This D.J. – English Lyrics

• By: Warren G

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the sounds of Long Beach with Warren G's "This D.J.," a quintessential G-funk track that showcases the smooth, relaxed style of West Coast hip-hop. This song not only offers a glimpse into the everyday life of California in the 90s but also celebrates the artistry of the DJ in creating unforgettable vibes . Learn the language of G-funk and explore the cultural roots of this iconic hit .

[English]

One

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and one

And in comes the two to the three and

This D.J., this D.J., this, this

This D.J., this D.J., this, this

This D.J., this D.J., this, this

Yeah!

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

Can I get in where I fit in? Sit in, listen

Let me conversate better yet regulate

Shake the spot with my knot, may fade

'Cause I don't like to dream about gettin paid

I played ball through the halls, of c-i-s

With Snoop Dogg's big brother, call him dirty left

Rack 'em up crack 'em up stack em up against the gate

The homies tryna catch me but they can't, wait

The street lights just came on!

And my momma's in the streets tellin' me to come home

I hit the gate and I hops on my schwinn

And I tell the homies, "Aight then," yeah

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

Verse two, now what the fuck I do?

Catch the bus to Cal' state, or chill with the voltron crew?

And make a few ends on the side

Here comes a baby blue van, time to ride

So Ii hops in the van with my nigga tick

And baby poppa back then, that was my click

We groovi' to santa anna

And we plan-on, make a hellafied mount of money

And what I did for extra fee

Was break niggas after work playin' get like me

I was 14 years old, havin' a sack

Just a young motherfucker eatin' valupaks

Shootin' dice in the corners of the public schools

And I used to gangbang, but now it's a g thang

And I still know how to make those ends

You don't believe me? Go ask the twins motherfucker

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

Yeah, check dis out, this is, I'm O.G.L.B.

Know what I'm sayin'? I'm on my little O.G. Warren G

And he be just droppin' this to let you bg's know

What's happen', y'all got to recognize

'Cause this is y'know a long beach thang

21st street, but check this out

G gonna go out there, you know what I'm sayin'?

And handle that shit ya know? Yeah

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

It's kind of easy when you listen to the g-dub sound

Pioneer speakers bumpin' as I smoke on a pound

I got the sound fo' yo' ass and it's easy to see

That this D.J. be Warren G

Ay Greg, I hope you is takin' that shit

I dig what Warren G is, he's motherfuckin' food, goddamn

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bump /bʌmp/ A2	verb - to knock or collide with something
smoke /smoʊk/ A1	verb - to inhale and exhale tobacco or other substances
sound /saʊnd/ A1	noun - vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort
speaker /ˈspiːkər/ A2	noun - a device that converts electrical signals into sound
regulate /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/ B1	verb - to control or maintain the rate or speed of something
shake /ʃeɪk/ A1	verb - to move or cause to move rapidly in short, irregular motions
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
homie /ˈhoʊmi/ B1	noun - a close friend or companion, especially in urban slang
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to travel in or on a vehicle
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	verb - to enjoy oneself or move rhythmically to music
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins or banknotes
corner /ˈkɔrnər/ A1	noun - the point where two lines meet or intersect
gang /ɡæŋ/ A2	noun - a group of people who associate together, especially for criminal activities
recognize /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ A2	verb - to identify someone or something from previous encounters

Key Grammar Structures

• It's kind of easy when you listen to the g‑dub sound

  ➔ Zero conditional (present simple in both clauses)

  ➔ The clause "when you listen" uses the present simple to talk about a regular or future situation, which is typical for a zero conditional.

• Can I get in where I fit in? Sit in, listen

  ➔ Modal verb for permission + indirect question

  ➔ The modal "Can" is used to ask for permission, and the clause "where I fit in" is an indirect question embedded after the verb.

• I played ball through the halls, of c‑i‑s

  ➔ Simple past tense for completed actions

  ➔ The verb "played" is in the simple past, indicating that the action happened and finished in the past.

• The homies tryna catch me but they can't, wait

  ➔ Informal contraction "tryin'" + modal verb "can't" for inability

  ➔ "tryin'" is a colloquial reduction of "trying" and "can't" is the modal verb for inability.

• And my momma's in the streets tellin' me to come home

  ➔ Present continuous for ongoing action + infinitive of purpose

  ➔ "tellin'" (telling) is in the present continuous, showing a current activity, and "to come" is an infinitive expressing purpose.

• I used to gangbang, but now it's a g thang

  ➔ "Used to" + base verb for past habitual actions

  ➔ "Used to" is followed by the base verb "gangbang" to indicate an activity that was regular in the past but no longer occurs.

• You don't believe me? Go ask the twins motherfucker

  ➔ Negative question + imperative command

  ➔ "You don't believe me?" is a negative question that expects confirmation, and "Go ask" is an imperative urging the listener to perform the action.

• And we plan‑on, make a hellafied mount of money

  ➔ Phrasal verb "plan on" + bare infinitive

  ➔ "Plan on" is a phrasal verb meaning "intend to", and it is followed directly by the bare infinitive "make".