Ghetto Dreams
Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas) Lyrics

Ghetto dreams
Aspirations and desires of individuals from the ghetto.

Ghetto ghetto dreams
Reiteration of the aspirations and desires of individuals from the ghetto.

Ghetto niggas' dreams
Specifying that these desires belong specifically to black people from the ghetto.

From the hood
The origin of these desires and aspirations is rooted in the background and environment of the ghetto.

I want a bitch that look good and cook good
I desire a woman who is physically attractive and can cook well.

Cinderella fancy, but she still look hood
Ideal woman should be dressed up and elegant, but still maintain her connection to the hood.

Butt naked in the kitchen flipping pancakes
The ideal woman is comfortable and willing to be naked in the kitchen while cooking pancakes for her man.

Plus she tricking from the dough that her man makes
She contributes to the finances of the household by using her sexual appeal to earn money.

We got our own handshake
We have a special way of greeting each other that is unique to us.

Her titties ain't fake
Her breasts are natural and not surgically enhanced.

Fucking in the car cause we just can't wait to get home
We are so impatient to be intimate with each other that we do it in the car while driving home.

Early in the morn' getting stoned
We smoke marijuana early in the morning.

Pretty with her eyes low, runny by Bible
She is beautiful, with droopy eyes and tears running down her face as she reads the Bible.

The type of bitch that BIG said he would die for
The type of woman that The Notorious B.I.G. would risk his life for.

Is the type that I would rather stay alive for
This woman is so special to me that I would rather stay alive to protect her instead of risking my life for her.

Tatts on her back, looking all tribal
She has tattoos on her back that have a tribal or cultural significance.

She know shoes like she know survival
She has a great knowledge and appreciation of shoes, similar to her understandings of how to survive in the ghetto.

Well put together, she weathers the storm
She is well-dressed and composed despite facing difficult circumstances in life.

Seen her brother die so forever she's strong
She has witnessed the death of her brother, which has made her strong and resilient.

Hear Beyonce's song and she gotta perform
She loves Beyonce's music and cannot help but perform when she hears it.

Whether fucking or fighting: we getting it on!
We are passionate and intense in all aspects of our relationship, whether it be sexual or a disagreement.

I don't even say shit, she can feel it
I don't have to express my feelings verbally, she can sense how I feel.

I toss the realest, sold nails acrylic
I throw the finest parties and events, with guests who have well-manicured acrylic nails.

Ass is a weapon and it's hard to conceal it
Her buttocks are a powerful weapon and cannot be hidden.

Baby in one arm, the other is a skillet
She is multitasking, holding a baby in one arm and a skillet in the other while cooking.

Frying chicken, macaroni
She is cooking fried chicken and macaroni.

Raise on the [?], ghetto press
She was raised on a certain type of food (unclear what word is referring to), and reads and enjoys publications from the ghetto.

She's my apolonni like Tony, Montana
She is my perfect woman, similar to Tony Montana's wife in the movie Scarface.

Reminded me of [?] or my mama
She reminds me of either a previous lover or my mother.

Knowing the drama like she know when to joke
She understands the drama and difficulty of life in the ghetto, but also knows when to make jokes and laugh about it.

Steal a nigga's squares, not wanting me to smoke
She will take away my cigarettes to prevent me from smoking, even if it means stealing them from someone else.

I poke my head out of Benzes
I look out of the window of my Mercedes-Benz car.

My beats is the streets and I know who my friends is
I am a musician who creates music that is inspired by and speaks to the experiences of people from the ghetto. I am also discerning in who I consider my friends.

In this love for the money, power and clothes
In my desire for money, power, and fashionable clothing.

My ghetto housewife watch reality shows
My wife from the ghetto enjoys watching reality television.

She might get to snapping if the canvas ain't closed
She may become angry and animated if the curtains are left open, exposing too much of the interior of the house.

When the cameras snap snapping, she's ready to pose
When photographers take pictures of us, she is ready and excited to model and pose for the camera.

I notice all my flaws when it comes to writing rhymes
I am critical of my own abilities when it comes to writing and creating music.

Subject matter be changing too quickly at times
My music may jump around with different topics too frequently.

So I keep it strictly 'bout dimes and stick to the story
Therefore, I focus only on women who are physically attractive and interesting.

Call me a pro in the pussy category
I am an expert in matters relating to sexual activity with women.

Had explicit experiences I shouldn't mention
I have had sexual experiences that I cannot disclose.

For me, getting women turn from sport to addiction
For me, obtaining attention and affection from women has become a habit or addiction.

Powerful women playing the roles of submission
Strong, powerful women sometimes enjoy taking on the submissive role in relationships.

Lawyers on leashes, Congress women inflicting pain onto my game
Even powerful lawyers and women who hold political office can still be controlled by men in relationships. They can also disrupt and cause problems for my romantic relationships.

Warned that I'm sadistic
I have been told that I enjoy causing pain or pleasure during sexual encounters.

They liked it, they diked it, devices twisted
They enjoyed it, even females who identify as lesbians, and some would incorporate toys into our sexual activities.

Til I get a nice chick, to get me on some nice shit
Until I find a wholesome woman who can steer me onto a better path.

Crib raising kids, slap a door behind a white fist
We will be living in a beautiful home, raising children, and slamming doors shut to enforce authority.

But I'm still single, looking for Cleopatra
I am still a bachelor, searching for a beautiful and powerful woman like Cleopatra.

African Queen, yo look at me, I'm a bachelor
I am a free and unattached man, looking for a beautiful African woman to be with.

Y'all niggas in trouble, keeping girls behind closed doors
Other men who are possessive and controlling are going to have trouble keeping their women in check, as they will be attracted to me instead.

Cross your fingers, be happy I haven't chose yours
Be lucky that I have not decided to take your girl yet.

She loves glamor bought Vera Wang sandals
She enjoys luxury and fashion, as evidenced by owning expensive designer shoes.

Valentino bags is my etiquette
She views owning Valentino bags as a sign of proper etiquette and classiness.

My man is half hood half class
Her man is a combination of both the ghetto and high society, exhibiting both styles and personalities.

Photographers cameras caught us out there
Photographers taking pictures of us when we are out and about.

The spotlight, I hope she can handle
I hope that my girlfriend can handle being in the media spotlight and all the attention that comes with it.

She can join me, red carpet at my next non-profit
She can accompany me to a charity event where I am donating my time and resources to help others.

Event having sponsored by some alcohol product
The event is sponsored by an alcoholic beverage company.

Jumping out a Bentley with some fresh red bottoms
Exiting a Bentley car while wearing new and expensive red-bottomed shoes.

You live the dream with me when you are just in the projects
You can live a luxurious and privileged life with me, even if you come from humble beginnings in the ghetto.