"I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24?"—a line Coolio wrote while actually in his early 30s. Primary Lyrics (Chorus & Hook)
Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me? gangstas_paradise_coolio_lyrics_feat_lv
Social struggle, mortality, and the cycle of street life. "I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24
In 1995, Coolio released the iconic hip-hop track featuring R&B singer L.V. . Originally recorded for the film Dangerous Minds , the song became a global phenomenon, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. "I'm 23 now
The song's emotional core is delivered through the haunting chorus performed by :