Lost Souls
2pac outlawz Lyrics
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[Tupac]
Cause I hate to spend
My life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time! (Lost Soul)
How it start, how it start
Started off with, runnin from copses duck and hide from helicopters
We open fire, who can stop us
Gettin twenty-five to life, if the judge don't like us
In my clearest pictures, I see authorities itchin to get us
ATF state feds scandalous bitches
I wasn't promised to it, wasn't bitter or sweet
See if a, nigga don't hustle then the nigga don't eat
Only streets livin do or die circle complete
Repetitive motions and felons in the rush for cheese
Please understand my history a man of many acts
Livin Thug Life, comin equipped, with many gats
Maybe I was just a Lost Soul, trapped in time
Livin in between life, and the cracks were blind
Even though we had hope for dreams that never came
Yet and still we all feel pain
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time! Stranded in the County in the worst way
Hell of a way to spend my twenty-first birthday
Born in the ghetto as a street thug
It's for the neighborhood and weed spots that we love
Lost Souls...
Lost Souls nigga, for my homeboys that passed on
Words from the mind of a Lost Soul
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time!
[Young Noble]
My brother Sean, first on my list, he stuck with
a three-five when he get out would I be dead or alive
He taught me the rules so much, but still In Thugs I Trust
When in danger never hesitate to keep my fuckin trap shut
My Mom Dukes got a little bit of Thug in her
The Devil loves sinners crackheads and drug dealer
Sometimes I feel like the streets are takin over
Never stayin sober, the brain over and over backtrack
My stack's fat, I used to take new
One love to my crew aiyyo this one's for you
[Tupac]
R.I.P., rest in peace to Moo Brown
Know what we gotta do baby, one-time
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time!
(repeat 2X)
One-time! One-time! One-time!
[Idi Amin]
I was born twenty-two years ago, yesterday
But see I saw no reason for me to celebrate, let me demonstrate
Entered the world from out a poisonous womb
Heroin bein consumed already predicitin my doom, soon
to be one of the many misguided
Always the first one on the block to be done tried it and liked it
Lost before I had a chance to find my way
Now I travel through life, not knowin the time of day
Crime for pay, I'm on my way, but don't know, where I'ma end up
I swear to God, it's just a setup
And these are the words from the mind of a Lost Soul (I'ma Lost Soul)
[Tupac]
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time!
(repeat 8X)
All of y'all, keepin y'all in health
To all of y'all, keepin y'all in health
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself
(repeat 2X)
For all my Doggz, keepin y'all in health
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself
(repeat 3X)
Throw your hands up (4X to fade)
The lyrics to 2Pac Outlawz's song Lost Souls convey the struggles faced by those caught up in the life of crime, constantly on the run from law enforcement. It highlights that these people, labeled as lost souls, are often forced into this life because society and the justice system fail them. The opening lines "Cause I hate to spend my life, my life, my life, my life, duckin' one-time" exemplify this message perfectly. The song's verses portray the harsh reality of being a juvenile in a system that seems to be designed to trap and punish them, with little focus on rehabilitation. The lyrics also shed light on the cycle of crime and poverty, where individuals resort to illegal activities to survive since they can't find employment opportunities.
The song acknowledges how the street life can be all-consuming, and the singer feels trapped in between the cracks, unable to escape their current situation. The chorus of "Just wait until the rain turns to sunshine, 'cause I hate to spend my life, my life, my life, my life, duckin' one-time," tells how they long for a better future and a way out of their struggles. The lyrics also pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to this life, with the line "Lost Souls nigga, for my homeboys that passed on."
Overall, the song Lost Souls sheds a light on the systemic issues within our society that lead to troubled youth turning towards a life of crime, with little hope that their situation will change.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I hate to spend
I do not want to waste my life
My life, my life, my life, my life
I am referring to my life multiple times, emphasizing its importance
Duckin one-time! (Lost Soul)
I am constantly avoiding the police, feeling like a lost soul
How it start, how it start
I am asking how this all began
Started off with, runnin from copses duck and hide from helicopters
It all began with us running from the police, hiding from helicopters
We open fire, who can stop us
We start shooting and feel like no one can stop us
Livin the life of trife juveniles, hopin for righteous
We are living a life of crime as young people, hoping for something righteous
Gettin twenty-five to life, if the judge don't like us
If the judge does not like us, we will be sentenced to 25 years to life imprisonment
In my clearest pictures, I see authorities itchin to get us
In my clearest moments, I see that the authorities are waiting for us to slip up
ATF state feds scandalous bitches
I see the ATF, state, and federal authorities as corrupt and dishonest
I wasn't promised to it, wasn't bitter or sweet
I did not choose this life, but it is what it is
See if a, nigga don't hustle then the nigga don't eat
If you do not hustle, you will not survive or succeed
Only streets livin do or die circle complete
Living on the streets is a do or die situation, and it completes a never-ending cycle
Repetitive motions and felons in the rush for cheese
We keep doing the same things, and committing crimes to get money
Please understand my history a man of many acts
I am asking you to understand my past, as I have done many things in my life
Livin Thug Life, comin equipped, with many gats
I am living the life of a thug, and I am always armed with guns
Maybe I was just a Lost Soul, trapped in time
I feel like I am just a lost soul, trapped in a certain period of time
Livin in between life, and the cracks were blind
I am living between life and death, and I cannot see the way forward
Even though we had hope for dreams that never came
We had dreams that never became a reality
Yet and still we all feel pain
Despite our tough exterior, we all feel emotional pain
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
I am hopeful that things will get better soon
Stranded in the County in the worst way
I am stuck in the county, and it is the worst situation
Hell of a way to spend my twenty-first birthday
Spending my 21st birthday like this is terrible
Born in the ghetto as a street thug
I was born in the ghetto and became a thug
It's for the neighborhood and weed spots that we love
We love our neighborhoods and spots where we can buy weed
Lost Souls...
We are all lost souls
Lost Souls nigga, for my homeboys that passed on
We are all lost souls and dedicated to our friends who have died
Words from the mind of a Lost Soul
These are my thoughts, coming from the mind of a lost soul
My brother Sean, first on my list, he stuck with
My brother Sean is the first on my list, and he is always supportive
a three-five when he get out would I be dead or alive
I wonder if I will still be alive when my brother gets out with his 35-year sentence
He taught me the rules so much, but still In Thugs I Trust
My brother taught me a lot, but I still follow the rules of being a thug
When in danger never hesitate to keep my fuckin trap shut
I know to keep quiet when in danger, and never share information with the authorities
My Mom Dukes got a little bit of Thug in her
My mom is tough and has a bit of thug in her
The Devil loves sinners crackheads and drug dealer
The devil loves people who are sinners, drug dealers, and crackheads
Sometimes I feel like the streets are takin over
At times, I feel like the streets are controlling me
Never stayin sober, the brain over and over backtrack
I never stay sober, and my mind keeps going over things that have happened
My stack's fat, I used to take new
I have a lot of money, and I used to steal new things
One love to my crew aiyyo this one's for you
I love my friends, and this song is dedicated to them
R.I.P., rest in peace to Moo Brown
Rest in peace to my friend, Moo Brown
Know what we gotta do baby, one-time
We know what we have to do, and that is avoid getting caught by the police
All of y'all, keepin y'all in health
I hope everyone is healthy
To all of y'all, keepin y'all in health
Once again, I hope everyone is healthy
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself
I just want to see everyone happy
For all my Doggz, keepin y'all in health
For all my friends, I hope you are all healthy
Throw your hands up
Get excited and throw your hands up in the air
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, MICHAEL A. MURPHY, RUFUS LEE COOPER, SEAN C. THOMAS, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
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@mikepierce7766
Pac music was so deep, Bro was the greatest to ever do it. It’s 2023 and you can still feel the passion he put in his lyrics rip 😢
@andrewrich6905
Pac's music is a cure for your soul...full of emotions!!!!
@TheStrengthHouse
thats what i always tell people who dont listen to pac. its like many packages filled with pure emotions
@manuginobilisbaldspot424
I've always said that's why he's my GOAT. Wasn't the best lyricist, didn't have the best flow, but no one ever made you feel what they were feeling about EVERYTHING more than Pac. Ever. When he was angry, you got angry. We he was happy, it made you happy rappin' along. He's the pathos of hip hop...the emotional soul. And everyone's that's 1/2 way decent has been trying tap in to that ever since.
@Gnrz45
Amen
@ahriandavhian5642
Every single time.......the amount of stuff he's gotten me through is chilling
@ahriandavhian5642
And why do people say he wasn't the best lyricist??? He didn't have a dope flow??? Have y'all even listened to all his music?? Tupac was lyrically genius.
@JJB855
20th century Shakespeare, this song is a true masterpiece.
@TraceyEasterPhotography
Yes indeed and I'd rather listen to Pac than read Shakespeare 🤣🤣🤣
@herodinero
@luke assad pac was pac , he would of been the same whenever , just got company on the way to ride with him🙌🏽