Dreamin'
Young Jeezy
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This one for the hood right here Song dedicated anybody out there that got some dreams Don't give up on your dreams real talk Ready kids, let's go Dreamin', yeah, dreamin', yeah Dreamin', dreamin', yeah Dreamin', yeah, dreamin', yeah Born September 28, my life far from great No food on the table, so we far from steak But I'm so close to jail, it feels like I'm so close to hell Mom's smoking ***, same s*** I'm selling So who's wrong, her or me She addicted to the high, I'm addicted to the cash I almost put my hands on her when I caught her in my stash How could I do her like that, Lord knows I'm wrong Why would I do her like that, Lord know she's strong I know it's been hard but we made it baby Ten years clean, so she's still my lady, I must be dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin', dreamin' One thing about it, I got love for you hommie Two things about it, I'll take a slug for you hommie Look at you now your a business man I'm proud of you dog, handle your business man You like tha brother, I never ever had You try your best and I still get mad We risked it all together, been through it all together Caught cases and we're still together Headed OG, I sleep while you drive Me and my dog yeah, we're chippin' on fire Remember back when we shared our clothes Look at us now *** we sell out shows, I must be dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' I was young and dumb wit a pocket full of cash Posted on tha block wit a pocket full of glass Full speed, still runnin' from my past But it's starting to catch up, yeah, it's gaining on my a** There's two types of *** predator and prey I'm a predator, I pray 3 times a day Mat Lue once said one day you'll have kids And how you gon' explain all that *** you did I'm a soul survivor far from a crook She always said I was a lot smarter than I look So I took my dreams and made it some thousands Then I took my life and made it an album, I must be dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin' I must think about it, dreamin' Dreamin', I must think about it Man I must be dreamin'
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Written by: ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, LARRY D. BATISTE, JAY JENKINS, CLAYTON DWIGHT RICHARDSON, BILL SUMMERS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Dreamin'" is a song by American rapper Young Jeezy from his second studio album, 'The Inspiration,' released in 2006.
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Collaborative EffortsThe song features Keyshia Cole, a well-known R&B singer, who lends her vocals on the chorus.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the track managed to reach number 14 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 73 on the Hot 100, showcasing Jeezy's widespread popularity.
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Songwriting Credits"Dreamin'" was co-written by Young Jeezy, Keyshia Cole, and The Runners, who also produced the song.
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Unique SoundUnlike many of Jeezy's other songs, which typically boast a harder, more street-oriented sound, "Dreamin'" features a more soulful and melodic backdrop, thanks in large part to Cole's vocals and The Runners' production.
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Lyrical ContentThe track sees the rapper reflecting on his struggles and journey from the bottom to the top, offering listeners a more introspective side of him often unseen in his typical money-laden tracks.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Dreamin'" for its honest depiction of Jeezy's struggle and ambition, with Cole's soulful hook adding a powerful emotional punch to the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dreamin'" further depicts the song's theme of struggle and aspiration, showing a young man dealing with the additional challenges of caring for a sibling alone.
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Popular SamplingThe song samples Bill Summers' song, "Dreaming," a track full of soul and jazz influences.
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Multi-Platinum AchievementThe album 'The Inspiration,' which features the song "Dreamin'," reached multi-platinum status, selling over 1.6 million units in the United States.
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