Ghetto War
Ondubground Lyrics


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police shooting bad boy
bad boy all over the ghetto
innocent voice stand chance yu no?
too much blood (?) in the ghetto
too much war too much gun
and I said no more fighting
time tonight now, Telly
war in a ghetto how far can you go?
war in ghetto where nobody know
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto





when a youth got shot inna the ghetto last night
I'm mad when a youth take an other youth man life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ondubground's song "Ghetto War" address the issue of violence in impoverished communities that are torn apart by conflicts and gun violence. The song starts with the image of police shooting a "bad boy" in the ghetto. The artist then questions whether innocent voices have any chance and expresses the gravity of the situation with the repeated line "too much blood in the ghetto."


The chorus of the song emphasizes the destructive nature of war in a ghetto, highlighting the hopelessness of the situation. The artist uses the repetition of "war in a ghetto" to capture the sense of despair that comes with constant violence and brutality. The second verse addresses the issue of youth violence, with the artist stating how they get upset when one youth takes another's life. The song ends with the plea for the fighting to end, calling for peace and unity.


Overall, "Ghetto War" is a passionate commentary on the impact of violence on impoverished communities. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, making it clear that the artist feels a deep sense of anger and frustration over the suffering and death that occur due to gun violence.


Line by Line Meaning

police shooting bad boy
A bad boy was shot by the police


bad boy all over the ghetto
The news of the bad boy's shooting is everywhere in the ghetto


innocent voice stand chance yu no?
Do innocent people have a chance of safety in the ghetto?


too much blood (?) in the ghetto
There is an excessive amount of bloodshed in the ghetto


too much war too much gun
There are too many conflicts and weapons in the ghetto


and I said no more fighting
The artist is putting a stop to fighting


time tonight now, Telly
It's time to take action and make a change in the ghetto


war in a ghetto how far can you go?
How far can conflicts lead in the ghetto?


war in ghetto where nobody know
There are conflicts in the ghetto that no one knows about


war in a ghetto
The ghetto is experiencing war


when a youth got shot inna the ghetto last night
A young person was shot in the ghetto the previous night


I'm mad when a youth take an other youth man life
The artist is upset when a young person takes another's life in the ghetto




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