Only Fear Of Death
2Pac Lyrics


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Ah-yo, are you afraid to die, or do you wanna live forever
Tell me, which one?

They wanna bury me, I'm worried, I'm losin' my mind
Look down the barrel of my nine and my vision's blurry
Fallin' to pieces, am I guilty? I pray to the Lord
But he ignores me unfortunately 'cause I'm guilty
Show me a miracle, I'm hopeless, I'm chokin' off
Marijuana smoke, with every toke it's like I'm losin' focus
Fallin' to sleep while I'm at service, when will I die?
Forever paranoid and nervous because I'm high

Don't mention funerals I'm stressin', and goin' nutty
And reminiscin' 'bout them n****z that murdered my buddy
I wonder when will I be happy, ain't nothin' funny
Flashbacks of bustin' caps, anything for money

Where am I goin' I discovered, can't nothin' save me
My next door neighbor's havin' convo with undercovers
Put a surprise in the mailbox, hope she get it
Happy birthday b****, you know you shouldn't-a did it

Everybody's dyin' am I next, who can I trust?
Will they be G's and they look at me before they bust?
Or will they kill me while I'm sleepin', two to the head
While I'm in bed, leakin' blood on my satin' sheets

Is there a heaven for a baller? I'm gettin' suspicious
Of this b**** the line busy everytime I call her
Now she's tellin' me to visit, who else is home?
I check the house before I bone, so we all alone

After I nut I hit the highway, see ya later
To all the players watch the fly way a n**** played her
The b**** is tellin' all her homies, that I can f*** her
Like no other now them other b****es wanna bone me

I'm under pressure gettin' drunk, somebody help me
I drink a fifth of Hennesey I don't think it's healthy
I see my enemies they creepin', don't make me blast
I watch the five-oh's roll, the motherf***ers pa**

By me like they know me, smilin' as they laugh
I put up my middle finger then I dash
N****z don't like me 'cause I'm Thuggin', and everyday
I'm a hustler lookin' to get paid

They wanna bury me, I'm worried, no need to lie
I pray to God I don't scream when it's time to fry
Nowhere to rest I'm losin' homies, ain't that a b****
When I was rich I had clout, now a n****'s lonely

I put the pistol to my head and say a prayer
I see visions of me dead, Lord are you there?
Then tell me am I lost 'cause I'm lonely
I thought I had friends but in the end a n**** dies lonely

Nowhere to run I'm in terror and no one cares
A closed casket at my funeral and no one's there
Is there a future for a killer? I change my ways
But still that don't promise me the next day

So I stay Thuggin' with a pa**ion, forever blastin'
I'm bustin' on these motherf***ers in my madness
They wonder if I'm hellbound, well Hell
Can't be worse than this, 'cause I'm in Hell now

Don't make me hurt you I don't want to, but I will
See motherf***ers killed over phone bills
Never will I die, I'll be back
Reincarnated as a motherf***in' mack
I love it 'cause in Heaven there's no shortage on G's
I'm tellin' you now, you motherf***ers don't know me

Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated
Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated

Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated
Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated

Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated
Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated

Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
You ghetto n****z
You ghetto n****z
You ghetto n****z

You ghetto n****z
You ghetto n****z
You ghetto n****z
You ghetto n****z

Are you scared, to die?
Or will you scream, when you fry?
I don't fear death
My only fear of death is comin' back, reincarnated
This is dedicated to Mental, R.I.P.
And Big Kill, R.I.P.




And all you other O.G.'s, who go down
I don't fear death

Overall Meaning

The song "Only Fear of Death" by Tupac Shakur is a reflection of his inner turmoil and the constant fear of dying young. The lyrics depict the struggles he faced as a rapper in the hood, including run-ins with the law, shootouts with rivals, and drug abuse. In the verse, Tupac questions whether he should fear death or embrace it, as he battles with feelings of guilt, hopelessness, and paranoia.


The lyric, "They wanna bury me, I'm worried, I'm losin' my mind" highlights the artist's desperation to stay alive amidst the chaos and danger that surrounded him. Tupac expresses his longing for a miracle and seeks redemption from God. However, he feels unheard and ignored, which amplifies his hopelessness and frustration.


The last verse of the song is a declaration of his willingness to die, as he feels hell is better than the life he is living. Tupac suggests that he wants to be reincarnated as a "motherf***in' mack," which reflects his belief in rising from the dead and continuing his legacy. He ends the song by dedicating it to his fallen friends, Mental and Big Kill, as well as other OGs who have died.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah-yo, are you afraid to die, or do you wanna live forever
Do you value life or fear death?


They wanna bury me, I'm worried, I'm losin' my mind
Someone wants to harm me and I am mentally deteriorating.


Look down the barrel of my nine and my vision's blurry
While holding my gun, I feel frayed and unsure.


Fallin' to pieces, am I guilty? I pray to the Lord
I am falling apart with guilt and try to find solace in religion.


But he ignores me unfortunately 'cause I'm guilty
God does not answer my prayers because I am guilty of sins.


Show me a miracle, I'm hopeless, I'm chokin' off
I am desperate for a miracle but feel hopeless and trapped.


Marijuana smoke, with every toke it's like I'm losin' focus
Smoking marijuana heightens my anxiety and causes me to lose focus.


Fallin' to sleep while I'm at service, when will I die?
I struggle with rest and worry about when my death will come.


Forever paranoid and nervous because I'm high
I am always restless and worried due to the influence of drugs.


Don't mention funerals I'm stressin', and goin' nutty
I cannot bear the thought of death and it drives me crazy.


And reminiscin' 'bout them n****z that murdered my buddy
I dwell on the memories of my friend's killers and seek revenge.


I wonder when will I be happy, ain't nothin' funny
I doubt if I will ever find happiness and my situation is not amusing.


Flashbacks of bustin' caps, anything for money
I am haunted by the memories of committing crimes for money.


Where am I goin' I discovered, can't nothin' save me
I have realized I am headed for a doomed path and nothing can save me.


My next door neighbor's havin' convo with undercovers
My neighbor is talking to undercover cops.


Put a surprise in the mailbox, hope she get it
I left a surprise in the mailbox for someone and hope they found it.


Happy birthday b****, you know you shouldn't-a did it
I gave someone an unwanted birthday gift and they should not have crossed me.


Everybody's dyin' am I next, who can I trust?
I fear for my life and trust no one around me.


Will they be G's and they look at me before they bust?
Will those who plan to harm me be respectful and look me in the eye before doing so?


Or will they kill me while I'm sleepin', two to the head
Will my enemies kill me in my sleep?


While I'm in bed, leakin' blood on my satin' sheets
If I am killed in bed, I will bleed on my luxurious satin sheets.


Is there a heaven for a baller? I'm gettin' suspicious
I am not sure if there is a heaven for someone like me who has lived a life of crime.


Of this b**** the line busy everytime I call her
The woman I am trying to reach is always on the phone with others.


Now she's tellin' me to visit, who else is home?
Someone is inviting me over, and I am wary of who else may be present.


I check the house before I bone, so we all alone
Before having sexual intercourse, I check the house to ensure we are the only ones there.


After I nut I hit the highway, see ya later
After climaxing, I leave quickly without looking back.


To all the players watch the fly way a n**** played her
I leave a warning for others to be careful of how they treat women.


The b**** is tellin' all her homies, that I can f*** her
The woman I slept with is spreading rumors about our sexual encounter to her friends.


Like no other now them other b****es wanna bone me
Others now want to have sex with me because of the rumors spread by the previous woman.


I'm under pressure gettin' drunk, somebody help me
I am struggling and feeling pressure and find solace in getting drunk.


I drink a fifth of Hennesey I don't think it's healthy
I consume a lot of alcohol which is most likely not good for me.


I see my enemies they creepin', don't make me blast
I see my enemies approaching me stealthily and I am threatening to use violence.


I watch the five-oh's roll, the motherf***ers pa**
I observe the police drive by, frustrated with their actions.


By me like they know me, smilin' as they laugh
The police seem to mock me as they drive by.


I put up my middle finger then I dash
I respond to the police by giving them the middle finger and abruptly leaving.


N****z don't like me 'cause I'm Thuggin', and everyday
People dislike me for my criminal activities and the way I live my life.


I'm a hustler lookin' to get paid
I make money by hustling and doing whatever it takes.


They wanna bury me, I'm worried, no need to lie
Someone wants to harm me and I am not ashamed to be cautious.


I pray to God I don't scream when it's time to fry
I pray I am strong and will not scream when facing punishment for my crimes.


Nowhere to rest I'm losin' homies, ain't that a b****
I have nowhere to go and am losing friends, this is extremely difficult.


When I was rich I had clout, now a n****'s lonely
I used to be wealthy and respected, but now I am lonely and lacking in friends and support.


I put the pistol to my head and say a prayer
In despair, I contemplate taking my own life with a gun and seek divine intervention.


I see visions of me dead, Lord are you there?
I am having disturbing visions of my death and wish for God's help.


Then tell me am I lost 'cause I'm lonely
I wonder if my loneliness is a sign of being lost in life.


I thought I had friends but in the end a n**** dies lonely
I believed I had friends, but ultimately die alone and abandoned.


Nowhere to run I'm in terror and no one cares
I am terrified with no escape and no one to help me.


A closed casket at my funeral and no one's there
I will have a closed casket funeral with no attendees to mourn my death.


Is there a future for a killer? I change my ways
I ponder if I have any hope for redemption and if changing my ways can bring me a better future.


But still that don't promise me the next day
Even if I change, I cannot guarantee that I will live to see the next day.


So I stay Thuggin' with a pa**ion, forever blastin'
I choose to continue living my life as a criminal with passion and determination, and am prepared to use force when necessary.


I'm bustin' on these motherf***ers in my madness
I am attacking and shooting at those who seek to harm me, driven by madness and desperation.


They wonder if I'm hellbound, well Hell
Others may question if I am headed to Hell, but I may already be there.


Can't be worse than this, 'cause I'm in Hell now
My current situation and life of crime feels like Hell, so I cannot imagine anything worse.


Don't make me hurt you I don't want to, but I will
I do not want to hurt others, but will do so if necessary.


See motherf***ers killed over phone bills
People are killed over debts, such as phone bills, and I am willing to do the same.


Never will I die, I'll be back
I believe I will never truly die, but my spirit will live on and I will return.


Reincarnated as a motherf***in' mack
I envision returning as a powerful and assertive figure.


I love it 'cause in Heaven there's no shortage on G's
I am excited for the possibility of being surrounded by other powerful and respected figures in Heaven.


I'm tellin' you now, you motherf***ers don't know me
Others may think they know me, but they do not truly understand my life and struggles.


Only fear of death, you ghetto n****z
The only thing ghetto people truly fear is their own death.


Only fear of death is comin' back reincarnated
Even death does not hold me back, as I am not afraid to come back as a reincarnated version of myself.


This is dedicated to Mental, R.I.P.
This song is dedicated to someone named Mental who has passed away (Rest In Peace).


And Big Kill, R.I.P.
This song is also dedicated to someone named Big Kill who has passed away (Rest In Peace).


And all you other O.G.'s, who go down
This song is also dedicated to other original gangsters who have passed away.




Lyrics © STREETROPICAL MEDIA, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WALTER BURNS, GEORGE CLINTON JR., WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS, MAURICE HARDING, TYRUSS HIMES, JOHNNY JAKSON, DUANE NETTLESBEY, LAVANCE REED, KEVIN RHAMES, DIRON RIVERS, TUPAC SHAKUR, CHRISTOPHER WALKER, RANDY WALKER, MARCEL WILLIAMS, BERNARD WORRELL

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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.

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on California Love - Original Mix (Explicit)

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