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Daddy said to me when I was a little
Daddy emphasized the importance of purpose in human creation during my childhood.
That all mankind is created with a purpose
All individuals have distinct purposes, such as becoming leaders, preachers, or nurturing parents guiding us in the world.
Some become a leader
Some individuals are destined to be leaders.
Some become a preacher
Some individuals are destined to be preachers.
Some become a parents that lead us ina di world
Some are destined to be parents leading others in the world.
Mama said to me that I must go to school
Mama instructed me to attend school regardless of circumstances, emphasizing the importance of education.
No matter what the reason is it high tide or low
Regardless of challenges, I should pursue my dreams and aspirations.
To pursuit my dreams
Strive in every possible way to be the best version of myself.
In every way I can
To bring pride to my family and make them proud someday.
To be the best man I can be
A phrase expressing affirmation or agreement.
And someday can make them proud
Repeated affirmation of living in challenging circumstances, possibly a ghetto.
Aiyaa iyaa
Repetition of the chorus emphasizing the challenges of living in the ghetto.
Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Daddy said to me that I must be a gentleman
My father advised me to be a gentleman, treating women with respect and teaching my children to protect their pride.
Treat my woman right and tell my kids protect their pride
Encouragement to be aware of one's roots, stand up for righteous causes, and serve as a positive example.
Knowing where they come from
Recognition of the father as a role model for better behavior.
Stand up for the right cause
Encouragement to stand up for just causes.
He's the one who I looked up to be a better example
The father serves as a positive example to strive for.
Mama said to me that I must go to church
Mama's advice to attend church, emphasizing the importance of placing God at the top of one's priorities.
No matter what your reason you must put God on top
Regardless of the reason, it is essential to prioritize God.
Be honest to another
Encouragement to be honest and show respect to others.
Respecting all the elders
Advising to respect elders, aligning with biblical teachings (Galatians 5:22-23).
Even the Bible says in Galatia 5 : 22 23
Reference to the biblical verses in Galatians emphasizing virtues like love, joy, and self-control.
Aiyaa iyaa
Repetition of the chorus and verses emphasizing the challenges of living in the ghetto.
Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Daddy said to me that I must be a gentleman
-Treat my woman right and tell my kids protect their pride
-Knowing where they come from
-Stand up for the right cause
-He's the one who I looked up to be a better example
-Mama said to me that I must go to church
-No matter what your reason you must put God on top
-Be honest to another
-Respecting all the elders
-Even the Bible says in Galatia 5 : 22 23
-Aiyaa iyaa
Continuation of the repetition of the chorus and verses emphasizing the challenges of living in the ghetto.
Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Aiyaa iyaa
-Livin' in the ghetto
-Livin' in the ghetto
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