Don't Get It Twisted
Thug Life & 2Pac Lyrics


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Just 'cause a nigga come in he got style
Don't think I won't flip it
Don't pull your file
But I got enough bullshit to deal with
I'm rollin' with the thugs so
You must be on drugs to the head
Get your ass break down
Broken half baby
I'm a feelin' like a motherfuckin' psychopathic
And if you got beef best leave it in the freezer
I'm no joke
Mopreme straight lo
And you could get smoked
You hook the shit you get stroked
And all of that
And later be back for your motherfuckin' dope sack
Kid it ain't the type of day to play doughnut
Don't get your ass sewn up
Why you leakin' on my blown out
Hey, you're mixed up like a bowl of nuts
You fuck around and got it twisted up
Boy, don't get it twisted

(Don't get it twisted!)

It's the Macadoshis coming from the dark side
The park side where the O.G.s do ride
Ain't nothing but killers in the park
As many niggas lost they's heart
When my gat sparks
I'll bust a cap in that ass
Don't get it twisted
When I'm on a mission, niggas come with Mishy
You busters gettin' disciplined
And you're comin' up short on your life
When I smoke you with this mac-10
When it's on it's on
Fuck it
I'm makin' niggas kick the bucket when I check em' by inducis
Ain't no think to let my shit spin
You on my shit list hope you got a death wish
I tried to warn you but you missed me
You should have listened motherfucker when I said:
Don't get it twisted!

(Don't get it twisted!)

Niggas got problems about gettin' shit twisted
They need to stay the fuck out of grown folks business
Kids get a kick out of bumpin' their big clips
But don't front no shit that brought no shit that peace started
'Cause I'm a cold hearted rider straight dunkin'
Never through with my streets
Never hurt nobody but my heat
East side brothers don't hear me though
They'd rather get shit twisted and gather like hoes
Bitch make ass niggas when I caught 'em
Couldn't bust a drape if they wanted
They're soft like Charmin
But I don't sweat varmits
I suffer with my black group
Just a one-day murderer
On the motherfuckin' Rudy Poop
I snapped his soul, son
Ain't no damn thing funny when I spray your ass with my tongue
And your mommy can't save you now
'Cause you got the job twisted up
For fuckin' with a killer





(Don't get it twisted!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thug Life's "Don't Get It Twisted" are a warning to those who underestimate the intimidating and violent nature of the artist and his gang. Though they may have personal style and charm, the singer warns that they will not hesitate to use their strength and weaponry if someone crosses them. He describes himself as feeling "like a motherfuckin' psychopathic," indicating that he is not to be messed with. The song references violence and criminal acts, such as "busting a cap," and warns those who come at them with "beef" to leave it alone, or else they risk getting "smoked."


The line "I'm no joke" references the seriousness of the singer's threats, while "you could get smoked" means that the person could be shot or killed. The use of a mac-10 is mentioned throughout the song as a symbol of the gang's willingness to use violence. The song also references the singer's past experiences of violence, as well as those of others in his community. The emphasis on the theme of not getting it twisted is crucial: the singer seeks to make it clear that he will not tolerate anyone who believes he is not to be feared.


Line by Line Meaning

Just 'cause a nigga come in he got style
Don't assume someone is harmless just based on their appearance.


Don't think I won't flip it
Don't underestimate my ability to react violently if necessary.


Don't pull your file
Don't try to dig up dirt on me, it won't end well.


But I got enough bullshit to deal with
I already have plenty of problems to handle, don't add to them.


I'm rollin' with the thugs so
I associate with dangerous people, so be careful.


You must be on drugs to the head
You're crazy if you think you can mess with me.


Get your ass break down
I'll beat you down if you don't back off.


Broken half baby
You'll be left thoroughly defeated.


I'm a feelin' like a motherfuckin' psychopathic
I'm in a dangerous, unpredictable state of mind.


And if you got beef best leave it in the freezer
If you have a problem with me, keep it to yourself for now.


I'm no joke
I'm not someone to mess around with.


Mopreme straight lo
I'm associated with serious, hardcore people.


And you could get smoked
You could get killed if you get in my way.


You hook the shit you get stroked
If you start trouble, you'll regret it.


And all of that
This is just the beginning of the consequences you'll face.


And later be back for your motherfuckin' dope sack
I'll take your drugs and possibly come back for more.


Kid it ain't the type of day to play doughnut
Don't play games with me today.


Don't get your ass sewn up
Don't get hurt or killed by me.


Why you leakin' on my blown out
Why are you bleeding on my turf?


Hey, you're mixed up like a bowl of nuts
You're confused and making bad decisions.


You fuck around and got it twisted up
You messed with the wrong person and got yourself in trouble.


Boy, don't get it twisted
Don't misunderstand the kind of danger you're in.


(Don't get it twisted!)


It's the Macadoshis coming from the dark side
We are a dangerous group of people from a rough area.


The park side where the O.G.s do ride
We come from the part of the neighborhood that is controlled by original gangsters.


Ain't nothing but killers in the park
It's a dangerous place here - everyone is ready to cause harm.


As many niggas lost they's heart
Many people have been killed or had their courage broken in this neighborhood.


When my gat sparks
When I pull out my gun and start shooting,


I'll bust a cap in that ass
I'll shoot you in your behind.


When I'm on a mission, niggas come with Mishy
When I'm going to do something dangerous, other dangerous people come with me.


You busters gettin' disciplined
Anyone who interferes with our objectives will face serious consequences.


And you're comin' up short on your life
If you mess with me, you're decreasing your own lifespan.


When I smoke you with this mac-10
When I shoot you with my gun,


When it's on it's on
Once things turn violent, they won't stop until someone is seriously hurt or killed.


Fuck it
I don't care about anything or anyone else.


I'm makin' niggas kick the bucket when I check em' by inducis
I cause people to die when I confront them.


Ain't no think to let my shit spin
I won't hesitate to start shooting.


You on my shit list hope you got a death wish
If you're on my bad side, I hope you are ready to die.


I tried to warn you but you missed me
I tried to tell you to stay away from me, but you ignored my warning.


You should have listened motherfucker when I said:
You're about to face the consequences of not listening when I warned you earlier.


Niggas got problems about gettin' shit twisted
Some people have a tendency to misunderstand situations and get themselves into trouble.


They need to stay the fuck out of grown folks business
They should mind their own business and not interfere in dangerous situations.


Kids get a kick out of bumpin' their big clips
Some young people enjoy carrying and showing off their guns.


But don't front no shit that brought no shit that peace started
Don't do anything that could lead to violence or cause peace to be broken.


'Cause I'm a cold hearted rider straight dunkin'
I'm a ruthless and aggressive person who doesn't hesitate to cause harm.


Never through with my streets
I am dedicated to the dangerous lifestyle of the streets.


Never hurt nobody but my heat
I've never caused harm to anyone, but that's because I have a gun to do it for me.


East side brothers don't hear me though
People from my neighborhood don't understand how dangerous I can be.


They'd rather get shit twisted and gather like hoes
They'd rather forget the danger and enjoy themselves like foolish people.


Bitch make ass niggas when I caught 'em
I dominate and humiliate people who try to act tough but aren't really violent.


Couldn't bust a drape if they wanted
They're not good with weapons and couldn't aim properly even if they tried.


They're soft like Charmin
They're weak and vulnerable like soft toilet paper.


But I don't sweat varmits
I'm not afraid of small or weak people.


I suffer with my black group
I am willing to face danger and violence to stay loyal with my fellow black people.


Just a one-day murderer
I only kill people when it's necessary for my survival or objectives.


On the motherfuckin' Rudy Poop
In unpredictable and extremely dangerous situations.


I snapped his soul, son
I took someone's life in a violent and possibly gruesome manner.


Ain't no damn thing funny when I spray your ass with my tongue
It's not a joke, things are serious when I start shooting you with my gun.


And your mommy can't save you now
You're beyond help or saving, even your loved ones can't protect you from my wrath.


'Cause you got the job twisted up
You got yourself into a situation you can't handle, and you will face the consequences.


For fuckin' with a killer
You chose to mess with someone who is capable of causing harm and death, and you will pay the price.


(Don't get it twisted!)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES D. GASS, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR

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@topjefe5521

love this album ppl thought 2pac was out his mind when he made this group haha jokes on them!!!

@alexfialk

One of the best albums on the planet!!! Pac for life!!!!!!

@emiliothechicano3231

2pac broke this group apart because there was a buch of snakes in it he hadn't realized it until he got shot. Listen to the Vibe interview he made. He talks about how he killed Thug Life and gave birth to The Outlaws. This is why I don't like this song or any song in this album that doesn't have 2pac in it. I like to listen to real people rapping not studio gangsters..

@topjefe5521

@@emiliothechicano3231 yeah u right but he was mostly talking bout big scretch the other 2 was locked up big syke was the only one good at the time so I think he was like fuck it I'm done with this thug shit I know if he lived they would've made up pac is my dog but y'all Kno his attitude nd he was young asf. Just my opinion

@BBD415

Lowkey he didnt even make the groups. The label wanted to make a group out of them

@GoGetYourShinebox

It’s said Tupac was sick of Mopreme by 1996 because he was drinking too much and acting a fool. Pac even allowed Suge’s Piru goons to beat Mopreme up, strip him and throw him out the building.

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@JoseDMendez

so raw and full of anger and emotion and lyrics. real hip hop. 

@RicoGabriel27

Jose Mendez it's rap

@Sly_Bacon

my exact thaughts

@nellatl

@@RicoGabriel27 it's hip hop and rap.

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