Ghetto Gospel
2Pac/Elton John Lyrics

Hit 'em with a little ghetto gospel
Introduce them to a message of hope and truth with the power of music and poetry

Those who wish to follow me (My ghetto gospel)
I invite those who seek to find meaning and purpose amidst their struggles in life

I welcome with my hands
I offer a helping hand and a friendly embrace to those who need it

And the red sun sinks
As darkness descends, we face the challenges of another day

At last into the hills of gold
As we gaze into the horizon, we long for a better tomorrow

And peace to this young warrior
May the battles we face be fought with courage and strength, and may we come out triumphant

Without the sounds of guns
May violence and hatred no longer reign in our communities, and may we find peace without resorting to bloodshed

Tell me do you see that old lady, ain't it sad?
Do you notice the plight of the forgotten and marginalized, and are you moved to make a difference?

Livin' outta bags, but she's glad for the little things she has
Despite her poverty and struggle, she finds joy in the simple blessings of life

And over there there's a lady
Similarly, there are those who suffer from addiction and abuse, but still find the strength to carry on

Crack got her crazy, yet she's givin' birth to a baby
Even in the midst of her pain, she brings new life and hope into the world

I don't trip or let it fade me
I do not let the struggles of others discourage me or dampen my own spirit

From outta the frying pan we jumpin' to another form of slavery
We may escape one kind of oppression, only to find ourselves caught in another cycle of injustice

Even now I get discouraged
Even I, despite my fame and success, feel the weight of the world on my shoulders at times

Wonder if they take it all back, will I still keep the courage?
I question whether I will have the strength to persevere if everything is taken away from me

I refuse to be a role model
I reject the notion that I must be a perfect example for others to follow, and instead encourage them to make their own choices

I say go, stay in control, drink out my own bottles
I advocate for personal responsibility and self-determination, rather than blindly following the crowd

I made mistakes but learned from every one
I recognize my own flaws and errors, but use them as opportunities for growth and self-improvement

And when it's said and done
At the end of the day, when our lives are complete

I bet this brother be a better one
I am confident that I will have lived a life of meaning and purpose, and that I will have made a positive impact on the world

If I upset you don't stress
If my words or actions have hurt you, do not let it consume you with anger or despair

Never forget, that God hasn't finished with me yet
I remind myself that I am a work in progress, and that I have much to learn and accomplish before my time on this earth is done

I feel his hand on my brain
I believe that a higher power guides me as I create my art and share my message with the world

When I write rhymes I go blind and let the Lord do his thang
My creative process is an act of faith, and I trust that the divine works through me as I express myself through music and poetry

But am I less holy?
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, am I still deserving of love and respect?

Cause I chose to puff a blunt and drink a beer with my homies
Despite societal expectations and stereotypes, I am my own person and make my own choices

Before we find world peace
Before we can achieve peace on a global scale

We gotta find peace and end the war in the streets
We must first address the violence and conflict in our local communities and work towards healing and unity

Lord can you hear me speak?
I call out to a higher power for guidance and strength in my journey towards truth and righteousness

They pay the price for being hell bound
Those who choose to live a life of negativity and destruction will ultimately face the consequences of their actions.