Guru - Lifesaver

One of hip hops most beautiful tracks, always hits deep, RIP Guru

I had this song on repeat for about 30 minutes this evening. Man, I miss Guru.

RIP GURU FROM FRANCE

I've been looking for this song for years.

This track couldn’t be more appropriate right now. Guru knew.

I just wanna thank god that I found this song in this generation bc these days the songs aren’t as good as this. This is a masterpiece

This is a true masterpiece RIP Guru. We miss you brotha!

I heard this back in high school, 15 or 16 years old... Loved it. Still love it at age 35.

It's a new beginning, a new reality...

I can't believe I just discovered Guru now, he goes straight to the top section of my list

R.I.P Gifted, Unlimited, Rhymes, Universal

RIP GURU u will never be forgotten my dude u live on thru ur music and the ppl who truly have love for u

definitely my favorite song of ALL TIME

One of the sickest songs ever made. By far

Rip on April 19th 2010 after a year-long struggle with ♋.

Mmm is this really the end or is it a new beginning? A new reality.. Chorus: Guru + Baybe (repeat 2X) So many misconceptions (don't be misled) So many evil deceptions (oh I am) I've come to give direction For I am the lifesaver (the life) [Guru] Scooby doo wah scooby doo wee Like a jazz player I improvise wisely Free with the style, I flow like the Nile but remember, don't mistake the smile Deep rooted is my rhymin Like ancient African griots, precise is my timing But let me get to the essence of what I'm sayin here Too many blood red streets with bodies layin there The systematic fanatics are at it again Tryin to kill me and all of us my friend But don't bend to the mental strain Against all odds, we must strive for essential gains Be true to the life the Lord gave ya And that's a message from the lifesaver The lifesaver.. Chorus [Baybe] Oh I am, the life (I.. am the lifesaver) I am, the life.. yeah [Guru] It takes a more intelligent man to squash a fight than to set one off, knowledge I'll let some off Cause nowadays, everybody's a killer And as for me, no other MC is iller but still a thorn scrapes my heart when I see another life that's been torn apart over nonsense, no law, no order, it's evidence that the money only takes precedence Cause everybody wants power While the innocent are born or die, during every hour I scowl as I look upon evil but I must have the strength, to spark awareness in my people And we will learn to respect our neighbors Another message from the lifesaver The lifesaver.. Chorus [Guru] People talk about the Armaggedeon And nowadays everyone you know is packin lead son Each day's another test Aiyyo I better do my best, cause a lot's ridin on my chest So when I lead you to the water, you best know how to swim across, so you can reach the border It's international, the message and the flavor So here's some more important words from the lifesaver The lifesaver.. (I am the life) The lifesaver.. [Lucien] * Garçon, fâché, grandissant dans la violence et la pisse Le mot peace, c'est pour ceux qui périssent Chaque jour, aux alentours, dans le monde et ses tours En prison ou retour en arrière dans les fours Et les condés font leur rondes, les villes grondent La terre chauffe les sommets de montagne fondent Blondin ça passe black ça casse Tel est mon uniforme dans une guerre entre races On me regarde, me met en garde, à vue Certains cafardent, d'autres bavardent, et tuent Dédicace à tout quartier, toute cité, aux pas de chance À ceux qui sont tombés mais pas pour la France Pays trop bidon, vivement Armageddon J'ai raison, priant Jéhovah pour mon pardon Car si un flic me juge je le droite Enfonçant mon doigt dans son oeil et le fond de son cerveau je gratte [Guru] So many misconceptions So many evil deceptions I've come to give direction For I, am the lifesaver

I grew up with this music... Still perfect... Say your prayers...

Guru rest in peace, you are great

Tower of Power ▶️ sparkling in the sand [1970],, brought me here #RIPguru

Masterpiece is a understatement 🎉