All About U
2Pac Nate Dogg Lyrics


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Ah yeah
Yeah
It's all about you, one time
I'ma say it's all about you baby, yeah
It's all about you, it's all about you, yeah
This Dru Down in the house
With my boy 'Pizznac you kno what I'm sayin'? (it's all about you)
Yeah I'm gon' say it's all about you
But you know I'm lyin' though, ha, yeah

You probably crooked as the last trick
Wanna laugh about how I got my ass caught up with this bad bitch
Thinkin' I had her but she had me in the long run
It's just my luck I'm stuck with fuckin' with the wrong one, uh
Wise decisions, based on lies we livin'
Scandalous times, this game's like my religion
You could be rollin' with a thug
Instead you with this weak scrub, lookin' for some love
In every club
I see you starin' like you want it
Well baby, if you got it better flaunt it
Let the liquor help you get up on it
I'm still tipsy from last night
Bumpin' these walls as I pause, addicted to the fast life
I try to holla but you tell me you taken
Sayin' you ain't impressed, with the money I'm makin'
Guess it's true what they tellin' me
Fresh out of jail, life's hell for a black celebrity
So that's the reason why I call, and maybe you with it
Fantasies of us sweatin', can I hit it?
Addicted to the things you do, but still true
What I'm sayin' boo, is this is all about you

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

I make a promise if you go with me
Just let me know, I'll have you hollerin' my name out before I leave
Nobody loves me I'm a thug nigga
I only hung out with the criminals and drug dealers
I love niggas 'cause we comin' from the same place
Witness me holla at a hoochie, see how quick the game takes
How can I tell her I'm a playa and I don't even care
Creep low, weed smoke's in the air
Everywhere I go, it's all about the groupie hoes
Waitin' for niggas at the end of every show
I just seen you in my friend's video
I never put a bitch before my friends, so here we go
Follow the leader and peep the drama that I'm goin' through
It's all about you
Yeah, nigga
It's all about you

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Is you sick from the dick or is it the flu?
It ain't about you or your bitch ass crew
Every other city we go and every video
Explain to a nigga why I see the same shitty ho
You think it's all about you? Well boo
I gets down like Dru and my nasty new niggas, too

You couldn't hold me back, it'd take a fatter track
A lyrical attack, perhaps, it was a visual bluff
When I started to snaps all your rode 'em swoll
Straight in control, flows'll fold, while hoes cold stroll
Hold the set, I told Dramacy' go in next
Gold digging, cold digging a gold Rolex

I slide in easily, try a grizzly
Sluts know the cuts, I came to fuck, try skeezin' me
Runnin' up in ya just like Bruce Jenner when I bend ya
At the most, I fucked a bitch from the west coast to West Virginia

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho

Every other city we go
Every other video (it's all about you)
No matter where I go, I see the same ho (know what I'm sayin'?)

Every other city we go
I see the same hoes in the studio
Or kickin it in the video
It's gotta be the same ass and thighs
But you's a groupie baby and don't look surprised
I can see it in your eyes that you nothin' but a trick
Hangin' with us for some superstar dick
Wanna autograph placed on her napkin
After she asks ain't you the Top Dogg and don't you be rappin'
She know what's crackin', free shows like loot
From limos down to the Lexus coupes
We be flossin'
And all females love that
Especially when you're dope platinum and you own wax
So when I met you I really didn't have to say much
'Cause me alone just made you wanna taste and touch
Don't be trippin' if I run up in you and your whole crew (won't let me hit?)
I'm gonna still let you know, girl (won't let me hit?)
That it's all about you, you, you, you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All About U" by 2Pac featuring Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg are about the subjectivity of romantic relationships and fame. The song starts with Dru Down introducing the theme of the song - it's all about the woman whom 2Pac and Dru Down are currently talking about. However, 2Pac goes on to say that the woman in question might be just like all the other groupies who hang around him, waiting for their chance to hook up with a celebrity. He acknowledges that he might be lying about his promiscuous motives, but his decision-making process is clouded by lying, scandalous times.


2Pac then questions the groupie mentality of women who wait for celebrities to give them attention. Snoop Dogg joins in to say that women might be after the celebrity lifestyle and money without valuing genuine relationships. He attributes his success to being relatable to the people he grew up with and hating groupies because they prioritize shallow things. In the end, 2Pac makes it clear that it's all about the woman he is talking to or leaving a message for, but the subtext is that fame and success put him in a position where it's hard to find genuine love.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm


Yeah
Further agreement and affirmation


It's all about you, one time
This song is dedicated to you, emphasizing its focus on you


I'ma say it's all about you baby, yeah
I'm going to proclaim that this song is entirely about you, emphasizing your importance


It's all about you, it's all about you, yeah
Reiterating that the message and theme of the song revolve around you


This Dru Down in the house
Introducing Dru Down as the artist performing in this part of the song


With my boy 'Pizznac you kno what I'm sayin'? (it's all about you)
Dru Down and Pizznac are in the house, emphasizing that the focus is still on you


Yeah I'm gon' say it's all about you
Affirming once again that the song is entirely about you


But you know I'm lyin' though, ha, yeah
Admitting that the previous statements were not entirely sincere


You probably crooked as the last trick
You are likely deceitful, just like the previous person who tricked me


Wanna laugh about how I got my ass caught up with this bad bitch
You find amusement in the fact that I got involved with a deceitful woman


Thinkin' I had her but she had me in the long run
I believed I had control over her, but she ended up controlling me in the end


It's just my luck I'm stuck with fuckin' with the wrong one, uh
Unfortunate circumstances led me to be involved with the wrong person


Wise decisions, based on lies we livin'
The choices we make are influenced by the falsehoods and deception around us


Scandalous times, this game's like my religion
In this corrupt industry, the way it operates has become my guiding principle


You could be rollin' with a thug
You have the opportunity to be with a tough and rebellious man


Instead you with this weak scrub, lookin' for some love
But instead, you choose to be with a mediocre and insignificant person, searching for affection


In every club
I see you constantly seeking attention in various nightclubs


I see you starin' like you want it
I notice how you look at me with desire


Well baby, if you got it better flaunt it
If you possess something valuable, you should showcase it proudly


Let the liquor help you get up on it
Allow alcohol to assist you in making advances towards me


I'm still tipsy from last night
I am still slightly intoxicated from the previous night's escapades


Bumpin' these walls as I pause, addicted to the fast life
As I walk and take breaks, I realize I am addicted to the exhilarating and high-paced lifestyle


I try to holla but you tell me you taken
When I attempt to approach you, you inform me that you are already in a relationship


Sayin' you ain't impressed, with the money I'm makin'
You claim to be unimpressed with the wealth I have amassed


Guess it's true what they tellin' me
I suppose the rumors I have heard about you are accurate


Fresh out of jail, life's hell for a black celebrity
Being recently released from prison, life as a famous black person is incredibly challenging


So that's the reason why I call, and maybe you with it
This is the motivation behind my phone call, hoping that you are interested in getting involved


Fantasies of us sweatin', can I hit it?
I have fantasies of engaging in passionate physical intimacy with you, can I have that opportunity?


Addicted to the things you do, but still true
I am fascinated and obsessed with your actions and behavior, yet I remain loyal to you


What I'm sayin' boo, is this is all about you
What I am trying to convey, my love, is that everything revolves around you


Every other city we go
Whenever we visit different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Whenever we shoot music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Regardless of the location, I encounter the same type of promiscuous woman


I make a promise if you go with me
If you choose to be with me


Just let me know, I'll have you hollerin' my name out before I leave
Inform me, and I assure you that I will make you shout my name in pleasure before I depart


Nobody loves me I'm a thug nigga
As a tough and hardened individual, it feels like nobody truly loves me


I only hung out with the criminals and drug dealers
My companions were solely individuals involved in illegal activities and substance distribution


I love niggas 'cause we comin' from the same place
I feel a strong connection with other black individuals because we share similar backgrounds and experiences


Witness me holla at a hoochie, see how quick the game takes
Observe how rapidly I can charm and seduce an attractive woman in this urban lifestyle


How can I tell her I'm a playa and I don't even care
How can I honestly inform her that I am a person who engages in multiple romantic pursuits without any emotional investment?


Creep low, weed smoke's in the air
Quietly approach, while the scent of marijuana lingers around us


Everywhere I go, it's all about the groupie hoes
No matter where I travel, the focus is always on women who are eager to engage with famous individuals


Waitin' for niggas at the end of every show
Patiently longing for men like me after every performance


I just seen you in my friend's video
I recently noticed you appearing in a music video of a friend of mine


I never put a bitch before my friends, so here we go
I prioritize my friendship and loyalty towards my male companions over engaging with women, but now I am changing that stance


Follow the leader and peep the drama that I'm goin' through
Observe and take note of the conflicts and struggles I am currently facing


It's all about you
Once again, reiterating that the focus is on you


Is you sick from the dick or is it the flu?
Are you suffering from an STD due to sexual encounters, or is it simply a common flu?


It ain't about you or your bitch ass crew
The situation or discussion is not centered around you or your insignificant group of friends


Every other city we go and every video
In every city we visit and in every music video we shoot


Explain to a nigga why I see the same shitty ho
Please provide an explanation as to why I consistently encounter the same unpleasant and low-quality woman


You think it's all about you? Well boo
You mistakenly believe that everything revolves around you, my dear


I gets down like Dru and my nasty new niggas, too
I engage in wild and explicit behavior similar to Dru Down and my recently acquainted friends


You couldn't hold me back, it'd take a fatter track
You would not be able to prevent me from succeeding, only a more impressive musical production could limit my progression


A lyrical attack, perhaps, it was a visual bluff
An intense verbal assault, I may have pretended it was just an attempt to intimidate visually


When I started to snaps all your rode 'em swoll
As I began rapping with aggression, it caused all your supporters to become excited and enthusiastic


Straight in control, flows'll fold, while hoes cold stroll
I am in complete command, my rap flow is remarkable while women walk around with indifference


Hold the set, I told Dramacy' go in next
Maintain the setting, I instructed Dramacy' to proceed next with his performance


Gold digging, cold digging a gold Rolex
Engaging in relationships for material gain, seeking a valuable gold Rolex watch


I slide in easily, try a grizzly
I smoothly and effortlessly enter any situation, bravely testing my limits


Sluts know the cuts, I came to fuck, try skeezin' me
Promiscuous women are aware of my reputation, understanding that I am here for sexual encounters, attempting to seduce me


Runnin' up in ya just like Bruce Jenner when I bend ya
Penetrating and engaging in sexual intercourse just like the controversial transformation of Bruce Jenner


At the most, I fucked a bitch from the west coast to West Virginia
At most, I have had sexual relations with a woman from the western United States to West Virginia


Every other city we go
Whenever we visit different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Whenever we shoot music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Regardless of the location, I encounter the same type of promiscuous woman


Every other city we go
Whenever we visit different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Whenever we shoot music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Regardless of the location, I encounter the same type of promiscuous woman


Every other city we go
Whenever we visit different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Whenever we shoot music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho
Regardless of the location, I encounter the same type of promiscuous woman


Every other city we go
Whenever we visit different cities


Every other video (it's all about you)
Whenever we shoot music videos


No matter where I go, I see the same ho (know what I'm sayin'?)
Irrespective of my whereabouts, I consistently come across the same type of promiscuous woman (you understand what I'm saying?)


Every other city we go
Whenever we visit different cities


I see the same hoes in the studio
I encounter the identical promiscuous women in recording studios


Or kickin it in the video
Or hanging out during the filming of music videos


It's gotta be the same ass and thighs
It must be the identical physical features of the women's buttocks and thighs


But you's a groupie baby and don't look surprised
However, you are a devoted fan who seeks relationships with famous individuals, so don't act astonished


I can see it in your eyes that you nothin' but a trick
I can perceive from the way you look at me that you are merely a deceitful and manipulative woman


Hangin' with us for some superstar dick
Associating with us in the hopes of engaging in sexual activities with a famous person


Wanna autograph placed on her napkin
Desiring to have an autograph signed on a napkin as a memento


After she asks ain't you the Top Dogg and don't you be rappin'
Upon inquiring if I am the Top Dogg and if I am engaged in the rap industry


She know what's crackin', free shows like loot
She is aware of the situation, obtaining complimentary concert tickets effortlessly


From limos down to the Lexus coupes
From luxurious limousines to high-end Lexus coupes


We be flossin'
We flaunt our success and wealth


And all females love that
All women are attracted to and infatuated with that lifestyle


Especially when you're dope platinum and you own wax
Particularly when you are a successful platinum-selling artist and you possess your own records or albums


So when I met you I really didn't have to say much
When I first encountered you, I didn't need to engage in much conversation


'Cause me alone just made you wanna taste and touch
My mere presence compelled you to desire to experience physical contact with me


Don't be trippin' if I run up in you and your whole crew (won't let me hit?)
Don't be upset if I engage in sexual activities with you and all of your friends (if you won't allow me to do so?)


I'm gonna still let you know, girl (won't let me hit?)
I want to inform you, despite the possibility of refusal, my dear (if you won't allow me to do so?)


That it's all about you, you, you, you
Emphasizing once more that everything revolves around you




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Yafeu Fula, Johnny Lee Jackson, Bruce Washington, Nathaniel D. Hale, Cordozar Calvin Broadus

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@NutSackDialer

RIP Nate Dogg and Pac, you guys will forever have a spot in the music industry.

@vencentwilliams4068

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Elmer Acevedo for real you know it

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@julia2k8

โ€‹@Medicine_Man1nah, PAC won't be forgotten, 26 years after his death and he's huge in '23

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@Lasse3

I love the way Nate Dogg can sing any sexistic chauvinistic lyric with the most pleasant voice.โค๐Ÿ˜‚

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Ba ha ๐Ÿ˜‚

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That's how he was ๐Ÿ˜‚

@cj-s90

I used to listen to this when I was 63, and now I'm 17. This will forever be a classic.๐Ÿ’š

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