Criminal
Tupac ft. Notorious B.I.G Lyrics

Hey you wanted to let you know
The singer wants to deliver an important message to the listener.

G's like me are always up to no good (No good)
People like the singer are typically involved in illegal or unethical activities.

The one and I wanted to tell you what (cause)
The singer and someone else have something important to say to the listener.

G's like me... like criminals ... back to the G's
The artist identifies as a criminal or gangster and wants to return to that lifestyle.

Come in and say fuck you
The artist adopts a confrontational attitude towards someone else.

You ain't the sick man
The singer is not intimidated by the other person.

Don't give a shit fuck a trick all in my dick
The singer does not care about or respect someone who is trying to deceive them.

You want to slang in the middle of the rang
The other person wants to start something in the midst of other people.

I want your gang to see you under a can
The artist wants the other person's gang to witness their defeat.

Motherfucker heard a bang and he ran
The other person was scared and ran away after hearing gunfire.

Headed up a jail and he sang damn
The other person got caught and gave up information to the authorities.

Who can I trust when I chose not to bust
The artist cannot trust anyone because they choose not to use violence.

Stupid bitch it ain't love it's all lust
The singer thinks the other person is foolish for thinking their relationship is based on love instead of physical desire.

You must be crazy thinking you could faze me
The singer is confident and feels untouchable.

Get your memory load it up erase me
The singer wants the other person to forget about them completely.

I'm the king in the middle of your thought world
The artist is confident in their own power and influence over the other person's thoughts.

You're a phem in this universe of rote world
The other person is insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Looking for a freebee believe me
The singer thinks the other person is trying to take advantage of them.

Rapping wit your eyes closed... you can't see me
The other person is ignorant and cannot perceive the singer's true nature.

I leave it to the man to protect me
The artist relies on a higher power for protection.

See the flames from the sun never sweat me
The artist is not afraid of the dangers of the world.

Controlling the scene (scene)
The artist dominates the situation around them.

Controlling the streets (street)
The singer has power and influence over the people in the area.

Read fools like a book it's just a g and me
The artist can easily understand and manipulate foolish people because they are a gangster.

1-3 on my arms cause bodily harm
The singer has tattoos that represent their violent tendencies.

Shut your doors and your windows and ring the alarm
The singer is a threat to innocent people and they need to protect themselves.

I'm the loose (loose)
The singer is unpredictable and uncontrollable.

Frowning you hear the dogs growling
The artist is so intimidating that even dogs are agitated in their presence.

It's foggy outside your whole house is surrounded
The artist is so powerful that they can control the environment and intimidate people even in adverse conditions.

Westside of S-D and I bang with this
The singer comes from the Westside of San Diego and is affiliated with a gang.

And you sucker mother fuckers can't hang with this
The singer is superior to anyone who opposes them and those people will ultimately fail.

I aim my shit and blast
The artist is using a gun and is ready to shoot.

Do it faster than fast
The artist is quick and efficient in their actions.

I want my money and cash
The artist is motivated by greed and wants financial gain.

I'm smoking chronic with hash
The singer is using drugs while committing illegal activities.

All in your ass with some new shit
The artist is introducing new, unexpected tactics to their opponents.

You roll around with fake fools who won't do shit
The other person associates with people who are not truly loyal or effective in dangerous situations.

You silly faggot this is criminal activities
The singer mocks the other person for not understanding the risks and seriousness of illegal activities.

And not a single petty minded motherfucker in this bitch is getting rid of me
The singer is confident that no one can overpower or eliminate them.

Go ahead and get at me
The artist is daring their opponents to try and defeat them.

Shadow O.G. The Mistah ain't nobody else like me
The artist is unique and there is no one like them.

You haters listen
The singer has critics who doubt their power and influence.

Ruthless
The singer has no mercy or compassion towards their opponents.

Abusing leaving you fools toothless
The artist is violent and will physically harm their opponents.

Got webos to blow hips up
The artist has the courage to take risks and stand up for themselves.

No need to shoot this
The artist is confident that they will be successful without using a gun.

Face to face toe-to-toe is all I know
The singer is used to direct, physical confrontation.

ain't even in the back of an ally putting on a show
The artist is not interested in posturing or being showy.

Gonna take the hit on the blunt
The singer is smoking marijuana.

Gonna make a hit on you punks
The singer is going to attack their opponents.

It's Sancho, Lil one and Shadow we not giving a fuck, (what)
The singer and their companions are not afraid to take risks and will not be intimidated or discouraged.

Criminal minded, criminal's blinded by the fact that we dying
The artist and their companions are willing to risk their lives for their criminal activities.

To the top of the game we popping these days
The artist and their companions are successful and on top of their game.

Showing everyone we got a lock in this game
The singer and their companions are very capable and successful in the criminal world.

Chicanos refunding cuetes and filerors
The singer and their companions are Mexican Americans who use guns and knives for violence.

Fucking around with these two Pandeiros
The artist and their companions are not to be trifled with.

No me llames why me listo primero
The artist does not want to be called upon to fight unless absolutely necessary.

No te burles por qué hablo en serio
The artist is serious and does not appreciate being mocked.

Calmado, hijo de la chingada no mas mi la maman
The singer is not bothered by the other person's insults.

Puta los tenies con mis palabras
The artist is intimidating their opponents with their words.

Habla con mis manos que te discalabran (trucha)
The singer is a skilled fighter who is capable of causing serious harm with their hands.

Q'Vole soy Sancho hijos de la chingada
The singer is introducing themselves and asserting their identity as Sancho.

Mr. Sancho para ti putos
The singer is addressing their opponents and identifying themselves as Mr. Sancho.

Eschucha muy bien o ti discalabro la mente puto
The artist is warning their opponents to listen carefully or suffer the consequences.

(Hook)
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the criminal and confident nature of the artists.