This song features Elton John, as it samples his song "Indian Sunset" from his 1971 album Madman Across the Water. A small but important part had been changed: in Tupac's version 2 completely different lines were mixed together saying, "And peace to this young warrior... without the sound of guns." The original song by Elton John goes, "And peace to this young warrior... comes with a bullet hole" (as it deals with Geronimo's fate), thus giving a rather ironic twist to Tupac's version.
The lyrics discuss the evil Tupac perceived in society and state a number of reasons our lives are ruled by fear. He pays tribute to murdered black activists Malcolm X and Bobby Hutton.
Towards the end of the music video for the song, Tupac is shot but then appears at his own funeral, fueling rumors that the rapper's death was faked.
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