Sun And The Moon
2Pac · Other Songs - 2Pac
Peter stepped from the ship to the sea
there was hope for Job like a cut down tree,
I hope that there's such hope for me
dust be on my mind's conceptions
and anything I thought I knew
each word of my lips' description,
and on all that I compare to You
[the preference of the sun was
to the south side of the farm
I planted to the north in a terra-cotta pot
blind as I'd become, I used to wonder where you are-
these days I can't find where you're not!]
mine's been a yard carefully surgace level tended
foxes burrowed underground
my gardening so highly self-recommended,
what could I have done but let you down?
the sun and the moon,
I want to see both worlds as One!
mine's been a vivid story, dimly remembered
and by the hundredth time it's told, halfway true
of bad behavior well engendered
what good is each good thing we think we do?
[find a friend and stay close and with a melting heart
tell them whatever you're most ashamed of-
our parents have made so many mistakes,
but may we forgive them and forgive ourselves]
the sun and the moon are my Father's eyes (x1,000)
Sun And The Moon
2Pac's 'Sun And The Moon' stands as a defining track from the East Coast hip-hop landscape of the mid-1990s. The song showcases Tupac Shakur's ability to blend introspective lyricism with a driving, rhythmic flow that became a hallmark of his later work. Released during a period where his artistry was reaching new heights of critical and commercial acclaim, the recording captures the tension between personal vulnerability and the broader social consciousness that characterized his discography. With its distinct production and Shakur's commanding vocal delivery, the track exemplifies the gritty, narrative-driven style that influenced generations of rappers following him. It remains a staple of his catalog, often cited alongside other major releases from the era for its emotional depth and musical impact.