Big Syke Interlude
2Pac/Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Lyrics
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Microphone check (microphone check)
Outlaw (outlaw)
Microphone check (microphone check)
Where you bitch niggas coming from? (Where you bitch niggas coming from?)
You don't know (you don't know)
Look like you a seed (look like you a seed)
From Makaveli the don (from Makaveli the don)
Sounds like Makaveli the don (sounds like Makaveli the don)
2pac (2pac)
My nigga (my nigga)
So much trouble in the world nigga (so much trouble in the world nigga)
These niggas can't feel your pain (niggas can't feel your pain)
Thug life (thug life)
Outlaw (outlaw)
Forever (forever)
On you bitch niggas (bitch niggas)
The hardest nigga (the hardest nigga)
Ever touch this microphone (ever touch this microphone)
Got you bitch niggas trailin' his tail (trailin' his tail)
I don't know if you'll catch up (catch up)
But yet and still (but yet and still)
Keep trying nigga (keep trying nigga)
Keep trying nigga (keep trying nigga)
Thug life (thug life)
Outlaw (outlaw)
Forever nigga (forever nigga)
Eternity (eternity)
Infinity (infinity)
So remember (so remember)
Makaveli the don (Makaveli the don)
His thug life (thug life)
Lives on (lives on)
In the lyrics of the 2Pac/Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes song "Big Syke Interlude," the themes of loyalty, struggle, and resilience are prominent. The repeated phrases of "Thug life," "Outlaw," and "Microphone check" emphasize a sense of defiance and rebellion against societal norms. These phrases serve as declarations of identity and belonging to a community that may be misunderstood or marginalized by mainstream society.
The mention of Makaveli, a reference to Tupac Shakur's alter ego, further solidifies the connection to a life of hardship and perseverance. The comparison of the listener to a "seed" from Makaveli the don implies a sense of legacy and lineage, suggesting that the struggles faced by Tupac and his contemporaries continue to impact and shape the current generation.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of authenticity and originality in artistry. The acknowledgement that the listener's style "sounds like Makaveli the don" highlights the influence and impact of Tupac's art on contemporary music and culture. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep pushing forward in their creative endeavors, despite any obstacles or challenges they may face.
Towards the end of the interlude, there is a sense of permanence and immortality associated with the thug life ethos. The references to eternity and infinity, coupled with the exhortation to remember Makaveli the don, suggest that the legacy of Tupac and his message will endure over time. The overall tone of the lyrics conveys a message of strength, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of those who embrace the thug life philosophy.
Line by Line Meaning
Thug life (thug life)
Embracing a life of struggle and perseverance
Microphone check (microphone check)
Confirming readiness to communicate through music
Outlaw (outlaw)
Living outside society's norms
Microphone check (microphone check)
Confirming readiness to communicate through music
Where you bitch niggas coming from? (Where you bitch niggas coming from?)
Questioning the authenticity of others
You don't know (you don't know)
Acknowledging ignorance
Look like you a seed (look like you a seed)
Hinting at being inspired by others
From Makaveli the don (from Makaveli the don)
Paying homage to a legendary figure
I can hear your style (I can hear your style)
Recognizing similarities in artistic expression
Sounds like Makaveli the don (sounds like Makaveli the don)
Drawing comparisons to a respected artist
2pac (2pac)
Referencing a fellow artist
My nigga (my nigga)
Affectionate term for a friend
So much trouble in the world nigga (so much trouble in the world nigga)
Acknowledging societal challenges
These niggas can't feel your pain (niggas can't feel your pain)
Recognizing the uniqueness of personal struggles
Forever (forever)
Enduring commitment and loyalty
On you bitch niggas (bitch niggas)
Challenging disrespectful individuals
The hardest nigga (the hardest nigga)
Showing strength and resilience
Ever touch this microphone (ever touch this microphone)
Having a powerful impact through music
Got you bitch niggas trailin' his tail (trailin' his tail)
Being followed by envious competitors
I don't know if you'll catch up (catch up)
Uncertainty about rivals matching accomplishments
But yet and still (but yet and still)
Despite challenges and doubters
Keep trying nigga (keep trying nigga)
Encouraging persistence and determination
Thug life (thug life)
Embracing a life of struggle and perseverance
Outlaw (outlaw)
Living outside society's norms
Forever nigga (forever nigga)
Commitment to a rebellious lifestyle
Eternity (eternity)
Continuing legacy beyond physical existence
Infinity (infinity)
Perpetual influence and impact
So remember (so remember)
Advice to keep in mind
Makaveli the don (Makaveli the don)
Referring to an influential figure
His thug life (thug life)
Continuation of a rebellious spirit
Lives on (lives on)
Legacy endures and influences others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tyruss Gerald Himes, Johnny Lee Jackson
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