Never Say Never
2Pac Ft. DAN Hustlers Lyrics

Never
I will never give up on my dreams and aspirations.

You ain't never had a friend like me
You have never had a loyal friend like me who will always have your back through thick and thin.

See at night, I watch the sky
At night, I contemplate and reflect upon my life and the world around me.

I take another breath
I continue to persevere and move forward despite the obstacles and challenges I face.

I smoke my Newport to the butt
I smoke my cigarette until the very end.

Like it's the last motherfucker left
I enjoy every moment as if it were my last and savor every experience in life to the fullest.

Just me and you, evadin' enemies
We stick together and evade our enemies who try to tear us apart.

Let you get my last shot of Hennessy
I am willing to share everything I have, even my last drink, with you because of the bond we share as friends.

Ain't never had a friend like me
You will never find a friend as loyal and true as me.

Remember memories so vividly
I have memories from my past that are so clear and vivid that they feel like they just happened yesterday.

Was once a little dust-kicker now becomes a G
I used to be a nobody but now I have become a gangster, respected and powerful in my community.

Who can I call when they all fail?
When everyone else fails me, who can I rely on to be there for me?

Collect calls to my dogs from the county jail
I reach out to my friends for support while I am locked up in jail.

Sending me mail
My friends write me letters to keep my spirits up while I am in prison.

Heard the block's in the same shape
Despite my absence, my community remains unchanged and the same social issues persist.

Ain't nothin' changed
Things remain unchanged despite the passage of time.

Niggas slangin' at the same place
People are still dealing drugs in the same place they always have, perpetuating the same cycle of poverty and crime.

The same faces
I still see the same people on the streets, struggling to get by.

Supposed to always hate our foes
We are expected to always hate our enemies, but I know that hate will only perpetuate the cycle of violence and suffering.

This lifestyle is forever
The gangster lifestyle that I have chosen is a life sentence that I cannot escape from.

Watch the game unfold
I am a spectator in the game of life, watching as events unfold before me.

Sheddin' crocodile tears, just got life-plus
People are faking sympathy for me, crying crocodile tears, when I have just been given a life sentence in prison.

And you wonder if these white judges like us
I question whether the justice system is inherently biased against people of color and whether I received a fair trial.

Just stay strong, we'll appeal, nigga, you'll be free
My friend encourages me to stay strong and reminds me that we will appeal my sentence and try to secure my freedom.

Down with ya to the very end
I am committed to sticking by you until the very end no matter what happens.

I'm down for you, so ride with me
I am devoted to you and I want to experience life's journey with you by my side.

My enemies your enemies
Your enemies become my enemies, and we will face them together as friends.

Nobody knows where we'll be
Our future is uncertain, and we cannot predict where our lives will take us.

How can I be blamed? Forgive me, Lord, I'm insane
I question why I am being punished for my actions and beg for forgiveness because I know deep down that I am not completely in control of my actions.

In search of fame, won't hurt to change
I am chasing after fame and success but I am willing to adapt and change to achieve my goals.

Following the foot steps of past dealers
I am emulating the actions of other drug dealers that came before me.

Equipped with ski masks, no witness as we blast squealers
We are prepared to commit violent crimes and conceal our identities to avoid getting caught.

Maybe now they feel us in this act of war
Through our violent actions, we are trying to convey our strength and power to our enemies.

More casualties, no survivors
We are willing to sacrifice anyone who gets in our way, and we will not stop until we emerge victorious.

Any man that defy us, quickly dies, 'cause we riders
Anyone who tries to oppose us will be killed because we are gangsters who ride or die for our cause.

In my quest for chips
I am driven by my desire for material wealth and financial success.

We wear vests, equipped with automatic fire
We are prepared to engage in gunfights and have equipped ourselves with protective gear and powerful weapons.

We reply when my enemies trip
We are eager to take revenge on our enemies whenever they show a moment of weakness.

Me and you against the nation
We are united against the world and will stick together through thick and thin.

Whisperin' while we conversatin'
We are speaking in hushed tones because we don't want anyone to overhear our conversation.

'Cause niggas died over information
We know that information is power, and we must keep our secrets safe to avoid becoming targets for violence.

How much more can we take?
We are exhausted by the constant struggle and pain of our lives.

Expect us all to wait
We are impatient and tired of waiting for things to get better, but we know we have no choice.

The world ain't ready for us yet so let's make Clinton pay
We are angry at the system and want to take revenge on those who have wronged us, including the President of the United States.

They never wanted us to make it
Our success was never guaranteed because the odds were stacked against us from the beginning.

Everything that we possess
Everything we own and have achieved has come through hard work and sacrifice.

We had to fight and take it
We had to fight for everything we have and take what we deserved because no one was going to hand it to us.

I think the president is smokin' weed, bumpin' this beat
I suspect that even the President of the United States enjoys smoking weed and listening to this song.

Makin' a livin' out my misery
My struggles and pain have become a source of inspiration and income for others.

'Til he got a friend like me
Even the President couldn't imagine having a friend as loyal and true as me.

Promise to visit
I promise to come visit you in jail and keep our friendship alive.

I know it's rough in your cell
I understand how difficult your situation is and want to support you through it.

Receivin' mail to the county jail
Receiving letters from your friends and loved ones is a small comfort while you are locked up in jail.

This is hell
Being incarcerated is a living hell that no one deserves to endure.

When I was younger, I could picture livin' in luxury
As a child, I dreamed of living a life of luxury and comfort.

So how the fuck did I end up in prison?
I am confused and frustrated about how my life took this turn and led me to prison.

Fuckin' snitches
I am angry at the people who betrayed me and helped to convict me.

They got me crossed by my own side
I have been betrayed by someone I thought was on my side and it has devastated me.

I found him by his self
I was able to find the person who betrayed me and confront him alone.

No drama, he alone died, nobody cried
I killed the person who betrayed me and no one mourned his death because he was a traitor and a snitch.

Should have never testified
The person who betrayed me should have never testified against me and should have remained loyal.

You got my nigga twenty-five
The person who testified against me helped to sentence my friend to twenty-five years in prison.

So now I sacrifice your life
I seek revenge against the person who testified against me and am willing to kill him to get it.

Helped to separate me and my dog
The person who testified against me helped to divide me from my friend and loyal companion.

Broken ties, why the fuck should I let you live
Our friendship has been destroyed, and I have no reason to spare the life of the person who betrayed me.

When I'm dead inside?
I feel dead inside because of the betrayal I have experienced and the violence I have committed.

Rapid fire, my delivery
I am a skilled rapper and my rhymes come fast and furious.

I'm bustin' at they (your) whole crew
I am prepared to attack and take down my enemies and their entire crew of supporters.

Nigga, remember me
I want people to remember me and the impact I had on the world, even after I am gone.

Hit up my Outlawz set
I reach out to my close friends, the Outlawz, for support and backup.

Then throw my pistol in the ocean
After committing a violent act, I discard the weapon I used, symbolically washing my hands of the bloodshed.

Ditch my ski mask
I get rid of the mask I wore to conceal my identity during my violent act.

And get to straight coastin'
I try to relax and unwind after a stressful and violent experience.

It's visitin' day at San Quinton
Friends and family members come to visit me while I am serving time at San Quentin prison.

Always there to see your closest road dog
My loyal friends come to visit me and keep me company while I am in prison.

'Cause you ain't ever had a friend like me
I am a unique and irreplaceable friend who will always be there for you in good times and bad.