[Outro: 2Pac] Some toil upon the stone. Won't say I love you, babe, [Chorus: Val Young & 2Pac] Let my angels sing Get us pissed, to live and die in L.A You know what I am saying In an interview with XXL Magazine, he described the recording process for the song: I was in the studio with ‘Pac, I had some records with me, and there was this old song that I played for him to see if he liked the vibe. After the vocals were done, 'Pac had Ricky Rouse [Makaveli musician] replace my keyboard bass and guitar parts with live bass and guitar parts, and the song was done–less than two hours total. Niggas gettin' shermed out I would never wish death on nobody (To live and die in L.A., mhmmm) The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield, and has been based in San Francisco, California for most of its career. [Outro: 2Pac] and emptied the clip 61 on its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list. Why am I dying to live if I'm just living to die? When everybody wanna see Why am I trying to see when there ain't nothing in sight? Although he was born in New York, “To Live and Die in L.A.” is Tupac’s ode to the metropolis he loved the most: Los Angeles. The band's third album, Master of Puppets (1986), was described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums; its eponymous fifth album, Metallica (1991), the band's first to root predominantly in heavy metal, appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. And the treble's clear Runnin' (Dying to Live) Lyrics: Between you and Biggie it was like, who's going to rule the / Nigga kingdom and shit, basically, know what I'm saying? (It's on me) When he drop, take his Glock and I'm Swayze It is that (To live and die in L.A., mhmmm) Why am I trying to see when there ain't nothing in sight? That's why I bust back, it don't faze me It’s super easy, we promise! Songwriters: CLIFFORD LEE BURTON, JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH. Watchin' the ghetto bird helicopters, I observe Worldwide through the hard times, worrying faces Metallica has released ten studio albums, four live albums, a cover album, five extended plays, 37 singles and 39 music videos. Living's mostly wasting time “Street Science, you’re on the air. The nigga Biggie Smalls tryna turn into the black Frank White Toné! So let's don't take to long. Us niggas hustle for the cash, so it's hard to knock it It was full speed ahead until it was done–as if it was guided or meant to be. No Doubt I'm on some bullshit out for everything they owe Glasses Malone & Skeme), Live and Die in the Bay by Rayven Justice. It's time to go again I will be a'bringin' back the melodies All the stores, the mom and pop spots So many niggas gettin' three strikes, tossed in jail Between you and Biggie it was like, who's going to rule the So when they was like he got shot, I was just more like, "Again?" No matter what you say about Los Angeles To live and die in L.A., it's the place to be The group's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship... Metallica is an American heavy metal band. All them other niggas copycats, these is G's I can't cry, ‘cause it's on now And the tears out of your eyes. Nigga, I'm too fat, I fuck around and catch a asthma attack Why am I trying to see when there ain't nothing in sight? Why am I trying to give when no one gives me a try? “Street Science, you’re on the air. Better learn about the dress code, B's and C's To live and die in L.A Genre: Rock. Find the accurate lyrics from sing365.com Who was a friend, now a ghost in the dark I hit the studio and drop a jewel, hopin' it pay Gettin' high, watchin' time fly; to live and die in L.A [Hook] I mean, he’s talking about killing people, ‘I had sex with your wife’ — and not in those words. James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton, Dave Mustaine, Jason Newsted, Ron McGovney. You're soft as glass To live and die in L.A., it's the place to be They got some hash, took the stash, left the rest for me No hesitation in extermination of these snitches We might fight amongst each other I love L.A To live and die in L.A To live and die in L.A Misery is all I see, that's my mind state Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home. Envious bitches, they still continue to pursue me Late night down sunset, likin' the scene L.A., "California Love" part mothafuckin' two No one thought twice no one doubted anything. Tryin' to floss on him, blind to a broken man's dream But I promise you this: we'll burn this bitch down TO LIVE IS TO FLY by Townes Van Zandt ----- [Transcribed by Geoffrey Kaeuper (G-Kaeuper@Prodigy.net), who considers it probably the best song ever written. fennsk, edited by RyanWolfeh, Ashram. Some fall on you like a storm, Livin' life thug style, so I can't smile They wanted a new regime. A hard lesson, court cases keep me guessin' Time is yours to take; As I laugh, pushin' the gas while my Glocks blast Why am I dying to live if I'm just living to die? This version is now much more popular and well known than the original. You've got to be there to know it Why am I trying to give when no one gives me a try? I love Cali like I love women To live and die in L.A., it's the place to be In 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many dreams is what I had, and plenty wishes I'm just a nigga on his own now When everybody wanna see Copyright: Writer(s): James Alan Hetfield, Clifford Lee Burton, Lars Ulrich Lyrics Terms of Use, When a man lies he murders some part of the world, These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives, All this i cannot bear to witness any longer Metallica is an American heavy metal band. What do you feel when you hear a record like 2Pac’s new one?”. To Live Is To Die Lyrics. Automatics rang free, niggas lost they way To live and die in L.A., it's the place to be I'll miss the system here Album: ...And Justice For All. And my regime includes East coast, includes West coast The group's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Makin' money off of cuss words, writin' again Won't say I need you, babe, “Right, but don’t you feel like that creates tension between East and West? Grew Up A Screw Up by Ludacris (Ft. Jeezy), The Great Escape by Blu & Exile (Ft. ADäD & Homeboy Sandman), Gunz N Butter by A$AP Rocky (Ft. Juicy J), Puke by Beast Coast (Ft. AKTHESAVIOR, Erick the Architect, Joey Bada$$, Meechy Darko & Nyck Caution), Runnin' (From Tha Police) by 2Pac (Ft. Buju Banton, The Notorious B.I.G. But still I'm havin' memories of high speed when the cops crashed In this “California Love Part 2,” he talks about all the particularities that make the City of Angels such a great place to live—and die, ranging from its immigrants to its infamous gangs. To live is to die Over and over and over again Over and over and over again You lock the door, I lie for you Forgiveness is that heart of truth I miss you, I mean it, I'm sorry I was wrong Don't hurry back, our friends can wait It's always hard on holidays You'll get there, the good things take time To live is to die Over and over and over again Got them Watts niggas with me, O.F.T.B And I'll waste my share of mine And the pickin' down the line The original track was produced by Easy Mo Bee. Snoop Dogg in this mothafucka permed out You've got to be there to know it Copyright: Writer(s): Townes van Zandt Lyrics Terms of Use. But don't turn none away. You know what I'm sayin'? [Verse 1: The Notorious B.I.G.] you know what I'm sayin'? I know dude, you know what I'm sayin'? But it won't be long Got tired of runnin' from the police Shed tears as we bury niggas close to heart lyrics for "for me to live is Christ to die is gain, to hold his hand and walk the narrow way, there Post by Guest » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:19 pm I just remembered the song by Keith White while choosing songs for morning service, some REND and Kendrick et all, but the words and music of 'for me to live' still hold up just as well. 15 Huge Stars Who Were Backup Singers First, HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawg​" - LYRICS, NEW SONG: Rod Wave - POP SMOKE - "MOOD SWINGS" ft. Lil Tjay - LYRICS. Got the press askin' questions, tryna stress me I will be gone And the angels go When a man lies, he murders some part of the world. But recognize and it's all good “I love 2Pac’s new record.” Real strong [Verse 1: 2Pac] This go out for 92.3 and 106 Runnin' from the police, picture that We had to grow dreads to change our description I was more shocked of him… Pac is a strong dude, yo Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to form Megadeth) and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Toni! [Chorus: Val Young & 2Pac] California by Quincey White (Ft. Low and high, You've got to be there to know it It Never Rains (In Southern California) by Tony! You know what I'm sayin'? Nigga kingdom and shit, basically, know what I'm saying? Metallica earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first five albums. I mean, even though we was going through our drama I was more shocked than anything Writing to my peoples when they ask for pictures To live and die in L.A He felt it and told me to go home and hook up a beat like that. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield, and has been based in San Francisco, California for most of its career. Thinkin' Cali just fun and bitches Metallica has been listed as one of the greatest artists of all time by magazines such as Rolling Stone, which ranked them at no. [Verse 2: 2Pac] Don’t have an account? Why am I trying to give when no one gives me a try? He went in the booth without telling anyone what the track was about he just laid it in one take–over about three tracks. This song just flowed out of everyone that was a part of it. And I'm a gentle man; Check it, I grew up a fuckin' screw-up But it don't pay to think to much Neckbone, Tray, Heron, Buntry too But I'm gonna get you babe And the sleep out of your eyes. Then he told Val Young what the concept was, and she went in and laid her chorus vocal in one take, too. Review: RIFF-it. Celebrate my escape, sold the Glock, bought some weight Non-lyrical content copyright 1999-2020 SongMeanings, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, When a man lies he murders some part of the world, I can't believe so many stupid people believe this crap about Cliff writing this as a poem! [Intro] Pete Wilson tryin' to see us all broke And I wonder if they'll laugh when I'm dead? ‘Cause every nigga in L.A. got a little bit of thug in him Roman numerals in parentheses represent fret numbers for those chords which should be played outside of first position.] Why am I dying to live if I'm just living to die? Goodbye to all my friends To live and die in L.A., it's the place to be