It deals with with him going to jail and people calling him a rapist. That is why he is screaming ‘Fuck the World’.
Critics, the public, the police, etc. all say 2Pac doesn’t care about things that he actually does care about: the community, hip-hop, etc. They’ve pushed him to his limit, so he’s screaming out “Fuck the World!”
They think 2Pac is a bad person because he lives his life and is getting paid. He thinks the haters should die for being jealous of what he’s achieved, especially since he’s black.
Fuck the World
2Pac Lyrics
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Who you callin' rapist? Ain't that a bitch
You devils, are so two faceted
Wanna see me locked in chains, dropped in shame
And gettin' stalked by these crooked cops again
Fuckin' with the young black male, tryin' to stack mail
And um, stay away from the packed jails
I told the judge I'm in danger
And that's why I had that fo'-five with one in the chamber
Fuck the world
(They tryna say that I don't care)
I woke up screamin, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryna say that I don't care)
Just woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryin' to say that I don't care)
Uh, I woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They're tryna say that I don't care)
Just got up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
When I was comin' up rough that wasn't even what you called it
That's why I smoke blunts now and run with alcoholics
I'm gettin', threats to me, comin' from my enemies
And, in they dreams it's, Hell where they sendin me
Have I, lost control or just another soul
A car full of motherfuckers when we roll
Sippin' on yak as I sit back (YES!) life as a big mack
Brothers come up and say, "You did that?" (uh, uh, uh)
Never take yo' eyes off the prize, and even if you gettin' high
Don't ever hesitate to try
Cause you can fall off or stay ballin', niggas we all in
And them my motherfuckers callin' (oh, oh, oh)
Fuck the world
(They tryna say that I don't care)
I woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryna say that I don't care)
Just woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryin' to say that I don't care)
I got up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryna say that I don't care)
I woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryin' to say that I don't care)
Man, fuck the world
Damn, they wanna label me a menace
'Cause I'm sittin' here sippin' on Guinness
Weighin' 165, and these tricks should die
For bein' jealous of a brother when he rides
I can see it in yo' eyes, you wanna see a young playa fallin'
They hate to see a nigga ballin'
Some of you suckers is rottin', plottin' on what I got
And then you wonder why I shot him (boo-ya)
Stop givin' game for free, you wanna hang with me
Like being a thug is the thang to be?
But I got love for my homies, the G's and macks
And if you're black, you better stay strapped
Nigga, fuck the world
(They tryna say that I don't care)
I woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They try to say that I don't care)
I woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They tryin' to say that I don't care)
Got up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
Ha ha, fuck the world! Fuck it
I hear my niggas screamin' fuck the world
They wanna know if I claim the click, that I'm hangin' with
And if I'm down with this bangin' shit
Well homie I don't give a fuck if you Blood or 'cause
Long as ya got love for thugs
But don't try to test me out, stall that
Homie this is Thug Life nigga and we all strapped
I been through, Hell and back, and if I, fell black
Then it's, back to the corner where we sell crack
Some of you niggas is bustas, you runnin 'round
With these tramp-ass bitches, don't trust her
But don't cry, this world ain't prepared for us
A straight thug motherfucker who ain't scared to bust
Fuck the world!
(They tryna say that I don't care)
I woke up and screamed, "Fuck the world!"
(They're tryin' to say that I don't care)
I woke up screamin', "Fuck the world!" (uh)
(They tryin' to say that I don't care)
I woke up screamin', "Fuck the world!" (Yeah what's goin' on y'all?)
(uh, uh, uh) Fuck the world!
I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
The lyrics to "Fuck the World" by 2Pac paint a picture of a young black male who is being constantly targeted by law enforcement and society. He is accused of being a rapist and is being stalked by the crooked cops. The singer is trying to avoid getting caught and being sent to jail, so he carries a fo'-five with one in the chamber. The song reflects the anger and frustration felt by many young black men who feel oppressed and mistreated by the system.
The song is a commentary on the racial and socio-political issues that plagued the United States during the 1990s, including police brutality, the war on drugs, and the mass incarceration of black men. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "fuck the world," is a testament to the rage and disillusionment felt by young black men who felt powerless in the face of systemic oppression. The lyrics also touch on themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and self-preservation, as the singer expresses love for his homies, but also warns them to stay strapped and not to trust anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha, what you say?
What's up, what are you saying?
Who you callin' rapist? Ain't that a bitch
Why are you branding me as a rapist? That's messed up.
You devils, are so two faceted
You people are so hypocritical and fake.
Wanna see me locked in chains, dropped in shame
You wish to imprison me and disgrace me.
And gettin' stalked by these crooked cops again
And being targeted by these corrupt police officers again.
Fuckin' with the young black male, tryin' to stack mail
Messing around with young, black men who are trying to earn money.
And um, stay away from the packed jails
And avoiding the overcrowded prisons.
I told the judge I'm in danger
I've informed the judge that my life is in danger.
And that's why I had that fo'-five with one in the chamber
That's why I had a .45 caliber gun with one round in the chamber.
When I was comin' up rough that wasn't even what you called it
When I was struggling, it wasn't even called that.
That's why I smoke blunts now and run with alcoholics
That's why I smoke marijuana and hang out with people who drink alcohol excessively.
I'm gettin', threats to me, comin' from my enemies
I'm receiving threats from my enemies.
And, in they dreams it's, Hell where they sendin me
And in their dreams, they're sending me to hell.
Have I, lost control or just another soul
Have I lost control, or am I just another victim?
Sippin' on yak as I sit back (YES!) life as a big mack
Drinking cognac as I relax, living life as a successful man.
Never take yo' eyes off the prize, and even if you gettin' high
Always keep your focus on your goals, even if you're getting high.
Don't ever hesitate to try
Never be afraid to try.
Cause you can fall off or stay ballin', niggas we all in
You can either fail or succeed, we're all in this together.
Man, fuck the world
Man, forget the world.
Damn, they wanna label me a menace
They want to label me as a dangerous person.
I can see it in yo' eyes, you wanna see a young playa fallin'
I can see it in your eyes, you want to witness a young player's downfall.
Some of you suckers is rottin', plottin' on what I got
Some of you losers are decaying and plotting on what I have.
Stop givin' game for free, you wanna hang with me
Stop giving away your knowledge for free, you just want to be around me.
Like being a thug is the thang to be?
Like being a gangster is the trendy thing?
But I got love for my homies, the G's and macks
But I have love for my friends, the gangsters and pimps.
And if you're black, you better stay strapped
And if you're black, you should always carry a weapon for protection.
Ha ha, fuck the world! Fuck it
Laughing off the world's problems and saying 'screw it.'
They wanna know if I claim the click, that I'm hangin' with
They want to know if I'm loyal to the group I'm affiliated with.
Homie this is Thug Life nigga and we all strapped
This is the hard life, and we're all carrying weapons.
I been through, Hell and back, and if I, fell black
I've been through tough times, and if I failed, I'd be a failure as a black man.
Then it's, back to the corner where we sell crack
Then it's back to the street corner where we sell drugs.
Some of you niggas is bustas, you runnin 'round
Some of you guys are cowards, running around like chickens.
With these tramp-ass bitches, don't trust her
With these promiscuous women, don't trust them.
A straight thug motherfucker who ain't scared to bust
A true thug who isn't afraid to shoot.
I don't care
I don't care.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gregory E. Jacobs, Tupac Amaru Shakur
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Agent Bosconian
on So Many Tears - Live
I fear only God and no human being
Even in the face of danger, I will stay strong
I have cried so much and fear that I might die soon
God, please guide me and take me to heaven if I die
I grew up in a sad, and lonely environment and it affected me in a gravely manner
I was abandoned; all alone and grew up in a community that was doomed to fail
My mind was greatly troubled and I couldn't be able to find my inner peace
I found solace and comfort in adopting a tough and rebellious lifestyle
Do you understand my pain and sorrow? I don't ever dwell on the past memories
To survive in a dangerous environment, you must react aggressively and quickly; in order to stay alive
I will always remember my friend, Kato. A good friend who has tragically died, and is no longer with us, anymore
I witnessed the day Kato perished on the streets and was calling for help
May Kato, and those who died before him, truly find peace in death
Is there really a place in heaven for a gangster like me? Always think and never forget about me
The friends that I once shared my laughter with; are now buried in their graves in the cemetery. I continue to shed countless tears for them; as I grieve for them
As I face many difficulties in the music industry, I will do whatever it takes to overcome it
People call me greedy and selfish for making money, yet they rarely can see me
I feel like I'm being cursed by the world and havin' disturbing; yet horrible premonitions
I have a fear that I will die and lie inside a coffin on a hearse, and want God's guidance and empathy
I want to escape from the problems, stress and the hurting of life
I yearned; longing for happiness and clarity in my troubled life
I'm trapped in jail and my life is in shambles
I feel like I'm doomed to go to Hell, but I don't know why
I'm in denial about my life, and I'm scared of death
If I go to hell, I will be in eternal pain and cry so much
I'm lost and tired, and I've cried so much
I'm contemplating suicide, so stay away from me
I'm intentionally moving towards death
I'm ready to die, and I feel like I have nothing to live for
The streets were ruthless, and I couldn't find peace
I'm on the verge of breaking down, and I long for peace
I lost my soul and my identity, but I was unaware
I had demons in my mind that were taking over
The demons inside me grew and ignited a fire
My head felt like a bomb ready to explode, it was a nasty game
I have no happy memories, only pain and sadness
I imagine my enemies murdering me in my sleep
I wonder if I'll live to see the next day
I ask God to pardon me for my wrongs as death approaches
God knows I tried my best, but I've seen people get killed
I witnessed innocent people, including children, being killed by drive-by shootings
I wonder why these tragedies happen as I pass by
I feel sad as I see the outline of a body on the ground and turn to drugs for comfort
I don't want this life, I want something different
There is no promising future for me; I'm trapped in the cycle of crime and violence
I feel like I'm in a never-ending maze
Alcohol made me act out and lose my mind
I've been disillusioned and now want a family
I want a family to see a better side of myself that isn't tainted by my past
I don't trust my girlfriend because she's been influenced by the negative environment around us
I hear rumors that my girlfriend is cheating on me with my friends, and I can't handle it
I collapse and pray for God to let me into heaven
I've cried countless tears and beg for God's mercy to let me into heaven
I've lost so many years and cried so many tears
God, I lost so many friends and associates, and...
God knows I tried my best, but I've seen people get killed
I witnessed innocent people, including children, being killed by drive-by shootings
I wonder why these tragedies happen as I pass by
I feel sad as I see the outline of a body on the ground and turn to drugs for comfort
I don't want this life, I want something different
There is no promising future for me; I'm trapped in the cycle of crime and violence
I feel like I'm in a never-ending maze
Alcohol made me act out and lose my mind
I've been disillusioned and now want a family
I want a family to see a better side of myself that isn't tainted by my past
I don't trust my girlfriend because she's been influenced by the negative environment around us
I hear rumors that my girlfriend is cheating on me with my friends, and I can't handle it
I collapse and pray for God to let me into heaven
I've cried countless tears and beg for God's mercy to let me into heaven
I've lost so many years and cried so many tears
God, I lost so many friends and associates, and cried so many tears
Aliyu
on 'Pac's Life
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A.Bosconian
on So Many Tears
I am not afraid of anything or anyone other than God.
Even when I am in the darkest of times and places.
I have cried so many tears because of the pain and hardships I have faced in my life.
I ask God to guide me and be with me in my journey through life.
Even as a child in elementary school, I found myself attracted to and surrounded by sadness and hopelessness.
I was abandoned and grew up among a generation of people who were doomed to fail.
My mind was constantly struggling, and I could not find a sense of peace or comfort anywhere.
I found a sense of identity and belonging when I got the tattoo of 'Thug Life' on my chest.
Do you understand the struggles and pain that I have experienced in my life?
I am not dwelling on my past mistakes, and if you want to be successful, you shouldn't be either.
In order to defend yourself and your community from violence, you must be the first one to take action. We should never forget Kato, who was killed due to senseless violence.
Kato is no longer with us and has passed away.
I witnessed violent crimes, and I've seen the aftermath of people being killed on the streets.
I hope Kato, and all those who have passed before him, are resting in peace.
Is there a place in heaven for someone like me, who has lived a life of violence and crime?
Remember me and all of my friends who have died and are now buried in the cemetery.
I address God.
I have experienced a lot of suffering throughout my life.
I have cried so many tears because of the pain and hardships I have faced in my life.
Now that I am struggling in the music industry.
I will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means being labeled as greedy and only focused on making money.
Even though I am chasing success, I rarely get to enjoy it or be seen by others.
I feel cursed and have a negative outlook on the world.
I am having visions of dying and leaving this world in a coffin.
I ask God if he can understand what I am going through and help me.
I want to be relieved of all the stress and suffering I feel.
I want to experience happiness again, which has been absent from my life for some time.
I feel like I am losing sight of what's important in my life.
I feel trapped in my current situation, and my quality of life is suffering as a result.
I already feel like I am destined to go to hell, and I question where I went wrong in my life.
I am unable to come to terms with my reality.
When I die, I fear that I will be punished forever in the afterlife.
I feel lost and tired.
I have cried so much that I am now having suicidal thoughts, so please don't be near me.
Everything I do feels like a complicated and difficult step.
To bring me closer to what I want to achieve.
I am prepared to accept death at any moment since I feel like I have nothing to live for.
Things were very rough and merciless on the streets.
I was never able to find peace or rest in that environment.
I am close to falling apart and screaming for peace.
Even though I was empty and lost, I couldn't understand or recognize it at the time.
My mind was plagued with negative thoughts and emotions, which were trying to escape constantly.
The negative thoughts and emotions had been planted long ago and have now taken root, and the flame of negativity is now growing stronger.
Just like a match can light a fire, the negative thoughts in my brain can also do the same, causing pain and suffering.
I have no good memories to comfort me, only sadness and suffering.
I am afraid of being attacked and killed by the people who hate me, even in my sleep.
I wonder if I will survive through the night to see the light of the new day?
I ask God for forgiveness for my past mistakes and wrongdoings.
I am trying to face my problems and come out stronger and better.
The Lord knows I have tried my best, and I have witnessed violent deaths in my community.
Drive-by shootings have resulted in the loss of many lives, including innocent children.
I wonder why these tragedies are happening in my community as I walk around and see the devastation.
I am saddened as I look at the markings on the pavement where someone has been killed, and the only way I can deal with this pain is by getting high.
I understand that this isn't the kind of life that I want for myself, and I want to change it.
I want to change my life for the better.
I feel like there is no future for me, no matter how hard I try to change.
I am trapped in the cycle of crime and violence that exists in my community.
I am lost and confused about how to get out of this situation.
The alcohol has influenced me to act more recklessly and dangerously.
I have lost faith and become cynical about life recently.
I have been wanting to have children and start a family.
I want to see a better version of myself in my children, someone who isn't always involved in negative activities.
I don't fully trust my partner because of the negative influence of our environment.
My partner has also been affected by the negative influences of our environment, and I am hearing strange noises because of how paranoid I am.
I am paranoid that my partner is cheating on me with my friends, and I can't handle the stress anymore.
I am begging God to forgive me and let me into heaven when I die.
I have lost many friends and acquaintances to violence and death.
As a result of these losses, I have cried many tears and experienced a lot of sadness.
I have experienced a lot of pain and suffering throughout my life.
A.Bosconian
on So Many Tears
The lyrics of Tupac Shakur's song "So Many Tears" explore the themes of paranoia, pain, and death. The first verse of the song presents Tupac's fearlessness of men, but not of God. The rapper then describes his life growing up, where he felt like he was surrounded by misery but found a sense of identity and belonging in the Thug Life culture. He mourns the deaths of his friends, particularly Kato, who was murdered in the streets. Tupac questions to himself whether there is heaven for a "G" and reflects on the many homies who died; that are now in the cemetery.
In the second verse, Tupac reveals his struggles in the music industry, where he feels overwhelmed by the pressure and pain. He admits to being greedy and having a vision of dying young. Tupac requests God to free him from the pain and suffering he experiences in life. The final verse of the song sees Tupac lost, weary, and suicidal. He delves into his struggles with addiction, and he starts to hear voices and experience demons in his mind. Tupac desires to change, but he feels trapped in the game, and he is unsure of his lady's loyalty.
Overall, Tupac Shakur's "So Many Tears" is a poignant song that reflects the artist's tumultuous life and his struggles with death and paranoia. The lyrics also tackle the harsh realities of growing up in the ghetto and the impact that violence and loss have on the psyche of an individual.
Gabriel Benard Cote
on California Love - Original Mix (Explicit)
2 pac is the best