Late Night
2Pac (Feat. Dj Quik & Tha Outlawz) Lyrics
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Hey man so far I've been listenin' to your album
And I ain't heard nothin' you could kick back and smoke a beadie to
You know?
Yeah like that
Some of that mellow shit
Some of that shit that make bitches drink
And help you check a fat-ass bank,
So why don't you kick some of that shit, nigga only you know how
Ha feel me?
I'm barely standin, and plus my secondhand say it's midnight
Some Alize and Cristal guaranteed to get right
Like misdemeanors is a small thang
With DJ Quik in this bitch, I let my balls hang
Runnin' through the street lights, 'cause we like, yo nigga
Get your mobb on show 'em what a G like
Around the corner it's like Vegas, or better yet like Reno
Niggas poppin, welcome to our casino, 'cause you and me know
Hundred percent like a c-note
Lookin' for a bitch that's half-black and Filipino
And when I meet her I'ma offer her some indo
Tongue-kissing on the window of a pearl white limo
Don't wanna be your man, I'm your nigga
Touch me here, I'll get bigger
While I'm diggin' I'll get deep into your liver
I'm game type
Love fuckin' bitches in the same night
My words are aphrodisiacs if you say 'em right
The club be poppin' so I'm stoppin' at the Fat Burger
Look through the paper it's another black crack murder
The city's full of surprises, you can live or you can die
You can fuck on the first night, or try, in the late night
"Last night last night changed it all"
In the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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In the late night!
"Last night last night changed it all"
In the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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In the late night!
Around my way we lamp, many styles get cramped
I clock rocks in the rain 'til my socks is damp
Ain't nothin' like bein' a thug when I can just
Sit on the Row of Death straight knowin' that I'm blessed
Hussein Fatal, flawless fatality
Overdosin' on crime, three steps from reality
Get up to get down, represent your town, last night
Was poppin' like like cocked Glocks with hollow-tip rounds
From booty calls to bail sheets, it ain't no tellin'
If I wake up in the county in my jail sheets
My intuitions and ambitions up in the late night
Probably involves me comin' up with just to see another day
Might be me who bites the bullet
In these streets where a man journey
With crooked cops and a society who tryin' to burn me
I'm like a pit in a cage, spittin' my shells in a gauge
Deadly as AIDS, niggas gettin' crossed like a maze
Now picture me livin' my life like a king, maybe one day
Until then I'm livin' Monday through Sunday
Bringin' the Gunplay for all these beefs and battles
When we collide, I'm a ride on that hide like cattle
Cowards best to skedaddle in the late night
"Last night last night changed it all"
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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"Last night last night changed it all"
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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Money and multiple gunshots are shown, large amps are blown
Niggas in low-lows, pursuin' mo' hoes, then go home
The life of a California star, and when you see me
In the drop-top Jag', how many niggas wanna be me?
Game is automatic, mandatory I sell
To Live or Die, I survive, but with a story to tell
'Cause when you gettin' some riches, watch for dumb bitches
They have you labelled a rapist before you get to tongue-kissing
It's a mean world nigga you strapped, or be a throwaway
Will I survive the late night, to see dawn of day?
Nobody knows me, I'm a shadow
My army fatigues made for battle, pockets full of ammo
'Cause when I'm out in the streets, I'm on point, where the static?
Too many done died from semis, so now we automatic
I disappear whenever heated, ride whenever needed
For my niggas up in Clentin gettin' weeded
Continue to roll until I'm old, ride until I die
Supply long as you motherfuckers buy
My homies rolled by in a bucket, but they ain't short and duckin'
Slappin' niggas known for tellin' bitches fuck it in the late night
"Last night last night changed it all"
It's in the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
?
In the late night!
"Last night last night changed it all"
Holla at me in the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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The song "Late Night" by 2Pac, featuring DJ Quik and Tha Outlawz, is a classic example of 2Pac's ability to tell a vivid and compelling story through his lyrics. The song is an ode to late-night activities, such as cruising with friends, chasing women, and getting into trouble, all set against a backdrop of the harsh realities of life in the inner city. The lyrics convey the ups and downs of these experiences, from the thrill of cruising with the windows down to the fear of getting caught by the police, and the joy of finding companionship to the despair of watching friends die.
The song opens with a dialogue between 2Pac and a friend, who asks him to make some music that's more chill and easy to listen to. 2Pac responds by detailing his experiences at night, from cruising the streets with DJ Quik to dealing with the harsh realities of crime and poverty. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery, describing everything from the bright lights of Vegas to the gritty streets of the inner city.
Overall, "Late Night" is a powerful example of 2Pac's ability to bring his listeners into his world and convey the rich complexity of his experiences through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey 'Pac, it's yo' boy
Yo 'Pac, it's your friend
Hey man so far I've been listenin' to your album
Hey man, I've been listening to your album up until now
And I ain't heard nothin' you could kick back and smoke a beadie to
And I haven't heard anything that you could relax and smoke a cigarette to
You know?
Do you know what I mean?
Yeah like that
Yeah, something like that
Some of that mellow shit
Some of that smooth stuff
Some of that shit that make bitches drink
Some of that stuff that makes women want to drink
Make niggas think
Makes guys think
And help you check a fat-ass bank
And helps you count a lot of money
So why don't you kick some of that shit, nigga only you know how
So why don't you perform some of that stuff, because only you know how to do it
Ha feel me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I'm barely standin, and plus my secondhand say it's midnight
I'm barely standing, and according to my watch it's midnight
Some Alize and Cristal guaranteed to get right
Drinking Alize and Cristal will definitely get me in the right mood
Like misdemeanors is a small thang
Like committing minor crimes is not a big deal
With DJ Quik in this bitch, I let my balls hang
With DJ Quik around, I'm confident and fearless
Runnin' through the street lights, 'cause we like, yo nigga
Running through the streets at night, because that's what we enjoy, my friend
Get your mobb on show 'em what a G like
Get your gangster on and show them what a boss is like
Around the corner it's like Vegas, or better yet like Reno
Around the corner it's similar to Las Vegas, or even better, like Reno
Niggas poppin, welcome to our casino, 'cause you and me know
People are having a good time, welcome to our world, because you and I are aware of it
Hundred percent like a c-note
Completely like a one hundred dollar bill
Lookin' for a bitch that's half-black and Filipino
Looking for a woman who is of mixed black and Filipino heritage
And when I meet her I'ma offer her some indo
And when I meet her, I'll offer her some marijuana
Tongue-kissing on the window of a pearl white limo
French kissing on the window of a shiny white limousine
Don't wanna be your man, I'm your nigga
I don't want to be in a committed relationship, I'm just your friend
Touch me here, I'll get bigger
Touch me in this intimate area, and I'll become aroused
While I'm diggin' I'll get deep into your liver
While I'm having intercourse, I'll penetrate you deeply
I'm game type
I'm up for anything
Love fuckin' bitches in the same night
I enjoy having sex with multiple women in the same night
My words are aphrodisiacs if you say 'em right
My words can be seductive if you say them in the right way
The club be poppin' so I'm stoppin' at the Fat Burger
The club is busy, so I'm making a stop at Fat Burger
Look through the paper it's another black crack murder
I read the newspaper and there's another murder related to the drug crack
The city's full of surprises, you can live or you can die
The city is full of unexpected events, you can either survive or die
You can fuck on the first night, or try, in the late night
You can have sex on the first night, or attempt to, during the late night
"Last night last night changed it all"
Last night, something significant happened that altered everything
In the late night!
During the late night!
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
I don't care about where you're going to be
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Around my way we lamp, many styles get cramped
In my neighborhood, we chill and combine various styles
I clock rocks in the rain 'til my socks is damp
I sell drugs in wet weather until my socks are wet
Ain't nothin' like bein' a thug when I can just
There's nothing like being a badass when I can simply
Sit on the Row of Death straight knowin' that I'm blessed
Sit on the dangerous street, but still feel lucky and protected
Hussein Fatal, flawless fatality
Hussein Fatal, perfect deadliness
Overdosin' on crime, three steps from reality
Overindulging in criminal activities, only three steps away from facing the consequences
Get up to get down, represent your town, last night
Get up and party, represent your hometown, last night
Was poppin' like like cocked Glocks with hollow-tip rounds
Was happening aggressively, like guns loaded with hollow-tip bullets
From booty calls to bail sheets, it ain't no tellin'
From casual sexual encounters to legal documents, it's unpredictable
If I wake up in the county in my jail sheets
If I wake up in jail covered by my bed sheets
My intuitions and ambitions up in the late night
My instincts and goals are active during the late night
Probably involves me comin' up with just to see another day
Probably involves me coming up with a plan just to survive another day
Might be me who bites the bullet
I might be the one who gets killed
In these streets where a man journey
In these streets where a person's life unfolds
With crooked cops and a society who tryin' to burn me
With corrupt police officers and a society that's trying to destroy me
I'm like a pit in a cage, spittin' my shells in a gauge
I'm like a pitbull in a cage, aggressively shooting my gun
Deadly as AIDS, niggas gettin' crossed like a maze
As deadly as the AIDS virus, guys are getting deceived like in a maze
Now picture me livin' my life like a king, maybe one day
Now imagine me living a luxurious life, maybe one day
Until then I'm livin' Monday through Sunday
Until then, I'm just surviving and grinding every day of the week
Bringin' the Gunplay for all these beefs and battles
Bringing out the guns for all these conflicts and fights
When we collide, I'm a ride on that hide like cattle
When we encounter each other, I'm going to attack fiercely like herding cattle
Cowards best to skedaddle in the late night
Cowards should flee in a hurry during the late night
Money and multiple gunshots are shown, large amps are blown
We display money and multiple gunshots, causing significant attention
Niggas in low-lows, pursuin' mo' hoes, then go home
Guys in lowrider cars, chasing more women, and then returning home
The life of a California star, and when you see me
Living the life of a famous person in California, and when you see me
In the drop-top Jag', how many niggas wanna be me?
In a convertible Jaguar, how many guys wish they were me?
Game is automatic, mandatory I sell
Being a player in this game comes naturally to me, it's necessary for me to sell drugs
To Live or Die, I survive, but with a story to tell
To live or die, I manage to survive, but with a unique experience to share
'Cause when you gettin' some riches, watch for dumb bitches
Because when you're gaining wealth, be cautious of foolish women
They have you labelled a rapist before you get to tongue-kissing
They will accuse you of being a rapist even before you engage in passionate kissing
It's a mean world nigga you strapped, or be a throwaway
It's a harsh world my friend, so either carry a weapon or be disposable
Will I survive the late night, to see dawn of day?
Will I make it through the dangerous late night and live to see the morning?
Nobody knows me, I'm a shadow
Nobody really knows me, I'm like a mysterious figure
My army fatigues made for battle, pockets full of ammo
I wear military clothing for combat, and my pockets are filled with ammunition
'Cause when I'm out in the streets, I'm on point, where the static?
Because when I'm in the streets, I stay alert, looking for trouble
Too many done died from semis, so now we automatic
Too many people have been killed by semi-automatic guns, so now we use them
I disappear whenever heated, ride whenever needed
I disappear whenever there's trouble, but I'm always ready to fight when necessary
For my niggas up in Clentin gettin' weeded
For my friends who are locked up in prison and smoking weed
Continue to roll until I'm old, ride until I die
I will keep pushing forward until I'm old, keep going until I die
Supply long as you motherfuckers buy
I will provide as long as you guys keep purchasing
My homies rolled by in a bucket, but they ain't short and duckin'
My friends drove by in a cheap car, but they are not avoiding any trouble
Slappin' niggas known for tellin' bitches fuck it in the late night
Slapping guys who are notorious for disrespecting women during the late night
Holla at me in the late night!
Get in touch with me during the late night!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN BRETT, MATTHEW DICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ms2pac25
Happy birthday 2 pac!! Forever holding it down in 2023 and for a lifetime. 👑
Marcus PIFPIN
DJ Quik and 2Pac. Unbeatable combination
Makaveli 1996
Yup, "Heartz of Men" was fire as well
Andrew W
Pretty damn good ehh?
N Name
Johnny J in there too
Kiana W.
ugh dj quik is the man!!
will rush
W. Where Ya @
GodisGracious
Pac was the most mature 25 year old I can think of.
ray hanes
Folks were way more mature back in the day. It was expected.
SON E
25 is the new 18.