Hometown
2-Pac ft Lauryn Hill Nas Lyrics

I’m like a hometown hero
I am like a respected figure in my community

I can’t believe it my nigga I’m really here
I am amazed that I have achieved success

Inspiring my siblings by facing my deepest fears
I motivate my brothers and sisters by confronting my biggest challenges

Cause the only person stopping me is the one in the mirror
The only obstacle in my way is myself

See I ain’t slept in some days man
I have been working tirelessly without rest

I’m working late so now my songs on the radio getting plays man
Because I am putting in long hours, my music is being played on the radio

Me and my homie ain’t the same man
My friend and I have grown apart and are not alike anymore

I’m growing up and losing friends but I know it’s part of the phase man
As I mature, some friendships are naturally fading away

I sit back and just pray about it
I reflect and seek guidance through prayer

I gotta do what’s best for me and there’s nothing more else to say about it
I must prioritize my own well-being and there is no further discussion on the matter

In maybe it due time we’ll come together chat about it
Perhaps in the future, we will reconcile and have a conversation about it

Roll up a blunt apologize and probably laugh about it
We may smoke a joint, apologize, and maybe find humor in the situation

But until then, I’m tryna get a million
However, for now, my goal is to accumulate a million dollars

Matter of fact fuck I’m tryna get a billion
Actually, I aspire to amass a billion dollars

Tryna set my future up, for my future children
I am striving to establish a secure future for my offspring

Tryna build a kingdom so I just continue building
I aim to create a powerful legacy, so I persist in my endeavors

What’s are you goals (Huh)
What are your aspirations? (What?)

What are dreams (Huh)
What are your hopes and ambitions? (What?)

What’s is your plan when all of that is achieved (Huh)
What is your strategy once you accomplish everything you desire? (What?)

Do you smoke (Huh)
Do you use drugs? (What?)

Are you a thief (Huh)
Do you engage in illegal activities? (What?)

You got hoes which one you fucking this week (Huh)
You have multiple sexual partners, who are you having intercourse with this week? (What?)

You sell yo soul (Huh)
Have you made a pact with the devil? (What?)

Do you believe (Huh)
Do you have faith? (What?)

The illuminati satisfy all your needs (Huh)
Does the secret society called the Illuminati fulfill your desires? (What?)

You got golds (Huh)
Do you own gold jewelry? (What?)

You got cheese (Huh)
Do you have a lot of money? (What?)

Man I ain’t rich dawg everything ain’t what it seems
Actually, I am not wealthy, my friend; everything isn't as it appears

See I ain’t far but farther from where I Started
I haven't come a long way, but I am still further ahead than my initial point

Moved from out the streets now living in some apartments
I have transitioned from the dangerous streets to residing in apartment buildings

Use to guns sounds but now I’m working in peace
I used to be surrounded by gun violence, but now I am pursuing peace

Finally got a chance to sign my name on the lease
I have reached a point where I am able to officially sign a lease agreement

So now I’m in studio working on all these beats
Consequently, I am currently in the recording studio creating music for these instrumentals

My shit still hot and still popping just like some grease
My music is still popular and in high demand, just like sizzling grease

Ima kid who wasn’t suppose to be making it out from the east
I am a young person who was not expected to succeed or escape from the eastern part of town

Those the things that my teachers and haters was telling me
These were the discouragements expressed by my educators and adversaries