Little Ghetto Boy
Rising from the Streets: A Little Ghetto Boy's Journey to HopeLyrics
Little ghetto boy, playing in the ghetto street
Expressing the presence of a young boy in the ghetto, symbolizing a challenging environment.
Whatcha' gonna do when you grow up
Prompting the boy to contemplate his actions and choices as he grows up.
And have to face responsibility?
Addressing the inevitability of facing responsibilities that come with adulthood.
Will you spend your days and nights in a pool room?
Questioning whether the boy will spend his time in unproductive or harmful activities.
Will you sell caps of madness to the neighborhood?
Suggesting the possibility of engaging in illegal activities, contributing to neighborhood problems.
Little ghetto boy
Reiterating the presence of the little ghetto boy in this challenging environment.
You already know how rough life can be
Acknowledging that the boy is already familiar with the harsh realities of life.
'Cause you've seen so much pain and misery
Highlighting the boy's exposure to pain and misery throughout his life.
Little ghetto boy
Repeating the description of the boy in the ghetto environment.
Your daddy was blown away
Revealing that the boy's father met a tragic end, possibly through criminal actions.
He robbed that grocery store
Implies that the father was involved in a robbery at a grocery store.
Don't you know that was a sad, sad old day?
Expressing the sorrowful nature of the day when the father committed the crime.
All of your young life you've seen such misery and pain
Reflecting on the boy's continuous exposure to suffering and hardship.
The world is a cruel place
Commenting on the harshness of the world and its resistance to positive change.
And it ain't gonna change
Asserting the persistent challenges faced by individuals in the world.
You're so young and you've got so far to go
Highlighting the boy's youth and the long journey he has ahead.
But I don't think you'll reach your goal, young man
Casting doubt on the boy's ability to achieve his goals in the challenging environment.
Hangin' by the pool room door
Suggesting a specific location, the pool room, as a potentially negative influence.
Look out, son
Issuing a warning to the son about potential dangers or pitfalls.
Little ghetto boy
Reiterating the presence of the little ghetto boy, addressing his future as a man.
When, when, when you become a man
Asking when the boy becomes a man, implying a transition to adulthood.
You can make things change, hey hey
Encouraging the boy to take action and influence positive change.
If you just take a stand
Emphasizing the importance of taking a stand for positive change.
You gotta believe it yourself in all you do
Advocating self-belief and the need to fight for a better future.
You've got to fight to make it better
Stressing the necessity of actively working towards improvement.
You'll see how other people will start believing, too
Expressing the belief that others will also start believing in positive change.
Then, my son, things will start to get better
Anticipating that things will improve as a result of the son's efforts.
Everything has got to get better (I declare, I believe that today)
Declaring a belief in the inevitability of overall improvement.
Everything has got to get better
Repeating the assertion that everything has to get better.
Everything has got to get better (just as soon as you make up your mind)
Reiterating the idea that positive change is contingent on personal decisions.
Everything has got to get better (you go 'head on and do what's right)
Encouraging the son to do what is right for improvement.
Everything has got to get better (I said everything has got to get better)
Affirming the belief that everything has to get better.
Everything has got to get better (I'm depending on you, little brother)
Expressing dependence on the younger brother for positive change.
Everything has got to get better (I'm depending on you)
Reiterating dependence and trust in the younger brother for improvement.
Everything has got to get better (Hey hey, need your help, little brother)
Seeking assistance and collaboration from the younger brother for positive change.
Everything has got to get better
Reaffirming the belief in the necessity of improvement with a plea for help.
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