U can be touched
Outlawz & 2Pac Lyrics

Life, what the f*** is life for n****s like us?
We question our purpose in life as black individuals, given the challenges we face.

Been waking up to another muthaf***in' day
Our daily lives are full of struggles and challenges.

I'm the type of soldier,
As a black person, I have to be strong and endure the difficulties of life.

A n**** that seen everything in my muthaf***in' eyes
I have witnessed many tragic events throughout my life.

I seen my parents get killed To my muthaf***in' eyes
I witnessed the murder of my own parents.

I seen my brother kill his-self in my eyes
I saw my brother commit suicide in front of me.

I seen Pac, yak, die in the struggle in my eyes
I watched Tupac Shakur die while fighting for what he believed in.

So I know anybody can be touched
Given the hardships we face, anyone can become a victim of violence.

You know what I mean?
Do you understand the gravity of our situation?

Oh God forgive me
I ask for forgiveness for my sins and mistakes.

Somebody please say a prayer for me
I seek the help of others to pray for me and my troubled life.

Needed my parents
I long for the love and support of my parents, but they were never there.

But they was never there for me
My parents were absent in my life, leaving me to struggle alone.

Believe in everything they feed me
I trust and accept everything that I am told and taught, even if it may not be true.

I'm seeing demons
I am plagued by my fears and anxieties, and am struggling to cope with them.

I wake up screaming
I am tormented by nightmares and traumatic memories.

Who believe me or was I dreaming?
I question whether what I see and experience is reality or just a nightmare.

Five fingers on the .45 chrome
I hold a gun, ready to defend myself from any threats.

Dead aim at my brain, infrared with no lights on
I am prepared to take a life if it means protecting my own.

I ain't afraid to die, I want to see what's after this
I am not afraid of death, and am curious about what happens after we die.

I'm living blind writing rhymes Til they capture this
I am expressing myself through music, hoping to leave a lasting legacy before I die.

And if we die let the world understand why
If we are killed, we want the world to know why we fought and died.

Soldier my eyes hate to see a young thug cry
As a tough individual, it pains me to see other young people cry or suffer.

They seeing us inside a casket That's how they see us
The world sees us as dangerous individuals who are destined to end up in a casket.

Oh God forgive us ghetto bastards
We ask for forgiveness for being born into poverty and difficult circumstances.

We human beings
Despite our struggles and hardships, we are still human beings who deserve respect and dignity.

They leaving us inside this hell-hole Just waiting to fail so they tell us That's what jail for
The system is designed to punish and confine us, rather than help us overcome our obstacles and succeed.

Adolescence young teens turned violent
Many young people living in poverty turn to violence as a means of survival or coping with their situations.

It's floating, in a world turned silent
Violence and crime have become normalized in our communities, despite the lack of attention or support from society.

'Cause you could be touched
Anyone, regardless of background or status, can become a victim of violence.

Young n****s in the wild life
Young black people living in poverty are forced to live dangerous and difficult lives.

Criminal mind of a juvenile still live a child life
Despite being involved in crime and violence, many young people still retain their innocence and naivety.

Thinking he can make his pay Too in a rush, n****s better slow down 'Cause you can be touched
Many young people turn to crime as a means of earning money, but they need to be careful as they can easily become victims of violence.

I live life High Speed Moving a million miles per hour Towards my destiny
I am constantly on the move, pushing myself towards success and my goals.

Making decisions carelessly
I make decisions without fully considering the consequences or risks involved.

Yeah it's me, yo n**** man child
I am a young man who is still immature and inexperienced.

Bomb first stand proud Ain't looking for hand-outs
I am ready to take bold actions and stand up for myself, rather than rely on others for help.

Twenty-five years up in this b**** And I'll be damned if I ain't leaving rich And leave my kids a grip
I am determined to succeed and become wealthy, so that I can provide for my children and leave them a legacy.

I let my blood drip off in this thug s***
I am willing to sacrifice and shed blood for my affiliation with the thug lifestyle.

You can be touched, I catch you slippin' while I'm on a money mission
Anyone can become a victim of violence, especially if they are in the way of my personal financial goals.

Like right now, 30 dollars to my John Hancock Try to get mo' so my s*** don't flock
I need money now to avoid financial problems and continue succeeding.

I lick off shots for everything they owe me
I am willing to use violence to get back what is owed to me.

And when it's my time to go I pray the Lord hold me (You can be touched)
I know that anyone, including myself, can become a victim of violence and am prepared to face whatever comes next.

I was born in the city that never sleeps Schooled by the realest of the real n****s That ever breathed
I was raised in a tough urban environment and learned from those who have endured similar struggles.

And I was big when I was young And now I see that I was dumb
I used to think I was tough and invincible when I was young, but now I realize how naive and foolish I was.

My n****, Lonnie just got hit with 10, 10 years For trusting a friend They left him stuck in the Penn
My friend Lonnie was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trusting someone he thought was a friend.

I love him, we all here just to die here, plus Nobody cares what got here Touched by a angel and kissed by the Lord Praise the thug ways and I'll never be bored
We are all destined to die, and no one really cares about our struggles or what we have been through. We embrace our tough lifestyles and find comfort in them.

Y'all praise the thug ways So forever it's on, baby
We embrace and celebrate our tough lifestyles, and will continue living this way no matter what.

Why grieve this life Planted by the fiends and pipes Green lights so I'm seeing-seeing everything twice
There is no point in grieving over the harsh realities of life, which are caused by drugs and violence. I am constantly paranoid and seeing things twice due to my experiences.

Pretty much of nothing nice (Naw) we sucking it up Even when we get a job, we f***ing it up
Life is tough and unpleasant, and we have to accept it. Even when we have jobs, we often fail and struggle to succeed.

Like it can't happen to us I could never be a bum Yeah right, you wound up one
We often think we are invincible and exempt from poverty or failure, but this is not always the case and we may end up struggling ourselves.

God forbid I'm touched, y'all keep living it up Look and learn Next it could be your turn, word
I hope I am not a victim of violence, but it could happen to anyone. Learn from my experiences and be prepared for whatever may happen next.

Yes this a felonies' hobby That got me here thinking robbery Day to day all year long Teflon protects my body
Being involved in criminal activities is a dangerous and risky hobby, but it has become a way of life for me. I protect myself with a bulletproof vest to avoid being shot.

It's such unimportant in this criminal cartel I'm caught and supporting me So in these streets of hockey I play the goalie, Secretz to war licks, and score s*** Share between clients and homies
In the criminal world, I am just another small and unimportant player. I rely on the support of my associates and use secret tactics to protect myself and succeed. I share my earnings with those I trust.

Remember what Patcino told me Before he past Watch them clowns with them crocodile smiles Cause they phony, I get that cash, stay lonely
I will always remember the advice my friend Patcino gave me before he died, warning me to stay away from fake people with hidden agendas. I will work hard for my money and stay isolated to protect myself.

And I'm point like a thong And it's survive for the strong Living outside the laws of this crooked world I was born touched
I am precise and focused like a sniper, and only the strong will survive in this unjust world. I was born into poverty and violence, but still strive to succeed and overcome.