Ghetto
P.O.D Lyrics

I believe
The singer has faith that the world believes in love.

That this world believes in love.
The singer believes that love is a universal belief.

I believe
The singer reiterates their belief in love.

That this world believes in love.
The singer insists that the world is hopeful and optimistic about love.

Love.
The ultimate message of the song is the power of love.

We might never really agree
The singer acknowledges that people have different opinions.

On anything about the lives we live
The singer notes that people have differing perspectives on life.

Between you and me
The singer is emphasizing the need for understanding and acceptance.

So differently.
Despite the singer's recognition of differences, they remind us that we are more alike than different.

We don't always see things the same
The singer is identifying some of the challenges people face when communicating.

We should agree to disagree.
The singer is suggesting that people can still coexist despite differing opinions.

If we meet in love we can work it out.
The singer is proposing that we can find common ground through love.

I believe
The singer continues to express their hope and belief in love.

You and I will overcome.
The singer is encouraging the listener to persevere and seek love.

You and I believe in love.
The singer is emphasizing the power of shared belief in love.

Whether you think I'm so confused
The singer acknowledges that some people may not understand them.

Or if you feel the way I do.
The singer recognizes that some people may share their feelings.

So don't give in
The singer is urging the listener to resist negative influences.

To this hate within.
The singer is identifying the harmful effects of hate and asking people to overcome them.

Living in this world of pain,
The singer recognizes that the world can be a difficult place.

Don't let it bring you down.
The singer is encouraging the listener to persevere despite the challenges they face.

The world is a ghetto!
The singer is making a pointed statement about the state of the world.

The world is a ghetto!
The singer is again emphasizing the difficult state of the world.

The world is a ghetto!
The repeated message serves to drive home the point about the world's difficulties.

The world is a ghetto!
Another repetition of the statement is intended to elicit a response from the listener.

The world is a ghetto!
The singer is using a powerful statement to highlight the struggles of people all over the world.

I believe
The singer returns to their fundamental belief in love.

That this world believes in love
The singer concludes the song by emphasizing their hope that the world is still invested in love despite its struggles.

I believe
Again, the singer reinforces their own belief in love.

That this world believes in love
The song concludes with a final affirmation of the world's belief in love, despite its challenges.

I believe
The repeated message of belief in love continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the song's message.

You and I believe in love
The singer is connecting with the listener once again and emphasizing the power of shared belief in love.

Love.
The song's message concludes on an emphatic and powerful note: love can triumph over hate and struggle, and we should all believe in it.