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The braggadocious side of Tupac was often displayed in his music, especially durring the death row era, but the more personal side of Tupac that had been present in earlier songs such as 'Brenda's Got a Baby' and 'Keep Ya Head Up' disappeared after his stint in jail.
Likely after the sexual assault trial and sentencing, he was cold to the world. Even though his carreer was at a high point, Tupac might have felt lost in this era of his life, which would account for his allegience to Suge Knight and Death Row.
The truer side of Tupac lives on in his early songs and poetry, while his colder and more vengeful side lives on in the later albums.
~ In the Event of My Demise ~
In the event of my Demise when my heart can beat no more I Hope I Die For A Principle or A Belief that I had Lived 4 I will die Before My Time Because I feel the shadow's Depth so much I wanted 2 accomplish before I reached my Death I have come 2 grips with the possibility and wiped the last tear from My eyes I Loved All who were Positive In the event of my Demise -by Tupac Shakur |
~ And 2Morrow ~
Today is filled with anger fueled with hidden hate scared of being outcast afraid of common fate Today is built on tragedies which no one wants 2 face nightmares 2 humanities and morally disgraced Tonight is filled with rage violence in the air children bred with ruthlessness because no one at home cares Tonight I lay my head down but the pressure never stops knawing at my sanity content when I am dropped But 2morrow I c change a chance 2 build a new Built on spirit intent of Heart and ideals based on truth and tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride 2 know I fought with all my heart 2 keep my dream alive -by Tupac Shakur |
~ Fallen Star ~
They could never understand what u set out 2 do instead they chose 2 ridicule u when u got weak they loved the sight of your dimming and flickering starlight How could they understand what was so intricate 2 be loved by so many, so intimate they wanted 2 c your lifeless corpse this way u could not alter the course of ignorance that they have set 2 make my people forget what they have done for much 2 long 2 just forget and carry on I had loved u forever because of who u r and now I mourn our fallen star -by Tupac Shakur |
~ The Rose that Grew From Concrete ~
Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk without having feet. Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams, it learned to breath fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete, when no one else ever cared. -by Tupac Shakur |
~ I Cry ~
Sometimes when I'm alone I Cry, Cause I am on my own. The tears I cry are bitter and warm. They flow with life but take no form I Cry because my heart is torn. I find it difficult to carry on. If I had an ear to confiding, I would cry among my treasured friend, but who do you know that stops that long, to help another carry on. The world moves fast and it would rather pass by. Then to stop and see what makes one cry, so painful and sad. And sometimes... I Cry and no one cares about why. -by Tupac Shakur |
~ Can You See the Pride in the Panther? ~
Can You See the Pride In the Panther As he grows in splendor and grace Topling obstacles placed in the way, of the progression of his race. Can You See the Pride In the Panther as she nurtures her young all alone The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it is planted in stone. Can You See the Pride In the Panthers as they unify as one. The flower blooms with brilliance, and outshines the rays of the sun. -by Tupac Shakur |
~ A Young Heart With An Old Soul ~
How can there be peace? How can I be in the depths of solitude When there are two inside of me? This duo in me causes the perfect opportunity To learn and live twice as fast As those who accept simplicity... -by Tupac Shakur |
~ Ambition Over Adversity ~
Take one's adversity Learn from their misfortune Learn from their pain Believe in something Believe in yourself Turn adversity into ambition Now blossom into wealth -by Tupac Shakur |