Street Dreams
Tupac Ft. Nas Lyrics


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Uh, what, what, uh

Street dreams are made of these
Niggas push Beemers and 300 E's
A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a key
Everybody's looking for something
Street dreams are made of these
Shorties on they knees, for niggas with big G's
Who am I to disagree?
Everybody's looking for something

My man put me up for the share, one-fourth of a square
Headed for Delaware, with one change of gear
Nothing on my mind but the dime sack we blazed
With the glaze in my eye, that we find when we crave
Dollars and cents, a fugitive with two attempts
Jakes had no trace of the face, now they drew a print
Though I'm innocent, til proven guilty
I'ma try to filthy, purchase a club and start up realty
For real G, I'ma fulfill my dream
If I conceal my scheme, then precisely I'll build my cream
The first trip without the clique
Sent the bitch with the quarter brick, this is it
Fresh face, NY plates got a Crooked I for the Jakes
I want it all, Armor All Benz and endless papes
God sake, what nigga got to do to make a half million
Without the FBI catching feelings

Street dreams are made of these
Niggas push Beemers and 300 E's
A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a key
Everybody's looking for something
Street dreams are made of these
Shorties on they knees, for niggas with big G's
Who am I to disagree?
Everybody's looking for something

From fat cat to papi, niggas see the cat
Twenty-five to flat, push a thousand feet back
Holding gats wasn't making me fat, snitches on my back
Living with moms, getting it on, flushing crack down the toilet
Two sips from bein alcoholic
Nine hundred ninety nine thou from being rich but now I'm all for it
My man saw it like Dionne Warwick
A wiser team, for a wiser dream we could all score with
The cartel Argentina coke with the nina
Up in the hotel, smoking on sessamina
Trina got the fishscale between her
The way the bitch shook her ass yo the dogs never seen her
She got me back living sweeter, fresh Caesar
Guess, David Robinson's, Walle' moccasins
Bitches blow me while hopping in the drop-top BM
Word is bond son, I had that bitch down on my shit like this

Street dreams are made of these
Niggas push Beemers and 300 E's
A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a key
Everybody's looking for something
Street dreams are made of these
Shorties on they knees, for niggas with big G's
Who am I to disagree?
Everybody's looking for something

Growing up project-struck, looking for luck dreaming
Scoping the large niggas beaming, check what I'm seeing
Cars, ghetto stars pushing ill Europeans
G'n, heard about them old timers OD'n
Young, early 80's, throwing rocks at the crazy lady
Worshipping every word them rope rocking niggas gave me
The street raised me up, giving a fuck
I thought Jordan's and a gold chain was living it up
I knew the dopes, the pushers, the addicts everybody
Cut out of class, just to smoke blunts and drink naughty
Ain't that funny? Getting put on to crack money
With all the gun play, painting the kettle black hungry
A case of beers in the staircase I wasted years
Some niggas went for theirs, flipping coke as they career
But I'm a rebel stressing, to pull out of the heat no doubt
With Jeeps tinted out, spending never holding out

Street dreams are made of these
Niggas push Beemers and 300 E's
A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a key
Everybody's looking for something
Street dreams are made of these
Shorties on they knees, for niggas with big G's
Who am I to disagree?
Everybody's looking for something

Street dreams are made of these
Niggas push Beemers and 300 E's
A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a key
Everybody's looking for something
Street dreams are made of these
Shorties on they knees, for niggas with big G's




Who am I to disagree?
Everybody's looking for something

Overall Meaning

In Tupac Ft. Nas’s song β€œStreet Dreams”, the lyrics depict the aspirations and struggles of growing up in the ghetto, where success is often measured by material possessions and drug dealing. The first verse describes the allure of selling drugs and the desire for wealth and power that comes with it, while acknowledging the risks and consequences. The second verse tells the story of the singer’s journey to success and his plan to use his newfound wealth to invest in legitimate businesses. The third verse reflects on the reality of growing up in poverty and the limited opportunities available to young people in the ghetto. All three verses convey the theme that everyone is looking for something, but achieving success often comes at a cost.


Despite the bleak subject matter, the lyrics of β€œStreet Dreams” are also filled with vivid imagery and clever wordplay, such as the reference to Dionne Warwick’s psychic abilities and the play on words with the phrase β€œpouring crack down the toilet”. Additionally, the song features strong performances from both Tupac and Nas, two of the most iconic rappers of the era, and a memorable beat that samples Eurythmics’ β€œSweet Dreams”.


Line by Line Meaning

Street dreams are made of these
The aspirations that people in the streets have.


Niggas push Beemers and 300 E's
Men owning and driving luxurious BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars.


A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a key
Drug dealers have a predestined fate that is associated with distributing narcotics.


Everybody's looking for something
All individuals are seeking something regardless of their walk of life.


Shorties on they knees, for niggas with big G's
Women are on their knees, performing oral sex for men of wealth.


Who am I to disagree?
The singer of the piece is acknowledging the reality of the situation and accepting it as the norm.


My man put me up for the share, one-fourth of a square
An acquaintance of the singer provided him with drugs to sell, which amounts to a quarter of an ounce.


Headed for Delaware, with one change of gear
The artist is traveling to Delaware with only one outfit and minimal belongings.


Nothing on my mind but the dime sack we blazed
The artist is focused on smoking the drug that he obtained from his acquaintance.


With the glaze in my eye, that we find when we crave
The artist's eyes have a glazed, intoxicated appearance.


Dollars and cents, a fugitive with two attempts
Money and survival are the primary focus of the singer's criminal lifestyle, which has entailed two close calls with the law.


Jakes had no trace of the face, now they drew a print
The police previously lacked a description of the artist's face but have now obtained a fingerprint.


Though I'm innocent, til proven guilty
The singer believes he is not guilty of any crimes, but he understands the legal process.


I'ma try to filthy, purchase a club and start up realty
The singer desires to use his criminal earnings to invest in a nightclub and real estate enterprises.


For real G, I'ma fulfill my dream
The singer is determined to follow through with his aspirations.


If I conceal my scheme, then precisely I'll build my cream
The artist intends to hide his business practices to accumulate wealth.


The first trip without the clique
The artist is embarking on a trip alone without his usual associates.


Sent the bitch with the quarter brick, this is it
The singer sent a female acquaintance with drugs, which is a significant moment for him.


Fresh face, NY plates got a Crooked I for the Jakes
The vehicle that the singer is driving has a New York license plate and a hidden compartment that is intended to conceal drugs.


I want it all, Armor All Benz and endless papes
The artist desires material wealth, which includes a luxurious Mercedes-Benz car and unlimited cash.


God sake, what nigga got to do to make a half million
The artist is questioning what actions he needs to take to earn $500,000.


Without the FBI catching feelings
The artist wants to avoid law enforcement detecting his criminal activities.


From fat cat to papi, niggas see the cat
The singer's physical appearance has gone from being overweight to ideal, which draws attention from others.


Twenty-five to flat, push a thousand feet back
The artist earns $25 per drug sale and lives in poverty but owns an impressive apartment.


Holding gats wasn't making me fat, snitches on my back
Owning firearms did not contribute to the singer's weight gain, but he is paranoid and feels as though he is being watched.


Living with moms, getting it on, flushing crack down the toilet
The singer resides with his mother and sells drugs while secretly disposing of any evidence.


Two sips from being alcoholic
The singer is dangerously closer to having an addiction to alcohol.


Nine hundred ninety nine thou from being rich but now I'm all for it
The artist previously had a chance to be wealthy, but he has accepted his life of crime.


My man saw it like Dionne Warwick
An acquaintance of the artist had a premonition about a brighter future, similar to how the singer Dionne Warwick is known for expressing psychic abilities.


A wiser team, for a wiser dream we could all score with
The singer desires to collaborate with intelligent individuals to achieve a prosperous world.


The cartel Argentina coke with the nina
The singer has connections with a cocaine cartel in Argentina and is armed with a firearm.


Up in the hotel, smoking on sessamina
The artist is in a hotel room smoking marijuana regularly.


Trina got the fishscale between her
A woman named Trina has a significant amount of cocaine in her possession.


The way the bitch shook her ass yo the dogs never seen her
Trina is an attractive woman who has caught the attention of many men and possibly police dogs who are trained to detect drugs.


She got me back living sweeter, fresh Caesar
The singer is able to live more luxuriously thanks to Trina's drug dealings.


Guess, David Robinson's, Walle' moccasins
The artist is wearing expensive shoes designed by Walle' that were worn by the basketball player David Robinson.


Bitches blow me while hopping in the drop-top BM
Women perform oral sex on the singer while he is driving in his convertible BMW.


Word is bond son, I had that bitch down on my shit like this
People should believe the singer because he is telling the truth about his sexual encounters.


Growing up project-struck, looking for luck dreaming
The singer grew up in a housing project and seeks happiness through his dreams.


Scoping the large niggas beaming, check what I'm seeing
The artist is observing wealthy men in fancy cars and is taking note of their lifestyle.


Cars, ghetto stars pushing ill Europeans
Wealthy individuals living in the slums drive expensive European cars.


G'n, heard about them old timers OD'n
The singer has heard rumors of elderly individuals overdosing on drugs.


Young, early 80's, throwing rocks at the crazy lady
In the early 1980s, the singer and his peers threw rocks at an unstable woman.


Worshipping every word them rope rocking niggas gave me
The artist idealized and revered rap artists and their lifestyles during his youth.


The street raised me up, giving a fuck
The artist was molded and influenced by the street culture and does not care about societal norms.


I thought Jordan's and a gold chain was living it up
The artist believed that owning Michael Jordan sneakers and a gold chain represented living life to the fullest.


I knew the dopes, the pushers, the addicts everybody
The singer was aware of individuals who used and sold drugs.


Cut out of class, just to smoke blunts and drink naughty
The artist and his peers skipped school to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol.


Ain't that funny? Getting put on to crack money
The singer is sarcastic about his introduction to making money through selling crack cocaine.


With all the gun play, painting the kettle black hungry
With all the violence, the singer is always one step ahead and mainly focused on money.


A case of beers in the staircase I wasted years
The singer spent many years drinking beer in the staircase, which was a waste of time.


Some niggas went for theirs, flipping coke as they career
Some people made a career out of selling cocaine and were successful.


But I'm a rebel stressing, to pull out of the heat no doubt
The artist is rebelling against the norm and is trying to get out of the dangerous and illegal lifestyle he is in.


With Jeeps tinted out, spending never holding out
The singer owns a Jeep with tinted windows and spends lavishly without saving money.




Lyrics Β© JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Annie Lennox, David Allan Stewart, Ernest E. Dixon, James Pennington, Jean Claude Olivier, Johnny Lee Jackson, Nasir Jones, Roy Hamilton, Samuel J. Barnes, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Tyruss Gerald Himes

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@2xN

These two are THE gods of rap.

@cloudsclutchcorner

Yeah, along with but not limited to (some excluded): 1.) Jay-Z, 2.) B.I.G (RIP), 3.) Prodigy (RIP), 4.) Rakim, 5.) Kool G. Rap, 6.) Sean Price(RIP), 7.) DJ Premo and others as the Godfather's of RapπŸ’―

@beda204

2pac flow is untouchable, any person can write nice shit, but it's the way you deliver it.

@baalebb7371

Yeah every body knowz

@jahanhussain2648

Nas is out flowed by pac. Nas rapping without feeling. Pac wakes you up with his verse. Nas saying some good stuff but he just sounds like his trying to make it rhyme and flow but no energy. Pac come in and shows Nas how to attract the crowd. I bet if this was life pac would make nas sound like a kid whose learning how to rhyme

@jahanhussain2648

Pac got the best voice best flow in the history of hip hop. That's why when he past so many dudes tried to sound like him. Also any remix they would put Pac verses. If nas is the greatest lyricist. PAC IS MASTER STUDENT IN THE 90S ERA AND KIND OF SURPASSED HIS TEACHERS.

@joliearanda6481

@@jahanhussain2648 not true stfu there is emotion in nas voice

@joliearanda6481

@@jahanhussain2648 nah nas haves feelin

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@ChimcharrNo1

Nas with that scientific approach, Pac comes thru with the energy, my 2 favourite rappers

@ThugGotGold

Street Dreams adds a few subtle things into the beat that makes it better than the original, but Pac's voice and lyrics fit it better.

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