Nas - Once a Man, Twice a Child (Official Audio)

Nas - Once a Man, Twice a Child (Official Audio)
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-------------Tracklist------------
1. Ghetto Reporter
2. Legit
3. Thun
4. Michael & Quincy
5. 30
6. Hood2Hood
7. Recession Proof
8. Reminisce
9. Serious Interlude
10. I'm on Fire
11. WTF SMH
12. Once a Man, Twice a Child
13. Get Light
14. First Time
15. Beef
16. Don't Shoot
17. Til My Last Breath (Bonus Track)
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If you lucky you get old
Old timer told me
You ain’t gon’ be able to f*ck the same
Drink the same
Hang out the same
I’m like ….
Once a man, twice a child
Yeah
Once a man, twice a child
It’s like a baby again
Strong motherf*cker when you’re young
I ducked a razor, ducked some punches, even ducked a gun Nintendo Duck Hunt
I ducked police I had to run
Meanwhile when you get old you might become futile My old style is a rough of my new style
My old girl dope but I love my new girl
So when I’ma slow down this merry go round
Called life
I was a youngster with a fever Moms brought cold ice
And I was young, scared
She ain’t care, she made me fight
Fifty-two sweep you haymaker right
When I get old I hope that I can stay this fly
Once a man, twice a child
From Mama’s Boy to preschool to college to now employed Now you on, got your first crib, she’s having your first born Went from buying the finer toys with your boys To buying toys for your boy
It’s crazy how fast he’s growing for sure
Grandpops he told me ‘bout his days of old
One day I’ll be him on the porch, sippin’ on something cold And it stuck with my soul
I been divided at the road
Hot-headed as a youngster, confronted I might unload Now listen, knowledge I received as a seed, as a G That would feed my personal frequency
Transcends through all, travel through walls
My ministry we ain’t know we was livin’ hazardous Savages, first n*ggas in New York with Bentleys Tyson, Kedar, Puff, Stoute and then me
Before Many Men was out we went on tour to 50 Live while you got the strength to
Health you should tend to
Look all of ain’t gon’ get old I hope this message hit you For real
Strong motherf*cker when you’re young
I ducked a razor, ducked some punches, even ducked a gun Nintendo Duck Hunt
I ducked police I had to run
Meanwhile when you get old you might become futile My old style is a rough of my new style
My old girl dope but I love my new girl
So when I’ma slow down this merry go round
Called life
I was a youngster with a fever Moms brought cold ice
I’m tryin’ to expand the pineal gland
The world ain’t our home, just temporary please understand You die tomorrow then you born again, so life is deathless Respect and balance, human dignity that’s the perspective Aimé Leon Dore New Balance when I’m steppin’ Time is precious
One day I might need my diaper changed inside a convalescent The soul is different than the flesh is
Life is teachin’ me more, wisdom and ignorance is kin To have peace you need war
By the time you see the stars in the skies they already burnt out Same way these dudes be shinin’ but been burnt out But we don’t change, as we get stuck in our ways We just act like we agree so we can end the exchange What’s meant for you is sent to you
But you could be the problem, it’s not always them my dude Was she crazy before you met her or you made her crazy? Possibly she gonna be a nurse when you back to a baby Once a man, twice a child
Strong motherf*cker when you’re young
I ducked a razor, ducked some punches, even ducked a gun Nintendo Duck Hunt
I ducked police I had to run
Meanwhile when you get old you might become futile My old style is a rough of my new style
My old girl dope but I love my new girl
So when I’ma slow down this merry go round
Called life
I was a youngster with a fever Moms brought cold ice
And in the streets I had agility, was quick to strike My fear’s not seeing it coming, got too rich for that sight So take advantage of your youth before you elderly Cuz today is the youngest that you will ever be
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#Nas #OnceaManTwiceaChild #KingsDiseaseIII #KD3

[@weeisyes252]

"so take advantage of your youth before you're elderly, because today is the youngest that you will ever be" 3:23

[@saintsgoy]

That's 🔥

[@Ggotbarz]

This line should be in every school book/prayer book/government building/household

[@tiffb1300]

I gotta follow this advice. Hate watching my prime adult years float by living in the machine.

[@luganogibbons5561]

Hard hitting line,every day you listen to the track you are getting older!

[@pmondragonpm]

best line i've heard in forever!

[@MadDog02]

Album of the year

[@non-expertguy9805]

Easily one of the best albums I've ever heard

[@iraford5788]

Yep absolutely and it's not even close lmao.

[@bacarfaye9907]

agree album of the year.

[@andilemadondo6413]

Agreed Mwelase

[@CSmoothh]

"We just act like we agree so we can end the exchange" ...The simplicity yet truth in that line...

[@2KGbaby]

All the way. Surface level Minded ppl won't understand or agree to that....but I feel him....and I feel you too bro. Real.💯

[@legrandeblackwell2541]

I was just about to write this lol. Line hits hard

[@omarsharif3381]

My fav line resonates deep‼️

[@adilla121783]

That burnt out star line which set this up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kawhi2934]

Hell naaaaah. Pac the GREATEST

[@salemslostchild]

This is like Second Childhood Part 2. & This is my favorite off the album. Yes!! 🔥

[@gethighonlife11]

I agree! That's exactly what I was saying!

[@gabrielmayiki7601]

Damn I was about to write that. But it's true

[@gcinankala102]

Mos Def

[@david_king_music]

bout to play these back to back, good idea

[@blackmist1981]

Word

[@jessisanchez8150]

Hit-Boy producing beats that Pac would've definitely rapped over 🔥

[@uriellevelupriley684]

L.A💯👑

[@ericonnz8149]

Haven't heard a bad one from hit boy. Looking forward to the next 10 years. Surely it's a dub already

[@MJ-qc2zh]

Fr fr

[@mrfreeze2446]

Jonny J would be proud of hit boy definitely for this

[@stefanhusbands3688]

Facts 💯

[@akashtiwari8044]

"Today is the youngest that you will ever be" That's a quote for lifetime 😌

[@andrecurry]

Is it

[@user-ku3sx8lo1g]

Makes no sense if you count all the days back to your beginning.

[@SophiaCole-o1h]

⁠right I don’t under stand that

[@kyrie9312]

He's saying that time is fast. Tomorrow, you may be in a rocking chair when yesterday, you was just going to school. So enjoy life today because your only going to get older.

[@tonystarks-io5pu]

​@@kyrie9312THANK YOU

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

This album is therapy for alot of black men for 2022 thank you Nas for healing us with this

[@WowDoodWuuut]

White boys too! Lol Much love brotha NASIR JONES🐐 👑

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

@@WowDoodWuuut facts bro it's album for everybody

[@WowDoodWuuut]

@@TheBulletzgottishow20 definitely! Keep your head up fam 🙏💯

[@doseingit]

Latinos as well. This is transcendent

[@SeanRW74]

FACTS!!!!

[@lyndonjohnson7517]

The greatest to ever do it period.

[@lovememoremeticulous4378]

It’s not even fair

[@iraford5788]

@@lovememoremeticulous4378 yep.

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Yes Eminem is, Nas can't touch Em, but Nas is one of the all time greatest, while Ems music sounds current now this album sounds 25 years old which is cool I'm 46 from queens been rocking with Nas since Large pro and Search had Nasty Nas on tracks.

[@El_terrible1985]

Nah he the best alive do. 2 pac will ever be taking over

[@jaycounterfeit9756]

@@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551 rap is a black art form so as good as em is he will never be on the level nas has been at for decades for black culture 💯 ..nobody in the hood playing eminem lol

[@GoodxJ]

I can see another Grammy is on the way! another CLASSIC. 💎

[@lasonjittle7498]

Sadly..they will give it to Kendrick..

[@TotalOneEighty]

If he don’t get the Grammy for this…

[@nyfanatik]

Hope your words are prophetic

[@non-expertguy9805]

@@lasonjittle7498 not sad, Kendrick is a legend too Atleast real hip hop is winning

[@lasonjittle7498]

@@non-expertguy9805 Kendrick is definitely a legend but he don't have album of the year especially over Gibbs, Push and Nas.

[@treecitycowboy]

My best friend just passed away. Been locked up at home don't wanna talk to no one. This albums the only thing that's been able to make me smile. Thanks Nas

[@NoFuckingHandlesLeft]

Sorry about your friend. Hang in there.

[@Omnicide187]

Through the rough times, music will always be there, that's a lesson I learnt well. God bless your soul, one love to your mans ❤

[@RIDGEMATIC]

Hold ya head yo!

[@mr.reliable8123]

It's tough, but not snapping out of it is extremely dangerous. Reach out to someone

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

@@Omnicide187 🎯💯🙏🏼 Real talk! One of my favorite quotes: _"Music soothes the savage beast."_ Blessings to y'all - hold ya head up, OP!! I've been sick and disabled every second the last 25 years or so. If it wasn't for music... I can't even imagine!

[@kihdfatal11]

If we were in the 90s, this would be a cult classic. The whole album.. Playin on every radio every stereo. Nas is closet thing we have to 2 pac in the modern today still alive. I hope everyone hears this wlbum.

[@mracine2837]

Nas already hella caked up. He do this for the people and that’s what makes em a legend and Goat

[@BugOnAChip]

Pause

[@denzel7790]

"You die tomorrow then you born again so life is deathless" 😭😭

[@hoopguru9369]

Sick verse‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kylelevasseur5789]

Loved that wow!

[@exoticjacob1732]

Nas is something different The hate and unbiased reviews for years is no more ..he is the 🐐

[@nuggetz9380]

Facts

[@Ralphunreal]

2pac is the goat

[@orlanzo2621]

@@Ralphunreal Nas passed Pac years ago in my opinion. He's just as deep, if not deeper, and is a way better lyricist and storyteller. He also has longevity on his side. Pac wasn't around long enough in my opinion. He only had about 5 years in the game. Nas is out here at 49 still dropping classics.

[@eib3137]

He should've been the goat but he's not KD 3 is indeed a classic but that's not going to erase decades of mediocre and hit or miss albums by him.

[@user-bd9ef9pd9s]

@@Ralphunreal bro you've commented this multiple times... hop off 2pac's dik weirdo

[@MultiSpacehead]

Pure classic. My favorite on the album. This song is a microcosm of the living legend named Nas . Timeless .

[@julianramirez8294]

💯 rap god nasir

[@nuggetz9380]

This man is the greatest. No question A divine intelligence

[@bxi1547]

Yes!

[@mosessingleton7553]

Indeed.💯

[@nuggetz9380]

@@mosessingleton7553 💯🔥

[@nuggetz9380]

@@bxi1547 💯💯💯

[@henryhansunbeats5433]

"Today is the youngest that you'll ever be"...That line hit me hard.....

[@X7-597]

"knowledge I received as a seed, as a G That would feed my personal frequency " NAS 🙆‍♂

[@YES-IM-TROLLING]

The tears 😢 is running into my beard....... love this song

[@dripordrowntv]

Me too

[@raski44]

Nas is so dope it's crazy how talented he is

[@Adversital]

What's meant for you is send to you But you could be the problem, it's not always them my dude Was she crazy before you met her or you made her crazy

[@mamoketemofokeng9116]

The man who survived the 20th century 90s✊🏿

[@moketekeketsi8189]

Nas is the best 🔥,Bitso

[@SammyGMusic]

It only dropped a few days ago, but I already know this is one of my favorite songs of all time. A timeless classic

[@mikeumi2684]

Nas understands that time iz catching up so he has to drop knowledge as much as he can leaving no stone unturned.

[@chandeleerjet5637]

That’s a fire ass way to look at it probably how he sees it too

[@dUby26]

Yo! Nas Idk if you'll ever see this or not but I love you bruh ,you ain't God but u the closest thing to him,nun of em nikkvs got nun on you In conclusion I know u cool with jigga now but fvck him and erbody he with ,stay rulling bruh ❤❤

[@tariqmartin3528]

He Slide on this 👑🔥🔥

[@VijayVijay-dw9xo]

Started listening to Nas when I was 5years old and now I’m 23,I never got tired of listening to him..Cos his raps are timeless ❤️#NasForever🇬🇭

[@VQ.24]

My fav track on the album❤

[@tuggydan]

Once a man twice a child.... So True 💯

[@anthonylogaglio]

Crazy how real nas music titles are life lessons when you break it down 🔥🔥🔥

[@minalove6582]

Yup

[@deonteharrison7752]

Every song he raps he’s always on subject to the title 💪🏾

[@philanimbeko1930]

So take advantage of your youth before you elderly Cause today is the youngest that you will ever be......This song got me getting 2Pac vibes

[@vitumbikomfune49]

Nice1

[@block1368]

Most creative MC in the Music Genre. Dude is like a fine wine with the pen

[@nofacade100]

Not in this genre, In any genre of music.

[@mofyakapembwa5480]

Still carrying real hip hop from 80s till now... Nas is the king

[@user-lj6hu9cn8k]

illmatic came out in 94 not in the 80's

[@mofyakapembwa5480]

@@user-lj6hu9cn8k I was Talking about when he started music not the first album or anything else.. listen to "surviving the times.."

[@mulukengolla7052]

I love this song man!!

[@mulukengolla7052]

Yo!! Please make a video for this song!! I would love to see the young version and old self aspect! That would be dope!!

[@murderwitahashtag840]

Nas not from the 80s!! Where are yall people from???

[@d.blockaveli322]

Every Nas album will forever remind me of my close homeboy Since the 80’s we’d go cop an album apiece and go front to back and criticize everything rip Drizzy Dre

[@marcc.m.1726]

This song is deep! Nas is most definitely up there with the GOATs!

[@ThePresley1989]

Nas is only last HipHop legend we got left. We got to appreciate him more. 😊

[@JEDIAL9]

*NaS* serves the body, mind, and spirit *real rap,* _real SoUL FoOd!_

[@itsrealkenna]

Nas plans his drop strategically and never misses when he does! Great music take time and you can tell Nas is a very quality focused artist. Me as an underground artist, Nas is one of my biggest inspirations because of his work ethic and tenacity. Dude is constantly not satisfied and always looking to improve his craft which is one of the most valuable mindsets you can have in this game. It always encourages me to work harder on my own craft and the quality of my music as I learn more. If I keep that mindset, I may be able to blow up someday too!

[@nuggetz9380]

well said 💯🐐

[@a-lee-legendaryis-forever6045]

NAS IS NOT A LEGEND.. NAS IS NOT A GOAT NAS IS A SUPREME BEING!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nuggetz9380]

WORD

[@Ralphunreal]

2pac is the goat

[@MARCUSBEATZUK]

Nas is legend. This would also sound sick with a pac verse on it. It has some elements that my ears picking up on. Even the way Nas repeated the song title several times in the intro like how pac did most of his choruses. The talking in the intro too. I hear it. Yo Nas you currently got the best hip hop album out. Facts Love and respect from London Marcus Beatz 🥂

[@brianmuuo8492]

Nas is on one amazing run right now, match made in heaven connecting with Hit Boy.

[@hitthebid814]

"Today is the youngest u will ever be " Nas

[@lukeemhanton2591]

My favorite song on the album filled with brilliance. "So take advantage of your youth before you elderly 'Cause today is the youngest that you will ever be"

[@kudeegarley7818]

Nas is truly one of the All time Greats. This music is not for the dumb or ignorant

[@systemdavirus6847]

KD III: THE ASCENSION, NAS IS FINALLY IN CELESTIAL LEVEL ♾ LOVE FROM NIGERIA 🇳🇬 MOTHERLAND. NAS IS THE GREATEST

[@timothykangethe7700]

Street Poet doing it the best way it needed to be done. 🎯 Fantastic Kaleidoscope 🎇

[@Uhuru7230]

This gives me 2nd childhood vibes , timeless music Nas the greatest 🙌🏿

[@Definesleep938]

Music like this makes me feel like Pac still alive

[@Hourglass89]

Bro! Thought I was the only one! 🥹 Miss pac

[@ndeed725]

WORD!!!!

[@qrninja]

He woulda ride this perfectly... Reminds me 'Smile' ft Pac with Scarface ..!

[@joegalloway396]

nas is literally is the greatest...

[@uptownbaby7734]

Crazy how I Met Nas 3 days ago Walking around soho NY he Blessed me with 100$ Should I put my music out there ??🤔🤔

[@mulukengolla7052]

Omg!!!! This is hip hop that we need !!!! Com’on!!

[@kiwicoproductions2828]

Nas has many timeless classics that hit home on a personal level….One Love, Thugs Mansion, 2nd Childhood, Daughters, First Time, among others…but this one hits home in a special way because literally EVERYONE ages. I’ve always appreciate his ability to explore these universal existential themes in songs whereas so many rappers shy away from these deeper topics.

[@Kobra_CardCollector]

To think that this song only has 395k views is crazy. One of the best songs written in this generation. Lyrics are on another level. Those that know, know. Thank you Nas for this song.

[@thabangofficial]

Cause it's not on tiktok!! Times suck rn, smh

[@sthapemc2040]

Love you nas❤

[@hudsonmane917]

NAS killed this one 💯🎯💥🔥❗💯🎯💥🔥❗🎯🎯💥🔥❗💯🎯💥🔥❗

[@S8BASTIAN]

This brought tears to my eyes, thank you Nas ❤ beautiful song

[@tandavnach5159]

"By the time you see the stars in the skies, they already burnt out"

[@GenerationYouthNow]

Everyone could relate to this song. No matter where they are or what age.

[@jones414]

Big facts all humans.

[@rayakusu-fosterB]

The Vocabularies Stay True 👍 👌 to the Course. Bless

[@TheeSoulbrotha]

This shit too smooth 🔥

[@ilikeRUNE]

timeless... classic... legend.... real hiphop.... Nas keeps it alive!

[@CareerDropout.]

Got a lotta respect Nas, he came outta hibernation to remind people of things that never change. Becoming aware of how important it is to acknowledge the conditions of living hazardous.

[@DakikaTV]

This track somehow reminds me of “Live Now” off Street’s Disciple.

[@eyahmeenusah7504]

2day is the youngest you will EVER b...dope line. Reminds mi of a broken watch being "right" twice a day. Masterfully done god. Peace

[@jasonjohnson4803]

My fav track on the album (so far) and to run it back.

[@Chiemela755]

Why is this song underrated

[@sellomohlasedi7547]

Nasir we love you 🇿🇦

[@kaktus24232]

My older brother just turned 18 and while I havent lived like most of you listening to this it still hits hard. The memories of us as small kids fighting about something dumb hit me harder than ever and this song helps.

[@carlostharealest5637]

This give me Pac vibes how the beat is so viby with Nas lyrics🖤🎯

[@hunterkolway4054]

“By the time you see the stars in the sky they already burnt out” 🔥🔥

[@RaphaelRodriguez737]

This is like 2nd childhood but 2022 version

[@Chiemela755]

You die tomorrow then you born again so life is deathless. that's shit hit hard NAS for life

[@notmrpronot3179]

ONCE A MAN TWICE A GOD 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Three_Dee]

Nas the GREATEST EVER, ño more aguing forever, hold your peace forever

[@nuggetz9380]

facts

[@dominicokeke6494]

THIS IS THE TYPE OF SONG THAT MAKE US LOVE 2PAC,TIMELESS,EMOTIONAL MUSIC

[@shanenoel2745]

Strong 2pac vybez on this beat

[@ezekwu]

facts...

[@77jlharp]

Settle the score for Once and for all!!!! Who is the best story teller?? If Nas is not in your top two!!! Hip Hop has a problem, UNO!!!!!!

[@tylerlipman9564]

“Was she crazy when you met her or you made her crazy? Possibly she gonna be a nurse when you back to a baby”

[@mertholomy8414]

🔥

[@mauricewalker5115]

So much wisdom is in this song that my head literally hurts!!!

[@Rapdurrrr]

Facts

[@renardjackson2408]

In life you two times a baby you will always need help keep listening you'll go along with Nas.📀🎹.

[@kelrawlins8121]

Only Nas could give us this tune wicked!!!

[@stefanyb7573]

This is the 2022 version of Second Childhood 🔥🔥

[@ehisabuya2687]

Scientists still trying to research why real skilled rappers have less KZbin views than the dull ones.

[@jonathancoleman6482]

I noticed that nas views are always low

[@SweaterJoe93]

Nas.. THE Greatest of all Time.. not even a question, and a counter-argument 30+ years into at this point is laughable

[@rayzrealm]

*Perfectly sequenced album.*

[@qthe6thman]

When Nas start talking about babies he boutta get in that bag

[@rolltide2937]

Man this man dope!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheNotoriousKing]

This song is🔥

[@felixdale3950]

real one, nas still making dope albums, especially this and KD2....jeez. Hit Boy on another level as a producer too

[@CraftyLemons]

This the best one. Imma have this on repeat. "I'm tryna expand the pineal gland" too fire.

[@stonedmonk369]

Nas Is Back 👑

[@mdpeter189]

He never left.

[@stonedmonk369]

@@mdpeter189 yeah

[@godsson5954]

THIS IS BETTER THAN ILLMATIC NAS IS THE REAL KING OF REAL HIPHOP👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@Carmelo2Smooth]

Damn Nas this song got a 90's vibe to it. My favorite rapper never fails me. #Queensbridge #HitBoy

[@dubiouswords7851]

Man Nas is just a cut above. My father has an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and I’m seeing a once brilliant man become dependent. This song really hits for me.

[@Jeffery_Singh_OTP]

With King Diseases III Nas has closed the door 🚪 on the debate on who the Greatest rapper ever is

[@BLE777D]

2 pac vibes by the 🐐 🔥

[@didyoumissedmegobareatersk2204]

Felt like Cole was there at first bar 🤣🤣

[@haileyjohnson7832]

When you gotta say b* yes it's a great day for an amazing song and vibe them words though I mean dam

[@gualdinocabeche7970]

Good Album! The best of the year.