Don't Get It Twisted
Thug Life Feat. 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

In "Don't Get It Twisted," Thug Life (which includes the late rapper, Tupac Shakur) warns others to avoid getting on their bad side. The first verse is rapped by Mopreme Shakur, Tupac's brother. He starts the verse by reminding everyone that just because someone appears stylish or cool, it doesn't mean they won't react with violence if provoked. Mopreme warns anyone not to underestimate him and reveals that he is associated with dangerous criminals. He ends the verse by stating that he is feeling crazy and doesn't want any trouble.


The following verse is rapped by Tupac and begins with him shouting out his crew, the Macadoshis, and their reputation for being tough. Tupac warns others not to make the mistake of crossing them, and says that he has no problem using his firearm to protect their interests. He ends the verse by cautioning his opponents that they should have listened to his advice, and not gotten "it twisted."


The final verse is rap by Big Syke, a collaborator with Tupac Shakur. Syke explains that people should not get involved with matters that don't concern them, and that he is tired of immature people who like to act tough. He warns his opponents that they will not be successful in taking him down, and says he is not afraid to use his weapon to take care of business. He ends the verse by repeating the phrase "don't get it twisted," warning people not to mess with him and his crew.


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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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