@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
2Pac, Intro:
Uh.. Hit ‘em with a little ghetto gospel
Chorus:
Elton John:
Those who wish to follow me
2Pac: My ghetto gospel
Elton John:
I welcome with my hands
And the red sun sinks at last into the hills of gold
And peace to this young warrior without the sound of guns
2Pac:
If I could recollect before my hood dayz
I’d sit and reminisce, nigga and bliss on the good dayz.
I stop and stare at the younger, my heart goes to'em
They tested, it was stress that they under.
And nowadays, things changed
Everyone’s ashamed of the youth cuz the truth looks strange
And for me it’s reversed, we left em a world thats cursed, and it hurts
Cuz any day they’ll push the button.
And yall condemned like malcom x and uncle bob
They died for nuthin.
Dont let them get me teary, the world looks dreary
But when you wipe your eyes you see it clearly.
Theres no need for you to fear me.
If you take the time to hear me, maybe you can learn to cheer me.
It aint about black or white, cuz we’re human
I hope you see the light before its ruined
My ghetto gospel
[Chorus x3 ( 2Pac Ghetto Gospel Lyrics )]
2Pac:
Tell me do you see that old lady, aint it sad
Livin out a bag, plus she’s glad for the little things she has
And over there there’s a lady, crack got her crazy.
Guess who’s givin birth to a baby
I don’t trip and let it fade me, from out of the fryin pan
We jump into another form of slavery.
Even now i get discouraged.
Wonder if they take it all back will i still keep the courage
I refuse to be a role model.
I take hoes, keep control, drink out my old bottle.
I make mistakes, but learn from everyone.
And when its said and done,
Ill bet this brother be a better one.
If I’m upset, you don’t stress.
Never forget, god hasn’t finished with me yet.
I feel his hands on my brain.
When i write ryhmes, i go blind, and let the lord do his thang.
But am i less holy,
Cuz I choose to puff a blunt and drink a beer with my homies
Before we find world peace
We gotta find peace in that war on the streets
My ghetto gospel.
[Chorus x3 ( 2Pac Ghetto Gospel Lyrics )]
Uh.. Hit ‘em with a little ghetto gospel
Chorus:
Elton John:
Those who wish to follow me
2Pac: My ghetto gospel
Elton John:
I welcome with my hands
And the red sun sinks at last into the hills of gold
And peace to this young warrior without the sound of guns
2Pac:
If I could recollect before my hood dayz
I’d sit and reminisce, nigga and bliss on the good dayz.
I stop and stare at the younger, my heart goes to'em
They tested, it was stress that they under.
And nowadays, things changed
Everyone’s ashamed of the youth cuz the truth looks strange
And for me it’s reversed, we left em a world thats cursed, and it hurts
Cuz any day they’ll push the button.
And yall condemned like malcom x and uncle bob
They died for nuthin.
Dont let them get me teary, the world looks dreary
But when you wipe your eyes you see it clearly.
Theres no need for you to fear me.
If you take the time to hear me, maybe you can learn to cheer me.
It aint about black or white, cuz we’re human
I hope you see the light before its ruined
My ghetto gospel
[Chorus x3 ( 2Pac Ghetto Gospel Lyrics )]
2Pac:
Tell me do you see that old lady, aint it sad
Livin out a bag, plus she’s glad for the little things she has
And over there there’s a lady, crack got her crazy.
Guess who’s givin birth to a baby
I don’t trip and let it fade me, from out of the fryin pan
We jump into another form of slavery.
Even now i get discouraged.
Wonder if they take it all back will i still keep the courage
I refuse to be a role model.
I take hoes, keep control, drink out my old bottle.
I make mistakes, but learn from everyone.
And when its said and done,
Ill bet this brother be a better one.
If I’m upset, you don’t stress.
Never forget, god hasn’t finished with me yet.
I feel his hands on my brain.
When i write ryhmes, i go blind, and let the lord do his thang.
But am i less holy,
Cuz I choose to puff a blunt and drink a beer with my homies
Before we find world peace
We gotta find peace in that war on the streets
My ghetto gospel.
[Chorus x3 ( 2Pac Ghetto Gospel Lyrics )]
Lyrics submitted by LimpNJen
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