Been A Long Time
Xzibit feat. Nate Dogg Lyrics

Rrrah, uhh, bitch!
Introduction of Saafir as a radio host

It's radio radio station, cat Xzibit huh?
Saafir continues to introduce Xzibit as the radio station's host

K-W-Balls, Daniel Thompson hold like this
Saafir gives a shout-out to the radio station's hosts

Like that in fact, with a fat-ass Battlecat track
Saafir introduces the music being played on the show

I'm takin caller number one, that is..
Saafir invites the first caller to the show

Rrrah uhh, bitch - you took too long
Saafir expresses frustration at the first caller for taking too long

Caller number two like this..
Saafir invites the second caller to the show

Bounce up out of the house close to midnight
Xzibit describes leaving his house at night

Full rack up in the back {*BZZ BZZ*} shit is tight
Xzibit has a lot of equipment in his car and everything is in order

Full charge and I'm out for somethin
Xzibit is ready for action and ready to do something

Mass production, Battlecat bang percussion
Xzibit is ready to make hit songs with Battlecat's beats playing on the radio show

End of discussion, hittin some corners, rearrange thangs
Xzibit knows what he wants and will make it happen, even if it means changing things up

and brang change, we expand California
Xzibit and his crew are putting California on the map and making changes

Listen - I lost more than I can ever gain back
Xzibit has lost a lot in his life and will never be able to fully recover

from this road to riches, makin my heart turn black
Xzibit's quest for money and success has made him cynical and jaded

So I'm cold to bitches, and I never call back
Xzibit doesn't trust anyone and doesn't bother with relationships

Plus I'm stoned and vicious, lay your whole hood flat
Xzibit is not afraid to stand up for himself and will do whatever it takes to win

Get your, shit together nigga Big Snoop Dogg told me
Xzibit is imparting wisdom he learned from Snoop Dogg

'Do music and leave that other shit alone homey'
Snoop Dogg advised Xzibit to focus on his music career and not get involved in anything else

We came from dust, the X-odus, the hard to touch
Xzibit and his crew came from nothing and rose up to become great

y'all niggaz ain't fuckin with us, and plus
Xzibit is confident in his skills and knows that no one can match them

it ain't nothin like standin on your own two
Xzibit values independence and being self-reliant

So run them streets, but never let 'em run you
Xzibit advises his listeners to be street-smart but not let the streets control them

Time is steady wastin, steady wastin
Nate Dogg sings about the fleeting nature of time

Since time won't wait for me, yeah, won't wait, won't wait
Time does not stop for anyone and Nate Dogg is aware of that

Just give me a beat that's bang, give me a beat that's bangin
Nate Dogg desires a catchy, upbeat musical rhythm

I'll bust 'til I'm deceased, yeah, wooo-oooh, ooh-ooh-ooooh
Nate Dogg will continue singing until his final breath

Tune in, witness the rise of a icon
Xzibit encourages his listeners to watch his rise to fame

The python wrap around 'til your breath gone
Xzibit compares himself to a snake that will constrict you until you are breathless

The upper echelon, and I'm the cat you pull a weapon on
Xzibit has reached the highest level of success and is seen as a threat by some

and want to squeeze 'til my life is gone?
Xzibit questions whether people are willing to take his life for his success

Back to the wall and trust nobody
Xzibit is wary of those around him and doesn't trust anyone

Sippin Cognac with Kurupt, Young Gotti
Xzibit is drinking with Kurupt and Young Gotti, his friends and collaborators

Somebody gotta recognize this
Xzibit wants people to acknowledge his talents and success

Throw fo' fingers up, add a thumb, then make it a fist
Xzibit demonstrates a gang sign that represents unity and strength

Number one draft pick, lead the league in assists
Xzibit is the top choice and his assistance is valuable

Give a fuck how you decorate your neck and your wrists
Xzibit doesn't care about jewelry and appearance

You just settin yourself up for the twist (gimme that) it's like this
Xzibit warns those who flaunt their wealth that they are exposing themselves to danger

Only a few slide through like the Schindler's List
Xzibit is selective about who he allows in his inner circle

Who's the bitch, who's the mack, what's worse
Xzibit asks who is the weak link and who is admirable

the niggaz that bring in the coke or smoke the crack?
Xzibit questions whether drug dealers or drug addicts are worse

Metaphor figure four let it break your back (yeah)
Xzibit uses a wrestling move as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles

It's been a long time, where the gangstas at?
Xzibit wonders where the tough, street-smart individuals have gone

Damn it feels good to be back in the saddle
Xzibit is happy to be successful again

On top of the game, crackin the frame, the heat of the battle
Xzibit is dominating the music industry despite the intense competition

Been a long time comin but we waited
Xzibit's success was slow to come, but he and his crew patiently waited for it

Xzibit went from bein hated, to makin the whole world say it
Xzibit has gone from being disliked to being widely recognized and admired

Give a fuck if the radio play it
Xzibit doesn't care if his music is played on the radio or not

Niggaz fall like the domino effect and you can't delay it
Xzibit notes that when one person falls, others tend to follow quickly

It ain't about who you are when you're makin your stack
Xzibit believes that success should be judged by how much money one makes

It's the look that's on your face when you givin it back
Xzibit believes true success is reflected in one's generous spirit

So picture that
Xzibit challenges his listeners to imagine themselves being successful and giving back

My mind keeps on trippin, trippin.. trippin like ev-ery-day
Nate Dogg's mind is constantly wandering and it's difficult to focus on just one thing

Yeah, it's been a long time
Reiteration that it's been a long time since Xzibit has tasted success