Big L - How Will I Make It

Today we have two entries that once again showcase one of my favorite artists of all time. I’m talking about Big L of course. The is a drastic difference between these two songs, this first song being grim and realistic while in the second entry I will post today shows a more optimistic and motivated Big L.

The first song is called How will I Make It. The entire song brings you into the hardships that Big L has gone through throughout his life. The song is somber and it seems that Big L is trying to show how low a person can get if they are faced with insurmountable odds in life. The difficulties that Big L had growing up from living in poverty is a drastic difference between these two songs, this first song being grim and realistic while in the second entry I will post today shows a more optimistic and motivated Big L.

The first song is called How will I Make It. The entire song brings you into the hardships that Big L has gone through throughout his life. The song is somber and it seems that Big L is trying to show how low a person can get if they are faced with insurmountable odds in life. The difficulties that Big L had growing up from living in poverty and serving time in jail all time used to paint a picture of a harsh world that can make the most talented musicians contemplate their chance of escaping the conditions in life that have managed to hold them back.

The chorus is in question form and Big L is asking himself or anyone who is listening, can I make it and how will I manage to escape the evils that have plagued my life. It seems that Big L gets his motivation to create music from the simple fact that music is the tool that will help him make it and overcome any doubts he may have in his mind about future success and the promise of a decent life.

It seems like my life been cursed ever since I was a child
And how will I make it?
I won't, that's how
I walk around with a frown I got no reason to smile
And how will I make it?
I won't, that's how
Aiyo times is rough I had to grow up foul
And how will I make it?
I won't, that's how
I always knew that I'll end up doing time on a L
And how will I make it?
I won't, that's how

Having listened to all of the songs Big L was ever a part of I can say in my eyes that Big L made it.