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2Pac Ft Richie Rich Lyrics

Oh, yuh tek life fi joke?
Do you take life lightly and not understand its seriousness?

Life annuh something you fi ramp wit'
Life is not something to play around with or take lightly.

Grew up hard inna di game
I grew up facing challenges and difficulties in this game.

The game annuh something you can ramp wit'
The game is not something you can take lightly or play around with.

Me's a player you know?
I am a skilled and experienced player, you know?

I don' play no game
I don't waste my time playing games.

Mi jus' make money, dollars, every time, seen?
I focus on making money, specifically dollars, every single time, you know?

Now how can I explain how this game laced?
Now, how can I describe the complexity and challenges of this game?

Plus with this fame, I got enemies do anything to break me
Furthermore, with my fame, I have enemies who will go to any lengths to harm me.

My attitude changed, got to the point where I was driven, twenty-four seven
My mindset shifted, and I became highly motivated and focused all the time.

Money's my mission, just a nigga tryna make a living
My main goal is to make money and survive, just like anyone else.

These buster tricks don't want no mail
These fake individuals don't want any success or progress.

They spending they riches on scandalous bitches
They waste their wealth on untrustworthy and dishonest women.

Who'll stay petrified in jail
Who will end up scared and imprisoned.

It's hell, plus all the dealers want a meal ticket
It's a tough and challenging situation, and all the drug dealers are looking for a quick way to make money.

Jealous-ass bitches, player-hating, but we still kick it
Envious and hateful women, but we still spend time together.

Always keep my eyes on the prize, watch the police
I constantly focus on my goals and remain cautious of law enforcement.

Seen so much murder, neighborhoods getting no sleep
I have witnessed numerous acts of violence, causing entire neighborhoods to live in fear.

But still, I get my money on major, continuously
But despite the challenges, I consistently make significant amounts of money.

Communicating through my pager, niggas know me
I use my pager to stay in touch with people, and they are aware of who I am.

Don't have no homies 'cause they jealous, I hustle solo
I don't have any close friends because they are jealous, so I work independently.

'Cause when I'm broke I got no time for the fellas, listen
Because when I am financially struggling, I don't have time for companionship, so pay attention.

Ain't nothing popping 'bout no work nigga, I ain't no joke
There's nothing exciting about illegal activities, I am serious about what I do.

Fuck what they say and get your dough nigga
Ignore what others say and focus on making money.

(Game's been good to me) heavy in the game
This game has been beneficial to me, and I am deeply involved in it.

How di bumbaclat dem a come try take mine?
How are those fools attempting to steal what belongs to me?

Oh, mi serious, you know (game's been good to me)
Oh, I am dead serious, you know, this game has been good to me.

I don't bloodclat play no game
I don't mess around or play any games.

Oh, ah wah di bumbaclat yuh a tek dis ting fah?
Oh, what the hell are you doing with this thing?

Yuh tek dis ting fi joke? (I don't care what it did to them)
Do you take this thing lightly? I don't care what it does to others.

Oh, that's right (the game's been good to me)
Oh, that's correct, this game has been good to me.

Well lemme shoot some of this how heavy type of shit
Let me share some of this deep and intense stuff.

Certain niggas wanna stick to the game, you's a trick to the game
Some individuals want to participate in the game, but they are naive and easily fooled.

Waiting upon your turn, so when will you learn?
Waiting for your chance, but when will you understand?

Ain't no turns given, niggas be twisting and taking shit
There are no opportunities given, people manipulate and steal things.

Putting they sack down, then putting they mack down
Claiming ownership and asserting dominance.

Me, myself, I hustle with finesse, yes, I'm an Oakland baller
As for me, I hustle skillfully, yes, I am a successful individual from Oakland.

Rule number one, check game, and fo' sho' you gon' respect game
The first rule is to understand the game and undoubtedly respect it.

Be yo' own nigga meaning buy yo' own dope
Be independent and buy your own drugs.

'Cause that front shit is punk shit, something I never funked with
Because pretending to be someone you're not is weak, and I never engage in that behavior.

Be true to this game and this game will be true to you
Be loyal and committed to this game, and it will reward you in return.

That's real shit, disrespect, see what this here do to you
That is the truth, if you disrespect the game, you will face the consequences.

That jacking and robbing, despising your homie
Engaging in robberies and betraying your friend.

Ain't healthy, niggas be ending up dead 'fore they get wealthy
It is dangerous, many people end up dead before they can achieve wealth.

But not me though, I'm sowing something major
But not me, I am working towards something significant.

So what I reap is boss, that's why my public status is floss
Therefore, my achievements are impressive, which reflects in my public image.

Went from a, young nigga living residential
I started as a young man living a regular life in a residential area.

To a, young nigga working presidential
Now, I am a young man with a job that is considered important and influential.

Mi nigga Tu-pac always look good (Game's been good to me)
My friend Tupac always appears to be doing well because of this game.

Yuh bet's true, him look good every time
Yes, that is true, he always looks good.

Oh, pussyhole, step up (game's been good to me)
Oh, you coward, come forward and face me because this game has been good to me.

Cah yuh know seh mi nuh bloodclat play no fuckin' games
Because you know I don't mess around or play any damn games.

Oh, we tek fi wi own
Oh, we take care of ourselves and handle our own business.

(I don't care what it did to them) yuh neva know
I don't care what it did to other people, you will never understand.

Oh (the game's been good to me)
Oh, this game has been good to me.

We haffi get fi wi own
We have to secure what belongs to us.

I'm just a young black male, cursed since my birth
I am simply a young black man who has faced hardships throughout my life.

Had to turn to crack sales, if worse come to worse
I resorted to selling drugs, as a last resort.

Headed for them packed, jails, or maybe it's a hearse
I am heading towards overcrowded prisons or even death.

My only way to stack mail, is out here doing dirt
My only opportunity to make money is by engaging in illegal activities.

Made my decisions do or die, been hustling since junior high
I have made choices where I must either succeed or face severe consequences, and I have been hustling since my early teenage years.

No time for asking why, getting high, getting mine
I don't waste time questioning why things happen, I focus on getting high (making money) and taking care of myself.

Put away my nine, 'cause these times call for four-five sales
I put away my gun because the current circumstances require me to sell drugs instead.

'Cause life is hell and everybody dies
Because life is difficult and everyone eventually dies.

What about these niggas I despise, them loud talking cowards
What about those individuals I strongly dislike, those who talk loudly but are actually cowards.

Shooting guns into crowds, jeopardizing lives
They shoot guns recklessly, endangering innocent lives.

Shoot 'em right between them niggas eyes, it's time to realize
Shoot them directly in their eyes, it's time for them to understand.

Follow the rules or follow them fools that die
Either follow the rules or follow those foolish individuals who end up dead.

Everybody's trying to make the news, niggas confused
Everyone is trying to gain attention and make headlines, but they are confused.

Quit tryna be an O.G. and pay your dues
Stop trying to portray yourself as an original gangster and instead fulfill your obligations.

If you choose to apply yourself, go with the grain
If you decide to work hard and follow the path, go with the flow.

And come the riches and the bitches and the fame
And as a result, you will attain wealth, attractive women, and fame.

(Game's been good to me) heavy in the game
This game has been good to me, and I am deeply involved in it.

Boy, ya nah bitch
Boy, don't act like a coward.

Yuh jealous, true we look good every time
You are envious because we always appear to be doing well.

We wear bare diamond
We wear a lot of diamonds.

And Tupac drives pretty cyar (Game's been good to me)
And Tupac drives a beautiful car because this game has been good to him.

And fi him friend dem look good, unnuh?
And his friends also appear to be doing well, right?

Just go hol' yuh corner and guh mass unno face
Just stay in your place and mind your own business.

(I don't care what it did to them) sexy nuh bumba raasclaat, oh
I don't care what it did to others, and it's none of your business, oh

(The game's been good to me)
This game has been good to me, and I am grateful.

Flashy
Showy and extravagant.

Oh, nuff ah dem wan' come test me, ya know
Oh, many of them want to challenge me, you know.

True dem see we a drive pretty car
Because they see us driving nice cars.

Wan' no part of yuh ting and ting
They don't want any involvement with your situation.

An' yuh wan' come draw unnuh gun
But you want to threaten us with your gun.

But yuh see we now, you haffi show we maximum respect
But now that you see us, you have to show us the highest level of respect.

Cah we nuh bloodclaat ramp wit' no pussyhole
Because we don't mess around with cowards.

Cah we look good every time
Because we always appear to be doing well.

'Nough dollars, dollars
We have plenty of money.

Yuh know 'bout dollars dem, right?
You are familiar with dollars, right?

But we nah talk no shit
But we don't talk nonsense.

We haffi walk di walk, for we a talk, see it?
We have to back up our words with actions, do you understand?

'Cah action, action speak louder dan words
Because actions speak louder than words.

You know the record
You are aware of the situation.

Don't bloodclaat play at all
Don't mess around or play games at all.