Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Loyal to the Game’ by 2Pac. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 2Pac or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Now I’ve got to ask, on a nigga’s ass, tell me will they blast me?
I think of an alias in case these crooked bitches ask me
Now, it’s gettin crazy after dark, these NARC’s
Be like tryin to shut me down but I’m too smart
Now picture me scared of the penitentiary
I’ve been movin these things since the days of elementary
Now tell me what you need when you see me
I’m stackin G’s, buyin all the things on TV, believe me
I got some killers on my payroll, and they know
When it’s time to handle business, nigga lay low
Although I’m young, I’m still comin up
I’m gettin paid, pullin razors on niggas when they runnin up
The first to pull a strap when there’s drama, busta you ain’t heard?
I’ve been slicin motherfuckers since I lost my mama
There ain’t a cop that can stop me
My posse is cocky, and they don’t quit until they drop me
I’m loyal to the game
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Told life you’d be back” “There you were”
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Everybody look around” “There is no hope”
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Brothers we better get hip”
My mama say I’m crazy cause I’m all about the hood
I can’t get my shit together but I’m on leather and wood
And the hood is all I know, patrol and circle the block
Off the curb and niggas swerve, serve a smoker a rock
And I’m hot like fish grease and nigga so is my Caddy
And I’m steady catchin static, move the traffic to the alley
Out in Cali niggas rally others all for the soil
Mix the work with bakin soda and get the water to boil
OH NO can’t no busters hang, I hope you feel me mayne
Cause snitches bitches and they ain’t been loyal to the game
My niggas feel my pain, when sunshine turn to rain
You know these buster motherfuckers came to f*ck the game
And it’s a shame I see the mark in they eyes
When they yellin that he tellin get to me, no surprise, nigga
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Told life you’d be back” “There you were”
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Everybody look around” “There is no hope”
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Brothers we better get hip”
“And come off this trip”
Loyalty, undeservedly, never heard of me
I, be the exception, the epitome of adaption
The superficial surroundings, bullets fiends cockhounds and
Enemies in my family extortin schemin and scammin me (pop pop)
I’m like Bruce Nolan, I’m rollin’ until the diesel hit me
I’m battered and bruised, and madder havin to choose
‘tween happiness and the blues, and who be fillin my shoes
When I done had it with crews, ecstatic to see me lose
But panic when I be smooth, I’m manic but I’m no fool
Y’all rappin I’m talkin cool, and Columbine is not new
In Compton they shoot up schools too, ridin by to see who’s who
Cock the shotty they cruise through, rock the body blood ooze through
Tell his family that dude’s blue, no comin back
From him scrappin when niggas was packin and he wasn’t packin too
So if you feel me you know when they try to kill me they slow
I seen from ’round the corner with mirrors and creeped up on ’em
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Told life you’d be back” “There you were”
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Everybody look around” “There is no hope”
“Prince of peace must hear our plea”
“Thugs throw like wine down a nigga’s throat
If this shit don’t STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP!”