# All Eyez On Me

2Pac
Track 24 on All Eyez On Me

Featuring

Big Syke

Producer

Johnny J
The title track off of 2Pac’s album All Eyez on Me samples Linda Clifford’s “Never Gonna Stop” (also used for Nas' “Street Dreams,” which was released a few months later in… Read More
Feb. 13, 1996
1 viewer
1.2M views

- Português

## All Eyez On Me Lyrics

[Intro: 2Pac]
Big Syke, 'Nook, Hank, Bogart, Big Sur (yeah)
Y'all know how this shit go (you know)
All eyes on me
Motherfuckin' OG
Roll up in the club and shit, is that right?
All eyes on me
All eyes on me
But you know what?
[Verse 1: 2Pac]
I bet you got it twisted, you don't know who to trust
So many player-hatin' niggas tryna sound like us
Say they ready for the funk, but I don't think they knowin'
Straight to the depths of Hell is where those cowards goin'
Well, are you still down? Nigga, holla when you see me
And let these devils be sorry for the day they finally freed me
I got a caravan of niggas every time we ride
Hittin' motherfuckers up when we pass by
Until I die, live the life of a boss player 'cause even when I'm high
Fuck with me and get crossed later, the futures in my eyes
'cause all I want is cash and things
A five-double-0 Benz, flauntin' flashy rings, uhh
Bitches pursue me like a dream
Been known to disappear before your eyes just like a dope fiend
It seems, my main thing was to be major paid
The game sharper than a motherfuckin' razor blade
Say money bring bitches and bitches bring lies
One nigga's gettin' jealous and motherfuckers died
Depend on me like the first and fifteenth
They might hold me for a second, but these punks won't get me
We got foe niggas and low riders in ski masks
Screamin', "Thug Life!" every time they pass, all eyes on me
[Chorus: 2Pac]
Live the life of a thug nigga until the day I die
Live the life of a boss player (All eyes on me) 'cause even gettin' high
All eyes on me
Live the life of a thug nigga until the day I die
Live the life of a boss player 'cause even gettin' high
[Interlude: Big Syke]
Hey, to my nigga Pac
[Verse 2: Big Syke]
So much trouble in the world, nigga
Can't nobody feel your pain
The world's changin' every day, time's movin' fast
My girl said I need a raise, how long will she last?
I'm caught between my woman and my pistol and my chips
Triple beam, got some smokers on, whistle as I dip
I'm lost in the land with no plan, livin' life flawless
Crime boss, contraband, let me toss this
Mediocres got a lot of nerve, let my bucket swerve
I'm takin' off from the curb
The nervousness neglect make me pack a TEC
Devoted to servin' this Moët and pay checks
Like Akai satellite, nigga, I'm forever ballin'
It ain't right: parasites, triggers, and fleas crawlin'
Sucker, duck and get busted, no emotion
My devotion is handlin' my business, nigga, keep on coastin'
Where you goin', I been there, came back as lonely, homie
Steady flowin' against the grain, niggas still don't know me
It's about the money in this rap shit, this crap shit
It ain't funny, niggas don't even know how to act, shit
What can I do? What can I say? Is there another way?
Blunts and gin all day, 24 parlay
My little homie G, can't you see I'm buster-free?
Niggas can't stand me; all eyes on me
[Chorus: 2Pac]
Live the life of a thug nigga until the day I die
Live the life of a boss player 'cause even gettin' high
All eyes on me
All eyes on me
Live the life of a thug nigga until the day I die
Live the life of a boss player 'cause even gettin' high
All eyes on me
[Verse 3: 2Pac]
The feds is watchin', niggas plottin' to get me
Will I survive? Will I die? Come on, let's picture the possibility
Givin' me charges, lawyers makin' a grip
I told the judge I was raised wrong and that's why I blaze shit
Was hyper as a kid, cold as a teenager
On my mobile, callin' big shots on the scene major
Packin' hundreds in my drawers, fuck the law
Bitches, I fuck with a passion, I'm livin' rough and raw
Catchin' cases at a fast rate, ballin' in the fast lane
Hustle 'til the mornin', never stopped until the cash came
Live my life as a thug nigga until the day I die
Live my life as a boss player, 'cause even gettin' high
These niggas got me tossin' shit
I put the top down, now it's time to floss my shit
Keep your head up, nigga, make these motherfuckers suffer
Up in the Benz, burnin' rubber
The money is mandatory, the hoes is for the stress
This criminal lifestyle, equipped with the bulletproof vest
Make sure your eyes is on the meal ticket
Get your money, motherfucker, let's get rich and we'll kick it
All eyes on me
[Chorus: 2Pac]
Live the life as a thug nigga until the day I die
Live the life as a boss player 'cause even gettin' high
All eyes on me
All eyes on me
Live the life of a thug nigga until the day I die
Live the life of a boss player 'cause even gettin' high
All eyes on me
[Outro: 2Pac]
Pay attention, my niggas! See how that shit go?
Nigga walk up in this motherfucker and it be like, "Bing!"
Cops, bitches, every-motherfuckin'-body
(Live my life as a thug nigga until the day I die)
(Live my life as a boss playa, 'cause even gettin' high)
I got bustas, hoes, and police watchin' a nigga, you know?
(I live my life as a thug nigga until the day I die)
(Livin' life as a boss playa, 'cause even gettin' high)
He he he, it's like what they think
I'm walkin' around with some ki's in my pocket or somethin'
They think I'm goin' back to jail, they really on that dope
(Live my life as a thug nigga until the day I die)
(Live my life as a boss playa)
I know y'all watchin', I know y'all got me in the scopes
(Live my life as a thug nigga until the day I die)
(Live my life as a boss playa, 'cause even gettin' high)
I know y'all know this is Thug Life, baby!
Y'all got me under surveillance, huh?
All eyes on me, but I'm knowin'

How to Format Lyrics:

- Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus
- Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines
- Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
- Use italics (<i>lyric</i>) and bold (<b>lyric</b>) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part
- If you don’t understand a lyric, use [?]

To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum

# About

Genius Annotation

The title track off of 2Pac’s album All Eyez on Me samples Linda Clifford’s “Never Gonna Stop” (also used for Nas' “Street Dreams,” which was released a few months later in July 1996). Producer Johnny J recalls connecting with 2Pac for this track:

> That was the very first track I laid when we got together at Death Row. When he just got out of jail, just got released, two days later he’s like, “‘J’, get to the studio, I’m with Death Row now.” I assumed it was a joke, somebody perpetrating Tupac. I’m like “Hell no – ‘Pac is locked up!” He’s like “J, I’m out” I walk in, 15 minutes into the session, the first beat I put in the drum machine is “All Eyez On Me.” I wasn’t going to show him the track, honestly. I was like, “This track? Nah, it’s not finished. It’s incomplete.” My wife says, “Hey, it’s a dope beat!” So I just pop it in, titles just come right off his fuckin’ head.

This classic gives us an idea of what the media was doing with Pac’s life. At this moment, all eyes in the music world were on him due to the intrigue around his release from prison, signing with the notorious Death Row Records, as well as the 2Pac/Death Row/West Coast vs. Biggie/Bad Boy/East Coast beef.

## Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did 2Pac say about "All Eyez On Me"?
Genius Answer

Kendrick on the Impact of Tupacs All Eyez on Me and California Love Video Shoot

“I was 8 yrs old when I first saw you. I couldn’t describe how I felt at that moment. So many emotions. Full of excitement. Full of joy and eagerness. 20 yrs later I understand exactly what that feeling was. INSPIRED,” Lamar wrote (via Pitchfork). “The people that you touched on that small intersection changed lives forever. I told myself I wanted to be a voice for man one day. Whoever knew I was speaking out loud for u to listen. Thank you, K.L.”

As Lamar told Rolling Stone, he was eight years old when he sat atop his father’s shoulder and witnessed Tupac and Dr. Dre film the video for “California Love” at the Compton Swap Meet. “I want to say they were in a white Bentley,” Lamar said. “These motorcycle cops trying to conduct traffic but one almost scraped the car, and Pac stood up on the passenger seat, like, ‘Yo, what the fuck!’ Yelling at the police, just like on his motherfucking songs. He gave us what we wanted.” Lamar would later shoot a scene at that same swap meet for his “King Kunta” music video, a nod to 2Pac.

Who produced “All Eyez On Me” by 2Pac?
When did 2Pac release “All Eyez On Me”?
Who wrote “All Eyez On Me” by 2Pac?
All Eyez On Me (1996)
2Pac

1. 1.
   Ambitionz Az a Ridah
2. 2.
   All About U
3. 3.
   Skandalouz
4. 4.
   Got My Mind Made Up
5. 5.
   How Do U Want It
6. 6.
   2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
7. 7.
   No More Pain
8. 8.
   Heartz of Men
9. 9.
   Life Goes On
10. 10.
    Only God Can Judge Me
11. 11.
    Tradin’ War Stories
12. 12.
    California Love (Remix)
13. 13.
    I Ain’t Mad At Cha
14. 14.
    What’z Ya Phone #
15. 15.
    Can’t C Me
16. 16.
    Shorty Wanna Be a Thug
17. 17.
    Holla At Me
18. 18.
    Wonda Why They Call U Bitch
19. 19.
    When We Ride
20. 20.
    Thug Passion
21. 21.
    Picture Me Rollin’
22. 22.
    Check Out Time
23. 23.
    Ratha Be Ya Nigga
24. 24.
    All Eyez On Me
25. 25.
    Run Tha Streetz
26. 26.
    Ain’t Hard 2 Find
27. 27.
    Heaven Ain’t Hard 2 Find
28. 28.
    California Love
29. How Do U Want It (Original Version)

Credits
Featuring
Big Syke
Producer
Johnny J
Writers
Big Syke, 2Pac, Johnny J, J.P. Pennington, Thor Baldursson & Jürgen Koppers
Publisher
Joshua’s Dream, Interscope Pearl Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Black/Hispanic Music & Careers-BMG Music Publishing
Copyright ©
Death Row Records & Interscope Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗
Death Row Records & Interscope Records
Label
Interscope Records & Death Row Records
Mixing Engineer
Dave Aron & Johnny J
Engineer
Rick Clifford
Assistant Engineer
Alvin McGill
Mastering Engineer
Brian Gardner
Recorded At
Can-Am Studios (Tarzana, CA)
Release Date
February 13, 1996
All Eyez On Me Samples
Never Gonna Stop by Linda Clifford
Songs That Sample All Eyez On Me
2Pac ft. Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It (ft. Eminem, Eazy E, Biggie, Snoop Dogg) by Tupac Thug Theory (Ft. 2Pac, Eazy-E, Eminem, Ice Cube, MC Ren, The Notorious B.I.G. & Snoop Dogg), All Eyez On Me (The Truth) by Young Dre The Truth (Ft. 2Pac & BJ the Chicago Kid), Intro (High & Hungrig 3) by Bonez MC & Gzuz, Das ist Gang by Bonez MC, Gzuz & Maxwell, Sepa - Wintersessie 2018 by 101Barz (Ft. Sepa), Frisco Shit Freestyle by Jari$, Florida Shit by Tory Lanez, Leben im Beton by King Keil, ALL EYEZ ON ME by 18 Karat, ​all eyez on me by Lil Shrimp, Na mnie 2.0 by Kage (dq), Нахуй предателей (Fuck traitors) by Валькирин (Valkirin), Grabstein by Bonez MC & Gzuz, Zermi by Lexpair, Interlude (Silence Radio) by Lexpair, Corazón Mío by DELLAFUENTE, I Think I'm Big Syke by KXNG Crooked & KXNG Crooked, Outlawz by Tantrum T.A. (Ft. Sleepy West), На колени, мортес (On your knees, mortes) by дима бамберг (dima bamberg), All Eyez on Me by JuL (Ft. DJ Kayz), All Eyez On Me by Crooked I, My Life by T.I. (Ft. Daz Dillinger), Street Dreams by Joe & All Eyes On You by Meek Mill (Ft. Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj)
Songs That Interpolate All Eyez On Me
Фул клип (Full Clip) by PHARAOH, I Think I'm Big Syke by KXNG Crooked & KXNG Crooked, ​iPod Classic by Teuterekordz (Ft. Beko101, Dispo (Teuterekordz) & Lucky (Teuterekordz)), All Eyes On Me by Chief Keef, Pick Up the Pieces (Outro) by Gucci Mane, PUNCH by PR SAD, R6 & dopesmoke, Straight Ballin' by Snoop Dogg, Task Force X (Intro) by KaySpinIt, Paranoia by Yhung T.O., All Eyes On Me by Verde Babii & Armani Depaul, Caught Inda Rain 2 by Sus (Ft. Broadday, Lil Dotz, Malty 2BZ, RondoMontana, Strika & Workrate), Hazey x Fumez the Engineer - Plugged In, Pt. 1 by Fumez The Engineer & Hazey, Me by Chief Keef (Ft. Tadoe), All eyez on me by Francuz Mordo, BFF by Al-Doms, Rearview by Freddie Gibbs, Hands High by ALONESTAR (Ft. Ed Sheeran), Be A Gentleman by 50 Cent, Destiny by MC Ridin (Rapper), Broke Bitches by Bright Campa, All Eyez On E by Darkside E, Start This Shit Off Right (2014 Version) by Lil Wayne (Ft. Christina Milian & Mannie Fresh), El Musicólogo by Arma Blanca (Ft. Nach), Syke Interlude T2001 by 2Pac (Ft. Big Syke), Start This Shit Off Right by Lil Wayne (Ft. Ashanti & Mack Maine) & Airplanes (Freestyle) by Royce Da 5'9"
All Eyez On Me Covers
Tsu Surf | Funk Flex | #Freestyle021 by Tsu Surf & Cheshma Roo Man by Hichkas (Ft. Salome Mc)
All Eyez On Me Remixes
All Eyez On Me by Imanbek, Other Position by Dark Boy, All Eyes on Me by Dj Belite, Freestyle You 2021 by Mister You, Na mnie by Kage (dq), All Eyez On Us by Spider Loc (Ft. Big Syke), Všechny oči na mně by Hugo Toxxx, All Eyes On Me by Muslim - مسلم, All Eyez On Me (Nu-Mixx) by 2Pac (Ft. Big Syke), All Eyez On Me (Remix) by Dax & C'est la demer by Still Fresh (Ft. Sultan)
All Eyez On Me Translations
2Pac - All Eyez on Me ft. Big Syke (Tradução em Português) by Genius Brasil Traduções
View All Eyez On Me samples
Tags
Rap Hip-Hop Hardcore Rap West Coast Rap Gangsta Rap
Comments