Hold On Be Strong
2pac feat Stretch Lyrics

Hold on
Stay strong and persevere through hard times

Yeah it's gonna be alright, don't trip baby It'll get better
Things may be tough now, but there is hope for improvement in the future

Ay do this Thug style main, Thug style When this whole beat drop we just gon' run it to em bet It's all good, uhh
Let's approach this situation with confidence and determination in the face of adversity

I never had much, ran with a bad bunch Little skinny kid sneakin weed in my bag lunch And all through Junior High, we was just gettin by And drivebys robbed my homies of their young lives I never did cry, and even though I had pain in my heart, I was hopeless from the start They couldn't tell me nothin, they all tried to help to help me The marijuana had my mind gone it wasn't healthy I travelled places, caught cases, what a ill year I felt the pain and the rain but I'm still here Never did like the police, let the whole world know Now I gets no peace, cause they chasin me down And facin me now, what do I do? These thangs that a Thug goes through And still I rise so keep ya head up, and make ya mind strong It's a struggle every day but you gotta hold on
I grew up in a rough environment surrounded by violence and drugs, causing me to struggle and make poor decisions. The law enforcement and society at large is against me, but I must remain resilient and strong-willed to overcome the challenges I face every day.

There's, never a good day, cause in my hood they let they AK's pump strays where the kids play And every Halloween, check out the murder scene Can't help but duplicate the violence seen on the screen My homies dyin 'fore they get to see they birthdays These is the worst days, sometimes it hurts to pray And even God turned his back on the ghetto youth I know that ain't the truth, sometimes I look for proof I wonder if heaven got a ghetto, and if it does Does it matter if you blood or you cuz Remember how it was, the picnics and the parties in the projects Small time drinkin gettin high with them armies Just another knucklehead kid from the gutter I'm dealin with the madness, raised by a single mother I'm tryin to tell you when it's on You gotta keep your head to the sky and be strong, most of all hold on
The violence and crime in my community is prevalent and detrimental to the lives of the innocent, causing me to question my faith and the fairness of life. Despite my past and upbringing, I must continue to hold on and seek better days ahead while keeping my head up and remaining strong.

Hold on, be strong
Reinforcing the message of remaining strong and resilient through difficult times

I know them ain't tears comin down your face When it's on it's on but Wipe your eyes
You may be going through a tough time, but it's important to stay strong and move forward without despair

In this world When it's on it's on but Only the strong survive y'know
Life can be brutal and unforgiving, but only those with strength can persevere and thrive

Hmm, I know it's hard out there When it's on it's on but Welfare
Surviving can be difficult due to the hardships and adversities many individuals face, such as poverty and reliance on government assistance

Cause when it's on it's on but Muggings, carjackings
Danger and violence can be prevalent in certain areas, causing fear and insecurity

Yeah we got problems Cause when it's on it's on but But believe me when I tell you
Despite the issues and obstacles we face, there is hope for a better future

God don't like ugly And God don't like no quitters
Resilience and endurance in the face of adversity is important for earning favor and appreciation from both others and a higher power

You got to stand strong And when these bustas try to knock you out your place You stand there to they face Tell em hold on, and be strong
Defend yourself and stand up for what is right, remaining resilient and strong throughout all hardships and conflicts

The game don't stop Hmmm This here is black main If you don't never leave nothin, learn one thing It don't stop, til the casket drop
Life is always moving forward, and one must remain strong and leave a lasting legacy regardless of their challenges or obstacles

Thug, for life feel me? All my homeboys and my homegirls, stay strong When things get bad, especially come the first and the fifteenth Stay strong, and stay ballin, hold on I'll catch y'all at the next life, we in traffic
An ode to the struggles and lifestyle of a thug, and encouragement to all to remain strong and successful despite hardships or struggles encountered regularly, alluding to the idea that there is always a second chance or next life.