N**** Nature
2Pac/Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Lyrics

One two.. to a nigga nature, haha,
Being a thug is a natural state of existence for some people, and for the singer, it's something to be celebrated.

No need to cry now, go wipe your tears, be a woman
The person being addressed is being told to stop crying and act like an adult.

Why you actin' surprised? You saw the bullshit comin'
The person being addressed is being told to stop acting surprised about being deceived, since they should have seen it coming.

Fake hair, fake nails, fake eyes too
The person being addressed is being criticized for their artificial appearance, which includes fake hair, nails, and eyes.

So why you, bound to fuck wit fake guys too
The person being addressed is being questioned as to why they would choose to associate with false and fake people if they don't like those qualities themselves.

Ain't nothin' hard about it why you lookin' sad?
The person being addressed is being told that there's nothing difficult about dealing with the consequences of their actions, so they shouldn't be upset about it.

Shoulda thought about it, say you learned, I truly doubt it
The person being addressed is being told that they should have thought before acting, and that even though they claim to have learned their lesson, the singer is skeptical.

I guess you got a problem with affection, kinda loose with the love
The person being addressed is being criticized for having issues with showing affection and being uncommitted in their romantic relationships.

Gettin' freaky with the thug niggas up in the club
The person being addressed is being accused of being promiscuous with gangsters in the club scene.

Ask to buy you a drink, you holla Dom Perignon
The person being addressed is being ridiculed for asking for an expensive brand of champagne when offered a drink, especially considering the artist is a wealthy individual.

Knowin' I'm a cash getter still I, remain calm
The singer is saying that despite knowing that the person being addressed is only interested in his money, he remains calm and in control.

Let you chill with me; plus, you was smilin' 'til the bill miss me
The artist is saying that he allowed the person being addressed to hang out with him, but as soon as he stopped paying for everything is when their smile faded.

That's what you get for tryin' to dick me
The singer is saying that the person being addressed got what they deserved for trying to deceive him and take advantage of him.

Missed me with that 'Buy me this, buy me that' syndrome shit
The singer is saying that he doesn't want to hear any requests or demands for expensive gifts or favors from the person being addressed.

Bitch, get a job if you wanna be rich
The person being addressed is being told to get a job if they want to be wealthy rather than relying on anyone to provide for them.

Gettin' mad 'cause I cursed and I scream I hate'cha
The person being addressed is being accused of getting angry whenever the artist criticizes them, even if it's with harsh language.

Introduced you to a nigga nature, feel me?
The artist is saying that they introduced the person being addressed to their way of life as a thug, implying that it was something the person being addressed was initially interested in.

Kissed the girls, made them cry
The singer is saying that he's been involved with women that ended up getting hurt as a result of their interaction, whether it's emotionally, physically, or otherwise.

Thuggin life, and gettin' high
The singer is saying that he lives a life of thuggery and drug use.

Why you gangsta, all the time? That's a thug's nature (That's a nigga nature)
The artist is saying that being a gangster comes naturally to him and is how he identifies himself, and implies that it might be because of his race or where he comes from.

Though sometimes, I can deal with it
The artist is saying that his thuggish nature and lifestyle can be difficult to manage but sometimes he is able to cope with it.

It's a love and hate relationship, but that's a thug's nature
The artist is saying that although there are aspects of his thuggish lifestyle that he doesn't like, it's part of who he is and he can't deny it.

I'm probably too nice at first, I let you kiss me where it hurts
The singer is saying that he's too trusting and lets people get close to him, even if they're eventually going to hurt him emotionally or physically.

Me and you gettin' busy, slingin' dick in the dirt
The artist is saying that he's been in sexual relationships with the person being addressed, which he describes in vulgar terms.

Met you at a pool party, it was cool to kick it
The singer is describing how he first met the person being addressed and how they spent time together at a pool party.

See us, tongue-kissin', you was truly with it
The singer is saying that he and the person being addressed were very physically intimate with each other, kissing with their tongues, and the person being addressed didn't seem to mind it.

Little ecstasy, Hennessey, mix with me
The singer is saying that he and the person being addressed consumed both ecstasy and Hennessy, a brand of cognac, presumably to enhance their experience together.

Picture me pay for pussy when the dick's for free
The artist is saying that he refuses to pay for sex when he has his own genitalia that he can use for free.

Hey now, where my niggas at? Tell these hoes
The artist is addressing his male friends, asking them to communicate something to the women they're associated with.

Before I pay, I jerk off, word to Moses
The singer is saying that he refuses to pay for sex and instead masturbates before going out to socialize or try to meet women.

Visions of you sittin' there sweaty and wet
The singer is imagining the person being addressed in a sweaty and sexually aroused state, which turns him on.

Pointin' to the places that you want me to hit
The artist is imagining the person being addressed directing him to do specific sexual acts or perform in specific ways.

Give me room all up in the womb, call the cops
The artist is saying that during sex, he'll enter the person being addressed so deeply that it will require a lot of space, and makes a joke about how intense it is.

Nigga, hittin' walls 'til them bastard drop
The artist is describing how he'll have sex with the person being addressed, using vulgar language and making a joke about how his sexual prowess is so extreme that it will make her fall to the ground.

Label me Makaveli - thug nigga with bite
The singer is comparing himself to Tupac Shakur, who used the stage name Makaveli toward the end of his career and was known for being an aggressive and confrontational rapper.

Livin' life like a rock star's Friday night
The artist is saying that his life of thuggery and debauchery is similar to the lifestyle of a rockstar on a typical weekend night.

Make money, get pussy, always keep a pager
The singer is describing his priorities, which are making money, having sex with women, and being easily contacted through a pager.

Cell phone in the ride to complete my nature now!
The singer is saying that he even has a cell phone in his car, which is a sign of his status and the kind of lifestyle he lives.

Kissed the girls, made them cry
The singer is repeating the same line from earlier in the song to emphasize his habit of hurting women in his romantic relationships.

Thuggin' life, and gettin' high
The artist is repeating the same line from earlier in the song to reiterate his criminal lifestyle and his drug use.

Why you gangsta, all the time? That's a thug's nature (That's a nigga nature)
The artist is repeating the same line again to emphasize that being a gangster is not only part of his nature but is also part of his race or culture.

Though sometimes, I can deal with it
The singer is repeating the same line again to emphasize that his lifestyle isn't always easy to deal with.

I realize, that I'm feelin' it
The singer is saying that he's starting to recognize the emotional toll of his lifestyle and the harm he causes to others.

It's a love and hate relationship, but that's a thug's nature (Cause that's a nigga nature)
The artist is repeating a similar line one more time, saying that his lifestyle is both attractive and repulsive to him, but he sees it as an essential part of his identity due to his race or ethnicity.

It ain't my fault
The artist is jokingly saying that his thuggish lifestyle isn't his fault but is instead something innate in him due to his nature.

Don't blame me, blame my momma, a nigga nature
The artist continues the joke by putting the blame on his mother and implying that his thuggish nature is a matter of genetics or upbringing.

Tupac, puttin' it down fo' sho' ('Cause that's a nigga nature')
The singer is referencing Tupac Shakur and his own reputation as a gangster by repeating the same line for a final time, emphasizing the idea that being a thug is an essential part of his identity.

QDIII, and Lil' Mo
The artist, producers, and collaborators who worked on the song are being named in this line for recognition.

Yeah yeah yeah.. yeah yeah yeah,
This line consists of repeating sounds rather than words.

Where you at? Holla
The singer is asking where his associates are and wants them to respond.