Ghetto
Miri Ben Ari Feat. Scarface & John Legend Lyrics

My ghetto dreams always turn to ghetto nightmares
I often dream about a better life, but those dreams always become nightmares when I realize the harsh realities of my ghetto surroundings.

At night I can't sleep, I toss and turn
My anxiety and fear keep me up at night, making it impossible for me to find peace and rest.

Candlesticks in the dark, I was whippin' the hard
I used to sell drugs in secret, hidden in the shadows of the night by the flickering light of a candle.

I was gettin' the broads that like 'who the hell is that'
I was attracting attention and admiration from women who were intrigued by the thrill and danger of my lifestyle.

I was dealing sacks, you looking at niggas that drove to hell and back.
I was selling drugs and living a life of crime, putting myself in constant danger and risking everything for money and power.

Charismatic I was raised by a addict with money in the attic.
Despite my difficult upbringing with a drug-addicted parent and hidden financial struggles, I developed a charming and persuasive personality that helped me navigate the dangerous streets of the ghetto.

Got goons while you at it at
I have a group of trusted friends, or 'goons', who are always with me and have my back in dangerous situations.

This present time I'm out of my mind and that's a habit,
Currently, I am struggling with my mental health and often feel unstable and disconnected from reality, which has become a pattern in my life.

Still got them waiting in line they gotta have.
Despite the risks, people are still eager to buy drugs from me, driven by their own desperation and desire for escape from the harsh realities of ghetto life.

Last night was the first night I got sleep
After struggling with insomnia for weeks, I was finally able to get some rest and relief from my nightmares.

Tossing and turning for two or three weeks
I had been experiencing intense anxiety and fear for several weeks, preventing me from getting any restful sleep.

My nightmares are triggered by bad memories
The traumas and hardships of my past are haunting me in my sleep, causing vivid and disturbing nightmares.

Lord, send me an angel right now while I'm having ghetto dreams
I am praying for divine intervention and protection from the dangerous realities of my life in the ghetto.

Cold sweats listenin' to the old sweat
I am experiencing intense anxiety and fear, feeling like I am in danger and surrounded by danger at all times.

One, two that's a ho check
I used to earn money by selling drugs, but now I am making money through more legitimate means, like music or entrepreneurship.

Now for real, nigga this a whole check
I am now making a lot more money than I used to, which is a significant change in my life.

Just bossin' around, polo sweats
I am now living a more luxurious lifestyle, with expensive clothing and other symbols of my newfound wealth and success.

Used to dream 'bout a bigger couch
I used to only dream about having a slightly more comfortable life, with better furniture or other small luxuries.

Woke up in a bigger house, come on
Now my dreams have become reality, and I am living in a much larger and more luxurious home than I ever could have imagined before.

Commas in my bank account
I now have a very large amount of money, indicated by the presence of commas in my bank account balance.

So much money I had to let the banker count
I have so much money that I can't even keep track of it myself, needing the help of a banker to verify and count it.

It's like the world stand still
When a tragedy or traumatic event occurs, it can feel like the entire world is frozen and everything else becomes unimportant.

Yesterday your little man got killed
Someone close to me, possibly a friend or family member, was killed in a violent and tragic way.

And all he ever wanted was a bank roll
The person who was killed was likely involved in a life of crime, motivated by a desire for money and power.

But he died too young 'cause the game's cold
Despite his aspirations, the person was killed at a young age, perhaps because of the ruthless and unforgiving nature of the criminal world.

Most niggas ain't know, or they just think slow
Most people in the ghetto are not aware of the danger they are in, or they choose to ignore it and act recklessly, thinking they are invincible.

Once you get in you gotta leave but you can't though
Once someone becomes involved in a life of crime, it can be nearly impossible to escape and leave that life behind, as it is all they know and all they have to survive.

Does freedom make a motherfucker evil
Once someone is free from the constraints of the law and society, do they become more selfish, ruthless, and uncaring about the harm they inflict on others?

To the point down your ass when he see you
Once someone becomes powerful and dangerous, they may use that power to harm or intimidate others, to the point where people are afraid or even tortured.

Let's take that needle, fill it with poison
Some people may intentionally cause harm to others, perhaps through the use of drugs, which can be a deadly and dangerous tool of control and manipulation.

Inject the ghetto with the drug, paranoia
The criminal underworld can cause widespread fear and paranoia, making everyone in the ghetto feel like they are in danger and can't trust anyone.

Got you lookin' at your homeboy sideways
Even people who are close friends may become suspicious and mistrustful of each other, as they are forced to navigate a dangerous and unpredictable world.

Ain't no honor among thieves is there nowadays
In the criminal world, there is often no sense of honor or loyalty, as people will betray each other for their own gain or protection.

They tell me crime pays, but I don't think so
Despite the allure of quick and easy money, the costs and risks of criminal activity are often too high and can result in imprisonment, injury, or death.

Because every criminal I know is in the clink, yo
Most people who become involved in a life of crime end up in jail or prison, unable to escape the consequences of their actions.

A nigga in the game right now
Someone who is currently involved in criminal activity, trying to find a way to survive and thrive in a dangerous environment.

Must be working for them people cause that shit played out
It is becoming more difficult to make a living or be successful through criminal activity, as law enforcement and society as a whole become more aware of and resistant to these activities.