Lyrics
Can I tell ya'll a story
Introduction to the narrative; setting the stage for a personal story.
About my history
Expressing the intent to share personal history.
I'm sure a lot ya'll can relate to me
Assuming relatability, inviting listeners to connect with the story.
You see I'm from the ghetto
Indicating origin from a challenging neighborhood, the ghetto.
A place where me and my brother shared
Describing shared living conditions with a brother on a cold hardwood floor.
The hardwood floor when the winter was cold
Reiteration of challenging circumstances in the ghetto.
I'm talkin about the ghetto
Emphasizing the focus on the ghetto as a central theme.
said the ghet the ghet the ghet
Repeating "ghet" for emphasis on the ghetto life.
I'm not going to stay here no
Declaring the intention not to remain in the ghetto.
I got plans to get out of here
Expressing plans to escape and move towards a better future.
I see my name, big lights
Aspiring to see one's name in big lights, symbolizing fame and success.
Oh Lord I want to take some of that good life
Expressing a desire for the "good life" associated with success.
I want to be
Repetition of the desire to "be."
I want to be
-A superstar, go get them
Expressing the specific desire to be a superstar.
Superstar,oh I want to be yeah
Reiteration of the aspiration to be a superstar.
I've got be dreams
Acknowledging dreams of achieving superstar status.
Of being a, superstar go get them
Repeating the desire to be a superstar, emphasizing determination.
Superstar (a ghetto super star)
Specifying the aspiration to be a "ghetto superstar."
That is all I want to be
Reaffirming the sole desire to be a ghetto superstar.
What you know about that hard knock life?
Challenging the listener's knowledge of a difficult life.
What you know about that ware fare life?
Asking about familiarity with a harsh, difficult life situation.
Scrape for dinner and government cheese
Describing struggles with poverty, scraping for food, and reliance on government assistance.
Praying for the Lord
Expressing a plea for divine intervention and blessings.
Lord you bless me
Continuation of the plea for divine blessings.
Oh, and get grandmama out
Expressing a desire to improve the situation for grandmothers.
Try to buy every Foot Locker out
Aspiring to financial success, symbolized by buying from Foot Locker.
Living ghetto fabolous no doubt
Describing a desire for a fabulous lifestyle despite ghetto origins.
You know what I'm talking about
Acknowledging shared understanding of the described aspirations.
I want to be
Repetition of the desire to "be."
Rolling out slamming cadillac doors
Desire for luxury, symbolized by slamming cadillac doors.
Holding down every homie I know
Commitment to supporting friends and maintaining loyalty.
Never ever ever will I be broke
Affirmation of never experiencing financial hardship again.
I want to be I want to be a ghetto superstar
Reiterating the aspiration to be a ghetto superstar.
Rolling out slamming cadillac doors
Desire for luxury, symbolized by slamming cadillac doors (repeated).
Never ever ever will I be broke
Affirmation of never experiencing financial hardship again (repeated).
Holding down every homie I know
Commitment to supporting friends and maintaining loyalty (repeated).
I want to be I want to be a ghetto superstar
Reiterating the aspiration to be a ghetto superstar (repeated).
And if some of ya'll went through what i went through
Encouraging empathy from those who have faced similar challenges.
You know I just want ya'll to bob ya'll head
Inviting a positive response, asking listeners to nod their heads.
Cause you know every one didn't come from great homes
Acknowledging that not everyone comes from ideal backgrounds.
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