Whatcha Gonna Do?
2Pac Kastro & Young Noble Lyrics

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Hell yeah
And ugh

I started out dumb sprung off a hood rat
Listening to the radio wishing that I could rap
But nothing changed I was stuck in the game
'Cause everybody in the industry was fucking me man
Listen I've got a scheme break away do my own thing

Drop some conversation sit back and let the phone ring
Niggas they want to see me rise
'97 watch me cut these motherfuckers down to size
And if I catch another case ], lord knows how they hate me
Got a playa in the court room please don't let them frame me
I've been dealt a lot of bad cards living as a thug
Count my blessings don't stress in this land with no love
Maybe if they see me rolling look at all this green I'm holding
I guess that's why the envious get their eye swollen
Hoping the heavenly father love a hustler
Be the hardest nigga on earth to ever bust a nut
My homies tell me have a heart fuck they feelings
I've been trying to make a million since we started
We cold hearted, niggas in masks that'll blast at the task force
Empty out my clip time to mash they asked for it
Me Makaveli I'm a motherfucker
We break bread now we thug brothers (huhuh)
Niggas talk a lot of nonsense I choose to ignore
A war they ain't ready for it (huhuh)

Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? when my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)

My nine is thuglord
My mind on my grind
Outlawz is my heart
They shine when I shine
My rhyme is my grind
My team be on role
Proceed with the onslaught
Indeed they on top
They all marks
And its an outlaw holocaust
When I got the sawed-off
Niggas gettin' halved off
Yer, nigga beware
Stand clear
This nigga's scared
Man I don't really care
I've been lost loved (loved)
My heart need a hug (hug)
My bite leave blood (blood)
Fight with a grudge

The life of a thug nigga, might need gloves
But you will never know
With a price on your mug
And fight strips snug right around your hands
Niggas sure you can never grab the mic again
Dog you fucking with a grown man
And I can't afford to loose
Where we from niggas told to do
So what cha ya wann' do?

Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)

Watch me clown give me loving when I'm high
I'ma outlaw baby I'll be thugging 'till I die
In drop-top double-are life as a rap star
Hustle like a crack fiend 'till they catch me
Go ask somebody to your show
Watch them niggas out the sight of my night scope
Cooking white dope got mah nigga 25 to life stretched out
Trying to have all the better things in life
Well Makaveli A born leader 10 millimeter
Changing niggas future like a schizophrenic palm reader
Heeds from out the bible I read
See the meek shall inherit the earth
And the strong will lead
Hittin' weed like it alright
I'm in the studio making music all night
My enemies cry whenever I rise they hated 'til death
Try to beat me out my last breath
What cha gonna do?

Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)
Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)

When my niggas come for you

Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)

Now what cha gonna do? When my niggas come for you
(What ya gonna do)

Overall Meaning

In "Whatcha Gonna Do," 2Pac, Kastro, and Young Noble reflect on their journey in the music industry, indicating their bitterness towards the record labels and their desire to break away and do their own thing. They highlight how being a thug and living in a world with no love has made it challenging for them to succeed. Despite the difficulties, they are ready to take on anyone who tries to stop them, giving a warning to their enemies that they can't afford to lose. They emphasize that they are outlaws and that they are going to keep fighting till they die. The chorus repeatedly asks their enemies, "What cha gonna do when my niggas come for you?"

The lyrics of the song reflect a rebellious spirit, which often characterized 2Pac's music. It describes the hardships and obstacles he faced throughout his life, from being a young rapper to his troubles with law enforcement. The song also highlights his loyalty to his crew, the Outlawz, and his commitment to the thug life.

Line by Line Meaning

I started out dumb sprung off a hood rat
I used to be naive and easily influenced by women from the hood.

Nothing changed, I was stuck in the game
Despite wanting to break away and do my own thing, I was still trapped in the rap industry.

Listen I've got a scheme break away do my own thing
I have a plan to break away from the industry and pursue my own goals.

'97 watch me cut these motherfuckers down to size
In 1997, I will show everyone what I'm capable of and put my haters in their place.

Maybe if they see me rolling look at all this green I'm holding
Perhaps if people see me successful and wealthy, they'll be less envious of me.

Hoping the heavenly father love a hustler
I'm hoping that God shows favor to hardworking people like me, despite my flaws.

Be the hardest nigga on earth to ever bust a nut
I want to be the toughest and most successful person in the world, and I won't let anything stop me.

Outlawz is my heart They shine when I shine
My crew, the Outlawz, is my family and we support each other, especially during times of success.

They all marks And it's an outlaw holocaust
Our enemies are weak and we will defeat them with force.

Hustle like a crack fiend 'till they catch me
I will work hard and tirelessly until I achieve my goals, even if it means risking arrest.

See the meek shall inherit the earth And the strong will lead
I find comfort in the idea that hardworking, humble people like me will succeed in the end.

Try to beat me out my last breath What cha gonna do?
Even in the face of adversity and danger, I will continue to fight and persevere.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, RUFUS LEE COOPER, KATARI T. COX, DUANE THOMAS NETTLESBEY, DONNA T. HUNTER

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