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Before I Die Lyrics by Guilty Simpson

Now-Again Re:Sounds (Vol. 1)

2007

(Protect me)

[Sample]
(It's never too late to start over)

[Verse 1]
(Before I die)
I wanna set mines' soul straight
Should never have to pay another light bill late
Everything great
Male-born steaks on the grill on the estate, right by the lake
(Before I die)
I wanna travel the world and see things
Instead of livin illegal, livin the street dream
They say it's hard to imagine
Since so many fears go out in that fashion
(Before I die)
I wanna have a wife and kids
To tell in detail of the life we live
Half-ashamed of the things we did
Some friends dead, some friends with beards
(Before I die)
I wanna make peace with God
Instead of braking my neck tryin to keep the job
They say dreams come true
Before I go, these things I must do

[Cuts & Scratches]
(Done some things bad, done some things good)
(Blow your mind, the soul is getting me awful)
(From the beginning to the ending, I am not to lose)
(One day we'll rule the game, in the game of hip-hop)

[Verse 2]
(Before I die)
I want big cars, Cuban cigars
Doin' lunch with the stars
Luxory hotels and five-star suites
Play-off ball games and front-row seats
(Before I die)
I need Hip-Hop to rise
Instead of looking all through restless eyes
Praying for changes
Cuz nowadays cats do whatever to make it, just to be famous
(Before I die)
I need to be stable with ?S-Fro?
And add new emcees to cash check fo'
Platinum plaques and world-wide tours
Various awards in store, we want more
(Before I die)
We tryin to rebuild the hood
Where scavengers run ya' in and steal your goods
They say dreams come true
Before I go, these things I must do
(Before I die)

[Cuts & Scratches]
(Done some things bad, done some things good)
(Blow your mind, the soul is getting me awful)
(From the beginning to the ending I am not to lose)
(One day we'll rule the game, in the game of hip-hop)
(In my lifetime, I did it all)
(Done somethings bad, done somethings good)
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Guilty Simpson

Guilty Simpson

About “Before I Die” by Guilty Simpson

Read the complete lyrics to "Before I Die" by Guilty Simpson from the album "Now-Again Re:Sounds (Vol. 1)" in 2007. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Conscious Hip-Hop, Rap.

"Before I Die" is performed by Guilty Simpson. from the album "Now-Again Re:Sounds (Vol. 1)" in 2007 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Before I Die", explore more songs by Guilty Simpson using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Before I Die" is credited to Guilty Simpson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Before I Die" appears on "Now-Again Re:Sounds (Vol. 1)" in 2007.

Visit the Guilty Simpson artist page at /artist/guilty-simpson for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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