So Fly
213
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Woo, yeah welcome to tha Chuuch: Volume I I Exclusive 213 (Ah, ha, ha) Got my nephew Nate Dogg in the house Nate Dogg, holla at 'em, where you at? Ridin' in my car And I'm listenin' to the radio I'm listenin' to a sad girl sing Sing about how she got her heart broke People reaching for stars I just want me something natural When you're alone it gets mighty cold Don't act as if you did not know She let me play with her heart I'm working late I said I'll soon be home All the while the girl was home alone Let me tell you what she crying for (Why?) 'Cause I'm fly (yeah, he super fly, Nate Dogg) Woah, oh oh I'm fly, yeah Yeah, you know he super fly But me I'm Snooper Dooper and I'm super duper fly (Fly, fly) I be the greatest 'cause I Know you waited this and I wanted this to be Elaborate and so strenuous And then you just slide by and wiz-ave You on another piz-age Is that the way you gon' be-hiz-ave? I know you feelin' all hurt inside But won't you talk to a player Let me help out your pride? I'm like a counselor, a pastor A priest or a psychologist A shrink on a freak, peep my technique I wear minks, gator boots and I'm the the One that gets the loot And I ain't afraid to shoot And I love to toot toot Beep-beep as I slide up the street I'm from the LBC and I don't know What y'all done heard about me But I'm a C-R-IP with some P-IM-P too I'm a real pimp player from the 213 crew Now look here, boo If you gon' bang or hang with the Dogg You best to get in, holla at her, Nate Dogg (Holla, holla, holla) Ridin' in my car And I'm listenin' to the radio I'm listenin' to a sad girl sing Sing about how she got her heart broke People reaching for stars I just want me something natural When you're alone it gets mighty cold Don't act as if you did not know She let me play with her heart I'm working late I said I'll soon be home All the while the girl was home alone Let me tell you what she crying for (Why?) 'Cause I'm fly (yeah, he super fly, Nate Dogg) Woah, oh oh I'm fly, yeah Warren G 3 piece with a mink Gotta think my shit stinks Stacy Adams with a drink Pockets pad up, they come from Brinks So what the ladies wink You the one in the Mercedes Shotgun with the thing Coat chillin', watching "The Lion King" Crying and thangs Cause I'm with Snoop and Nate - singing Rhyming and things I'm out late cause I'm grinding for change I ain't with dime for dames Cock back and I'm trying to aim At everything, that be hating my fame Since regulating, been lacing the game Ain't no mistake in the game Two-one mother f'in dwizzle sippin On the sizzle and that's for shizzle Four times for the riddles You know these bars everywhere we go You know who us are You could tell by the car champagn, caviar Bubble bath, I say I love you and I laugh Ridin' in my car And I'm listenin' to the radio I'm listenin' to a sad girl sing Sing about how she got her heart broke People reaching for stars I just want me something natural When you're alone it gets mighty cold Don't act as if you did not know She let me play with her heart I'm working late I said I'll soon be home All the while the girl was home alone Let me tell you what she crying for (Why?) 'Cause I'm fly (yeah, he super fly, Nate Dogg) Woah, oh oh I'm fly, yeah
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Written by: ZYAH AHMONUEL, CALVIN BROADUS, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, NATHANIEL D. HALE, WARREN GRIFFIN III
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"So Fly" by 213 falls under the Hip Hop and R&B genre.
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Group FormationThe band, 213, is a supergroup composed of three famous artists Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Nate Dogg. They grew up together in Long Beach, California, and their group name "213" was their local telephone area code.
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Nate Dogg's RoleIn "So Fly," Nate Dogg has a particularly strong role. His soulful voice is heavily featured on the hook of the song.
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Album Release"So Fly" is the lead single from 213's only full-length studio album: "The Hard Way," which was released in 2004.
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Song SubjectThe song is about the artists’ attraction to a certain woman, and how they are captivated by her style and demeanor, thus, referring to her as "so fly."
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Chart Performance"So Fly" reached number 12 on the US Hot 100 and number 7 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "So Fly" features the three members of 213 in various luxurious settings, emphasizing the 'fly' lifestyle that the song portrays.
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PopularityDespite 213 being a one-album group, "So Fly" remains popular among fans of hip-hop and R&B for its smooth rhythm and engaging lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was widely acclaimed for its catchy chorus, smooth R&B sound, and standout verses by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Nate Dogg.
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Posthumous SuccessUnfortunately, Nate Dogg passed away in 2011. Despite this, "So Fly" continues to be celebrated as one of his best performances.
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Sample Used"So Fly" samples Monica's "So Gone," which was released a year earlier, in 2003.
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Supporting Tours213 supported "The Hard Way" album with a tour, performing hit songs including "So Fly" at venues worldwide.
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ReceptionThe song received extensive radio airplay upon its release and introduced listeners to the rejuvenated West Coast G-Funk sound.
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LegacyDespite the limited work of 213, "So Fly" created a lasting impression and is often cited as one of the most notable hip hop-R&B crossover hits of the 2000s.
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Digital Platforms"So Fly" is available on various digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, with millions of streams and views respectively.
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