Runnin On E
2Pac/Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Lyrics

If you a bad boy
If you are involved in criminal activities

then you die
you will face fatal consequences

Westside outlawz when we ride, get me high
When we, as members of the Westside outlawz, go out and commit crimes, it gives me a sense of exhilaration

They f***ed up when they rob me
The people who tried to rob me made a huge mistake

Put another contract on Mobb Deep
We need to hire someone to take care of Mobb Deep, our enemies

I focus my locus thought on my enemies
I constantly think about my enemies and strategize against them

Sip off the Hennessey it's necessary to finish me
Drinking Hennessey is a necessary part of my life, it helps me cope with my struggles

I'm in this social immortal when it comes to the phone book
In the underworld, my reputation and influence are everlasting, especially when it comes to matters of betrayal

Jersey them n****s they think I'm crazy and creepy
People from Jersey perceive me as crazy and unsettling

And as we speak they tryin' to find me a therapist
At this moment, people are searching for a therapist to try and understand me

Rapid fire I clap and hire till you die a liar
I rapidly shoot and hire hitmen until my enemies are dead or admit to being deceitful

Strap in back to the corners droppin' on to spin the tires
I equip myself with weapons and drive to dangerous areas, ready to escape quickly if needed

My man define ya 357 anaconda
My associate carries a powerful and deadly firearm, a .357 Anaconda revolver

This enough to bring your mama then turn around and hear the drama
The threat of violence is significant enough to deeply concern your mother, and the ensuing chaos and conflict

Havoc I gotta have it steady blastin' at Prodigy
I continuously engage in violent confrontations with Havoc, targeting Prodigy of Mobb Deep

Mobb 6 feet deep you try to blast me till death
Mobb Deep will be eliminated entirely, as they attempt to attack me until my demise

And I suppose you got the dopest moves like Chucky on fresh
I assume you possess great skill and agility, similar to the movie character Chucky when he is at his best

You know the verdict, who what when why he died murdered
The truth about his death is clear - who, what, when, and why he was murdered

Get your physical diverted and your vision deserted
Your physical body will be harmed, and your ability to see clearly will be impaired

Ever since mama got f***ed and papa ducked out
Since my mother was mistreated sexually and my father abandoned us

Look at us murderous thugs showin' less love in the drug house
We, violent criminals, demonstrate little love or compassion while conducting illegal activities

Similar to savage it's a wonder we manage
Compared to savages, it is astonishing that we are able to survive and function

Bring chaos causin' damage on our quest for cabbage
We create chaos and destruction in our pursuit of money

They ask my style similar to cash we flaunt it
People inquire about my style, which is similar to the way we show off our wealth

Most wanted by the population murdered you for it
I am highly sought after and desired by the population, and people resort to murder in order to obtain what I have

Exploit your weakness revenge flow deep without release
I exploit your vulnerabilities and seek revenge, fueled by deep emotions that refuse to subside

Criminal orders across the waters bringin' the war to the streets
I give orders to my criminal associates even from afar, bringing conflict and war to the streets

Why fear me, fear the s*** I speak
Instead of fearing me personally, you should fear the things I say and the power behind my words

Once this s*** drop it's heard on every f***in' street
When this record is released, it will be heard on every street, reaching a wide audience

Like the sound of police who run the street really
Similar to the sound of police sirens that dominate the streets, I have a strong presence and control

And every hood let you grow
No matter which neighborhood you come from, they will allow you to flourish and establish yourself

From the hustlaz up at Harlem to the shot callers in O'
From the hustlers in Harlem to the powerful individuals leading the criminal activities in Oakland

And though, Congress, don't want us to progress our step
Even though Congress and the authorities don't want us to succeed and move forward

My homie buried at an early age hustled to death
My friend was buried at a young age because his involvement in hustling and illegal activities led to his demise

His last breath, a lesson I posses like jewels
I hold onto his final moments, turning them into valuable lessons

Stay thugged out keep it movin'
Continue living a criminal lifestyle and never stop

Halfway thugs are bugged when we stalk the streets
People who only pretend to be thugs are bothered when we roam the streets

Sort of like thugs and narcotics when we walk the streets
Similar to thugs and drug dealers, we command the streets when we walk around

You speak the big p**** throw down and drop it
If you pretend to be tough, prove it by engaging in a physical confrontation

Hit you with 6 shots lay the law down and throw the shells in my pocket
I will shoot you six times, asserting my dominance, and casually discard the bullet casings

Getting mine with nine coked extorting
I acquire things for myself using a 9mm gun and by extorting others

Block shots with 22's with my socks with the butt hangin' out the chalk
I shoot at my enemies with .22 caliber handguns, sometimes hiding them in my socks

You never seen time I travel across the mean crime
You have never witnessed the extent of my criminal activities, as I move between different crime scenes

My rolls like a million dollar bills folded in green slime
My criminal activities bring in large amounts of money, just like stacks of cash covered in a slimy substance

With my foes erased drink my henney straight no chasin'
Once my enemies are eliminated, I celebrate by drinking Hennessy straight without dilution

Catch my body like Haitian 5 minutes from the station
I will commit murder discreetly, as if I were a Haitian with no connection to the crime, and be gone before the authorities arrive

Hit the hole like Allen Iverson with confidence
I will enter dangerous situations with the same confidence and skill as basketball player Allen Iverson

The bigger prick don't mean no evidence or proof the I was present
Just because I am more well-known does not equate to there being any proof or evidence of my involvement in a crime

At the scene of the crime around 10 n****s bleed
During the crime, multiple individuals will suffer injuries

After they made this punk fag motherf***er bleed
Once this person, who is weak and insulting, is injured and bleeding

All the money was bloody as s***, y'all n****s shoulda seen it
All the money obtained through criminal activities was covered in blood, and it would be shocking for you to witness

Bust a cap and freak with, bow down on your knees s***
I will shoot a gun and cause panic, making you submit and beg for mercy

The glock to your head n****, don't let inside action
I will threaten you with a gun to your head, so you better not make any sudden movements

Hit innocent by-standers when he blasted, shot f***in' backwards
When he fired the gun, he inadvertently hit innocent people due to his lack of skill or accuracy

Little homies puttin' work for stripes
Young members of my gang are engaging in criminal activities to earn respect and recognition

But is it worth your life a g-rides runnin' red lights
Is it worth risking your life for a gang reputation while driving recklessly and ignoring traffic signals

I wish somebody would have told me then
I wish someone had warned me back then

Since I'm an outlaw like Napolean ain't no cell they can hold me in
Because I live my life as an outlaw, similar to Napolean, no jail cell can contain me

Caucasian crazy like Arabians
I, a Caucasian person, am crazy and unpredictable, similar to Arabians

Hold this spot like some n****s fade me in having the scene chase me
I guard my territory, making sure others don't challenge or provoke me, causing chaos and pursuit

When they want the product n**** I got the smoke
When people want drugs, I am the one who can provide them

Got the weed and the coke what you need what you want
I have both marijuana and cocaine, so I can supply whatever drugs you require

What you working with I'm some immortal s***
Tell me what you have, because I am invincible

Outlawz we straight hurtin' s*** use artillery to murder with
As members of the Outlawz, we engage in violent activities and employ firearms to commit murder

Put them on the box gangsta party like Pac
We feature them prominently in our music, throwing gangster parties similar to those hosted by Tupac

Life's hard from the ox me and my n****s on top
Life is challenging where we come from, but me and my friends are still successful and in control

I know the law hate me dearly, comin' for me
I am aware that the authorities despise me and are pursuing me

We outlaws, thugged out, n****s runnin' on E
We are outlaws engaged in criminal activities, constantly on the run and reaching our limit