Last Words
Nashawn Nas & Millennium Thug Lyrics


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[Nas]
These are last words of a hanging slave
How could I forget this
I rob you put you on my hit list
Under my nails are dirty look at the grime
My burnt lips from the roach clips
How can I shine
Being broke and bag a dope b****
Powerful mind we brave men
I blow smoke and I'ma keep sayin

[Nashawn]
These are last words of a hanging slave
How can I forget this
I rob you put you on my hit list
Under my nails is dirty look at the grime

My burnt lips from the roach clips
How can I shine
Being broke and bag a dope b****
Powerful minds we brave men

I'm a blow smoke and keep sayin
I want to be more than that bullet that go through ya zone
want to be the lead that tear through ya skin and crack bones
want to be the heat you feel makin ya moan

want to be the hospital bed that you lay on
want to be the god you feel when you pray-on
It's Nashawn the type that get the hyper-con
I'm gonna kill something

Rap cats be real frontin
F*** shootin legs
C*** back put his brains on the pave
N**** how bout that

Close range with the gadge get payed
First rapper to shoot off stage
Turn the front page the next day my life is like a book
A twenty four hour song without no hook

Millennium Thug computer chips up in my slug
Turn quarters when you turn quarters know who to plug
Thugs around me outside its grimmy outside
Better slide before you get bodied outside

[Chorus]

[Nashawn]
These are last words of a hanging slave
How could I forget this
I rob you put you on my hit list
Under my nails is dirty look at the grime

My burnt lips from the roach clips
How can I shine
Being broke and bag a dope b****
Powerful minds we brave men
I blow smoke and keep sayin

[Nas]
I'm a prison cell six by nine
Livin' hell stone wall metal bars for the gods in jail
My nickname the can, the slammer, the big house
I'm the place many fear cause there's no way out

I take the sun away put misery instead
When you wit me most folks consider you dead
I saw too many inmates fallin apart
Call for the gods and let them out when it's dark

Convicts think they alone but if they listen close
They can hear me groan touch the wall feel my pulse
All the pictures you put up is stuck to my skin
I hear ya prayers (even when ya whisperin)

I make it hotter in the summer colder in the winter
If the court paroal ya then another con enters
No remorse for your tears I seen em too often
When you cry I make you feel alive inside a coffin

Watch you when you eat play with you mind when you sleep
Make you dream that you free then make you wake up to me
Face to face with a cage no matter your age
I can shatter you turn you into a savage in rage

Change ya life that's if you get a chance to get out
'Cause only you and I know what sufferings about
Yo it's stunning when bed sheets become your woman
And I'm the one that gotcha weapons when the beef is coming

Maybe one day I'll open up my arms to release you
You'll always be my property n**** stay legal





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Words" by Nashawn Nas and Millennium Thug talks about the life of a hanging slave and a prisoner. Both Nas and Nashawn repeat the phrase, "These are the last words of a hanging slave, how could I forget this?" showing the significance of the struggles and injustices faced by slaves and prisoners throughout history.


The lyrics are filled with descriptions of the harsh realities of life as a prisoner, from dirty nails and burnt lips caused by smoking to the mental manipulation and emotional torment inflicted by the prison system. Nashawn also talks about his desire to be something more than just a bullet or a weapon, expressing a longing to break free from the cycle of violence and destruction.


In the second verse, Nas portrays himself as the prison cell, describing it as a living hell. He talks about the psychological torment inflicted by the prison system, from taking away the sun to making it cold in the winter. He also talks about the power he holds over the prisoners, making them feel alive inside a coffin and turning them into savage beings. The last few lines hint at the possibility of redemption and release, but also reinforce the idea that prisoners are still considered property and must stay legal.


Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the injustices faced by slaves and prisoners, and the psychological toll that the prison system can take on individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

These are last words of a hanging slave
Acknowledges the brutal history of slavery and the reality of being a victim of violence and oppression


How could I forget this
Reminds the listener to never forget the past and the struggle for equality


I rob you put you on my hit list
Boasts about the power and influence to take revenge against enemies


Under my nails are dirty look at the grime
Draws attention to the harsh realities and physical toll of a life of crime and violence


My burnt lips from the roach clips
Describes the effects of drug use and addiction


How can I shine
Questions the possibility of success and prosperity in a world full of struggle and obstacles


Being broke and bag a dope b****
Highlights the harsh reality of poverty and desperation forcing one to turn to illegal means to survive


Powerful mind we brave men
Proud of the strength and resilience it takes to endure and thrive in a difficult environment


I'm a blow smoke and keep sayin
Determined to keep fighting and resisting against oppression with the power of words and music


I want to be more than that bullet that go through ya zone
Aspires to be something bigger and better, to make an impact that lasts beyond just causing harm


want to be the lead that tear through ya skin and crack bones
Desires to have a strong impact and leave a lasting impression


want to be the heat you feel makin ya moan
Wants to bring intense emotion and passion to what they do


want to be the hospital bed that you lay on
Aspires to help and care for others rather than harm them


want to be the god you feel when you pray-on
Desires to have a position of power and influence that can positively impact others


It's Nashawn the type that get the hyper-con
Asserts their reputation and ability to intimidate others


I'm gonna kill something
Promises to act on their threats and use violence to assert power


Rap cats be real frontin
Calls out other rappers for lying and exaggerating their experiences


F*** shootin legs
Expresses a willingness to use lethal force rather than just injure someone


C*** back put his brains on the pave
Describes a violent and deadly act with a gun against an enemy


N**** how bout that
Challenges others to face the consequences of their actions or words


Close range with the gadge get payed
Uses a gun at close range for maximum impact and profit


First rapper to shoot off stage
Boasts about being the first in a violent act and asserting their dominance as a rapper


Turn the front page the next day my life is like a book
Feels like their life is constantly being scrutinized and judged by the public


A twenty four hour song without no hook
Describes their life as a continuous and repetitive struggle with no escape


Millennium Thug computer chips up in my slug
Boasts about using advanced technology in their weapons and tactics to gain an advantage


Turn quarters when you turn quarters know who to plug
Advises others to be careful and choose their associates wisely to avoid danger


Thugs around me outside its grimmy outside
Describes the harsh reality of life on the streets and the violence and danger that surrounds them


Better slide before you get bodied outside
Urges others to leave and avoid danger before they become the next victim


I'm a prison cell six by nine
Describes the inescapable and isolating nature of being in jail


Livin' hell stone wall metal bars for the gods in jail
Describes the harsh conditions of prison with no escape and limited rights


My nickname the can, the slammer, the big house
Lists some common names used for describing prison, emphasizing their severity and inescapability


I'm the place many fear cause there's no way out
Emphasizes the fear and hopelessness of being trapped in prison


I take the sun away put misery instead
Describes the psychological toll of being in jail with a lack of freedom and control over one's life


When you wit me most folks consider you dead
Highlights the social and emotional isolation that comes with being in jail


I saw too many inmates fallin apart
Acknowledges the damaging effects that prison can have on one's mental health and well-being


Call for the gods and let them out when it's dark
Describes the desperation and fear that leads people to turn to religion for comfort and hope


Convicts think they alone but if they listen close
Points out the hidden connections and shared experiences of those in prison despite their differences


They can hear me groan touch the wall feel my pulse
Personifies the physical and emotional pain and suffering that characterizes prison life


All the pictures you put up is stuck to my skin
Describes how the memories of loved ones and past experiences can torment someone in jail


I hear ya prayers (even when ya whisperin)
Suggests that even in the depths of despair and hopelessness, there is still a glimmer of hope and faith


I make it hotter in the summer colder in the winter
Highlights the inhumane conditions and lack of basic needs in prison


If the court paroal ya then another con enters
Explains the cycle of release and re-entry into the criminal justice system for many people


No remorse for your tears I seen em too often
Describes the dehumanizing and indifferent nature of the prison system


When you cry I make you feel alive inside a coffin
Emphasizes the emotional and psychological toll that being in prison can have on one's mental health and well-being


Watch you when you eat play with you mind when you sleep
Describes the invasive and controlling nature of the prison system


Make you dream that you free then make you wake up to me
Highlights the cruel and manipulative nature of the prison system, offering false hope and then taking it away


Face to face with a cage no matter your age
Emphasizes the dehumanizing and limiting nature of being in jail or prison


I can shatter you turn you into a savage in rage
Boasts about the power and influence to manipulate and control others, even turning them against themselves


Change ya life that's if you get a chance to get out
Acknowledges the difficulty of leaving the prison system and the importance of taking advantage of opportunities to reform


'Cause only you and I know what sufferings about
Reminds the listener that those who have experienced the hardships of prison or oppression truly understand the depth of pain and suffering


Yo it's stunning when bed sheets become your woman
Describes the loneliness and isolation of being in prison, relying on inanimate objects for comfort


And I'm the one that gotcha weapons when the beef is coming
Boasts about the power and influence to control and manipulate others, even having control over their weapons or actions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LESHAN LEWIS, NASIR JONES, NASHAWN JONES, JAMES N. WILLIAMS, CLARENCE SATCHELL, LEROY BONNER, MARSHALL EUGENE JONES, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, MARVIN R. PIERCE, WILLIAM BECK

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@Roseycapricorn

I'ma prison cell six by nine
Living hell stone wall metal bars for the gods in jail
My nickname the can, the slammer, the big house
I'm the place many fear cause there's no way out
I take the sun away put misery instead
When you wit me most folks consider you dead
I saw too many inmates falling apart
Call for the gods and let them out when it's dark
Convicts think they alone but if they listen close
They can hear me groan touch the wall feel my pulse
All the pictures you put up is stuck to my skin
I hear ya prayers (even when ya whispering)
I make it hotter in the summer colder in the winter
If the court paroal ya then another con enters
No remorse for your tears I seen em too often
When you cry I make you feel alive inside a coffin
Watch you when you eat play with you mind when you sleep
Make you dream that you free then make you wake up to me
Face to face with a cage no matter your age
I can shatter you turn you into a savage in rage
Change ya life that's if you get a chance to get out
Cause only you and I know what sufferings about
Yo it's stunning when bed sheets become your woman
And I'm the one that gotcha weapons when the beef is coming
Maybe one day I'll open up my arms to release you
You'll always be my property nigga stay legal



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@chukaye6677

"These are the LAST words of the hanging slave".....MY GOD. This line...

@nathanielbrown7027

Nas ain't got nothing more to prove to the rap game. He's official

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Nathaniel Brown 💯💯

@adamgordon2572

Nathaniel Brown : FACTS 🔥🔥

@josephtaylor2045

True Visionary... So dope

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Check

@ernblegend7691

Been official since the first LP 💯

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@qtheg.o.a.t4911

One of the best and deepest Nas verses ever

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Word. Nastradamus album is underrated. Nas had lyrical classics all over that. Project windows

@jeffreyanderson9392

Q the G.O.A.T for real when he talks as the prison, so fucking real... it’s a hidden gem 💎 only for the true nas fans

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