Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise

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Tommy Boy Records is a legendary Hip Hop & Electronic record label founded in New York City in 1981. The label is credited with launching the careers of notable legends Queen Latifah, House of Pain, Coolio and Naughty By Nature.

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Lyrics:
[Verse 1: Coolio]
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left
‘Cause I've been blastin' and laughin' so long
That even my momma thinks that my mind is gone
But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it
Me be treated like a punk, you know that's unheard of
You better watch how you talkin' and where you walkin'
Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk
I really hate to trip, but I gotta loc
As they croak, I see myself in the pistol smoke
Fool, I'm the kinda G that little homies wanna be like
On my knees in the night, sayin' prayers in the street light

[Hook 1: LV]
Keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Been spending most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
We keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
We keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise

[Verse 2: Coolio]
Look at the situation they got me facin'
I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the street
So I gotta be down with the hood team
Too much television watching, got me chasing dreams
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my ten in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I'm a loc'd out gangsta, set trippin' banger
And my homies are down, so don't arouse my anger
Fool, death ain't nothin' but a heart beat away
I'm livin' life do or die, what can I say?
I'm 23 now but will I live to see 24?
The way things is going I don't know

[Hook 2: LV]
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me?

[Hook 1]
Keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Been spending most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
We keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
We keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise

[Verse 3: Coolio]
Power and the money, money and the power
Minute after minute, hour after hour
Everybody's running, but half of them ain't lookin'
It's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin'
They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me
If they can't understand it, how can they reach me?
I guess they can't, I guess they won't
I guess they front; that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool!

[Hook 1]
Keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
Been spending most their lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
We keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise
We keep spending most our lives
Livin' in a gangsta's paradise

[Hook 2]
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me?
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me?

#RIPCoolio #TommyBoyRecords #HipHop50

[m.a....]

This is one of the best rap songs in.the history

[kaileyreyess]

The first rap song I have ever heard that didn't have a single curse word! 🔥

[heavnnnsent]

Always loved this song, so shocking to hear Coolio passed away today at age 59, gone too soon. Respect

[uncommonbat]

This is real rap. Talking about the struggle of being raised in the hood, being black in America.
Rap today about fucking bitches, purple drink and smoking weed.
This is real rap. Best rap song of all time. Spitting facts and delivering the truth. Greatest rapper of all time.

[denisa]

This is better than all of the rap songs today!

[openmindz]

RIP Cool IO
Fly high, my condolences to his Family and loved ones.
Truly one of a kind!
👑🙏🏼✝️🕊️✨✨😢

[SleepFan]

Coolio's biggest hit and possibly the single greatest hip hop song. Coolio sounds so sincere in his well wishing for the black community and sorrow for violence in the hood. Massive beat with L.V.'s powerful hook = CLASSIC

[sucioxino]

Keep Spending Most Our Lives Living In Gangsta's Paradise•


Great Song.

[tickedoffnow]

One of the most important Songs ever written ❤❤

[TheRealMagicMan]

0:47 ''jeez calm down''

[earlperson]

REST IN

I'M NOT A RAP FAN....
BUT THIS
GOT TO ME....
THANKS
MAN
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
🥺😢😢😢

[dianaas]

The only rap song i’ve heard that talks deep about what its like being a gangster. There loads of people saying “Oh, i’m such a gangster”. Some people don’t understand how dangerous it could be. Not aimed at everyone! I respect everyones opinions so tell me yours in the comments, Maybe i’m wrong? 💞☺️

[i-]

I love this song and I can't think of another rap song as meaningful and heartbreaking as this one. What a masterpiece!

[RapFanaticever]

R.I.P. Coolio . I was OBSESSED with Gangsta's Paradise and Dangerous Minds when I was a kid . So thit hurts . Thank you for all the years of music

[alaynaabshire]

Música que incentiva qualquer um na vida
This is one of the best rap songs in.the history

[potatoface]

La busqué, y la busqué, y la encontré, hay que brindar honores a los que aún no la encuentran

[joseantoniojose]

This is and will continue being One the Best songs of the whole times. A song with a thrutfull messagge which simply explains the thruth which is, Yes at street there is easy money, pleasures, happiness and everything but after a moment you will see your best partner in front of you shooting you. Soo the street is a Paradise but a fake Paradise.

[marcohartge]

Give his soul straight to shine in heavenly peace, forever 📯 😃 🌷

[tico]

This song is history in Hip Hop Culture! Pura Vida! 🇨🇷 Incredible Quality! 🤙🔝

[kevingomez]

*SONIC AND PARAMOUNT WANT TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*