Old Dawg, New Tricks
Tupac Shakur (inspired)

[Verse 1]
Yo, listen up, I got a story to unfold,
'Bout my old dog, never did what he was told,
Street life raised me, but he stayed true,
With those big brown eyes, he always saw through.

In the alleys where we roamed, hearts made of stone,
But he kept it real, never left me alone,
From the block to the park, he'd run wild and free,
An OG companion, just my dog and me.

[Chorus]
Old dog, new tricks, still barking fierce,
Tough on the streets, but he wipes away tears,
Cute as a button, heart made of gold,
When the world gets cold, he’s the warmth I hold.

[Verse 2]
Through the pain and the struggle, we broke bread,
He was there by my side while they filled me with dread,
Riding shotgun in my lowrider, we’d blast,
Life’s heavy burdens, together we’d outlast.

Lookin’ scruffy, but he’s got that charm,
Little paws like a thug, but he’s never harm,
Got the heart of a lion, soul of a king,
Old world wisdom – such joy he brings.

[Chorus]
Old dog, new tricks, still barking fierce,
Tough on the streets, but he wipes away tears,
Cute as a button, heart made of gold,
When the world gets cold, he’s the warmth I hold.

[Bridge]
So when they call me a savage, they don’t know the truth,
That love and loyalty come with the youth,
Reppin' my dog, yeah, we’re a dynamic duo,
In a world full of chaos, he’s my numero uno.

[Verse 3]
Yeah, he’s aged, but he’s still got that swing,
Chillin’ on the porch, man, he’s my everything,
Bark so fierce, but his heart is pure,
Through the dark nights, he’s my ultimate cure.

So raise your glass for the ones who stay true,
In the game of life, it’s me and my crew,
Old dawg’s the soldier, with stories to tell,
Forever in my heart, in this life we dwell.

[Outro]
So when I ride, I ride for him,
An old dog, forever my kin,
With every step, he’s my guiding light,
In this gangster life, he makes it all right.