You Never Know
Warren G Lyrics


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Got a little something for the summertime
While you on the grind
Getting yours
Hell yeah! I'm getting mine
I take trips and dips just to recline
I blaze up the orange weed
To relax my mind
Spend time with my kids on the weekdays
And I holla at my momma and my
Grandma on the threeway
She say, If you do right
Baby boy I promise you live
A long life
I can't argue
I try hard to
Not blast niggas
I walk past niggas
With my head up to the skedai
Nigga tried to pull a fast one
On Snoop Dogg
To get some shut eye
What I do to him I can't speak
You know the episode
And the code on the street
I keep it all the scriffin' y'all
But real street for y'all
Cause you never know
When you're gonna go, no

You never know where this road's gonna take you
Got to be strong
You got to hold on
Cause you never know, where
This life's gonna lead you
Just Hold on
You never know

From the killing
The robbing
The squabbing
And jacking
Car jacks to kidnaps
What? Niggas be acting a fool
Trying to set me up at the park
But I'm cool
Act a fool
My daddy said throw them thangs
And stay strong
My momma got sick
So I'ma keep it strong
As long as I got my feet in the game
And make this beats
And bring heat to the game
Fuck the fame
I got a little boy to see through
And him without me
Is like me without you
Keep it true
And stay down for your grips
Homies and licks staying tight
Like this
You never know

You never know where this road's gonna take you
Got to be strong
You got to hold on
Cause you never know, where
This life's gonna lead you
Just Hold on
You never know

You niggas never know
Which man are blasted for
Never know which man to kill
Just to settle the score
It wasn't long ago
I had this partner of mine
Knew him just a short time
But he's stuck in my mind
My nigga lived perfect
Said the streets wasn't worth it
If you don't die rich in the game
Then what's the purpose for this struggle?
We stay piece to puzzle
Invest half the wealth
And pray to god it double
We just in this
Trying to get rich at the interest
Keep it pimping
Stay with niggas that's relentless
Smoke dough
Just because I say so
Money pronto
And niggas never would know
They never know nigga

You never know where this road's gonna take you
Got to be strong
You got to hold on
Cause you never know, where
This life's gonna lead you
Just Hold on
You never know

You never know where this road's gonna take you
Got to be strong
You got to hold on
Cause you never know, where
This life's gonna lead you




Just Hold on
You never know

Overall Meaning

In "You Never Know," Warren G raps about the unpredictability of life and the importance of staying strong through its ups and downs. He celebrates the summer season and the fruits of his labor, while also acknowledging the dangers and risks of street life. He alludes to a conflict involving Snoop Dogg that he cannot openly discuss due to the street code of silence. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of loyalty and the need to stay grounded in a world that can quickly turn against you. The chorus repeats the message that you never know where life will take you, so you must hold on and be strong.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a little something for the summertime
I have something special and enjoyable that I plan to do during the summer season.


While you on the grind
While you're working hard and trying to achieve success.


Getting yours
You're trying to make progress and obtain success in your own way.


Hell yeah! I'm getting mine
Yes, I am achieving what I want and making progress towards my goals.


I take trips and dips just to recline
I take relaxing trips and breaks to unwind and ease my mind from stress.


I blaze up the orange weed
I smoke marijuana to relax and relieve stress.


To relax my mind
I use marijuana to calm and soothe my mind and reduce stress.


Spend time with my kids on the weekdays
I prioritize spending time with my children during the weekdays.


And I holla at my momma and my Grandma on the threeway
I talk to my mother and grandmother together on a three-way phone call.


She say, If you do right Baby boy I promise you live A long life
My grandmother advises me that living a righteous life leads to a long and fulfilling life.


I can't argue
I cannot disagree with this advice and wisdom from my grandmother.


I try hard to Not blast niggas
I work hard to avoid violent confrontations and arguments with other people.


I walk past niggas
I choose not to engage with or get involved with certain people.


With my head up to the skedai
I walk with confidence and pride.


Nigga tried to pull a fast one On Snoop Dogg
Someone attempted to deceive or harm Snoop Dogg in a sneaky or quick way.


To get some shut eye
To get some sleep, rest or relaxation.


What I do to him I can't speak
I cannot disclose what actions I took against this person.


You know the episode And the code on the street
Those familiar with street culture and behavior know the situation and the unwritten laws that govern it.


I keep it all the scriffin' y'all But real street for y'all
I keep it real and speak the truth, but in a way that is respectful and appropriate.


Cause you never know When you're gonna go, no
You never know when you will die, so it's important to live honestly and without regret.


From the killing The robbing The squabbing And jacking
From acts of murder, theft, physical fights, and carjacking.


Car jacks to kidnaps What? Niggas be acting a fool
From stealing cars to kidnapping people, some people behave irrationally and foolishly.


Trying to set me up at the park But I'm cool Act a fool
Someone tried to trick or trap me in a park, but I remain calm and react intelligently to avoid danger.


My daddy said throw them thangs And stay strong
My father taught me to defend myself and resist bullies and to remain emotionally strong.


My momma got sick So I'ma keep it strong
My mother became ill, so I keep myself strong to support and care for her.


As long as I got my feet in the game And make this beats And bring heat to the game
As long as I'm actively participating and making contributions to the music industry, I will continue to be successful and drive change.


Fuck the fame I got a little boy to see through And him without me Is like me without you
I'm not driven by the desire for fame, but the need to provide and care for my son, who is as important to me as I am to him.


Keep it true And stay down for your grips Homies and licks staying tight Like this
Stay true to your values and be loyal to your friends and allies to maintain a strong bond and support system.


Smoke dough Just because I say so Money pronto And niggas never would know
I smoke marijuana for my own reasons and to cope with life's stresses, but I keep my financial matters and plans private and confidential.


You niggas never know Which man are blasted for Never know which man to kill Just to settle the score
People living in the streets and engaging in violence often cannot anticipate who will be targeted or killed in retaliatory acts.


It wasn't long ago I had this partner of mine Knew him just a short time But he's stuck in my mind
I had a close friend who I did not know for very long, but whom I still remember fondly and with gratitude.


My nigga lived perfect Said the streets wasn't worth it
My friend lived a positive, law-abiding life and felt that the risks and dangers of street life were not worth pursuing.


If you don't die rich in the game Then what's the purpose for this struggle?
If you do not achieve success and wealth as a result of your efforts and hard work, then what was the point of struggling in the first place?


We stay piece to puzzle Invest half the wealth And pray to god it double
We maintain a balanced life and financial strategy, investing half of our wealth and hoping that it will double with time and fortune.


We just in this Trying to get rich at the interest Keep it pimping Stay with niggas that's relentless
We are all in this world trying to attain wealth by earning high interest rates and maintaining a strong work ethic, and we should surround ourselves with people who share our drive and determination.


You never know nigga
You can never anticipate or predict what life will bring you, so remain vigilant and prepared for whatever comes your way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LATE BANKOUADAGBA, WARREN III GRIFFIN, LIONEL RICHIE, CALVIN BROADUS

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Enrique DeloSantos

Love reading the comments of where everyone was at when they first listened to this track.

This reminds me of working my first job out of high school and riding in my first car. An 89 Corolla with a stereo I put in with the face able to be pulled out. I was 18 would always make sure to put this song on when driving home, the whole future ahead of me

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