Ghetto Girls
Lil Bow Wow Lyrics
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oh, uh,huh,uh,huh
What I like uh,huh ghetto girls uh,huh
(Ghetto girls)
[Uh,huh,oh,uh,huh,oh]
[Lil' Bow Wow]
(Ghetto girls)[To the B now.Let's talk about it.Uh]
(Ghetto girls)[See what we like around here its them ghetto girls]
Verse 1 (JD)
Like when Janet was Justice that's what I'm talkin' bout
A shorty that can tell ya when the J's come out (okay)
Get creative with the hair cuts like T-Boz
Favorite rappers is Bow Wow, Snoop, JD, and Nas (ha,ha)
Always up in somebody's face tryin' to fuss
And to get where she going she can take the bus (uh)
Like when Jada was Peaches in the movie Shame (uh huh)
Or the type you find sittin' at the Rucker's game (okay)
They only like dealin' with cats that love to floss
Only like rockin' the stuff that really costs
Lip gloss shinin'(uh), tattoos on the back
Attitude like Mary J. mixed wit Brat (I like that)
You can find 'em at a beauty shop, mall,or church
Name brand head to toe, with the matching purse
So all that sedity stuff, y'all can keep
Cuz only girls that keep it ghetto get to ride wit me fo’ sho
Chorus
(Ghetto girls)
They like hot boys that push hot toys
And ball wit the best of them
(Ghetto girls)
They rock braids and do 'em straight
And in the kitchen fix da bomb Kool-Aid
(Ghetto girls)
They think they can hang and talk more slang than I do
(Ghetto girls)
That's all I like so tell me baby
Is that you?
Verse 2
(Bow Wow, let's talk about it)
When they ride for they man like you won't believe
Switch the color on the hair like E-V-E(okay)
when they talk like I talk
But walk like a lady (uh)
Snap like I snap and get a little crazy
I love that (ha,ha)
Specially when they bout the cheese
The type that won't front on some Mickey D's(oh)
Bandanas to Barrettes
Daisy dukes to spandex
All that's good wit me
I like 'em G-H-E-T-T-O
Not believe me she got to go (uh,huh)
At the corner store buying up all the sweets
From choo-choos to Rice Krispies treats on my street
That's all I see like everyday (uh,huh)
And they do what they do in a crazy way (and what else)
Hang with the ballers so they never pay (and)
And they usually got a name that's hard to say, ya heard
Chorus
(Ghetto girls)
They like hot boys that push hot toys
And ball wit the best of them
(Ghetto girls)
They rock braids and do 'em straight
And in the kitchen fix da bomb Kool-Aid
(Ghetto girls)
They think they can hang and talk more slang than I do
(Ghetto girls)
That's all I like so tell me baby
Is that you?
Uh, let's talk about it now
(oooh)
If ya know what I mean shorty let yo' self be seen ya heard
If ya know what I mean shorty let yo' self be seen ya uh,uh
If ya know what I mean shorty let yo' self be seen ya heard
If ya know what I mean shorty let yo' self be seen ya uh,uh
(Ghetto girls)
They like hot boys that push hot toys
And ball wit the best of them (keep it ghetto)
(Ghetto girls)
They rock braids and do 'em straight
And in the kitchen fix da bomb Kool-Aid
(Ghetto girls)
They think they can hang and talk more slang than I do
(Ghetto girls)
That's all I like so tell me baby
Is that you?
The song “Ghetto Girls” by Lil Bow Wow celebrates girls from the ghetto and all their unique attributes that set them apart from any other type of girl. The first verse is by JD, who starts the song by introducing Bow Wow and telling the listener what type of girls he’s attracted to - girls like Janet when she was Justice in the film Poetic Justice, shorties who know when the J’s come out, girls who get creative with their haircuts like T-Boz, and girls whose favourite rappers are Bow Wow, Snoop, JD, and Nas. These girls are always up in someone's face, love taking the bus, and are the type you find sitting at the Rucker's game. They also only like dealing with guys that love to floss and rock the stuff that really costs. They have an attitude like Mary J. mixed with Brat, with shiny lip gloss and tattoos on their backs. They can be found in beauty shops, malls, or even in church, and they always wear name-brand clothes with matching purses. They're genuine and not seductive and not pretentious.
Bow Wow takes over the second verse, giving his take on why he likes ghetto girls. In his verse, he talks about girls who ride for their man, switch up the color on their hair like Eve, and talk like him but walk like a lady. He loves girls who are about their cheese, girls who won't front and will get some McDonald's, and girls who wear bandanas to barrettes, daisy dukes to spandex. He wants girls with original names that are difficult because he's had enough of basic names. He describes how they always hang with the ballers, never pay for anything, and do things in a crazy cool way.
The song celebrates the particular and unique qualities of ghetto girls that Bow Wow and JD are attracted to, qualities that other girls do not possess. It is an ode to the so-called ‘ghetto girl,’ who is often underrepresented and stereotyped in mainstream media.
Line by Line Meaning
[JD] Bow Wow
JD is introducing Bow Wow as the singer of the song.
oh, uh,huh,uh,huh
Ad-libs by Bow Wow.
What I like uh,huh ghetto girls uh,huh
Bow Wow is talking about his love for ghetto girls.
(Ghetto girls)
The chorus of the song.
[To the B now.Let's talk about it.Uh]
Bow Wow is asking the listeners to talk about what he likes.
[See what we like around here its them ghetto girls]
Bow Wow is stating that he likes ghetto girls.
[Hey yo Bow, tell em’ what I’m talkin' bout]
Someone is asking Bow Wow to explain what he is talking about.
Like when Janet was Justice that's what I'm talkin' bout
Bow Wow is talking about the movie Poetic Justice starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, which depicts life in the ghetto.
A shorty that can tell ya when the J's come out (okay)
Bow Wow likes girls who are sneakerheads, especially when they know when new Jordans are released.
Get creative with the hair cuts like T-Boz
Bow Wow likes when girls experiment with their hairstyles like T-Boz from TLC.
Favorite rappers is Bow Wow, Snoop, JD, and Nas (ha,ha)
Bow Wow likes girls who have similar taste in music as him and his mentors Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, and Nas.
Always up in somebody's face tryin' to fuss
Bow Wow likes girls who are feisty and not afraid to speak their mind.
And to get where she going she can take the bus (uh)
Bow Wow likes girls who are independent and are not afraid to take public transportation.
Like when Jada was Peaches in the movie Shame (uh huh)
Bow Wow likes the character Peaches played by Jada Pinkett Smith in the movie Set It Off, who is a strong-willed woman from the ghetto.
Or the type you find sittin' at the Rucker's game (okay)
Bow Wow likes girls who are into basketball and can be found at the famous Rucker Park in Harlem watching streetball games.
They only like dealin' with cats that love to floss
Bow Wow likes girls who like guys who have money and can afford to show off their wealth.
Only like rockin' the stuff that really costs
Bow Wow likes girls who only wear expensive and brand name clothing.
Lip gloss shinin'(uh), tattoos on the back
Bow Wow likes girls who take care of themselves by wearing makeup and getting tattoos.
Attitude like Mary J. mixed wit Brat (I like that)
Bow Wow likes girls who have a strong attitude like Mary J. Blige and are sassy like Da Brat.
You can find 'em at a beauty shop, mall,or church
Bow Wow likes girls who can be found at places where they can shop, get their hair done, or attend church.
Name brand head to toe, with the matching purse
Bow Wow likes girls who wear expensive and matching outfits and accessories.
So all that sedity stuff, y'all can keep
Bow Wow doesn't like girls who are too fancy or high maintenance.
Cuz only girls that keep it ghetto get to ride wit me fo’ sho
Bow Wow prefers girls who keep it real and come from the same background as him.
(Ghetto girls)
The chorus of the song.
They like hot boys that push hot toys
Bow Wow likes girls who like guys who drive fancy cars and can afford expensive things.
And ball wit the best of them
Bow Wow likes girls who can hang out with guys and have fun playing basketball.
They rock braids and do 'em straight
Bow Wow likes girls who style their hair in braids and sometimes straighten them.
And in the kitchen fix da bomb Kool-Aid
Bow Wow likes girls who know how to make delicious Kool-Aid and cook well.
They think they can hang and talk more slang than I do
Bow Wow likes girls who are street-smart and use slang terms.
That's all I like so tell me baby
Bow Wow is asking girls to let him know if they fit his preferences.
Is that you?
Bow Wow is asking if the listener meets his criteria for a girlfriend.
When they ride for they man like you won't believe
Bow Wow likes girls who are loyal and supportive of their boyfriends or partners.
Switch the color on the hair like E-V-E(okay)
Bow Wow likes girls who are confident enough to change their hair color like rapper Eve.
when they talk like I talk
Bow Wow likes girls who have a similar voice and way of speaking as him.
But walk like a lady (uh)
Bow Wow likes girls who can act like a lady but also be tough when needed.
Snap like I snap and get a little crazy
Bow Wow likes girls who have a sense of humor and are not afraid to be a little wild with him.
Specially when they bout the cheese
Bow Wow likes girls who are ambitious and focused on making money.
The type that won't front on some Mickey D's(oh)
Bow Wow likes girls who are not too proud to eat fast food like McDonald's.
Bandanas to Barrettes
Bow Wow likes girls who can pull off different hair accessories from bandanas to barrettes.
Daisy dukes to spandex
Bow Wow likes girls who can wear different types of clothing from Daisy Dukes to tight spandex.
All that's good wit me
Bow Wow likes different types of girls as long as they come from the ghetto.
I like 'em G-H-E-T-T-O
Bow Wow likes girls who are ghetto and proud of it.
Not believe me she got to go (uh,huh)
Bow Wow doesn't like girls who are not from the ghetto or try to pretend to be.
At the corner store buying up all the sweets
Bow Wow likes girls who have a sweet tooth and buy candy and other treats from corner stores.
From choo-choos to Rice Krispies treats on my street
Bow Wow likes girls who enjoy different types of candy from Choo-Choos to Rice Krispies treats.
That's all I see like everyday (uh,huh)
Bow Wow sees girls from the ghetto all the time and that's what he likes.
And they do what they do in a crazy way (and what else)
Bow Wow likes girls who are unpredictable and do things in a unique and crazy way.
Hang with the ballers so they never pay (and)
Bow Wow likes girls who can hang out with rich guys and never have to pay for anything.
And they usually got a name that's hard to say, ya heard
Bow Wow likes girls who have unique and hard-to-pronounce names.
(Ghetto girls)
The chorus of the song.
If ya know what I mean shorty let yo' self be seen ya heard
Bow Wow is encouraging girls to show off their ghetto side and be proud of it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Cox, Jermaine Mauldin, Rahman Griffin, Terron Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Calvin coolio
I don't care what nobody say this man is a legend
Ant Agurz
💯
J Carter
He is....whether certain people wanna accept it or not. Homeboy been putting in work for over 20 years and is still in his early 30s.
D.S
Straight up.
Virgil George
Lmao. Bow Wow is not a legend😂
Omari Jenkins
@Virgil George he is bro name a rapper in this era that has his hits and was not as long as him
AlbreshaSkilar
Bow really had the game on lock back then 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Teresa Sanders
I'm 30 years old here listening in 2022 and I must say these songs still go hard. Bow wow had me and my cousins going bat ish crazy over him back in this time.
Jerica Leigh
Same
vainsmith
those 106 n park days used to be so fucking lit!!!! I will never forget when BET used to put us on to some good stuff. Bow, I am giving you your flowers for being an inspiration to the youth.