Ghetto War
Ondubground Lyrics
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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 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
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
Contributed by Kaelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marve Trancient
police shooting bad boy
bad boy running all over the ghetto
innocent bystander shot
too much blood shed in the ghetto
too much war too much gun
I and I say no more fighting you know
time to unite you know, Tell em Right
war in a ghetto how far can you go
war in ghetto where nobody know
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
when a youth got shot inna the ghetto last night
sirens a wail and there were blue flashing light
I'm mad when a youth take an other youth life
Mother and father over child them a cry
with a ---- an origon i and i can survive "right"
With rules and regulation to act as a guide
no more a situation where the blind a lead blind
with -------- and justice i and i must abide
From set of truths i and i nok an eye
cause if you walk and hide u must have evil inside
the people are hungry and the children them a cry
time for the fighting put to one side
war in a ghetto how far can you go
war in ghetto where nobody know
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto how far can you go
war in ghetto where nobody know
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
Well if you get the ---- then your life you not keep
better to be brave and make a ------
Your eyes on the prize so you dont get cheat
when i got stop talk till i reach high peak
when i reach high peak me a turn on the heat
i a turn on the heat undone my ememy peak
we chat it one away and it cant be repeat
me fall under pressure brother culture dont to me
my lyrics are laced with vitality
so when the crowd of people them come and see
we talk roots and culture with nuff quality
so do you agree now rock it with me "Come Again"
war in a ghetto how far can you go
war in ghetto where nobody know
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto how far can you go
war in ghetto where nobody know
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
war in a ghetto
well a lot of first contact
second contact
third contact
a nutter ragga dan dat
Me say war among north south east and west
The youth them a rally in a bullet proof vest
----------------- and who they wanna test
yo rasta we better than the rest
@500001RASTA
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@zuyder989
This tune was made to make me happy, i honestly feel that way. Brother Culture is a fucking god and you guys take the word creativity to another level, thank you so much for your Music dudes
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@wamuu6090
Big up to da bruddas who made dis🔥
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La mejor ¡¡¡¡
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Biggg tune !
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gettin chill n high