Ghetto Dreams
2 Chainz Lyrics

My ghetto dreams always turn to ghetto nightmares
I can't escape my troubled reality, even in my dreams.

At night I can't sleep, I toss and turn
Sleep eludes me, I'm restless and anxious.

Candlesticks in the dark, I was whippin' the hard
I was hustling and making money through illicit means.

I was gettin' the broads that like 'who the hell is that'
I attracted women who were impressed by my status and wealth.

I was dealing sacks, you looking at niggas that drove to hell and back.
I sold drugs and paid a high price for my success.

Charismatic I was raised by a addict with money in the attic.
My charm and charisma were developed growing up in a household affected by addiction.

Got goons while you at it at
I surround myself with armed associates for protection against haters and rivals.

This present time I'm out of my mind and that's a habit,
I'm constantly pushing the limits and living impulsively.

Still got them waiting in line they gotta have
Despite my risky lifestyle, people are still drawn to me and my success.

Last night was the first night I got sleep
I finally got some rest after weeks of being unable to sleep.

Tossing and turning for two or three weeks
My anxiety and worries kept me up at night for an extended period of time.

My nightmares are triggered by bad memories
My traumatic experiences haunt me in my dreams.

Lord, send me an angel right now while I'm having ghetto dreams
I'm praying for divine intervention to help me escape my struggles.

Cold sweats listenin' to the old sweat
I'm anxious and uneasy, while listening to the music that reminds me of my past struggles.

One, two that's a ho check
I'm making lots of money, even from the women I attract.

Now for real, nigga this a whole check
I'm making so much money that it's a significant sum.

Just bossin' around, polo sweats
Money and success give me the confidence to act like a boss, even in my casual clothes.

Used to dream 'bout a bigger couch
I used to aspire for simple luxuries, like a nicer couch.

Woke up in a bigger house, come on
My dreams became reality, and now I'm living in a much bigger and luxurious home.

Commas in my bank account
I have so much money that my bank statement includes commas.

So much money I had to let the banker count
I have too much cash to count by myself, so I needed professional help.

It's like the world stand still
Sometimes everything feels overwhelming and static.

Yesterday your little man got killed
A young man in my community was murdered, and it's still very real and raw.

And all he ever wanted was a bank roll
The victim was striving to make money and be successful.

But he died too young 'cause the game's cold
Unfortunately, he was killed due to the dangerous and harsh reality of street life.

Most niggas ain't know, or they just think slow
Many people in my community aren't aware of the dangers or are unwilling to acknowledge the dangers.

Once you get in you gotta leave but you can't though
Once you're involved in illegal activities, it's difficult to escape without facing consequences or violence.

Does freedom make a motherfucker evil
When someone is given too much freedom or power, it can corrupt them and lead them to evil actions.

To the point down your ass when he see you
They might even become violent or threatening towards people who challenge their position.

Let's take that needle, fill it with poison
There are corrupt forces who want to intentionally harm certain communities, by introducing dangerous substances or practices.

Inject the ghetto with the drug, paranoia
These forces are intentionally creating a sense of fear and anxiety among people in marginalized communities.

Got you lookin' at your homeboy sideways
People in these communities might mistrust even their closest friends or acquaintances due to fear and suspicion.

Ain't no honor among thieves is there nowadays
Even criminals can't trust each other, which shows how much the social fabric has deteriorated in these communities.

They tell me crime pays, but I don't think so
Despite the temptations of illegal activities, I believe that ultimately, crime does not pay off in the long run.

Because every criminal I know is in the clink, yo
Everyone I know who engaged in criminal activities ended up getting caught or serving time in jail.

A nigga in the game right now
Someone who is currently involved in illicit activities.

Must be working for them people cause that shit played out
Those who are still relying on illegal activities are likely being exploited and monitored by authorities, and they're ultimately not going to succeed in the long run .