Ghetto Life
Rick James
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When I was a young boy Growing up in the ghetto Hanging out on corners Singin' with the fellas Lookin' for the cute chicks Trying to find a bit of fun Looking for some trouble Or anyone who'll give me some I was young and crazy In the ghetto Didn't know what my life would be In the ghetto I was dumb and oh so lazy In the ghetto Something had a spell on me In the ghetto You want to know what I'm talkin' bout? Talkin' 'bout ghetto life Ghetto Life You want to know what I'm singin' 'bout? Talkin' 'bout ghetto life Ghetto Life When I was a young man Kind of free and fancy Met this little cute girl She said her name was Nancy She had pigtails to her shoulders She couldn't have been much older She taught me what I had to know To make a girl not want to go She was very kinky In the ghetto She laid her pigtails down on me In the ghetto And I was feeling oh so sneaky In the ghetto I had to see what love could be In the ghetto I knew it all along That my game was strong But I was wrong that time I knew I had to pray And give myself away Did you think I was man enough? Yeah Did you think I was smart enough? Yeah Did you think I was strong enough? Yeah Did you think I'd work it out? The Ghetto Life Sing it to ya, hit it baby baby Talkin 'bout ghetto life You got to get on over Talkin 'bout ghetto life When I was a young boy Tenements, slums and corner bums Playing tag with winos The only way to have some fun One thing 'bout the ghetto You don't ha
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Written by: DAVE KELLY, MICHAEL JOHNSON
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Ghetto Life" is a song by American singer Rick James, released on his 1981 album "Street Songs."
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Album SuccessThe song is a part of the album, "Street Songs", which is considered Rick James' best and most successful album. "Street Songs" achieved multi-platinum status.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyric's content of "Ghetto Life" describes Rick James' experiences and struggles of being raised up in the Buffalo ghetto.
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Music CompositionThe song is known for its blend of punk funk sound, a fusion of soul, funk, and R&B genres which Rick James was well known for pioneering.
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Real-life ReferencesJames took his experiences from the time he spent in Buffalo, New York, and turned them into the song "Ghetto Life" showing the gritty reality of life in the inner city.
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Song LengthThe track "Ghetto Life" has a length of 4:20 minutes.
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Live Performances"Ghetto Life" often made it to James' live performances where he would captivate the audience with his energetic stage presence.
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InfluenceThe song also influenced several hip hop songs, with its catchy beats being sampled by many artists.
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Critical Reception"Ghetto Life" is still regarded as a classic and a prominent symbol of James's career, even though it didn't top the charts like some of his other singles.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often featured in media pieces highlighting the reality of life in American inner-city neighborhoods, emphasizing its cultural significance.
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