🎵 The Watcher // by Dr. Dre

165 ContributorsTranslationsУкраїнська The Watcher Lyrics This is the first song on Dr. Dre’s second album, 2001, and he uses it to reflect on the changes he’s observed since his last album.… Read More  [Verse 1: Dr. Dre & (Knoc-turn'al)] Things just ain't the same for gangstas Times is changin', young niggas is agin' Becomin' OG's in the game and changin' To make way for these new names and faces But the strangest things can happen from rappin' When niggas get wrapped up in image and actin' Niggas get capped up and wrapped in plastic Zipped up in bags — when it happens, that's it! I've seen 'em come, I've watched 'em go Watched 'em rise, witnessed it and watched 'em blow Watched 'em all blossom and watched 'em grow Watched the lawsuits when they lost the dough Best friends and money? I lost 'em both Went and visited niggas in the hospital It's all the same shit all across the globe I just sit back and watch the show (The Watcher) [Chorus: Eminem & (Knoc-turn'al)] Everywhere that I go Ain't the same as befo' (The Watcher) People I used to know Just don't know me no mo' (The Watcher) But everywhere that I go I got people I know (The Watcher) Who got people they know So I suggest you lay low (I'm watchin') [Verse 2: Dr. Dre & (Knoc-turn'al)] I moved outta the hood for good, you blame me? Niggas aim mainly at niggas they can't be But niggas can't hit niggas they can't see I'm outta sight now, I'm outta their dang reach How would you feel if niggas wanted you killed? You'd probably move to a new house on a new hill And choose a new spot if niggas wanted you shot I ain't a thug, how much 2Pac in you you got? I ain't no bitch, neither It's either my life or your life, and I ain't leavin', I like breathin' 'Cause, nigga, we can go round for round Clip for clip, shit, fo' pound for pound Nigga, if you really wanna take it there, we can Just remember that you fuckin' with a family man I got a lot more to lose than you Remember that when you wanna come and fill these shoes (The Watcher) [Chorus: Eminem & (Knoc-turn'al)] Everywhere that I go Ain't the same as befo' (The Watcher) People I used to know Just don't know me no mo' (The Watcher) But everywhere that I go I got people I know (The Watcher) Who got people they know So I suggest you lay low (I'm watchin') [Verse 3: Dr. Dre & (Knoc-turn'al)] Things just ain't the same for gangstas Cops is anxious to put niggas in handcuffs They wanna hang us, see us dead or enslave us Keep us trapped in the same place we raised in Then they wonder why we act so outrageous Run around stressed out and pull out gauges 'Cause every time you let the animal out cages It's dangerous to people who look like strangers But now we got a new era of gangstas Hustlers and youngsters livin' amongst us Lookin' at us now, callin' us bustas Can't help but reminisce back when it was us Nigga, we started this gangsta shit And this the motherfuckin' thanks I get? It's funny how time fly I'm just havin' fun, just watchin' it fly by (The Watcher) [Chorus: Eminem & Knoc-turn'al] Everywhere that I go Ain't the same as befo' (The Watcher) People I used to know Just don't know me no mo' (The Watcher) But everywhere that I go I got people I know (The Watcher) Who got people they know So I suggest you lay low (I'm watchin') [Outro: Knoc-turn'al] The Watcher I'm watchin' The Watcher The Watcher