Ibn (at the age of 13) was already known in his neighborhood for being one of the youngest dope dealers on the block, after being giving three years to selling rocks, he finally gave it up to try his hand in rap. Ibn not only viewed rap as a less hazardous occupation, but as a way of self expression & communicating his thoughts. Under the title Lil' Fly, Ibn began his career at the age of 16, testing the waters with Don’t Never Test His Pimpin[1] as a start. He eventually became affiliated with DJ Paul & Juicy J of the Triple 6 Mafia & under the wing of the up & coming producers, Slangin' Rocks was produced. Known for his hook, beat, & Fly's dope game tales (which he wrote while he was still a dope dealer), Slangin' Rocks was an instance success. He was featured on Gangsta Blac's underground hit album, Breakin Da Law, & the Three 6 Mafia's first main stream album, Mystic Stylez. He even had his first album release on their label (which was at that time, Prophet Entertainment), Out Da Darkness Of Da Kut in 1994. After leaving the group a year later, Fly put out his diss album, Triple Bitch Mafia, then changed his title to Playa Fly & was featured on Tommy Wright III's On The Run before signing with Super Sigg Records.
In 1996, Playa Fly released his first album with Super Sigg, Fly Shit. The album had songs such as Nappy Hair & Gold Teeth, Da Show, "Crownin' Me", "Flizy Comin' (Triple Bitch Mafia pt.2)" and "Work To Do". It included other artists such as Gangsta Blac, Bill Chill, Criminal Manne, Icy K, D-A-V, Tay-Dog and Playa Posse. This album was also where Fly began his association with producer Blackout.
In 1998, Movin' On was released. Movin On had such tracks as "Situation", "Start Runnin", "Nobody", "Funk-N-Bonk" and "Write Sum Bump". It also featured Gangsta Blac, Bill Chill, Minnie Mae Mafia, and Cool B. Movin' On is generally considered Fly's greatest album. Unfortunately, Bill Chill, Playa Fly's father died shortly before this album's completion.
Just Gettin' It On, a re-release of his underground solo CD (with a bonus track), was released by Diamond in March of 1999. Da Game Owe Me was released in November of the same year, the last album to be released by Super Sigg Records, as Van Siggers was incarcerated and his three album contract expired. Just Gettin' It On had songs like "Gettin' It On", "Just Awaken Shaken", "Triple Bitch Mafia" and "Fuck A Wanna Be". Just Gettin' It On included the Minnie Mae Mafia, Terror, Lil' Yo, Gangsta Blac and the late Bill Chill. Just Gettin' It On was much darker and more violent that Fly's other albums; he spoke about killing, murder and homicide to the remaining members of Three 6. Also, the bonus track, "Fuck A Wanna Be", had a video made to it (under the title "Just A Wanna Be") and is Playa Fly's only music video [2].
Da Game Owe Me is, along with Movin' On, considered Playa Fly's best album. It had such songs as "Ghetto Eyes", "Talkin' Cash", "Damn What Another Say", "Breakin' Da Law", "Get'Em", "Feel Me", "Send For Me" and "N God We Trust". Da Game Owe Me featured Gangsta Blac, Thaistik, Blackout and Terror.
GHETTO EYES
Playa Fly Lyrics
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Exactly ya South Sucka
Take to much ah this bullshit,
War wid ah motherfucka now
Exactly what I'm talkin' about
I'ma tell ya exactly what I'm sayin'
Whether ya like it or not,
South Sucka, South Sucka
[Verse 1]
My eyes are tired ah takin' pain so let's just rearrange
Any lil thing, that we can to help us make this change
Focus and aim on stakin' claim to some higher ground
They took ours from us dropped us in this hell hole
They found my ancestor mothers, brothers sisters left the motherland
By brutal force and by the choice of a Killa Klan
Nobody knows about this trouble that this brother's seen
My windows to life, are kinda foggy and they so unclean
What does it mean, when someone says they see a brighter day
All that I know is that it's not as dark as it was yesterday
Work wid no play, is what I dedicate my livin' too
So Kia and Ivan won't have to do the things that Fly would do
My daddy inspired, died tryna make me realise that freedom wasn't mine
And I must take it upon myself to rise and wizalk,
Through the line ah fire, to become purified
No matter how pure I still be stressed out wid my ghetto eyes, ghetto eyes
[Hook: repeat 2X]
I'm seein' more than the average human eyes can see
I live in darkness God please shine light on me
In poverty is where I sleep not closing these,
Ghetto eyes, ghetto eyes ah mine
[Verse 2]
My vision is blurred, my eyes are red and I can't stand round
I cannot be cured, cause your Visine won't get this redness out
I will not doubt, or even insult my intelligence
By placing this Devil made drop, off in my optic lens
My eyes were hurt, since my birth, and that was purposely
Done by the ones, who so afraid of this minority
My head held high, up towards the light every day and night
And once out ah sight, will start a fight and Playa end 'em right
My eyes are tight from the hype, so Flizy locin' up
And see more stuff, that sure enough to make Flizy erupt
Like a volcano or inferno that's got you terrified
Releasing havoc and the madness I have so deep inside
So beautified, to the others who feel the same way
But they'll rather hold it and don't show it until they dyin' day
Flizy gon' flex, so respect it and I won't be disguised
I can see clearly what you do, all wid my ghetto eyes
[Hook: repeat 2X]
The only scenery I see that's fascinating to Fly
The shinin' sun, moon, clouds and the stars in the sky
Some heavy heavenly medicated treat me for my,
Ghetto eyes, ghetto eyes, yeah yeah
[Verse 3]
A nigga was born torn in half, by his grandma and dad
One believed in culture and the other ones in Islamic grand
Two different ways which he saw but still he learned the law
And three times foul, than the others like some pure uncut raw
Not hee-haw, but still a wide eyed Southern boy
Choosing to do, things in life, that he just might enjoy
He made some mistakes, that were comin' where he was comin' from
Victim of circumstance takin' chances living on the run
He wasn't so dumb, cause he fulfilled responsibilities
Payed all his dues for what he done wid no humility
Lessons was learned, and he earned to be off in control
Collectin' toll, and placing caution in the way he rolled
As he grew older I believe he knew the game was gettin' colder
Put down his boulders and started to use the head upon his shoulders
Musical poems, of real life is where his heart lies
I know him best, cause I can see him with my ghetto eyes, yeah
[Hook: repeat 2X]
So many visions put incisions in my stizate ah mind
But Fly gon' take it like a man doin' time for crime
Get behind me, and Fly will lead the line
Using my ghetto eyes, ghetto eyes, yeah yeah
The song Ghetto Eyes by Playa Fly is a representation of the struggles and hardships that people living in poverty, particularly black people in the south, face on a daily basis. The opening line "Take to much ah this bullshit, War wid ah motherfucka now" suggests how the artist views his surroundings as a warzone where there is very little hope for survival. He talks about how his ancestors were taken away from their homeland by force and were forced to live in a place that is not conducive to their growth and development. The line "My eyes are tired ah takin' pain so let's just rearrange" shows how he wants to change this situation and find peace.
The song also touches on the artist's personal life and how he grew up. He talks about his father, who inspired him to fight for his freedom and take control of his own life. The line "And I must take it upon myself to rise and wizalk, through the line ah fire, to become purified" shows how he wants to take control of his own life and achieve something great despite the obstacles in his way. Throughout the song, he talks about seeing the world differently through his ghetto eyes, seeing things that other people may not be able to see.
Overall, Ghetto Eyes is a song that speaks to the struggles of those living in poverty and the desire to rise above those struggles and achieve something great.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes are tired ah takin' pain so let's just rearrange
I'm tired of being in pain, so let's change things up
They took ours from us dropped us in this hell hole
Our ancestors were taken from their homeland and forced to live in terrible conditions
My windows to life, are kinda foggy and they so unclean
My perspective on life is clouded and unclear
All that I know is that it's not as dark as it was yesterday
I can see some progress and hope for a better future
No matter how pure I still be stressed out wid my ghetto eyes, ghetto eyes
Even if I try to stay positive, I'm still affected by the struggles of living in the ghetto
My vision is blurred, my eyes are red and I can't stand round
My eyes are tired and strained, and I can't tolerate the current situation
Done by the ones, who so afraid of this minority
The oppressors intentionally harmed us because they feared our power as a minority group
Releasing havoc and the madness I have so deep inside
I have pent-up frustration and anger that can be unleashed
The shinin' sun, moon, clouds and the stars in the sky
The only beauty I see in my environment is in nature
Choosing to do, things in life, that he just might enjoy
I'm trying to make choices that bring me happiness and fulfillment
Collectin' toll, and placing caution in the way he rolled
I'm being cautious and responsible in my actions and decisions
Musical poems, of real life is where his heart lies
My music is inspired by my real life experiences and emotions
So many visions put incisions in my stizate ah mind
There are so many things I have seen that have left a deep impact on my mind
Using my ghetto eyes, ghetto eyes, yeah yeah
I'm using my perspective as someone who has grown up in the ghetto
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@mafiozoesaxs3228
Therapy for my generation
@GrowwithMe-rn9eg
Fly was before his time! So real , deep and articulate.. definitely a LEGEND in the game!🙏🏽 glad he put a video to these Classics! MUCH LOVE ❤️
@Chazayah...acts5.29
Say that
@WegotTheBOMB
Someone put a crown on this man.
@grindhard4312
WegotTheBOMB PLEEEZE!!!
@jasonjohnson5080
He should've had that crown after 1996
@antquezthomas7196
Dey wont cause mumble rap and today's generation probably dont even knw Fly
@tony4213
The greatest Tennessee ever seen!!
@mmroberts07
Tome bout , he got that.
@Travis732
Bumpin it in 2023 🤘🏻❤️🔥👑😎🤘🏻