Late Night
2Pac / DJ Quik / Outlawz Lyrics

Hey 'Pac, it's yo' boy
The singer is addressing 2Pac and identifying himself as his friend.

Hey man so far I've been listenin' to your album
The singer is telling 2Pac that he has been listening to his album.

And I ain't heard nothin' you could kick back and smoke a beadie to
The singer wants to hear something mellow and relaxing that he can smoke to.

Some of that mellow shit
The artist is asking for a more laid-back vibe.

Some of that shit that make bitches drink
The artist wants to hear music that is good for partying and celebrating with women.

Make niggas think
The singer wants music that makes people reflect and ponder.

And help you check a fat-ass bank
The singer wants music that is financially successful.

So why don't you kick some of that shit, nigga only you know how
The artist is asking 2Pac to make the requested type of music as only he can do it.

I'm barely standin, and plus my secondhand say it's midnight
The artist is struggling and his watch indicates that it is late at night.

Some Alize and Cristal guaranteed to get right
The artist plans to drink Alize and Cristal to feel better.

Like misdemeanors is a small thang
The singer sees petty crime as insignificant.

With DJ Quik in this bitch, I let my balls hang
The artist is confident with DJ Quik, indicating that he is ready for anything.

Runnin' through the street lights, 'cause we like, yo nigga
The singer and his compatriots are running through the streets at night.

Get your mobb on show 'em what a G like
The singer wants his group to exhibit their gangster behavior.

Around the corner it's like Vegas, or better yet like Reno
The area around the corner is like Las Vegas or Reno, with its nightlife and casinos.

Niggas poppin, welcome to our casino, 'cause you and me know
The artist is referencing violence taking place and welcoming people to their 'casino' area where anything can happen.

Hundred percent like a c-note
The artist is confident in his money-making ability, comparing himself to a 100-dollar bill.

Lookin' for a bitch that's half-black and Filipino
The singer describes his preference in the type of woman he is looking for.

And when I meet her I'ma offer her some indo
The singer will offer this woman some marijuana when he meets her.

Tongue-kissing on the window of a pearl white limo
The artist plans to make out with this woman in a fancy car.

Don't wanna be your man, I'm your nigga
The artist wants to be close to this woman but doesn't necessarily want a relationship.

Touch me here, I'll get bigger
The artist is referencing his sexual arousal levels when physically stimulated.

While I'm diggin' I'll get deep into your liver
The singer is making a sexual innuendo about penetrating the woman deeply.

I'm game type
The artist is confident and adventurous when it comes to sex.

Love fuckin' bitches in the same night
The singer enjoys having sex with multiple women in one night.

My words are aphrodisiacs if you say 'em right
The singer believes his words can have a sexual effect on women if used correctly.

The club be poppin' so I'm stoppin' at the Fat Burger
The singer is going to stop at a restaurant after the club.

Look through the paper it's another black crack murder
The artist sees a headline about another murder related to the crack cocaine trade.

The city's full of surprises, you can live or you can die
The artist recognizes that life in the city can be full of danger and surprises.

You can fuck on the first night, or try, in the late night
The singer is referencing the possibility of having sex on the first night of meeting someone, particularly in a late night setting.

"Last night last night changed it all"
This is a repeated phrase referencing the idea that something significant happened the night before.

Around my way we lamp, many styles get cramped
The artist's area is popular and many different lifestyles coexist.

I clock rocks in the rain 'til my socks is damp
The artist is involved in drug dealing and will do it in any weather.

Ain't nothin' like bein' a thug when I can just
The artist enjoys being a criminal.

Sit on the Row of Death straight knowin' that I'm blessed
The singer feels lucky to be alive despite the danger he faces.

Hussein Fatal, flawless fatality
This is a rap name, with "Hussein Fatal" referencing a member of Outlawz and "flawless fatality" conveying their dangerous lifestyle.

Overdosin' on crime, three steps from reality
The singer is close to the brink of reality due to their criminal behavior.

Get up to get down, represent your town, last night
This is a repeated phrase referencing the act of representing one's area in the club scene.

Was poppin' like like cocked Glocks with hollow-tip rounds
Last night was exciting and dangerous, similar to a situation involving guns with deadly ammunition.

From booty calls to bail sheets, it ain't no tellin'
The artist's life ranges from casual sex to being arrested, with uncertainty about what the future will hold.

If I wake up in the county in my jail sheets
The artist may end up in jail after a night of partying and criminal behavior.

My intuitions and ambitions up in the late night
The singer makes important decisions and has goals during late night hours.

Probably involves me comin' up with just to see another day
The singer is likely making decisions based on survival.

Might be me who bites the bullet
The artist may end up being killed due to their dangerous lifestyle.

In these streets where a man journey
The artist recognizes that life on the streets is a journey.

With crooked cops and a society who tryin' to burn me
The artist faces danger from both criminal police and society at large.

I'm like a pit in a cage, spittin' my shells in a gauge
The singer feels trapped like a dog in a cage, which contributes to his aggressive behavior.

Deadly as AIDS, niggas gettin' crossed like a maze
The artist's actions can be deadly, causing people to become lost like a puzzle.

Now picture me livin' my life like a king, maybe one day
The singer has ambition and imagines a future as a wealthy king.

Until then I'm livin' Monday through Sunday
The singer is living day to day until his goals are achieved.

Bringin' the Gunplay for all these beefs and battles
The singer is willing to fight with weapons for conflicts and fights with others.

When we collide, I'ma ride on that hide like cattle
The artist will use violence against others when provoked.

Cowards best to skedaddle in the late night
The artist warns that enemies should retreat during the late night when he is most dangerous.

Money and multiple gunshots are shown, large amps are blown
The late night involves a lot of money and violence with loud music.

Niggas in low-lows, pursuin' mo' hoes, then go home
People drive lowrider cars to attract women and then go home with them in the late night.

The life of a California star, and when you see me
The artist is a rising star in California and is recognized by others.

In the drop-top Jag', how many niggas wanna be me?
The artist is proud of his status and success and wants others to envy him.

Game is automatic, mandatory I sell
The artist is good at what he does (probably drug dealing) and must continue due to financial needs.

To Live or Die, I survive, but with a story to tell
The singer has survived, but has also gone through many struggles in his life.

'Cause when you gettin' some riches, watch for dumb bitches
The artist warns others that when acquiring wealth, they should not make foolish decisions regarding women.

They have you labelled a rapist before you get to tongue-kissing
The singer warns that some women may accuse men of rape even if they are involved in consensual sexual activities.

It's a mean world nigga you strapped, or be a throwaway
The world is cruel and dangerous, therefore one must be well-armed in order to survive.

Will I survive the late night, to see dawn of day?
The singer acknowledges the danger present in the late night and wonders whether he will make it through to the next day.

Nobody knows me, I'm a shadow
The artist feels that others are not aware of who he really is.

My army fatigues made for battle, pockets full of ammo
The artist dresses for combat and is always armed.

'Cause when I'm out in the streets, I'm on point, where the static?
The singer is alert and ready for any confrontation when he is in public.

Too many done died from semis, so now we automatic
The singer has witnesses too many people being killed with semi-automatic weapons and feels the need to carry one as well.

I disappear whenever heated, ride whenever needed
The artist avoids confrontation when possible but uses aggression when it is necessary.

For my niggas up in Clentin gettin' weeded
The artist has friends in prison, perhaps because of drug-related offenses.

Continue to roll until I'm old, ride until I die
The artist will continue to live life recklessly and dangerously for as long as he can, until he dies.

Supply long as you motherfuckers buy
The singer will continue to sell drugs as long as there is demand for them.

My homies rolled by in a bucket, but they ain't short and duckin'
The artist's friends drive in a beat-up car, but they are not intimidated by anyone.

Slappin' niggas known for tellin' bitches fuck it in the late night
The singer's friends are physically assaulting men who mistreat women during the late night.

It's in the late night!
This is a repeated phrase emphasizing the importance and danger of the late night.

Holla at me in the late night!
The singer is reaching out to others, inviting them to engage in the late night activities.