All About U
2Pac Lyrics


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Ah yeah
Yeah
It's all about you, one time
I'ma say it's all about you baby, yeah
It's all about you, it's all about you, yeah
This Dru Down in the house
With my boy 'Pizznac you kno what I'm sayin'? (it's all about you)
Yeah I'm gon' say it's all about you
But you know I'm lyin' though, ha, yeah

You probably crooked as the last trick
Wanna laugh about how I got my ass caught up with this bad bitch
Thinkin' I had her but she had me in the long run
It's just my luck I'm stuck with fuckin' with the wrong one, uh
Wise decisions, based on lies we livin'
Scandalous times, this game's like my religion
You could be rollin' with a thug
Instead you with this weak scrub, lookin' for some love
In every club
I see you starin' like you want it
Well baby, if you got it better flaunt it
Let the liquor help you get up on it
I'm still tipsy from last night
Bumpin' these walls as I pause, addicted to the fast life
I try to holla but you tell me you taken
Sayin' you ain't impressed, with the money I'm makin'
Guess it's true what they tellin' me
Fresh out of jail, life's hell for a black celebrity
So that's the reason why I call, and maybe you with it
Fantasies of us sweatin', can I hit it?
Addicted to the things you do, but still true
What I'm sayin' boo, is this is all about you

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

I make a promise if you go with me
Just let me know, I'll have you hollerin' my name out before I leave
Nobody loves me I'm a thug nigga
I only hung out with the criminals and drug dealers
I love niggas 'cause we comin' from the same place
Witness me holla at a hoochie, see how quick the game takes
How can I tell her I'm a playa and I don't even care
Creep low, weed smoke's in the air
Everywhere I go, it's all about the groupie hoes
Waitin' for niggas at the end of every show
I just seen you in my friend's video
I never put a bitch before my friends, so here we go
Follow the leader and peep the drama that I'm goin' through
It's all about you
Yeah, nigga
It's all about you

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Is you sick from the dick or is it the flu?
It ain't about you or your bitch ass crew
Every other city we go and every video
Explain to a nigga why I see the same shitty ho
You think it's all about you? Well boo
I gets down like Dru and my nasty new niggas, too

You couldn't hold me back, it'd take a fatter track
A lyrical attack, perhaps, it was a visual bluff
When I started to snaps all your rode 'em swoll
Straight in control, flows'll fold, while hoes cold stroll
Hold the set, I told Dramacy' go in next
Gold digging, cold digging a gold Rolex

I slide in easily, try a grizzly
Sluts know the cuts, I came to fuck, try skeezin' me
Runnin' up in ya just like Bruce Jenner when I bend ya
At the most, I fucked a bitch from the west coast to West Virginia

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho (know what I'm sayin'?)

Every other city we go
I see the same hoes in the studio
Or kickin it in the video
It's gotta be the same ass and thighs
But you's a groupie baby and don't look surprised
I can see it in your eyes that you nothin' but a trick
Hangin' with us for some superstar dick
Wanna autograph placed on her napkin
After she asks ain't you the Top Dogg and don't you be rappin'
She know what's crackin', free shows like loot
From limos down to the Lexus coupes
We be flossin'
And all females love that
Especially when you're dope platinum and you own wax
So when I met you I really didn't have to say much
'Cause me alone just made you wanna taste and touch
Don't be trippin' if I run up in you and your whole crew (won't let me hit?)




I'm gonna still let you know, girl (won't let me hit?)
That it's all about you, you, you, you

Overall Meaning

In "All About U," 2Pac raps about a woman who he believes is only interested in him because of his status as a celebrity, rather than for who he is as a person. Throughout the song, he displays his mistrust for her and his suspicion that she is crooked and only interested in him for his fame and wealth. He describes the groupies who surround him and the other celebrities, and the way that they are all essentially interchangeable, and he highlights the fact that he has many options but is still drawn to this particular woman. He ultimately concludes that "it's all about you," but the sarcastic tone and the blunt way he describes the situation suggest that he's not necessarily happy about it.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement


Yeah
Affirming the previous statement


It's all about you, one time
Emphasizing that the focus is solely on the listener


I'ma say it's all about you baby, yeah
Reiterating that the song is dedicated to the listener


It's all about you, it's all about you, yeah
Continuing to emphasize the listener's importance


This Dru Down in the house
Introducing the artist Dru Down


With my boy 'Pizznac you know what I'm sayin'? (it's all about you)
Acknowledging the presence of another artist and affirming the focus on the listener


Yeah I'm gon' say it's all about you
Reassuring the listener that they are the primary focus


But you know I'm lyin' though, ha, yeah
Playfully admitting that the previous statements may not be entirely true


You probably crooked as the last trick
Describing the listener as deceitful or untrustworthy


Wanna laugh about how I got my ass caught up with this bad bitch
Reflecting on a past experience where the singer fell for a manipulative woman


Thinkin' I had her but she had me in the long run
Realizing that the artist was actually the one being controlled in the relationship


It's just my luck I'm stuck with fuckin' with the wrong one, uh
Expressing frustration at consistently choosing the wrong partners


Wise decisions, based on lies we livin'
Reflecting on the choices made in relationships that are often built on deceit


Scandalous times, this game's like my religion
Comparing the dishonesty and manipulation in relationships to a religious devotion


You could be rollin' with a thug
Addressing the listener as someone who could be involved with a dangerous individual


Instead you with this weak scrub, lookin' for some love
Critiquing the listener's choice of partner and their pursuit of love


In every club
Observing the listener's behavior of seeking attention and affection in various social settings


I see you starin' like you want it
Noticing the listener's desire and interest


Well baby, if you got it better flaunt it
Encouraging the listener to show off their attractiveness or assets


Let the liquor help you get up on it
Suggesting that alcohol can assist in the pursuit of romantic encounters


I'm still tipsy from last night
Admitting to being intoxicated from the previous night's activities


Bumpin' these walls as I pause, addicted to the fast life
Describing a reckless and fast-paced lifestyle that the singer is addicted to


I try to holla but you tell me you taken
Attempting to initiate a conversation or connection, but being rejected because the listener is already in a relationship


Sayin' you ain't impressed, with the money I'm makin'
Expressing disappointment that the listener doesn't find the singer's financial success impressive


Guess it's true what they tellin' me
Acknowledging that what others have said about the difficulties of fame and success may be true


Fresh out of jail, life's hell for a black celebrity
Reflecting on the challenges faced by black celebrities after being released from jail


So that's the reason why I call, and maybe you with it
Explaining that the artist reaches out to the listener because they understand the struggles of fame and hope for a connection


Fantasies of us sweatin', can I hit it?
Expressing a desire for a sexual encounter and asking for permission


Addicted to the things you do, but still true
Admitting to being attracted and addicted to the listener's behavior or actions, while remaining honest


What I'm sayin' boo, is this is all about you
Reaffirming that the song's focus and subject matter is centered around the listener


Every other city we go
Observing a pattern of behavior in different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Noticing that in every music video, the same type of person is present


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Repeating the observation that the artist encounters similar individuals wherever they go


I make a promise if you go with me
Making a commitment to the listener if they choose to be with the singer


Just let me know, I'll have you hollerin' my name out before I leave
Assuring the listener that they will have a memorable and pleasurable experience with the artist


Nobody loves me I'm a thug nigga
Feeling unloved or excluded due to the singer's lifestyle as a thug


I only hung out with the criminals and drug dealers
Acknowledging that the singer's circle of friends consists of individuals involved in illegal activities


I love niggas 'cause we comin' from the same place
Feeling a connection and loyalty towards other black individuals who share similar experiences


Witness me holla at a hoochie, see how quick the game takes
Observing the artist's ability to attract women and manipulate the situation in their favor


How can I tell her I'm a playa and I don't even care
Questioning how the artist can honestly communicate their player lifestyle to a woman when they don't truly care about her


Creep low, weed smoke's in the air
Engaging in secretive behavior while being surrounded by the scent of marijuana


Everywhere I go, it's all about the groupie hoes
Noticing that wherever the singer goes, they are surrounded by women who are only interested in their fame or status


Waitin' for niggas at the end of every show
Observing the presence of women who wait for the artist after their performances, hoping to engage in a sexual encounter


I just seen you in my friend's video
Recognizing the listener from a music video of one of the artist's friends


I never put a bitch before my friends, so here we go
Asserting that the artist prioritizes their friendships over romantic relationships


Follow the leader and peep the drama that I'm goin' through
Encouraging the listener to observe and understand the challenges and controversies the singer faces


It's all about you
Stressing the continued importance and focus on the listener


Yeah, nigga
Casually affirming the singer's statement


Is you sick from the dick or is it the flu?
Playfully asking whether the listener's interest and attraction towards the singer is genuine or temporary


It ain't about you or your bitch ass crew
Rejecting the listener's focus on themselves or their friends and dismissing their importance


Explain to a nigga why I see the same shitty ho
Demanding an explanation as to why the artist consistently encounters the same type of women


You think it's all about you? Well boo
Challenging the listener's assumption that everything revolves around them, using a term of endearment


I gets down like Dru and my nasty new niggas, too
Asserting that the singer, like the artist Dru Down, engages in explicit or provocative behavior along with their associates


You couldn't hold me back, it'd take a fatter track
Asserting that the listener is incapable of hindering the singer's success, as it would require a more impactful or impressive musical release


A lyrical attack, perhaps, it was a visual bluff
Describing the artist's aggressive and skillful use of words in their music, potentially misleading the audience with their performance


When I started to snaps all your rode 'em swoll
Causing the listener's excitement or admiration when the artist began delivering their verses with great skill


Straight in control, flows'll fold, while hoes cold stroll
Maintaining control and command over their rap style, while women continue to present themselves in a promiscuous manner


Hold the set, I told Dramacy' go in next
Directing another artist named Dramacy' to perform after him and asserting his dominance within the music scene


Gold digging, cold digging a gold Rolex
Commenting on individuals who seek out wealthy partners or material possessions, specifically referencing a gold Rolex watch


I slide in easily, try a grizzly
Expressing the singer's smooth and confident entry into situations, likening it to sliding effortlessly while also hinting at sexual innuendo


Sluts know the cuts, I came to fuck, try skeezin' me
Suggesting that promiscuous women are aware of the singer's reputation and intentions, but still attempting to engage in sexual encounters


Runnin' up in ya just like Bruce Jenner when I bend ya
Using a metaphor to describe the singer's sexual prowess and dominance, comparing it to former athlete Bruce Jenner's personal transformation


At the most, I fucked a bitch from the west coast to West Virginia
Boasting about the extent of the artist's sexual encounters, from the west coast of the United States to the state of West Virginia


Every other city we go
Continuing to observe the pattern of behavior in different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Reiterating that similar individuals or behaviors are present in every music video


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Continuing to express the frustration of encountering the same type of women wherever the singer goes


Every other city we go
Observing the repetitive nature of encounters in different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Recognizing the consistent presence of similar individuals in music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Repeating the observation that the artist consistently encounters the same type of people wherever they go


Every other city we go
Continuing to observe the pattern in different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Emphasizing that the focus remains on the listener regardless of the location or medium (music video)


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Stating once again that the singer consistently encounters the same type of individuals


Every other city we go
Observing the recurring patterns of behavior in various cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Continuing to stress that the listener remains the central focus in the music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho (know what I'm sayin'?)
Reiterating the frustration and observation of encountering the same type of individuals, seeking confirmation from the listener


Every other city we go
Repeating the pattern of behavior in different cities


I see the same hoes in the studio
Noticing that the same type of women are present in recording studios


Or kickin it in the video
Observing the presence of similar individuals during video shoots or hangouts


It's gotta be the same ass and thighs
Concluding that the reason for encountering the same type of individuals is due to their physical attributes (ass and thighs)


But you's a groupie baby and don't look surprised
Addressing the listener directly, implying that they are a fan or admirer seeking attention from the artist


I can see it in your eyes that you nothin' but a trick
Perceiving through the listener's eyes that they are merely someone who trades sexual favors for attention or access


Hangin' with us for some superstar dick
Accusing the listener of associating with the singer and their peers for the opportunity to engage in sexual encounters with famous individuals


Wanna autograph placed on her napkin
Describing an expectation or desire from a groupie to receive an autograph on a napkin as a token of their encounter


After she asks ain't you the Top Dogg and don't you be rappin'
Recounting a scenario where a groupie proclaims awareness of the singer's fame and questions their involvement in the music industry


She know what's crackin', free shows like loot
Recognizing that the groupie understands what is happening and expects to gain free access to the singer's performances or events


From limos down to the Lexus coupes
Listing luxurious vehicles, such as limousines and Lexus coupes, to demonstrate the lifestyle associated with fame and success


We be flossin'
Boasting or showing off one's wealth and success


And all females love that
Claiming that women are attracted to and desire the lifestyle and status that the artist possesses


Especially when you're dope platinum and you own wax
Highlighting the appeal of being a successful and highly regarded artist (dope platinum) who owns their own music (own wax)


So when I met you I really didn't have to say much
Implying that the singer's fame and status alone are enough to capture the listener's attention and interest


'Cause me alone just made you wanna taste and touch
Asserting that the listener's attraction to the artist is primarily based on their fame and desirability


Don't be trippin' if I run up in you and your whole crew (won't let me hit?)
Reassuring the listener that they shouldn't be upset or surprised if the artist engages in sexual encounters with them and their friends


I'm gonna still let you know, girl (won't let me hit?)
Assuring the listener that regardless of their response, the artist will communicate their intentions and desires


That it's all about you, you, you, you
Reiterating that the song's focus and message revolve around the listener, emphasizing their importance




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Yafeu Fula, Johnny Lee Jackson, Bruce Washington, Nathaniel D. Hale, Cordozar Calvin Broadus

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Comments from YouTube:

@Piry2000

November almost December in 2023 🔥 anyone else or just me ?

@DadeMurphy666

"It's just my luck, I'm stuck with fuckin with the wrong one" - truest shit ever

@Ronny-ev7tu

I swear Tupac makes me feel more confident 😩😭

@NFLGUITARSMOVIES

lol

@Jaggosaddo

Great to hear man, same here :)

@cameronjohnson2384

@MOVIES&GAMES
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@goobiethegreat_2484

On some real shit he’s just a playa and can make any chick to get with him because of how smooth he is

@naveyahnashay1195

😂😂😂

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@S1nglemother

Fat ass blunt ✅️
Sunny day outside ✅️
Some old school hip hop ✅️

It's good day for sure

@liamf7838

one most underated 2pac songs ever :)

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