Good Life
2Pac feat. Big Syke & E.D.I Lyrics

I was so money orientated, initiated as a thug
I was overly focused on money and fame, and had been initiated into the lifestyle of a criminal - a thug.

Fiendin' for wicked adventures, ambitious as I was
I had an insatiable desire for dangerous and exciting experiences, driven by my ambitious nature.

Picture a nigga on the verge of livin' insane
Imagine someone about to lose their sanity.

I sold my soul for a chance to kick it and bang
I was willing to do whatever it takes, even sell my soul, to live a reckless and violent lifestyle.

Now tell if I'm wrong
Do you disagree with me?

But sayin' 'Fuck the world' got you deeper in my songs
My lyrics about rebellion and defying the world have resonated with my fans who relate to feeling marginalized.

Drinkin' 'til I earl, spendin' money 'til it's gone
I recklessly spent my money and drank to excess.

It's the good life, maybe niggas got it goin' on
Despite the obvious dangers, some people still perceive the lifestyle of a thug as glamorous and desirable.

Now maybe if I died, and came back, wouldn't have to slang crack
I think perhaps if I died and was reincarnated, I wouldn't have to sell drugs for a living.

Addicted to the game, so obviously we came strapped
We were addicted to the drug game, guns always at the ready.

Please forgive me for my wicked ways, fuck a bitch
I ask for forgiveness for my immoral behavior, and hold a dismissive attitude towards women.

Bad Boy niggas eat a dick a day, bumpin' this
I don't like Bad Boy Records or their music.

Lord have mercy it's a slaughter
The violence we participate in is merciless and brutal.

So wicked that my tracks is wettin' niggas like it's water
My music is so wicked and violent that it inspires people to be just as reckless.

I learned my lessons as a thug in these wicked ass hood fights
I've had to learn some painful lessons through fighting and violence in the rough neighborhoods I come from.

But I'm a baller now, nigga, I live the good life
Despite my violent past, I now consider myself rich and successful, living a life of luxury and comfort.

This is the good life, fuck my foes
I'm living my best life, despite the enemies trying to bring me down.

God bless the dumb niggas that, trust them hoes
I pity the foolish men who trust manipulative women.

Found a way to stack money guaranteed to rise
We've found a way to accumulate money that is sure to increase over time.

And live the good life, 'cause thug niggas don't die
Because we come from a violent, dangerous lifestyle, we believe we are invincible and untouchable.

No one knows what the, future holds, but you
The future is uncertain, but ultimately it's up to you to make the most of it.

Haha, listen close
Pay attention to what I'm saying.

They say reach in yo' heart and you'll find your mind
People say that if you listen to your heart, you'll find clarity in your thoughts.

Every day in the streets, got my foresight blind
My constant involvement in dangerous situations has made it difficult to plan for the future.

My after time is narrow, peepin' down the barrel of a foe
My time left to live is limited, and I'm always aware of my enemies and their weapons.

Just a nigga or a killer I don't know so
I'm not sure if I'm labeled just as a black man or if I'm considered a murderer.

Who makes the call will I fall a victim like the rest?
The person who decides my fate may determine if I'll die like many others before me or not.

Slug in the chest, one in the dome and make sure I'm gone
If someone shoots me, they should aim for the chest and head to ensure my death.

Send me home all alone in these cold streets
If I die, I'll be alone and left to rot on the streets.

In desperation constantly drinkin' and I can't sleep
I'm struggling with constant anxiety and insomnia.

Neck deep strugglin' tryin' to survive
I'm in the midst of great struggle and trying to stay alive.

Some want to die I want to stay alive, eyes on the prize
While some in my situation might consider suicide, I'm focused on staying alive and achieving success.

Let me modify this whole region
I want to change my surroundings and make a positive impact on my community.

I declare this sucker duckin' season, give me the reason
I'm calling out all the fakes and phonies and challenging them to prove their worth.

Why I should change, into a softie
Why should I become weak and submissive?

? after living so loftily
I've been living a life of luxury and success.

It cost me my soul out of control in a devil's world
My soul has been compromised and corrupted by the evil and chaos in the world.

Me, my niggas, and my girl, livin' the good life!
Myself, my friends, and my romantic partner are all enjoying life and living well.

I spend my days and nights not knowin' if, strays in flight
I'm constantly worried about being caught in the crossfire of stray bullets.

Gon' finally catch me, it's the good life, can you hear me?
I'm afraid that someday I'll be killed, but for now, I'm enjoying the good life.

Clearly over the edge, soon as I wake up
I'm always on edge and feeling extreme stress, even upon waking up.

Last night we off the hook, doin' way too much
We were up to no good and engaging in reckless behavior last night.

But it's the fast lane only, big dealin' big ceiling
I'm only living life in the fast lane, making big moves and taking big risks.

All for the money, some kill some squeal
Everyone is willing to do whatever it takes, including murder or snitching, to make a profit.

All for the money, most ain't even real
Money is the ultimate goal, and many people pretend to be something they're not to get it.

But we still call 'em homies, now what the fuck is that?
We still consider these fake people to be our friends, despite their lack of authenticity and loyalty.

Fake love, fake thugs are, all in the game
People pretend to care or behave violently for the sake of fitting in with the criminal lifestyle.

I watch 'em all plot and fall while we come up and gain
While others scheme and fail, we succeed and make progress.

Outlaw never surrender is the call when you hear us comin'
We always stand our ground and fight back when challenged.

Better start to get to runnin' 'fore my click get to gunnin'
If you don't flee, my crew will start shooting.

Still in the midst of all the stress and pain
Despite the difficulties, we're still in the middle of the action.

I'm still tryin' to get a hold of the game, livin' that good life
I'm still working to master the criminal lifestyle, but enjoying the benefits that come with it.