Discover the story of the song > When Thugz Cry Original Version – 2Pac

The lyrics of "When Thugz Cry" by 2Pac talk about the hardships and violence that the protagonist experiences in his life. He grew up in a dangerous neighborhood, where he saw and did bad things to survive. He has seen his cousin get shot and his friend's sister get hurt. The protagonist feels like he has to always have a gun with him for protection. He also talks about the pain and loss he has experienced, and how he has become numb to it all. The lyrics show that being a thug is not something to aspire to, as it brings only pain and destruction.