The Game's song "All Doggs Go To Heaven" is a tribute to Nate Dogg, a popular rapper and singer who passed away at the age of 41. The lyrics reflect on the memories and experiences The Game had with Nate Dogg, as well as the impact that Nate Dogg had on the West Coast hip-hop scene. The chorus talks about rolling up a swisher (a type of cigar) and listening to Nate Dogg's music as a way to cope with the pain and contemplate life. The lines "Tears in my eyes, sippin on this goose gettin’ loose" indicate that The Game is turning to alcohol and marijuana to numb the pain of losing his friend. The first verse reminisces about a studio session in 2005 with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and other artists. The Game describes the bond he shared with them, likening it to a centipede. He also mentions his admiration for Nate Dogg's talent and how they used to listen to his collaborations with Warren G and 8Ball. The Game then reflects on the passing of Nate Dogg and expresses his confusion and sadness over why good people have to die. He mentions the belief that Nate Dogg is now in heaven and that nothing can bring him back. The line "so we just rolling up a swisher" indicates that he and others are finding solace in smoking and remembering Nate Dogg. The second verse continues the tribute to Nate Dogg, highlighting his contributions to the West Coast hip-hop scene and mentioning other fallen artists like Eazy-E and The Notorious B.I.G. The Game expresses his frustration with newer artists and how he prefers to sample Nate Dogg's music instead. He also mentions his intentions to release an album and how he wishes Nate Dogg were still alive to collaborate with him. In the final verse, The Game acknowledges that life is unpredictable and that death is inevitable for everyone. He mentions the cycle of life and how nobody can escape death. Despite this, he hopes that when his time comes, he won't be aware of it. Overall, "All Doggs Go To Heaven" is a tribute to the late Nate Dogg and reflects on the impact he had on The Game's life and the hip-hop community. It also serves as a reflection on mortality and the emotional struggles that come with losing loved ones.
