Santa Claus
Carlene Davis Lyrics

SANTA CLAUS DO YOU EVER COME TO THE GHETTO
Do you, Santa Claus, ever visit the ghetto neighborhood where poverty and social issues are prevalent?

SANTA CLAUS DO YOU EVER WONDER WHY WE SUFFER SO
Have you, Santa Claus, ever contemplated why people in the ghetto continue to suffer?

ALL YEAR LONG WE'VE BEEN BEATING DOWN CRIME
Throughout the year, we are constantly fighting against crime and its consequences in our community.

HOW WE HOLD ON THROUGH THOSE HARD TIMES
Despite the struggles we face, we try to remain hopeful and endure.

WE AINT GONNA FIGHT, WE AINT GONNA FUSS
We are not going to engage in conflict or arguments with you, Santa Claus.

BUT WHERE ARE THE PRESENTS THAT YOU BROUGHT FOR US
We are curious as to why we have not received any gifts or aid from you, despite being in need.

WE SEE YOU IN THE PAPERS YOU'RE ON TV
We observe your public appearances through the media.

GIVING THE TOYS TO SOME PICKNEY
We notice that you are giving toys and gifts to other children who are not from our neighborhood.

WONDERING WHAT'S HAPPENING TO POOR PEOPLE LIKE WE
We are pondering why poor people like us are not receiving any help or support.

IS IT BECAUSE WE NO HAVE NO CHIMNEY
Perhaps the reason why we are not receiving any gifts from you, Santa Claus, is because we do not have chimneys for you to come through?

I WANNA SEE MY PEOPLE RISE
As a person from the ghetto, I want to see my community overcome our struggles and succeed.

WE NEED A VICTORY TODAY
We require a win or success in our current circumstances as soon as possible.

YES IM DREAMING OF THE DAY
I am hoping and imagining for a time when the ghetto will improve and prosperity is possible.

WHEN WE ALL UNITE
We need to come together as a community to overcome our issues and work towards progress.

SANTA CLAUS IT WOULD BE FUN IF YOU COME TO THE GHETTO
It would be enjoyable and exciting, Santa Claus, if you came to visit our neighborhood.

SANTA CLAUS OH I HATE TO SEE THOSE BABIES CRY
It is painful and distressing to witness innocent children in the ghetto suffer and cry.

DA GHETTO IS RICH WHEN YOU LOOK INTO IT
Despite the poverty and struggles, the ghetto possesses valuable culture and spirit.

AND WHEN YOU LOOK INTO IT YOU KNOW YOU JUST CANT QUITE
However, it is difficult to describe or capture the essence of the ghetto just by observing it.

AS A MATTER OF FACT DI FAT MAN DONE RICH
Ironically, Santa Claus is the one who is wealthy and prosperous.

DI GHETTO IS A STATE A MIND NO BADDA WID DI SWITCH
The ghetto is a mindset, so there is no need to punish or criticize those who are from it.