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.

Yo' Sassy Ways
Warren G Lyrics

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(feat. Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg)
We'll like to welcome why'all back to the club
I'm your host this evening, Mr. Tadah!
Ya dig, club Toe Jam, is once again off the hook
For ladies night, ya dig, everynight
Right now, we would like to bring something very special for you
Check it out

[Nate Dogg]
Oooooooooooooooh
I like them girls with the tight black skin, dark and fine
that's the kind of girl I want to play with tonight
I want to do some nasty thangs, want to make her scream my name
I like the girls that don't say, "what?," know that she fine
Always knows her line, because she knows she's a dime
Put her on platinum chains, got her own cash and things
I like them girls, their sassy ways, sassy ways
Oh I like them girls, man I could stay there for days
Ooooooooooooooooh

[Snoop Dogg]
Why you so cute, why you so big
Why you bullshitin', come and deal with a pimp
Put your bags in the trunk, holla at your boy
You can spend the night, we at the Elroy
Doing things that we shouldn't, couldn't
Girl you got that good chocolate pudding
The best in hood, what's goodin'
She got the wizard of west wood, like old John Wooding
But how could I need that
I'm looking for feedback, because I can't believe that
I fell into a little tree sap
I got a woman at home, ain't fell in love where the weeds at
Started off with a dime, but by the time I was thug
She was less than a duece, I'm telling the truth
Confessing with you, I'm just messing with you
Because on the real baby girl, you put in the S in Snoop

[Warren G]
See I rock baby, nonstop baby
Warren G baby, shake that thang lady
I see you picky lady, you be tweaking lady
Pulling that '38 snub out your stock end baby
You put the G in the dub, we hot fuckin' in the tub
I ain't trippin' off baby, so why you trippin' off 'cause
I'm trying to get my money right
So you could kick it with baby, but get your mind right
What the fuck is up, you messing with a G
Warren to the L to the be and the see
Regulate get cocked and be original
The game don't wait for female individuals

So what you saying, you trippin' off my homeboy
We ride like that, you know what I'm sayin'
Hey baby, just take the grabic

[Nate Dogg]
Oooooooooooooooh

Overall Meaning

The opening of "Yo' Sassy Ways" by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg welcomes the audience back to Club Toe Jam. Mr. Tadah announces that it's ladies night, and then he introduces a special guest to the stage. Nate Dogg starts by confessing his fondness for women of African descent. He appreciates the girls that look good and know how to act right. Moreover, he showcases his interest in satisfying their "nasty thangs" and making them scream his name, revealing his sexually aggressive personality. Snoop Dogg's verse follows, where he compliments the female's beauty, and invites her to accompany him. The rapper brags about the woman's "good chocolate pudding" and suggests that he is willing to do things that they shouldn't have been doing.

Finally, Warren G's verse highlights the sense of scandalousness of the nightclub. He tells a story of a girl who expresses her attraction to gang violence by pointing a gun at her lover. He considers that he's not taken aback by it, and he's willing to be with her regardless. Warren G also emphasizes that he's trying to be financially stable, and it's not easy being with him. Terminating the song with Nate Dogg's signature ad-lib that brings everything together, he sings "Oooooooooooooooh" again.

Overall, the song's theme is derived from sex and relationships, revolving around the excitement and risks that tend to accompany life. The lyrics of "Yo' Sassy Ways" display the rappers' admiration for women's confidence and allude to engaging in sexual activity.

Line by Line Meaning

We'll like to welcome why'all back to the club
We are happy to welcome you back to our club

I'm your host this evening, Mr. Tadah!
I will be your host tonight, my name is Mr. Tadah

Ya dig, club Toe Jam, is once again off the hook
You know what I mean, our club Toe Jam is really great once again

For ladies night, ya dig, everynight
Our club is hosting a ladies' night every night

Right now, we would like to bring something very special for you
We have a special treat for you lined up

Oooooooooooooooh
Expressing excitement or admiration vocally

I like them girls with the tight black skin, dark and fine
I prefer girls with tight, dark skin that are attractive

that's the kind of girl I want to play with tonight
I would love to spend the night with a girl like that

I want to do some nasty thangs, want to make her scream my name
I have some explicit desires and want to be intimate with her

I like the girls that don't say, "what?", know that she fine
I like girls who are confident and know they are attractive

Always knows her line, because she knows she's a dime
She knows what to say because she knows she's worth it

Put her on platinum chains, got her own cash and things
She's independent, wealthy and valuable

I like them girls, their sassy ways, sassy ways
I like girls with attitudes, confidence and style

Oh I like them girls, man I could stay there for days
I really like these girls and could spend a lot of time with them

Why you so cute, why you so big
Asking the girl why she is so beautiful and well-endowed

Why you bullshitin', come and deal with a pimp
Asking her to stop playing games and be with me

Put your bags in the trunk, holla at your boy
Put your bags in the car and talk to me

You can spend the night, we at the Elroy
You can spend the night with me at the Elroy (hotel)

Doing things that we shouldn't, couldn't
Doing things that we shouldn't be doing, but can't resist

Girl you got that good chocolate pudding
She has a desirable and pleasurable body

The best in hood, what's goodin'
She has the best body in the neighborhood, what's up with that?

She got the wizard of west wood, like old John Wooding
She has magical and undeniable attraction, similar to John Wooden's basketball prowess.

But how could I need that
But I don't need that kind of trouble

I'm looking for feedback, because I can't believe that
I'm asking others for their opinions because I can't believe this situation

I fell into a little tree sap
I got myself into a sticky situation

I got a woman at home, ain't fell in love where the weeds at
I have a woman at home and didn't plan on falling in love anywhere else

Started off with a dime, but by the time I was thug
It started out great, but it took a wrong turn

She was less than a duece, I'm telling the truth
She didn't turn out to be the perfect match for me

Confessing with you, I'm just messing with you
I'm confessing the truth to you, but I'm just joking around

Because on the real baby girl, you put in the S in Snoop
You make me look really good or cool, like the letter “S” in ‘Snoop’.

See I rock baby, nonstop baby
I am amazing and rock nonstop

Warren G baby, shake that thang lady
My name is Warren G, show off your moves girl

I see you picky lady, you be tweaking lady
You're a very selective lady, you're freaking out girl

Pulling that '38 snub out your stock end baby
Taking out your gun from the holster girl

You put the G in the dub, we hot fuckin' in the tub
You make me look good, and we're intimate in the tub

I ain't trippin' off baby, so why you trippin' off 'cause
I'm not mad or worrying, so why are you so worked up?

I'm trying to get my money right
I'm trying to get my finances in order

So you could kick it with baby, but get your mind right
So we could spend time together, but get your thoughts organized

What the fuck is up, you messing with a G
What's going on? You're messing with someone who is very important

Warren to the L to the be and the see
My name is Warren, that's the letter L, B and C

Regulate get cocked and be original
Be unique and creative

The game don't wait for female individuals
You need to be assertive and take action to succeed

So what you saying, you trippin' off my homeboy
What are you saying? Are you upset with my friend?

We ride like that, you know what I'm sayin'
That's how we do things, do you understand what I'm saying?

Hey baby, just take the grabic
Just relax and enjoy what's happening

Oooooooooooooooh
Expressing excitement or admiration vocally

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NATHANIEL HALE, CALVIN CORDAZAR BROADUS, WARREN III GRIFFIN

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