Do You See
Warren G
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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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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.
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Release DateThe song was released on December 3, 1994, as part of Warren G’s debut album titled "Regulate...G Funk Era".
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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.
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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.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number two on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart, demonstrating the popularity of the track.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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Songwriting CreditsWarren 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.
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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.
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ReceptionDespite 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.
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Contextual ThemesThematically, "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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