Die
2Pac Lyrics

A coward dies a thousand deaths
Someone who is cowardly experiences fear and anxiety many times over, while alive.

A soldier dies but once
A brave individual experiences fear only once during their lifetime, despite the possibility of confrontation with adversity during multiple situations.

(Tonight's the night I get in some shit)
Tonight marks the occasion of an anticipated confrontation or problem, possibly a violent one.

They say pussy and paper is poetry, power and pistols
An expression indicating that life's essential elements are sex, money, power, and firearms.

Plotting on murdering motherfuckers 'fore they get you
Contemplating the pre-emptive killing of one’s enemies in self-defense.

Picturing pitiful punk niggas copping pleas
Imagining weak and cowardly individuals begging for mercy or leniency.

Puffin' weed as I position myself to clock G's
Smoking marijuana while locating spots to make drug money.

My enemies scatter in suicidal situations
The artist’s opponents often choose to engage in hopeless fights, resulting in certain death.

Never to witness the wicked shit that they was facing
The artist’s rivals die without seeing the terrible fate that awaited them.

Pockets is packed with presidents, pursue your riches
The artist’s pockets are filled with money, which represents an incentive to seek wealth.

Evading the player-hating tricks, while hitting switches
The singer avoids envious individuals who would like to harm him, while also driving a car that can be modified, or ‘hitting switches.'

Bitches is bad-mouth, 'cause brawling motherfuckers is bold
Women talk badly about violent men because they are considered bold, or fearless.

But charge them hoes, the game should be sold
Instead of criticizing women, sell them products or services that cater to their needs, and profit from it.

I'm sick of psychotic society, somebody save me
The singer despises a crazy, violent society and wishes to be rescued from it.

Addicted to drama, so even mama couldn't raise me
The singer has a passion for stirring up trouble and argues that even a mother could not have raised him to avoid it.

Even the preacher and all my teachers couldn't reach me
Neither spiritual leaders nor educators could influence the artist positively.

I run in the streets and puffin' weed wit' my peeps
The artist hangs out with his peers on the streets, smoking weed.

I'm ducking the cops, I hit the weed as I'm clutching my Glock
The singer is avoiding the police while smoking marijuana and holding a handgun.

Niggas is hot when I hit the block, what if I die tonight?
The singer’s peers are jealous when he arrives, suggesting that he may be killed and wondering what will happen to him if it occurs.

Polish your pistols, prepare for battle, pass the pump
Clean your firearms, get ready for a fight, and share the weapon.

When I get to poppin', niggas is droppin' then they done
Once the artist fires his weapon, anyone hit will be killed and their time will be up.

Calling the coroner come collect the fucking corpse
Summoning the mortician to retrieve the dead person's body.

He got hit by killer, preoccupied with being boss
The victim was killed because they were solely concerned with being the leader.

Revenge is the method, whenever steppin', keep a weapon close
The act of vengeance is embraced, and one should always be armed while interacting with others.

Adversaries are overdosed over deadly notes
Enemies are becoming desensitized to messages of violence and death.

Jealous niggas and broke bitches equal packed jails
Criminals motivated by envy and poverty create crowded correctional facilities.

Hit the block and fill your pockets making crack sales
Generate income from drug transactions conducted in a street corner.

Picture perfection pursuing paper with a passion
Striving tirelessly for financial security and wealth.

Visions of prisons for all the pussies that I blasted
The artist imagines that all cowardly individuals that he has killed have gone to prison in their next life.

Running with criminals, individuals with no remorse
Associating with people who are willing to commit crimes without regret or guilt.

Try to stop me, my pistol posse using deadly force
If anyone tries to interfere with the singer's activities, he and his well-armed group will respond with deadly force.

In my brain all I can think about is fame
The artist’s main preoccupation is becoming well-known.

The police know my name, a different game, ain't a thing changed
Law enforcement officials are aware of the artist's identity and activities, but he remains unchanged and continues to break the law.

I'm seeing cemetery photos of my peers
The artist is previewing photos of his dead associates' gravesites.

Conversatin' like they still here, if I die tonight
Talking to the deceased, pretending they are still alive, and contemplating whether he will die soon as well.

Scared to die, nigga, is ya, huh?
Asking if the listener or anyone is afraid of dying.

Never fear, never worry
Don't be afraid or concerned.

Bury me a motherfuckin' G, closed casket, fuck it
The singer wants to be buried as a gangster, with a closed casket.

You know
An expression indicating that the listener understands the meaning of the singer's words.

Kill, kill, kill, murder, murder, murder
Repeating the words 'kill' and 'murder' as an expression of one's dedication to a violent lifestyle.

(Tonight's the night I get in some shit)
A reminder that the evening could bring a difficult or dangerous situation.

Kill, kill, kill, murder, murder, murder
Repeating the words 'kill' and 'murder' repeatedly as an expression of willingness to engage in violent activities.

Kill, kill, kill, murder, murder, murder
Repeating the words 'kill' and 'murder' repeatedly as an expression of willingness to engage in violent activities.

Kill, kill, kill, murder, murder, murder
Repeating the words 'kill' and 'murder' repeatedly as an expression of willingness to engage in violent activities.

(Tonight's the night I get in some shit)
A statement with profound implications that suggest an intense and violent evening.