In the Ghetto
J.d. Smooth Lyrics

Oh oh oh
Expressing the heaviness and burden of life in the ghetto

Oh oh
Continuing the sentiment of feeling overwhelmed in the ghetto

Oh oh oh oh
Emphasizing the ongoing struggle and hardships in the ghetto

Life in the ghetto
Describing the experience and challenges of living in the ghetto

Hummmm hummmm
Imitating a sigh or lamentation about the difficult conditions in the ghetto

Life seems so harder
Highlighting the increased level of difficulty in the ghetto

So harder here
Emphasizing the specific location of the ghetto as the source of hardship

Nobody seems bothered
Expressing disappointment in the lack of concern or assistance from others

So bothered helping we
Indicating the strong need for support and aid in the ghetto community

Take me away
Expressing a desire to escape the difficult circumstances of the ghetto

Help me oh today
Urgently requesting assistance and support in the present moment

That's the life in the ghetto
Reiterating that the described struggles and challenges are inherent to ghetto life

In the ghetto here
Specifying the current location being referred to as a particular ghetto

In the ghetto we are living here
Stating the reality of the community living in this specific ghetto

The struggle seems harder
Recognizing the increasing difficulty of the ongoing struggle in the ghetto

And the pain is getting bigger
Acknowledging the growing emotional and physical suffering experienced in the ghetto

Take me away
Repeating the desire for an escape from the hardships in the ghetto

Life in the ghetto
Referring again to the challenges and circumstances of ghetto life

Things are getting hard everyday
Highlighting the consistent and worsening difficulties faced by the ghetto community

You say you are my brother
Addressing someone who claims to be a sibling or close associate

Why don't you bother helping me
Expressing frustration and questioning the lack of assistance from the supposed brother

They see you as my sister
Referencing how others perceive the relationship between the artist and the addressed person

Will you surely help me
Questioning whether the addressed sister will actually provide assistance

I call you a friend
Referring to the addressed person as a friend

Why don't you show me the way
Expressing disappointment in the friend's failure to guide or support the singer

And we are neighbors
Highlighting the proximity and community connection between the singer and the addressed person

Why don't you wanna help me
Questioning the lack of willingness from the neighbor to provide assistance

Those of you who are hustling
Addressing the individuals who are actively striving and working hard

Hustling
Emphasizing the determined effort and labor being exerted

Working hard everyday
Recognizing the continuous commitment and dedication to labor

Your helper is coming
Providing hope that assistance and support will arrive

He's coming very soon
Reassuring that the helper's arrival is imminent

Keep up to the struggle
Encouraging perseverance and determination in the face of challenges

You are getting there someday
Assuring that progress and success will eventually be achieved with perseverance

Life in the ghetto
Reiterating the focus on the experiences and difficulties of ghetto life

Life ghetto
Summarizing the existence and conditions of life within the ghetto