Growing up in a Christian household, the sounds of G’s childhood is that of prayer and gospel music. His aunt Andrea sung in the church choir and the soulful hymns left a huge impact on the young Ghetts. His mother recalls him as a three year old jumping out of her arms and running to the stage at a religious camp meeting in front of 15,000 people. It was then she says that she knew he was destined to be performer. Ghetts had also developed a sense of rhythm from his father who surrounded himself with jazz music. Once the beat got into him G would beating out rhythms on the tables and the floor in his house until his mother was driven to the point where she had to get him a keyboard to satisfy his musical curiosity. It was on this that Ghetts first experimented with writing songs as he’d try putting verses together over the pre-set percussion demos.
And it was music that was set to be Ghett’s saviour as his restless nature caused problems for him during his education. Unable to concentrate in class, the Plaistow citizen continually found himself getting into trouble and as a result never really being able to settle at a school. “I couldn’t really concentrate at school,” Ghetts states about his academic unrest. “The only thing I could concentrate on was music, not even girls. It was the only thing I enjoyed.” This soon transferred to the streets and like many who grow up in areas forgotten by the government, Ghetts found himself turning to crime to pacify his inattentive mind. Naturally it was only a matter of time before Ghetts found himself living at Her Majesties Pleasure. At the age of 16 Ghetts was in and out of jail at a scarily frequent rate which made G realise that if things carried on the way they were then his whole life would be spent behind bars. It was then he sought refuge in the only thing he found peace in; music.
At the age of 14 Ghetts visited a day time rave in Leyton to see the Heartless Crew. The experience cemented his ambition to make it in the music world. “I had this thing in my chest,” G reveals about the defining moment. “I could feel my heart beating and I was drawn to the mic. I knew I wanted to do something like that!” At the same time as Ghett’s legal woes, a new sound was emerging from east London. Born out of Garage; Grime was taking over the pirate airwaves and artists such as Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Kano were beginning to get heard across the capital. Close friends with the Nasty Crew’s Sharky Major, Ghetts began reciting some of his rhymes for the Newham favourite. Sharks soon let G know that he was ready to be heard and Ghetts began recording tracks and performing on radio and at clubs with the collective. The artist known as Ghetto was born.
With a street buzz steadily growing, Ghetts developed a relationship with fellow Nasty Crew member Kano who had just begun promotion for his major label debut ‘Home Sweet Home’. Featuring on two of the tracks from the disc, including the single ‘Typical Me’, Kane took G on the promotional merry go round for the album that included taking part in tours with Nas and The Streets, as well as opening up for Juelz Santana in New York and performing at the MOBO Awards. Around this same time Ghetts released his first mixtape ‘2000 & Life’; a disc which drew on his experiences of growing up on the streets of Plaistow and of being behind bars. Still heralded as an underground classic the disc was full of angry bravado and vicious rhymes that fuelled favourites such as ‘Simple Minded MC’s’ and the anthem ‘Skinny Sort’. The experience of going on tour with Kano however soon showed Ghetts a side of England that he’d never seen before and this resulted in a change of perspective for the young MC. “Going on tour and seeing the people who would turn up the shows and the reaction they would give us, I realised that my ignorant attitude wasn’t gonna get me anywhere,” Ghetts describes of his revelation. “As soon as I got rid of my attitude things started happening for me.” It was then that Ghetts began recording his second mixtape; ‘Ghetto Gospel’.
One negative by-product of touring with Kano had been that G had been labelled as Kane’s hypeman. Wanting to be recognised as an artist in his own right and whilst also dispelling myths that he could only make angry songs; ‘Ghetto Gospel’ was filled with tracks that discussed the pitfalls of living in a deprived area as well as dedicating tracks to his best friend and his mother. “She cried when I first played it for her,” Ghetts recalls of playing ‘Closest Thing To Heaven’ to his mum on Mother’s Day. The mixtape also included a track for which Ghetts would shoot his first video; ‘Top 3 Selected’. The radio favourite sat alongside songs with fellow members of The Movement; a collective of likeminded MCs that included Scorcher, Wretch 32 and Mercston with whom G had released a CD entitled ‘Tempo Specialists’.
Ghetts quickly followed this up with ‘Freedom Of Speech’; another disc of entirely original material which channelled the reckless attitude of ‘2000 & Life’ and combined it with the refined wordplay of ‘Ghetto Gospel’ to make for a truly epic listen. Combining cold, nihilistic moments with bursts of untamed energy, the disc addressed and resolved issues that had arisen between Ghetts and other artists in the scene who had attacked G whilst he moved away from confrontational music during ‘Ghetto Gospel’. Tracks such as ‘Mountain’ and ‘Who’s Got?’ soon reasserted Ghetts as an underground favourite as well as satisfying the new fans he’d acquired from ‘Ghetto Gospel’.
Composing himself as a complete artist, G signalled his growth by changing his performance name to Ghetts and begun work on his debut album which is due for release in 2009. “I’m ready to make the best album I can make,” G affirms of his mind state. “It’s a bit like the TV programme ‘Heroes’. I’m just finally learning how to use my powers.” The first single from the album – ‘Sing For Me’ is already a favourite and has been snapped up by record label All Around The World to come out in early in the new year. As a division of Universal and home to artists such as N-Dubs, the track is set to be Ghetts’ first chart hit and finally propel him into the mainstream – an accolade well deserved and long overdue. “I made this tune for the clubs,” he speaks on the single. “When I’m in there I feel like I wish that it was my tune that everyone was dancing to so that’s why I made that.” And now that he’s had his first taste of success is Ghetts likely to turn his back on the Grime scene that has bred him? “I do Grime!” he proudly boasts. “I love Grime and it’s in my roots. It has been from when I saw Heartless all them years ago. A lot of people ain’t comfortable with that but I’m telling you from now that I’m gonna be a Grime star!”
10000 Tears
Ghetts Lyrics
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Please stop plannin' my slaughter
I need you back in my corner
Why you burn that jacket I bought ya?
Those nights I sat in my Corsa
I was just tryna pattern my Sosa
Know me from way back then
You know me from way back when
Back when I would wish I was ballin'
Oh, I think this is my callin'
But bae ain't sayin', "Goodmornin'"
I'm just here tryna fix it
Got a toolbox full and no tools in
Anything I say gets twisted
Call off until the mornin'
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
Die for you and you would say I weren't there
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the time
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
These are the nights where I sit on my own
Whiskey glass, ice cube, let me get in the zone
Like, let me get my chakras in order
Darkness in my spirit and my mind got me feelin' alone
Can you hear me from the outside lookin' in?
Can you see the way it was and what it could've been?
Can you see it in my bloodshot eyes?
For the last time, I'm not that guy
You've known me since before the hype
Before the birds, before the lights, the broken trust
Way before the business tore us up
We were just tryna scrape change in the corner shop
And I was tryna make waves, ended up on a mad one
Rainy gray days, every night was a sad one
Regret all or nothing, 'bout the things I have done
Family first, I'm a Catholic grandson, but
Fool me twice and then never again
We was so tight, the stitchin' frayed
I know in dark times we are one in the same
So you can relate to the struggle and pain, yeah
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
Die for you and you would say I weren't there
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the time
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
How could I give reason to leave?
My baby the reason I breathe
Oh, I just weep and I weep
I haven't been able to sleep for a week
My memories of us are on replay
Hype and now I'm mad like a DJ
Try win this one but it just ain't easy
Just give me one gyal and I'm easy
Nuff gyal said they wan' see me
She can see me pon the TV
Nuff gyal said they wan' feed me
She don't wan' feed me, she wan' eat me
Dem gal are mad like, really
Cah my gyal are bad like Riri
Cyaan' see dem gal, yeah I'm Stevie, blind, deeply
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
Die for you and you would say I weren't there
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the time
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
And do you think that's okay?
Do you think it's okay to play with my emotions?
You know I've got a good heart
You know I would do anything for you
And you just, you play on that so much
And how do you appreciate it?
Do you think appreciating it is
Comparing me to Sonya all the time?
Every time you get a chance
To compare me to this great girl that
A ghost from the past, some girl that you was in love with
Do you think that's appreciating me?
The song "10000 Tears" by Ed Sheeran featuring Ghetts is about a relationship that has gone sour. In the first verse, Ghetts is asking his partner to stop planning his demise and come back to his corner. He reminisces about nights spent in his car, trying to emulate his role model Sosa. He admits to feeling insecure about his physical appearance and financial status back in the day when he desired to be taller and richer. Despite all this, he feels that he is meant to be with his partner, and he is willing to do anything to make things work. But, his efforts get misinterpreted, which frustrates him. Ghetts indicates that sometimes he feels the urge to cry himself to sleep to wash away his pain.
The second verse is an extension of Ghetts' relationship issues. He's dealing with loneliness and possibly alcoholism. He wants his partner to notice his struggles and provide the support he needs. Despite their differences, he believes his partner can relate to his struggles because they share a common history. Ghetts mentions the broken trust, hustle days, and dark times that they both went through together. However, he recognizes that he now has a public image, while his partner is still in the background. Therefore, he addresses his partner's concerns about him cheating and disloyalty. He contends that he is not that guy, but they are still going through a rough patch. The chorus reassures Ghetts' partner that he is thinking about her all the time and that he never meant to break her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me get my chakras in order
Allow me to focus my mental and spiritual energy
Please stop plannin' my slaughter
Stop planning to harm me
I need you back in my corner
I need your support and loyalty
Why you burn that jacket I bought ya?
Why did you destroy a gift that I gave you?
Those nights I sat in my Corsa
The nights I spent in my car
I was just tryna pattern my Sosa
I was trying to model myself after the character Tony Montana from the movie Scarface
Know me from way back then
You have known me for a long time
You know me from way back when
You know me from a previous point in my life
Back when I would wish I was taller
In the past, I used to wish I was taller in height
Back when I would wish I was ballin'
In the past, I used to wish I was wealthy and successful
Oh, I think this is my callin'
I believe that my current pursuits or activities are my true purpose in life
But bae ain't sayin', 'Goodmornin''
My significant other is not showing me affection or acknowledgement
I'm just here tryna fix it
I am attempting to repair our relationship
Got a toolbox full and no tools in
I have resources available, but lack the necessary skills or knowledge to use them effectively
Anything I say gets twisted
My words or intentions are being misinterpreted
Call off until the mornin'
Postpone or delay discussion until a later time
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
During moments like these, I feel overwhelmed with emotion and could cry an immense amount of tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
I make an effort to support and protect you, yet you accuse me of being indifferent
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
I am willing to sacrifice my own vision for you, yet you claim I am not observant
Die for you and you would say I weren't there
Even if I were to lay down my life for you, you would deny my presence
And I don't need to say a word
I do not need to verbally express my feelings
Thinkin' about you all the time
I am constantly thinking of you
I never meant to break your heart
I did not intend to hurt or upset you
These are the nights where I sit on my own
During times like these, I am alone
Whiskey glass, ice cube, let me get in the zone
I am drinking whiskey to help me relax or focus
Darkness in my spirit and my mind got me feelin' alone
I feel isolated due to my negative emotions and thoughts
Can you hear me from the outside lookin' in?
Are you able to understand my perspective?
Can you see the way it was and what it could've been?
Are you able to recognize what our relationship was and what it had the potential to be?
Can you see it in my bloodshot eyes?
Can you detect my exhaustion or frustration?
For the last time, I'm not that guy
I am not the person you keep comparing me to
You've known me since before the hype
You have been acquainted with me prior to my rise to stardom
Before the birds, before the lights, the broken trust
Before the fame, before the attention, our trust was already damaged
Way before the business tore us up
Our relationship suffered before external factors, such as the entertainment industry, intervened
We were just tryna scrape change in the corner shop
We were trying to make money in any way possible
And I was tryna make waves, ended up on a mad one
I was trying to make a significant impact, but ended up acting recklessly
Rainy gray days, every night was a sad one
The weather and emotional state were often gloomy
Regret all or nothing, 'bout the things I have done
I either feel extreme guilt or refuse to apologize for my actions
Family first, I'm a Catholic grandson, but
I prioritize my family and my Catholic faith, however,
Fool me twice and then never again
If I am deceived or betrayed twice, I will never trust that person again
We was so tight, the stitchin' frayed
We were once close, but our bond has weakened or deteriorated
I know in dark times we are one in the same
During difficult moments, we share the same struggles or feelings
So you can relate to the struggle and pain, yeah
You can understand the hardship and suffering
How could I give reason to leave?
What could I have done to cause you to want to end our relationship?
My baby the reason I breathe
You are the most important person in my life
Oh, I just weep and I weep
I am constantly crying
I haven't been able to sleep for a week
I have been unable to sleep for an extended period of time
My memories of us are on replay
I constantly replay moments of our past together in my mind
Hype and now I'm mad like a DJ
I was excited and now I am frustrated or angry, similar to a DJ hyping up a crowd
Try win this one but it just ain't easy
I am attempting to win you back, but it is proving to be difficult
Just give me one gyal and I'm easy
I am content with only having one woman in my life
Nuff gyal said they wan' see me
Many women claim they want to see me
She can see me pon the TV
She can see me on television
Nuff gyal said they wan' feed me
Many women claim they want to cook for me
She don't wan' feed me, she wan' eat me
She desires me in a sexual manner
Dem gal are mad like, really
Those women are crazy
Cah my gyal are bad like Riri
Because my girlfriend is as attractive as Rihanna
Cyaan' see dem gal, yeah I'm Stevie, blind, deeply
I am unable to see those women, as if I were blind like Stevie Wonder
Do you think that's okay?
Do you believe that behavior is acceptable?
Do you think it's okay to play with my emotions?
Do you believe it is acceptable to manipulate or deceive my feelings?
You know I've got a good heart
You are aware that I am kind and well-intentioned
You know I would do anything for you
You know that I am willing to make significant sacrifices for you
And you just, you play on that so much
You frequently take advantage of my kind nature
And how do you appreciate it?
How do you show gratitude or value towards my efforts?
Do you think appreciating it is
Do you believe that valuing my actions involves
Comparing me to Sonya all the time?
Constantly comparing me to your previous partner, Sonya?
Every time you get a chance
Whenever the opportunity presents itself
To compare me to this great girl that
To compare me to this exceptional woman who
A ghost from the past, some girl that you was in love with
A woman from your previous relationship, who you were once in love with
Do you think that's appreciating me?
Do you believe that is showing appreciation towards me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Justin Clark Samuel, Kadeem Clarke Samuel, Reiss Nicholas, Shaun Mcdowell, TJ Amadi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maru_90
Lyrics:
[Intro]
Oh, oh
[Verse 1: Ghetts]
Let me get my chakras in order
Please stop plannin' my slaughter
I need you back in my corner
Why you burn that jacket I bought ya?
Those nights I sat in my Corsa
I was just tryna patter my saucer
Know me from way back then
You know me from way back when
Back when I would wish I was taller
Back when I would wish I was ballin'
Oh, I think this is my callin'
But bae ain't sayin' "Goodmornin'"
I'm just here tryna fix it
Got a toolbox full of no tools in
Anything I say gets twisted
Call off until the mornin'
[Chorus: Ghetts]
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
Die for you and you'd say I weren't there
[Post-Chorus]
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the same
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what they say
[Verse 2: Ed Sheeran]
These are the nights where I sit on my own
Whiskey glass, ice cube, let me get in the zone
Like, let me get my chakras in order
Darkness in my spirit and my mind get me feelin' alone
Can you hear me from the outside lookin' in?
Can you see the way it was and what it could have been?
Can you see it in my bloodshot eyes?
For the last time, I'm not that guy
You've known me since before the hype
Before the buzz, before the lies, the broken trust
Way before the business tore us up
We were just tryna scrap change in a corner shop
And I was tryna make waves, ended up on a mad one
Rainy grey days, every night was a sad one
Regret all or nothing, 'bout the things I have done
Family first, I'm a catholic grandson
But fool me twice and then never again
We were so tight, but the stitchin' frayed
I know in dark times we're one in the same
So you can relate to the struggle and pain
[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
Die for you and you'd say I weren't there
[Post-Chorus]
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the same
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what they say
[Verse 3: Ghetts]
How could I give reason to live?
My baby the reason I breathe
Oh, I just weep and I weep
I haven't been able to sleep for a week
My memories of us are on replay
I bring that one back like a DJ
Try win this one back just ain't easy
Just give me one gal and I'm easy
Nuff gal said they wan' see me
She can see me pon the TV
Nuff gal said they wan' feed me
She don't wan' feed me, she wan' eat me
Them gal are mad like "Really"
Come, my gal are bad like Riri
I don't see them gal, I'm Stevie, blind, legally
[Chorus: Ghetts]
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say I don't care
Go blind for you, and you say I don't see
Die for you and you'd say I weren't there
[Post-Chorus]
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the same
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what they say
[Outro]
And do you think that's okay?
Do you think it's okay to play with my emotions?
You know I got a good heart
You know I would do anything for you
And you just, you play on that so much
And how do you appreciate it?
Do you think appreciating it is
Is comparing me to Sonya all the time?
Every time you get a chance to compare me to this great girl that
A ghost from the past, some girl that you was in love with
Do you think that's appreciating me?
@TehCrawford
Oh, oh
Let me get my chakras in order
Please stop plannin' my slaughter
I need you back in my corner
Why you burn that jacket I bought ya?
Those nights I sat in my Corsa
I was just tryna patter my saucer
Know me from way back then
You know me from way back when
Back when I would wish I was taller
Back when I would wish I was ballin'
Oh, I think this is my callin'
But bae ain't sayin' "Good mornin'"
I'm just here tryna fix it
Got a toolbox full of no tools in
Anything I say gets twisted
Call off until the mornin'
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say "I don't care"
Go blind for you, and you say "I don't see"
Die for you and you would say "I don't dare"
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the time
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
These are the nights where I sit on my own
Whiskey glass, ice cube, let me get in the zone
Like, let me get my chakras in order
Darkness in my spirit and my mind get me feelin' alone
Can you hear me from the outside lookin' in?
Can you see the way it was and what it could have been?
Can you see it in my bloodshot eyes?
For the last time, I'm not that guy
You've known me since before the hype
Before the birds, before the lights, the broken trust
Way before the business tore us up
We were just tryna scrap change in a corner shop
And I was tryna make waves, ended up on a mad one
Rainy grey days, every night was a sad one
Regret all or nothing, 'bout the things that I have done
Family first, I'm a Catholic grandson
But fool me twice and then never again
We was so tight, with the stitch in frame
I know in dark times we're one in the same
So you can relate to the struggle and pain
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say "I don't care"
Go blind for you, and you say "I don't see"
Die for you and you would say "I don't dare"
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the time
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
How could I give reason to live?
My baby, the reason I breathe
Oh, I just weep and I weep
I haven't been able to sleep for a week
My memories of us are on replay
I play that one back like a DJ
Try win this one but it ain't easy
Just give me one gyal and I'm easy
Nof' gal said they wan' see me
She can see me pon the TV
Nof' gal said they wanna feed me
She don't wan' feed me, she wan' eat me
Them gal are mad like "Really"
Come, my gal are bad like Riri
I don't see them gal, I'm Stevie, blind, legally
Nights like these I could shed ten thousand tears
I fight for you, and you say "I don't care"
Go blind for you, and you say "I don't see"
Die for you and you would say "I don't dare"
And I don't need to say a word
Thinkin' about you all the time
I never meant to break your heart
I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
And do you think that's okay?
Do you think it's okay to play with my emotions?
You know, I got a good heart
You know, I would do anything for you
And you just, you play on that so much
And how do you appreciate it?
Do you think appreciating it is
Is comparing me to Sonya all the time?
Every time yo get a chance to compare me to this great girl that
A ghost from the past, some girl that you was in love with
Do you think that's appreciating me?
@zTropi
This song is fucking amazing. Anyone getting proper old school Ed vibes? This is the Ed i became a fan of in the SBTV days. Ghetts sounds incredible too. Such a great song.
@highground66
No 6 should've been like this
@FavouriteYear
facts : bro this is the second collab of them together!!! before this was drown me out for ed's No.5 collaborations
@gavrob1802
Back when Ed Sheeran meant loop pedal and a guitar...class
@highground66
@gavrob1802 he still does
@zarakenton5937
@Triangl333 pppp00
@ryaneastman8907
Ghetts the best so many ppl forgot about this album and this song but he’s the realest! 👌🏼 came from grime freestyles to this still going hard to this day
@rjs_2075
give this a video and it’s going number one in the charts
@yhbtsurely
They’ve got 2…b a crime not 2!
@maxngm8590
Defoo