Ghetto Supastar
Pras Lyrics


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Ghetto supastar
That is what you are
Coming from afar
Reaching for the stars
Run away with me to another place
We can rely on each other, uh-huh
From one corner to another, uh-huh
Some got hopes and dreams
We got ways and means
The supreme dream team always up with the schemes
From hubcaps to selling raps, name your theme
My rise to the top floating on this cream
Who the hell wanna stop me, I hated those who doubt me
A million ReFugees with unlimited warranties
Black Caesar, dating top divas
Diplomatic legalese, no time for a Visa
They just begun, I'mma shoot them one-by-one
Got five sides to me, something like a pentagon
Strike with the forces of King Solomon
Letting bygones be bygones, and so on, and so on
I'mma teach this cat how to live in the ghetto
Keeping it retrospective from the get go
Lay low, let my mind shine like a halo
P-P-Politic with ghetto senators on the D-low

Ghetto supastar
That is what you are
Coming from afar
Reaching for the stars
Run away with me to another place
We can rely on each other, uh-huh
From one corner to another, uh-huh

One, two
And you don't stop
Yo!
My eyes is sore, being a senator
Behind closed doors hitting truth to the seafloor
The rich go North, ignore the tug of war
While the kids are poor, open new and better drug stores
So I became hardcore, couldn't take it no more
I'mma reveal everything, change the law
I find myself walking the streets
Trying to find what's really going on in the streets

Now every dog got his day, needless to say
When the chief away that's when them cats want to play
I told you, mess around you fools like Cassius Clay
Stretch my heater make you do a pot of beret
Kick your balls like Pele, pick 'em doing ballet
Peak like Dante, broader than Broadway
Get applause like a matador, cry yelling "Ole!"
Who the hell wanna save me, from B.K. to Cali

Ghetto supastar
That is what you are
Coming from afar
Reaching for the stars
Run away with me to another place
We can rely on each other, uh-huh
From one corner to another, uh-huh

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Just when you thought it was safe in a common place
Showcase your finest is losing fast in the horse race
2-faced, getting defaced, out like Scarface
Throw your roll money, let me put on my screwface

Well I'm paranoid at the things I say
Wondering what's the penalty from day to day,
I'm hanging out partying with girls that never die
The C.O picking on the small fries, my campaign telling lies
Was just spreading my love, didn't know my love
Was the one holding the gun and the glove
But it's all good as long as it's understood
It's all together now in the hood

Ghetto supastar
That is what you are
Coming from afar
Reaching for the stars
Run away with me to another place
We can rely on each other, uh-huh
From one corner to another, uh-huh

Ghetto supastar
That is what you are
Coming from afar
Reaching for the stars
Run away with me to another place




We can rely on each other, uh-huh
From one corner to another, uh-huh

Overall Meaning

The song Ghetto Supastar is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to dream big and aspire to greatness despite their circumstances. “Ghetto supastar, that is what you are” is the chorus repeating the message that the individual is a superstar even when they are coming from a difficult place. The lyrics of the song tell a story of overcoming adversity whether it is through selling raps or through becoming a senator. Pras, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and Mýa share inspiring lines that showcase their versatile ability to dominate any genre of music they choose to lay their hands on.


The song is rife with metaphors that illustrate the struggles of being a superstar coming from the ghetto. One of such is the line “My rise to the top floating on this cream” which suggests that the artist climbed from the bottom to the top instead of being born into success. The song is inspirational for anyone who has ever felt like they are an underdog. It encourages them to follow their dreams and not give up despite their difficulties. The song’s fast tempo and incredible chorus resonate with listeners leaving an unforgettable tune that inspires for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Ghetto supastar
This song is about someone who is a star in the ghetto, someone who comes from an impoverished or lower-class background but has achieved success or is on the path to achieving success and fame.


That is what you are
The person being referred to in the song is a ghetto supastar.


Coming from afar
The person being referred to has come a long way from where they started.


Reaching for the stars
The person being referred to has big dreams and aspirations of achieving great success, possibly even reaching the highest levels of fame and fortune.


Run away with me to another place
The artist is suggesting that the person being referred to leave their current environment and explore new opportunities and experiences with them.


We can rely on each other, uh-huh
The singer is expressing their willingness to support and help the person being referred to achieve their dreams and goals.


From one corner to another, uh-huh
The singer is emphasizing the idea that they and the person being referred to will work hard and explore all possible avenues to achieve success, no matter where they come from or where they are.


Some got hopes and dreams
Some people have aspirations and ambitions.


We got ways and means
The person being referred to and the artist will work hard and do whatever it takes to achieve success.


The supreme dream team always up with the schemes
The person being referred to and the artist are an unbeatable team who always come up with clever and effective strategies to achieve their goals.


From hubcaps to selling raps, name your theme
The person being referred to and the singer can achieve success in any field, whether it be selling car parts or making music.


My rise to the top floating on this cream
The person being referred to has become successful and wealthy through their hard work and dedication.


Who the hell wanna stop me, I hated those who doubt me
The person being referred to has overcome adversity and obstacles in their journey to success, and they are not willing to let anyone stand in their way.


A million ReFugees with unlimited warranties
The person being referred to has a lot of support and backing from their fans, supporters, and allies, who have faith in their abilities.


Black Caesar, dating top divas
The person being referred to has achieved great success and is now living a glamorous lifestyle, dating famous and talented women.


Diplomatic legalese, no time for a Visa
The person being referred to is skilled in navigating the complexities of the legal and political world, and they are always on the move, traveling from one place to another.


They just begun, I'mma shoot them one-by-one
The person being referred to is not afraid of competition, and they are confident in their abilities to overcome any challenges that come their way.


Got five sides to me, something like a pentagon
The person being referred to has many different aspects to their personality and abilities, similar to the five sides of a pentagon.


Strike with the forces of King Solomon
The person being referred to is highly skilled and effective, and they strike with the force of one of history's most powerful and wise rulers.


Letting bygones be bygones, and so on, and so on
The person being referred to is focused on moving forward and achieving their goals, and they are not dwelling on past mistakes or failures.


I'mma teach this cat how to live in the ghetto
The artist is suggesting that they can teach someone how to survive and thrive in a challenging and difficult environment, like the ghetto.


Keeping it retrospective from the get go
The artist is committed to reflecting on their past experiences and using them to inform their present and future decisions.


Lay low, let my mind shine like a halo
The singer is focusing on their mental and emotional well-being, and they are trying to avoid unnecessary stress or conflict.


P-P-Politic with ghetto senators on the D-low
The artist is skilled in navigating the politics of their environment, and they are working with influential people in their community to achieve their goals.


And you don't stop
The singer is emphasizing their determination to keep moving forward and achieving their goals.


Yo!
A common hip-hop exclamation, similar to saying 'hey'.


My eyes is sore, being a senator
The singer is tired and overwhelmed from their political work as a senator.


Behind closed doors hitting truth to the seafloor
The artist is working behind the scenes to reveal the truth about certain issues or situations.


The rich go North, ignore the tug of war
The wealthy and powerful people in society are often more concerned with their own interests and ignore the struggles of the less fortunate.


While the kids are poor, open new and better drug stores
The singer is criticizing the way that powerful people often profit off the struggles and addictions of the poor.


So I became hardcore, couldn't take it no more
The singer decided to become more radical and committed to their political work because they were fed up with the injustices they were seeing.


I'mma reveal everything, change the law
The artist is determined to expose the truth and make changes to the legal system to promote justice and equality.


I find myself walking the streets
The artist is trying to stay connected to their community and understand the struggles of the people they are trying to help.


Trying to find what's really going on in the streets
The artist is investigating the realities of life for people who live on the streets of their community.


Now every dog got his day, needless to say
The singer is suggesting that everyone will have their moment of success and recognition.


When the chief away that's when them cats want to play
When those in power are not present, others may try to take advantage of the situation.


I told you, mess around you fools like Cassius Clay
The singer is warning others that they will face consequences if they try to cross or undermine them.


Stretch my heater make you do a pot of beret
The singer is threatening to use their gun to force others to comply with their demands.


Kick your balls like Pele, pick 'em doing ballet
The singer is threatening to use physical violence to punish those who cross them.


Peak like Dante, broader than Broadway
The artist is emphasizing their own greatness and comparing themselves to famous artists and cultural icons.


Get applause like a matador, cry yelling "Ole!"
The artist is describing their success and fame, which often earns them applause and adoration.


Who the hell wanna save me, from B.K. to Cali
The singer is suggesting that they don't need anyone else's help or approval to achieve success.


Just when you thought it was safe in a common place
The singer is suggesting that danger or conflict can arise unexpectedly, even in ordinary situations.


Showcase your finest is losing fast in the horse race
The artist is suggesting that even those who are talented and skilled may find themselves struggling to keep up with others who are also competing for success.


2-faced, getting defaced, out like Scarface
The artist is suggesting that people who are fake or insincere will eventually be exposed and punished, just like the character Scarface.


Throw your roll money, let me put on my screwface
The artist is demanding that their opponent pay up, and they are putting on a threatening expression to intimidate them.


Well I'm paranoid at the things I say
The singer is worried that they may say or do something that could harm their reputation or their political career.


Wondering what's the penalty from day to day
The artist is anxious about the potential consequences of their actions and is trying to be cautious.


I'm hanging out partying with girls that never die
The singer is living a glamorous lifestyle and enjoying the company of beautiful women who are not just physically attractive, but also have lasting appeal.


The C.O picking on the small fries, my campaign telling lies
The singer is suggesting that they are being targeted unfairly by someone in a position of authority, and their political campaign may be facing challenges or accusations of dishonesty.


Was just spreading my love, didn't know my love
The singer is suggesting that they may have acted with good intentions, but they may have unintentionally hurt someone or caused problems.


Was the one holding the gun and the glove
The artist is acknowledging that they may have been responsible for harmful or violent actions in the past.


But it's all good as long as it's understood
The artist is suggesting that they have moved past these mistakes or misunderstandings and are willing to move forward with others who understand or forgive them.


It's all together now in the hood
The singer is emphasizing the idea that their community is united and working together to achieve success and overcome challenges.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, James Brown, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Bobby Byrd, Ronald Lenhoff, Russel Jones

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