Big Dreams
Bow Wow Lyrics

Its not me exactly, that touches people
My persona represents something that inspires people

Its what I represent
My fans see me as a symbol of hope

The possibility that dreams long ago, may still come true
My presence gives people the feeling that their dreams can come true no matter how far-fetched

Even if they look lost forever
Even if it seems like your dream is unattainable, it could still be within reach

When you got big dreams,
When you have a big goal in life,

Don't listen to what nobody say
you should ignore anyone who tries to discourage you

And don't let nobody turn you away
and don't let others dissuade you from pursuing your dreams

Keep ya eyes on the prize don't fall to the way side
Stay focused on your goal and don't let distractions prevent you from achieving it

I had a homie named Tony, 16, 6'2
I had a friend named Tony who was 16 years old and 6 feet 2 inches tall

Headed to the NBA straight from high school
Tony had already secured the prospects of joining NBA directly after finishing high school

My nigga had his ball game on lock
Tony was highly talented and had perfect control over his basketball game

But at the same time he was in love wit the block
He was also fond of the drugs, gun violence, gangs, and other negatives that come with the lifestyle of the neighbourhood

He just got a letter of intent from the Cavaliers
Tony recently received an Ietter from the Cavaliers expressing their interest in having him on their team

Sayin' how they love'em and they wish he was there
The Cavaliers expressed a desire to have Tony with them

He had it made like special-ed, about to get the bread
He had already made it and was about to start his professional career earning substantial money

But chose to do somethin' dumb instead
However, Tony, being reckless, made a foolish decision

Go to war wit the crew on the other side of town
He decided to take up arms against a rival gang from a different side of the town

And was mo ready, and Tony got laid down
Sadly, he was not prepared, and Tony was killed in the crossfire

So many went through'em
So many others like Tony have gone through similar tragedies

I hate ta tell the story but that's how it is
It's unfortunate to narrate Tony's story, but it's the harsh reality

Growin' up in the hood as a kid
Growing up in the neighbourhood as a child and witnessing similar scenarios were common

I know a girl name Gina
There's a girl I know named Gina

That was a hell of a singer
She was an exceptionally talented singer

And everybody fell in love wit her when they seen her
Everyone was smitten by her when they heard her sing.

Baby girl was on a verge of signing a big deal
Gina was on the brink of signing a major record deal

18, and life looked so-so real
She was only 18, and success was around the corner

She was stuck wit a dude that was all bad news
Unfortunately, Gina was dating a problematic guy

And all he ever did was give baby the blues
Her boyfriend's behavior would only lead to her sadness

But she was true to a nigga
Nonetheless, she remained loyal to him

Do for a nigga
She was willing to do anything for him

Pop you and ya whole crew for a nigga
She was even willing to protect him and his crew regardless of the cost

One night he came picked her up, told her lets ride
One fateful night, the boyfriend asked Gina to accompany him somewhere

That's the same night that he watched her die
That very night, he watched as someone killed her

They was trying to hit a lick, but the lick hit back
They had attempted a robbery, but things didn't go as planned and the other party retaliated

Put a end ta the deal, and all of that
The deal fell through for them, and it was all over

She ain't even have to be there, he know it wasn't right
Gina didn't have to be part of the robbery, and the boyfriend knew it was a wrong decision

Now he gotta deal wit for the rest of his life
He now has to live with the guilt of having caused her death for the rest of his life

And the part I don't like, he ain't even get grazed
The unfortunate part is that although he was present, he didn't even get injured

But the home girl Gina, is layin' in the grave
On the other hand, Gina, the innocent and talented girl, is in her grave

I got a few relatives that give the family drama
I have a few family members who are always causing trouble

Always got they hand out when they see me and my momma
They always ask for money whenever they see me or my mother

One could of been a doctor, the other a chef
One of them had the potential of being a doctor, and the other had culinary skills

But when he got his own kitchen he was cookin' something else
However, the one who could have been a chef chose to cook and sell drugs instead

Now his life in the drain
As a result, his life went down the drain

A trifling shame
It's deplorable and shameful

He all washed up
He has nothing left

Wife took everything
His wife left him and took everything he had

No car, no mo, no house
He has no car, no money, and no place to live

And everywhere he go he stole, so they throwed him out
He became addicted to drugs and started stealing, and he is now homeless

I was growin' lookin' up to be like them
At one point, I was growing up, wanting to be like them

Now I''m throwin' up cash, rollin' up in a Bent
But now, I have surpassed their lifestyle, throwing money around and driving a Bentley

I was stuck wit a dream I had as a shortie
I was always fixated on the dream I had when I was young

I'll be damned if I let another man support me
I refuse to become dependent on someone else

Now, uncle June Buck sit, skinny as hell
Now, my uncle June Buck sits looking very emaciated

He got AIDS in his body from the needles he shared
He has HIV from sharing needles while engaging in intravenous drug use

Every time he get his welfare checks, he don't care
Despite receiving welfare checks, he doesn't care about his well-being or use the money to better his condition

If you want to see him got to the crack house, he there
If you want to see him, you'll need to go to a crack house where he is usually at