Lost Souls
Tupac Ft. Outlawz Lyrics
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[Tupac]
Cause I hate to spend
My life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time! (Lost Soul)
How it start, how it start
Started off with, runnin from copses duck and hide from helicopters
We open fire, who can stop us
Gettin twenty-five to life, if the judge don't like us
In my clearest pictures, I see authorities itchin to get us
ATF state feds scandalous bitches
I wasn't promised to it, wasn't bitter or sweet
See if a, nigga don't hustle then the nigga don't eat
Only streets livin do or die circle complete
Repetitive motions and felons in the rush for cheese
Please understand my history a man of many acts
Livin Thug Life, comin equipped, with many gats
Maybe I was just a Lost Soul, trapped in time
Livin in between life, and the cracks were blind
Even though we had hope for dreams that never came
Yet and still we all feel pain
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time! Stranded in the County in the worst way
Hell of a way to spend my twenty-first birthday
Born in the ghetto as a street thug
It's for the neighborhood and weed spots that we love
Lost Souls...
Lost Souls nigga, for my homeboys that passed on
Words from the mind of a Lost Soul
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time!
[Young Noble]
My brother Sean, first on my list, he stuck with
a three-five when he get out would I be dead or alive
He taught me the rules so much, but still In Thugs I Trust
When in danger never hesitate to keep my fuckin trap shut
My Mom Dukes got a little bit of Thug in her
The Devil loves sinners crackheads and drug dealer
Sometimes I feel like the streets are takin over
Never stayin sober, the brain over and over backtrack
My stack's fat, I used to take new
One love to my crew aiyyo this one's for you
[Tupac]
R.I.P., rest in peace to Moo Brown
Know what we gotta do baby, one-time
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time!
(repeat 2X)
One-time! One-time! One-time!
[Idi Amin]
I was born twenty-two years ago, yesterday
But see I saw no reason for me to celebrate, let me demonstrate
Entered the world from out a poisonous womb
Heroin bein consumed already predicitin my doom, soon
to be one of the many misguided
Always the first one on the block to be done tried it and liked it
Lost before I had a chance to find my way
Now I travel through life, not knowin the time of day
Crime for pay, I'm on my way, but don't know, where I'ma end up
I swear to God, it's just a setup
And these are the words from the mind of a Lost Soul (I'ma Lost Soul)
[Tupac]
Just wait until rain turn to sunshine
Cause I hate to spend, my life, my life, my life, my life
Duckin one-time!
(repeat 8X)
All of y'all, keepin y'all in health
To all of y'all, keepin y'all in health
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself
(repeat 2X)
For all my Doggz, keepin y'all in health
Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself
(repeat 3X)
Throw your hands up (4X to fade)
The Tupac Ft. Outlawz's song, Lost Souls, talks about the struggles of being a young person, living a life of crime, and trying to make a better life for oneself despite facing systemic oppression from law enforcement agencies. The lyrics start with Tupac expressing his frustration with living a life where he is constantly running away from the police. He goes on to describe the plight of young people who are forced into a life of crime, hoping for a righteous existence. He is aware of the authorities and their motives but cannot escape the cycle of crime and punishment. Tupac acknowledges the harsh reality of living a life of crime - endless repetitive motions, felons in the rush for cheese, and living a do-or-die existence.
The second half of the song features Young Noble, who talks about his own life and the lives of his loved ones who have passed away. He acknowledges his mother's struggles with drug addiction and talks about his fear of being caught in the never-ending cycle of the streets. He praises his friends who have lost their lives and ends the verse with a tribute to them. Idi Amin's verse follows, where he talks about his own struggles of growing up in a toxic environment and succumbing to drug addiction. He talks about his misguided youth and his path of life, essentially being uncertain and directionless.
Overall, Lost Souls is a song that talks about the harsh realities of living a life of crime and its consequences. It sheds light on the experiences of the youth and the oppressive nature of law enforcement agencies. The song also pays tribute to those who have died as a result of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I hate to spend My life, my life, my life, my life Duckin one-time!
Tupac hates spending his life constantly avoiding the police
How it start, how it start Started off with, runnin from copses duck and hide from helicopters We open fire, who can stop us
The Outlawz and Tupac started out evading the police by running and hiding, but eventually turned to violence
Only streets livin do or die circle complete Repetitive motions and felons in the rush for cheese
Life on the streets is dangerous and full of criminal behavior, with everyone fighting for money and survival
Maybe I was just a Lost Soul, trapped in time Livin in between life, and the cracks were blind Even though we had hope for dreams that never came Yet and still we all feel pain
Tupac feels like he's stuck in between life and death, unsure of his fate. Despite hoping for a better future, he and others still experience pain and suffering
Stranded in the County in the worst way Hell of a way to spend my twenty-first birthday Born in the ghetto as a street thug
Tupac finds himself stuck in county jail, which is a terrible way to spend his 21st birthday. He was born into poverty and a life of crime
My brother Sean, first on my list, he stuck with a three-five when he get out would I be dead or alive
Young Noble's brother Sean is in prison and he worries about whether he'll survive once released back into the dangerous streets
I swear to God, it's just a setup And these are the words from the mind of a Lost Soul (I'ma Lost Soul)
Idi Amin feels like his life is a setup, and he considers himself a lost soul
All of y'all, keepin y'all in health To all of y'all, keepin y'all in health Just to see you smile and enjoy yourself
Tupac and the Outlawz want everyone to be healthy and happy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, MICHAEL A. MURPHY, RUFUS LEE COOPER, SEAN C. THOMAS, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikepierce7766
Pac music was so deep, Bro was the greatest to ever do it. It’s 2023 and you can still feel the passion he put in his lyrics rip 😢
@andrewrich6905
Pac's music is a cure for your soul...full of emotions!!!!
@TheStrengthHouse
thats what i always tell people who dont listen to pac. its like many packages filled with pure emotions
@manuginobilisbaldspot424
I've always said that's why he's my GOAT. Wasn't the best lyricist, didn't have the best flow, but no one ever made you feel what they were feeling about EVERYTHING more than Pac. Ever. When he was angry, you got angry. We he was happy, it made you happy rappin' along. He's the pathos of hip hop...the emotional soul. And everyone's that's 1/2 way decent has been trying tap in to that ever since.
@Gnrz45
Amen
@ahriandavhian5642
Every single time.......the amount of stuff he's gotten me through is chilling
@ahriandavhian5642
And why do people say he wasn't the best lyricist??? He didn't have a dope flow??? Have y'all even listened to all his music?? Tupac was lyrically genius.
@JJB855
20th century Shakespeare, this song is a true masterpiece.
@TraceyEasterPhotography
Yes indeed and I'd rather listen to Pac than read Shakespeare 🤣🤣🤣
@herodinero
@luke assad pac was pac , he would of been the same whenever , just got company on the way to ride with him🙌🏽