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Lupe: Fighting Through Tough Times To Be Successful
The whole song is revolved around fighting through the tough times to get it easier. ;Later on in life and no matter where you come from a rich or poor family you can succeed. Even when it seems impossible keep pushing through it and you’ll come out successful. Lupe started from nothing and became someone special. Today he is a huge star and always refers back to this song when he thinks times are too tough or hard to handle.
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