Ghetto
Akon
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Ghetto, ghetto Ghetto, ghetto livin' These streets remind me of quicksand (quicksand) When you're on it, you'll keep goin' down (goin' down) And there's no one to hold on to And there's no one to pull you out You keep on fallin' (fallin') No one can hear you callin' So you end up self-destructin' On the corner with the tuli on the waistline Just got up out the bing doin' state time Teeth marks on my back from the K-9 Dark memories of when there was no sunshine ‘Cause they said that I wouldn't make it I remember like yesterday Holdin' on to what God gave me ‘Cause that's the life when you're livin' in the (ghetto) And eatin' in the (ghetto) Oh, sleepin' in the (ghetto) Ghetto, that's the life (ghetto livin') When you're livin' in the (ghetto) And eatin' in the (ghetto) Oh, sleepin' in the (ghetto) ghetto (ghetto livin') No need to cherish luxuries ‘Cause everything come and go Even the life that you have is borrowed ‘Cause you're not promised tomorrow So live your life as if every day is gon' be your last (be your last) Once you've moved forward, can't go back just pretend to remove your past (remove your past) ‘Cause you gotta be willin' to pray Yes, there gotta be, there gotta be a better way, oh Yes, you gotta be willin' to pray ‘Cause there gotta be, there gotta be a better day, ay Whoever said that this struggle would stop today? A lot a niggas dead or locked away Teenage women growin' up with AIDS ‘Cause that's the life when you're livin' in the (ghetto) Oh, eatin' in the (ghetto) Oh, sleepin' in the (ghetto) Ghetto, that's the life (ghetto livin') When you're livin' in the (ghetto) Oh, eatin' in the (ghetto) Oh, sleepin' in the (ghetto) ghetto (ghetto livin') Gun shots every night in the (ghetto) Crooked cops on sight in the (ghetto) Everyday is a fight in the (ghetto) Oh oh oh oh oh (ghetto livin') Got kids to feed in the (ghetto) Sellin' coke and weed in the (ghetto) Everyday somebody bleed in the (ghetto) Oh oh oh oh oh (ghetto livin') That's the life when you're livin' in the (ghetto) Oh, livin' by the (ghetto) Oh eatin' in the (ghetto) Ghetto That's the life when you're livin' in the (ghetto) Oh, sleepin' in the (ghetto) Livin' in the (ghetto) Ghetto, ghetto (ghetto livin')
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Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, BUTHERDE DARIUS, JAMES TARVER
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12 facts about this song
Release date"Ghetto" by Akon was officially released on December 21, 2004.
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AlbumThe song "Ghetto" is from Akon's debut album, "Trouble."
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Music genreThe song belongs to the genres of R&B and hip hop.
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Chart performanceAlthough it wasn't a huge chart hit, it did achieve considerable success in certain charts worldwide including the UK, Norway, and New Zealand.
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InspirationAkon, who spent much of his childhood in Africa, was inspired to write this song based on the poverty and problematic challenges he witnessed in those areas.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song talk about Akon's experiences growing up in unpleasant, disadvantaged circumstances.
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Remix versionsThe song has two official remixes, one of them features the American rapper, 2Pac, and the notorious B.I.G., and the other one features Ali B and Yes-R.
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Impact"Ghetto" resonated with many listeners around the world due to the socio-economic realities it portrays in its lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ghetto," directed by Gil Green and Tara Razavi, supplements its lyrics - showcasing the struggles people in destitute communities deal with.
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Song Writer/Producer"Ghetto" was written by Akon, the same person who also produced the song.
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Song DurationThe song "Ghetto" has a duration of 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song generally received positive reviews, it was often praised for its stark imagery and the emotional honesty of its lyrics.
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