Ghetto Qu'ran
Proof feat. 50 cent Lyrics
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Southside, what y'all niggas know about the dirty south?
One time
Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again, just to stay on top
I recall memories, filled with sin
Over and over again, and again
Yo, when you hear talk of the Southside, you hear talk of the team
See niggas feared Prince and respected Preme
For all you slow muthafuckas I'm a break it down iller
See Preme was a business man and Prince was the killer
Remember, he used to push the bulletproof BM, uh huh
This here get ya seasick, I sat back and peeped shit
The roll with Easy Rider and they ain't get blunted
Had the whole projects workin for fifty on five-hundred
As a youth, all I ever did was sell crack
I used to idolize Cat
Hurt me in my heart to hear that nigga snitched on Pat, how he go out like that?
Rumors in the hood was ?? was snitchin
I ain't believe that, pa, he helped me cop my first GSX-R
Had the four-runner, the Z, the 5 and the 3
Used to drive his truck through the hood draggin jet skis
From Gerald Wallace to Baby Wise, don't be surprised
Of how freely I thought of names of games who dealt with pies
Like L-A-N-Y's, L got shot in the neck, then told us connect
Them niggas who shot 'em got 'em for ten bricks
Fuckin Dominicans, turned around and gave 'em more bricks
Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again, just to stay on top
I recall memories, filled with sin
Over and over again, and again
That first verse is just a dose of the shit that I'm on
Consider this the first chapter in the ghetto's Quran
I know a lot of niggas that get dough like Remmy and Joe
And Prince and Righteous from Hillside with the mole on his nose
Throughout my struggles through the hood, I started learnin
Life's a bitch, with a pretty face, but she burnin
Man I'm a get cheese like Chaz then run through wips like Cigar
Gamble all the time like country-curly head Prince and Tata
Po-po under pressure too, they know what they facin
Go against crews like B-Bo and killers like Pappy Mason
A lotta niggas I know been corrupted since birth
Enticed to rob nuns for fun, for everything they worth
I know some cats that hail at old complexes like Cooley Wall
Together niggas stand and divided they fall
Round here, shook niggas they keep it in motion
Come around here with your rollie you can get robbed like Ocean
Lord knows, Tommy had loved and sold
Helicopters, Rolls Royces with Louie VaTonne interior
Might sound like I'm fantasizin, but son I'm dead serious
Montanna was no dummy, brought Benice to watch the money
Had money out the ass, he politic like the Asian
FEDs couldn't catch him dirty so settled for tax evasion
Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again, just to stay on top
I recall memories, filled with sin
Over and over again, and again
Yo, rest in peace to Rich and Ron, money what they was about yo
The twins was some queens but got crazy cream with Alpo
Throughout my time I heard tales of Himey, Frenchy, Jamaican Pauly, Ducky
Cally
Rodney Bump and Chick, shit
A lot a niggas flow the way I flow
but ain't been in the game all their life so don't know who I know
Writin rhymes is the best way I express how I feel
If I ain't rich by twenty-six, I'll be dead or in jail
Comin up I heard sippin to much booze'll leave you confused
And if you watch the news you see playas in this game that lose
I'm forgettin Lefty and Jazz, Pretty Tony and Lance
Head Lou, Mel son, Troy and E Money Bags
And a conversation over shrimp and lobster
And Benny Hiners heard Chico stopped boxin, and started robbin diners
Shout out to Clanvis and Clutch, Bob Dre, Black Will
If the flow don't kill you the Mac will
Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again, just to stay on top
I recall memories, filled with sin
Over and over again, and again
The song "Ghetto Qu'ran" by Proof feat. 50 Cent is a recount of the lives and crimes of various individuals from Southside Jamaica, Queens. This song highlights the harsh living conditions these people faced, which led them to engage in illegal activities such as drug dealing, pimping, and robbery. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the criminal underworld that dominated the neighborhood at the time. Proof and 50 Cent reminisce about the people they knew, and mention the ones who have passed away. The title of the song references the religious text Quran, which holds significant importance for Muslims. It is an expression of the infamous gangsta rap, which focuses on the struggles and survival of people in impoverished areas, emphasizing the bitter reality of the streets.
The lyrics of the song are filled with metaphors and allusions. For example, when the lyrics read "Life's a bitch, with a pretty face, but she burnin," it paints the picture of the insidious nature of life. It may appear beautiful and alluring, but it can be destructive and painful. The verses also highlight the infamous lives of people such as Preme, who was known as a businessman, and Prince, who was the killer. They were both feared and respected in the neighborhood, and their notoriety still lives on even after their demise. The lyrics also mention other key figures who controlled the drug trade in that neighborhood, such as Himey, Alpo, and Haitian Jack. Overall, the song is an ode to the lives that were lost and the criminal world that dominated the Southside Queens.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
I ask for God's forgiveness for my continuous acts of sin
Over and over again, just to stay on top
I keep committing sins repeatedly to maintain my position of power and success
I recall memories, filled with sin
My past is characterized by sinful deeds that I still remember
When you hear talk of the Southside, you hear talk of the team
People associate the Southside with a group of people who work together
See niggas feared Prince and respected Preme
Prince was feared for his violent behavior, while Preme earned respect for his business acumen
Preme was a business man and Prince was the killer
Preme was skilled in business, while Prince was known for his violent tendencies
Rumors in the hood was ?? was snitchin
There were rumors that someone was giving information to the police in the neighborhood
Used to drive his truck through the hood draggin jet skis
He used to drive his truck through the neighborhood, pulling jet skis behind him
That first verse is just a dose of the shit that I'm on
The first verse is a glimpse of the life I lead and what I have experienced
Consider this the first chapter in the ghetto's Quran
This is the beginning of a series of songs that describe the lifestyle and culture of the ghetto
Life's a bitch, with a pretty face, but she burnin
Life can be harsh and unforgiving, even though it may appear attractive
A lotta niggas I know been corrupted since birth
Many people I know have been born into, and raised in, a world of corruption
Enticed to rob nuns for fun, for everything they worth
Certain individuals are motivated to commit crimes, like robbing nuns, simply for the thrill of it
Round here, shook niggas they keep it in motion
In this area, people who are scared keep moving forward
Come around here with your rollie you can get robbed like Ocean
If someone comes to this area wearing a Rolex, they might get robbed like Frank Ocean did
Montanna was no dummy, brought Benice to watch the money
Montanna was not foolish and hired someone trustworthy to keep an eye on the money
Yo, rest in peace to Rich and Ron, money what they was about yo
Rich and Ron were focused on making money, and may they rest in peace
The twins was some queens but got crazy cream with Alpo
The twins were associated with Alpo and made a lot of money
If I ain't rich by twenty-six, I'll be dead or in jail
If I do not become wealthy by the age of 26, I believe I will either die or end up in jail
I'm forgettin Lefty and Jazz, Pretty Tony and Lance
I almost forgot to mention Lefty, Jazz, Pretty Tony, and Lance
Shout out to Clanvis and Clutch, Bob Dre, Black Will
I want to give a shout out to Clanvis, Clutch, Bob Dre, and Black Will
Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
I ask for God's forgiveness for my continuous acts of sin
Over and over again, just to stay on top
I keep committing sins repeatedly to maintain my position of power and success
I recall memories, filled with sin
My past is characterized by sinful deeds that I still remember
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@elemental12345678900
For people saying he got shot over this, its false.
The original song even had Supreme talking at the start co signing the song saying “this is our Quran, our history.”
The song was done in 98, 50 got shot in 00.
He got shot because he disrespected Preme when he told him to back off Ja Rule, because Preme was going to use Murder Inc for money laundering (similar what BMF was doing with Blue DeVinci).
Also one of 50s best friends was E Money Bags, who had a long running beef with Preme and Prince, he even tried to kill Preme. Thats what got 50 shot, not a song. Music was something on the side, 50 been in the streets since he was 12, all the OGs in Queens knew about Boo Boo, the music shit got him shot because it originated from the streets and money.
@mathewkeen2356
@@ki11atj49 it's New York street slang. Go listen to GET RICH and his music b4 it. He uses it all the time.
I wasn't saying, him not using the word actually led to the decline. I was just using it as an example. His ferocity/hunger declined the further he got away from his roots. Which you can actually notice by his dropping of street slang in his music.
He wasn't around it anymore. So it wasn't a part of his speech anymore. Which translated to it not being in his music anymore.
It was just 1 example of many. Dun being another 1. "If I get bail, don't put the crib up dun, cause if 50 gets free, 50 gonna run"
That's all I was saying.
@42isthelock
If you still rocking in 2024 hit me with a like!
@Superfrostman15
Yessir
@snufflyelk9005
Wish he’d release these songs on streaming
@slimeseason7155
No
@3rooklyn
I can't even buy this banger nowhere!😫@@snufflyelk9005
@RInho-ox8sw
What a hook! 50 really blew up because of that melodic sense, absolutely incredible.
@BG33917
This is one reason why he was mentor to pop smoke before he passed
@J6T1N5R
Jam master Jay taught 50 how to do hooks.
@LOVEAINTITBEATS
Also got shot for it too😂😂
@fearsome1376
20yrs later and im still playing this masterpiece,over and over again,and again.
Edit...42nd birthday today and still listening