Rio
Chorallaries of M.I.T. Lyrics

Please don't leave Rio
The singer does not want to be forced to leave Rio and is seeking the support of everyone in his ghetto to keep him there.

I wanna hear everybody in my ghetto say
The singer is expressing his desire to receive vocal support from everyone in his ghetto.

But they trying so hard not to let me play
The singer faces resistance from others who are trying to stop him from achieving his goals.

Oh, don't you go, oh no, Rio
The artist pleads with Rio not to force him to leave and expressing his attachment to the place.

Then I gotta let know how I feel!
The artist vows to communicate his feelings no matter what happens.

'Cause I ain't nothing but a dude from the G-yo
The singer identifies as someone from a ghetto seeking a musical career.

That's trying to play it cool on these dummies like the reapo
The singer is trying to stay calm amidst resistance and opposition.

This rap game is mine, let me show you how a G-flow
The artist asserts his ownership of the rap game and offers to demonstrate his style of flowing.

China town brothers show love for this
The artist acknowledges the support of fellow hip hop artists from Chinatown.

But the others want us down from above the bliss
The artist faces oppression from those in a higher socio-economic status.

But Ima drink, Ima clown like a thug with crist
The singer uses jokes and drinking to cope with the difficulties he faces in the music industry.

While I'm chillin' downtown trying to plug my grips they say
The artist faces opposition while trying to promote his music in downtown areas.

And all the dollars and the price and the cents that came
The singer reflects on the fame and the financial rewards that come with a music career.

I ain't nothing but a product trying to make it real
The singer acknowledges that the music industry treats him as a product, yet he still strives to achieve real success.

You gotta change your style, just to scrape my bills
The singer feels forced to change his musical style to be more profitable.

I think this game is foul but let's embrace my skill by saying
The artist criticizes the music industry, but still encourages others to appreciate his talent.

The good and the bad is the hood that we had
The artist reminisces about his upbringing and the mixed experiences that came with it.

But I came out good, so should I be sad?
The singer questions whether he should be unhappy despite achieving success.

Money don't makes a one to succeed
The singer emphasizes that money alone does not ensure success.

Hey, I come from the slums where I couldn't even read
The artist shares that his birthplace lacked basic education opportunities.

From under the stars getting paid and you told the cops (hey)
The artist expresses pride in earning money under the stars despite the risk of being caught by the police.

But look at what it made, you should have known my plot
The artist suggests that his success should have been predictable to others who knew him.

I'm having a ball but thanking God that I made it, yeah
The singer is grateful to have achieved success and is happy.

And I ain't really gotta problem just a man indeed
The artist confirms that he does not hold any grudges, but is just a man.

Hoping that the ghetto understand my plead
The singer hopes that those from the ghetto can empathize with his struggle.

I'll never let go, another star is born
The singer promises to continue with his career and become more successful.

From the ill's of the hood to an even harder storm
The singer reflects on the difficulties he faced in his past and prepares for a more challenging future.

And Ima preach to the kids like a father form Rio
The artist wants to impart his wisdom to the younger generation like a father figure from Rio.

May be the ghetto, but he's far from norm now say
The artist asserts that although he comes from the ghetto, he will rise above societal norms and expectations.