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.
Thug N U Thug N Me
2Pac Lyrics
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'Pac, hahaha
Yeah, that type of shit (maybe it's the thug in me)
Yeah
You know what time it is
Yeah, yeah, yeah, put your hands up (maybe it's the thug in me)
By age thirteen I was buckwild, good at my knuckle game
Walked in my daddy's shoes
No time to be a peaceful man, had to shatter fools
That's 'til I put my eyes on you
Goddamn, sweetheart you got some thighs on you (say what?)
Now I can't wait to get you home
Get you all alone in my bedroom
Baby can we bone, and get it on?
Tell me, lady, how you like me
And if you want it harder, baby, come and bite me
But do it lightly, 'cause that excites me to lay the pipe
And if you lick me right, I'll do it all night
Only got fucked by a drug dealer
Never felt the real passion of a thug nigga (haha)
Though I like the way you scream when you lovin' me
I'm goin deep, it's the thug in me
So whatchu sayin' girl?
A thug nigga like me (ooh yeah) (like me)
I need a thug lady like you (come on) (give it to me)
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna put in you (put in you)
A thug nigga like me (yeah)
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl (maybe it's the thug in me)
Moan, baby, when we bone it's on
It's so strong, niggas in the next room'll cum
I got ya head swingin'
Tongue kissin' as I hit it from the back
With the bed ringin' (haha)
Give me space as I lick ya face, stick the place (show me how you want it girl)
Synchronize so I drive when they kick the bass (show me how you like it girl)
Love fuckin' in the mornin' (tell me do you need it girl)
I get ya wet and bust a sweat, then I'm gone (don't try to fight it, girl, come on)
Left you on yo' own
Girl, tell me what you feel like
Blindfolded, I'm cold do it real nice
That's if it feel right
Maybe it's the thug in me
I pull ya hair while we fuckin in the chair, when ya lovin me
Up against the wall, you can have it all just try
Bet my kiss, can get you high, don't pass by
Grab me by my nuts when I'm lovin' you
Now open up and let me put the thug in you
A thug nigga like me (ooh yeah) (like me)
I need a thug lady like you (come on) (give it to me)
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna put in you (put in you)
A thug nigga like me (yeah)
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl (maybe it's the thug in me)
Say, baby, what's your phone number?
Be warned, I'm like a storm with my own thunder
I make the room rumble
In and out long stroke, hold ya breath now
Close your eyes deep throat, did you like it?
Ooh, I'm excited
'Cause it's a party in my bedroom, you're invited
Come on now let me see ya shake your rump,
Tell me how long will it take to cum
Havin' fun do it one on one
And we can all get involved
First y'all do me, then I'll fuck y'all
When you call me the next day
To get sexed by a nigga in the best way
Yeah, baby, it's a price to pay
Only play in the fast lane
When you a hustler, motherfuck a cash came
I gotcha goin' wild, 'cause I'm lovin' you
Drugged out with this motherfuckin' thug in you (yeah)
A thug nigga like me (like me)
I need a thug lady like you (a little thug lady) (maybe it's the thug in me)
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me) (a-come on)
That I wanna put in you (put in you) (a-come on, a-come on)
A thug nigga like me (yeah)
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl (maybe it's the thug in me)
A thug nigga like me
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (in me)
That I wanna put in you (maybe it's the thug in me) (put in you)
A thug nigga like me
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl
I don't wanna talk
I don't want no explanations (can I be the thug in you?)
I don't got no motherfuckin' explanations (can I be the thug in you?)
(A little bit a thug in me)
You know what I'm sayin'?
(A little bit of thug in you)
It's the thug in me (a little bit of thug in you)
Don't be askin' why I'm pullin' your hair (a whole lotta thug in me)
(A whole lotta thug in ya)
And why I fuck so motherfuckin' thuggish (a whole lotta thug in you)
(A whole lotta thug in me)
It's that thug passion, you know what I mean? (A whole lotta thug in ya)
(A whole lotta thug in you)
Bitch, no mercy (a whole lotta thug in me)
What you scared of? (A whole lotta thug in you)
Didn't you come over here to get fucked? (A whole lotta thug in you, come on)
(A whole lotta thug in me)
You ain't come over here for me to be (gotta be some thug in ya)
(Gotta be some thug in you, come on, uh)
Strokin', and all that bullshit (a whole lotta thug in me)
You came over here to get fucked (gotta be some thug in ya)
Shit (can you feel it? A whole lotta thug in you)
If I ain't fuck you thug style
Bitch, you'd leave my house (gotta be some thug in you)
Talkin' bout, "2pac can't serve me" (do you want it?)
Won't have me crossed up in that bullshit (whole lotta thug in you, still like some thug in you)
Hahaha, turn over (come on, do you want it?)
Maybe it's the thug in me (ooh yeah)
It's the thug life
Thug (yeah)
Straight up thug
Thug N U Thug N Me by 2Pac is a song that talks about the sexual desires of a thug. 2Pac talks about his experiences as a young child having to toughen up just like his dad. He describes his sexual encounter with a woman and tells her that he wants to make love to her because it's the thug in him. He goes on to talk about how he likes to have sex with women, how he makes them moan when they have sex and how he likes to dominate them. The chorus repeats and emphasizes that he is a thug and he needs a thug lady like her.
2Pac originally recorded this song for his album "Until the End of Time" and it was later remixed for his posthumous album "Better Dayz." The song was written by 2Pac and features JoJo, who was a background singer for Death Row Records.
Line by Line Meaning
By age thirteen I was buckwild, good at my knuckle game
At the young age of thirteen, I was already rebellious and skilled in fighting
Made it through a tough childhood, never be the same
I endured a challenging upbringing, which has forever shaped me
Walked in my daddy's shoes
I followed in my father's footsteps
No time to be a peaceful man, had to shatter fools
There was no room for peace in my life, I had to confront and defeat my enemies
That's 'til I put my eyes on you
However, everything changed when I laid my eyes on you
Goddamn, sweetheart you got some thighs on you
You, my dear, have incredibly attractive thighs
Now I can't wait to get you home
I eagerly anticipate taking you back to my place
Get you all alone in my bedroom
Having you alone with me in my bedroom is what I desire
Baby can we bone, and get it on?
Darling, can we engage in sexual activity and satisfy our desires?
Tell me, lady, how you like me
Please, my lady, describe your feelings towards me
And if you want it harder, baby, come and bite me
If you desire a more intense experience, my love, bite me
But do it lightly, 'cause that excites me to lay the pipe
However, please be gentle, as that arouses me to engage in sexual intercourse
And if you lick me right, I'll do it all night
If your oral skills are satisfactory, I am willing to engage in sexual activity for the entire night
Only got fucked by a drug dealer
My previous sexual encounters were limited to a drug dealer
Never felt the real passion of a thug nigga
I have never experienced the genuine passion that a thug like me can provide
Though I like the way you scream when you lovin' me
However, I do enjoy the way you scream when we engage in sexual activities
I'm goin deep, it's the thug in me
I am fully immersed in the act of intercourse, driven by my thug persona
So whatchu sayin' girl?
What are you trying to communicate, my dear?
A thug nigga like me (ooh yeah) (like me)
Someone with a thug persona like myself
I need a thug lady like you (come on) (give it to me)
I desire a woman with a thug mindset, just like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
There is a deep within me an abundance of thug characteristics
That I wanna put in you (put in you)
Characteristics of mine that I want to express through our sexual encounter
Moan, baby, when we bone it's on
Moan, my love, because when we have sex, it's intense
It's so strong, niggas in the next room'll cum
The intensity of our sexual encounter is so powerful that it can be heard by others and potentially arouse them
I got ya head swingin'
I have your mind captivated and overwhelmed
Tongue kissin' as I hit it from the back
Engaging in passionate kissing while having sex from behind
With the bed ringin' (haha)
Our sexual activities are so intense that the bed is making noise
Give me space as I lick ya face, stick the place
Allow me room to pleasure you by licking your face and stimulating your intimate areas
Synchronize so I drive when they kick the bass
We synchronize our movements to the beat, intensifying the experience
Love fuckin' in the mornin'
I thoroughly enjoy engaging in sexual activities in the morning
Tell me do you need it girl
Please, my dear, inform me if you desire it
I get ya wet and bust a sweat, then I'm gone
I can arouse you and make you perspire, but once finished, I will leave
Left you on yo' own
I will abandon you, leaving you alone
Girl, tell me what you feel like
My dear, please describe to me how you feel
Blindfolded, I'm cold do it real nice
Blindfolded, I am skillful and can provide an enjoyable experience
That's if it feel right
But only if it feels right to you
Maybe it's the thug in me
Perhaps my thug persona is the reason behind this behavior
I pull ya hair while we fuckin in the chair, when ya lovin me
During our sexual encounter on the chair, I will passionately pull your hair, adding to the pleasure
Up against the wall, you can have it all just try
Pressing you against the wall, I am willing to give you everything, just give it a chance
Bet my kiss, can get you high, don't pass by
I am confident that my passionate kisses can elevate your pleasure, so don't miss out
Grab me by my nuts when I'm lovin' you
Assert your dominance by grabbing onto my testicles while I pleasure you
Now open up and let me put the thug in you
Now, my love, open yourself up and allow me to fully express my thug-like characteristics through our sexual encounter
Say, baby, what's your phone number?
Tell me, my dear, what is your phone number?
Be warned, I'm like a storm with my own thunder
Be aware that I am a force to be reckoned with, causing a storm and creating my own noise and impact
I make the room rumble
I have the power to make the room shake and create a sense of excitement
In and out long stroke, hold ya breath now
With long and powerful thrusts, hold your breath as I pleasure you
Close your eyes deep throat, did you like it?
Close your eyes as I go deep into your throat, did you find it pleasurable?
Ooh, I'm excited
Oh, I'm filled with anticipation and excitement
'Cause it's a party in my bedroom, you're invited
Because my bedroom is like a party, and you are invited to join
Come on now let me see ya shake your rump
Come on, my dear, show me how you can shake your buttocks
Tell me how long will it take to cum
Inform me how much time it will take for you to reach orgasm
Havin' fun do it one on one
We have fun engaging in sexual activities together, just the two of us
And we can all get involved
However, we can also engage in group sexual activities
First y'all do me, then I'll fuck y'all
First, allow me to pleasure you, and then I will engage in sexual activities with all of you
When you call me the next day
After our encounter, when you contact me the following day
To get sexed by a nigga in the best way
To request sexual satisfaction from me, a man who excels in the art of lovemaking
Yeah, baby, it's a price to pay
Yes, my dear, there is a cost associated with such pleasure
Only play in the fast lane
I only engage in fast-paced, intense sexual encounters
When you a hustler, motherfuck a cash came
When you are living a fast-paced and determined lifestyle, monetary gain is secondary
I gotcha goin' wild, 'cause I'm lovin' you
I have successfully ignited your wild side through my intense lovemaking
Drugged out with this motherfuckin' thug in you (yeah)
Intoxicated with my thug persona, I have influenced and brought out your own inner thug
I don't wanna talk
I have no interest in engaging in conversation
I don't want no explanations (can I be the thug in you?)
I do not desire any explanations or justifications (can I embrace and express my thug persona in our relationship?)
I don't got no motherfuckin' explanations (can I be the thug in you?)
I do not possess any explanations or justifications (can I fully embody my thug persona in our relationship?)
You know what I'm sayin'?
Do you understand my perspective?
Don't be askin' why I'm pullin' your hair (a whole lotta thug in me)
Do not question why I am pulling your hair (because it is an expression of my thug persona)
And why I fuck so motherfuckin' thuggish (a whole lotta thug in you)
And why I engage in sexual activities with such a strong thug-like presence (because you possess a thug side within you)
It's that thug passion, you know what I mean? (A whole lotta thug in ya)
It's the passion and intensity of my thug persona, do you understand? (Because you also have a strong thug influence)
Bitch, no mercy (a whole lotta thug in me)
I show no mercy (because my thug persona is dominant within me)
What you scared of? (A whole lotta thug in you)
What are you afraid of? (Because you have a substantial thug influence within you)
Didn't you come over here to get fucked? (A whole lotta thug in you, come on)
Did you not come here to engage in sexual activities? (Because you also possess a strong thug side, so let's proceed)
You ain't come over here for me to be (gotta be some thug in ya)
You did not come here for me to act (you must possess a thug side within you)
Strokin', and all that bullshit (a whole lotta thug in me)
Performing sexual acts and engaging in other activities (because my thug influence is strong within me)
You came over here to get fucked (gotta be some thug in ya)
You came here to engage in sexual activities (must possess a thug side within you)
Shit (can you feel it? A whole lotta thug in you)
Expletive (can you sense it? You have a significant thug influence within you)
If I ain't fuck you thug style
If I am not having sex with you in a rough and intense manner
Bitch, you'd leave my house
You, woman, would leave my residence
Talkin' bout, '2pac can't serve me'
Expressing doubts about my sexual prowess
Won't have me crossed up in that bullshit (whole lotta thug in you)
I will not tolerate being disrespected or caught up in unnecessary drama (because you possess a strong thug side)
Hahaha, turn over (come on, do you want it?)
Hahaha, now change positions (come on, do you desire it?)
Maybe it's the thug in me (ooh yeah)
Perhaps it's the influence of my thug persona within me
It's the thug life
This is the lifestyle and mentality of a thug
Thug (yeah)
Thug (yes)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Cedric Hailey, Joel Lamonte Hailey, Tupac Shakur, Johney Jackson
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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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