Unchained
Tupac & James Brown Lyrics
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Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
Y'all, y'all remember me
Sold me out, taking change
Told me your name, we had, all the lanes
Last chance fancy pants, oh very well
Gotta get ready, want a big payback
The payback!
Hey, hey
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
At the way you'll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
At the way you'll die
Only wish to breed
I explode into a million seeds
Y'all remember me
Legendary live eternally
Bury me in pieces 'cause they fear reincarnation
Niggas screaming peace 'cause they fear when my squad face 'em
Take them to places, stake they face then erase 'em and brake 'em
Murder motherfucker's at a rate and then quicken the pace
Blast me but never ask me to live a lie
Am I wrong 'cause I wanna get it on till I die
Now even if you blind you still see my prophecy
My destiny to overthrow those on top of me
Bitch made niggas and that bullshit you go through
Outlawz busting busting, we untouchable
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
At the way you'll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back
Expect me nigga, I'm comin, hahaha
The lyrics to Tupac and James Brown's "Unchained" reveal a profound sense of defiance and rebellion against the oppression and corruption within the music industry and society. Tupac's opening lines express his determination to pursue his passions and desires without apologies or hesitation, even if it means risking his life. He refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations and instead chooses to live his life on his own terms. The chorus is a repeated declaration of this attitude towards life, emphasizing that he will continue to "get it on" until his death.
The verse then switches to a more specific critique of the music industry and its injustices. Tupac accuses those in power of selling out and exploiting artists, taking credit for their work, and limiting their creative freedom. He expresses his frustration with the system, but also his determination to fight against it and seek justice. The lines about "last chance fancy pants" and "the payback" suggest that he is willing to take action and seek retribution against those who have wronged him.
The final verse takes a more philosophical turn, with Tupac reflecting on his own mortality and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. He proclaims that he will "explode into a million seeds," meaning that he will plant the seeds of rebellion and revolution that will continue to grow long after his death. He recognizes that his enemies fear his power and influence, but he is confident that his message will continue to resonate with future generations. He compares himself to Jesus, suggesting that he is a messianic figure sent to deliver a message of hope and liberation to those who are oppressed.
Overall, "Unchained" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that reflects Tupac's unyielding spirit and his commitment to fighting against injustice. It is a tribute to his legacy as a rebel and a visionary, and a reminder of the enduring power of his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
I want to live my life to the fullest and enjoy every moment until the very end
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
I want to keep going and keep striving until my very last breath
Y'all, y'all remember me
I want to be remembered for who I am and what I stood for
Sold me out, taking change
You betrayed me and took what you wanted without any thought for me
Told me your name, we had, all the lanes
You introduced yourself and made it seem like we were on the same page
Held me down
You kept me in a vulnerable position and took advantage of me
Last chance fancy pants, oh very well
This is your final opportunity to get your act together
Gotta get ready, want a big payback
I'm preparing to take revenge and make you pay for what you've done
The payback!
I'm going to make you suffer the consequences of your actions
Only wish to breed
All I want is to leave a lasting legacy through my children and their children
I explode into a million seeds
I have the potential to create a vast lineage that will carry on my name and spirit
Legendary live eternally
I strive to be remembered as a hero and legend even after my physical death
Bury me in pieces 'cause they fear reincarnation
People are afraid of my potential to come back even stronger in another life
Niggas screaming peace 'cause they fear when my squad face 'em
My enemies pretend to want peace because they're intimidated by the strength of my squad
Take them to places, stake they face then erase 'em and brake 'em
We will take our enemies to dark places and make them suffer before destroying them completely
Murder motherfucker's at a rate and then quicken the pace
We will eliminate our enemies quickly and efficiently, without any hesitation
Blast me but never ask me to live a lie
Even if you kill me, I will never compromise my values or beliefs
Now even if you blind you still see my prophecy
My message and legacy are so strong that even those who are blind can sense and feel their impact
My destiny to overthrow those on top of me
I am destined to challenge and defeat those in power who seek to oppress me and my people
Bitch made niggas and that bullshit you go through
I refuse to bow down to weak and cowardly people and their meaningless drama
Outlawz busting busting, we untouchable
My crew and I are unstoppable and untouchable, no matter what obstacles come our way
Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back
I will return and make my mark on history, just as Jesus is expected to return to Earth
Expect me nigga, I'm comin, hahaha
I am a force to be reckoned with and I will not rest until my goals are achieved
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN, TUPAC SHAKUR, JOHN STARKS, FRED WESLEY
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Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
Y’all, y’all remember me
Sold me out, taking change
Told me your name, we had, all the lanes
Held me down
Last chance fancy pants, oh very well
Gotta get ready, want a big payback
The payback!
Hey, hey
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
At the way you’ll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
At the way you’ll die
Only wish to breed
I explode into a million seeds
Y'all remember me
Legendary live eternally
Bury me in pieces 'cause they fear reincarnation
Niggas screaming peace 'cause they fear when my squad face 'em
Take them to places, stake they face then erase 'em and brake 'em
Murder motherfucker's at a rate and then quicken the pace
Blast me but never ask me to live a lie
Am I wrong 'cause I wanna get it on till I die
Now even if you blind you still see my prophecy
My destiny to overthrow those on top of me
Bitch made niggas and that bullshit you go through
Outlawz busting busting, we untouchable
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
At the way you’ll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back
Expect me nigga, I’m comin, hahaha
David Villani
This scene in django unchained is legendary
r0adrunn3r
you are so right
thearmoredtitan
Facts
Malthaelean
Its always been a great movie
Newman C
It's beyond legendary it's iconic 😝
Rhazien
django unchained is legendary
Ball is LIfe
I WAS FUCKING SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR WHEN I HEARD THIS SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DJANGO UNCHAINED SO FUCKING AMAZING!!!!!!!
santos allan
Amazing!!!
marc
FUCK YEAH
Żven (Ħafna Żbalji)
I can't believe this song actually was in a Western Movie. and still managed to fit perfectly.