Until the End of Time

Words 2 My First Born (Remix)

2Pac

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[Chorus: 2Pac]

My words to my firstborn^✦

[Verse 2: 2Pac]

Since my very^✦ first day on this Earth, I was cursed^✦

So, I knew that the birth of a child would make my life worse

And though it hurt me, there was no distortion^✦

'Cause wild seeds can't grow, we need more abortions

Quiet your soul, 'cause you know what you had to do

And so did victims of a world they never^✦ came to

I understand it's a better^✦ day comin'^✦

Sometimes cats be sleepin' on the dead end, drivin'^✦ with the car runnin'^✦

Blinded, ain't no love in the hood, only^✦ hearts torn

Love letters to the innocent and unborn^✦

All the babies^✦ that died up on the table

Wasn't able to breathe, 'cause the family^✦ wasn't able

Can't blame her, I would do the same

All I could give her was my debt and my last name

'Cause in the game things change, livin'^✦ up and down

This hard life got me walkin'^✦ with my head down

Flashin' frowns wasn't meant to be, was I wrong?

But I'll never^✦ get to know, so I carry^✦ on

It's written for the young and dumb that wasn't born

My words to my firstborn—feel me!

[Chorus: 2Pac]

My words to my firstborn^✦

Mmm! (Yeah)

These are the words to my firstborn^✦

Hey, nigga,^✦ talk to your born!

Talk to your seed, nigga!^✦

[Verse 3: Nuttso]

Two thousand somethin'^✦ somethin'^✦ mention^✦ a new era^✦

A nigga's^✦ too real, now see shit too clear

See, there's^✦ more than just this scrilla and this tilt

(What else is it, dawg?) – the velvet^✦ and the silk

And makin'^✦ sure my kittens got they milk

(Hoo!) Gotta^✦ fill this mattress

Let my kids know I'm at this

Attack^✦ this, the Mack must roll, hood stroll

Ain't no question,^✦ is it? Above^✦ the Law hustlers

If it's related to chips, homie, we'll handle ya

[Verse 4: Cold 187um]

Yo, although^✦ we never^✦ take advantage

Though we always in the air thang

By all means, stack green

Gangsta lean

They say money^✦ make the world go 'round

So, only^✦ associate yourself with paper^✦ chasers and niggas^✦ that's truly^✦ down

And keep God first

And give thanks for the good times,^✦ as well as when it hurts

It's player haters every^✦ corner^✦ you hit

Touchin' their tits, hella^✦ thick, tryin' to get you for yo' grip

I know you stressed-out and fed-up

But come out, gun-blazin', and keep your head up

You can call it what you want to, but it ain't gon' change

Above^✦ the Law, 2Pac, O.G.'s in this rap game

And we done lived^✦ a long hard life

And we done shed so many^✦ tears under^✦ these bright lights

Y'all, although^✦ we grew up corrupted and scorned

We still got a lot of wisdom to give to our firstborn^✦

[Outro: 2Pac]

What you gon' tell your kids, nigga?^✦

Who was you? What was you doin'?

How did you put it down?

These my words to my motherfuckin'^✦ firstborn^✦

So, they can know, y'knahmean?^✦ Hehehe^✦

Ain't nothin'^✦ but a motherfuckin'^✦ rider^✦

Westside 'til I die, that's all it was

It's a crooked-ass hand they deal a motherfucker^✦

I just played to win, just played to win

Motherfucker^✦ gotta^✦ bet against the odds, y'knahmean?^✦

Technical Breakdown

8.7

Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres7.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control9.0

Performance and control

Computed Score8.74

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

2Pac utilizes a somber, rhythmic narrative to explore complex ethical themes, balancing raw personal confession with a social critique of systemic poverty, anchored by a masterful display of cadence and emotional conviction.

8.5

Multisyllabic

9.5

Internal Rhymes

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

7.5

Wordplay

Delivery

Multisyllabic rhyme chainsInternal rhyme densityConfessional narrative structureThematic parallelismAnaphoric repetition

Rhyme Architecture: 2Pac employs a sophisticated mix of end-rhyme couplets and frequent internal assonance. He utilizes a consistent 'earth/cursed/birth/worse' multisyllabic foundation that ties the opening bars together, shifting into more conversational, rhythmic pockets throughout the narrative.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"cats be sleepin' on the dead end, drivin' with the car runnin'"

① A literal description of people parked in a dangerous situation (dead end) risking carbon monoxide poisoning or being caught.② A metaphorical critique of stagnation and lack of awareness in the 'hood, where people are figuratively 'asleep' to their own destruction while continuing to cycle through the same self-destructive behaviors.

"All I could give her was my debt and my last name"

① A literal statement about inheriting financial struggle and a family identity.② A cynical reflection on the burden of lineage, where the 'name' and the 'debt' are inextricably linked as the only tangible things passed down to the next generation.

High level of emotional vulnerability and narrative cohesion

Strong command of cadence that enhances the somber tone

Effective use of recurring imagery (the table, the unborn child)

Excellent integration of social commentary into personal confession

The narrative focus is primarily linear rather than highly dense with metaphorical layering

Some lines rely on straightforward delivery that, while effective, lacks high-level lyrical complexity

Words 2 My First Born (Remix)

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