Do You See

Warren G

About Do You See

"Do You See" is a song by American hip hop artist Warren G. It was released in November 1994 as the third and final single from his debut album, Regulate... G Funk Era. While not as successful as his previous two singles, "Do You See" nevertheless found some success on the Billboard charts, making it to 42 on the Billboard Hot 100, just missing the #40 spot which would have given three consecutive top 40 singles. The song found more success in the UK, making it to 29 on the country's singles chart. The song uses the samples from "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume for the main beat and "Mama Used to Say" by Junior for the background tune. The spoken introduction is by Gil Scott-Heron, from the version of his spoken word "Bicentennial Blues" found on his live album It's Your World. 


Year:
1994
45 
#1

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The Blues has always been totally American
	As American as apple pie
	As American as The Blues
	As American as apple pie
	The question is why?
	Why should he Blues be so at home here?
	Well, America provided the atmosphere

You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
I take a look over my shoulder, as I get older
Gettin tired of mothafuckas sayin' "Warren I told ya"
(You don't hear what I hear)
But it's so hard to live through these years
With these funny-bunny niggaz, ain't shit changin
Got my mama wonderin if I'm gang-bangin
But I don't pay attention to these father figures
I just handle mine, and I'm rollin with my niggaz
Off to the VIP, you see, Snoop Dogg and Warren G
Unbelievable how time just flies
Right before your eyes, but you don't recognize
Now who's the real victim, can you answer that?
The nigga that's jackin, or the fool gettin' jacked (Yeah)

(Chorus)
You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
You don't hear what I hear
But it's so hard to live through these years
You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
You don't hear what I hear
But it's so hard to live through these years

Another sunny day, another bright blue sky -
Another day, another muthafucka die
These are the things I went through when I was growin up
There's only one hood, and niggas shit be throwin' up
And I knew it, There really ain't nothin' to it
Thinkin' every fool's gotta go through it
Now let's go back - (How Far?) Back in time
Draggin to these hookas tryin to mack for mine
I remember when we all used to stop at the spot
Back then my nigga-name was Snoop Rock (huh)
It was all so clear
Eighty-seven, eighty-eight, then eighty-nine's the year
You say "everywhere we roll, you can say we roll thick"
Way back then two-one-three was the click
Somethin' to stay paid I was just a young hog
Warren G, Snoop Rock and Nate Dogg

(Chorus)
You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
You don't hear what I hear
But it's so hard to live through these years
You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
You don't hear what I hear
But it's so hard to live through these years

You make me want to holler, get out the game
Too many muthafuckas know my name
While Snoop Dogg's servin' time up in Wayside
I puts it down on the street, don't try to take mine
I had to reassure the homie that he wasn't alone
We'd talk, and him n Nate'd conversate on the phone
He kept sayin, "Nigga, it won't be long
Before a little skinny nigga like me'll be home"
I said, "Snoop, things done change, it's not the same
We need to get about the game
'cause we can get paid in a different way
Wit you kickin' dope rhymes and I DJ"
Well as time goes past, slowly we try to make it
But things are gettin hectic, I just can't take it
Should I A: Go back to slangin' dope?
Or should I B: Maintain and try to cope?
Or should I C: Just get crazy and wild?
But no I chose D: Create the G-Child
It's been on ever since with me and Mista Grimm
This shit is gettin so hectic that I can't even trust him now
What would you do for a Warren G cut?
Would you act the fool and nut the f*ck up?
Back the f*ck up, act the f*ck up?
Niggaz talk shit they get smacked the f*ck up, straight up

(Chorus then fade)
You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
You don't hear what I hear
But it's so hard to live through these years
You don't see what I see, every day as Warren G
You don't hear what I hear
But it's so hard to live through these years

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Warren G

Warren G (born Warren Griffin III, November 10, 1970), is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. more »

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Written by: BOB CARTER, JUNIOR GISCOMBE, WARREN, III GRIFFIN

Lyrics © Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Do You See", by Warren G, is classified under the genre of Hip-Hop and G-Funk, a sub-genre of hip hop music developed on the West Coast of the US in the mid-to-late 1980s.
Release Date
The song was released on December 3, 1994, as part of Warren G’s debut album titled "Regulate...G Funk Era".
Album Success
"Do You See" contributed to the success of the album "Regulate...G Funk Era", which was a multi-platinum record, selling over 3 million copies in the US alone.
Sampling
"Do You See" features samples from "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume, thereby showcasing Warren G's appreciation for incorporating classic funk into his music style.
Chart Success
The song reached number two on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart, demonstrating the popularity of the track.
Music Video
The music video for "Do You See" features Warren G driving around his native city Long Beach, highlighting the city's influence on his music and creative process.
Collaboration
"Do You See", like many tracks on "Regulate...G Funk Era", highlights the close collaborative relationship between Warren G and his stepbrother Dr. Dre, who co-produced the album.
Songwriting Credits
Warren G (Warren Griffin III) is credited as the songwriter of "Do You See", underlining his skills not just as a rapper but also a songwriter.
Significance
"Do You See" is an important track for Warren G's career as it signals the transition from his haze-filled, party-starting rhymes towards a more narratively-focused and conscious style.
Reception
Despite not being released as a single, "Do You See" has been praised by critics and fans for its laid-back production and Warren G's reflective, real-life storytelling.
Contextual Themes
Thematically, "Do You See" explores the realities of growing up and living in inner-city neighborhoods, contributing to the socially conscious side of rap music.

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