don't cry
Sade Ft. 2Pac Lyrics

Baby don't cry
Don't give up hope and keep strong in the face of adversity.

I hope you got your head up
I hope that you maintain a positive outlook.

Even when the road is hard, never give up
Do not surrender when faced with challenges.

Keep ya head up
Stay confident and keep pushing forward.

Now here's a story 'bout a woman with dreams
The following narrative is about a woman who had aspirations.

So picture perfect at thirteen, an ebony queen
She was stunning and flawless, even at a young age.

Beneath the surface it was more than just a crooked smile
She had more struggles than met the eye.

Nobody knew about her secret so it took a while
She kept her struggles hidden, so it took time for people to understand.

I could see a tear fall slow down her black cheek
I saw her cry and was able to empathize with her pain.

Sheddin' quiet tears in the back seat
She was crying silently in the back of the car.

So when she asked me: "What would you do if it was you?"
She posed a hypothetical situation to me.

Couldn't answer such a horrible pain to live through
I couldn't even imagine going through such a difficult experience.

I tried to trade places in the tragedy
I attempted to imagine myself in her shoes.

I couldn't picture three crazed niggas grabbin' me
I couldn't envision myself being assaulted by three attackers.

For just a moment I was trapped in the pain
I empathized with her pain for a moment.

Lord, come and take me
I wanted to escape the situation and be relieved of my pain.

Four niggas violated
She was assaulted by four individuals.

They chased, and they raped me
She was pursued and sexually assaulted.

Even though it wasn't me, I could feel the grief
Although I wasn't the victim, I was overwhelmed with emotions for her.

Thinkin' with your brains blown that would make the pain go
Suicidal thoughts as a result of the trauma would not alleviate the suffering.

No! You got to find a way to survive
One must push through and find a way to keep going.

'Cause they win when your soul dies
Those who inflict harm on you succeed when you are broken and defeated.

Forget him, girl, (forget him, girl) he ain't gon' never change
Don't waste your time on someone who will never change their ways.

I ain't no hater, but that nigga lost in the game
I'm not trying to hate, but he is consumed by his lifestyle.

After the bright lights and big thangs
After experiencing success and extravagance.

He probably could love you, but he in love with the struggle
He might have the capability to love, but he is in love with the challenging lifestyle.

Everyday, his mind on gettin mo' (gettin' mo')
Everyday, he is thinking about earning more money.

And never your feelings, he's chasin' millions fo' sho'
He doesn't prioritize your emotions and is only focused on obtaining wealth.

Uh oh (uh oh), now you 'bout to have his baby? (damn)
Uh oh, now you're pregnant with his child?

Another wild-ass nigga that's gon' drive you crazy
Another reckless individual who will make your life difficult.

You got too much mo' livin' to do
You have too many things left to experience in life.

I'm spittin' this to you
I'm telling you this advice.

'Cause you deserve more than what he givin' to you (that's right)
You are worthy of more than what he is providing in the relationship.

Beautiful, black, precious, and complicated
You are gorgeous, valuable, and multifaceted.

A new millennium dime-piece, so fine she
A stunning woman from the present day.

Got 'em all stuck, standin' still when she come through
She has the ability to captivate people's attention and stop them in their tracks.

Baby, take a little mo' time
Take a little more time to find someone who truly values you.

Love'll find you and show us the sky's blue
When you find love, it will bring color and brightness to your world.

Somebody other than me gon' give you everything you need, feel me? (Don't cry)
Someone else will give you the love and care you deserved, don't cry.

I'm tryin' to do all that I can, from jump
I'm doing everything I can to help you from the start.

Now you losin', you was choosin' the wrong man
You made a mistake in choosing the wrong partner.

Dealt the wrong hand, you was young and beautiful
You were dealt an unfortunate hand, although you were young and attractive.

Lost and turned out, what you let that nigga do to you? (Damn)
You are confused and hurt, what did he do to you?

I knew her since elementary, she blew a kiss to me
I have known her since childhood, when she showed me affection.

Wrote me a note in crayon, wantin' to get with me
She expressed her interest in me when we were young.

We was kids, now she got three kids
We were children, but now she has three children.

They see their father e'ryday, and they don't know who he is
Her children see their father daily, but don't know his real identity.

Seen him last night, homey roll a E-class
I saw him last night, driving a luxurious car.

Mad cheese in the stash, still a deadbeat dad
He has a lot of money but still doesn't provide for his children.

I bring her Pampers and food, just to stop through
I visit her and provide necessities like diapers and food.

But those ain't my seeds, nothin' really I could do (nah)
Those aren't my children, so my ability to help is limited.

I feel pity for you, you ain't even his wife
I feel sorry for you, you're not even his spouse.

Seventeen with three kids
She had three children at the age of 17.

Locked down for life
She is trapped in her current situation.

Shoulda chose me
She should have picked me instead of him.

She 'bout to O.D. from the pressure
She is feeling overwhelmed and may resort to harmful behavior.

Hell nah, I won't let her
I won't allow her to suffer alone.

For all the ladies (Soulshock, Karlin)
This song is for all the women out there.

Got to keep your head up {keep your head up}
Keep your chin up and stay positive.

Makaveli the Don
The late Tupac Shakur, also known as Makaveli.

(Head up)
Stay strong and optimistic.

Aight?
Understand?