Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were both political activists and Black Panther Party members. Raised by his mother, he relocated to Baltimore in 1984 and to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1988. With the release of his debut album 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, he became a central figure in West Coast hip-hop for his conscious rap lyrics. Shakur achieved further critical and commercial success with his follow-up albums Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (1993) and Me Against the World (1995). His Diamond certified album All Eyez on Me (1996), the first double-length album in hip-hop history, abandoned his introspective lyrics for volatile gangsta rap. In addition to his music career, Shakur also found considerable success as an actor, with his starring roles in Juice (1992), Poetic Justice (1993), Above the Rim (1994), Bullet (1996), Gridlock'd (1997), and Gang Related (1997).
During the later part of his career, Shakur was shot five times in the lobby of a New York recording studio and experienced legal troubles, including incarceration. In 1995, Shakur served eight months in prison on sexual abuse charges, but was released pending an appeal of his conviction. Following his release, he signed to Marion "Suge" Knight's label Death Row Records and became heavily involved in the growing East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times by an unidentified assailant in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas; he died six days later. Following his murder, Shakur's friend-turned-rival, the Notorious B.I.G., was at first considered a suspect due to their public feud, but was also murdered in another drive-by shooting six months later in March 1997 while visiting Los Angeles.
Five more albums have been released since Shakur's death, all of which have been certified Platinum in the United States. In 2002, Shakur was inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Shakur among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in the East Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City. While born Lesane Parish Crooks, at age one he was renamed Tupac Amaru Shakur. He was named after Túpac Amaru II, the descendant of the last Incan ruler, Túpac Amaru, who was executed in Peru in 1781 after his failed revolt against Spanish rule. Shakur's mother explained, "I wanted him to have the name of revolutionary, indigenous people in the world. I wanted him to know he was part of a world culture and not just from a neighborhood."
Shakur had an older stepbrother, Mopreme "Komani" Shakur, and a half-sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, two years his junior.
Never B Peace
2Pac Lyrics
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Paintin' perfect pictures ain't never worked, my misery
Was so deep, couldn't sleep through all my pressures
In my quest for cash I learned fast, usin' violent measures
Memories of adolescent years, there was unity
But after puberty we brought war to our community
So many bodies droppin', it's gotta stop, I wanna help
But still I'm steppin', keep my weapon, must protect myself
Plus my teachers was too petrified in class to teach me
Sippin' Thunderbird and grape Kool-Aid, callin' Earl
Since my stomach was empty, it seduced me to fuck the world
Watch my lil' homies lose they childhoods to guns
Nobody cries no more 'cause we all die for fun
So why you ask me if I want peace, if you can't grant it
Niggas fightin 'cross the whole planet, so it could never be peace
Will there ever be peace, or are we all just
Headed for doom, still consumed by the beast
And I know there'll never be peace (uh-uh)
That's why I keep my pistol when I walk the streets
'Cause there could never be peace
Somebody owes me, will they control me? Nah
I ain't a hater, player, but I want all you got
Y'all babies had babies now we fightin' each other
My dawgs got rabies, they bitin' each other
And it ain't hard to find a friend like mine
Bigfully is a bully and he don't mind dyin'
And I gotta be blind, missed sign after sign
Time after time, half the time, have the time
And I don't like nobody, they don't like me more
And I'm good with that finally but they heard it before
Dawg, we livin' in a prison, losin' our religion
On Thanksgiving, we thankful, just for livin' in hell
Damn, homie, I don't mean to be harsh
But there's a devil in the ghetto tryna tear it apart
And if we make it up out, we still stuck in the dark
Will there ever be peace? Just a piece of my heart, never
Yeah, the only peace we got, is the peace of our heart
Or peace of our mind, or that damn piece
That we hold in our waistline
You feel me, dawg? Come on, uh
So will there ever be peace, or are we all just
Headed for doom, still consumed by the beast
And I know, there'll never be peace (never)
That's why I keep my pistol when I walk the streets
'Cause there'll never be peace
Thangs is changin', nigga, you better read the signs
I'm only concerned about me and mine in these times
The world is a ghetto and peace is not a part of it
We all believe God's new plan to make it out of this
Niggas spendin' too much time hatin' on each other
Niggas buyin' guns, loadin' 'em up, aimin' at each other
And the victim is you and me, it's sick but it's true indeed
The good die, mostly over bullshit, repeatedly
Deep in me there's a part that wants nothin' but love
But the rest of me know war is what's waitin' for us
So I stays ready, keep my pay heavy and boss up
Stack my funds and my guns, never rely on luck
Asking God to point out the impostor
Never let no weapon formed against me prosper
'Cause there'll never be peace, so don't rely on it
Soldiers dyin' for it and in the ghetto
They're cryin' for it, but fuck peace
Will there ever be peace, or are we all just
Headed for doom, still consumed by the beast
And I know, there'll never be peace
That's why I keep my pistol when I walk the streets
Fool, there'll never be peace
Will there ever be peace, or are we all just
Headed for doom, still consumed by the beast
And I know, there'll never be peace
That's why I keep my pistol when I walk the streets
Nigga, there'll never be peace
Will there ever be peace, or are we all just
Headed for doom, still consumed by the beast
And I know, there'll never be peace
That's why I keep my pistol when I walks the streets
Nigga, there'll never be peace
Will there ever be peace?
Shit, fuck peace
On the strength 'til my niggas get a piece, we can't have peace
How the fuck we gon' live happy when we ain't got nuttin'?
You muthafuckas are smilin' but I'm mean muggin'
Why? 'Cause I gotta be thuggin'
It seems drugs done turned this whole muthafuckin' hood out
All us niggas actin' up, wild-ass, muthafuckin' adolescents
These niggas ain't even got no childhoods no more
How the fuck can you have a childhood?
And you at the funeral every muthafuckin' weekend?
Pssh, and you muthafuckas talkin' about peace
Nigga, it ain't no muthafuckin' peace
You ain't seen the news, muthafucka? You ain't heard?
Lil' babies gettin' smoked, muthafuckas killin' they whole family
Lil' kids gettin' thrown off buildings, muthafuckas gettin' abused
Peace? Nigga, is you out your fuckin' mind?
Fuck peace, we can't never have peace
'Til you muthafuckas clean up this mess you made
Till you fuckin' clean up the dirt you dropped
'Til we get a piece, fuck peace, Westside
"Never B Peace" is a song by 2Pac/E.D.I./Kastro that revolves around the lack of peace and an increase in violence and crime in their community. The first verse talks about the artist's desire for peace but suggests that the idea of painting perfect pictures has never really worked for them. The artist reflects on the deep misery they encountered and the difficulties they faced in sleeping through all their pressures. As they quested for cash, they learned to use violent measures until it became a way of life. They remember the unity of their adolescent years, but that was lost as violence crept into their community.
The artist then talks about the increasing number of bodies falling and how they want the violence to stop. The promise of a better tomorrow has not worked out, and their educators were scared to teach them. The artist reflects on the loss of childhood to guns and the fact that nobody cries anymore as everyone dies for fun. In the end, the artist questions why they should want peace when it can never be achieved.
The second verse starts with the question of whether there will ever be peace, given that they are all consumed by the beast. The artist reflects on the fact that the world is a ghetto, and peace is not part of it. In this world, everyone is hating on each other, buying and loading guns to shoot at each other. As usual, the victims are you and me, as good people die over the most trivial things. The artist reflects on the fact that, though they want nothing but love, war lies in waiting. The third verse reflects the artist's belief that there will never be peace and that they keep their pistols when they walk the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Now of course I want peace on the streets, but realistically
Although I desire peace on the streets, I acknowledge that it may not be a realistic expectation.
Paintin' perfect pictures ain't never worked, my misery
Attempting to depict a flawless reality through art has never brought me relief from my pain.
Was so deep, couldn't sleep through all my pressures
My burdens were so profound that they prevented me from finding rest.
In my quest for cash I learned fast, usin' violent measures
In my pursuit of money, I quickly discovered that resorting to violence was an effective means.
Memories of adolescent years, there was unity
Recollections of my teenage years bring to mind a sense of harmony and togetherness.
But after puberty we brought war to our community
However, after reaching adulthood, conflict plagued our neighborhood.
So many bodies droppin', it's gotta stop, I wanna help
The alarming number of fatalities is distressing, and I have a desire to contribute to ending this violence.
But still I'm steppin', keep my weapon, must protect myself
Nevertheless, I continue to carry a weapon and remain vigilant for the sake of my safety.
The promise of a better tomorrow ain't never reached me
The hope for a brighter future has never materialized for me.
Plus my teachers was too petrified in class to teach me
Furthermore, my teachers were too afraid to effectively educate me.
Sippin' Thunderbird and grape Kool-Aid, callin' Earl
Indulging in cheap alcoholic beverages and mixing them with sugary drinks to cope with my hunger.
Since my stomach was empty, it seduced me to fuck the world
As my hunger persisted, it enticed me to develop a hostile attitude.
Watch my lil' homies lose they childhoods to guns
I observe my young friends relinquishing their innocence due to the prevalence of firearms.
Nobody cries no more 'cause we all die for fun
There is a lack of emotional response to death because it has become a source of amusement.
So why you ask me if I want peace, if you can't grant it
If you are unable to provide peace, then why do you question my desire for it?
Niggas fightin 'cross the whole planet, so it could never be peace
With conflict raging across the world, the possibility of peace appears unattainable.
Will there ever be peace, or are we all just
Is it even conceivable for there to ever be peace, or are we all
Headed for doom, still consumed by the beast
Bound for destruction, consistently consumed by the savagery of our surroundings
And I know there'll never be peace (uh-uh)
I am certain that peace will never exist.
That's why I keep my pistol when I walk the streets
This is precisely why I carry a firearm when I am out in public.
'Cause there could never be peace
Because the likelihood of peace is non-existent
Somebody owes me, will they control me? Nah
I feel entitled to something, but I refuse to allow anyone to have power over me.
I ain't a hater, player, but I want all you got
I may not be envious, but I desire everything you possess.
Y'all babies had babies now we fightin' each other
The young generation is reproducing, and now they are engaged in conflict with one another.
My dawgs got rabies, they bitin' each other
My friends have become infected with an aggressive and self-destructive mentality.
And it ain't hard to find a friend like mine
Locating a friend with similar qualities as mine is not a challenging task.
Bigfully is a bully and he don't mind dyin'
Bigfully is a bully who is unafraid of dying.
And I gotta be blind, missed sign after sign
I must be blind to consistently overlook the warning signs.
Time after time, half the time, have the time
Over and over again, for a significant portion of the time.
And I don't like nobody, they don't like me more
I have a dislike for everyone, and it seems they reciprocate those feelings.
And I'm good with that finally but they heard it before
I have come to terms with this reality, although it is not new information.
Dawg, we livin' in a prison, losin' our religion
My friend, we are living in a metaphorical prison, forsaking our beliefs.
On Thanksgiving, we thankful, just for livin' in hell
Even on a day of gratitude like Thanksgiving, we are simply thankful for surviving in our tumultuous lives.
Damn, homie, I don't mean to be harsh
I do not intend to be overly critical, my friend.
But there's a devil in the ghetto tryna tear it apart
However, there is a malevolent force in the impoverished neighborhood attempting to instigate chaos.
And if we make it up out, we still stuck in the dark
Even if we manage to escape this place, we will still be confined by our gloomy circumstances.
Will there ever be peace? Just a piece of my heart, never
Can there ever truly be peace? For me, it will only ever be a fraction of my heart, never wholly achieved.
Yeah, the only peace we got, is the peace of our heart
Currently, the only tranquility we experience is within our own hearts.
Or peace of our mind, or that damn piece
It may also be the serenity of our thoughts or the possession of a weapon.
That we hold in our waistline
Which we secure around our waist.
You feel me, dawg? Come on, uh
Do you understand my perspective, my friend? Let's move forward.
Thangs is changin', nigga, you better read the signs
Things are shifting, my friend, and it is imperative that you pay attention to the indications.
I'm only concerned about me and mine in these times
In the current era, my sole focus is on myself and those close to me.
The world is a ghetto and peace is not a part of it
The entire world is comparable to a poverty-stricken neighborhood, where peace is absent.
We all believe God's new plan to make it out of this
We all share a common belief in God's new strategy to help us escape our circumstances.
Niggas spendin' too much time hatin' on each other
People are investing excessive amounts of time in hating one another.
Niggas buyin' guns, loadin' 'em up, aimin' at each other
Individuals are purchasing guns, loading them, and directing their aggression towards one another.
And the victim is you and me, it's sick but it's true indeed
Both you and I are victims in this tragic scenario, as disturbing as it may sound.
The good die, mostly over bullshit, repeatedly
Good-hearted individuals frequently lose their lives due to pointless conflicts, and this pattern is recurring.
Deep in me there's a part that wants nothin' but love
Within me, there is a profound desire for nothing but love.
But the rest of me know war is what's waitin' for us
However, the majority of me understands that war is what awaits us.
So I stays ready, keep my pay heavy and boss up
Consequently, I remain prepared, keep my income substantial, and assert dominance.
Stack my funds and my guns, never rely on luck
I accumulate wealth and firearms, refusing to depend on luck.
Asking God to point out the impostor
Praying to God for guidance to identify those who pretend to be genuine.
Never let no weapon formed against me prosper
I vow to never allow any weapon aimed at me to succeed.
'Cause there'll never be peace, so don't rely on it
Because peace will never exist, therefore one should not depend on it.
Soldiers dyin' for it and in the ghetto
Soldiers are sacrificing their lives in pursuit of peace, even within the impoverished neighborhood.
They're cryin' for it, but fuck peace
They yearn for peace, but I disregard its significance.
Fuck peace
To hell with peace
On the strength 'til my niggas get a piece, we can't have peace
I will continue persistently until my friends acquire their share, and only then can we attain peace.
How the fuck we gon' live happy when we ain't got nuttin'?
It is impossible for us to experience happiness when we lack basic necessities.
You muthafuckas are smilin' but I'm mean muggin'
While you individuals pretend to be content, I remain unimpressed.
Why? 'Cause I gotta be thuggin'
It is a necessity for me to engage in thuggish behavior.
It seems drugs done turned this whole muthafuckin' hood out
The inflow of drugs has completely corrupted our entire neighborhood.
All us niggas actin' up, wild-ass, muthafuckin' adolescents
All of us are misbehaving, behaving recklessly like wild and immature teenagers.
These niggas ain't even got no childhoods no more
These individuals have been deprived of their childhoods.
How the fuck can you have a childhood?
How can one have a typical childhood experience?
And you at the funeral every muthafuckin' weekend?
Are you not attending funerals every single weekend?
Pssh, and you muthafuckas talkin' about peace
Ha, and yet you individuals have the audacity to discuss peace.
Nigga, it ain't no muthafuckin' peace
There is absolutely no fucking peace.
You ain't seen the news, muthafucka? You ain't heard?
Haven't you seen the news or heard what's happening?
Lil' babies gettin' smoked, muthafuckas killin' they whole family
Little children are being killed, and individuals are murdering their entire families.
Lil' kids gettin' thrown off buildings, muthafuckas gettin' abused
Small children are being thrown off buildings, and people are being subjected to abuse.
Peace? Nigga, is you out your fuckin' mind?
Peace? Are you completely insane?
Fuck peace, we can't never have peace
To hell with peace, we will never attain peace.
'Til you muthafuckas clean up this mess you made
Unless you individuals take responsibility and rectify the mess you created.
Till you fuckin' clean up the dirt you dropped
Until you are willing to clean up the mess you caused.
'Til we get a piece, fuck peace, Westside
Until we obtain our share, to hell with peace, Westside.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico
Written by: Donna T. Hunter, Francisco Pimental, Johnny Lee Jackson, Katari T. Cox, Malcolm Greenidge, 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