Better Days
2Pac feat. Mr. Biggs Lyrics

Looking for these better dayz
The singer hopes for an improved future

'Better Dayz', Heeyyy 'Better Dayz'
Repeating the song's title to emphasize the hope for a better life

Got me thinking about better dayz
The singer is contemplating a brighter future

Time to question our lifestyle, look how we live
It's time to reflect on the negative impact of our choices and behavior

Smoking weed like it ain't no thing, so even kids wanna try now
The normalization of drug use is influencing younger generations

Then lie down and get ran through,
The consequences of drug use can lead to being taken advantage of

Nobody watches them clocking, the evil men do
Perpetrators of evil acts are often not held accountable

Faced with the demons, addicted to hearing victims screaming
Being exposed to violence can lead to addictive behavior

Guess we was evil since birth, product of cursed semen's
The singer believes that societal issues and negative patterns can be rooted in genetics

Cause even our birthdays, are cursed days
The negative circumstances of life seem to follow us from birth

A born thug in the first place, the worst ways
Being born into negative circumstances sets a challenging path

I'd love to see the block in peace
The singer desires a peaceful community

With no more dealers and crooked cops, the only way to stop the beasts
Removing those who profit from and perpetuate violence is a necessary step to achieve peace

And only we can change, it's up to us to clean up the streets
The responsibility for change lies with each individual in their community

It ain't the same, too many murders
The level of violence has grown to an unacceptable degree

Too many funerals and too many tears
The emotional toll of the violence is unbearable

Just seen another brother buried plus I knew him for years
The singer has experienced too many losses within his community

Pass by his family but what could I say?
There are no words to express the sadness of losing a loved one

Keep your head up and try to keep the faith and pray for 'Better Dayz'
Offering words of support and urging faith in a better future

Thinking back as an adolescent
Reflecting on his younger years

Who would have guessed, that in my future years I'd be stressing
The pressures of life were unexpected

Some say the ghetto's sick and corrupted
The singer recognizes the negative influences of his community

Trying to keep my head up and stay strong
The singer is determined to persevere despite the obstacles

All my homies slanging yayo all day long
The singer's friends are involved in drug trafficking

But they wrong, so I'm solo (so low) and so broke
The singer distances himself from those involved in illegal activity but is struggling financially

Saving up for some Jordan's, cause they dope
The singer places value on material possessions despite his financial struggles

I got a girl and I love her but she broke too
The singer and his partner are both struggling financially

And so am I, I can't take her to the place she wanna go to
Their financial situation limits their ability to enjoy life

So we argue and playfight, all day and night
The stress of their financial struggles leads to arguments

Making passionate love 'til the day light
Despite their troubles, the couple is still in love

Plus we bout to get evicted, can't pay the rent
The couple is facing homelessness due to financial difficulties

Guess it's time to see who really is your friend
The singer wonders who will offer support in their time of need

You tell me you pregnant and I'm amazed
The news of a child brings hope for the future

So many blessings while we stressing looking for them 'Better Dayz'
Despite the hardships, the singer recognizes the blessings in his life while still hoping for a better future

Now me and you was real cool, hell on them square fools
The singer reminisces about the good times with a friend

Since back in high school we was true, me and you
Their friendship goes back to their high school days

Only part of us separated we stay faded
Despite growing apart, they both continued to use drugs

Affiliated with gang bangers and still made it
Despite being involved in dangerous activity, they both survived

Up in the gym, mess with me, gotta mess with him
The singer's friend was loyal and stood up for him

Still dressing like grown men, when rolling
Even as teenagers, they presented themselves with a mature demeanor

Out in the dark, smoking Newports, gaming marks
Despite growing older, they still engaged in risky behavior

Gotta place in my heart, homie stay smart
The singer still cares for his friend and urges him to make good choices

Locked you up in the pen and gave you 3 to 10
The singer's friend was incarcerated for several years

I send you letters with naked flicks of old friends
The singer tries to keep his friend's spirits up by sending him letters and photos

Hoping you well, I know it's Hell
The singer recognizes the difficulties of being in prison

Doing time in the cell you need mail, when you in jail
Receiving letters and communication from loved ones can improve the experience of being in prison

And me I'm doing cool
The singer is doing well despite the struggles of his past

I've settled down had a family, working and night school
The singer has taken steps to build a stable life, including education and a family

Every once in a while, I reminisce
The singer still reflects on his past

And wonder how we ever came to this
The singer is unsure of how he and his friend ended up in such different life situations

I miss the 'Better Dayz'
The singer yearns for a brighter future and better times

I send this one out, to all the homeboys down in uh Clinton, locked down Rikers Island, all them dudes I was uh locked up with E block, F block L I H N I C in Rikers Island Downstate All the peoples I met along the way
The singer sends a message of support to those he has met who are currently incarcerated or struggling

Better Dayz is coming homeboy, keep your head up
The singer believes in a better future and encourages those who are struggling to remain hopeful and strong