Identify song using your Microphone
Lyrics
Meaning
Chords

Artist: Dr Dre
Track: The Watcher

Lyrics
Things just ain't the same for gangstas
Times is changing, young niggas is aging
Becoming O.Gs in the game and changing
To make way for these new names and faces
But the strangest things can happen from rapping
When niggas get wrapped up in image and acting
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 them both
Went visited niggas in the hospital
It's all the same shit all across the globe
I just sit back and watch the show

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 watch)

I moved out of 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 out of sight, now I'm out of they 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 leaving, I like breathing
Nigga, we can go round for round
Clip for clip, shit, fo'-pound for pound
Nigga, if you really want to take it there, we can
Just remember that you fucking with a family man
I got a lot more to lose than you, remember that
When you wanna come and fill these shoes

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 watch)

Things just ain't the same for gangstas
Cops is anxious to put niggas in handcuffs
They wanna hang us, see us dead, enslave us
Keep us trapped in the same place we're 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 living amongst us
Lookin' at us, now calling us busters
Can't help but reminisce back when it was us
Nigga, we started this gangsta shit!
And this the motherfucking thanks I get?
It's funny how time fly
I'm just having fun just watching it fly by

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 watch)
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
Dr. Dre (Ft. Eminem & Knoc-Turn’al) – The Watcher
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. Written by Eminem per the album liner and
Eminem – Freestyle (The Watcher)
Em freestyles over Dr. Dre’s “The Watcher”
Dr. Dre (Ft. 2Pac, Eminem, Knockturnal & Xzibit) – The Watcher(Remix)
Things just ain't the same for gangstas / Times is changing, young niggas is aging / Becoming OGs in the game and changing / To make way for these new names and faces / But the
JAY-Z (Ft. Dr. Dre, Rakim & Truth Hurts) – The Watcher 2
This is Dre’s sequel to “The Watcher” from his album 2001 : a sign of Jay’s respect for Dre Featuring a rare guest verse by Rakim, the song has a decidedly old-head tone. The
Dr. Dre (Ft. Rakim & Snoop Dogg) – The Watcher Pt. 3
A freestyle done by Snoop Dogg for his mixtape with DJ Jam called “W-Ballz 187.4 FM Vol. 1” On the CD release only the first two verses are present, but on a vinyl pressing the
Dr. Dre (Ft. Hittman & Snoop Dogg) – The Watcher 3
Have the inside scoop on this song? Sign up and drop some knowledge. Start the song bio. Q&A. Find answers to frequently ...
360 (Ft. Ivan Ooze & Shadow (AU)) – The Watcher
[Intro: 360] / Yeah / Watcher / Monster / Ayy, yeah / [Verse 1: 360] / I’ve been watching from afar (Far) / Notice that I’m doing what you obviously can’t (Can’t) / Been a battle
Dr. Dre – The Watcher Samples
See all of “The Watcher” by Dr. Dre’s samples
Dr. Dre – The Watcher - Instrumental Version
Instrumental
Dr. Dre – The Watcher Interpolations
See all of “The Watcher” by Dr. Dre’s interpolations
Dr. Dre – The Watcher Remixes
See all of “The Watcher” by Dr. Dre’s remixes
JAY-Z – The Watcher 2 Samples
See all of “The Watcher 2” by JAY-Z’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Kano – Watcher
Track 7 from Kano’s mixtape “Beats & Bars”. Kano raps about being famous, but still being around drug dealers, and gangsters from the Ends.
Dreamville & J. Cole – Adonis Interlude (The Montage)
[Intro] / It's that time, huh / [Verse] / Things just ain't the same for young Jermaine / Still underrated but far from underpaid / And though some problems did fade, the hunger
Zinedin Osmanović – The Watcher (Dr. Dre)
Zinedin Osmanović, a young rapper from Slovenia, took the beat of “The Watcher”, a song by Dr. Dre for his album “2001” (released in 1999). While the original contained three
Ghetts – Watcher
[Intro] / Yeah / G-H-E double T-O / Niggas better know what time it is / Okay (Okay, okay) / What's good? (Good) / 2000 & Life, how you living? (How you living? I'm living, living
Spotify – This Is Dr. Dre
1. Dr. Dre- Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') / 2. Dr. Dre- Let Me Ride (feat. Jewell) / 3. Dr. Dre- Still D.R.E. (feat. Snoop Dogg) / 4. Backstreet- No Diggity (feat
Eminem – Freestyle (The Watcher) Samples
See all of “Freestyle (The Watcher)” by Eminem’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Dr. Dre – The Watcher Samples
See all of “The Watcher” by Dr. Dre’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Jay Young (Ft. Knoc-Turn’al & Truth Hurts) – The Watcher 3
-Produced by Dr. Dre. -Featuring Truth Hurts with Eminem and Knoc-turn'al as background vocals. -Available on my 2011 Christmas mixtape Eulogy – Epilogue to Bulletproof Diaries
Unknown Artist – Osama Bin Laden Diss
[Intro] / Oh, Dr. Dre (What?) or should I say Dr. Gay? (Throw him off) / You are very bad man (Biatch), you diss the wrong motherfucker (Turn my vocals up, you piece of shit) / You
X391 – Bin Laden Diss
This was confirmed by Mr. Porter (Kon – Artist) via Twitter that this in fact not Eminem.. But in fact a Rapper with a similar voice imitating Em’s style..
Aladeen Alhayek – The Watcher(Remix)
Aladeen Alhayek rapping over the instrumental to Dr Dre’s Classic “The Watcher” He raps about what’s wrong with todays music and his responsibilities to music.
JAY-Z (Ft. Dr. Dre) – Watch Me
The first collaboration between Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, produced by Irv Gotti and his co-producer Lil' Rob. Later Dr. Dre made a song called “The Watcher” for his 1999 album 2001 and
Unknown Artist – The Watcher (Osama Bin Ladden Diss) Samples
See all of “The Watcher (Osama Bin Ladden Diss)” by Unknown Artist’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Dr. Dre (Ft. Mary J. Blige & Rell) – The Message
Dr. Dre made this song as a message to both God and his late brother, Tyree Du Sean Crayon. It’s certainly different from the rest of the album, which was more centered around the
The MOB 03 (Ft. C03 & Martian (Producer)) – C03 ft. The Martian - The Watcher [Official Audio]
[Intro: C03 & The Martian] / Check it Check it Check it / Hey Martian / Them niggas say we can't rap (what the fuck?) / Saying we can't write shit (oh shit nigga) / You are
X (ItsXMusic) – The Watcher 3
[Intro: X & *sample*] / Yeah, "watch it" / Look, uh, "the watcher" / [Verse: X] / They done put you in a bad situation / Either way the flag'll get sanctioned / Trapped in a
Genius Brasil Traduções – Dr. Dre - The Watcher ft. Eminem & Knoc-turn'al (Tradução em Português)
[Verso 1: Dr. Dre] / As coisas não são as mesmas para os gangsters / Os tempos estão mudando, os manos estão envelhecendo / Se tornando OGs no jogo e mudando / Pra abrir caminho
Erykah Badu – ...& On Samples
See all of “...& On” by Erykah Badu’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Genius Users – Dr. Dre - Unreleased Songs [Discography List]
Updated: May 2nd, 2022 / Ordered By Era: / The Chronic (May 28, 1991 - December 15, 1992) / Dr. Dre - 187 Um [Throwaway] / Dr. Dre - Bridgette [Other] / Dr. Dre - Die Muthafucka
BronxHalo – Ohana Bin Laden (Ohana Diss Track)
(Intro) / Oh, Iceman! / Or should I say overpriced-man? / You a very bad owner / You've hired a complete motherfucka! / Evil Shower Man is now gonna diss this bitch! / (Verse 1
PRICE & G Perico – NO SLEEP IN THE CITY
[Intro: G Perico] / Ain't no sleep in the city / Ain't no sleep in the city / There ain't no sleep in the city / Ain't no sleep— / [Verse 1: PRICE] / Look, my girl petty, but that
Period Tears – Sam's Gay
[Hook] / Every Sam that I know / Is a gay homo / Every Sam that I know / Is a gay homo / [Verse] / I hate every fucking Sam / And I don't give a damn / Just say fuck it / Before we
View 31 More →
AZ Lyrics
Dr. Dre - The Watcher Lyrics
Dr. Dre "The Watcher": Things just ain't the same for gangstas Times is changin', young niggas is agin' Becoming OGs in the...
Jay-Z - The Watcher 2 Lyrics
Jay-Z Lyrics. "The Watcher 2" (feat. Dr. Dre, Rakim, Truth Hurts). The Watcher! Jeah, ugh. Shit I do for a living, nigga. Shit I eat for a living, nigga (The ...
Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “The Watcher” by Dr. Dre?
“The Watcher” by Dr. Dre was written by Eminem.
Q:When did Dr. Dre release “The Watcher”?
Dr. Dre released “The Watcher” on November 16, 1999.
Q:When did Dr. Dre release “The Watcher(Remix)”?
Dr. Dre released “The Watcher(Remix)” on November 5, 2017.
Q:Who produced “The Watcher (Dr. Dre)” by Zinedin Osmanović?
“The Watcher (Dr. Dre)” by Zinedin Osmanović was produced by Dr. Dre.
Q:Who wrote “Freestyle (The Watcher)” by Eminem?
“Freestyle (The Watcher)” by Eminem was written by Eminem, Mel-Man & Dr. Dre.
Q:Who wrote “The Watcher 2” by JAY-Z?
“The Watcher 2” by JAY-Z was written by JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, Rakim, Scott Storch & Ab-Liva.
View 3 More →
Genius Albums
2001 by Dr. Dre
This is Dr. Dre’s classic follow-up to The Chronic. Its title caused confusion, as it was released in 1999 and went through several working titles. Via MTV: The album was
The Blueprint² The Gift & The Curse by JAY-Z
The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse is a more explicit retelling of the story that Jay has been pursuing in his lyrics his entire career. It is a description of both the positives
Blueprint 2.1 by JAY-Z
Released on the 8th of April 2003, the album was a direct response to the accusations of filler that plagued The Blueprint 2. It is a compressed version of that album, although it
2001 Sampler by Dr. Dre
Get all the lyrics to songs on 2001 Sampler and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
View 1 More →
MusixMatch Lyrics
Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Knoc-Turn'al - The Watcher translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for The Watcher by Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Knoc-Turn'al
Dr. Dre lyrics
All Dr. Dre lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings.
Genius Artists
Michelle Forbes
Get all the lyrics to songs by Michelle Forbes and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Shazam Lyrics
The Watchmen (feat. Dr Dre) [Screamixx] - JAY-Z & Eminem
LYRICS. PLAY FULL SONG. Connect with Apple Music. Sign-in or Try it free for 3 months. Music Video. Dr. Dre - The Watcher feat. 2Pac, DMX, Jay-Z, Eminem ...