Tupac Shakur, known by his stage name, 2Pac, was one of the most powerful voices in hip-hop. He released hits like California Love and Dear Mama, known for his strong lyrics and emotional delivery.

2Pac sold millions of records worldwide and inspired a whole generation of artists. His music often spoke about real-life struggles, making him a lasting figure in rap and pop culture.

About the Song

Do for Love by 2Pac featuring Eric Williams is a smooth and emotional track about love and heartbreak. It shows a softer side of 2Pac as he talks about what people go through for love.

With a smooth beat and a clear message, this track blends rap and R&B, appealing to fans who love a mix of music and emotion.

Do for Love Lyrics

Intro: 2Pac

Turn it up loud
Hahaha, ahahaha, hey, man
You a little sucker for love, Pac!
Word up, hahahahaha (A sucker for love)

Verse 1: 2Pac

I should’ve seen you was trouble right from the start, taught me so many lessons
How not to mess with broken hearts, so many questions
When this began, we was the perfect match, perhaps
We had some problems, but we workin’ at it, and now
The arguments are gettin’ loud, I wanna stay
But I can’t help from walkin’ out, just throw it away
Just take my hand and understand if you could see
I never planned to be your man, it just wasn’t me
But now I’m searchin’ for commitment, in other arms
I wanna shelter you from harm, don’t be alarmed
Your attitude was the cause, you got me stressin’
Soon as I opened up the door with your jealous questions
Like, where can I be? You’re killin’ me with your jealousy
Now my ambition’s to be free
I can’t breathe, ’cause soon as I leave, it’s like a trap
I hear you callin’ me to come back, I’m a sucker for love

Chorus: Eric Williams & 2Pac

What you won’t do, do for love? (That’s right, sucker for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (Sucker for love)
What you won’t do, do for love?
You tried everything, but you don’t give up

Verse 2: 2Pac

Just when I thought I broke away and I’m feelin’ happy, you tried to trap me
Said you’re pregnant and guess who the daddy? Don’t wanna fall for it
But in this case what could I do? So now I’m back
To makin’ promises to you, tryna keep it true
What if I’m wrong? A trick to keep me holdin’ on
Tryna be strong and in the process, keep it goin’
I’m ’bout to lose my composure, I’m gettin’ close
To packin’ up and leavin’ notes, and gettin’ ghost
Tell me who knows a peaceful place where I can go
To clear my head, I’m feelin’ low, losin’ control
My heart is sayin’, “Leave!” Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we conspire to conceive, and now
You gettin’ calls at the house, guess you cheatin’
That’s all I need to hear, ’cause I’m leavin’, I’m out the door
Never no more you will see me, this is the end
‘Cause now I know you’ve been cheatin’, I’m a sucker for love

Chorus: Eric Williams & 2Pac

What you won’t do, do for love? (Sucker for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (Don’t, sucker for love)
What you won’t do, do for love? (Oh, yeah, sucker for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (Oh, baby)

Verse 3: 2Pac

Now he left you with scars, tears on your pillow and you still stay
As you sit and pray, hopin’ the beatings’ll go away
It wasn’t always a hit-and-run relationship
It used to be love, happiness and companionship
Remember when I treated you good
I moved you up to the hills, out the ills of the ghetto hood
Me and you, a happy home, when it was on
I had a love to call my own
I should’ve seen you was trouble but I was lost, trapped in your eyes
Preoccupied with gettin’ tossed, no need to lie
You had a man and I knew it, you told me
Don’t worry ’bout it, we can do it now, I’m under pressure
Make a decision ’cause I’m waitin’, when I’m alone
I’m on the phone havin’ secret conversations, huh
I wanna take your misery
Replace it with happiness but I need your faith in me, I’m a sucker for love

Chorus: Eric Williams & 2Pac

What you won’t do, do for love? (What you won’t do for love, sucker for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (That ain’t right, I’m a sucker for love)
What you won’t do, do for love?
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (No)

Outro: Eric Williams & 2Pac

What you won’t do, do for love? (Sucker for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (Sucker for love)
What you won’t do, do for love? (Sucker for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up (Sucker for love)
What you won’t do? (Do for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up
What you won’t do? (Do for love)
You tried everything, but you don’t give up
Do for love, yeah, baby, yeah
Do for love

Similar Songs Like Do for Love 

If you enjoy Do for Love, these songs offer sincere emotions, heartfelt storytelling, and themes of love, loyalty, and struggle:

• “Keep Ya Head Up“: This gentle and empowering song speaks to women about respect, toughness, and enduring hardships with strength.
• “I Ain’t Mad at Cha“: In this reflective and emotional song, 2Pac discusses life changes, friendship, and letting go with understanding, free from bitterness.
• “Temptations“: A slow, smooth beat with 2Pac speaking about love, desire, and how hard it is to stay loyal sometimes.
• “Thugz Mansion“: It’s a calm and thoughtful song where 2Pac dreams of a peaceful place for people who’ve been through pain and loss.

Similar Artists Like 2 Pac

Each artist brings a unique style, but all share the ability to engage audiences with their lyrical richness and intensity:

• The Notorious B.I.G.
  Genre: Hip-Hop, East Coast Rap
  Top Album: Ready to Die (1994)

• Nas
  Genre: Hip-Hop, Conscious Rap
  Top Album: Illmatic (1994)

• Ice Cube
  Genre: Hip-Hop, Gangsta Rap
  Top Album: The Predator (1992)

• Snoop Dogg
  Genre: Hip-Hop, West Coast Rap
  Top Album: Doggystyle (1993)

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Do for Love Perform on Music Charts?

It reached #21 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #12 on the UK Singles Chart.

Was Do for Love Released During 2 Pac’s Lifetime?

No, it was released posthumously in 1998, after 2Pac’s death, as part of his second posthumous album.

What Slang or References Appear in the Lyrics?

Phrases like Gettin’ ghost mean leaving or disappearing, and a tangled web we weave references deceit in relationships.