Discover the story of the song > R U Still Down Remember Me – 2Pac

The protagonist is reflecting on his life and how he was raised to be tough. He became successful in the music industry, but feels like nobody knew him before he became famous. He talks about how he was always there for his friends, but they weren't there for him when he needed them. He also mentions how the world now sees him as a dangerous person, even though all he ever wanted was to help the youth. He questions if his fans will still support him when he's gone. The chorus repeats the question "are you still down?" which refers to whether his fans are still loyal to him. In the second verse, he talks about the struggles of being a thug and how he can't find his purpose anymore. He feels like there's no future for him and that his life is a living hell. He mentions how people used to love him, but now they hate him and want him in jail. He talks about his difficult upbringing and how he's hustling to make money. He wishes his friends could see how successful he is now. The song ends with him expressing his anger towards his enemies and critics, and stating that he will continue to rise above their negativity. The outro includes a message to his haters and a celebration of his success.