Breathin'
2Pac (Feat. Tha Outlawz) Lyrics


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I'll be tha last muthafucka breathin'
Tell me, who be the last muthafucka breathin?

Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
To be the last muthafucka breathin'
Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'
Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
To be the last muthafucka breathin'
Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'

Woke up with 50 enemies plotten my death
All 50 seeing visions of me shot in the chest
Couldn't rest, nah nigga I was stressed
Had me creepin 'round corners, homie sleepin in my vest
Shit, I'm like a hostage In this troubled block
Call the cops, a thug nigga screamin Westside bustin' double glocks
Hittin corners in my Chevy Surburban
Liquor got me drivin up on the curb handle the steerin wheel, swirvin'
Bless me Father I'ma sinner, I'm living in hell
Let me live on the streetz cause ain't no peace for me in jail
Getten world-wide exposure
With a bunch of niggaz that don't give a fuck ridin as my souljaz
I just release 'em on a war path, not your average killer
Westside, Outlaw, Bad Boy Killa
Complete my mission my competition no longer beefin'
I murdered all them bustaz now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'

Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
To be the last muthafucka breathin'
Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'

Make sure I hold my position, stand firm in the dirt
For all my souljas gone, we burnin' the earth
Outlawz worldwide, we pack the block
Shootin' rocks at the kid, I'll bust back for Pac
Ask Yak, he'll tell you that it's hell down here
Stale down here, to many jails down here
Why you act like you don't hear me?
Young Noble, Outlaw till these muthafuckas kill me
I'm still breathin'

Now we was raised "fuck this life", I rose my right
Holdin' on a tight grip with death in my sight
And the dark is my light, I'm sentacle, sleep-walkin', isn't you?
Walkin' 'round town wit' a pound full of dinner food
Came a long way from a bored-day
Dead away where there's war play
Fuck grands, I'll say, rather die for my A-K
Wit' these fag ass niggaz, see-through glass ass niggaz
Only ride my niggaz, ghetto is mash ass niggaz
Breathin'

Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
To be the last muthafucka breathin'
Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'

I walk around with a knife in my back
Talkin' bout a bad day, I live a life like that
It's a fear, and I'm losin' my hair, bless the houlogans
Catch me, I'm fallin' out flat, yo, I'm ruinin'
Breathin' is suicant, no one give a fuck about me
I leaned to like it like that, when I was still wit' mommy
Besides a seed that the devil run from
In the belly of the beats, that's where the fuck we come from
And still breathin'

And still I'm totally wasted, they want me to face this
Just lost 2 of my closes, man, one of why'all can take this
But, I'm Makaveli trained, simple and plain
We number 1 muthafucka, bout to do it again
Shit, Pac still doin' it, you hoes can't ruin it
2 million everytime he drop, I know you fuckas losin' it
We movin' in for the kill, for a mill
We holdin' the steel, hold the wheel
I'm bout to give these niggaz somethin they can feel
Fakin' real, but we the raw on the cut
Style-bitin' THUGLINE niggaz give it up
We Hit 'Em Up

And we still breathin'
And we still breathin'
And we still breathin'

We'll be the last muthafucka breathin'

Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
To be the last muthafucka breathin'
Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'

Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
To be the last muthafucka breathin'




Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'

Overall Meaning

The song "Breathin'" by 2Pac (Feat. Tha Outlawz) is a reflection of the rapper's daily troubles and the pressures living in a society filled with violence and death. The lyrics suggest that 2Pac believes he will be the last person standing in a world full of killers and cowards. He describes the incessant stress and pressure he faces every day and how it feels like he has a target on his back.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason to be the last muthafucka breathin'" which essentially means that 2Pac is so burdened by the weight of his own struggles that it feels like he cannot breathe. Additionally, he feels that his enemies are out to get him, and he must be vigilant and prepared to fight in order to survive.


The song is a powerful reflection of 2Pac's mental state and the harsh realities of life for many African American rappers in the 90s. It is a gritty, intense piece of music that speaks to the struggles of life in the inner city.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be tha last muthafucka breathin'
I'll fight till the end and be the last one standing


Tell me, who be the last muthafucka breathin?
Who else is ready to fight till the end and be the last one standing?


Stress, and busta free, enemies give me reason
I stay vigilant because my enemies will use any opportunity to harm me


To be the last muthafucka breathin'
I'm determined to outlast my enemies and survive


Bust, my automatic rounds catch em while they sleepin'
I'm ready to strike and eliminate my enemies before they even know what hit them


Now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'
I've eliminated my competition and successfully survived


Woke up with 50 enemies plotten my death
I'm constantly aware of the many people who want me dead


All 50 seeing visions of me shot in the chest
My enemies imagine killing me as a way to prove their dominance


Couldn't rest, nah nigga I was stressed
The threat of danger and death is always on my mind, leaving me anxious and unable to rest


Had me creepin 'round corners, homie sleepin in my vest
I'm always cautious and ready for an attack, even when my enemies are sleeping


Shit, I'm like a hostage In this troubled block
I feel trapped in this violent and dangerous neighborhood


Call the cops, a thug nigga screamin Westside bustin' double glocks
Even when I'm in trouble, I know I can't rely on the police and must defend myself with my guns


Hittin corners in my Chevy Surburban
I move quickly and discreetly through the streets in my car


Liquor got me drivin up on the curb handle the steerin wheel, swirvin'
I'm reckless and drunk, driving erratically as I try to avoid danger


Bless me Father I'ma sinner, I'm living in hell
I know I'm not perfect, and I feel like I'm trapped in a constantly dangerous and violent environment


Let me live on the streetz cause ain't no peace for me in jail
I don't want to go to jail because I know I'll be in danger there as well


Getten world-wide exposure
My music and reputation are known around the world


With a bunch of niggaz that don't give a fuck ridin as my souljaz
I have loyal friends who are willing to fight and die for me


I just release 'em on a war path, not your average killer
I unleash my friends to go to war with my enemies, and I'm not just an ordinary killer


Westside, Outlaw, Bad Boy Killa
I'm from the Westside, associated with the Outlawz, and I'm not afraid to kill members of the Bad Boy label


Complete my mission my competition no longer beefin'
I've accomplished my goals and defeated my competitors


I murdered all them bustaz now I'm the last muthafucka breathin'
I've eliminated my enemies and become the last one standing


Make sure I hold my position, stand firm in the dirt
I'm determined to maintain my power and reputation


For all my souljas gone, we burnin' the earth
We honor our fallen friends and allies by destroying everything in our path


Outlawz worldwide, we pack the block
The Outlawz are powerful and influential around the world


Shootin' rocks at the kid, I'll bust back for Pac
My friends are willing to fight for me, even if it means throwing rocks at our enemies


Ask Yak, he'll tell you that it's hell down here
Even my enemies know that our neighborhood is violent and dangerous


Stale down here, to many jails down here
Living here is terrible because of the high crime rate and many people being sent to jail


Why you act like you don't hear me?
Why are you ignoring the reality of our neighborhood and pretending everything is okay?


Young Noble, Outlaw till these muthafuckas kill me
I'm an Outlaw until the day I die, never backing down from a fight


I'm still breathin'
Despite the danger and violence around me, I'm still alive and fighting


Now we was raised 'fuck this life', I rose my right
I was raised to hate my life and fight against my circumstances


Holdin' on a tight grip with death in my sight
I'm always aware of the possibility of death and hold on tightly to life


And the dark is my light, I'm sentacle, sleep-walkin', isn't you?
Even in the darkest situations, I can find my way and stay alert and aware


Walkin' 'round town wit' a pound full of dinner food
I'm always armed and ready for whatever comes my way


Came a long way from a bored-day
I've overcome my humble beginnings and risen to power


Dead away where there's war play
I'm constantly surrounded by danger and the threat of violence


Fuck grands, I'll say, rather die for my A-K
I don't care about money and fame, I'd rather die for my gun and the Outlawz


Wit' these fag ass niggaz, see-through glass ass niggaz
I don't believe in fake friends or fake loyalty, only true Outlawz belong in my circle


Only ride my niggaz, ghetto is mash ass niggaz
My friends are the only ones I trust, and the ghetto is filled with dangerous and violent people


Breathin'
Despite all the danger and violence around me, I'm still alive


I walk around with a knife in my back
I'm always prepared for betrayal and violence from those around me


Talkin' bout a bad day, I live a life like that
What others consider a bad day is just another day in my violent and dangerous life


It's a fear, and I'm losin' my hair, bless the houlogans
I'm constantly afraid and stressed, to the point where I'm losing my hair


Catch me, I'm fallin' out flat, yo, I'm ruinin'
I'm starting to crumble under the pressure and violence around me


Breathin' is suicant, no one give a fuck about me
Living is like a suicide mission, and no one cares about my safety or well-being


I leaned to like it like that, when I was still wit' mommy
I learned to accept the danger and violence around me at an early age


Besides a seed that the devil run from
The only thing that scares my enemies more than me is my future offspring


In the belly of the beats, that's where the fuck we come from
We come from a violent and dangerous environment, where survival is key


And still breathin'
Despite all the violence and danger, I'm still alive and fighting


And still I'm totally wasted, they want me to face this
I'm drunk and high, but my enemies want me to face their violence head-on


Just lost 2 of my closes, man, one of why'all can take this
I've lost two of my closest allies, and I don't know if I can handle losing anyone else


But, I'm Makaveli trained, simple and plain
I'm trained in the ways of Makaveli, and I'm ready to take on any challenge


We number 1 muthafucka, bout to do it again
I'm confident in my skills and reputation, and I'm ready to prove it again


Shit, Pac still doin' it, you hoes can't ruin it
I'm still succeeding and thriving, despite my enemies' attempts to stop me


2 million everytime he drop, I know you fuckas losin' it
My music is successful and popular, and my enemies are envious of my success


We movin' in for the kill, for a mill
We're pursuing success and wealth, no matter the cost


We holdin' the steel, hold the wheel
We're always armed and ready for whatever comes our way


I'm bout to give these niggaz somethin they can feel
I'm about to show my enemies my true power and skill


Fakin' real, but we the raw on the cut
There are many fake friends and allies, but the Outlawz are the real deal


Style-bitin' THUGLINE niggaz give it up
Others may try to copy our style, but they can't match our authentic and raw talent


We Hit 'Em Up
We're ready to take on our enemies and retaliate for their attacks


And we still breathin'
Despite everything, we're still alive and ready to fight




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOHNNY LEE JACKSON, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, KATARI T. COX, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, MUTAH W. BEALE, RUFUS LEE COOPER

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