Be Thankful for What You Got
Gratitude in the Streets: Embracing Life's Riches
Lyrics
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Even if you don't own an extravagant Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
Reference to stylish wide whitewall tires associated with luxury
TV antennas in the back
Symbolic mention of affluence with TV antennas in the car's rear
You may not have a car at all
Not having a car doesn't diminish your worth
But remember brothers and sisters
Addressing the audience as brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Encouragement to maintain self-respect despite material possessions
Just be thankful for what you've got
Gratitude for what you currently possess
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Reiteration of not owning a Cadillac
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Describing a luxurious car with specific features (diamond, sunroof)
Diggin' the scene
Enjoying the current environment or lifestyle
With a gangsta lean
Relaxed and stylish posture
Gangsta whitewalls
Reiteration of the stylish whitewall tires
TV antennas in the back
Reemphasizing the affluence symbolized by TV antennas
You may not have a car at all
Not having a car doesn't define your worth
But remember brothers and sisters
Reiterating the message of self-respect for everyone
You can still stand tall
Encouragement to maintain dignity and confidence
Just be thankful for what you've got
Expressing gratitude for what one possesses
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Repeat of not owning a Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
Reemphasis on stylish whitewall tires
TV antennas in the back
Reiteration of TV antennas as a symbol of affluence
You may not have a car at all
Reiteration that not having a car doesn't diminish worth
But remember brothers and sisters
Reiteration of addressing the audience as brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Reiteration of the message to stand tall despite material possessions
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Repetition of enjoying a luxurious car and lifestyle with a gangsta lean
Diggin the scene
-With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
-Diamond in the back, sunroof top
-Diggin the scene
-With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
-Diamond in the back, sunroof top
-Diggin' the scene
-With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh
-Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Final repetition of the luxurious car description
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