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.
Same Song
2Pac Lyrics
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All all around the world same song
I came for the party to get naughty get my rocks on
Eat popcorn watch you move your body to the pop song
That I'm singing dinga linging funky beats ringing
Everybody's swinging in the place
As I kick the J A Z Z why is my style
Champagne in my hand, it won't be long till I'm gone
It's just the same old song
It's just a freestyle, meanwhile, we keep the beat kickin
Sweat drippin, girlies in the limo eatin chicken
Oops don't get the grease on your pantyhose
I love ya Rover, move over, I gotta blow my nose
Sneezin, but still I'm pleasin to all the slimmies
Pull out my jimmie, time to get busy wit a Jenny
If it's good and plenty, don't you know
There I go, there I go, there I go
But I don't go nowhere without my jim hat
If I'm rappin, cause she's clappin
Then I'm strappin cause I'm smarter than that
Then girlie maybe we can get along
Cutie after cutie, it's just the same old song
Money B, the freaky deaky, the sqeaky meaky up and down
As a matter of fact ill be right back I gotta take a leak
So I'm drainin entertainin, but I got fame
And the bases I touch to much for me tryin to be namin
Aiyyo, you saw me on cable and gip
I busted in and I was goin legit
Clark Gable back in Pakland its the same old song
Sport these shorties, same freckles and hat
Drinkin the same 40's
Hypothetical, political, lyrical, miracle whip
Just like butter, my ryhmes are legit
Cause I'm the humpty. Not humpty dumpty, but humpty hump
Here a hump, there a hump, everywhere a hump
Ah shut up and just listen
Not dissin don't get me wrong
But to me its just the same old song
So just watch, my name is shock, and I like to rock
And you can't stop this
2pac go ahead and rock this
Now I clown around when I hang around with the Underground
Girls use to frown, say I'm down, when I come around
Gas me and when they pass me they use to diss me
Harrass me, but now they ask me if they can kiss me
Get some fame, people change, want to live they life high
Same song, can't go wrong, if I play the nice guy
(Clamin that they must have changed,just because we came strong)
I remain, still the same (why Tu'?) cause it's the same song
The lyrics of 2Pac & Digital Underground’s Same Song describe the repetitive cycle of hip hop music and culture that has permeated worldwide. The first stanza sets the tone for the song; that no matter where you are in the world, the music playing in the background is always the same. The following stanzas provide insight into different aspects of hip hop culture such as the party scene, sex, fame, politics, and its commercialization. The artist’s tone throughout the song conveys a sense of boredom and frustration with the lack of revolutionary change in the genre.
The chorus, “It's just the same old song,” reinforces the repetitiveness of the hip hop genre and symbolizes the lack of progress in the culture. Each verse illustrates how the artist is living their life and seeking enjoyment from the party culture but, at the same time, feeling trapped in a cycle of repetition. Tupac’s appearance on the song reflects how industry insiders trying to make music are programmed to follow similar templates.
Line by Line Meaning
All around the world same song
No matter where you go, the same thing is happening everywhere
I came for the party to get naughty get my rocks on
I am here to have a good time and let loose
Eat popcorn watch you move your body to the pop song
I am enjoying watching you dance while I snack on some popcorn
That I'm singing dinga linging funky beats ringing
I'm singing an upbeat and funky song with catch lyrics
Everybody's swinging in the place
Everyone is dancing and having a good time
As I kick the J A Z Z why is my style
I'm mixing jazz and R&B with hip hop to create my unique style
R&b mixing it with the hip hop swing beat
I'm blending R&B and hip hop music styles to create a new sound
Champagne in my hand, it won't be long till I'm gone
I am enjoying myself with a glass of champagne, but I won't be at this party for much longer
It's just the same old song
This party may have a different beat or lyrics, but it's the same experience as others I have been to before
It's just a freestyle, meanwhile, we keep the beat kickin
I am improvising, but the music keeps going
Sweat drippin, girlies in the limo eatin chicken
Everyone is sweating from dancing so hard, but some ladies are snacking in the limo
Oops don't get the grease on your pantyhose
Be careful not to stain your pantyhose with chicken grease
I love ya Rover, move over, I gotta blow my nose
I need to move my dog, Rover, so I can blow my nose
Sneezin, but still I'm pleasin to all the slimmies
Even though I'm sneezing, I'm still trying to make all the ladies happy
Pull out my jimmie, time to get busy wit a Jenny
I'm getting ready to have sex and I'm with a girl named Jenny
If it's good and plenty, don't you know
If there's enough of it for both of us, you know what's going to happen
There I go, there I go, there I go
I'm about to do something sexual
But I don't go nowhere without my jim hat
I always use a condom
If I'm rappin, cause she's clappin
If I'm rapping, and she's cheering me on, I'll be more interested in her sexually
Then I'm strappin cause I'm smarter than that
If I'm having sex, I will always use a condom because I'm smarter than not using one
Then girlie maybe we can get along
If we can be safe about it, maybe we can have a sexual relationship
Cutie after cutie, it's just the same old song
I keep attracting pretty women, but the experience is all too familiar
Money B, the freaky deaky, the sqeaky meaky up and down
Money B is acting in a wild and unpredictable way
As a matter of fact ill be right back I gotta take a leak
In fact, I need to excuse myself to go use the bathroom
So I'm drainin entertainin, but I got fame
I'm peeing and also entertaining people because of my fame
And the bases I touch to much for me tryin to be namin
I'm in too many places for me to try to keep track of them all
Aiyyo, you saw me on cable and gip
Hey, you saw me on TV and you know I'm the real deal
I busted in and I was goin legit
I entered the music scene and started doing things legally
Clark Gable back in Pakland its the same old song
The same thing is happening in all the clubs, just like it was happening when Clark Gable was famous
Sport these shorties, same freckles and hat, drinkin the same 40's
I see the same type of people everywhere, they all look the same and are drinking the same beer
Hypothetical, political, lyrical, miracle whip
My lyrics are abstract and creative
Just like butter, my ryhmes are legit
My rhymes are smooth and authentic, like butter
Cause I'm the humpty. Not humpty dumpty, but humpty hump
I am Humpty Hump, a character with a unique and funky style
Here a hump, there a hump, everywhere a hump
I am everywhere and my unique style is spreading
Ah shut up and just listen
Stop talking and pay attention to my lyrics
Not dissin don't get me wrong
I'm not trying to offend anyone, don't take it the wrong way
But to me its just the same old song
To me, this experience is nothing new
So just watch, my name is shock, and I like to rock
Just sit back and watch my impressive performance, my name is Shock G and I love to perform
And you can't stop this
Nothing can stop my amazing performance
2pac go ahead and rock this
2Pac, join me and let's rock this show together
Now I clown around when I hang around with the Underground
I'm a joker when I'm with my group, Digital Underground
Girls use to frown, say I'm down, when I come around
Women used to disapprove of me when I entered a room
Gas me and when they pass me they use to diss me
Women used to purposely ignore or reject me
Harrass me, but now they ask me if they can kiss me
Women used to harass me, but now they are interested in me sexually
Get some fame, people change, want to live they life high
When you become famous, people treat you differently and you start to want a better, luxurious life
Same song, can't go wrong, if I play the nice guy
Even though the experience is the same, I will continue to be a good person and make the most of it
(Clamin that they must have changed,just because we came strong)
People are claiming that we changed, just because we became successful
I remain, still the same (why Tu'?) cause it's the same song
I'm still the same person I've always been, even though the experience is the same every time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Clinton, Gregory Jacobs, J. S. Theracon, James Vitti, Ronald Brooks, Tupac Shakur, William Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@tonymoreno7699
Shock G was a genius. He produced the track, played them dope ass keys at the end rapped his verse and humpty's and tossed the alley-oop to Tupac's career. Rest up my G.
@lauramc5591
Tony Montana,
Great name, btw.
You wrote what I was thinking, the way I was thinking it.
Shock G was one of a kind.
And he saw that same special one of a kind talent in Pac.
I remember when I heard Pac's verse, I never felt like that before. He is still the Goat to me to this day.
I'm lucky to have grown up during those years when Shock, Pac, Big, Eazy E & Nas were all movin up.
Miss those days.
@rockytrumpett7817
He really was. He was a musical conductor. I wished he really understood his gift.
@saltylakersfan1130
Never thought about it like that
@korbendallas7324
“Why Tup?” has to be one of the greatest transition beats in a rap song ever!
@mikecliborn420
Shout out to Dan Aykroyd, he was a huge Digital underground fan and he pushed for them to perform this song in the movie "Nothing But Trouble".