Lyrical Breakdown of Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Dr. Dre weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
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Intro: guy talking

You really don't understand do you?

Hey man, don't you realize

In order for us to make this thing work, man

We gotta get rid of the pimps & the pushers & then start all over again clean.

Niggas you crazy!

[RBX:]

Once again

The mighty Death Row organization commitin' mass murder

& We ain't askin' for shit, nigga we takin' it

So Dre, [blast] they ass nigga.

[Dr. Dre:]

Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat late at night with my gat

On the streets of LA

Wonderin' where the pussy at

Staright for ya, lookin' for a hoe

Hangin' out, rollin' in my '64

16 switches for the niggas in my hood

17 shells so I make it understood

Stay back, lay back, way back in the cut

You come outside nigga your gettin' fucked-up

But I told ya, Creep, Creep ya best move

Like Luthor Vadros from fuckin' up the west coast

I'm right back up in you when you nut

1 2 3 nut, from the D R E but

This is for the hoes that I used to know

When I didn't have my '64 & alot of doe

I keep you this & like that

& I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr.Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that & I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr.Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that & I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

Interlude: some guys talkin'

Ohh wait, that's that nigga that owe you that grip

Yeah there that fool is

Break him off proper then.

What's up, what's happenin'?

I'm the man, what's up?

Nigga you delinquent, can I get those in?

Nigga, pay this nigga here

"I ain't got yo' money"

Well, yo, check this out, nigga.

What's up *slaps around some guy that owes them money*

What's up?

What's up?

Yeah muthafucker

"I'll be back though, I'll be back"

Yeah, you ain't never comin' back, fool.

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr.Dre:] Yeah nigga.

[Both:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that you know I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr.Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that & I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr.Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that you know I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr.Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that & I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr. Dre:]

Creepin' & peepin' & we can get with these

The Chronic, slangin' fat keys from my block

& It don't stop

Tell me where you wanna go

To the strip

Or take a trip bawlin' with the row

My shit off in your system attacks

Indo smoke go in your lungs, like that

You can lift it, con, & a fist a bomb

Takin' away like hell on Vietnam

California, back in & on a mission, keepin' a point

& My game Ain't no fuckin' competition they wishin' they was a runnin' up in reality

C P T CAL my locality

It's strange how I rearange & change the buisness

By droppin' shit like this

Dope, niggas can't cope with the real

I peal, penitentiaries & when I kill it goes...

[Both:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that & I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Both:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that you know I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr. Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that & I.

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Dr. Dre:] Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat tat ta tat like that you know I...

[Snoop Dogg:] Never hesitate to put a nigga on his back.

[Snoop Dogg:]

Straight up, now you niggas know where my homey's comin' from

So quit the chit-chat, before ya find yourself flat on your biz-out, fool

It's 9-deuce, Dr. Drizzay, is sittin' on Tizzart! It don't stop

Treartin' buster's like a punk ass kizzart!

[Bitch!]