U Can Be Touched
2Pac Lyrics


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Life, what the fuck is life for niggas like us?
Been waking up to another muthafuckin' day
I'm the type of soldier,
A nigga that seen
Everything in my muthafuckin' eyes
I seen my parents get killed
To my muthafuckin' eyes
I seen my brother kill his-self in my eyes
I seen Pac, yak, die in the struggle in my eyes
So I know anybody can be touched
You know what I mean?

Oh God forgive me
Somebody please say a prayer for me
Needed my parents
But they was never there for me
Believe in everything they feed me
I'm seeing demons
I wake up screaming
Who believe me or was I dreaming?
Five fingers on the .45 chrome
Dead aim at my brain, infrared with no lights on
I ain't afraid to die, I want to see what's after this
I'm living blind writing rhymes
Til they capture this
And if we die let the world understand why
Soldier my eyes hate to see a young thug cry
They seeing us inside a casket
That's how they see us
Oh God forgive us ghetto bastards
We human beings
They leaving us inside this hell-hole
Just waiting to fail so they tell us
That's what jail for
Adolescence young teens turned violent
It's floating, in a world turned silent
'Cause you could be touched

Young niggas in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Thinking he can make his pay
Too in a rush, niggas better slow down
'Cause you can be touched

Young niggas in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Thinking he can make his pay
Too in a rush, niggas better slow down
'Cause you can be touched

I live life High Speed
Moving a million miles per hour
Towards my destiny
Making decisions carelessly
Yeah it's me, yo nigga man child
Bomb first stand proud
Ain't looking for hand-outs
Twenty-five years up in this bitch
And I'll be damned if I ain't leaving rich
And leave my kids a grip
I let my blood drip off in this thug shit
You can be touched, I catch you slippin' while I'm on a money mission
Like right now, 30 dollars to my John Hancock
Try to get mo' so my shit don't flock
I lick off shots for everything they owe me
And when it's my time to go
I pray the Lord hold me (You can be touched)

I was born in the city that never sleeps
Schooled by the realest of the real niggas
That ever breathed
And I was big when I was young
And now I see that I was dumb
My nigga, Lonnie just got hit with 10, 10 years
For trusting a friend
They left him stuck in the Penn
I love him, we all here just to die here, plus
Nobody cares what got here
Touched by a angel and kissed by the Lord
Praise the thug ways and I'll never be bored
Touched by a angel and kissed by the Lord
Y'all praise the thug ways
So forever it's on, baby

My Young niggas in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Thinking he can make his pay
Too in a rush, niggas better slow down
'Cause you can be touched

Young niggas in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Thinking he can make his pay
Too in a rush, niggas better slow down
'Cause you can be touched

Why grieve this life
Planted by the fiends and pipes
Green lights so
I'm seeing-seeing everything twice
Pretty much of nothing nice
(Naw) we sucking it up
Even when we get a job, we fucking it up
Like it can't happen to us
I could never be a bum
Yeah right, you wound up one
God forbid I'm touched, y'all keep living it up
Look and learn
Next it could be your turn, word

Yes this a felonies' hobby
That got me here thinking robbery
Day to day all year long
Teflon protects my body
It's such unimportant in this criminal cartel
I'm caught and supporting me
So in these streets of hockey
I play the goalie,
Secretz to war licks, and score shit
Share between clients and homies
Remember what Patcino told me
Before he past
Watch them clowns with them crocodile smiles
Cause they phony, I get that cash, stay lonely
And I'm point like a thong
And it's survive for the strong
Living outside the laws of this crooked world
I was born touched

My Young niggas in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Thinking he can make his pay
Too in a rush, niggas better slow down
'Cause you can be touched

Young niggas in the wild life
Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Thinking he can make his pay




Too in a rush, niggas better slow down
'Cause you can be touched

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 2Pac's "U Can Be Touched" express the harsh realities of life for people in his community, particularly those in poverty and faced with violence. The song begins with 2Pac pondering the purpose of life for individuals like himself who have witnessed tragedy firsthand. He has seen his parents and brother die, as well as his friend Tupac Shakur. Due to these traumatic experiences, he knows that anyone can be touched or harmed, no matter who they are.


The song also touches on the struggles and pain of life in poverty, with 2Pac asking for forgiveness and prayer for his sins and traumatic experiences. He speaks about the criminal mindset of young people and how their haste for money can result in dangerous situations. He talks about his own experiences of living a high-speed life, making careless decisions, and wanting to leave his children with a better future. The chorus repeats the message that no matter who you are or what your intentions may be, anyone can be touched and harmed.


Overall, the lyrics of "U Can Be Touched" convey a sense of pain, desperation, and survival, which are themes that are common in 2Pac's music. The rapper uses his words to highlight the struggles that his community faces and encourages them to be vigilant and aware of the dangers that surround them.


Line by Line Meaning

Life, what the f*** is life for n****s like us?
Life is a constant struggle and challenge for people like us


Been waking up to another muthaf***in' day
Every day is filled with hardships and obstacles


I'm the type of soldier,
I am a resilient and determined individual


A n**** that seen
Someone who has witnessed


Everything in my muthaf***in' eyes
All the struggles and hardships are evident in my eyes


I seen my parents get killed
I witnessed the tragic murder of my parents


To my muthaf***in' eyes
It happened right before my eyes


I seen my brother kill his-self in my eyes
I witnessed my own brother taking his own life


I seen Pac, yak, die in the struggle in my eyes
I saw Tupac, a fellow rapper, lose his life in the midst of our fight against oppression


So I know anybody can be touched
I realize that anyone can experience pain and tragedy


You know what I mean?
Do you understand the gravity of the situation?


Oh God forgive me
I ask for forgiveness from a higher power


Somebody please say a prayer for me
I request someone to pray for my well-being


Needed my parents
I longed for the presence and guidance of my parents


But they was never there for me
Unfortunately, they were absent in my life


Believe in everything they feed me
I trusted and relied on everything they told me


I'm seeing demons
I am plagued by inner demons and struggles


I wake up screaming
I often wake up with a feeling of fear and despair


Who believe me or was I dreaming?
I question whether my experiences are real or just illusions


Five fingers on the .45 chrome
I hold a gun with my hand on the trigger


Dead aim at my brain, infrared with no lights on
Someone is targeting me to kill, using a night vision scope


I ain't afraid to die, I want to see what's after this
I have no fear of death and I am curious about the afterlife


I'm living blind writing rhymes
I am navigating through life without a clear vision, expressing my thoughts through my music


Til they capture this
Until my words and message are fully understood and embraced


And if we die let the world understand why
If we meet an untimely death, I want the world to know the reasons behind our struggles


Soldier my eyes hate to see a young thug cry
As someone who has suffered, it pains me to witness the emotional turmoil of others like me


They seeing us inside a casket
People view us as destined for an early death


That's how they see us
Our society perceives us in a negative and fatalistic manner


Oh God forgive us ghetto bastards
I ask for forgiveness on behalf of all those who grew up in impoverished neighborhoods


We human beings
Despite our circumstances, we are still human and deserve basic dignity


They leaving us inside this hell-hole
Our society has abandoned us in these harsh and challenging environments


Just waiting to fail so they tell us
They expect us to fail and use that to control and manipulate us


That's what jail for
They imprison us to keep us trapped and prevent our progress


Adolescence young teens turned violent
Teenagers in their formative years are driven towards aggression and crime


It's floating, in a world turned silent
Violence and crime prevail in a society where no one speaks out against it


'Cause you could be touched
Anyone can become a victim of violence and tragedy


Young n****s in the wild life
Youth from marginalized communities living a dangerous and unpredictable life


Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Even though they engage in criminal activities, they still have the innocence and vulnerability of a child


Thinking he can make his pay
Believing that illegal activities are the only way to earn a living


Too in a rush, n****s better slow down
Being too impatient and impulsive, it is essential to exercise caution


'Cause you can be touched
Because anyone can become a victim


I live life High Speed
I live a fast-paced and reckless life


Moving a million miles per hour
Constantly on the move, never slowing down


Towards my destiny
Driven towards achieving my predetermined fate


Making decisions carelessly
Not considering the consequences of my actions, acting without caution


Yeah it's me, yo n**** man child
It's me, a grown man who still retains the spirit and mindset of a child


Bomb first stand proud
Being aggressive and unyielding in the face of adversity


Ain't looking for hand-outs
I don't seek help or charity from others


Twenty-five years up in this b****
I have spent a quarter of a century in this challenging environment


And I'll be damned if I ain't leaving rich
I am determined to achieve financial success before I depart this world


And leave my kids a grip
I want to leave a substantial inheritance for my children


I let my blood drip off in this thug s***
I immerse myself in the lifestyle of a gangster, fully embracing it


You can be touched, I catch you slippin' while I'm on a money mission
Anyone can become a victim of my violence, especially if they interfere with my quest for wealth


Like right now, 30 dollars to my John Hancock
Currently, I am in dire need of money, as evidenced by the fact that I only have 30 dollars left


Try to get mo' so my s*** don't flock
I am striving to acquire more money to ensure my financial stability


I lick off shots for everything they owe me
I am willing to use violence to demand what is owed to me


And when it's my time to go
When the end of my life approaches


I pray the Lord hold me
I hope for God's protection and guidance during my final moments


(You can be touched)
It is possible for anyone to experience violence and harm


I was born in the city that never sleeps
I was raised in a bustling and restless urban environment


Schooled by the realest of the real n****s
I was educated and mentored by the most authentic and genuine individuals


That ever breathed
Who ever existed


And I was big when I was young
I was influential and respected from a young age


And now I see that I was dumb
With age and experience, I have come to realize my past foolishness


My n****, Lonnie just got hit with 10, 10 years
My friend, Lonnie, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison


For trusting a friend
He is paying the price for putting his faith in someone he considered a friend


They left him stuck in the Penn
He is now trapped inside the penitentiary


I love him, we all here just to die here, plus
I care deeply for him, but we are all destined to die in this environment


Nobody cares what got here
No one is interested in understanding our struggles and challenges


Touched by a angel and kissed by the Lord
Blessed and protected by divine intervention


Praise the thug ways and I'll never be bored
I find solace and fulfillment in the lifestyle of a thug


Touched by a angel and kissed by the Lord
Blessed and protected by divine intervention


Y'all praise the thug ways
You all admire and glorify the lifestyle of a thug


So forever it's on, baby
So I will continue on this path indefinitely


Why grieve this life
Why mourn and be sorrowful in this existence


Planted by the fiends and pipes
Created and influenced by the evils of drugs and addiction


Green lights so
Opportunities and possibilities are abundant


I'm seeing-seeing everything twice
I am experiencing everything with heightened awareness and perception


Pretty much of nothing nice
Most of what I encounter is unpleasant and disheartening


(Naw) we're sucking it up
We endure and tolerate these hardships


Even when we get a job, we f***ing it up
Even when we find employment, we struggle to maintain it due to self-destructive behavior


Like it can't happen to us
We delude ourselves into thinking that negative consequences won't befall us


I could never be a bum
I refuse to live a life of poverty and destitution


Yeah right, you wound up one
Ironically, many of us do end up in such a situation


God forbid I'm touched, y'all keep living it up
I hope I am never subjected to violence, while others continue to enjoy their lives


Look and learn
Observe and gain knowledge from your surroundings


Next it could be your turn, word
Realize that violence can strike anyone at any time


Yes this a felonies' hobby
Engaging in criminal activities has become a regular part of my life


That got me here thinking robbery
I am tempted to commit robberies as a means of financial gain


Day to day all year long
Throughout the year, on a daily basis


Teflon protects my body
I feel invincible and protected from harm


It's such unimportant in this criminal cartel
In this world of crime, individual lives have little significance


I'm caught and supporting me
Despite the risks, I am committed to this lifestyle


So in these streets of hockey
In these dangerous streets, I maneuver and survive


I play the goalie
I take on the role of a goalkeeper, protecting myself from harm


Secretz to war licks, and score s***
I possess hidden knowledge and strategies for engaging in warfare and gaining illicit gains


Share between clients and homies
I distribute these secrets among my associates and friends


Remember what Patcino told me
I recall the advice given to me by someone named Patcino


Before he past
Before he passed away


Watch them clowns with them crocodile smiles
Beware of people who pretend to be friendly but are deceptive and untrustworthy


Cause they phony
Because they are fake and insincere


I get that cash, stay lonely
I focus on earning money and living a solitary life


And I'm point like a thong
I am sharp-witted and intelligent


And it's survive for the strong
Only the strong can withstand and succeed in this harsh environment


Living outside the laws of this crooked world
Existing beyond the bounds of the corrupt society we live in


I was born touched
I was born into a life filled with struggle and adversity




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TUPAC SHAKUR, YAFEU FULA, RUFUS COOPER, MUTAH (PKA NAPOLEAN) BEALE, MALCOLM (E.D.I.) GREENIDGE, KOTARI (PKA "KASTRO") COX, BRUCE WASHINGTON, JOHNNY 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

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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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