A Star in the Ghetto
Ben E. King Lyrics

I lost my nigga to these streets now they don't feel the same
I experienced the loss of my friend to the dangerous streets, and now things have changed and feel unfamiliar

Sometimes I cry myself to sleep but still I feel the pain
At times, I find myself shedding tears until I fall asleep, yet the pain still remains within me

But I was taught without that pain then you won't get no gain
I have learned that without enduring pain, there can be no significant progress or achievement

I came up strait up out them trenches and ion feel no shame
I emerged from difficult circumstances without any sense of shame or regret

They made a diamond in the ghetto
Despite the challenges of the ghetto, a person of great value and strength was formed

I can go diamond in the ghetto ooh
I have the potential to achieve great success even within the confines of the ghetto

I'm from the bottom of the bottom out them trenches
I come from the lowest point, deep within the trenches of hardship and struggle

These niggas talkin like they bout it never did shit
Many individuals speak as if they are tough and experienced, yet they have never truly encountered adversity or accomplished anything notable

If we in beef then keep it street and do not mention it
If we find ourselves in a conflict, it is important to handle it in a genuine and authentic manner without involving others or spreading rumors

You come and thug around my people see the differences
When you try to act tough in the presence of my companions, they immediately recognize the distinctions between your pretense and their real-life experiences

Really with the shit these niggas just playing
I am genuinely involved in the dangerous aspects of life, while these other individuals are merely pretending and not taking it seriously

Gangsta you sent a diss and put yo mans in danger
You, who claim to be a gangster, sent disrespectful messages and endangered your own associates

I'll send a hit and have them young niggas spin yo shit until you dead Gangsta
I will instruct young individuals to engage in violent actions against you until your life comes to an end, gangster

Fuck a 30 clip we aint leg aiming
We have abandoned the use of limited ammunition and are now aiming for deadly shots

Buried guns we got dead bangers
We have hidden firearms that have been used in deadly incidents

I know some niggas who turnt before we hit our destination
I am acquainted with people who achieved success and popularity even before reaching their ultimate goals

Them same niggas wishing hoping that we never make it
Those very individuals are now hoping and yearning for us to fail and never succeed

I know my granny praying daily god don't let 'em take me
My grandmother prays every day, asking God to protect me and prevent any harm from befalling me

That's why I tote a stick and I'll blow this bitch without no hesitation
That is precisely why I carry a weapon and will use it without any hesitation or second thoughts

Caught up in this web of deceit from all these lies I received
I find myself entangled in a complex network of deception, resulting from the numerous falsehoods I have been told

Losin my people fucked me up cus I never learned how to grieve
The loss of my loved ones deeply impacted me because I never learned how to properly cope with grief

I lost my dawg I couldn't believe it lost my heart and couldn't retrieve it
When I lost my close friend, I was unable to comprehend the reality of the situation and my heart was shattered, unable to be restored

Project baby now I'm shining like a Diamond when they see me
As an individual who originated from the project, I have now achieved a level of success and prominence, shining brightly like a diamond when others look at me

Listen to what I tell y'all
Pay attention to my words and heed my advice, everyone

I tuck my gun but I'll never tuck my tail hell naw
I conceal my firearm for safety, but I will never show fear or back down from any challenge

And all my people know I'll never sell out
My companions are aware that I would never betray or abandon them for personal gain

Never speak about them times we had to send some shells off
I refrain from discussing the occasions when we had to resort to violence and use firearms

Shots fired man down shots fired man down
Gunshots were fired, resulting in someone being injured or killed

Look me in my eyes and you can see the truth
If you gaze into my eyes, you will discern the honesty and sincerity behind my words

Do you know how it feel to have them demons believe in you
Can you comprehend the feeling of having the darkest parts of your being embrace and support you?

That nigga love me so if you touch me know what he'll do
That individual cares for me deeply, therefore, if you dare to lay a finger on me, you should be fully aware of the consequences he will impose

Trust me this shit will get more ugly then beetle juice
Believe me when I say that this situation will become far more chaotic and unpleasant than you could ever imagine

Run a nigga down and really got the heart to see it through
I have the courage and determination to relentlessly pursue and confront someone until the situation is resolved

I could but I aint gotta send a hitta this from me to you
I possess the capacity to send a hitman, but I prefer to directly address and handle this matter myself, speaking directly to you

And ion trust shit cus niggas switch that's just what people do
I do not trust anyone or anything because individuals have a tendency to change their allegiances and deceive, that is just the nature of people

I done seen this shit with my 2 eyes what these streets will do
I have personally witnessed the consequences and dangers that are inherent within the streets

To you
It is a warning or threat directed towards you

You can't go head up with this shit cus you gone lose fasho
You are incapable of confronting or challenging these circumstances because you are certain to lose without a doubt

You better play yo cards right this aint no yugiyo
You should strategize and make wise decisions because this is not a child's card game like Yu-Gi-Oh

That's why I clutch my rod tight when I'm at the studio
That is precisely why I tightly grip my firearm when I am in the recording studio, to ensure my safety and protect myself from any potential threats

Cus I lost some soldier's I can't lose no mo
Because I have already lost valuable and loyal companions, I cannot afford to lose any more

I lost my nigga to the streets now they don't feel the same
I tragically lost my friend to the dangers of the streets, and now the environment and people around me have undergone a significant change

Sometimes I cry myself to sleep but I still feel the pain
Occasionally, I find myself shedding tears until I fall asleep, yet the emotional pain persists

But I was taught without the pain then you won't get no gain
I have learned that without experiencing pain and hardship, one will not achieve any significant progress or success

I came up strait up out them trenches and ion feel no shame
I originated from the most challenging and difficult circumstances, but I do not carry any shame or regret with me

They made a diamond in the ghetto
Despite the oppressive environment of the ghetto, an exceptional individual was formed, much like a precious diamond

(They made a diamond in my ghetto)
(They made a diamond in my own neighborhood)

I can go diamond in the ghetto ooh
I have the potential to achieve a high level of success while remaining in the ghetto

I can go diamond in the ghetto
I have the capability to reach a level of success that is equivalent to a diamond, even within the confinements of the ghetto

(I can go diamond in the ghetto)
(I can go diamond in my own neighborhood)