Temptations
Tu-Pac Shakur Lyrics

Yo Mo Bee main, drop that shit
Asking the producer to start playing the music

You know what time, boo yow
Acknowledging that it is the right moment

I know it's time for you
Confirming that the listener is aware of the timing

So grab one by the hand you know what I'm saying
Encouraging the listener to participate

And uh, throw up that finger, ay yo yo yo throw y'all fingers up
Asking the listeners to show their loyalty

Thug style baby, thug style y' know?
Expressing pride in being part of the thug culture

Tell me baby are you lonely? Don't wanna rush ya
Asking the listener if they need company without pressuring them

I can help ya if ya only, let me touch ya
Offering to assist the listener physically

If I'm wrong love tell me, 'cause I get caught up
Requesting honest feedback because he tends to make mistakes

And the life I live is hell see, I never thought I'd see
Acknowledging that his lifestyle can be difficult and unexpected

The day when I would calm down, you ain't heard
Clarifying that he's not known for being calm

I've been known to clown and get around, that's my word
Confirming that he is known for being goofy and promiscuous

See you're walkin' and you're lookin' good, yes indeed
Complimenting the listener's appearance

Got a body like a sex fiend, you're killing me
Expressing admiration for the listener's physique

Watcha attitude to match right, don't be phony
Asking the listener to be genuine in their behavior

'Cause I hate it when you act like, you don't know me
Expressing dislike for being ignored or unrecognized

I've be stressin' in the spotlight, I want the fame
Admitting to wanting attention and recognition

But the industry's a lot like, a crap game
Comparing the entertainment industry to a risky game of chance

Ain't no time for commitment, I gotta go
Stating that he does not have the time to be committed to one person

Can't be wit you every minute miss, another show
Explaining that he has other work commitments

And even though I'm known for my one night stand
Acknowledging that he has a reputation for casual sex

I wanna be an honest man, but temptations go
Expressing a desire to be faithful despite experiencing temptation

Throw up the finger
Encouraging listeners to show their loyalty

And all my homies go
Addressing his friends and followers

I know you've been searchin' for someone
Acknowledging the listener's desire for companionship

To make you happy and get the job done
Suggesting that he can fulfill the listener's needs

You say you need it, a man with money
Pointing out that the listener desires financial stability

But I can't be there and will you still care
Admitting that he may not always be around and questioning the listener's loyalty

Will I cheat or will I be committed? Heaven knows
Questioning his own ability to stay faithful

Gettin' weak and I wanna hit it, so here I go
Admitting to being tempted to cheat

In my ride and I'm all in, gettin' high
Indicating that he is about to engage in risky behavior

I can hear the people callin', I'm passin' by
Acknowledging the attention he receives from others

Everybody knows I'm ballin', and to God
Admitting to being wealthy and successful

Gotta keep myself from fallin', but it's hard
Expressing difficulty in staying faithful

All the cuties know I'm under pressure, what do I do
Noting that he's sought after by attractive individuals and questioning how to resist temptation

Gettin' shaky when she pull the dress up and says it's cool
Expressing difficulty in resisting temptation when an attractive person is willing

Should I stroke or should I wait a while, you decide
Indicating that he's unsure what to do and deferring to the listener's decision

If you tell me that you don't want it, that's a lie
Insinuating that the listener secretly desires him

Move close and let me whisper, some dirty words
Suggesting they engage in sexual talk

In your ears as I kiss ya, on every curve
Suggesting that he will touch and kiss the listener all over their body

Slow down baby, don't rush, I like it slow
Suggesting that they have sex at a slow pace

Can't hold it any longer, so let it go
Indicating that he is aroused and can no longer resist temptation

Open the gates, do you wanna fall up in heaven
Suggesting that entering a sexual encounter with him is like entering heaven

Don't worry, I let myself in, all I heard was
Assuming consent and proceeding with the encounter

A lot of people think it's easy, to settle down
Acknowledging that he faces societal pressure to be in a committed relationship

Got a woman that'll please me, in every town
Admitting to having sexual partners in multiple locations

I don't wanna but I gotta do it, the temptation
Acknowledging that temptation is difficult to resist

Got me ready to release the fluid, sensation
Indicating that he is sexually aroused

Sit down and conversate like you know me, take my hand
Suggesting that the listener get to know him better and offering physical touch

'Cause even thugs get lonely, understand
Asserting that his tough exterior doesn't mean he's immune to loneliness

Even the hardest of my homies need attention
Implying that his friends also crave attention and intimacy

Catch you blowin' up the telephone, reminiscing
Suggesting that he thinks about the listener even when not physically present

I wanna take you to the movies and the park
Proposal for a romantic date

Let's find a spot for you to do me, in the dark
Suggesting they have sex in a private, hidden location

Now that it's passion, hold me tight
Asking for physical intimacy after engaging in sexual activity

Don't need lights, I can see you by the moonlight
Suggesting they have sex without turning on the lights

I know your man ain't lovin' you right
Acknowledging that the listener's current partner doesn't fulfill their needs

You're lonely and depressed you need a thug in your life
Suggesting that he can provide physical and emotional satisfaction

Enough talkin', you want me to leave, I'll get to walkin'
Acknowledging that the listener may want him to leave

See you later, 'cause baby I'm a player and all I heard was
Confirming that he's not looking for a committed relationship and still assuming consent

Yo this how we gonna do this in the nine-trey y' know?
Setting the tone for the song as representative of the time period and culture

They gonna peep this, this how we run game on you
Indicating that this song is meant to exemplify his seduction skills

Check it out everybody
Addressing his audience before proceeding with the song