KELIS
- Ghetto Children Lyrics / with translations(feat. Marc Dorsey & N.E.R.D.)
[N.E.R.D.]
Yo, wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Hey, hey
[Marc Dorsey (Kelis)]
You're a ghetto boy
You're my life
And there's so much for you to protect and to save
And baby boy don't hit your wife
Cause your kids may grow up someday to be this way, yeah
You don't know what you may be
To some boy in society
There's a secret to why
(There's a secret)
You must survive
So listen to what we say
Cause this type of shit happens every day
[1] - [Kelis & Marc Dorsey]
Come for yours cause dreams come true
And this is the message that we bring through
Say hey now, hey now, now
Hey now, hey now
No matter what teachers say to you
Ghetto children are beautiful
Say hey now, hey now, now
Hey now, hey now
[Kelis & Marc]
Baby girl you're my life
It's important that you smile
And never cry
(Don't never cry)
Study math and your sciences
Maybe you'll figure why we subtract and not multiply
You don't know what you may be
To some girl in society
There's a secret to why
We must survive
So listen to what we say
Cause this type of shit happens every day
[Repeat 1]
[N.E.R.D.]
Crack town ghetto in the city
Buildings are abandoned but the girls are still pretty
A child looks in the mirror
Yeah to see my life clearer
All I see is ghetto keys to this jet black coke gram
Nine eleven course
Of course 911 don't mean help
The only ones that need help is them sons without wealth
It's apparent that this nation they don't know what they facing
Young natural born killers and these street corner masons
You want that type of money that you see in the mob cliques
With your stashes in the drawers
Yes with the lumps under my carpet
Listen to your heart
Why should I listen to you?
I was here from the start
But you don't bring no money through
Look I only feel capes
And to get it I kill Jakes
By the time I'm 20 wanna be the ghetto Bill Gates
You a wannabe an angel
That was in my brain too
Now the only Star Spangle's coming out my Cango
Now that I'm out it's like the whole world flames you
Although the ghetto's nothing like the conclusion I came to
Your friends see you playing both sides
Now they don't claim you
Ghetto children change the world
Don't let the world change you, come on word
[Repeat 1]
[Repeat 1]
[N.E.R.D.]
Little children wanna seem part of
The whole world wants to be apart of
A little ghetto things, a little ghetto things
Ay yo, ay yo
Little children wanna seem part of
The whole world wants to be apart of
My little ghetto kings, my little ghetto queens
[N.E.R.D.]
Yo, wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Ghetto children
Wake up, wake up
Hey, hey
[Marc Dorsey (Kelis)]
You're a ghetto boy
You're my life
And there's so much for you to protect and to save
And baby boy don't hit your wife
Cause your kids may grow up someday to be this way, yeah
You don't know what you may be
To some boy in society
There's a secret to why
(There's a secret)
You must survive
So listen to what we say
Cause this type of shit happens every day
[1] - [Kelis & Marc Dorsey]
Come for yours cause dreams come true
And this is the message that we bring through
Say hey now, hey now, now
Hey now, hey now
No matter what teachers say to you
Ghetto children are beautiful
Say hey now, hey now, now
Hey now, hey now
[Kelis & Marc]
Baby girl you're my life
It's important that you smile
And never cry
(Don't never cry)
Study math and your sciences
Maybe you'll figure why we subtract and not multiply
You don't know what you may be
To some girl in society
There's a secret to why
We must survive
So listen to what we say
Cause this type of shit happens every day
[Repeat 1]
[N.E.R.D.]
Crack town ghetto in the city
Buildings are abandoned but the girls are still pretty
Yeah to see my life clearer
All I see is ghetto keys to this jet black coke gram
Nine eleven course
Of course 911 don't mean help
The only ones that need help is them sons without wealth
It's apparent that this nation they don't know what they facing
Young natural born killers and these street corner masons
You want that type of money that you see in the mob cliques
With your stashes in the drawers
Yes with the lumps under my carpet
Listen to your heart
Why should I listen to you?
I was here from the start
But you don't bring no money through
Look I only feel capes
And to get it I kill Jakes
By the time I'm 20 wanna be the ghetto Bill Gates
You a wannabe an angel
That was in my brain too
Now the only Star Spangle's coming out my Cango
Now that I'm out it's like the whole world flames you
Although the ghetto's nothing like the conclusion I came to
Your friends see you playing both sides
Now they don't claim you
Ghetto children change the world
Don't let the world change you, come on word
[Repeat 1]
[Repeat 1]
[N.E.R.D.]
Little children wanna seem part of
The whole world wants to be apart of
A little ghetto things, a little ghetto things
Ay yo, ay yo
Little children wanna seem part of
The whole world wants to be apart of
My little ghetto kings, my little ghetto queens
Facts about Ghetto Children
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Ghetto Children is written by Ricky M. L. Walters, Chad Hugo, Pharrell L. Williams.
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It is first released on December 07, 1999 as part of Kelis's album "Kaleidoscope" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Ghetto Children' by Kelis addresses the struggles faced by children growing up in disadvantaged neighborhoods, emphasizing the importance of education, resilience, and self-worth. The song shows how children should follow their dreams because they possess inner beauty which their harsh environment cannot destroy. Ghetto children lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, empowerment, inspiration, hope and love. The song establishes two main ideas through its themes which show how people become empowered and resilient while their family members protect their ambitions. The lyrics contain themes related to societal issues, violence, and adult situations that may not be suitable for children under 13. Parental guidance becomes necessary because the text includes phrases which explain domestic violence and references to criminal activities and social problems.
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Ghetto Children falls under the genre Pop.
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Ghetto Children song length is 4 minutes and 48 seconds.
Who wrote Ghetto Children lyrics?
Ghetto Children is written by Ricky M. L. Walters, Chad Hugo, Pharrell L. Williams.
✔️
When was Ghetto Children released?
It is first released on December 07, 1999 as part of Kelis's album "Kaleidoscope" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Ghetto Children lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Ghetto Children' by Kelis addresses the struggles faced by children growing up in disadvantaged neighborhoods, emphasizing the importance of education, resilience, and self-worth. The song shows how children should follow their dreams because they possess inner beauty which their harsh environment cannot destroy. Ghetto children lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, empowerment, inspiration, hope and love. The song establishes two main ideas through its themes which show how people become empowered and resilient while their family members protect their ambitions. The lyrics contain themes related to societal issues, violence, and adult situations that may not be suitable for children under 13. Parental guidance becomes necessary because the text includes phrases which explain domestic violence and references to criminal activities and social problems.
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Which genre is Ghetto Children?
Ghetto Children falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Ghetto Children?
Ghetto Children song length is 4 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Ricky M. L. Walters, Chad Hugo, Pharrell L. WilliamsRecord Label(s): 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc
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