Who Do U Believe In

Kadafi, 2Pac

About Who Do U Believe In

"Who Do U Believe In" is a song by late American rapper 2Pac. It was released on November 1, 1999 as the second single from the compilation album Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000. The song features Yaki Kadafi, Nanci Fletcher, and Big Pimpin' Delemond. The song features a sample from Jamiroquai's Manifest Destiny. The single peaked at number 56 in the airplay chart. The song also makes an appearance on 2Pac's eighth studio album and third posthumous album, Better Dayz.


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2002
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Let us pray
Heavenly Father, hear a nigga down here
Before I go to sleep
Tell me, who do you believe in?
Who do you believe in?

I see mothers in black cryin', brothers in packs dyin'
Plus everybody's high, too doped up to ask why
Watchin' our own downfall, witness the end
It's like we don't believe in God 'cause we livin' in sin
I asked my homie on the block why he strapped, he laughed
Pointed his pistol as the cop car passed and blast
It's just another murder, nobody mourns no more
My tear drops gettin' bigger but can't figure what I'm cryin' for
Is it the miniature caskets, little babies
Victims of a stray, from drug dealers gone crazy
Maybe it's just the drugs, visions of how the block was
Crack came and it was strange how it rocked us
Perhaps the underlyin' fact stay high explain genocide
It's when we ride on our own kind
What is it we all fear, reflections in the mirror
We can't escape fate, the end is gettin' nearer

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Can't close my eyes 'cause all I see is terror
I hate the man in the mirror
'Cause his reflection makes the pain turn realer
Times of Armageddon, murder in mass amounts
In this society where only gettin' the cash counts
I started out as a beginner
Entered the criminal lifestyle became a sinner
I make my money and vacate, evade prison
Went from the chosen one to outcast, unforgiven
And all the Hennessey and weed can't hide, the pain I feel inside
You know, it's like I'm livin' just to die
I fall on my knees and beg for mercy, not knowin' if I'm worthy
Livin' life thinkin' no man can hurt me
So I'm askin', before I lay me down to sleep
Before you judge me, look at all the shit you did to me, my misery
I rose up from the slums, made it out the flames
In my search for fame will I change? I'm askin'

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Faith in Allah, believe in me and this plastic
'Cause so far I done witnessed to many dead niggas in caskets
With they chest plates stretched like elastic
And what's worse I'm on front line, holdin' down camp, still mashin'
Heard my cousin, one of the old heads from the block
Just came home October of '95 back in Yardsville stuck
with a three to five, if he don't act up, now he realize
If you don't stay wise, then in this game you fucked
Talk to my baby girl, give me the word on what she heard
One of the grimmies is snitchin', Diamond a stool pigeon I talked to him
He said he didn't, my man said he did, in fact he's sure
Cause he just came home off of bail
Now tell me

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
Is it Buddha, Jehovah, or Jah? Or Allah?
Is it Jesus? Is it God? Or is just yourself?
definitely not to be imposed, being a demon
Because this is the joy of believing!
Men, to believe in yourselves
But for sure, the higher power
Resides only to ride in the heart of the true
From the soul, of the man, for truth never has an alibi
In the poetry, or in it's realm
That's what pulls all words together
Just to understand, that every man, is his own man
And only man can satisfy the man
Only the soul of the man, the feelings of the man
The for realness of the man
You can't shake the man when you feel the man you know the man
And you gotta call yourself because you are that man

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
(Blessed and still breathin' even though it's hard)
Who do you believe in? Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God,(before I'm leavin') even though it's hard
(I'm askin') Before I'm leavin I'm askin' the grievin'
Who do you believe in?
Who do you believe in?
Blessed and still breathin' (oh blessed)
Before I'm leavin' I'm askin' the grievin'
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
I put my faith in God, blessed and still breathin'
And even though it's hard, that's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?
Blessed and still breathin'
That's who I believe in
Before I'm leavin', I'm askin' the grievin' 
Who do you believe in?

Who do you believe in?

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2Pac

Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is considered by many to have been one of the best rappers of all time. Shakur was born in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City but relocated to California in 1988. more »

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Written by: YAFEU FULA, JOHNNY LEE JACKSON, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, JASON KAY, TOBY SMITH, DWIGHT DELEMOND WILLIAMS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Music Creation
"Who Do U Believe In" is a song by Tupac Shakib also known as 2Pac, one of the most popular American rappers of all time.
Featuring Artist
This song features the vocals of rapper Kadafi. Kadafi, whose real name is Yafeu Fula, was a member of the Outlawz, a group founded by 2Pac.
Unreleased Music
This song is actually an unreleased song by 2Pac and Kadafi, which means it was not formally available on any of 2Pac's studio albums.
Song Subject
The song "Who Do U Believe In" asks serious questions about faith, organized religion, and the challenges faced by African Americans. Lyrics point towards 2Pac's struggle with faith.
Posthumous Release
Despite 2Pac's untimely death in September of 1996, this song was leaked afterwards along with many others, contributing to his extensive discography of posthumous releases.
Deep Lyrics
The lyrics of the song focus on existential subjects such as life, death, and faith. 2Pac has been recognized by many for his ability to delve into deeper subjects in his music.
Different Versions
There are a few versions of this song, the original features Kadafi of Outlawz, and later, some versions were made with another member of the Outlawz, Napoleon.
Video Elements
Even though the song was never officially released by the record label, fans have made various music videos for the song containing snippets from 2Pac's life and career.
Standard Audio
The original audio version of the song runs for a total of 5 minutes and 31 seconds, though some remixed versions may have different lengths.
2Pac's Legacy
Though the song was never officially released, it has nonetheless contributed to 2Pac's legacy. The deep lyrics and powerful delivery continue to resonate with fans long after his death.

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