Criminal
2 Pac & Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics


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Lil Capalot, bitch, ha

Smooth criminal, Mike Jack
And I still like to tote a .45 like Mike back
Pull that TEC out just to make a statement
He gon' need a body bag or a night sack
He a bitch, he'll fold under pressure
I can tell from his posture, man, he ain't really like that
Mama told me, "I don't care if you scared
Go in for the kill, if they try you, better fight back"
We'll beat his ass if he tryna throw the Folks up
What's all that shit you was sayin' like you was so tough?
They gon' have to carry your mans if he approach us
Creepin' in, that glizzy'll blam when we get close up
Rich-ass gangster, my gun match the color of my car
Any sudden movement and this bitch go, "Fah, fah"
Bet I have 'em huggin' Allah
I'm the G.O.A.T., I'm a thug, I'm a star

Youngins tryna clear a crowd with the heat
When you ridin', better keep a .40 cal' by the seat
He was bangin' wrong 'til they found him deceased
It's a whole lot of evil roamin' 'round in the streets, uh
So you better look both ways, make your soul shake
Demons standin' in the doorway
Tell me, Annie, are you okay? Screamin' out, "No way"
Tell me, Annie, are you okay?

Still on that bullshit, MJ
Really one of the hottest, and I never dropped a mixtape
All my life I had to risk-take
But if they come and try me, .40 kickin' 'til my wrist break
Let anybody in this bitch play
I'ma have my C's leave his ass in the ground with the stiff face
Where I'm from, all the killers turn hood legend
And they known through them blocks like Dikembe
Totin' on somethin' bigger than The Great Khali
Thirty shots'll knock 'em down like Muhammad Ali
Do the race, scratch off in a Trackhawk Jeep
Catch him lackin', then it's R.I.P., bitch

Youngins tryna clear a crowd with the heat
When you ridin', better keep a .40 cal' by the seat
He was bangin' wrong 'til they found him deceased
It's a whole lot of evil roamin' 'round in the streets, uh
So you better look both ways, make your soul shake
Demons standin' in the doorway




Tell me, Annie, are you okay? Screamin' out, "No way"
Tell me, Annie, are you okay?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Criminal" by 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G. revolve around the topic of gang life and survival in the streets. The first verse is performed by Lil Capalot, who describes himself as a "smooth criminal" who carries a .45, similar to Michael Jackson. He talks about pulling out his weapon to make a statement and being ready to defend himself and fight against anyone who crosses him. Lil Capalot also mentions his mother's advice about not being scared, but standing up for himself and fighting back.


The second verse emphasizes the need to be careful when navigating the streets, as there is a lot of "evil roamin' 'round." The singer suggests that young gang members need to arm themselves with a .40 cal' and keep it close by in case of danger. He also references famous boxers like The Great Khali and Muhammad Ali and their ability to take down their opponents with their strength and skill. The verse ends with a warning that if someone makes a wrong move, they'll end up dead.


Overall, the lyrics of "Criminal" depict the harsh realities of gang life and the need to protect oneself in order to survive. The artists use powerful and violent imagery to paint a vivid picture of the streets and the dangers that lurk in them.



Line by Line Meaning

Lil Capalot, bitch, ha
I am Lil Capalot and I am addressing someone while making a disrespectful gesture


Smooth criminal, Mike Jack
I am a smooth criminal like Michael Jackson


And I still like to tote a .45 like Mike back
I still carry a gun like Michael Jackson used to do


Pull that TEC out just to make a statement
I use my gun to send a message


He gon' need a body bag or a night sack
I am going to kill him


He a bitch, he'll fold under pressure
He is weak and can't handle difficult situations


I can tell from his posture, man, he ain't really like that
I can tell by the way he carries himself that he is not tough


Mama told me, 'I don't care if you scared
My mother told me to fight even if I am scared


Go in for the kill, if they try you, better fight back'
She encouraged me to fight hard if someone tries to hurt me


We'll beat his ass if he tryna throw the Folks up
If he tries to challenge us, we will beat him up


What's all that shit you was sayin' like you was so tough?
Why were you talking so tough when you are not?


They gon' have to carry your mans if he approach us
If his friend tries to confront us, he will need to be carried out


Creepin' in, that glizzy'll blam when we get close up
I will shoot my gun when we are close enough


Rich-ass gangster, my gun match the color of my car
I am a wealthy criminal and my gun matches my car's color


Any sudden movement and this bitch go, 'Fah, fah'
If someone moves suddenly, I will shoot them


Bet I have 'em huggin' Allah
I will kill them and they will be with Allah


I'm the G.O.A.T., I'm a thug, I'm a star
I am the greatest of all time and a famous criminal


Youngins tryna clear a crowd with the heat
Young people are trying to intimidate others with their guns


When you ridin', better keep a .40 cal' by the seat
When you are driving, you should have a gun by your side


He was bangin' wrong 'til they found him deceased
He was involved in gang activity until he was killed


It's a whole lot of evil roamin' 'round in the streets, uh
There are many dangerous people out on the streets


So you better look both ways, make your soul shake
You must be careful and aware, or you might die


Demons standin' in the doorway
There are bad people who might harm you


Tell me, Annie, are you okay? Screamin' out, 'No way'
I am asking if you are alright, and you are screaming no


Still on that bullshit, MJ
I am still engaging in criminal activity, like MJ did


Really one of the hottest, and I never dropped a mixtape
I am a popular criminal, and I don't need to make music to prove it


All my life I had to risk-take
I have always taken risks to get ahead


But if they come and try me, .40 kickin' 'til my wrist break
If someone comes to challenge me, I will shoot them until I can't hold my gun anymore


Let anybody in this bitch play
I will not tolerate anyone disrespecting me or challenging me


I'ma have my C's leave his ass in the ground with the stiff face
My associates will kill him and leave him dead in the ground


Where I'm from, all the killers turn hood legend
In my neighborhood, all the murderers become legendary


And they known through them blocks like Dikembe
Everyone knows about them in the neighborhood


Totin' on somethin' bigger than The Great Khali
I am carrying a very large gun


Thirty shots'll knock 'em down like Muhammad Ali
I have enough bullets to knock someone down like Muhammad Ali would in a boxing match


Do the race, scratch off in a Trackhawk Jeep
We will make a quick escape in a powerful car


Catch him lackin', then it's R.I.P., bitch
If we catch him off guard, we will kill him




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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