Criminal
2pac ft b.i.g. Lyrics
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Hey you wanted to let you know (that)
G's like me are always up to no good (No good)
The one and I wanted to tell you what (cause)
G's like me... like criminals ... back to the G's
(Mr. Lil One)
Come in and say fuck you
Don't give a shit fuck a trick all in my dick
You want to slang in the middle of the rang
I want your gang to see you under a can
Motherfucker heard a bang and he ran
Headed up a jail and he sang damn
Who can I trust when I chose not to bust
Stupid bitch it ain't love it's all lust
You must be crazy thinking you could faze me
Get your memory load it up erase me
I'm the king in the middle of your thought world
You're a phem in this universe of rote world
Looking for a freebee believe me
Rapping wit your eyes closed... you can't see me
I leave it to the man to protect me
See the flames from the sun never sweat me
(Hook)(2x)
(Mr. Shadow)
Controlling the scene (scene)
Controlling the streets (street)
Read fools like a book it's just a g and me
1-3 on my arms cause bodily harm
Shut your doors and your windows and ring the alarm
I'm the loose (loose)
Frowning you hear the dogs growling
It's foggy outside your whole house is surrounded
Westside of S-D and I bang with this
And you sucker mother fuckers can't hang with this
I aim my shit and blast
Do it faster than fast
I want my money and cash
I'm smoking chronic with hash
All in your ass with some new shit
You roll around with fake fools who won't do shit
You silly faggot this is criminal activities
And not a single petty minded motherfucker in this bitch is getting rid of
me
Go ahead and get at me
Shadow O.G. The Mistah ain't nobody else like me
You haters listen
(Hook)
(Mr. Sancho)
Ruthless
Abusing leaving you fools toothless
Got webos to blow hips up
No need to shoot this
Face to face toe-to-toe is all I know
ain't even in the back of an ally putting on a show
Gonna take the hit on the blunt
Gonna make a hit on you punks
It's Sancho, Lil one and Shadow we not giving a fuck, (what)
Criminal minded, criminal's blinded by the fact that we dying
To the top of the game we popping these days
Showing everyone we got a lock in this game
Chicanos refunding cuetes and filerors
Fucking around with these two Pandeiros
No me llames why me listo primero
No te burles por qué hablo en serio
Calmado, hijo de la chingada no mas mi la maman
Puta los tenies con mis palabras
Habla con mis manos que te discalabran (trucha)
Q'Vole soy Sancho hijos de la chingada
Mr. Sancho para ti putos
Eschucha muy bien o ti discalabro la mente puto
(Hook)
The song "Criminal" by 2Pac ft B.I.G. is a portrayal of the life of gangsters or G's. The song's hook is a reminder that G's like the artists involved in the song are always up to no good. In the first verse, Lil One talks about not caring about anyone else and being ruthlessly ambitious while insulting those who think they can weaken him. He portrays himself as the king of his world and a dominant figure who won't be taken down by anyone while contemplating the trustworthiness of others. In the second verse, Shadow talks about controlling the streets and being a menacing figure. He threatens to harm those who cross his path and boasts about his ability to shoot fast and aim precisely. In the last verse, Sancho talks about his ruthlessness, his disregard for human life, and his tendency to be violent in his interactions.
The rappers convey a message of fear and intimidation in their lyrics as they describe themselves as dangerous and anti-social criminals. They have adopted an aggressive and confrontational style of rapping, which is fitting for the subject matter of the song. In this song, they celebrate their gangster lifestyle, which includes violence, drug use, and a lack of morality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you wanted to let you know
I want to inform you
G's like me are always up to no good (No good)
I, being a gangster, am always doing something wrong
The one and I wanted to tell you what (cause)
I and my partner want to explain why
G's like me... like criminals ... back to the G's
Gangsters like me are just like criminals, always up to no good
Come in and say fuck you
I am being disrespectful and using profanity towards someone
You ain't the sick man
You are not as strong or tough as you think you are
Don't give a shit fuck a trick all in my dick
I don't care about people or their actions, I am focused on myself
You want to slang in the middle of the rang
You want to sell drugs in the middle of a dangerous area
I want your gang to see you under a can
I want your gang members to see you dead and buried
Motherfucker heard a bang and he ran
Someone heard a loud noise and ran away in fear
Headed up a jail and he sang damn
He went to jail and gave information to the authorities
Who can I trust when I chose not to bust
I cannot trust anyone when I choose to use violence
Stupid bitch it ain't love it's all lust
I am using someone for my own physical pleasure, not because I love them
You must be crazy thinking you could faze me
You are insane if you believe you can intimidate me
Get your memory load it up erase me
Forget about me, erase me from your mind
I'm the king in the middle of your thought world
I am powerful and influential in your mind and your community
You're a phem in this universe of rote world
You are insignificant and unimportant in this world of routine and repetition
Looking for a freebee believe me
I am seeking a handout or something for free, trust me
Rapping wit your eyes closed... you can't see me
You are not aware of my true intentions or actions
I leave it to the man to protect me
I rely on others to protect me from danger
See the flames from the sun never sweat me
I am not afraid of the hot and dangerous sun
Controlling the scene (scene)
I am dominating the environment around me
Controlling the streets (street)
I am in charge of the neighborhood or city
Read fools like a book it's just a g and me
I can easily understand and predict people's behavior, me and my partner
1-3 on my arms cause bodily harm
I have tattoos of numbers 1-3 which symbolize violence and danger
Shut your doors and your windows and ring the alarm
Lock yourself inside and alert others of danger
I'm the loose (loose)
I am the wild and unpredictable one
Frowning you hear the dogs growling
I am intimidating and make the dogs around me angry
It's foggy outside your whole house is surrounded
My presence creates a sense of danger and unease around your home
Westside of S-D and I bang with this
I am from the Westside of San Diego and I am involved in gang activity
And you sucker mother fuckers can't hang with this
You are weak and unable to keep up with me
I aim my shit and blast
I purposefully use my weapon and fire
Do it faster than fast
I act quickly and without hesitation
I want my money and cash
I want payment for my illegal activities
I'm smoking chronic with hash
I am consuming drugs, marijuana and hashish
All in your ass with some new shit
I am bringing something new and dangerous to your community
You roll around with fake fools who won't do shit
You associate with false or weak people who are not willing to take action
You silly faggot this is criminal activities
You are foolish to be involved in illegal actions
And not a single petty minded motherfucker in this bitch is getting rid of me
No one who is small-minded or unimportant can get rid of me
Go ahead and get at me
You can try to confront me
Shadow O.G. The Mistah ain't nobody else like me
I am unique and powerful compared to anyone else
You haters listen
Those who dislike me should pay attention
Ruthless
I am without mercy or pity
Abusing leaving you fools toothless
I am causing harm and injury to those who oppose me
Got webos to blow hips up
I have the courage or bravery to make a move
No need to shoot this
I don't need to use a gun
Face to face toe-to-toe is all I know
I am used to direct confrontation
ain't even in the back of an ally putting on a show
I am not hiding or pretending to be someone else
Gonna take the hit on the blunt
I am willing to suffer consequences for my actions
Gonna make a hit on you punks
I am going to attack and harm those who oppose me
It's Sancho, Lil one and Shadow we not giving a fuck, (what)
Me, Lil One, and Shadow are not concerned with anyone else or their opinions
Criminal minded, criminal's blinded by the fact that we dying
Our involvement in illegal activities is causing us to suffer or die
To the top of the game we popping these days
We are at the height of our success in this criminal world
Showing everyone we got a lock in this game
We are demonstrating our dominance and control in this world
Chicanos refunding cuetes and filerors
Mexican Americans are returning to their traditional weapons, firearms and knives
Fucking around with these two Pandeiros
Dealing with these two powerful individuals
No me llames why me listo primero
Don't call me unless it is important or urgent
No te burles por qué hablo en serio
Don't make fun of me, I am serious
Calmado, hijo de la chingada no mas mi la maman
Calm down, you son of a bitch, I am in control
Puta los tenies con mis palabras
I am able to control or manipulate others with my words
Habla con mis manos que te discalabran (trucha)
My actions, not just my words, will harm you (watch out)
Q'Vole soy Sancho hijos de la chingada
What's up, I'm Sancho, you motherfuckers
Mr. Sancho para ti putos
I am Mr. Sancho, you bitches
Eschucha muy bien o ti discalabro la mente puto
Listen carefully or I will harm you mentally, bitch
(Hook)
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