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A coward dies a thousand times, a soldier dies but once.

After a long day of trying, to make my songs pay, making love all day against the wall in the hallway.

Ain't a woman alive that could take my mama's place

All B.S. aside, it all comes down to... we got to survive. I mean, even warriors put their spears down on Sundays. We got to survive here in this country... 'cause I'm not going back to Africa. We got to survive here. And for us to survive here-White folks, Black folks, Korean folks, Mexican folks, Puerto Ricans-we got to understand each other.

All good niggers, all the niggers who change the world, die in violence. They don't die in regular ways.

All I'm trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.

All the Hennessy and weed can't hide, the pain i feel inside, its like I'm living just to die.

A lot of people, black, white, mexican, young or old, fat or skinny have a problem being true to they self. They have a problem looking in the mirror and looking directly into their own souls. Only reason I am who I am today is because I can look directly into my face and find my soul

And did you ever stop to think that im old enough to go to war but i aint old enough to drink.

And even though i act crazy I gotta thank the lord that you made meh.

And every breath I breathe untill the moment I'm deceased. Will be another moment ballin' as a 'G'.

And everyday I read the paper, there's another lie. They show my picture for the crimes of another guy.

And I hope I'm forgiven for Thug Livin when I die.

And in turn I'm hostile guess you could call me anti-social. Niggaz shakin like they caught the holy ghost when I approach em.

And I... started off dumb, raised by the hoodrats, listen to the radio wishin that i could rap.

And now i'm like a major threat, 'Cause I remind you of the things you were made to forget.

And still, the best of us build, and reach monetary gains. Some of us kill, but still, most of us can change.

And thats the way it was and thats the way the cookie crumbles

As wars come and go, my soldier stays eternal

A woman bought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one.

Be an individual, work hard, study, get your mind straight, and trust nobody.

Before we find world peace, we gotta find peace in the war on the streets.

Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can ever see and feel.

Be grateful for blessings, Don't ever change, keep your essence. The power is in the people and politics we address.

Being in Marin City was like a small town so it taught me to be more [straightforward] with my style. Instead of of being so metaphorical with the rhyme, I was encouraged to go straight at it and hit it dead on and not waste time trying to cover thingsIn Marin City it seemed like things were real country. Everything was straightforward. Poverty was straightforward.

Bill Clinton, Mr. Bob Dole, You too old to understand tha way tha game is told.

Born through hard times, Ghetto child of mine. I wonder if you have to suffer for your father's crimes.

Break the chains in our brains that make us fear.

Burnin' churches, fearin' God, Who can be so cruel, We all ignorant to AIDS, Till it happens to you.

Bury me smilin' with G's in my pocket, Have a party at my funeral let every rapper rock it Let the hoes that I used to know, from way before Kiss me from my head to my toe, Gimme a paper and pen so I can write about my life of sin, Couple bottles of gin, in case I don't get in.

But I see now that whether I show up for work or not, the evil forces are going to beat me. They're going to come 100 percent, so if I dont be 100 percent pure-hearted, I'm going to lose. And thats why I'm losing.

But please don't cry, dry your eyes, never let up Forgive but don't forget, girl keep your head up

But tomorrow I see a change, a chance to build anew, built on Spirit, intent of heart, and ideas based on truth. Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong ideas of pride. I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.

Can't close my eyes cause all I see is terror I hate the man in the mirror Cause his reflection makes the pain turn realer

Can the Lord forgive me? Got the spirit of a thug in me.

Can't nobody touch me right now. Maybe next month all of this will be over. But this month I'm takin' every movin' target out.

Can’t sleep ‘cause all the dirt make my heart hurt

Can you imagine what it's like for you to be who I am, who I was, and for them to say that I raped a woman? And for the whole world to actually be entertaining the thought that you raped a woman. That's hell.

Cry later, but for now, let's enjoy the laughter.

Dear Mama, don't cry, your baby boy's doin' good, Tell the homies I'm in heaven, and they ain't got hoods. Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook, Drippin' peppermint Schnapps, with Jackie Wilson, and Sam Cooke.

Dear mama, yo baby boys doing fine tell the homies I'm in heaven and they aint got hoods.

Death or success is what I quest, cause I'm fearless.

Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete proving nature's laws wrong it learned 2 walk without having feet

Don't believe everything you hear: Real eyes, Realize, Real lies

Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn't make it.

Don't change on me. Don't extort me unless you intend to do it forever.

Don't cry through your dispair.

Don't support the phonies, SUPPORT THE REAL

Dre was one of my heros in the music industry. If he's not down for his homeboys, I don't wanna be a part of him or around him.

Driving by my ambitions, desire higher positions, to see eternally and my mission, to be more than just a rap musician.