My Closest Roaddogz
2Pac/Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Lyrics

Me and my closest road dogz
The singer is accompanied by their closest friends and allies.

To my dog named Musolini, Big Syke, Thug Life baby
The singer is addressing their friends by name and referencing their shared experiences as part of a group called 'Thug Life.'

The return of the mashers, you know how we do it ha ha ha!
The singer and their friends are back and ready to cause trouble, laughing at their own violent tendencies.

S*** half the times we flaunt 'cause trouble
The artist and their friends often bring trouble upon themselves by behaving recklessly.

My closest road dog it was cool 'cause I love you
The artist expresses affection for their friends, claiming that their reckless behavior is cool because they are together and care for each other.

F*** what they talkin' bout
The singer disregards the opinions of others.

Let me take you back in time, rewind to eighty-nine
The singer is reflecting on a past experience that took place in 1989.

Introduced me to this life of crime, but we was blind
The artist's friend(s) introduced them to a life of crime, but they were too naive or ignorant to understand the consequences.

Little nappy-haired juveniles, livin' wild
The artist and their friends were young and unkempt, living recklessly and without concern for the law.

No smiles on our faces, thirteen catchin' cases
The artist and/or their friends had been arrested and charged with crimes multiple times by the age of thirteen, leading to a lack of happiness or joy in their lives.

Indeed, it was misery
The lifestyle of crime and violence resulted in the singer feeling unhappy and miserable.

Driven by my own demons, 'cause they was killin' me
The artist's own inner demons (feelings of anger, resentment, etc.) were causing them harm and leading them down a self-destructive path.

How can I be sure I'll be saved soon?
The singer is questioning whether they will ever find a way out of their current situation and be saved from their destructive lifestyle.

Catch me dip into the light, of a stray moon
The singer seeks solace or guidance from the moon, which they perceive as a source of light or hope in the darkness.

It's gettin' deeper now, let me get yo' mind right
Things are escalating quickly, and the singer wants to help their friend(s) think more clearly and logically about their situation.

F*** yo' enemies, n**** grip yo' nine tight, tonight's the night
The artist urges their friend(s) to hold on to their weapons tightly and prepare for violence against their enemies, as tonight is the night for retaliation.

Murder murder Mr. Lucifer
The artist is referencing the devil and suggesting that they will commit acts of violence against him (or his followers).

Pictures of the devil, duck when he shoot at cha, it's all political
The singer is using 'pictures of the devil' as a metaphor for their enemies or anyone who opposes them. They warn others to be prepared for attacks and suggest that these conflicts are ultimately about power and control.

Runnin' from the future, escapin' in the fog
The singer is trying to avoid thinking about the consequences of their actions and is instead getting lost in a fog of uncertainty and confusion.

Live yo' life like a hog n****, me and my closest road dogz
The artist embraces a lifestyle of indulgence and excess (like a hog) with their friends close by.

Every ghetto street got a crosswalk
The artist reflects on the danger and violence that is present in every street (even at crosswalks).

Let me get to the other side with my road dogz
The artist wants to make it safely to the other side of the street with their friends by their side.

All roam in the scary place called home
The singer and their friends live in a place that they perceive as being dangerous and scary.

Take a second victim and if they all gone, my closest road dogz
If the artist and their friends were to lose another member to violence, they would only have each other left to rely on.

Every ghetto street got a stop sign
The singer is once again reflecting on the danger and violence that is present in every street (now referencing stop signs).

Can I trust in you my road dogz on mine?
The singer is questioning whether their friends can be trusted to have their back and protect them in dangerous situations.

Even when I'm goin' through hard times
The singer's friends remain loyal and supportive even when the singer is struggling or going through difficult times.

I still got my closest road dogz lookin' out for all mine
The artist's friends will always be there to protect and care for them and their possessions.

bring artillery and roll with a n****
The artist and their friends are well-armed and prepared for violence.

They could never take the soul of a M.O.B. soldier n****
The singer believes that they are strong and resilient, and that even their enemies cannot take away their soul or spirit.

Cowards get rolled up, mob on 'em Makaveli
The singer and their friends will attack (or 'roll up') anyone they perceive as being cowardly, with the help of Makaveli (a reference to rapper Tupac Shakur).

Boy youse a boss player, that's what all the b****es tell me
The artist believes that they are admired and respected by women, who tell them that they are a 'boss player' (someone in control or in charge).

Even if I died now
The artist is reflecting on the possibility of their own death.

I live my life eternally and never lie down, why cry now?
The artist believes that they will live on eternally after their death (through their legacy or impact) and questions why they would cry at the end of their life.

Fooled a few but never 'came a gamer, ain't tryin' to hear it
The singer has deceived some people in the past, but would not call themselves a 'gamer' (someone who tricks or manipulates others), and does not want to hear criticism or accusations.

Evil spirits hide at total strangers, yo' life's in danger
The artist believes that dangerous or evil people can be in disguise, and warns that their life (and the lives of their friends) are in danger.

Prepare n**** be aware, 'cause we ain't scared
The singer is preparing for danger and warning their friends to be alert, while emphasizing that they are not afraid.

M.O.B., 'til I die, when we ride n****s disappear
The singer and their friends will be loyal to their group (M.O.B. - Money Over B****es) until their death, and will make their enemies disappear when they retaliate or attack.

Fill 'em up with pistol smoke
The singer and their friends will shoot (or 'fill up') their enemies with smoke from their guns.

Never forget to blow a hole in his head
The artist wants to be sure that they kill their enemies when they shoot at them.

For leakin' information to the feds
The artist is targeting anyone who gives information to law enforcement about their criminal activities.

The burnin' bed was the tellin' sign
The singer is referencing an incident where someone was killed by being burned alive in their own bed as a sign that their enemies should be feared and taken seriously.

Two hired guns bustin' everyone, yellin' everybody die
The singer references two people who were paid to kill others and were causing chaos and death.

Why the f*** they f*** around, we left 'em in the fog
The artist is saying that their enemies made a mistake by messing with them, and they will retaliate (leaving them in the fog - perhaps to die).

Bleedin' like a stuck hog, me and my closest road dogz
The artist has injured their enemy and is with their friends, perhaps waiting to see them bleed out or die together.

F*** they feelings, that's what they get for squealin
The artist has no sympathy for those who betray their trust by 'squealing' or providing information to law enforcement.

That's the pressures of a gangsta, dangerous this drug dealin'
The singer acknowledges that their lifestyle (as a gangster involved in drug dealing) is dangerous and leads to pressure and difficult decisions.

See me in physical form, my n****s swarm
The artist's friends will come to their aid and defend them physically.

Take the figure of a circle beatin" jealous n****s 'til they purple
The singer's friends will surround and physically attack anyone who is jealous of them until they are bruised and battered.

Simon Says take they heads homies
The singer is referencing the children's game 'Simon Says' as a metaphor for their violent orders. They command their friends to 'take the heads' of their enemies (usually meaning to kill them).

And send them phony motherf***ers to dwell with all they dead homies
The singer wants their enemies to be sent to join their deceased friends or family.

Fishin' for fake n****s, observe and shake n****s
The artist is looking for and targeting those who they believe are 'fake' or not genuine. They warn these people to be afraid and shake in their boots.

The only way to see six figures, is break n****s
The artist believes that the only way to achieve financial success (earning six figures) is to engage in illegal activity or hurt others.

Me and Musolini set to ride we high
The singer and their friend Musolini are high (perhaps on drugs) and ready to ride out (commit violence).

Big Bogart got the alibi if homicide ask us way
The singer implies that if they get caught for committing a crime, their friend Big Bogart is able to provide an alibi (or an excuse) if the police ask.

Labelled a Capo in the mob as big as the globe
The artist has achieved a high level of respect and influence in a crime syndicate (the 'mob').

To live and die as a millionaire, on ..
The artist wants to die a millionaire (presumably from their criminal activities).

Set to explode, my M.O., is kill them hoes
The artist is ready to explode (or become violent) and their modus operandi (or method) is to kill women.

My pistol's like a disease, my enemies and foes
The singer's gun is like a disease that spreads and harms their enemies or anyone who opposes them.

Get murdered and disposed of, we in the fog
Those who cross the artist and their friends will be killed (perhaps by being left in the fog to die).

Makaveli the Don, and my closest road dogz
The singer references Tupac Shakur (who used the alias Makaveli) and their friends, once again emphasizing their loyalty and shared experiences.