I've always wondered what it's like
To travel through dimensions
I heard It takes a lot of energy
So I can't take the tension
I see the neon and pastel alike
I can't really tell the difference
When it's the same calming color
I always fall into submission
Can't you see it gleaming
I can always tell because I'm hearing
Up and the down the floor Purple
Can't take it anymore it's Purple
There's no need to lie
No need to say goodbye
Always watching the signs
It's okay to cry
I hear my voice echoing
Taking time to listen it's exhilarating
My reflection doesn't define who I am
Cause when I look in the mirror I finally understand
Breaking through the walls
Purple
Up and down the halls it's
Purple
In between my eyes
There are no more lies
No way out besides
It's okay to cry


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    One of his best... I think when he says my state of my mind is all pruple its him gettin high to escape shiit

    snipersnillon December 01, 2007   Link
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    I think the 2nd verse is an open letter to Suge Knight. "Yall ready to kill his momma" I think is referring to 2Pac's mom.

    Jamie Starron February 22, 2008   Link
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    whoo...amazing song

    thaballaon January 15, 2009   Link
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    This song is amazing...

    MARS is purpleon May 08, 2010   Link
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    I second Jamie Starr... I felt like Nas was aiming at Suge Knight with the second verse

    cubanmike1984on November 21, 2010   Link
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    there's no doubt the purple he is referring to is chronic. i've grown up with nas from his first album, and i've got to say this is my fav from him. he paints a perfect picture on multiple subjects in this song. this one gives pac a run for this money.

    diamenzon December 29, 2011   Link
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    He's referring to The Color Purple, it's a movie with Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah...and the main character's name is Cecie, which he alludes to in the song.

    Elidvon December 10, 2013   Link

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