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Ghetto Blaster
One-21 Lyrics
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Our eyes have lost their innocence
Our tears are dry!
Uno Viente Uno
Blast the ghetto now!
Get us out of this place!
These tents are tattered and they are torn
What will keep us warm?
Death, well he's among us can we hide from him?
He's been here since the fall
wow what are we gonna do?
WEll the cold is moving in and
He's about to begin Death, well he's upon us
Find a place to hide
Fall's moved on but he's still here
Que Vamos Hacer!
I heard a story of Big houses on the hill
Where the warmth and the light of the sun never fade away
And death he's non-existent
He can't find us there
Sadness and worry they can't find us there
Yes I heard about these houses on the hill!
The lyrics to One-21's song Ghetto Blaster are a powerful commentary on the struggles of living in poverty and the difficult reality of trying to survive in harsh conditions. The first stanza highlights the emotional toll that poverty can take on a person, as they become "tough and hard inside" and lose their sense of innocence. The repeated line "Uno Viente Uno, blast the ghetto now!" serves as a plea for change and a call to action.
The second stanza delves deeper into the physical struggles of poverty, with the singer describing their tattered and torn living conditions and the threat of death looming over them. The repeated line "What are we gonna do?" emphasizes the desperation and hopelessness of their situation. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the third stanza, as the singer hears about "Big houses on the hill" where death and sadness cannot touch them. This final line serves as a reminder that there is a better life out there, and a call to continue fighting for change.
Line by Line Meaning
We have become tough and hard inside
Our experiences have made us emotionally strong and resilient
Our eyes have lost their innocence
We have seen too much pain and hardship to remain naive
Our tears are dry!
We have cried so much that we can no longer shed tears
Uno Viente Uno
Blast the ghetto now!
Let's play loud music from our boombox to drown out the noise of our impoverished surroundings
Get us out of this place!
We need to escape our current living conditions to have a chance at a better life
Give us a home that is new!
We desire a fresh start in a comfortable home
These tents are tattered and they are torn
What will keep us warm?
Our temporary shelter is in poor condition and we are struggling to stay warm
Death, well he's among us can we hide from him?
He's been here since the fall
wow what are we gonna do?
WEll the cold is moving in and
He's about to begin Death, well he's upon us
Find a place to hide
Fall's moved on but he's still here
Que Vamos Hacer!
We are in constant danger and must find ways to survive in our harsh environment
I heard a story of Big houses on the hill
Where the warmth and the light of the sun never fade away
And death he's non-existent
He can't find us there
Sadness and worry they can't find us there
Yes I heard about these houses on the hill!
There is a rumor of a utopian place where all our problems disappear and we can live without fear or worry
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.