The World is a Ghetto
Geto Boys
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Walkin' down the street, smoggy eyed Looking at the sky, starry eyed Searchin' for the place, weary eyed Crying in the night, teary eyed Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you the world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you the world is a ghetto Wonder when I'll find paradise Somewhere there's a home sweet and nice Wonder if I'll find happiness Better give it up now I guess Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you the world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you the world is a ghetto The world is a ghetto There's no need to search anywhere Happiness is here, have your share If you know you're loved, be secure Paradise is love to be sure Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you the world is a ghetto Don't you know that it's true That for me and for you the world is a ghetto The world is a ghetto The world is a ghetto The world is a ghetto The world is a ghetto
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Written by: Charles Miller, Harold Brown, Howard Scott, Jerome Washington, LeRoy Jordan, Mark Green, Morris Dickerson, Terry Gray, Thomas Allen, Lee Levitin
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9 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The World Is a Ghetto" by Geto Boys is classified as a Grand Hip-hop and Gangsta rap song.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "The Geto Boys," which was released independently on Rap-a-Lot Records in 1990.
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Popular Samples"The World Is a Ghetto" samples two songs - "The World Is a Ghetto" by War and "Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of the song paint a dark picture of life in the ghetto, discussing crime, poverty, and social injustices.
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InfluenceThe song is often cited for its strong social commentary, which has influenced numerous other hip hop artists.
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Artist BackgroundGeto Boys is a group from Houston, Texas, made up of Scarface, Willie D, and Bushwick Bill. They are known for their upfront and explicit lyrics.
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ReceptionThough controversial for its explicit content, the song and the album it comes from are considered significant in the development of hip hop, particularly southern and hardcore styles.
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ControversyThe group faced controversy due to the explicit content and violent imagery in their music, which led to the album carrying a parental advisory label.
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SuccessDespite the controversy, the album reached number 166 on the Billboard 200, and "The World Is a Ghetto" is considered a standout track.
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