I never knew in my lifetime I'd live by these rules
Criminal mind all the time, wait for Judgment Day
In my brain how can you explain, time in D.C.
Living by the Nile, while the water flows
That's Money Over Bitches 'cause they breed envy
I got advice from my father, all he told me was this
Love for dem dat steal in the name of da Lord
This Thug life'll be the death of me, c'mon, yeah
Have you ever seen a crackhead, that's eternal fire
Love for dem dat steal in the name of da Lord
Love for dem dat steal in the name of da Lord
They say Jesus is a kind man, well, he should understand
Hallow be Thy name
Strugglin', known to hustle, screamin', fuck they feelings
I'm contemplating plots, wondering which door to go
Dear Lord, don't let me die tonite
As long as we're cooperating with God
Is Heaven just another door? I leave this here
Remember what my papa told me, blasphemy
Dem a tell nuff lie but holdin' my bird in a cloud
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us, unevil
My family tree, consists of drug dealers, thugs and killers
Tupac, don't start that blasphemy in here
For God, is the kingdom and the power
The preacher want me buried why? 'Cause I know he a liar
In earth, as it is in Heaven
Plus the media be crucifying brothers severely
I got words for my comrades, listen and learn
Dem a tell nuff lie but holdin' my bird in a cloud
Try to find a way to make it out the game
God promised, she's just takin' her time
Remember what my papa told me, blasphemy
Gettin' higher than a motherfucker, blessed and pleased
It's hard enough to live now, in these times of greed
I split the blunt and rolled the fat one, I'm deadly, Babylon beware
Comin' from the Pharoahe's kids, retaliation
I leave this and hope, God, see my heart is pure
Times in this crime man, my thug nation
Do whatchu gotta do but know you gotta change
As we give up our debts
We'll see you next time here on This Week in Bible Prophecy
Give us this day, our daily bread
While de people in de ghetto, feel nuff pain
While de people in de ghetto, feel nuff pain
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
Why you got these kids minds, thinkin' that they evil
We got addicted, had to leave the burbs, back in the ghetto
Niggaz in Jerusalem, waitin' for signs
There's ten rules to the game but I'll share with you two
Now papa ain't around, so I gotta recall
It's just that raw shit, nigga check it, that raw shit
And as the Lord, does return in the coming seven days
By accepting Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Saviour
Dem a tell nuff lie but holdin' my bird in a cloud
Usin' de name of de Lord in vein
Or come to grips with bein' written on my enemy's wall, rest in peace
Ain't nuttin' free, give back what you earn, no doubt
Memories of a past time, givin' up cash
Now rule two is a hard one, watch for phonies
God sent Jesus into this world to be our Saviour
Brothas getting shot, comin, back resurrected
We should cry if they cried when we buried Malcolm X
Initiated as an outlaw, studying rules
Put my soul on it, I'm fightin' devil, niggaz daily
And I remember what my papa told me
Usin' de name of de Lord in vein
And I remember what my papa told me
Is Heaven just another door? And my people say
To the leaders, knowin' damn well, it ain't gonna feed us
Waitin to beat my ass if I don't go pop?
Doin' wild shit, lookin' at the sun, don't pay
While de people in de ghetto, feel nuff pain
Makaveli, the new breed and I remember what my pops told me
The new word, follow me, remember what my pops told me
Mama tell me, am I wrong, is God just another cop
Should we cry, when the Pope die, my request
As we forgive our debtors
I leave this and hope, God, can see my heart is pure
Promised, if I have a seed, I'ma guide him right
And that Christ is returning, someday soon
To unfold the wonderful plan of eternity, for my life and your life
We probably in Hell already, our dumb asses not knowin'
It seemed a little unimportant, when he told me I smiled
Know, niggaz gon' hate you for whatever you do
Niggaz, get off your ass if you plan to be rich
While the preacher bein' richer, you say honor God's people
Makin' legends off the shit we did, still bullshittin'
Usin' de name of de Lord in vein
Tell me, I ain't God's son, nigga, Mom a virgin
Keep yo', enemies close nigga, watch yo' homies
Everybody kissin' ass to go to Heaven, ain't goin'
They say Moses split the Red Sea
Picture jewels being handed to an innocent child
Our father, who art in Heaven
Now rule one, get your cash on, M.O.B.