Forget about Dre by Dr. Dre Lyrics Meaning – Unpacking the Anthem of Resilience and Legacy
Lyrics
But I been low-key
Hated on by most these niggas with no cheese
No deals and no G’s
No wheels and no keys
No boats, no snowmobiles, and no skis
Mad at me ’cause I can finally afford to provide my family with groceries
Got a crib with a studio and it’s all full of tracks
To add to the wall full of plaques
Hanging up in the office in back of my house like trophies
Did y’all think I’ma let my dough freeze?
Ho please
You better bow down on both knees
Who you think taught you to smoke trees?
Who you think brought you the oldies?
Eazy-E’s, Ice Cubes, and D.O.C’s
The Snoop D-O-double-G’s
And the group that said “Motherfuck the police”
Gave you a tape full of dope beats
To bump when you stroll through in your hood
And when your album sales wasn’t doing too good
Who’s the Doctor they told you to go see?
Y’all better listen up closely
All you niggas that said that I turned pop, or The Firm flopped
Y’all are the reason that Dre ain’t been getting no sleep
So fuck y’all, all of y’all
If y’all don’t like me, blow me
Y’all are gonna keep fucking around with me
And turn me back to the old me
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
So what do you say to somebody you hate (What?)
Or anyone tryna bring trouble your way?
Wanna resolve things in a bloodier way? (Yup)
Just study a tape of N.W.A
One day I was walking by with a Walkman on
When I caught a guy, gave me an awkward eye (What you looking at?)
I strangled him up in the parking lot with his Karl Kani
I don’t give a fuck if it’s dark or not
I’m harder than me tryna park a Dodge
When I’m drunk as fuck
Right next to a humongous truck in a two-car garage
Hopping out with two broken legs, trying to walk it off
Fuck you too bitch, call the cops
I’ma kill you and them loud-ass motherfucking barking dogs
And when the cops came through
Me and Dre stood next to a burnt down house
With a can full of gas and a hand full of matches
And still weren’t found out (Right here)
So from here on out, it’s The Chronic II
Starting today and tomorrow’s anew
And I’m still loco enough to choke you to death with a Charleston Chew
Slim Shady, hotter then a set of twin babies
In a Mercedes Benz with the windows up
When the temp goes up to the mid-80’s
Calling men ladies, sorry, Doc, but I been crazy
There’s no way that you can save me
It’s okay, go with him Hailie (Dada?)
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
If it was up to me
You motherfuckers would stop coming up to me
With your hands out looking up to me
Like you want something free
When my last CD was out, you wasn’t bumping me
But now that I got this little company
Everybody wanna come to me like it was some disease
But you won’t get a crumb from me
‘Cause I’m from the streets of Compton (Compton)
I told ’em all
All them little gangstas, who you think helped mold ’em all?
Now you wanna run around talking bout guns, like I ain’t got none
What you think I sold ’em all?
‘Cause I stay well off?
Now all I get is hate mail all day sayin’ Dre fell off
What, ’cause I been in the lab with a pen and a pad
Tryin’ to get this damn label off?
I ain’t havin’ that
This is the millennium of Aftermath
It ain’t gon’ be nothin’ after that
So give me one more platinum plaque and fuck rap, you can have it back
So where’s all the Mad Rappers at?
It’s like a jungle in this habitat
But all you savage cats
Know that I was strapped with gats
While you were cuddling a Cabbage Patch
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say
But nothing comes out when they move their lips
Just a bunch of gibberish
And motherfuckers act like they forgot about Dre
Dr. Dre’s ‘Forget About Dre’ is a track that cannot be buried in the annals of hip-hop history. With its raw lyrical prowess and thumping beats, it stands as both a testament to Dr. Dre’s influence and a rebuttal to critics who questioned his relevance post-N.W.A and Death Row Records.
Beyond its surface, the song narrates the struggles of maintaining authenticity and proving oneself in an industry rife with short memories and rapid change. Here, we deep-dive into the message behind a song that vindicated a legend.
Unleashing the Furious Comeback
‘Forget About Dre’ serves as a roaring comeback for Dr. Dre, who faced skepticism about his lasting power, particularly after the relatively lukewarm reception of ‘The Firm’. Each verse is peppered with reminders of his success and contributions to hip-hop culture, dismissing doubters with the confidence of someone who’s aware of their own worth.
It’s an explosive reminder that Dre’s narrative wasn’t finished. Accompanied by the up-and-coming Eminem, Dre reinforces his position as an indispensable architect of the genre.
Decoding The Signature Lines
One of the song’s standout lines, ‘Nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say, But nothing comes out when they move their lips, just a bunch of gibberish,’ confronts the superficiality in hip-hop discourse. It’s a direct call-out to those who talk a big game without backing it up with substance or legacy – unlike Dre.
This hook captures the zeitgeist of an era where voices clamored for attention, yet few had the impactful resonance akin to Dre’s work. It’s a hook that bites with the reality of the music industry’s fickle nature.
A Lesson in Street Education
Beyond his personal vindication, Dre touches on broader themes relevant to his community and upbringing. By referencing N.W.A, he pays homage to his roots while acknowledging the circle of mentorship and influence that he has perpetuated.
The song advocates for recognition not just of Dre’s past accomplishments but also for the continuous impact he has through shaping new talent. His role as a mentor is cemented, thus enlarging his legacy beyond his own music.
The Hidden Meaning – A Call For Respect
‘Forget About Dre’ is Dr. Dre’s ultimatum to the industry and listeners alike: acknowledge and respect the foundation on which current hip-hop rests. It’s a declaration that lays bare the trials and tribulations faced by moguls in cementing their status.
The anger behind the lyrics isn’t just frustration; it’s a protective stance over the respect for the culture and the art that he helped build. It serves as an appeal to not invalidate the struggles and victories of those who laid down the tracks for future generations.
Legacy: More Than Plaques on the Wall
Dr. Dre posits legacy as both tactile and esoteric, with the tangibility of plaques juxtaposed against the intangible impact on the hip-hop community. He explicitly mentions the material benefits of his career but emphasizes the lasting influence he wields over the trajectory of hip-hop.
‘Forget About Dre’, decades later, is not so much about not forgetting the man, but rather an impassioned plea to remember and honor the labor behind the lineage of hip-hop greatness. It immortalizes Dre’s inseparable tie to hip-hop’s legacy – a legacy that can neither be silenced nor forgotten.
