While he would enjoy the commercial success during a string of albums in the mid- to late '70s, he also lent his production and songwriting skills to several labelmates, including the Natural Four. After the closing of Curtom Records in 1980, Hutson's career diminished into obscurity with the exception of 1982's jazz-funk-tinged Paradise. However, he has maintained a strong cult following among soul collectors to this day, and in 2000 Sequel Records had the good sense to reissue not only the original albums on CD but a two-disc anthology spanning the greatest hits of his career.
The Ghetto '74
Leroy Hutson Lyrics
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Don't you know that's all right? Yeah, Yeah!
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
Wait a minute -- No, you ain't doin' what you're supposed to
You doin' what you wanna do
But you know, you... (Incomprehesible)
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
I'm talkin' 'bout the ghetto
I'm talkin' 'bout the ghetto
Can you dig it out there?
Can you dig it?
The song "The Ghetto '74" by Leroy Hutson is an ode to the ghetto, its people, and its struggles. The repetition of the phrase "The ghetto" in the song highlights its importance and significance in the lives of those who live there. The phrase is almost a chant, conveying a sense of solidarity and pride in one's community.
The lyrics suggest that despite the hardships and challenges faced by those living in the ghetto, they are resilient and able to find joy and pride in their surroundings. The lines "Don't you know that's all right? Yeah, Yeah!" express a sense of acceptance and contentment with their situation, emphasizing the strength and determination of those living in the ghetto.
The line "Wait a minute -- No, you ain't doin' what you're supposed to / You doin' what you wanna do / But you know, you... (Incomprehensible)" may suggest that even though some may make negative assumptions about those in the ghetto, they are still able to live their lives and make their own choices, despite societal pressures or expectations.
Overall, "The Ghetto '74" is a celebration of the resilience, strength, and pride of those living in the ghetto, and a reminder that there is joy and beauty to be found in even the toughest of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, this is the ghetto, sho nuff now
Affirming the presence of a ghetto, regardless of its notoriety
Don't you know that's all right? Yeah, Yeah!
Encouraging acceptance of the ghetto lifestyle despite its living conditions
The ghetto, The ghetto, The ghetto
Repeated line emphasizing the theme of the ghetto
Wait a minute -- No, you ain't doin' what you're supposed to
Calling out individuals for not living up to expected social norms in the ghetto
You doin' what you wanna do
Acknowledging the sense of individuality in the ghetto and how people live according to their own desires
But you know, you... (Incomprehesible)
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I'm talkin' 'bout the ghetto
Explicitly discussing the ghetto to engage listeners in understanding the setting
Can you dig it out there?
Asking the listener if they can relate to the ghetto and understand its hardships
Can you dig it?
Repeating the question with emphasis to ensure the listener understands and acknowledges conditions in the ghetto
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.