Trapped
2Pac
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You know they got me trapped in this prison of seclusion Happiness, living on tha streets is a delusion Even a smooth criminal one day must get caught Shot up or shot down with tha bullet that he bought Nine millimeter kickin' thinking about what tha streets do to me Cause they never talk peace in tha black community All we know is violence, do tha job in silence Walk tha city streets like a rat pack of tyrants Too many brothers daily heading for tha big penn Niggas commin' out worse offthan when they went in Over tha years I done a lot of growin' up Getten drunk thrown' up Cuffed up Then I said I had enough There must be another route, way out To money and fame, I changed my name And played a different game Tired of being trapped in this vicious cycle If one more cop harassed me I just might go psycho And when I gettem I'll hittem with tha bum rush Only a lunatic would like to see his skull crushed Yo, if your smart you'll really let me go 'G' But keep me cooped up in this ghetto and catch tha uzi They got me trapped.... (Uh uh, they can't keep tha black man down) They got me trapped (Naw, they can't keep tha black man down) Trapped (Uh uh, they can't keep tha black man down) Trapped (Naw, they can't keep tha black man down) They got me trapped Can barely walk tha city streets Without a cop harassing me, searching me Then asking my identity Hands up, throw me up against tha wall Didn't do a thing at all I'm tellen you one day these suckers gotta fall Cuffed up throw me on tha concrete Coppers try to kill me But they didn't know this was tha wrong street Bang bang, down another
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Written by: DANK, PLAYA PLAYA, WIZ, RAMON RUSSELL GOODEN, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Trapped" is a song performed by global hip-hop icon 2Pac, also known as Tupac Shakur, who was lauded for his ability to discuss contemporary social issues in his lyrics.
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Album InformationIt is the third single and second track from his debut studio album entitled, "2Pacalypse Now", which was released in November 1991.
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Theme and ContentThe song discusses racial profiling, police harassment and system bias in America, reflecting real-life experience of African Americans during that period.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Trapped" features actor Bill Bellamy and rapper Ice-T. It showcases a scenario where Tupac was harassed by the police.
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Chart SuccessDespite its heavy social commentary, the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 49 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Critical Acclaim"Trapped" is often celebrated for its political and social consciousness, and is seen as an example of 2Pac's early lyrical talents.
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ControversyThe album "2Pacalypse Now", which features "Trapped", ignited significant controversy due to its explicit lyrics about violence and social issues, leading to various attempts to get it banned from stores.
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Cultural ImpactIts lyrics are still relevant today, as they stimulate conversations about police brutality, racial profiling, and social inequity.
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Familiar VoicesThe song features Shock G, also known as Humpty Hump, of the Digital Underground, who sings the chorus.
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Recognition"Trapped" motivated a slew of artists after Tupac to create music with a social or political message, establishing a legacy in the hip-hop community.
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