The Ghetto Selfie Song
Cameron J Lyrics
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I know I look good
(Take a selfie) (Click)
I know I look good
Good good I know I look good
She know she look good
Good good she know she look good
Imma baddie, no filter
Photobombing
Tryna take a selfie with ya
Tryna get 100 likes on my picture
Turnin' up taking pics
With my Sista, Mista
Cuz I been getting my bread
Yeah my pockets stay full
Yeah my pockets is fat
Yo my Baby Daddy broke
Yeah you heard what I said
Back child support
His account is in red
Before I pay my rent
Let me pose with this money
Click click click
Let me pose with this money
Take it down low
When it's lookin' kinda funny
Take it up high
Yeah dats the angle for me
Uhh don't you like that boo
When I put my lips out
Don't you like that too
Hewwooo won't you be my fellow
Pics with bae like LA LA and Carmelo
Ah you so fine
Gon drop it low, do it for the vine
Do it for the camera
Gon take a pic, gon strike a pose
Take a selfie real quick (Click)
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The Ghetto Selfie Song by Cameron J is a fun-filled track that celebrates the selfie culture. The song's central theme revolves around taking selfies and looking good while doing it. In the first verse, the singer expresses her confidence and acknowledges her beauty while encouraging her listeners to do the same. She is also looking to get as many likes on her photos as possible, which is the ultimate goal of taking selfies. The next part of the song talks about the singer's relationship status, and her financial situation, with a reference to her baby daddy needing to pay back child support. Despite all of this, the singer is looking good and feeling confident, and she is going to take pictures and make sure to show it off.
The second verse talks about the things people do to take the perfect selfie. The singer mentions several tricks like turning up the camera flash, photobombing, and experimenting with different angles, all in an attempt to capture the perfect picture that's worthy of social media attention. The song also features references to popular celebrities, such as NBA star Carmelo Anthony and his wife La La. Overall, the Ghetto Selfie Song is a light-hearted and catchy anthem celebrating the culture of taking selfies and the confidence that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Click
The sound made when taking a selfie.
I know I look good
Confident that I am looking my best for the selfie.
Good good I know I look good
Reiterating that I am feeling confident about my appearance and selfie.
She know she look good
Referencing another person who is also feeling confident about their appearance and selfie.
Good good she know she look good
Reiterating that the other person is also feeling good about their appearance and selfie.
Imma baddie, no filter
I believe that I am attractive and don't need any editing or filters on my selfie.
Photobombing
Unexpectedly appearing in the background of someone else's photo for fun.
Tryna take a selfie with ya
Attempting to take a selfie with someone else.
Tryna get 100 likes on my picture
Hoping to receive a lot of likes and attention on social media for my selfie.
Turnin' up taking pics
Having fun and getting excited while taking selfies.
With my Sista, Mista
Taking selfies with my sister or friend.
Cuz I been getting my bread
Feeling financially stable and secure.
Yeah my pockets stay full
Having a lot of money at the moment.
Yeah my pockets is fat
Having a significant amount of money in one's possession.
Yo my Baby Daddy broke
Referring to one's ex-partner who is experiencing financial difficulties.
Yeah you heard what I said
Asserting that what was just stated is true.
Back child support
Money owed to a parent to support their child.
His account is in red
His bank account is in a negative balance and he may be struggling financially.
Before I pay my rent
Prioritizing taking a selfie with one's money before paying necessary bills like rent.
Let me pose with this money
Positioning oneself in a particular way while holding money for the purpose of taking a selfie.
Take it down low
Positioning the camera at a lower angle for a specific shot.
When it's lookin' kinda funny
When the selfie is not looking quite right for whatever reason.
Take it up high
Positioning the camera at a higher angle for a specific shot.
Yeah dats the angle for me
Determined that the angle the camera is positioned at is the most flattering for oneself.
Uhh don't you like that boo
Asking for validation and approval from someone in regards to one's selfie.
When I put my lips out
Gesturing or puckering one's lips in a certain way for the selfie.
Don't you like that too
Asking for validation and approval from someone in regards to one's posing and facial expression in the selfie.
Hewwooo won't you be my fellow
Addressing or calling out to someone to take a selfie with them.
Pics with bae like LA LA and Carmelo
Taking selfies with one's significant other, using a celebrity couple as an example.
Writer(s): Cameron James Henderson
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.