Sets Up
Eastside Swagger: Snoop Dogg's Ode to Grit and Respect
Lyrics
Sets up, chest out, in and out, in and out
Snoop Dogg emphasizes the importance of presenting oneself confidently and assertively, possibly in a street or gang context.
Lift your arm, lift your arm, in a circle, in a circle
Encourages a repetitive physical motion, suggesting a rhythmic or ritualistic expression, reinforcing the theme of confidence and assertion.
Swang out, hang out, bang out
Uses street language to convey a sense of rebellion and toughness.
Show these motherfuckers right where you from
Expresses the need to assert one's identity and origin proudly in the face of challenges or opposition.
Sets up, chest out, in and out, in and out
Repeats the earlier lines, reinforcing the importance of projecting confidence and pride in one's background.
Lift your arm, lift your arm, in a circle, in a circle
-Swang out, hang out, bang out
-Show these motherfuckers right where you from
-Coolest of the cool, I'm the goddamn man
Snoop Dogg asserts his status as a respected figure, highlighting the challenges of a gangster lifestyle and the consequences faced by those who don't truly live it.
Heater so hot need a goddamn fan
-Everybody want gangsta, suckas don't live it
-'Til they talkin' through that glass like, ?See you in a minute'?
-That's not the Bigg Boss Dogg
Shares personal details about Snoop Dogg's upbringing, street affiliations, and lifestyle choices.
I've been in it since a youngin', I'm a Eastside hogg
-21st Street ridin', rollin' with my partners
-Hat to the back in a rag spillin' vodka
-Stompin' through the city in my big blue Chuck's
Describes a casual, rebellious attitude while navigating through the city, with a reference to Chuck Taylor shoes and a carefree disposition.
Lil' homies on the corner not givin' a fuck
-So I chunked up the set like what's happenin' with you
-Shit I just do what I do, I'm just stackin' it too
-Is what he said to a loc as I dipped on out
Uses local slang to describe leaving a location, reinforcing the regional identity and pride associated with being from the Eastside.
Or as we say on the Eastside, you cripped on out
-See the sunshine and palm trees, livin' it up
-Don't forget the block boys givin' it up, where you from loc?
-Sets up, chest out, in and out, in and out
Reiterates the theme of projecting confidence and representing one's background, possibly in the context of gang culture.
Lift your arm, lift your arm, in a circle, in a circle
-Swang out, hang out, bang out
-Show these motherfuckers right where you from
-Sets up, chest out, in and out, in and out
Repeats the call for confidence and pride, emphasizing the need to show others where you come from.
Lift your arm, lift your arm, in a circle, in a circle
-Swang out, hang out, bang out
-Show these motherfuckers right where you from
-Show me where you're from
Repeatedly urges individuals to reveal and be proud of their origins.
Show me where you're from
-Show me where you're from
-Show me where you're from
-For the rules of the game, represent your shit
Encourages loyalty to the rules of the street game, with references to representing and flaunting one's allegiance.
Flag around the steering collar makin' 'em sick
-Shoot, the L.B. made me, gangbang for real
-If ya made it through the '80s I'm a product of the shady
-Snoop D O doubt', it's what I does
Highlights Snoop Dogg's global recognition, loyalty to his roots, and the reception of his persona on television.
I'm worldwide love, the homies is like 'cause
-Stuck to the script and kept claimin' the team
-They love it when I chunk it on the TV screen
-Like a, Boss would do, how the fuck could you
Asserts Snoop Dogg's gangsta image, addresses haters, and emphasizes the international respect for his authenticity.
Deny my gangsta, haters in my rearview
-All around the world they respectin' a G
-Overseas they respectin' the see, that's on me
-I did it like I did it, mayne
Expresses pride in personal achievements and challenges others to acknowledge and respect them, particularly in the context of music production.
Uh, if you ain't did it you ain't did a thang
-Uh, you come through you better holler at me
-You need beats you better holler at P now put your sets up
-Sets up, chest out, in and out, in and out
Reiterates the call for confidence and pride, urging individuals to show others their background.
Lift your arm, lift your arm, in a circle, in a circle
-Swang out, hang out, bang out
-Show these motherfuckers right where you from
-Sets up, chest out, in and out, in and out
Repeats the theme of projecting confidence and pride in one's roots.
Lift your arm, lift your arm, in a circle, in a circle
-Swang out, hang out, bang out
-Show these motherfuckers right where you from
-Show me where you're from
Reiterates the persistent call to reveal and take pride in one's origins.
Show me where you're from
-Show me where you're from
-Show me where you're from
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