Lyrics
She`s a ghetto woman, waitin for her man to come home
Expresses that the woman being referred to is from a ghetto, eagerly awaiting the return of her partner.
Oh poor ghetto woman waitin for her man to come home
Reiterates the theme of a disadvantaged woman in the ghetto patiently waiting for her man to come back.
She`s just a ghetto woman waitin for her man to come home
Emphasizes the identity of the woman as a resident of the ghetto and her anticipation for her man's return.
To come home
Repetition of the anticipation for her partner to come home.
A rat run cross the floor, a roach turn up the wall
Describes the unsanitary conditions in the surroundings with the mention of a rat and a roach.
Everything is noisy around her, that don`t seem to bother her at all
Despite the unpleasant environment, the woman remains undisturbed, reflecting her resilience.
Cause she`s a ghetto woman, sittin there all alone
Confirms the woman's identity as a "ghetto woman" and portrays her solitude.
She`s just a ghetto woman waitin for her man to come home
Reiterates the woman's patient wait for her partner in the midst of her solitude.
To come home
Repetition of the central theme – waiting for her man to return home.
Yes, the tv`s on, radio blastin` the news
Depicts a setting with a television on and a radio broadcasting news, emphasizing the woman's environment.
Somebody down the hall, playin the low down dirty blues
Highlights the musical atmosphere with someone playing the "low down dirty blues" nearby.
My ghetto woman, she`s all alone
Reiterates the woman's loneliness and isolation as she sits alone.
She`s just a ghetto woman, waitin for her man to come home
Reaffirms the woman's identity as a ghetto woman and her patient expectation for her man.
To come home
Repetition of the anticipation for the man's return home.
'Cause she`s a ghetto woman, said she`s a ghetto woman
Repetition of the assertion that she is a ghetto woman, inviting reflection on her experiences and challenges.
Oh, ghetto woman, what`s on your mind
Presents a direct question to the woman, probing into her thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes I look in your face, can`t help but cry.
Conveys the singer's emotional response to the woman's situation, expressing a sense of empathy and sorrow.
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