Ghetto Tales
DJ Mustard Lyrics
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Nigga these my hood tales
Motherfuckin' hood tales, nigga
Uh, uh (Mustard on the beat ho)
Woke up, brushed my teeth
Cross the street, holla at Moe G
"Tell me about the raid that happened down the street"
"Watch these suckas, keep you a freak
But most important, get your money"
Smiles and cries, hi's and bye's
Fo'sho, whatever that means
Got some game now let's get something to eat
Pick up M got in the wind
Forgot I left my pistol in the rental I was in
Shootup there got my shit
Back to the block where i heard some shit
Same time I got a text from punk ass bitch
"I'm pregnant", "Ain't nothing happening
I used the condom bitch, I ain't the daddy"
In the hood, ghetto tales
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
I'm a ghetto nigga
In the hood, ghetto tales
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
I'm a ghetto nigga
Woke up quick, right about noon
Just thought that I had to be in midtown soon
Yankee fitted hat nigga to start my day
We bang the deuce over here, this ain't west LA
Put on my fresh blue chucks with the flat blue laces
Put on my earrings, make sure them bitches is blanging
Check the store, press any nigga look like he banging
Couple hours later just me and my niggas, we swanging
It was about six o'clock, seen the house on the block
With all the lights out looking like a easy flock
All you gotta do is knock, told that little nigga get out
Grab the safe, grab the jewelry nigga and get out
Uh, now we at the skating rink nigga
Parking lot cripping, seen a couple niggas slipping
Pulled up on him quick, nigga dropped the whole clip
Didn't leave no witnesses, that's some hood shit
In the hood, ghetto tales
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
I'm a ghetto nigga
In the hood, ghetto tales
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
I'm a ghetto nigga
What? Hood ass bitch
Shut the fuck up, go put on some shit
Oh shit, there go the police
CRASH! I ain't getting caught in the sweep
I'm breaking trying to shake him
In my new Gucci's, I wish I would've change 'em
Fish game alley way the bird came out
Ran to my motherfucking aunty Tammy house
I'm ghost, I got away
But that don't mean I won't get another day
Smokin' homie tryna sell me his J's
Type of shit that happen every fucking day
In the hood, ghetto tales
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
I'm a ghetto nigga
In the hood, ghetto tales
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
I'm a ghetto nigga
The lyrics of DJ Mustard's song "Ghetto Tales" portray the typical tales of everyday life in the ghetto. The song's opening lines invite the listener to listen to the main character's stories coming straight from the hood. The storyteller talks about waking up and going to see a friend named Moe G to feed him news of a recent raid that had taken place on the street. Moe responds with advice to the singer to keep a woman around him for companionship, stay alert from other rivals, and prioritize earning money. The storyteller then heads to get something to eat with Moe G and accidentally leaves his gun behind in his rental car. On the way back, while still in the block, he hears something suspicious and receives a disturbing message that claims he has impregnated someone.
The lyrics reflect diverse elements of ghetto life such as running from the police, gang activity, and drug dealings. The song's lyrics are accurate in their vivid portrayal of the gritty and dark aspects of living in the ghetto. It is a commentary on how people survive the harsh realities of living on the streets. The singer's language shows how those who grow up in the ghetto often develop their own slang, such as "fo'sho" and "cripping," to make sense of their lives. The song speaks of the cycle of poverty that leads to these tales of survival for too many residents of the ghetto.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, motherfuckin' hood tales, nigga
Introducing a song that tells stories of the experiences of living in the ghetto
Nigga these my hood tales
Sharing personal accounts of one's life in the ghetto
Motherfuckin' hood tales, nigga
Emphasizing the raw and realistic nature of the stories being told
Uh, uh (Mustard on the beat ho)
Acknowledging the music producer DJ Mustard who made the instrumental beat for the song
Woke up, brushed my teeth
Starting off a typical day in the life of someone living in the ghetto
Cross the street, holla at Moe G
Casually greeting a neighborhood friend
"Tell me about the raid that happened down the street"
Inquiring about a recent police raid that took place in the neighborhood
Blowing out smoke, telling me
Sharing insights and warnings with a friend while smoking
"Watch these suckas, keep you a freak
Advising to be cautious of unreliable people and to maintain a sexual partner
But most important, get your money"
Emphasizing the importance of financial stability in a life where resources are scarce
Smiles and cries, hi's and bye's
Depicting a neighborhood filled with both friendly and hostile encounters
Fo'sho, whatever that means
Using a colloquialism or slang term that may be unknown to those outside of the neighborhood
Got some game now let's get something to eat
Feeling confident with the newly acquired knowledge and proceeding with daily activities, such as eating
Pick up M got in the wind
Meeting up with another acquaintance and leaving the area
Forgot I left my pistol in the rental I was in
Forgetting a crucial possession after leaving a rental car
Shootup there got my shit
Returning to the rental car to retrieve the pistol
Back to the block where i heard some shit
Returning to the neighborhood after retrieving the pistol and hearing rumors of something happening
Same time I got a text from punk ass bitch
Receiving a message from someone who is not well-liked in the neighborhood
"I'm pregnant", "Ain't nothing happening
Receiving news of a pregnancy from someone that is not concerning or relevant to one's life
I used the condom bitch, I ain't the daddy"
Denying responsibility for the pregnancy
Woke up quick, right about noon
Beginning another day in the life of someone living in the ghetto, but much later than usual
Just thought that I had to be in midtown soon
Having a sense of urgency to be in a certain part of town
Yankee fitted hat nigga to start my day
Wearing a specific type of hat to symbolize one's identity in the ghetto
We bang the deuce over here, this ain't west LA
Claiming a specific gang affiliation and differentiating it from other areas outside of the ghetto
Put on my fresh blue chucks with the flat blue laces
Wearing a new pair of converses with a particular style to feel confident and fashionable
Put on my earrings, make sure them bitches is blanging
Putting on flashy and attention-grabbing earrings to show off wealth and status within the community
Check the store, press any nigga look like he banging
Surveying the area for potential threats and confrontations with rival gang members
Couple hours later just me and my niggas, we swanging
Hanging out with a group of friends and having a good time, enjoying the company of one another
It was about six o'clock, seen the house on the block
Spotting a house on the block that appears vulnerable to a break-in
With all the lights out looking like a easy flock
Assuming that nobody is home and the house will be an easy target
All you gotta do is knock, told that little nigga get out
Requesting a younger associate to break into the house and retrieve valuables
Grab the safe, grab the jewelry nigga and get out
Stealing items of value and making a quick escape from the home
Now we at the skating rink nigga
Transitioning to another location for fun and leisure
Parking lot cripping, seen a couple niggas slipping
Noticing an opportunity to rob someone in an unguarded moment
Pulled up on him quick, nigga dropped the whole clip
Acting swiftly and aggressively to commit violence against someone else
Didn't leave no witnesses, that's some hood shit
Claiming responsibility for the act of violence and showing no remorse
What? Hood ass bitch
Addressing someone in a derogatory manner
Shut the fuck up, go put on some shit
Disrespecting and dismissing someone's opinion, and telling them to leave and change their outfit
Oh shit, there go the police
Spotting a potential threat from law enforcement agencies
CRASH! I ain't getting caught in the sweep
Refusing to get caught by the police and potentially face legal repercussions
I'm breaking trying to shake him
Attempting to flee from the police in a high-speed chase or on foot
In my new Gucci's, I wish I would've change 'em
Regretting the choice of wearing expensive shoes, as they may get dirty or ruined while trying to escape from law enforcement
Fish game alley way the bird came out
Meeting someone in a secluded area to conduct illegal activities, such as drug dealing
Ran to my motherfucking aunty Tammy house
Seeking refuge or assistance from a family member
I'm ghost, I got away
Successfully escaping from the police or other threats
But that don't mean I won't get another day
Knowing that there are always risks and potential dangers in the neighborhood, regardless of past successes in avoiding them
Smokin' homie tryna sell me his J's
Purchasing drugs from an acquaintance
Type of shit that happen every fucking day
Describing the normal and commonplace occurrences in the ghetto
In the hood, ghetto tales
Repeating the central theme of the song and the stories being told
Uh, in the ghetto nigga
Emphasizing the location and environment in which these experiences take place
Uh, I'm a ghetto nigga
Affirming that the singer is a part of and understands the experiences of living in the ghetto
I'm a ghetto nigga
Reiterating the same affirmation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dijon Mcfarlane, Jay Cummins, Marquise De Angelo Newman, Mikely Adam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ajan4700
Hate it or love it... DJ Mustard got the West Coast back on its feet.
@papichulo4439
yes sir
@EternalOutlawUK
Second rapper got an Eazy sound, love this shit. Hate mustard or not, he's bringing west coast sounds back
@josemontes7942
EternalOutlaw that's teecee4800 homie..definitely sounds like eazy tho
@thepoet9253
EternalOutlaw Finally tho
@nyeeezy
@Kizza3killa and also dolla signs cousin
@maniacigaming8548
Mustard brought that West Coast Vibe back, best DJ in the game today.
@bigdc202
Yep. THIS is how you bring the West Coast back.
@esmeraldahirsch904
Hell yeah
@Stevenutz10
needs more bass in his beats