Late Night
2Pac featuring D.J. Quik & Outlawz Lyrics


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Hey 'Pac, it's yo' boy
Hey man so far I've been listenin' to your album
And I ain't heard nothin' you could kick back and smoke a beadie to
You know?

Yeah like that
Some of that mellow shit
Some of that shit that make bitches drink
Make niggas think
And help you check a fat-ass bank,
So why don't you kick some of that shit, nigga only you know how
Ha feel me?

I'm barely standin, and plus my secondhand say it's midnight
Some Alize and Cristal guaranteed to get right
Like misdemeanors is a small thang
With DJ Quik in this bitch, I let my balls hang
Runnin' through the street lights, 'cause we like, yo nigga
Get your mobb on show 'em what a G like
Around the corner it's like Vegas, or better yet like Reno
Niggas poppin, welcome to our casino, 'cause you and me know
Hundred percent like a c-note
Lookin' for a bitch that's half-black and Filipino
And when I meet her I'ma offer her some indo
Tongue-kissing on the window of a pearl white limo
Don't wanna be your man, I'm your nigga
Touch me here, I'll get bigger
While I'm diggin' I'll get deep into your liver
I'm game type
Love fuckin' bitches in the same night
My words are aphrodisiacs if you say 'em right
The club be poppin' so I'm stoppin' at the Fat Burger
Look through the paper it's another black crack murder
The city's full of surprises, you can live or you can die
You can fuck on the first night, or try, in the late night

"Last night last night changed it all"
In the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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In the late night!

"Last night last night changed it all"
In the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
?
In the late night!

Around my way we lamp, many styles get cramped
I clock rocks in the rain 'til my socks is damp
Ain't nothin' like bein' a thug when I can just
Sit on the Row of Death straight knowin' that I'm blessed
Hussein Fatal, flawless fatality
Overdosin' on crime, three steps from reality
Get up to get down, represent your town, last night
Was poppin' like like cocked Glocks with hollow-tip rounds

From booty calls to bail sheets, it ain't no tellin'
If I wake up in the county in my jail sheets
My intuitions and ambitions up in the late night
Probably involves me comin' up with just to see another day
Might be me who bites the bullet
In these streets where a man journey
With crooked cops and a society who tryin' to burn me
I'm like a pit in a cage, spittin' my shells in a gauge
Deadly as AIDS, niggas gettin' crossed like a maze
Now picture me livin' my life like a king, maybe one day
Until then I'm livin' Monday through Sunday
Bringin' the Gunplay for all these beefs and battles
When we collide, I'm a ride on that hide like cattle
Cowards best to skedaddle in the late night

"Last night last night changed it all"
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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"Last night last night changed it all"
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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Money and multiple gunshots are shown, large amps are blown
Niggas in low-lows, pursuin' mo' hoes, then go home
The life of a California star, and when you see me
In the drop-top Jag', how many niggas wanna be me?
Game is automatic, mandatory I sell
To Live or Die, I survive, but with a story to tell
'Cause when you gettin' some riches, watch for dumb bitches
They have you labelled a rapist before you get to tongue-kissing
It's a mean world nigga you strapped, or be a throwaway
Will I survive the late night, to see dawn of day?
Nobody knows me, I'm a shadow
My army fatigues made for battle, pockets full of ammo
'Cause when I'm out in the streets, I'm on point, where the static?
Too many done died from semis, so now we automatic
I disappear whenever heated, ride whenever needed
For my niggas up in Clentin gettin' weeded
Continue to roll until I'm old, ride until I die
Supply long as you motherfuckers buy
My homies rolled by in a bucket, but they ain't short and duckin'
Slappin' niggas known for tellin' bitches fuck it in the late night

"Last night last night changed it all"
It's in the late night!
"Last night"
"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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In the late night!

"Last night last night changed it all"
Holla at me in the late night!
"Last night"




"I don't give a fuck, where you gon' be"
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Overall Meaning

The song "Late Night" by 2Pac featuring D.J. Quik & Outlawz is a rap song that captures the essence of the late-night life in California in the 1990s. The song begins with a group member urging 2Pac to work on some music that you could listen to while "kicking back and smoking a beady." The lyrics of this song express the different aspects of living the fast life, from running through street lights to looking for girls, getting high, clubbing, and the unpredictability of living in the night.


The first verse of the song talks about how the night feels so alive and full of possibilities, with the city resembling Reno and Vegas clubbing activities, making it look like a casino. 2Pac sings about his search for a half-black and Filipino girl and the expectation of giving her weed and making out with her on the window of a pearl white limo. The next verse sees other members of the group, Hussein Fatal, and DJ Quik rapping about their gritty experiences, including clocking drugs in the rain and dodging bullets while representing their towns.


The chorus of the song samples a girl's voice exclaiming, "Last night last night changed it all," which speaks of the unpredictability of the night and the possibilities that it brings. The verses of the song celebrate the gritty nightlife of California with its highs and lows.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey 'Pac, it's yo' boy
A friend wants to hear chill music from 2pac's album.


Some of that shit that make bitches drink
Music that sets the mood for people to drink, relax, and hang out.


And help you check a fat-ass bank
Music that motivates people to hustle and make money.


Some Alize and Cristal guaranteed to get right
Alcoholic drinks that give a good buzz.


Like misdemeanors is a small thang
Doing small illegal activities is not a big deal.


With DJ Quik in this bitch, I let my balls hang
With DJ Quik present, I feel confident and powerful.


Runnin' through the street lights, 'cause we like, yo nigga
Feeling exhilarated and free while running through the city at night.


Around the corner it's like Vegas, or better yet like Reno
The urban environment has a similar vibe to the bright lights and excitement of Las Vegas or Reno.


Niggas poppin, welcome to our casino, 'cause you and me know
The streets are unpredictable and sometimes violent, like a casino where anything can happen.


Hundred percent like a c-note
Absolutely certain or confident.


Looking for a bitch that's half-black and Filipino
Searching for a woman who has mixed racial background.


And when I meet her I'ma offer her some indo
When I meet her, I'll offer her some marijuana.


Tongue-kissing on the window of a pearl white limo
Kissing passionately in the back of a luxurious car.


Touch me here, I'll get bigger
Touching me creates a sexual response.


The club be poppin' so I'm stoppin' at the Fat Burger
Going to a popular club and grabbing a burger afterwards.


The city's full of surprises, you can live or you can die
The city is full of danger and unexpected situations.


You can fuck on the first night, or try, in the late night
Sexual contact can occur on the first night of meeting or attempted.


"Last night last night changed it all"
Something significant happened last night.


Around my way we lamp, many styles get cramped
In my neighborhood, people relax and crowd around when different music genres are played.


Hussein Fatal, flawless fatality
Hussein Fatal is an expert at killing and crime.


Get up to get down, represent your town, last night
Get ready to have fun and talk about your hometown.


Was poppin' like like cocked Glocks with hollow-tip rounds
The night was exciting and potentially dangerous.


My intuitions and ambitions up in the late night
I think about my goals and desires late at night.


Might be me who bites the bullet
I might be the one who gets killed.


In these streets where a man journey
The streets are where a man's life journey takes place.


I'm like a pit in a cage, spittin' my shells in a gauge
I feel trapped and ready to defend myself with my gun.


Niggas gettin' crossed like a maze
Men are being deceived or betrayed like a puzzle maze.


Now picture me livin' my life like a king, maybe one day
I dream of one day having a prosperous lifestyle.


Until then I'm livin' Monday through Sunday
Right now, I'm living day by day.


Bringin' the Gunplay for all these beefs and battles
I am prepared to use my gun to fight my enemies.


When we collide, I'm a ride on that hide like cattle
When we confront each other, I'll attack my opponent like a rancher herding cattle.


Money and multiple gunshots are shown, large amps are blown
Money and gunfire are present, causing loud sounds.


Niggas in low-lows, pursuin' mo' hoes
Men are driving low-rider cars and searching for more women to hook up with.


The life of a California star, and when you see me
When you see me, you see the lifestyle of a famous person from California.


In the drop-top Jag', how many niggas wanna be me?
Driving around in a convertible jaguar, how many people want to be in my shoes?


Cause when you gettin' some riches, watch for dumb bitches
When you are wealthy, be careful of women who only want you for your money.


It's a mean world nigga you strapped, or be a throwaway
The world is harsh, so carry a gun or risk being killed.


Will I survive the late night, to see dawn of day?
Will I make it through the dangerous night and live to see the next day?


Nobody knows me, I'm a shadow
I am unknown and not important.


My army fatigues made for battle, pockets full of ammo
I am dressed for warfare and ready with plenty of bullets.


Too many done died from semis, so now we automatic
Too many people have been killed by semi-automatic weapons, so now we use them too.


I disappear whenever heated, ride whenever needed
I stay hidden when there is danger, but ride out to handle business when necessary.


Supply long as you motherfuckers buy
I will continue to sell drugs as long as there is demand.


My homies rolled by in a bucket, but they ain't short and duckin'
My friends drove by in an old car, but they aren't afraid to confront danger.


Slappin' niggas known for tellin' bitches fuck it in the late night
Beating up guys who are known for having casual sex with women they don't care about in the middle of the night.


Holla at me in the late night!
Contact me late at night.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVEN BRETT, MATTHEW DICK

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Eldrex31

Around my way we lamp, many styles get cramped

I clock rocks in the rain til my socks is damp

Ain't NUTTIN like bein a thug when I can just

sit on the Row of Death straight knowin that I'm blessed

Hussein Fatal, flawless fatality

Overdosin on crime, three steps from reality

Get up to get down, represent your town, last night

was poppin like like cocked glocks with hollow-tip rounds


- Fatal Hussein mad nice on this verse



All comments from YouTube:

@ESMODESTO

One of the most underrated songs Pac ever had

@chinoxl5036

This track?! I Heard one cat comment.
"djay The Under rated! Quick and pac?! Words cannot express this slap that Bang forever 💯👉🏿👍🏾" smh"

@slappyhappy6192

It was posthumous on Suge Knights Chronic 2000 album

@hansroy6410

It’s not his song. Just his verse. And “underrated” doesn’t mean “I like this”.

@alanflores2714

FACTS

@AffectionatePhotographs-ff5xd

2pac

@fantasiasalmoni9541

Choked this track is dropped from Spotify. It's supposed to be track 11 on CD 1 and the shit ain't there! I remember crankin' this on day zero when this shit dropped.

@esco1389

With Death Row re-releasing their catalog on Spotify, I went to see if they updated that album and added the song, no luck. Horrible that this song is not on streaming platforms.

@mohammedshahid9312

RIP PAC, KADAFI AND FATAL.

CRAZY ALL THREE ARE GONE.

@juggalofred1533

Agreed

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