah, they in violation Wayniac so hound em
They are in trouble, so go after them, Wayniac
Its all plain and simple
It's easy to understand
I roll just to serve a lifetime wit my niggas
I'm loyal to my friends for life
Idiotic fools can't figure
Stupid people can't grasp
The way I display or should I say more than that
The way I present myself, or even more to it than that
Its crucial when I name how many niggas got my back
It's important to me to mention how many people support me
Neva lack, the skills when its time to handle mine
I never lack the ability to deal with things when I need to
You can't front if you wanna but you still know the time
You can try to pretend, but you still know what's going on
I'm, the nigga that they call Wayniac (what that mean)
I'm known as Wayniac (do you understand what that means?)
I'm the nigga stayin' down for the home team
I'm committed to representing where I come from
So if you didn't know let me slow ya roll
If you're not aware, let me explain it to you
This pro is on the go with some shit you ain't heard before
I'm always moving forward and creating new things
So recognize game in your face
Understand and appreciate what I'm doing
A touch of the bass then I'm gone without a trace
I'll have an impact, then disappear
[Chorus]
Refrain
I stay true to the game
I remain loyal to my profession
But some stay blind to the fact
But some people don't see what's really going on
That if I don't look good, you don't look good
If I'm not succeeding, it reflects poorly on everyone around me
So please rearrange and change the shit you doin
So please reconsider your actions and behavior
You fuckin' yourself 'cause you the one gettin screwed
You're hurting yourself by engaging in self-destructive behavior
As I, ease on down the rick road
As I casually travel down the road of life
As I shift from first to second, cruise control
As I shift gears and automate certain aspects of my life
So blaze up the Buddha
So smoke some weed
'cause I got drink, and don't think
Because I also have alcohol and don't underestimate me
We don't roll without a full tank
We don't go anywhere without enough supplies
Of that bomb ass shit called the funk
Of that high-quality marijuana known as 'the funk'
'cause I am the G and the funk is what you want
Because I am the G and I know what you're looking for is 'the funk'
Now, lets take a trip to the other side of town
Now, let's go to a different part of the city
Niggas flip flop and they never stay down
People change their minds and aren't loyal
Wanna be all they can be, but gettin' held back
People want to succeed, but something is preventing them from doing so
Tryin' to take what is mine, (what) what type of shit is that?
Trying to steal what I have, what kind of behavior is that?
So, this is for the homies stay down for your pay
This is for the friends who stay loyal and work hard for their money
I can't only bring it to you like this in so many ways
I can't express this message in an unlimited number of ways
[Chorus]
Refrain
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Desert Boy
Warren is one of the most underrated rappers of all time
Lashone High
Facts
People's VICTORY
If I don't look good we don't look good
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@Art Bags ++++++ you're right !!!
Art Bags
Producer bro, his rapping i great but his production is really fucking funky!!!
DeathWalker420
You clearly dont know warren g if u think he is underrated lmao go repeat your co.ment on another video
SirKeith Vincent
Once again... the song is still fire ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ.
Greg Dorsey
This beat is ๐ฅ.
Greg Dorsey
This beat is ๐ฅ.
ill will 74
This one of my favorite albums