nigga; i hear even the smaller 'g's be dippin' Chevy Impalas; while flossin' they gold d's; o.g's is who they follow; we swallow tomorrow's seeds; what we leave is hollow; we feed violence and greed; let 'em lead tomorrow; in time they grippin' nines; sippin' wine they wild; still I be starin'; watch the parents sacrifice they child; the love's gone; a thug's home; with no love feelin' so strong; make young boys in the club dealers; now one's for adolescents; now dose for doughs; keep your friends by your side; even close your foes; now three for johnny law; tryin' to take my chips; i never pulled the trigger; didn't touch that bitch; throw your hands in the air; it's a robbery; _________ think of Pac; would you ride with me?; let's go see what our enemies talkin' 'bout; when 'g's enter the house nobody's walkin' out; this ain't livin; it's similar to prison; we're trapped; my homies jealous plus they tell us that the phones is tapped; i watch my back twenty-four seven; and never let a busta send a 'g' to ghetto heaven; y-ou know; this is how it goes; when we floss with flows; before I toss your hoes; it would cost you mo'; i do shows; make a lotta dough; murder my foes; but i'd give it all up - if it would help you grow; this ain't livin;
Hook 1 -
(singer) takes a life to make a life; livin in a world of crime - and I - can't find a better way to breakthrough; (Pac) this ain't livin; (singer) this ain't livin' - i gotta do what i gotta do; (Pac) this ain't livin; (singer) takes a life to make a life; livin in a world of crime - and I - can't find a better way to breakthrough; this ain't livin' - i gotta do what i gotta do;
2nd verse -
peep; gunfire is produced at alarmin' rates; today's youth quick to shoot; get in the car and break; it takes a nation of millions; if we intend to stop the killin'; just search your feelin's; participation should be appealin'; they our seeds; and when they bleed we bleed; that's what becomes of lonely children; they turn to 'g's; heavenly father can you rescue?; my young nation - rest; the lord will protect you; respect due; not a threat; as i step in blue; and check those that opposed when i froze them fools; and who are you - to watch me fall father; i disappeared and reappeared as the _____________; (my guess is "as the Don Killuminati") follow me now; skippin' class and livin' fast; will get your ass; stuck in the pen; doin' life plus ten; young brother pump your brakes for me; before you choke; won't you soak up some game from your big homie; this ain't livin'; we givin' you jewels; use 'em as tools; explode on the industry; and fade them fools; you know the rules; gotta be a ridah; you can run the redlights but read the street signs; hey; this for all of y'all to keep on raisin' hell; put a pistol in your hand and let you fade yourself; it ain't right; what you put your mama through; young 'g'; gotta change your life; take the game from me; this ain't livin';
Outro -
(singer) takes a life to make a life; livin in a world of crime - and I - can't find a better way to breakthrough; this ain't livin' - i gotta do what i gotta do;
(singer) takes a life to make a life; livin in a world of crime - and I - can't find a better way to breakthrough; this ain't livin' - i gotta do what i gotta do;
(singer) takes a life to make a life; livin in a world of crime - and I - can't find a better way to breakthrough; this ain't livin' - i gotta do what i gotta do;
(singer) takes a life to make a life; livin in a world of crime - and I - can't find a better way to breakthrough; this ain't livin' - i gotta do what i gotta do;
Compositores: Tupac Amaru Shakur, Johnny Lee Jackson ECAD: Obra #916602