Ghetto
2pac Ft The Notorious B.I.G Lyrics

Uh, hit em with a little ghetto gospel
Let me share some truth and hope with you through this song.

Those who wish to follow me
Anyone who wants to listen and learn from my experiences is welcome to join me.

My ghetto gospel
My message of truth and hope for those living in impoverished areas.

I welcome with my hands
I'm reaching out to those who feel isolated and alone, and letting them know that they have a friend in me.

And the red sun sinks at last
The day is coming to an end, and we can reflect on what we've learned and experienced.

Into the hills of gold
As the sun sets, we can envision a brighter future and strive towards it.

And peace to this young warrior
I wish for peace and safety for those who are struggling to survive in harsh environments.

Without the sound of guns
We don't need violence to make changes and progress towards a better life.

If I could recollect before my hood days
When I think back to my childhood, I remember simpler times before I was introduced to the harsh realities of low-income neighborhoods.

I sit and reminisce
I take a moment to reflect on the good times before trauma and struggle became a part of my daily life.

Thinking of bliss and the good days
I'm longing for the happiness and innocence of my childhood.

I stop and stare at the younger
I take note of the struggles and challenges that young people today are facing.

My heart goes to em
I empathize with the pain and stress that young people are dealing with.

They tested with stress that they under
They are being challenged and oppressed by unjust systems and structures that are beyond their control.

And nowadays things change
The world is constantly evolving and adapting, sometimes for the worse.

Everyone's ashamed of the youth cause the truth look, strange
Society is quick to judge and blame young people for their behaviors, but they fail to acknowledge the underlying issues that lead to these behaviors.

And for me it's reversed
As an adult, I feel responsible for the struggles that the younger generation is facing.

We left em a world that's cursed
The older generations have created a flawed and oppressive world that the younger generation has to navigate.

And it hurts
It's painful to see the suffering and pain that young people are experiencing.

Cause any day they'll push the button
The future is uncertain, and it's possible that we could engage in catastrophic conflicts.

And all come in like Malcolm X or Bobby Hutton died for nothing
We must honor those who have fought for justice and freedom, and make sure that their sacrifices are not in vain.

Don't it make you get teary
The sadness and pain of this reality is overwhelming and heartbreaking.

The world looks dreary
The current state of the world is discouraging and bleak.

When you wipe your eyes see it clearly
When we remove our emotions and look at the situation logically, we can see the true state of things.

There's no need for you to fear me
I'm not a threat or danger to anyone, and I want to connect and collaborate with others.

If you take your time and hear me
If you listen and engage with my message, you might learn something valuable.

Maybe you can learn to cheer me
Perhaps we can find common ground and support each other.

It ain't about black or white cause we human
Race should not divide us or create animosity, because we are all human beings.

I hope we see the light before it's ruined, my ghetto gospel
I hope that people recognize the need for change before it's too late, and that my message can inspire and motivate them towards that change.

Tell me do you see that old lady
Do you notice the elderly woman struggling to survive?

Ain't it sad
It's heartbreaking and distressing.

Living out of bags
She's homeless and forced to carry her belongings around with her.

Plus she's glad for the little things she has
Despite her circumstances, she is grateful for what she does have.

And over there there's a lady
There's another woman struggling nearby.

Crack got her crazy
She's addicted to drugs and it's causing her harm.

Guess who's giving birth to a baby
Her addiction is even affecting the life of her unborn child.

I don't trip or let it fade me
I don't let these issues consume and overwhelm me.

From out of the fryin' pan
We may have escaped one issue, but we entered another difficult situation.

We jump into another form of slavery
Even if we leave one oppressive system, it's likely that there will be another waiting for us.

Even now I get discouraged
Even as I try to remain hopeful, I sometimes feel discouraged.

Wonder if they take it all back
I worry that progress and improvements we've made will be taken away.

Will I still keep the courage
Even if the situation gets worse, will I still have the strength and courage to keep fighting?

I refuse to be a role model
I don't want to be seen as a perfect example that others need to follow. I'm human and make mistakes.

I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottles
I take responsibility for my own actions and decisions, and I work towards my own goals.

I make mistakes but learn from every one
I'm not perfect, but I try to learn from my mistakes and grow from them.

And when it's said and done
At the end of the day, after all is said and done...

I bet this brother be a better one
I believe that I will continue to improve and better myself.

If I upset you don't stress never forget
If I offend or upset you, don't worry or fret about it.

That God isn't finished with me yet
I'm a work in progress, and I'm still evolving and growing with God's help.

I feel his hand on my brain
I feel God's guidance and inspiration when I create and express myself.

When I write rhymes I go blind and let the Lord do his thing
I lose myself in the creative process and let God guide my words.

But am I less holy
Even if I make mistakes and engage in activities that some may find inappropriate, does that make me any less spiritual or connected to God?

Cause I chose to puff a blunt and drink a beer with my homies
Just because I smoke marijuana and drink alcohol with my friends doesn't mean I'm a bad person or less worthy of God's love.

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 find peace and end the violence in our own communities and neighborhoods.

My ghetto gospel
My message of truth and hope for those living in impoverished areas.