Time Is Illmatic: The 20 Best Lyrics From Nas’ Seminal 1994 Debut Album Illmatic

9. “I’m the young city bandit hold myself down single-handed/ For murder raps – I kick my thoughts alone, get remanded/ Born alone, die alone, no crew to keep my crown or throne/ I’m deep by sound alone, caved inside, 1,000 miles from home” – “The World Is Yours”