Heartz Of Men
2Pac Lyrics


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Ayy, Suge what I tell you, nigga?
When I come out of jail what was I gonna do
I was gonna start diggin' into these niggas chest, right?
Watch this, hey Quik, let me see them binoculars, nigga
The binoculars

Hahahaha, yeah nigga, time to ride
Grab your bulletproof vest, nigga
'Cause it's gonna be a long one
Now me and Quik gonna show you niggas what it's like on this side
The real side
Now, on this ride, there's gonna be some real muthafuckas
And there's gon' be some pussies
Now the real niggas gon' be the ones with money and bitches
The pussies gon' be the niggas on the floor bleedin'
Now everybody keep your eyes on the prize, 'cause the ride get tricky
See you got some niggas on your side
That say they're your friends
But in real life, they your enemies
Then you got some muthafuckas that say they your enemies
But in real life, they eyes is on your money
See, the enemies will say they true
But in real life, those niggas will be the snitches
It's a dirty game y'all
Y'all got to be careful about who you fuck with
And who you don't fuck with
'Cause the shit get wild y'all
Keep your mind on your riches, baby
Keep your mind on your riches

9-1-1, it's an emergency
Cowards tried to murder me
From the hood to the 'burbs, everyone of you niggas heard of me
Shit, I'm legendary niggas scary and paralyzed
Nothin' more I despise than a liar
Cowards die
My mama told me when I was a seed
Just a vicious muthafucka while these devils left me free
I proceed to make them shiver
When I deliver
Criminal lyrics
From a world wide mob figure
Thug niggas from everywhere Mr. Makaveli
Niggas is waitin' for some thug shit, that's what they tell me
So many rumors but I'm infinitely Immortal Outlaw
Switchin' up on you ordinary bitches
Like a south paw, you get left
And every breath I breathe until the moment I'm deceased
Will be another moment ballin' as a G
I rip the crowd, then I start again
Eternally I live in sin
Until the moment that they let me breathe again

The hearts of men

(No heart for the fightin')
(I was in every gang, they had about five, I was in all of 'em)
(Whichever one was winning, that's my side)

The hearts of men

(I wasn't fightin' shit)
(Nigga made me unball my fists once, show you how scared I was)
(I had my fists up, ready, he said, "Muthafucka, put your hands down")

My lyrical verse with so much pain
To some niggas it hurts
My guns bust
And if you ain't one of us
It gets worse
Bitch niggas get their eyes swole
In fly mode
I'm a homicidal outlaw
And five-o, get your lights on, the fights on
Tonight's gonna be a fuckin' fight
So we might roll
My own homies say I'm heartless
But I'm a 'G' to this until the day I'm gone that's regardless
Drive-by, niggas bow down
Thought I'd rot in jail, paid bail, well niggas out now
Throw up your hands if you thugged out
First nigga act up
First nigga gettin' drugged out
I can be a villain if ya let me
A muthafucka, if ya do upset me
Tell the cops to come and get me
Rip the crowd like a phone number
Then start again, don't have no muthafuckin' friends, nigga
Look inside the hearts of men

In the hearts of men

In the hearts of men

To all my niggas engaged in makin' money in the fifty states
Keep your mind on your chips and fuck a punk bitch
No longer livin' in fear
My pistol close in hand
Convinced that this is my year
Like I'm the chosen man
Give me my money and label me as a don
If niggas is havin' problems
Smoke 'em, fire a bomb
I died and came back
I hustle with these lyrics as if it's a game of crack
Thuggin' is in my spirit
I'm lost and not knowin'
Scarred up
But still flowin'
Energized and still goin'
Uh, can it be fate?
That makes a sick muthafucka break
On these jealous ass cowards 'cause they evil and fake
What will it take?
Give me that bass line
I'm feelin' bombed
Deathrow baby, don't be alarmed
The homie Quik gave a nigga a beat, and let me start again
Represent




'Cause I've been sent
The hearts of men

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 2Pac's "Heartz of Men" are a reflection of the rapper's life, and the sort of danger and paranoia that he encountered while living as a gangsta rapper in California in the 1990s. The song opens with a dialogue, where 2Pac explains to his producer that he has something to prove when he gets out of jail. He then proceeds to give a speech to his crew, where he educates them on the importance of loyalty and the need to be careful about who they associate with. He also emphasizes the importance of staying focused on their goals and their riches, as people around them could be plotting to take them out.


The lyrics of "Heartz of Men" are full of violent imagery and metaphors that illustrate the harsh realities of living in a world of organized crime. The chorus of the song, "In the hearts of men," is repeated several times, and it serves as a reminder of the danger and treachery that people can encounter when they get involved in gang life. 2Pac talks about his experience of being shot and how, after he was released from jail, he was ready to take on his enemies and anyone who dared to cross him.


Overall, "Heartz of Men" is a powerful song that encapsulates the themes that 2Pac was known for: loyalty, betrayal, and the difficulty of staying alive in a harsh world. It is a masterpiece of gangsta rap that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant today.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, Suge what I tell you, nigga?
I had told you, Suge, that when I come out of jail, I'm going to dig into these niggas' chests, and that's what I'm going to do now.


When I come out of jail what was I gonna do
I promised to start getting revenge from people who wronged me once I get out of jail.


Now everybody keep your eyes on the prize, 'cause the ride get tricky
It's crucial to keep your focus when things get tricky in this game.


See you got some niggas on your side That say they're your friends But in real life, they your enemies Then you got some muthafuckas that say they your enemies But in real life, they eyes is on your money See, the enemies will say they true But in real life, those niggas will be the snitches It's a dirty game y'all Y'all got to be careful about who you fuck with And who you don't fuck with 'Cause the shit get wild y'all Keep your mind on your riches, baby Keep your mind on your riches
Some people who seem like friends can be your enemies, and those who claim to be enemies may have their eyes on your money. You must be careful who you associate yourself with and who you don't, as this is a dirty game, and things may get wild. However, always keep your focus on your riches.


9-1-1, it's an emergency Cowards tried to murder me From the hood to the 'burbs, everyone of you niggas heard of me Shit, I'm legendary niggas scary and paralyzed Nothin' more I despise than a liar Cowards die My mama told me when I was a seed Just a vicious muthafucka while these devils left me free I proceed to make them shiver When I deliver Criminal lyrics From a world wide mob figure Thug niggas from everywhere Mr. Makaveli Niggas is waitin' for some thug shit, that's what they tell me So many rumors but I'm infinitely Immortal Outlaw Switchin' up on you ordinary bitches Like a south paw, you get left And every breath I breathe until the moment I'm deceased Will be another moment ballin' as a G I rip the crowd, then I start again Eternally I live in sin Until the moment that they let me breathe again The hearts of men
I am legendary, and everyone, from the hood to the suburbs, knows who I am. Nothing angers me more than liars, and I'll make them shiver with my criminal lyrics. I'm the Makaveli that thug niggas are waiting for, and so many rumors follow me, but I am infinitely immortal. I switch things up randomly and leave people in shock. I will ball as a G until I take my last breath, and then start again until I can't breathe anymore. It's all about the hearts of men.


My lyrical verse with so much pain To some niggas it hurts My guns bust And if you ain't one of us It gets worse Bitch niggas get their eyes swole In fly mode I'm a homicidal outlaw And five-o, get your lights on, the fights on Tonight's gonna be a fuckin' fight So we might roll My own homies say I'm heartless But I'm a 'G' to this until the day I'm gone that's regardless Drive-by, niggas bow down Thought I'd rot in jail, paid bail, well niggas out now Throw up your hands if you thugged out First nigga act up First nigga gettin' drugged out I can be a villain if ya let me A muthafucka, if ya do upset me Tell the cops to come and get me Rip the crowd like a phone number Then start again, don't have no muthafuckin' friends, nigga Look inside the hearts of men
My lyrics are filled with pain, and if you're not one of us, you'll feel it even worse. We're going to fight tonight, so get your lights on. My homies say that I'm heartless, but I'll always be a G, regardless of how people perceive me. I kill whoever acts up and have no friends. Look inside the hearts of men.


To all my niggas engaged in makin' money in the fifty states Keep your mind on your chips and fuck a punk bitch No longer livin' in fear My pistol close in hand Convinced that this is my year Like I'm the chosen man Give me my money and label me as a don If niggas is havin' problems Smoke 'em, fire a bomb I died and came back I hustle with these lyrics as if it's a game of crack Thuggin' is in my spirit I'm lost and not knowin' Scarred up But still flowin' Energized and still goin'
All my niggas engaged in money-making should keep their focus on their chips and ignore punk bitches. I am no longer afraid, have my pistol close by, and convinced that this year is mine. I am the chosen one. Give me my money, and I'll accept the label of being a don. If anyone causes problems, we'll smoke them or fire a bomb. I died and came back, and now I hustle with these lyrics. Thuggin' is in my spirit, and I keep going despite my scars.


Uh, can it be fate? That makes a sick muthafucka break On these jealous ass cowards 'cause they evil and fake What will it take? Give me that bass line I'm feelin' bombed Deathrow baby, don't be alarmed The homie Quik gave a nigga a beat, and let me start again Represent 'Cause I've been sent The hearts of men
Can fate be the reason for a sick man's breakdown? Take those cowardly, evil, and fake motherfuckers down. What will it take? Give me a bass line, I will feel bombed. I represent Deathrow, and the homie Quik gave me a beat, so I could start again. I've been sent to represent the hearts of men.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bernard Worrell, Clarence Eugene Haskins, David Marvin Blake, George Jr. Clinton, Prince Rogers Nelson, Tupac Amaru Shakur, William Earl Collins

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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)

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