"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)
Social struggle, mortality, and the cycle of street life. gangstas_paradise_coolio_lyrics_feat_lv
The song's emotional core is delivered through the haunting chorus performed by : "I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24
Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me? "I'm 23 now
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.