In The Ghetto
Ghetto Chronicles: A Tale of Struggle and Redemption
Lyrics
As the snow flies
Introduction to the setting, possibly a harsh environment.
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
Describing a cold and grim morning in Chicago.
A poor little baby child is born
A child is born into poverty in the ghetto.
In the ghetto and his mama cries
The mother cries due to the difficult circumstances.
Cause if there's one thing
Highlighting the challenges faced by the mother and child.
That she don't need
Expressing that another mouth to feed is an additional burden.
Its another hungry mouth to feed
Emphasizing the struggle for survival in the ghetto.
In the ghetto
Reiteration of the tough conditions in the ghetto.
People, don't you understand
Calling for understanding of the child's plight.
The child needs a helping hand
Appealing for support and assistance for the child.
Or hell grow to be an
Warning about the potential negative consequences if neglected.
Angry young man some day
Anticipating the child's future anger if not helped.
Take a look at you and me
Encouraging self-reflection on society's actions.
Are we too blind to see
Raising the question of societal blindness to the issues.
Do we simply turn our heads
Questioning the tendency to ignore problems.
And look the other way well the world turns
Describing the world turning while issues persist.
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Introducing a hungry boy facing adversity.
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
Depicting a challenging environment for the child.
In the ghetto
Reiteration of the difficult conditions in the ghetto.
And his hunger burns
Highlighting the intensity of the child's hunger.
So he starts to roam the streets at night
Describing the child's actions to cope with hunger.
And he learns how to steal
Detailing the negative behaviors the child learns.
And he learns how to fight in the ghetto
Emphasizing the harsh reality of life in the ghetto.
Then one night in desperation
Desperation drives a young man to break away from his circumstances.
A young man breaks away
Depicting an attempt to escape the cycle of poverty.
He buys a gun, steals a car
Describing drastic measures taken by the young man.
Tries to run, but he don't get far
Illustrating the futility of the escape attempt.
And his mama cries
The mother cries as her son faces dire consequences.
As a crowd gathers round an angry young man
Describing the aftermath of the young man's actions.
Face down on the street with
Painting a grim picture of the young man's fate.
A gun in his hand in the ghetto
Depicting a tragic end for the young man in the ghetto.
As her young man dies
Expressing the sorrow of losing a young life.
On a cold and gray chicago mornin
Returning to the cold and gray morning in Chicago.
And a poor little baby child is born
Reaffirming the cycle of poverty with a new baby born.
In the ghetto
Final statement on the perpetuation of poverty in the ghetto.
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