Part Time Mutha
2Pac Lyrics

She's a part time
The woman being described is only partially present in the lives of those around her.

A part time
Again emphasizing that this woman is not fully devoted to the well-being of others.

Part time
Her neglectful behavior is repeated throughout the song.

She's a (part time mutha)
The woman is a mother who is not fully committed to raising her children and providing them with a healthy lifestyle.

Meet Cindi, she's twenty-two, lives right on the dope track
Cindi is introduced as a young woman who lives in an area known for drug use and distribution.

Used to be fat now weighs less than a Tic-Tac
Cindi has lost a significant amount of weight, likely due to drug use.

Now what's that say about, this big epidemic
The epidemic being referred to is drug addiction, and the line questions what Cindi's weight loss tells us about the severity of the issue.

This hypocritical world, and the people in it
The world is criticized for condemning drug use while not providing enough resources to combat addiction.

Cindi loved to get buckwild
Cindi enjoys partying and using drugs.

Fuck with a smile single file she'll bust nuff styles
Cindi is attractive and charismatic, allowing her to easily obtain drugs and engage in multiple sexual encounters.

That would be cool, if she was your lover
Having a wild, adventurous partner may be appealing to some people.

But fuck that, Cindi was my dope fiend mother
The artist is revealing that Cindi is actually their mother and is addicted to drugs.

Welfare checks never stepped through the front door
The family does not receive government assistance because Cindi spends their money on drugs.

'Cause moms would run to the dopeman once more
Cindi's addiction causes her to prioritize obtaining drugs over the needs of her family.

All those days, had me fiending for a hot meal
The singer did not have consistent access to food due to Cindi's addiction.

Now I'm a crook, got steel, I do not feel
The artist is now involved in criminal activity, likely to support themselves while dealing with the consequences of Cindi's addiction.

So don't even trip, when I flip, with my thirty-eight
The artist is warning others not to mess with them, or they will defend themselves with a gun.

Revenge is a bitch, and my hit shake the murder rate
If someone messes with the singer, they will seek revenge and are capable of harming others.

Word to the mutha, I'm touched
The singer is emotional and impacted by Cindi's addiction.

When moms come by, niggas hush or get rushed
Others are afraid of Cindi when she is under the influence and around her children.

Maybe one day she'll recover
There is hope that Cindi will overcome her addiction.

But what will it take, to shake, or break
The artist questions what needs to happen for Cindi to fully recover and regain control of her life.

I grew up in a home where no-one liked me
The singer did not receive love or support from their family growing up.

Moms would hit the pipe, every night, she would fight me
Cindi's drug use caused her to be physically violent toward her child.

Poppa was a nasty old man, like the rest
The singer's father figure was also abusive and unkind.

He's feeling on my chest, with his hand in my dress
The father figure sexually assaulted the singer.

Just another pest, and yes I was nervous
The singer was uncomfortable around the man and afraid of his behavior.

Blood sensor tests, I just don't deserve this
The artist talks about taking pregnancy tests at school, indicating that they were sexually active and possibly pregnant as a result of the abuse.

I want to tell mom, but would she listen
The artist is hesitant to tell Cindi about the abuse they are experiencing.

She's bound to be bitching if she hasn't got a fix in
The singer knows that Cindi's drug addiction will get in the way of dealing with this issue if she is not currently high.

So, now I lay me down to sleep
The singer is preparing for bed and saying a prayer.

Lord don't let him rape me
The artist is asking for protection from sexual assault.

If he does my soul to keep
If the artist is sexually assaulted, they do not want the assailant to take control of their life and soul.

Can't concentrate I contemplate in my classroom
The artist struggles to focus on school due to the trauma they are experiencing.

Thinking how my step dad, raped me in the bathroom
The singer is haunted by the memory of the abuse they experienced.

Every day I make class, and yet I'm missing periods
The artist is still attending school but is also dealing with the potential consequences of the sexual abuse, like a missed menstrual cycle indicating pregnancy.

The thought of pregnancy is in my head and now I'm fearing it
The possibility of being pregnant as a result of the abuse is causing the singer distress.

I gotta tell mom, before she sees me
The singer feels it is necessary to tell Cindi about the abuse before she discovers the pregnancy or other signs of what is happening.

I told her how he G'd me, and she didn't believe me
Cindi did not believe her child when they told her about the sexual abuse.

Calling me a slut 'cause my butt's kinda big so
Cindi insults her child instead of believing their story or offering support.

Still that ain't no way to be talking to your kids though
The artist recognizes that Cindi's behavior is not appropriate or loving for a parent.

I can't believe the way you call it
The singer is distressed by Cindi's behavior and response to their situation.

Gotta believe in him, and dissing her own daughter
Cindi seems to prioritize her own relationships and addictions over the well-being of her child.

Time for me to break and find another
The artist knows they need to leave this situation and find a new place to live or a new form of support.

That's when I discovered
The artist continues to reflect on their experiences and what they have learned as they share their story.

The ways of the days of a part time mutha
The artist is highlighting that their neglectful mother's behavior is not unique and is part of a larger societal problem.

I rush to tend her, talked as I touch her
The singer is caring for someone in their life, potentially a child or elderly family member.

She blushed, the clothes came off, and I bust her
The artist engages in sexual activity with this person.

I'm up now, ready to get drunk on the block
The singer is ready to party or drink alcohol with their friends.

Here, take a cab, thanks a lot for the cot
The singer is dismissing someone from their home or a place they stayed overnight.

She's gone, and I'm thinking that my game's so strong
The singer is confident in their ability to attract partners or have sexual encounters.

Pat myself on the back and move on
The artist is proud of their sexual conquest and is ready to move on to the next experience.

Is this just how it is hell no
The artist is questioning if their current lifestyle is all there is, and then answering that it is not.

'cause she came back with the kid and yo
The woman the singer had recently slept with returned with a child, potentially implicating the singer as the father.

I been paying ever since
The singer has been financially supporting this child since they were born.

The clothes the food the cars and oh the rent
The artist pays for all of the child's basic needs, and more.

All of my time gets spent at the workplace
The artist is frequently working to afford the expenses associated with having a child.

No time to kiss her got me list in the first place
The artist is tired and overworked, and likely regrets getting involved with the woman who had a child.

So I do the dishes and clean the floor
The singer is performing domestic chores in addition to working and caring for a child.

When I sleep I can't dream anymore
The artist is so stressed and overworked that they cannot even find respite in their dreams when they sleep.

Oh no, now I'm a part time mutha
The singer is communicating that they, too, have become a neglectful parent due to the demands of their life and responsibility for a child.

And I, change the diapers and clean the shit
The singer takes on the mundane tasks of caring for their child despite their exhaustion and strain.

The tables are turned I can't take this
The singer is struggling with the demands of caring for a child and the toll it is taking on their life.

He's a part time mutha
The artist is acknowledging that there are many parents, like themselves, who struggle to balance their responsibilities and their own lives.

Part time
Reiterating that the problem of neglectful or overburdened parents is not uncommon and persists throughout the song.