Out On Bail
2Pac Lyrics


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Oh, I posted bail?
I'm out this motherfucker?
I can go?
Oh, fuck y'all eh, fuck the judge
Fuck the motherfuckin' district attourney and the prosecutor (fuck you!)
And fuck you motherfuckers in the jury box (fuck you!)
Fuck all y'all
'Cause I'm out on motherfuckin' bail
Y'all ain't never gonna see me in this motherfucker again
Drop that shit em!
Let these old punk ass bitches know how we runnin' this shit
Niggaz ain't going back to court you stank ass bitches

I'm stuck in jail the DA's tryin' to burn me
I'd be out on bail if I had a good attorney
Want to label me a criminal and cuff me up
Got a pocket full of money so they rough me up
I ain't trippin' in the county and I'm mad as fuck
Got a record so they put me with the baddest bunch
Everybody want to talk cause I'm rappin'
They askin' me what happened
Is it true you did a flick with Janet Jackson
I can't sleep they takin' polaroids
And I'm tryna to use the phone but they makin' noise
Man I wish I had my glock cause its major
I'm makin' shanks out the plastics in razors
These motherfuckers won't leave me alone that's my word
'Bout to turn a violation to a motherfuckin' murder
I'm makin' collect calls to my old bitches
Send mo pictures and make me some more riches
To all the suckers on the block talkin' shit while I was locked up
Be prepared to get socked up
'Cause the game is deep and the fame is brief
And you bullshittin' bitches ain't changin' me
I came straight up out the gutta I was saved from hell
I'm a thug I was raised in jail
Now I'm out on bail

Out on Bail (You know what fuckin' time it is)
ThugLife will never fail (I'm out on bail)
Thuglife niggaz (I'm going straight to 50,000 biatch!!!)
Thuglife niggaz (I'm out on bail)
Out on Bail (Hey, hand me some motherfuckin' Colt 40's from the fridge nigga)
ThugLife will never fail (Cause I'm out on bail)
Thuglife niggaz (Hey, pass me my motherfuckin' Rolex)
Thuglife niggaz (Yes bitch that's a President)

Stuck in jail and mad as a bitch
I'd be out on bail if it wasn't for the snitch
Runnin' wild through the streets like I'm loco
And fuck the punk police and they chokeholds
I got no love in my heart cause I'm heartless
Mobbin' in the park after dark want to start shit
Rippin' up the scene as a teen I was at it (but hey)
And sellin' products to the addicts cause they gotta have it
I was a well-known thug and I gotta lotta love
Hangin out with the OG's shootin' up the clubs
And mama told me don't hang with the homies
But they got me if they need me then it's on G
Got me sittin' in the cell a five by seven
Will I finally get to go to ghetto heaven
Got my bitches on the outside writin' me letters
And they tell me they love me and the shit you'll get better
I don't believe her cause I just got the news on the wire
Take it how you want it but your bitch is on fire
I gotta be a player so I stay strong
Cause I know that I won't be away long
And when I finally do hit the fuckin' streets I'ma handle this
A thug nigga gettin' scandalous
I'm on bail

Out on Bail
ThugLife (see) will never fail (Out on bail, biatch!)
Thuglife niggaz (You know what time it is)
Thuglife niggaz (I'm out on bail)
Out on Bail (Y'all don't need to know about)
ThugLife will never fail (You know, Out on bail)
Thuglife niggaz (Y'all Blow that shit - Get me up out this)
Thuglife niggaz (Yo, EM!!! Get me up out of this motherfucker man!)
Out on bail (These motherfuckers are harassing me and that ain't cool)

I'm out on bail
I'll see ya motherfuckers at the next show, 2pac, the media is my bitch
It's that famous shit, you know?
Real thug shit
Real live thug shit, genuine, you know what I'm sayin'
I wouldn't waste your motherfuckin' time with no bullshit baby
Trust me, It's that real shit
I'm talkin' about that shit you never tell your grandkids about, you know?
I ran with a thug nigga, believe that
This my motherfuckin' nigga Em on dem motherfuckin' boards in case your wonderin'
We doin' this shit hell motherfuckin' yeah




An ounze of that shit sittin' in your motherfuckin' lac
Now press rewind nigga

Overall Meaning

The song "Out On Bail" is an expression of Tupac's frustration with the legal system and his newfound celebrity status. The opening lines of the song express his relief at being granted bail and leaving jail, while shouting expletives at those involved in his trial. He then goes on to detail the injustices he has faced, including being labeled a criminal despite his financial resources and being subjected to constant harassment by law enforcement. Despite his anger and frustration, Tupac maintains his reputation as a thug and a player, rapping about his experiences on the streets and his relationships with women.


Overall, "Out On Bail" is a vivid reflection of Tupac's life and worldview at the time of its creation. It combines anger and bravado with a sense of vulnerability and frustration, reflecting on the difficulties of being a young Black man in America and navigating the criminal justice system.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I posted bail?
Did I really make bail? Can I finally leave this place?


I'm out this motherfucker?
I can finally leave this place!


I can go?
I am allowed to leave this place?


Oh, fuck y'all eh, fuck the judge
Fuck you all! Especially that judge!


Fuck the motherfuckin' district attourney and the prosecutor (fuck you!)
To hell with the prosecutor and the attorney- fuck you both!


And fuck you motherfuckers in the jury box (fuck you!)
And are you in the jury- fuck you also!


Fuck all y'all
Fuck all of you people!


'Cause I'm out on motherfuckin' bail
I was able to make bail to leave this place!


Y'all ain't never gonna see me in this motherfucker again
None of you will ever see me in this place again!


Drop that shit em!
Play that music, Em!


Let these old punk ass bitches know how we runnin' this shit
Let these assholes know who's in control around here.


Niggaz ain't going back to court you stank ass bitches
No one will go back to court, you terrible people!


I'm stuck in jail the DA's tryin' to burn me
I'm held in jail, and the prosecutor is trying to ruin my life.


I'd be out on bail if I had a good attorney
A proper lawyer could have secured my release on bail.


Want to label me a criminal and cuff me up
They want to call me a criminal and have me locked up.


Got a pocket full of money so they rough me up
They mistreated me because I had a lot of money on me.


I ain't trippin' in the county and I'm mad as fuck
I'm not scared of being in jail, yet I'm extremely angry.


Got a record so they put me with the baddest bunch
They grouped us with the toughest people because of our previous records.


Everybody want to talk cause I'm rappin'
People want to talk with me because I'm a famous rapper.


They askin' me what happened
They always ask what happened to land me in jail.


Is it true you did a flick with Janet Jackson
Is it true that I had a film with Janet Jackson?


I can't sleep they takin' polaroids
They're constantly taking pictures, and I can't sleep because of it.


And I'm tryna to use the phone but they makin' noise
I'm attempting to make a phone call, but they're being noisy.


Man I wish I had my glock cause its major
I wish I had my gun because the situation is severe.


I'm makin' shanks out the plastics in razors
I'm manufacturing homemade knives from plastic and razors.


These motherfuckers won't leave me alone that's my word
These guys are always bothering me, I swear.


'Bout to turn a violation to a motherfuckin' murder
People better beware, or they'll face the worst trouble.


I'm makin' collect calls to my old bitches
I only call my old girlfriends through the collect call system.


Send mo pictures and make me some more riches
I need more pictures (from my girlfriends) to make more money.


To all the suckers on the block talkin' shit while I was locked up
To all you guys in the area who spoke badly about me while I was in jail,


Be prepared to get socked up
Be ready for a fight because I am coming back.


'Cause the game is deep and the fame is brief
The game is dangerous, and the fame is fleeting.


And you bullshittin' bitches ain't changin' me
You can't change me with your lies.


I came straight up out the gutta I was saved from hell
I was born in the worst conditions, but I survived.


I'm a thug I was raised in jail
I've been around tough people my entire life, and I've seen the worst conditions in jail.


Now I'm out on bail
Now I am released on bail and free to go outside.


Stuck in jail and mad as a bitch
I'm in jail, and I'm extremely angry about it.


I'd be out on bail if it wasn't for the snitch
If not for an informer, I would have made bail.


Runnin' wild through the streets like I'm loco
I'm running crazily through the streets.


And fuck the punk police and they chokeholds
I am absolutely against the lousy police and their choking tactics.


I got no love in my heart cause I'm heartless
I'm heartless because I have no compassion for others.


Mobbin' in the park after dark want to start shit
At night, I lead my gang to the park, wanting to pick a fight with anyone.


Rippin' up the scene as a teen I was at it (but hey)
As a teenager, I was aggressive and interested in violence.


And sellin' products to the addicts cause they gotta have it
I sold addictive goods to people because I knew they would like them.


I was a well-known thug and I gotta lotta love
People knew me as a criminal, yet they still loved me.


Hangin out with the OG's shootin' up the clubs
I spent time with the older gangsters, and we used to shoot in clubs.


And mama told me don't hang with the homies
My mom warned me not to associate myself with my friends.


But they got me if they need me then it's on G
However, my friends have my back when I need their help.


Got me sittin' in the cell a five by seven
I'm stuck in a cell that's five feet by seven feet.


Will I finally get to go to ghetto heaven
Will I ever escape this life of crime and make it to the promised land?


Got my bitches on the outside writin' me letters
My girlfriends are sending me letters from the outside.


And they tell me they love me and the shit you'll get better
They all express their love and tell me things will improve.


I don't believe her cause I just got the news on the wire
I don't trust them because I just heard the news from my wires.


Take it how you want it but your bitch is on fire
Whatever you make of it, your girl is in big trouble now.


I gotta be a player so I stay strong
I have to keep my attitude confident as a player with staying power.


Cause I know that I won't be away long
I know that won't be in jail for very long.


And when I finally do hit the fuckin' streets I'ma handle this
When I finally get to hit the streets, I'm going to take care of my business.


A thug nigga gettin' scandalous
A gangster causing chaos.


I'm on bail
I'm currently out on bail.


I'll see ya motherfuckers at the next show, 2pac, the media is my bitch
I'll meet all of you at the next show. I control the media.


It's that famous shit, you know?
This is great stuff that you all already know about.


Real thug shit
This is genuine gangster stuff,


Real live thug shit, genuine, you know what I'm sayin'
This is the real deal, you get me.


I wouldn't waste your motherfuckin' time with no bullshit baby
I wouldn't waste your time with anything false, baby.


Trust me, It's that real shit
Believe me, this is authentic stuff.


I'm talkin' about that shit you never tell your grandkids about, you know?
This is the stuff you never mention to your grandchildren, you understand?


I ran with a thug nigga, believe that
I used to run with some real thugs, you can count on that.


This my motherfuckin' nigga Em on dem motherfuckin' boards in case your wonderin'
My boy Em is making the music, in case you're curious.


We doin' this shit hell motherfuckin' yeah
Hell yeah, we're doing this!


An ounze of that shit sittin' in your motherfuckin' lac
I have an ounce of drugs in my car.


Now press rewind nigga
Now, play it again.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PATRICK O HARVEY, ANTHONY MOSELY, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, DARRON M STRAND

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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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