Unconditional Love
2Pac
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(What y'all want?) Unconditional Love (no doubt) Talking bout the stuff that don't wear off It don't fade It'll last for all these crazy days These crazy nights Whether you wrong or you right I'm a still love you Still feel you Still there for you No matter what (hehe) You will always be in my heart With unconditional love [Verse One:] Come listen to my truest thoughts, my truest feelings All my peers doing years beyond drug dealing How many caskets can we witness Before we see it's hard to live This life without God, so we must ask forgiveness Ask mama I got this urge to die Witness the tears falling free from my eyes Before she could reply Though we were born without a silver spoon My broken down TV, show cartoons in my living room (hey) One day I hope to make it A player in this game Mama don't cry, long as we try Maybe things change Perhaps it's just a fantasy A life where we don't need no welfare S*** with our whole family Maybe it's me that caused it The fighting and the hurting In my room crying cause I didn't want to be a burden Watch mama open up her arms to hug me And I ain't worried bout a damn thing, with unconditional love [Chorus: 2x] In this game the lesson's in your eyes to see Though things change, the future's still inside of me We must remember that tomorrow comes after the dark So you will always be in my heart, with unconditional love [Verse Two:] Just got the message you've been calling all week Been out here hustling on these streets, ain't had a chance to speak But you know, with you and me it's on G We could never be enemies, cause you been such a good friend to me Where would I be without my dogs No wonder why when times get hard Cause it ain't easy being who we are Driven by my ambitions, desire higher positions So I proceed to make Gs, eternally in my mission Is to be more than just a rap musician The elevation of today's generation If could make 'em listen Prison ain't what we need, no longer stuck in greed Time to play and strategize, my family's gotta eat When we make somethin' out of nothing No pleasure in the suffering, neighborhood would be good If they could cut out all the busting The liquor and the weed the cussing Sending love out to my block The struggle never stops (unconditional love) [Chorus] [Verse Three:] I'll probably never understand ya ways With everyday I swear I hear ya Trying to change your ways while gettin' paid at the same time Just had a baby with the same eyes Something inside, please let me die these are strange times How come I never made it Maybe it's the way the played it in my heart I knew one day I gotta be a star My hopes and all my wishes So many vivid pictures, and all the currency I'll never even get to see This fast life soon shatters Cause after all the lights and screams Nothing but my dreams matter Hoping for better days Maybe a peaceful night, baby don't cry Cause everything gonna be alright Just lay your head on my shoulder Don't worry bout a thing baby Girl I'm a soldier (huh) Never treated me bad, no matter who I was You still came with that, unconditional love [Chorus 3x until fade]
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Written by: JOHNNY LEE JACKSON, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Fintage House Publishing
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23 facts about this song
Historical Background"Unconditional Love" is a posthumous single by 2Pac from his 1997 album "Greatest Hits" and is widely respected for its powerful lyrics.
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CreationThe original version of this song was recorded in 1995, and it was later remixed by Johnny "J" for the album. The album version contains a new beat and vocals.
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ProductionsThe song is produced by Johnny “J,” who crafted many hits for 2pac both during his life and after, creating a signature sound for the artist.
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AuthorshipAlthough the song feels deeply personal to Tupac's life and struggles, it was actually originally written by Prince. Prince first presented the song to singer Tina Turner for her 1996 album "Wildest Dreams".
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Emotional RelevanceThe song is a powerful commentary on love being an emotion that transcends all barriers, including societal status and personal hardships. It's considered by fans as one of 2Pac's most heartfelt and emotional songs.
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PopularityAlthough "Unconditional Love" was not released as a single, it is one of 2Pac's most popular songs on digital platforms, with over 69 million streams on Spotify.
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LyricsThe song gauges the power of 'unconditional love' and 2Pac's belief in it. The lyrics discuss the challenges and struggles in his life and how he always strived to provide love to those around him, regardless of the situation.
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Unreleased VersionThere exists an alternate version of the song with some different lyrics that have never been officially released, but it has been circulated among fans online.
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Musical StyleThe song blends elements of West Coast hip hop with soulful singing in the chorus, highlighting 2Pac's versatility as an artist.
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InfluenceThe song and its message have been cited as an influence by several musicians, including Kendrick Lamar, who sampled it in his song "LOVE."
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Album Release"Unconditional Love" is a song by the American rapper 2Pac, released posthumously in 1997.
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Mysterious OriginThe song was notably not included on any of 2Pac's original studio albums and as such its recording date and location are unknown.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Unconditional Love" talk about the importance of love without conditions or limits and how it can provide a guiding light through life's hardships.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Johnny J, long-time collaborator with 2Pac.
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Inspiration from another SongThe song was inspired by another song of the same name recorded by the Motown group, "The Temptations" in 1968.
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Greatest Hits Album"Unconditional Love" is featured on the album "Greatest Hits," which contains the majority of 2Pac's most popular and influential songs.
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Prince InfluenceThere are rumors that the song was originally intended to be given to rapper MC Hammer, who was a friend of 2Pac's, but it later fell into the hands of 2Pac, after they both were influenced by Prince's song "Pop Life"
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Song Message2Pac's version of "Unconditional Love" deals with themes of poverty, violence, betrayal, and the struggle for hope amid harsh realities.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video released for the song "Unconditional Love".
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Single ReleaseDespite being one of 2Pac's lesser-known songs, "Unconditional Love" was released as a single, though it didn't gain much commercial success.
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Deep LyricsIts deep, heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery make it one of the highlights of 2Pac's discography among many fans.
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VersionsThere are two versions of the song available – the original and a slightly longer remixed version included on "Greatest Hits".
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Posthumous ReleaseLike many of 2Pac's later songs, "Unconditional Love" was released posthumously, adding a layer of sadness and poignancy to its message.
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