In Da Ghetto
David Morales feat. Crystal Waters Lyrics
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King on a white horse hey now look how far I've fallen
I tried to trick you yeah but baby you got wise
You cut me, me cut me right down to size
Well, now I'm just a fool in Gloria's eyes
Swore I'd get you back I was so sure
I'd get you back like I done so many times before
You came runnin' back but to my surprise
Well there was somethin' gone in Gloria's eyes
Well in the dark when it was just me and you
I asked the question that I knew the answer to
Is that a smile my little dolly on the shelf
Tell me is that a smile
Or is it something else?
Now I work hard to prove my love is true
I work hard and I bring it on home to you
At night I pray as silently as you lie
Some day my love again will rise
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
I was your big man, your prince charming
King on a white horse now look how far I've fallen
The lyrics of David Morales feat. Crystal Waters's song In De Ghetto tell the story of a man who was once seen as a big and charming figure to his partner. He had the appearance of a king on a white horse, but over time his true nature was revealed, and he started to deceive and lie to his partner. However, his partner soon sees through him and cuts him down to size. The man then tries to win his partner back with sweet talk and promises, but there is something gone in her eyes, implying that she has lost trust in him. He continues to work hard to prove his love is true, but he fears that he may have lost his partner forever.
The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a failing relationship and the struggles of trying to win someone back. Despite the man's efforts to redeem himself and save the relationship, there is a sense of uncertainty as to whether or not his partner will forgive him. There is a vulnerability in the man's voice as he sings about his regret and hope for a second chance.
Overall, In De Ghetto is a powerful song that explores the complexities of love and trust in a relationship. It reminds us that even the strongest love can falter if one person betrays the other's trust. Through its emotional lyrics and passionate vocals, the song conveys a sense of sadness and longing, leaving the listener with a powerful message about the importance of honesty and trust in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was your big man, I was your prince charming
I used to be your everything, the center of your world, and I tried to be the perfect partner
King on a white horse hey now look how far I've fallen
But now I've lost my pedestal, my worth and value has diminished
I tried to trick you yeah but baby you got wise
I attempted to deceive you, but you saw through my lies
You cut me, me cut me right down to size
You brought me down to reality, showed me my flaws and made me realize my mistakes
Well, now I'm just a fool in Gloria's eyes
I have fallen so low that even the person I was trying to impress sees me as a foolish individual
Swore I'd get you back I was so sure
I made promises to win you back, feeling confident in my abilities to do so
I'd get you back like I done so many times before
I believed that I had the same tricks and tactics that worked in previous attempts to win you back
A little sweet talk to cover over all of the lies
I thought that sweet talking would be enough to distract from my lies and manipulations
You came runnin' back but to my surprise
To my surprise, you came back to me after my efforts, but things still felt different
Well there was somethin' gone in Gloria's eyes
There was a lack of the spark that we had before, and it was noticeable in her eyes
Well in the dark when it was just me and you
During intimate moments when it was only the two of us
I asked the question that I knew the answer to
I asked a question that I already knew the answer to, but was still hoping for a different response
Is that a smile my little dolly on the shelf
I noticed a smile on a doll on the shelf, and wondered if it was a genuine expression or if it meant something else
Tell me is that a smile
I wanted confirmation if it was really a smile or not
Or is it something else?
I had a suspicion that there was more to the situation than just a simple smile
Now I work hard to prove my love is true
I am now putting in a lot of effort to prove that my love is genuine
I work hard and I bring it on home to you
I put in the work to improve our relationship and show my commitment to you
At night I pray as silently as you lie
I pray silently at night while you sleep
Some day my love again will rise
I hope that my love will be restored and renewed in our relationship
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
I want my love to be rekindled so much that it shines brightly in her eyes again
Like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Repeating the desire for my love to be rekindled and noticed by Gloria
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Continuing the repetition of wanting our love to be strong and bright again
I was your big man, your prince charming
Closing the song by reminding the listener of the initial statement, but recognizing the downfall
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