Nothin But Love
2Pac Lyrics


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Straight outta Oakland, California where we spark it on ya
Give a shout out to my partners in the darkest corners
I remember drinkin' Hennesey, smokin' weed
Fantasize about the things we'd grow to be
Had a partner named Snoop, loved to clown a stank
Smoke a pound a day, commenced to down a drank
Shooting craps in the alley til they chased us off
Pour a little for my homies but don't waste it all
Ooh wee, who popped that coochie best?
On my tattooed chest is where the hoochies rest
Having house parties in a crowded spot
And you can tell it's hot, they talk loud a lot
Everybody wanna dance when the slow jam come
lookin' dumb, 'cause you waitin' for your chance to hump
Straight grindin', everybody havin' fun
And it's cool til a fool pull a loaded gun
'Cause another dude kicked his Bacardi over
He had to act a fool now the party's over
Gun shots rang like it's thunder
And everybody bum rushing and I'm rushing to get a number
Says she got a man but she's lying
Why? I seen her talking to this other guy and,
He's a dealer so you know she gonna sweat him
I ain't trippin' I just hope he get 'em, I got nothin' but love

Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I'm down for yours, nothin' but love
Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I'm down for yours, nothin' but love
Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I'm down for yours, nothin' but love
Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I'm down for yours, nothin' but love

I love to go back, to the block I got my game from
And pay respect to the place that I came from
'Cause uh, old man still drinkin', his breath still stinkin'
He'd love to tell ya what he's thinkin'
But I can't diss him he's my elder
He been livin' here longer what that tell ya?
And little girls playin' double dutch
Still blush, 'cause she don't get in trouble much
It's uh, ponytails and barrettes
I gotta make it back home, before the sun decides to set
And little boys playin stick ball, quick y'all
Get out the street before they hit y'all
And as I reminisce, I think about my ghetto bliss
And wonder how we came to this
I help an old lady across the street, the cost is free
I can't take what she offers me
And this is how the world could be
This is how the world should be
Feels good to be back on the streets
'Cause I know they got love for me, nothin' but love

Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I'm down for yours, nothin' but love

When I was young I used to want to be a dealer see
'Cause the gold and cars they appealed to me
I saw our brothers getting rich slangin' crack to folks
And the square's getting big for these sack of dope
Started thinking bout a plan to get paid myself
So I made myself, raised myself
Til the dealer on the block told me, "That ain't cool
You ain't meant to slang crack, you a rapper fool"
I got my game about women from a prostitute
And way back used to rap on the block for loot
I tried to make my way legit, ha ha
But it was hard, 'cause rhymes don't pay the rent
And uh, it was funny how I copped out
I couldn't make it in school, so finally I dropped out
My family on welfare
I'm steady thinking, since don't nobody else care
I'm out here on my own
At least in jail I have a meal and I wouldn't be alone
I'm feelin' like a waste, tears rollin' down my face
'Cause my life is filled with hate
Until I looked around me
I saw nothing but family, straight up down for me
Panthers, Pimps, Pushers and Thugs
Hey yo, that's my family tree, I got nothin' but love

Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I'm down for yours, nothin' but love

Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
Ain't got nothin' but love for ya




Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
Ain't got nothin' but love for ya

Overall Meaning

In "Nothin But Love," Tupac reminisces about his childhood in Oakland, California, and pays tribute to the community that raised him. He reflects on the parties, the friends he lost, and his own choices about the kind of life he wanted to lead. The nostalgic verses are set against a smooth, jazzy beat that gives the song a laid-back, introspective feel.


The first verse describes the carefree days of Tupac's youth, when he and his friends would drink Hennessy, smoke weed, and shoot craps in the alley. They would throw house parties and dance to slow jams, but the fun would sometimes turn violent when fights broke out. Despite the chaos, Tupac has "nothing but love" for his old neighborhood and the people who lived there.


The second verse finds Tupac reflecting on his own life and the path he has taken. He talks about wanting to be a drug dealer when he was young, but later realizing that he was meant to be a rapper. He also discusses his struggles with poverty and the lure of the street life. But through it all, he knows that he can count on his community for support - even if they are "Panthers, Pimps, Pushers and Thugs."


Overall, "Nothin But Love" is a song about the importance of community and the power of love and loyalty. It shows Tupac at his most reflective and introspective, digging deep into his own memories and emotions to create a moving tribute to the people and places that shaped him.


Line by Line Meaning

Straight outta Oakland, California where we spark it on ya
I hail from the city of Oakland, California, where we keep things lively and exciting.


Give a shout out to my partners in the darkest corners
I want to acknowledge and send greetings to my associates who live in the most deprived parts of the city.


I remember drinkin' Hennesey, smokin' weed
Back in the day, I have memories of drinking Hennessy, and puffing on marijuana.


Fantasize about the things we'd grow to be
We used to dream about what we would become in life.


Had a partner named Snoop, loved to clown a stank
I used to hang out with a friend named Snoop, who loved to tease people.


Smoke a pound a day, commenced to down a drank
We used to smoke a lot of weed, and drink alcohol excessively.


Shooting craps in the alley til they chased us off
We used to play dice games in the backstreets until the authorities chased us away.


Pour a little for my homies but don't waste it all
I pour a little of my drink out as a sign of respect for my fallen friends, but I don't waste it all.


And you can tell it's hot, they talk loud a lot
It's evident that the party is crowded and loud.


Everybody wanna dance when the slow jam come, lookin' dumb, 'cause you waitin' for your chance to hump
People eagerly want to dance to the slow music at a party, but they look foolish waiting for an opportunity to grind.


Straight grindin', everybody havin' fun, And it's cool til a fool pull a loaded gun
Everyone is dancing, enjoying themselves until someone pulls out a gun and ruins the party.


Says she got a man but she's lying, Why? I seen her talking to this other guy and, He's a dealer so you know she gonna sweat him
A woman claims to have a partner, but she's not honest. I noticed her chatting with a drug dealer who she might be interested in.


I love to go back, to the block I got my game from, And pay respect to the place that I came from
I enjoy revisiting the neighbourhood where I grew up and show gratitude to its residents.


Old man still drinkin', his breath still stinkin', He'd love to tell ya what he's thinkin'
An elderly man still drinks and has bad breath. However, he still loves to converse with people.


But I can't diss him he's my elder, He been livin' here longer what that tell ya?
I can't disrespect him because he's older and has lived in the neighbourhood longer than me.


It's uh, ponytails and barrettes, I gotta make it back home, before the sun decides to set
Girls wear ponytails and barrettes in their hair. I have to head back home before it gets dark.


And little boys playin stick ball, quick y'all, Get out the street before they hit y'all
Little boys play stick ball in the street, but they have to be careful not to get injured by vehicles.


And as I reminisce, I think about my ghetto bliss, And wonder how we came to this
As I remember my past, I think about how my childhood in the neighbourhood was full of joy and question how things eventually changed.


I help an old lady across the street, the cost is free, I can't take what she offers me
I assist an elderly lady in crossing the street without expecting anything in return, and I politely decline when she offers me money.


And this is how the world could be, This is how the world should be
This is the right way that the world ought to exist.


Feels good to be back on the streets, 'Cause I know they got love for me, nothin' but love
It feels nice to be present in the neighbourhood again because I am sure that its residents genuinely appreciate me.


When I was young I used to want to be a dealer see, 'Cause the gold and cars they appealed to me
In my youth, I desired to be a drug dealer because I admired the glamour associated with their gold and cars.


Started thinking bout a plan to get paid myself, So I made myself, raised myself
I began planning on how I can earn money on my own, and indeed got to work and raised myself.


Til the dealer on the block told me, That ain't cool, You ain't meant to slang crack, you a rapper fool
A drug dealer in the neighbourhood advised me that drug dealing is not right for me, and I should work towards becoming a musician instead.


And little did I know, being a rapper sold units
I did not immediately realize that being a musician could be very profitable.


My family on welfare, I'm steady thinking, since don't nobody else care, I'm out here on my own
My family lives on public assistance, and I am constantly thinking that when nobody else cares about me, I have to fend for myself.


At least in jail I have a meal and I wouldn't be alone, I'm feelin' like a waste, tears rollin' down my face, 'Cause my life is filled with hate
If I go to jail, I'll have food to eat, and I won't be alone. However, I feel dejected, and tears roll down my face as I think my life is full of hatred.


Until I looked around me, I saw nothing but family, straight up down for me, Panthers, Pimps, Pushers and Thugs, Hey yo, that's my family tree, I got nothin' but love
However, when I look around, and observe the people in my neighbourhood, I realize that I am surrounded by family, including but not limited to activists, pimps, drug dealers and criminals. They are, indeed, my family tree, and I have nothing but love for them.


Ain't got nothin' but love for ya
I have nothing else but love for you.


I'm down for yours, nothin' but love
I am ready to support you, and I have nothing but love for you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERSON, CRAIG, SHAKUR, WOOD

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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

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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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