Ups & Downs
Snoop Dogg
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Every dog has his day Another thirty nine inch thick classic (yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah) Girl, as I sit here thinking to myself There is no one for you but me, and I mean that And I think about all the things we've been through Like arguing and fighting for example You know the love we have for each other It tends to out weigh what do to another Ya know my granddaddy use to always say Ya know he used to say it like this There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe What up motherfuckers? This is snoop dogg I'm trying to figure out how the f*ck I'm gonna do y'all Hanging with my homie from the turf, that's young q-ball Giving me the word from the street, here's the scoop y'all The niggas from the eastsidaz split up (split up) And one of 'em tried to f*ck yo' shit up (what?) No cause, don't believe that, that's my nigga for life I'm out with the bullshit, I'm in with the real shit I'm at the church doing work, spitting game from the pulpit Now that's the bidness, and god is my witness L-B-C-2-1-3 hell yeah, we in this Its so relentless, and all my dogs up against the life sentence I love y'all, like I love no bitch, and that's real shit Or some crip shit, homie dig this There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe I used to have a lot broads that I don't fool with I used to have a lot of homeboys I ain't cool with A lot people that a nigga used to go to school with Happy as hell to see the big dog doing it But what none of them would believe though (what?) That I would be bigger the Kurtis blow I guess he was right, these are the breaks Despite my mistakes and aches, I'm gettin' cake To realize your fate through faith, (through faith) Cause we all gonna get that day (for what) To see if our lives was straight And to see if we gonna walk through those pearly gates (yeah?) To see the man upstairs, on some real talk homie I'm tires of being stuck here If I could I would fly to the moon (zoom) Y'all probably think I'm tripping off these mushrooms (i know) There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe There will be, ups and downs, smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe There will be, ups and downs, Smiles and frowns Share with me, fairy tales or make believe Now as I think back to the words my granddaddy used to say I never seen him in church, but he always had the word He would always tell me! sometimes you gotta take the good with the bad You gotta do bad in order to do good
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Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB, CORDOZAR BROADUS, WARRYN S. CAMPBELL
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22 facts about this song
Release Information"Ups & Downs" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg from his seventh studio album, "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece", which was released in 2004.
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Track ListingThe song features in the 18th track of the album and is a part of the standard edition.
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CollaborationsAlthough Snoop Dogg is the credited performer, the song "Ups & Downs" also features fellow rapper "The Bee Gees." The Bee Gees provided the song's primary sample, "Love You Inside Out."
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Music SamplerThe song heavily samples "Love You Inside Out" by The Bee Gees, one of their final number-one singles in the United States.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Ups & Downs" didn't make a significant commercial impact, as it peaked at number 57 on the United States' Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Music VideoThe song's official music video was released prior to the album's release and features Snoop Dogg and his crew enjoying some leisure activities during the day and at a club during the night.
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Label & ProducersThe track was released under the record label Geffen Records. The song was produced by renowned music producers Warryn Campbell and Nottz.
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Album SuccessThe album containing "Ups & Downs", "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece", is one of Snoop Dogg’s most successful albums to date - reaching number six on the Billboard 200.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Ups & Downs" deal with the struggles of fame and the ups and downs in life, particularly in Snoop Dogg's life.
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Reviewed ReceptionWhile the song didn't chart particularly high, many fans appreciated the song for its introspective lyrics and solid production, stating it showcased the depth and development of Snoop Dogg as a rapper.
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Snoop Dogg’s CareerAt the time of releasing "Ups & Downs," Snoop Dogg had begun to transition into a more mature phase of his career, focusing more on the keeping-it-real aspect of hip-hop and his roots, which reflected in the song's lyrics and the album as a whole.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have lauded the song for its candid depiction of the pressures and loneliness often accompanying fame. The song's central themes resonated well, making it one of the album's standout tracks.
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Background info"Ups & Downs" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It’s considered one of his classics, and explores his life journey with its ups and downs.
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Song CreditsThe song is from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album, "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece" released in 2004.
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Chart Performance"Ups & Downs" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song mainly revolve around Snoop Dogg's life, his struggles and experiences in the music industry, and his confrontations with life's ups and downs.
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Music ProductionThe song was Produced by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, a well-known American record producer who has worked with several top artists.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ups & Downs" was directed by Anthony Mandler, a photographer and music video director who has worked with a multitude of stars, including Rihanna and Taylor Swift.
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SampleThe song samples "Love Rollercoaster" by the Ohio Players.
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Featured ArtistThe song features the Bee Gees.
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Genre and StylesIt is an amalgamation of the West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, and G-funk.
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Personal SignificanceWhile Snoop Dogg is known for his gangsta image, this song shows a more introspective side, reflecting on his past, his rise to fame, and the challenges he's faced.
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