Im Ghost
Nu Jerzey Devil Lyrics

We the best
I am part of the best and I represent this quality.

I represent the hood
I am a representative of the inner city neighborhoods.

I represent the ghetto
I am a representative of the poorer sections of the city.

I represent the people
I represent my fellow citizens.

I represent you
I represent my audience and supporters.

Listen!
Pay attention to what I have to say.

All the money in the world couldn't change me
My character cannot be bought.

No diamond rings or them fancy cars
Material possessions won't change me.

Cause my niggas in the hood woulda let me
My roots humble me.

Holler this because
I'm saying this because

(I'm from the ghetto) I'm from the ghetto
I come from the inner city.

(I'm from the projects) I'm from the projects
I come from the government-funded housing projects.

All over the world and every hood they know
My background is recognized across the world.

I'm from the ghetto and that's fo' sho'
My upbringing is a defining part of my identity.

Ayo Cali
Addressing a specific person from California.

Walk with me
Come with me on this journey.

Yeah that's what got me here
My origins made me who I am today.

The chucks the khaki suits
Stylistic signature of inner-city fashion.

All the swap meet years
Years spent searching for the best bargains at flea markets.

The six dollar socks the five dollar rocks
Cheap clothing and drugs were common in my neighborhood.

Uncle Greg rest in peace he taught me how to chop
A deceased loved one taught me survival skills.

That's why I love the hood and everything we got
I appreciate my background and upbringing.

From the ice cream trucks to the forty ounce tops
I cherish memories of everyday scenes and experiences.

All white Air Force Ones to fake Jacob watch
Fashion styles that are popular in inner-city settings.

A few reasons why I drive the Bentley hard top
One of the ways I showcase and enjoy my success.

Use it in my songs cause I live it on the block
I sing about what I know and have lived.

Tattoo it on my face let the whole world watch
My identity and origins remain permanently visible.

I'm that type of nigga y'all made my city bigger dog
I'm the kind of person who embodies the spirit of my hometown.

Turn the TV off got tired of watchin' Jigga boss
I stopped watching TV because I got tired of seeing people flaunting their wealth and success.

So we told our mom's we was lookin' for jobs
We lied to our mothers about our activities.

When we was really in the record store lookin' for Nas
We were pursuing our own interests instead.

Project of the ghetto, Ghetto and the project
Two different but similar inner city environments.

From Compton to being Dre's number one prospect so
I came from a rough area to being noticed by successful musicians.

Holler this because
I'm saying this because

(I'm from the projects) I'm from the projects
I come from the government-funded housing projects.

I'm from the ghetto and that's fo sho'
My upbringing is a defining part of my identity.

Aha!
Exclamation of realization.

Yeah ugh
Sounds of acknowledgement and affirmation.

They know
My background is well-known.

Ain't no help there just food stamps
Government assistance was a grim reality.

Weight checks and welfare
Measures and programs to provide basic necessities.

Every man gone for self there
People focus on their own survival.

Still might need to borrow your medicade card for health care
The struggle for healthcare remains.

Yeah if you never got knocked then you made it
If you avoided incarceration, you were successful.

Everybody know each other if not they related
Close sense of community.

You can get shot or get bladed
Danger is always a possibility.

There's dudes that got jobs now that had blocks in the eighties
People who used to sell drugs have moved on to legal employment.

Six months five years for you just to cop out
Legal trouble can imprison you for extended periods.

Ninth or tenth grade is usually when niggas drop out
High school education is often not completed.

Fights break out when you wired and start joking
Misunderstandings can lead to physical altercations.

A lot of OG's retired and started smokin'
Older members of the community have resort to substance abuse.

House party games of spade sweet kool-aid
Relaxed social gatherings that center around simple games and refreshments.

Loud music all night till the boys in blue raid
Music and socializing continue until the arrival of law enforcement.

So therefore I could never be too paid
I am not motivated by money.

I know where I'm going and where I'm from will get you laid
My destination and where I come from are both important parts of me.

Haha
A sign of lighthearted amusement.

Tell me this how come
A question being asked.

Black folks get a little doe
African Americans suddenly granted wealth.

And forget where they come from
Losing touch with one's roots.

Man we used to have good times
Past times that were enjoyed.

But since you moved on up you ain't cool with us
People don't feel as connected after one achieves success.

We still support you tho we don't see you much
Despite any changes, fans still support their beloved artist.

You ain't the first fool its cool with us
This reaction is typical.

But why you living out your idols dreams
Asking why one is trying to live out someone else's goals.

Remember how for you came and help you keep those thangs
Not forgetting who helped one achieve their goals in the first place.

Now its cool that your address changed
Congratulating one on their successful move.

But I'm tryna holla at my dog and the number ain't the same
Trying to reconnect with an old friend who has moved on.

I guess new homies came with his fame
Explaining why one might have new acquaintances.

But see true homies will stay the same
The best friends will always remain despite any changes.

Through all the up's and down's in your career
Through the successes and bumps in one's journey.

A couple wives few kids scattered here
Personal life events that have occurred.

And when you dead or broke without a deal
No matter what happens in life, the hood will remain.

All the groupies cleared
The absence of fake friends.

The ghetto will still be here
The neighborhood will always remain, unchanged.