Ghetto Love
Johnta Austin feat. Mary J Blige Lyrics
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I serenade the girls with my acoustic guitar
You know what I'm sayin'?
Yo, fellas havin' problems with the chicks?
I want you right now to turn the lights down low
Pull your girl up next to you, I want you to sing this to her
If death comes for me tonight, girl
And no matter how tough I wouldn't dare
Only to you I would reveal my tears
So tell the police I ain't home tonight
Messin' around with you is gonna get me life
But when I look into your eyes, you're worth that sacrifice
If this is the kind of love that my mom used to warn me about
Man, I'm in trouble, I'm in real big trouble
If this is the kind of love that the old folks used to warn me about
Man, I'm in trouble, I'm in real big trouble
I need y'all to do me a favor
Someone please call 911
(Pick up the phone, yo)
Tell them I just been shot down and the bullet's in my heart
And it's piercin' through my soul
(I'm losin' blood, yo)
Feel my body gettin' cold
Someone please call 911
(Pick up the phone, yo)
The alleged assailant is five foot one
And she shot me through my soul
Feel my body gettin' cold
So cold, sometimes I feel like I'm a prisoner
I think I'm trapped here for a while
(But I'm always right here with you, girl)
And every breath I fight to take
Is as hard as these four walls I wanna break
I told the cops you wasn't here tonight
Messin' around with me is gonna get you life, oh yeah, yeah
But everytime I look into your eyes, then it's worth the sacrifice
If this is the kind of love that my mom used to warn me about
Man, I'm in trouble, I'm in real big trouble
If this is the kind of love that the old folks used to warn me about
Man, I'm in trouble, I'm in real big trouble
You got anything to say, girl?
Someone please call 911, yeah yeah
(Pick up the phone, yo)
Tell them I just got shot down
And it's piercin' through my soul
(I'm losin' blood' yo)
Feel my body gettin' cold
Someone please call 911
(Can you do that for me)
The alleged assailant was five foot one
And she shot me through my soul
(And he shot me through my heart)
Feel my body gettin' cold
(He didn't care, he didn't worry, he didn't wonder)
Wyclef and Mary J. Blige
I'm feelin' you, girl
I understand
And you're doin', what you're doin', would you do it
And do it and do it and do it for me
The song "Ghetto Love" by Johnta Austin feat. Mary J Blige begins with Wyclef Jean introducing himself and his acoustic guitar to serenade the girls. He encourages the boys to turn the lights down low, pull their girl close, and sing the song to her. The lyrics depict a man's deep and intense love for his girl, even in the face of death. He warns her that he may not make it through the night but wants her to know that he loves her and that she is worth the sacrifice. He expresses his fear of losing her and the difficulties he faces in his life but is willing to go through it all for her. The chorus emphasizes the message that the love they share is the kind that their parents have warned them about but is so irresistible that it has them in real big trouble.
The bridge is a dramatic twist that highlights the gravity of the situation. The man pleads for someone to call 911 because he has been shot down, and he can feel the bullet piercing through his heart and soul. He is aware that he may not survive and asks someone to call for help. The alleged assailant is his lover, who has shot him through the heart with her love, causing him to feel so cold as if his body is shutting down.
The song communicates a deep sense of passion and undeniable attraction between two people despite the dangers and risks. It highlights the depth of human emotions, the overwhelming power of love, and the unpredictable nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If death comes for me tonight, girl
If I were to die tonight, I need you to know how much I love you
I want you to know that I love you
I need you to understand how important you are to me
And no matter how tough I wouldn't dare
I wouldn't be able to handle any hardship if I didn't have you in my life
Only to you I would reveal my tears
You're the only person I trust enough to see me at my most vulnerable
So tell the police I ain't home tonight
I'm willing to risk getting into trouble with the law just to be with you
Messin' around with you is gonna get me life
Being with you is so risky that I could end up behind bars for life
But when I look into your eyes, you're worth that sacrifice
Despite the danger, I know that being with you is worth any risk or sacrifice
If this is the kind of love that my mom used to warn me about
If the love we have is the kind my mother warned me about, then I know I'm in trouble
Man, I'm in trouble, I'm in real big trouble
I'm in serious danger of getting hurt because of the love I have for you
Someone please call 911
I'm in trouble and I need someone to help me
Tell them I just been shot down and the bullet's in my heart
I feel like I've been shot in the heart because of how much I love you
And it's piercin' through my soul
The love I have for you is so intense that it's affecting me on a soul level
Feel my body gettin' cold
The fear of losing you is making me feel cold and numb
The alleged assailant is five foot one
The person who hurt me is small in stature, but their impact on me is huge
And she shot me through my soul
They hurt me so deeply that it feels like they shot me through my soul
So cold, sometimes I feel like I'm a prisoner
The fear of losing you is so strong that I feel trapped in my own emotions
I think I'm trapped here for a while
I don't know how long I'll feel this way, but right now it feels like forever
And every breath I fight to take
It's hard for me to breathe when I'm without you because you mean everything to me
Is as hard as these four walls I wanna break
My love for you is so intense that it feels like I'm trapped in a small space and I want to break free
I told the cops you wasn't here tonight
I'm willing to lie to protect you, even if it means getting myself into more trouble
But everytime I look into your eyes, then it's worth the sacrifice
Whenever I see you, I know deep down that all the risk and sacrifice is worth it because my love for you is that strong
You got anything to say, girl?
I want to know if you feel the same way I do and if you're willing to take the same risks for our love
And he shot me through my heart
The person who hurt me wounded me in the place where my love for you resides
He didn't care, he didn't worry, he didn't wonder
The person who hurt me didn't care about the love I have for you, and only cared about causing me pain and suffering
And you're doin', what you're doin', would you do it
I appreciate everything you do for me and I want to know if you would do it all again for our love
And do it and do it and do it for me
I need to know that our love is strong enough to withstand anything that might come our way and that you'll always be there for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARY BROWN, KATIA CADET, WYCLEF JEAN, JERRY DUPLESSIS
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[LYRICS]
Sometimes I don't get a chance to really to tell you
But I promise you my love I'll never fail you
Don't you get it?
Each day we're writing history
A thousand years from now they'll talk about you and me
And I know sometimes I go hard for no reason at all
Put your soul through the business and touch the weight of your heart
But when you're backs on the wall there's a shortage of friends
You know that I'm with you till the end
'Cause we got hood love, cause I be cussin' I be screaming
Like its over
Then I'm loving then I'm feeling just to hold ya
And that's how we do
You know that hood love is the good love
That's me and you
How feel love?
Well I'm with ya never quit ya and
Now that's real love
When your not here then I miss ya cuz
I still love the way we do
You know that hood love is the good love
Ya that's me and you
Sometimes I think about leaving you
But wen I think about what we've been through
I get a feeling like it could be worse
'Cause I've given u my best and I don't mind it
That's fine
'Cause wen you loving somebody hard then you'll love that way for life
You got all of my heart and I'll never leave ya side
I gave my words to love all the way to the end
So no matter what I'll be right here
I'll be right here with you
'Cause we got hood love, cause I be cussing I be screaming
Like its over
Then I'm loving then I'm feening just to hold ya
And that's how we do
You know that hood love is the good love
That's me and you
How feel love?
Well I'm with ya never quit ya and
Now that's real love
When your not here then I miss ya cause
I still love the way that we do
You know that hood love is the good love
Ya that's me and you
Now I'll play tough but not for too long
You are someone I depend on
No matter how I act sometimes I can never walk away
Thought about it plenty times but no can take ya place
Ooh and there ain't no you, then there ain't no me
And if there ain't no us then I'd rather be by myself
'Cause no one else can understand my history and treat me like I need
'Cause we got hood love, cause I be cussing I be screaming
Like its over
Then I'm loving then I'm feening just to hold ya
And that's how we do
You know that hood love is the good love
That's me and you
How feel love?
Well I'm with ya never quit ya and
Now that's real love
When your not here then I miss ya cuz
I still love the way we do
You know that hood love is the good love
Ya that's me and you
@martakidane4467
Still mad at whoever took Johnta off the song and put Trey on. No shade but their version is undeniable heat. Even Mary slayed this version different. I felt the real life relationship.
@babysnoop84
I totally agree with you 👌🏿
@WasionKey
Johnta was the songwriter , this was just a reference record. But i agree, I like it better than the Final version 🤷🏾♂️
@TheFutureTelevision
@Marta Agree 100%! Thought I was the only one who felt that way
@lsharpe3263
I came here just to see if anyone else felt the same way. I just listened to the one with Trey on it. I LOVE me some Trey but I prefer this version better.
@babysnoop84
@@WasionKey It's not a demo. This version was supposed to be on Johnta's first album. But Mary liked it so much than she recovered for her "Stronger Witheach Tear" project album. B.Cox & Johnta suggested to her a duet with Trey Songz (frequently collaborator of both) who was in vogue at this time. 😉
@mssummers5260
The better version 😌
@michelleingram3253
Yessssss
@cclovesdogs
This is undisputedly THE BEST version!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@JN-yf6zj
Best album to never be heard