How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To Gangsta Paradise?

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How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To Gangsta Paradise? - Quiz

Are you a fan of Coolio, and his hit song "Gangsta Paradise"? Do you know the lyrics to fill in the missing parts of the song? Try your luck with the following rhymes in this quiz!

Questions and Answers

1.

Fill in the missing words to the following lyrics, “I take a look ____________ and realize there’s nothin’ left”.
- A.
  
  To my right
- B.
  
  At my life
- C.
  
  At my house
- D.
  
  At my past
Correct Answer
B. At my life

Explanation
The correct answer is "At my life". This answer fits grammatically and contextually with the rest of the lyrics. The speaker is reflecting on their life and realizing that there is nothing left.

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2.

Find the missing word for the next line, “On my knees in the night saying prayers in the ________”.
- A.
  
  Church
- B.
  
  Bedroom
- C.
  
  Streelight
- D.
  
  Night
Correct Answer
C. Streelight

Explanation
The missing word for the next line, "On my knees in the night saying prayers in the ________," is "Streelight." This is because the phrase "saying prayers in the streelight" suggests that the person is praying outside at night under the illumination of a streetlight. The other options, such as "Church," "Bedroom," and "Night," do not fit the context of praying in the open under a streetlight.

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3.

Fill in the lyrics for the next line, “Tell me why are we so _____ to see, that the only ones we hurt are you and me”.
- A.
  
  Blind
- B.
  
  Crazy
- C.
  
  Hurt
- D.
  
  Broken
Correct Answer
A. Blind

Explanation
In the given lyrics, the line "Tell me why are we so blind to see, that the only ones we hurt are you and me" suggests that the speaker is questioning why people are unable to see or understand the consequences of their actions, resulting in harm to themselves and others. The word "blind" in this context implies a lack of awareness or insight into the harm caused by their behavior.

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4.

Finish the lyrics to the following line, “Been _______ most their lives, living in a gangsta’s paradise”.
- A.
  
  Wasting
- B.
  
  Running
- C.
  
  Spending
- D.
  
  Chilling
Correct Answer
C. Spending

Explanation
The correct answer is "Spending". This line is from the song "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio. The lyrics describe how the people in the song have been spending most of their lives living in a gangsta's paradise. This implies that they have been using their time and resources in a particular way, likely involving criminal activities or living a dangerous lifestyle.

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5.

What word is missing from the next line, “Too much television watching got me chasing _____”
- A.
  
  Fantasies
- B.
  
  Dreams
- C.
  
  Tomorrow
- D.
  
  My past
Correct Answer
B. Dreams

Explanation
The missing word in the next line, "Too much television watching got me chasing dreams," is "dreams." This implies that the excessive television watching has inspired the person to pursue their aspirations and goals.

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6.

Find the right word to fill in the lyrics, “I’m an educated fool with _____ on my mind”.
- A.
  
  Booze
- B.
  
  Women
- C.
  
  Money
- D.
  
  Success
Correct Answer
C. Money

Explanation
The correct answer is "Money" because the phrase "I'm an educated fool with money on my mind" implies that the person is educated but still foolish when it comes to money. This suggests that they prioritize money and think about it frequently, possibly indicating a desire for wealth or material possessions.

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7.

Finish the lines, “They say I gotta learn, but nobody’s here to teach me, if they don’t ________ it, how can they reach me”.
- A.
  
  Believe
- B.
  
  Listen to
- C.
  
  See
- D.
  
  Understand
Correct Answer
D. Understand

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Understand". The lines suggest that the speaker is being told to learn something, but they feel that there is no one around to teach them. The speaker questions how others can reach them if they themselves do not understand what they are supposed to learn.

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8.

How does the following line go, “I guess they _____, that’s why I know my life is out of luck, fool”?
- A.
  
  Stunt
- B.
  
  Front
- C.
  
  Running
- D.
  
  Jumpin'
Correct Answer
B. Front

Explanation
The correct answer is "Front". In the given line, the word "front" is used to complete the phrase "I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool." The word "front" in this context means to pretend or put on a false appearance. The line suggests that the speaker believes that others are pretending or deceiving, which is why they feel unlucky in life.

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9.

Finish the next line, “I’m 23 now, but will I ____ to see 24”.
- A.
  
  Live
- B.
  
  Rap
- C.
  
  Ball
- D.
  
  Stay
Correct Answer
A. Live

Explanation
The correct answer is "Live". The phrase "I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24" suggests that the speaker is questioning whether they will survive or live long enough to reach the age of 24.

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10.

In what year was the song Gangsta’s Paradise released?
- A.
  
  1991
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1995
- D.
  
  1998
Correct Answer
C. 1995

Explanation
The correct answer is 1995. This is the year in which the song "Gangsta's Paradise" was released.

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How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To Gangsta Paradise?

Fill in the missing words to the following lyrics, “I take a look ____________ and realize there’s nothin’ left”.

Find the missing word for the next line, “On my knees in the night saying prayers in the ________”.

Fill in the lyrics for the next line, “Tell me why are we so _____ to see, that the only ones we hurt are you and me”.

Finish the lyrics to the following line, “Been _______ most their lives, living in a gangsta’s paradise”.

What word is missing from the next line, “Too much television watching got me chasing _____”

Find the right word to fill in the lyrics, “I’m an educated fool with _____ on my mind”.

Finish the lines, “They say I gotta learn, but nobody’s here to teach me, if they don’t ________ it, how can they reach me”.

How does the following line go, “I guess they _____, that’s why I know my life is out of luck, fool”?

Finish the next line, “I’m 23 now, but will I ____ to see 24”.

In what year was the song Gangsta’s Paradise released?