Those Gurlz – English Lyrics

• By: Snoop Dogg

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the laid-back West Coast vibes with Snoop Dogg's "Those Gurlz"! This track, a gem from his album "Ego Trippin'", offers a fantastic opportunity to explore modern English, particularly in its colloquial and hip-hop forms. You'll catch Snoop's iconic smooth delivery and learn expressions related to relationships and boasts, all set to a groovy, soul-infused beat. Its engaging narrative and distinct style make it a memorable song for anyone looking to connect with contemporary English through music.

[English]

♪ Oh oh oh ♪

♪ Oh oh yeah ♪

♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Scoop ♪

♪ Snoop dog ♪ ♪ Oh ♪

♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Those girls ♪

♪ I love this right here loco ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Those girls they don't mean a thing to me ♪

♪ We got one with this one ♪ ♪ I was just playin' the game ♪

♪ Let me talk to him for a second ♪

♪ It was all a fantasy ♪

♪ Turn me up a little bit trip ♪

♪ I got a call from this -- the other day ♪

♪ What's she say ♪

♪ She say she just moved down from the bay ♪

♪ Wow ♪ ♪ To LA well that's great ♪

♪ We should sit down and talk face to face ♪

♪ You bring the barbecue I got the paper plates ♪

♪ I can't lie girl I like the way you shake ♪

♪ And when you dance the way you make your booty shake ♪

♪ Give or take I rate 'bout an eight ♪

♪ Or a nine OK fine you a dime ♪

♪ And them other -- they gon' wait in line ♪

♪ They hating on you how you take away they shine ♪

♪ Rewind pay attention to the signs ♪

♪ I see money when I look you in the eyes ♪

♪ No lie I love how you stay fly ♪

♪ So fly send a text and I'll reply ♪

♪ And when you need that good sex I'm the guy ♪

♪ Oh those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Oh those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Those girls they don't mean a thing to me ♪

♪ I was just playin' the game ♪

♪ It was all a fantasy ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ It was Kim Dalesa Vanessa Rene ♪

♪ I don't love -- or respect what they say ♪

♪ Hey yeah that's life ♪

♪ The Pound comin' through get the F out the way ♪

♪ I know it's been a minute but your boy been away ♪

♪ It feels so good take me back in the day ♪

♪ I hit the studio then back to the stage ♪

♪ The lights come on and the people start to wave ♪

♪ Then I seen this girl she looked me right in the face ♪

♪ Like I know you remember me and my home girl Tanay ♪

♪ We stay downtown in a loft on Santa Fe ♪

♪ And we your number one biggest fans to this day ♪

♪ Wait baby girl I'm the great ♪

♪ Bigg Snoop Dogg you got to bring me up to date ♪

♪ I know a lot of girls rock shows in many states ♪

♪ Room 220 bring your friend and some drank ♪

♪ Oh those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Oh those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Those girls they don't mean a thing to me ♪

♪ I was just playin' the game ♪

♪ It was all a fantasy ♪

♪ Now where you gonna find a -- fresh like me ♪

♪ Somebody pass the lighter so I can get this -- lit ♪

♪ She lookin' at my stones like damn is he rich ♪

♪ I'm lookin' at her pose like damn is she thick ♪

♪ -- them other dudes I'm the man to be with ♪

♪ Fifty million sold who's bigger than me ♪

♪ Nobody let me put you on to some G ♪

♪ Hop in the Benz I'll get you higher than ski lifts ♪

♪ And then I'm bout to beat the cat up like Heathcliff ♪

♪ Yeah 'cause all -- need ♪

♪ And if they say they don't they just lyin' they wanna sit ♪

♪ Shotgun in the 500 like she the -- ♪

♪ Uh uh hold on baby we the -- ♪

♪ Clear blue skies dip 'til you're seasick ♪

♪ You're with the one and only ♪

♪ S yes N double O P ♪

♪ Oh those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Oh those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Those girls they don't mean a thing to me ♪

♪ I was just playin' the game ♪

♪ It was all a fantasy ♪

♪ Those girls ♪

♪ Those girls yeah ♪

♪ Those girls oh ♪

♪ Those girls ♪ ♪ Yeah those girls ♪

♪ Those girls they don't mean a thing to me ♪

♪ I was just playin' the game ♪

♪ It was all a fantasy ♪

♪ Those girls those girls those girls those girls ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
girls /ɡɜːrlz/ A1	noun - plural of girl
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something noun - a strong feeling of affection
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity done for enjoyment or as a sport
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - a material object that can be seen and touched
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to express something in words
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of the head
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of movements performed to music
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to make a statement that one knows to be untrue
money /ˈmʌni/ A2	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; collectively, wealth
need /niːd/ A2	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important noun - the state of requiring help, or of lacking something
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things
fresh /freʃ/ B1	adjective - recently made or obtained; new
rich /rɪtʃ/ B1	adjective - having a great deal of money or assets
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/ B1	verb - say something in response to something noun - a thing said or written in response
away /əˈweɪ/ A1	adverb - to or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ Those girls they don't mean a thing to me ♪

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression / Negative Statement

  ➔ The phrase "mean a thing to someone" is an idiom used in negative statements to express that something or someone is completely unimportant or has no value or significance to the speaker. Here, "don't mean a thing to me" emphasizes the speaker's indifference.

• ♪ I was just playin' the game ♪

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense (Informal)

  ➔ The "Past Continuous Tense" ("was playing") is used to describe an action that was ongoing over a period in the past. The informal spelling "playin'" is a common colloquialism, especially in song lyrics or casual speech, representing the dropping of the 'g' sound.

• ♪ She say she just moved down from the bay ♪

  ➔ Informal Reported Speech / Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ This line uses "she say" instead of the grammatically standard "she said" for reported speech, which is common in informal English. The "Present Perfect Tense" (implied "has just moved," here "just moved") indicates an action that happened recently and has a connection to the present.

• ♪ We should sit down and talk face to face ♪

  ➔ Modal Verb for Suggestion / Phrasal Verb / Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ The "modal verb 'should'" is used to give advice or make a suggestion. "Sit down" is a common "phrasal verb" meaning to take a seat. "Face to face" is an "idiomatic expression" meaning in person, directly confronting each other.

• ♪ And when you dance the way you make your booty shake ♪

  ➔ Relative Clause / Causative Verb

  ➔ "The way you make your booty shake" acts as a "relative clause" describing *how* she dances. The "causative verb 'make'" is used here to mean "cause something to happen" or "force someone/something to do something."

• ♪ I know it's been a minute but your boy been away ♪

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense (Idiomatic & Informal)

  ➔ "It's been a minute" is an "idiomatic expression" in the "Present Perfect Tense" meaning "it's been a long time." "Your boy been away" is an "informal Present Perfect" construction, omitting "has" (e.g., "your boy *has* been away"), common in casual speech and rap lyrics.

• ♪ Bigg Snoop Dogg you got to bring me up to date ♪

  ➔ Informal Obligation / Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "Got to" is an "informal way of saying 'have to'," expressing obligation or necessity. "Bring someone up to date" is a "phrasal verb" meaning to give someone the latest information about something.

• ♪ Somebody pass the lighter so I can get this -- lit ♪

  ➔ Clause of Purpose / Causative "Get"

  ➔ "So I can get this -- lit" is a "clause of purpose," explaining *why* the lighter is needed. The "causative verb 'get'" (get something done) means to arrange for someone else to do something, or to achieve a state where something is done.

• ♪ And then I'm bout to beat the cat up like Heathcliff ♪

  ➔ Immediate Future (Informal) / Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "I'm bout to" is an "informal contraction of 'I am about to'," which expresses an action that is going to happen very soon. "Beat up" is a "phrasal verb" meaning to hit or assault someone repeatedly.

• ♪ And if they say they don't they just lyin' they wanna sit ♪

  ➔ First Conditional (Implied) / Informal Contractions

  ➔ This sentence implies a "First Conditional" structure ("If they say they don't [like it], they are just lying"). "Lyin'" (lying) and "wanna" (want to) are "informal contractions" commonly used in spoken English and lyrics.