In The Ghetto
Black Am I Lyrics

In the ghetto
Living in poverty-stricken areas

More dance fi key
We rely on dancing to escape our struggles

Life rough rough rough rough rough
Life's obstacles are unyielding and unrelenting

But the music sweet
But music is an escape, a source of joy and solace

Music loving but I cook and finds a meal
Although we love music, we work hard to provide for ourselves and loved ones

With the woman love til Myah
We share meals and love with our partners and families

That's where Nyaha spill
Our homes are where we find comfort and refuge

And if my thing fly
If we become financially successful

And I even sell a mill
And even if we become millionaires

I'm satisfied
We don't need materialistic things to feel fulfilled or content

With my ghetto curls still
We remain proud of our roots and humble beginnings

We'll always find a way once Diagia weed
We'll always find a way to cope and push through with the help of marijuana

The stereotype is we only rap and kill
People believe that we only participate in negative behaviors

When them arrive them so price
When we succeed, people are surprised and see us as valuable

With the way I serve till
Because of our hard work and perseverance

And ma wonder how da people are so skill
Others wonder how we've become so skilled despite our circumstances

I thought we told you Erich
We've already told you before

I need the last notebook leaf
I need that last sheet of paper

The only time we come cheap
We're only affordable when we DJ at parties

Is when sound systems are beat
Because we're passionate about music and parties

Cuz the party so nice
We throw great parties

Then the more we re tweet
The more our events spread through word-of-mouth

Make beer for an Aswha
We celebrate with alcohol and good vibes

Come out in the street
We take the party to the streets

So hear me mr officer
Police, hear me out

Don't gives me a blight
Don't hassle me

We nah make no bar
We're not starting any trouble

And we nah broke no fight
We're not fighting or arguing

Here come felecia music
Music is playing and everyone's happy

Karma ear for I
God is listening to me

So I only fam my time
So I take this time to enjoy myself

No look after dance
Don't be concerned with our dancing

Give the youths a chance
Let the younger generation have opportunities

Love is what we need
Love and compassion can change things

Let the people be
Give people freedom to express themselves

Cuz things tough tough tough tough tough
Our struggles are difficult and unending

But the music sweet
But music is a source of comfort and joy amidst our struggles

Thanks and praise thanks and praise
We're grateful for the good in our lives

Say Sean
Acknowledge Sean's contribution to the song or community

No look after dance
Don't judge us for our love of dancing

Cuz things tough tough tough tough tough
Our struggles are continuous

But the music sweet
But music provides a little relief

Peace and love
We believe in living peacefully and loving each other