UB40
- Guns In The Ghetto LyricsDaddy don't go out tonight
Just stay home till morning light
Me and mamma don't feel right
Please hold us tight
Daddy why did you go to work
When you know just how much we love you so
Please come back tomorrow
[Chorus:]
They're giving out guns in the ghetto
They're saying they will set you free
One day I'll have children of my own
But I'm afraid they won't have me
Mamma, is Daddy home
Why are you crying all alone
Grandma's tears have turned to stone
And I'm all alone
Mamma isn't daddy back
I'm getting scared and that's a fact
Why are we all dressed like that
All in black
[Chorus]
Daddy don't go out tonight
Please stay home till morning light
Me and mamma don't feel right
Please hold us tight
Daddy why did you go to work
When you know just how much we love you so
Please come back tomorrow
[Chorus]
Mamma, is Daddy home
Why are you crying all alone
Grandma's tears have turned to stone
And I'm chilled to the bone
Mamma isn't daddy back
I'm getting scared and that's a fact
Why are we all dressed like that
All in black
[Chorus 4x]
Just stay home till morning light
Me and mamma don't feel right
Please hold us tight
Daddy why did you go to work
When you know just how much we love you so
Please come back tomorrow
[Chorus:]
They're giving out guns in the ghetto
They're saying they will set you free
One day I'll have children of my own
But I'm afraid they won't have me
Mamma, is Daddy home
Why are you crying all alone
Grandma's tears have turned to stone
And I'm all alone
Mamma isn't daddy back
I'm getting scared and that's a fact
Why are we all dressed like that
[Chorus]
Daddy don't go out tonight
Please stay home till morning light
Me and mamma don't feel right
Please hold us tight
Daddy why did you go to work
When you know just how much we love you so
Please come back tomorrow
[Chorus]
Mamma, is Daddy home
Why are you crying all alone
Grandma's tears have turned to stone
And I'm chilled to the bone
Mamma isn't daddy back
I'm getting scared and that's a fact
Why are we all dressed like that
All in black
[Chorus 4x]
Facts about Guns In The Ghetto
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Guns In The Ghetto is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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It is first released on June 30, 1997 as part of Ub40's album "Guns in the Ghetto" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Guns In The Ghetto' by UB40 portrays a child's plea for their father to stay home because outside dangers exist which the ghetto guns represent. The lyrics express the fear of not being able to protect future generations from the harsh realities and violence that exist, emphasizing the cycle of fear and uncertainty passed down through generations. The lyrics of Guns in the ghetto show six main themes which include heartbreak and social commentary and angst and despair and love. The song establishes two main ideas which include the need for family members to stay apart and experience separation and the need for people to live through violence and fear while their childhood innocence is lost. The lyrics present themes which show how fear and violence and the effects of gun culture shape a community which children under 13 should not watch. The character's emotional distress which arises from gun-related situations indicates an intensity level which requires younger audiences to exercise caution.
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Guns In The Ghetto falls under the genre Reggae.
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Guns In The Ghetto song length is 5 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote Guns In The Ghetto lyrics?
Guns In The Ghetto is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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When was Guns In The Ghetto released?
It is first released on June 30, 1997 as part of Ub40's album "Guns in the Ghetto" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Guns In The Ghetto lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Guns In The Ghetto' by UB40 portrays a child's plea for their father to stay home because outside dangers exist which the ghetto guns represent. The lyrics express the fear of not being able to protect future generations from the harsh realities and violence that exist, emphasizing the cycle of fear and uncertainty passed down through generations. The lyrics of Guns in the ghetto show six main themes which include heartbreak and social commentary and angst and despair and love. The song establishes two main ideas which include the need for family members to stay apart and experience separation and the need for people to live through violence and fear while their childhood innocence is lost. The lyrics present themes which show how fear and violence and the effects of gun culture shape a community which children under 13 should not watch. The character's emotional distress which arises from gun-related situations indicates an intensity level which requires younger audiences to exercise caution.
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Which genre is Guns In The Ghetto?
Guns In The Ghetto falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song Guns In The Ghetto?
Guns In The Ghetto song length is 5 minutes and 08 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell
Record Label(s): 1997 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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