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Tupac Shakur (Reincarnation: 2Pac’s only fear of death)
In our articles, we discussed books and lyrics and how the influence of the Tibetan Book of the Dead and mysticism was present within his work. Reincarnation is another topic that pops up in numerous Tupac songs. Out of all of Tupac’s quotes “My Only Fear of Death is Coming Back Reincarnated” is used the most in his music and symbolized the most in Tupac’s life. Reincarnation is a concept that a being’s soul can be reborn into a new realm or physical body. It’s popular within Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism; it can also be found in the works of Plato and Socrates.
“The Tibetan Book of the Dead” is what more than likely influenced Tupac’s belief in “Only fear of death is comin’ back reincarnated” as it deals with life-after-death scenario and how we perceive this experience. The line was first used by Evil Mind Gangstas on their 1993 song “Livin On The Edge” and also featured on the OG recording “Reincarnation” along with Hussein Fatal and other Outlawz members. The quote gained mainstream status with the release of “Only Fear of Death” on the 1997 album “R U Still Down? (Remember Me)”. The three Bardo realms of the afterlife are “Bardo of Death,” “Bardo of reality,” and, the “Bardo of rebirth.”
