Starry Night
Jones Rashida / Mall Mac / Quincy Jones Lyrics

Starry night, an unknown creation
This song is dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh and his famous painting, 'The Starry Night'

Written by, and from the archives of Tupac Shakur
The lyrics were created by borrowing from Tupac Shakur's unreleased archives

Dedicated to the memory of Vincent Van Gogh
The song is dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh and his artistic legacy

A creative heart obsessed with satisfying
Van Gogh was driven by his creative passion to the point of obsession

This dorment and uncaring society
Van Gogh's art was underappreciated during his lifetime, in a society that didn't value his creative gifts

You have given them the stars at night
Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' is a beautiful and iconic representation of the night sky

And you have given them bountiful bouquets of sunflowers
Van Gogh's sunflower paintings are a colorful and cheerful symbol of nature's beauty

But for you there's only contempt
Van Gogh felt unappreciated and misunderstood, despite his artistic genius

Though you pour yourself into that frame and present it so proudly
Van Gogh put his heart and soul into his paintings, and was proud of his creations

This world could not accept your masterpieces, from the heart
Van Gogh's art was too personal and emotional for the society he lived in, which didn't understand or appreciate it

So on that starry night, you gave to us and you took away from us
Van Gogh's death was a loss to the world, but his artistic legacy lives on

The one thing we never acknowledged, your life
Van Gogh's art was only truly appreciated after his death, and his life was undervalued during his lifetime

Uh, uh, watch me live my art; writing words from my soul in blood
The singer of the second verse is committed to sharing their own artistic vision with the world, and pours their heart and soul into their music

I speak the truth on every thang I love
The singer is committed to authenticity and honesty in their art

I'll probably sacrifice my life, to send my message through mics
The singer is willing to risk their own safety and well-being to share their artistic message with the world

It's like a war drum calling soldiers at night
The artist's music is a powerful and urgent message, like a call to arms during a war

But when you give your all, it's like the fans demand more
The artist feels pressure to constantly create and perform at a high level, to satisfy their fans

And after the tour I sit alone like before
Despite the excitement and energy of performing, the singer feels isolated and alone after the show ends

You on the cover of da magazine, flossing on the TV screen
The singer describes the fame and celebrity status that comes with success in the music industry

Can you really blame dem for tryin' to get what they can?
The artist understands why some people are motivated by greed and self-interest in the music industry

Late night, bright lights, lust n lies
The glitz and glamour of the music industry can be seductive, but also comes with a lot of deception and temptation

And anythang goes under the Hollywood sign
Anything can happen in the chaotic and unpredictable world of show business

Well you might lose ya soul and who knows what you find
The singer acknowledges the danger of losing oneself in the superficial and treacherous world of fame and fortune

But go ahead main we all want to shine
Despite the risks and challenges, the artist acknowledges that the desire for recognition and success is universal

When ya name is hot it's all love, the world is yours
The singer describes the euphoria and excitement of being in the spotlight and succeeding in the music industry

But when you fall off, you get ignored
The singer describes the fickle and unforgiving nature of the music industry, where success is fleeting and can quickly disappear

See it's more than the music, I spit it from the heart
The singer of the third verse is committed to sharing their authentic self with their fans, and music is just one part of that

So sometime it's cold n it's dark, but it's raw
The artist acknowledges that their music can be intense and emotional, and isn't always pleasant or easy to consume

And that's how I'ma bring it to you every time, why'know?
The artist is committed to being true to themselves and sharing their artistic vision, even if it's not always popular or well-received