Ghetto Love
Grits Lyrics

As a child, I despised and prayed to get away,
When I was young, I wanted to leave the ghetto, because I saw it as a place of poverty, crime and danger.

Deprived of early riches, deceived by evil gang,
Growing up poor, I was vulnerable to the lure of gangs who promised me a way out of poverty.

Grew blind over the years, saw crime as escape,
As I got older, I became desensitized to the violence and crime around me, and I began to see it as a means of survival.

Participation of your innocence taken,
By getting involved in crime or gangs, I lost my innocence and became part of the problem.

Contemplated due to the situation,
I was forced to think about my options and make tough decisions due to my circumstances.

My time in your presence was limited by parental discretion of living standards,
My parents restricted my interactions with certain people or areas due to the danger and poverty of the ghetto.

My Gladys - case was packing at night, to leave the pits in route to Douglas, Georgia, on the midnight train,
My mother was planning to leave the ghetto for a better life in another city, but we were not able to join her at the time.

While the same circumstances made my people maintain, never complain,
Despite the challenges of the ghetto, the people who lived there persevered and did not complain.

Sporting women gave our name ghetto fame,
Women who prostituted themselves in the ghetto gained a reputation which made the ghetto infamous.

Sustained foundational lessons of life that I obtained,
Though difficult, the experiences I had in the ghetto taught me valuable life lessons that I carry with me today.

By the guidance on the Lord and his Spirit, through my Brahma,
My faith in God helped me navigate the challenges of the ghetto and find strength in difficult times.

Believing in his provision when living,
I trusted in God to provide for me and my family, even in the midst of poverty and hardship.

Deliver drama, still the saga continues in inner-cites 'cross the nation, as hatred is created from residential placement,
Despite efforts to improve the ghetto, ongoing poverty and segregation creates a cycle of continued hardship and hatred towards those who live there.

Everybody want to blame her, 'cause their pride ain't the same as they was when the protested she was last in the game,
People want to blame the ghetto for their problems, rather than addressing their own pride and prejudice towards those who live there.

See, the pain that she inflicts is lost respect of the past, when it was rude to never speak or walk across other's grass,
The ghetto has a reputation for being a dangerous and disrespectful place, but this was not always the case, and its past is often forgotten.

Hustle neighbours just to take out their trash, rake leaves, or washing cars instead of bawling for cash,
People in the ghetto often have to do odd jobs for their neighbors in order to make a living, rather than relying on traditional employment.

Hurt the penal soul government, supplication's a curse put in reverse,
The government's attempts to help the ghetto often end up hurting it, as their policies do not address the root causes of poverty and segregation.

Producing people who despise its worth,
People who live in the ghetto often feel like society has given up on them, and this instills a sense of worthlessness and hopelessness.

Since my birth, I been exposed to many cultures of Earth,
Growing up in the ghetto, I was exposed to many different types of people and cultures, which has given me a unique perspective.

But none have left impression like perfection of the ghetto.
Despite its challenges, the ghetto has left a lasting impression on me that I will never forget.

I see beneath the grief as crime increase,
I recognize that the increasing crime in the ghetto is a symptom of deeper problems, such as poverty and segregation.

My mind release sorrow on this in peace,
I am saddened by the situation in the ghetto, but I find peace in knowing that I am doing what I can to make a difference.

Left behind for tomorrow like ancient Greek,
The problems of the ghetto have persisted for so long that they feel like they are from another time and place, like ancient Greek mythology.

I seek along the street filling with horror,
As I walk through the ghetto, I am overcome with a sense of horror at the violence and poverty I see around me.

Like a faucet, we leak,
The problems of the ghetto seep out and affect the rest of society, like a leaky faucet that cannot be stopped.

Some say we lost it in the street,
Some people believe that the ghetto has lost its way and that it is beyond redemption.

The man above see the tragedy beneath the glow,
God sees the tragedy and suffering that lies beneath the surface of the ghetto.

Imagine me with no capacity for ghetto love idol,
Without my experiences in the ghetto, I would not have the empathy and understanding that I have today for those who live there.

Rappily enforce for a better source throughout the south, east, west, and the north,
I am committed to promoting positive change and improvement for the ghetto across the entire country, not just in one region.

I suggest we come forth with Grits to rectify our crucial conflict,
I believe that music like Grits' can help bring attention to the problems of the ghetto and start conversations about solutions.

Connect the wire fulltime, it's mine to split,
I want to continue to use my platform and influence to draw attention to the issues of the ghetto and help inspire change.

But don't forget: all through the terrorism, vandalism, there's wisdom,
Despite the violence and destruction that often occur in the ghetto, there are valuable lessons and insights that can be gained from these experiences.

But all you hear is negatism and their criticism,
Unfortunately, the media often focuses on the negative aspects of the ghetto, rather than highlighting the positive changes that are happening.

If we reconstruct the mind of the blind, so let the untold unfold,
In order to create positive change in the ghetto, we need to change our way of thinking and be open to new perspectives and ideas.

Ghetto love in bold,
We need to approach the problems of the ghetto with love, empathy, and compassion, rather than judgment and criticism.

See, a place I never let go is the ghetto that inherited,
Despite my desire to leave the ghetto, it will always be a part of who I am, and I will never forget where I came from.

The R. Pope be scared of it, and don't know,
Many people who have never lived in the ghetto are afraid of it and do not understand the challenges faced by those who live there.

And we can transfer from a blur, vision endure and make the right decision,
By gaining a clear vision of the challenges of the ghetto and making informed decisions, we can create positive change and improve the lives of those who live there.

Happiness will occur, we'll be a team at home in Douglas Ga.,
If we work together and make positive changes in the ghetto, we can create a happier, more peaceful community.

My ghetto love, my ghetto stay in my heart 'til my dying day,
No matter where life takes me, the ghetto will always be a part of who I am and live on in my memories and experiences.

I pray ghetto love.
I hope that we can approach the problems of the ghetto with love, compassion, and a commitment to positive change.