How Do You Want It
2Pac feat. K-ci JoJo Lyrics


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How do you want it? How does it feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real

Love the way you activate your hips and push your ass out
Got a nigga wantin' it so bad I'm bout to pass out
Wanna dig you, and I can't even lie about it
Baby just alleviate your clothes, time to fly up out it
Catch you at a club,
oh shit you got me fiendin' body talkin' shit to me but I can't comprehend the meaning
Now if you wanna roll with me, then here's your chance
Doin' eighty on the freeway, police catch me if you can
Forgive me I'm a rider, still I'm just a simple man
All I want is money, fuck the fame I'm a simple man
Mr. International, playa with the passport
Just like Aladdin bitch, get you anything you ask for
It's either him or me, champagne, Hennessey
A favorite of my homies when we floss, on our enemies
Witness as we creep to a low speed, peep what a hoe need
Puff some mo' weed, funk, ya don't need
Approachin' hoochies with a passion, been a long day
But I've been driven by attraction in a strong way
Your body is bangin' baby I love it when you flaunt it
Time to give it to daddy nigga now tell me how you want it (Tell me how you want it!)

How do you want it? How does it feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game I'm livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real

Tell me is it cool to fuck?
Did you think I come to talk am I a fool or what?
Positions on the floor it's like erotic, ironic 'cause I'm somewhat psychotic
I'm hittin' switches on bitches like I been fixed with hydraulics
Up and down like a roller coaster,
I'm up inside ya I ain't quittin' til the show is over,
'Cause I'ma rider in and out just like a robbery,
I'll probably be a freak and let you get on top of me,
Get her rockin' these
Nights full of Alize, a livin' legend
You ain't heard about these niggas play these Cali days
Delores Tucker, youse a motherfucker
Instead of tryin' to help a nigga you destroy a brother
Worse than the others, Bill Clinton, Mr. Bob Dole
You're too old to understand the way the game is told
You're lame so I gotta hit you with the hot facts
Want some on lease? I'm makin' millions, niggas top that
They wanna censor me; they'd rather see me in a cell
Livin' in hell, only a few of us'll live to tell
Now everybody talkin' bout us I could give a fuck I'd be the first one to bomb and cuss
Nigga tell me how you want it

How do you want it? How does it feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real

Raised as a youth, tell the truth I got the scoop on how to get a bulletproof,
because I jumped from the roof before I was a teenager,
mobile phone, SkyPager game rules, I'm livin' major, my adversaries
Is lookin' worried, they paranoid of gettin' buried
One of us gon' see the cemetery
My only hope to survive if I wish to stay alive
Gettin' high, see the demons in my eyes, before I die
I wanna live my life and ball, make a couple million
And then I'm chillin' fade 'em all, these taxes
Got me crossed up and people tryin' to sue me
Media is in my business and they actin like they know me
Hahaha, but I'ma mash out, peel out
I'm with it quick I'se quick to whip that fuckin' steel out
Yeah nigga it's some new shit so better get up on it when ya see me tell a nigga how ya want it
How do you want it?

How do you want it? How does it feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real

How do you want it? How does it feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real

How do you want it? How does it feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?
Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real

How do you want it? How does it feel?




Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
How do you want it? How do you feel?

Overall Meaning

In β€œHow Do Ya Want It,” Tupac raps about his life in the fast lane, living in the cash game and chasing after his desires. The track is a celebration of the decadent lifestyle Tupac was living at the time, but it also captures his yearning for something more genuine. The title itself is almost a plea for direction, asking how the listener wants to live their life.


The verses drift from explicit sexual imagery to Tupac’s musings on his own mortality. He yearns for fleeting moments of true connection amidst the chaos of his day-to-day. This is particularly clear in the verse where he talks about his adversaries looking worried, but that one of them will inevitably end up in the cemetery. He then goes on to say that he hopes to survive and live his life to the fullest, making a couple of million and then β€œchilling.”


The song features KC & JoJo on the hook, as they croon β€œHow do you want it? How does it feel?” The smooth R&B chorus juxtaposes the more aggressive verses and adds another layer of complexity to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

How do you want it? How does it feel?
Asking the partner how they want to engage sexually and how they feel about it.


Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
I grew up hustling for money and now live a fast-paced lifestyle.


Love the way you activate your hips and push your ass out
I am turned on by the way you move your body.


Got a nigga wantin' it so bad I'm bout to pass out
You have me so aroused that I feel like I might faint.


Wanna dig you, and I can't even lie about it
I am attracted to you and cannot deny my feelings.


Baby just alleviate your clothes, time to fly up out it
Take your clothes off and let's engage in sexual activity.


Catch you at a club, oh shit you got me fiendin'
Seeing you at the club has me wanting you badly.


Body talkin' shit to me but I can't comprehend the meaning
Your body language is signaling to me, but I am having trouble understanding what it means.


Now if you wanna roll with me, then here's your chance
If you want to be with me, now is your opportunity.


Doin' eighty on the freeway, police catch me if you can
I am driving recklessly and daring the police to try and catch me.


Forgive me I'm a rider, still I'm just a simple man
I am a gangster but at heart, I am just a regular person.


All I want is money, fuck the fame I'm a simple man
I am only interested in money and do not care about fame.


Mr. International, playa with the passport
I am a well-traveled man and I use my passport to chase women.


Just like Aladdin bitch, get you anything you ask for
I am like Aladdin and can get you anything you want.


It's either him or me, champagne, Hennessey
You have to choose between me and another man, while we drink champagne and Hennessey.


A favorite of my homies when we floss, on our enemies
My friends and I enjoy flaunting our wealth and taunting our enemies.


Witness as we creep to a low speed, peep what a hoe need
Watch as we slowly drive and assess what a prostitute wants.


Puff some mo' weed, funk, ya don't need
Let's smoke more weed and forget about our problems.


Approachin' hoochies with a passion, been a long day
I am aggressively approaching women because it has been a tough day.


But I've been driven by attraction in a strong way
I am motivated by intense attraction towards my partner.


Your body is bangin' baby I love it when you flaunt it
I am attracted to your fit body and love when you show it off.


Comin' up as a nigga in the cash game I'm livin' in the fast lane, I'm for real
I grew up hustling for money and now live a fast-paced lifestyle.


Tell me is it cool to fuck?
I want to know if it is okay to engage in sexual activity.


Did you think I come to talk am I a fool or what?
I didn't come here to just talk, am I being foolish for wanting more?


Positions on the floor it's like erotic, ironic 'cause I'm somewhat psychotic
The positions we are in are sexually arousing, and it is ironic because I am also somewhat crazy.


I'm hittin' switches on bitches like I been fixed with hydraulics
I am moving my body in sexual ways, as if I had been modified with hydraulic equipment.


Up and down like a roller coaster, I'm up inside ya
I am moving my body in a sexually arousing way, inside of you.


I ain't quittin' til the show is over
I am not stopping until we have finished engaging in sexual activity.


'Cause I'ma rider in and out just like a robbery
I am skilled at moving in and out of sexual positions, just like a robber in a heist.


I'll probably be a freak and let you get on top of me
I am open to trying new and kinky things, including let you be the dominant partner.


Get her rockin' these Nights full of Alize, a livin' legend
We are having a good time drinking Alize and experiencing legendary sexual pleasure.


You ain't heard about these niggas play these Cali days
You haven't heard about the men who have a lot of sexual activity in California.


Delores Tucker, youse a motherfucker
Delores Tucker, you are a terrible woman.


Instead of tryin' to help a nigga you destroy a brother
You are hurting me, a fellow black man, instead of trying to help me.


Worse than the others, Bill Clinton, Mr. Bob Dole
You are worse than Bill Clinton and Bob Dole, who are both terrible people in their own ways.


You're too old to understand the way the game is told
You are too old to understand how things work in my world.


You're lame so I gotta hit you with the hot facts
You are boring, so I have to give you some spicy and truthful information.


Want some on lease? I'm makin' millions, niggas top that
Need some money? I am a millionaire, can anyone else top that?


They wanna censor me; they'd rather see me in a cell
People want to silence and punish me, instead of letting me express myself freely.


Livin' in hell, only a few of us'll live to tell
Our lives are full of hardships, and only a few of us will live to share our stories.


Now everybody talkin' bout us I could give a fuck I'd be the first one to bomb and cuss
People are talking about me, but I don't care. I am willing to act aggressively and violently.


Raised as a youth, tell the truth I got the scoop on how to get a bulletproof
As a child, I learned how to survive in a dangerous environment and how to protect myself with a bulletproof vest.


Because I jumped from the roof before I was a teenager, mobile phone, SkyPager game rules, I'm livin' major, my adversaries
I did dangerous things as a child, like jumping off a roof. Now, I live a luxurious life with fancy devices, and my enemies are scared of me and my status.


Is lookin' worried, they paranoid of gettin' buried
My enemies are looking worried because they are scared of being killed by me.


One of us gon' see the cemetery
Either my enemy or I will end up dead and buried in the cemetery.


My only hope to survive if I wish to stay alive
The only way for me to survive is to stay alive and keep fighting.


Gettin' high, see the demons in my eyes, before I die
When I use drugs, I can see the demons and negativity inside me, and it may lead to my death.


I wanna live my life and ball, make a couple million
I want to live luxuriously and make a few million dollars.


And then I'm chillin' fade 'em all, these taxes
Once I make enough money, I plan to relax and not worry about taxes or anything else.


Got me crossed up and people tryin' to sue me
I am confused and overwhelmed by legal trouble and people trying to take advantage of me.


Media is in my business and they actin like they know me
The media is being intrusive and acting like they know me personally, when they really don't.


Hahaha, but I'ma mash out, peel out
I am laughing, but I am ready to speed off and leave the situation behind.


I'm with it quick I'se quick to whip that fuckin' steel out
I am ready to act fast and take out my gun if necessary.


Yeah nigga it's some new shit so better get up on it when ya see me tell a nigga how ya want it
I am doing something new and exciting, so you better catch up and let me know how you want to engage with me.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: QUINCY JONES, BRUCE FISHER, LEON WARE, STANLEY RICHARDSON, JOHNNY JACKSON, TUPAC SHAKUR

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