Ghetto Superstar
Pras Lyrics

Man man, look up at the sky
ODB is telling us to look at the beautiful stars in the sky.

All the stars man, the stars is beautiful tonight
ODB is expressing his awe towards the beauty of the stars tonight.

Ghetto superstar, that is what you are
Mya is singing to someone who has risen to stardom despite coming from the ghetto.

Comin from afar, reachin for the stars
Mya is acknowledging that the person has come from difficult circumstances but is still aiming high.

Run away with me, to another place
Mya is proposing to escape from current circumstances and start anew.

We can rely on each other, uh-huh
Mya is expressing trust in the other person and their ability to support each other.

From one corner, to another, uh-huh
Mya is emphasizing that the journey they take together will not be straightforward or easy.

Some got, hopes and dreams, we got, ways and means
Pras is acknowledging that some people have dreams but no resources, while others have resources but lack direction.

The supreme dream team, always up with the schemes
Pras is referring to himself and his crew as a team with a strong vision and plan to achieve their goals.

From hubcaps to sellin raps, name your theme
Pras is saying that they started hustling with small things like hubcaps and then transitioned to selling rap music.

My rise to the top, floatin on this cream
Pras is saying that he has made it to the top and is enjoying his success.

Who the hell wanna stop me, I hated those who doubt me
Pras is saying he overcame obstacles and dislikes those who didn't believe in him.

A million ReFugees with unlimited warranties
Pras is referring to his group, The Fugees, and their success with unlimited potential.

Black Ceasar, dating top skeezers
Pras is comparing himself to a powerful historical figure and stating that he is dating attractive women.

Diplomatic legalese, no time for a Visa
Pras is saying that he deals with legal issues diplomatically and doesn't have time for visa problems.

They just begun, I'ma shoot them one by one
Pras is confident in his abilities and is saying that he will take down his enemies one by one.

Got five sides to me, somethin like a pentagon
Pras is comparing himself to a pentagon, with many facets and abilities.

Strike with the forces of King Solomon
Pras is saying that he has the wisdom and power to overcome his enemies, like King Solomon.

Lettin bygones be bygones, and so on, and so on
Pras is saying that he wants to forget past conflicts and move on.

I'ma teach this cat, how to live in the ghetto
Pras is saying that he will educate someone on how to survive in a difficult environment.

Keepin it retro-spective from the get go
Pras is saying that he is focused on the past while moving forward.

Lay low, let my mind shine like a halo
Pras is saying that he will stay humble while keeping a clear, focused mind.

P-P-Politic with ghetto senators on the deelow
Pras is saying that he is involved in politics with powerful people in the ghetto.

My eyes is sore, bein a senator
ODB is saying that being a senator is tiring and taxing.

Behind closed doors hittin truth to the seafloor
ODB is saying that he is revealing secrets to expose the truth.

The rich go North ignore, the tug of war
ODB is commenting on the disparity between the rich and poor and how the rich ignore those in need.

While the kids are poor, open new and better drug stores
ODB is saying that children are being left behind while drug dealers profit.

So I became hardcore, couldn't take it no more
ODB is saying that he became tough and unyielding due to the injustices he saw around him.

I'ma reveal EVERYTHING, change the law
ODB is saying that he will expose everything and make changes to the laws.

I find myself, walkin the streets
ODB is saying that he is constantly exploring and searching for the truth.

Yea, yo, yo, yo
Pras is expressing enthusiasm to start his verse.

Now every dog got his day, needless to say
Pras is saying that everyone will have their chance to succeed eventually.

When the chief away that's when them cats want to play
Pras is saying that when the leader is absent, others will try to take advantage.

I told you, mess around you fools like Cassius Clay
Pras is telling his enemies that they will face consequences, like Muhammad Ali's opponents in the boxing ring.

Stretch my heater and make you do a pas de bourre
Pras is saying that he will shoot his enemies and make them dance involuntarily.

Kick your balls like Pele, pick em doin ballet
Pras is saying that he will kick someone so hard that they will resemble a soccer ball and ballet dancer.

Peak like Dante, broader than Broadway
Pras is saying that his power and influence is immense, like Dante's epic poetry and the famous Broadway district.

Get applause like a matador, cry yellin !Ole!
Pras is saying that he is celebrated like a matador in the ring, hearing cheers of 'Ole!'

Who the hell wanna save me, from B.K., to Cali
Pras is saying that he doesn't need saving and has respect from both New York and California.

Just when you thought it was safe in a common place
Pras is saying that things are never as they seem and danger is always lurking.

Showcase your finest is losin fast in the horse race
Pras is saying that trying to show off your best will lead to a quick defeat, like a racehorse.

Two faced, gettin defaced, out like Scarface
Pras is saying that those with two faces will be exposed and defeated like Scarface in the movie.

Throw your roll money, let me put on my screwface
Pras is saying that he will make his enemies take out their money and show their fear.

Well I'm paranoid at the things I said
ODB is expressing fear and anxiety about his previous statements.

Wonderin what's the penalty from day to day, I'm hangin out
ODB is saying that he is uncertain of the consequences of his actions and is just hanging out.

partyin with girls that never die, you see I was
ODB is boasting about partying with immortal, beautiful women.

pickin on the small fries, my campaign tellin lies
ODB is saying that he targeted those weaker than him and lied during his campaign.

Was just spreadin my love, didn't know my love
ODB is saying that he was trying to spread positivity, but didn't realize the full implications of his actions.

was the one holdin the gun and the glove
ODB is acknowledging that he was responsible for violent acts and hiding the evidence.

But it's all good as long as it's understood
ODB is saying that everything is fine as long as everyone understands the situation.

It's all together now, in the hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
ODB is emphasizing that everyone is united in the 'hood.

Sing it baby, sing it babyeeeeeeeeee
ODB is exclaiming for someone to sing loudly.

To another, aheoehahahahhhhhhhhh
ODB is making nonsensical noises as the song ends.

All Stars, yeah yeah yeah
Pras is shouting out to his crew, The Fugees.