Ghetto Dreams
2 Chainz Feat. Scarface And John Legend Lyrics

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

At night I can't sleep, I toss and turn
I suffer from insomnia due to my past experiences.

Candlesticks in the dark, I was whippin' the hard
I used to work in the drug trade late into the night, in unsafe conditions.

I was gettin' the broads that like 'who the hell is that'
I had romantic relationships with women who were attracted to my dangerous lifestyle.

I was dealing sacks, you looking at niggas that drove to hell and back.
I sold drugs and engaged in other dangerous activities, experiencing near-death situations.

Charismatic I was raised by a addict with money in the attic.
I grew up around addiction and drug money, which influenced my personality.

Got goons while you at it
I have hired muscle for protection.

At this present time I'm out of my mind and that's a habit,
I currently struggle with mental health issues and I'm used to feeling this way.

Still got them waiting in line they gotta have
Despite my troubles, people are still attracted to my lifestyle and want to be part of it.

Last night was the first night I got sleep
I had a restful night after struggling with insomnia for weeks.

Tossing and turning for two or three weeks
I have been unable to sleep well for a while now.

My nightmares are triggered by bad memories
My dreams are haunted by past traumatic experiences.

Lord, send me an angel right now while I'm having ghetto dreams
I call out for divine help to comfort me during my distressing dreams.

Cold sweats listenin' to the old sweat
I wake up sweating and anxious, listening to old music that reminds me of my past.

One, two that's a ho check
I have a lot of money and can afford to pay for whatever I want.

Now for real, nigga this a whole check
I have a substantial amount of money, a whole paycheck.

Used to dream 'bout a bigger couch
My aspirations used to be modest, like wanting a better place to sit.

Woke up in a bigger house, come on
I have achieved more success than I ever dreamed of.

Commas in my bank account
I have more money than I know what to do with.

So much money I had to let the banker count
I had to bring in a banker to help me count my riches.

It's like the world stand still
Sometimes time seems to stop, like during moments of extreme grief or sadness.

Yesterday your little man got killed
A young member of my community was murdered yesterday.

And all he ever wanted was a bank roll
The young man's only aspiration was to make some money.

But he died too young 'cause the game's cold
He died tragically because of the harsh realities of life in our community.

Most niggas ain't know, or they just think slow
Many people in our community are not aware of the ways in which they are being held back.

Once you get in you gotta leave but you can't though
Once you are involved in a dangerous or illegal lifestyle, it's hard to get out of it.

Does freedom make a motherfucker evil
Is it possible that having too much freedom can lead someone to do bad things?

To the point down your ass when he see you
Some people will take advantage of your weaknesses or vulnerabilities when given the chance.

Let's take that needle, fill it with poison
Some people deliberately try to harm their own communities, like putting poison in a needle.

Inject the ghetto with the drug, paranoia
They want to instill fear and distrust in our communities.

Got you lookin' at your homeboy sideways
Their actions can make you distrust those closest to you.

Ain't no honor among thieves is there nowadays
Even those who share a criminal lifestyle are not necessarily trustworthy or loyal.

They tell me crime pays, but I don't think so
Some say that crime offers quick and easy riches, but I disagree.

Because every criminal I know is in the clink, yo
Because most people who engage in crime eventually get arrested and go to jail.

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

Must be working for them people cause that shit played out
They must be working as informants or associates of law enforcement, because engaging in dangerous or illegal activities is no longer fashionable or desirable.

I lay awake in my four corner room with the candles
I spend my sleepless nights alone in a small room with candles for light.