Gotham City )
R. Kelly Lyrics


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Gotham city for the ghetto ghetto
Gotham city for the ghetto ghetto

Uh yo yo! Everybody's talking
About the good old days
About the good old days
Huh I remember when me and my brothers
We used to sit up on the porch in the
Summertime and just talk about just making it
You know what I'm saying being successful
Following up our dreams you know and I
I believe that's every kids dream
You know what I'm saying to rise and
Be somebody but damn!
Sometimes we just get caught up

I ain't got no money
And I ain't got no friends
Looks like my world is coming to an end
No food on the table, no clothes on my back
No shoes on my feet and
I just bearly got a used Cadillac
Now ain't that ghetto for ya
But somehow it's gotta change yeah
Ghetto for ya
So I took this remix and
Rearranged gotham city

[Chorus]
City of love a city of peace
For everyone of us
'Cause we all need it,
Can't live without it
Gotham city for the ghetto yeah!

Gotham city for the ghetto,
That's what I'm talking 'bout
Ghetto fabulous, to a nigga health be hazardous
If you wanna test raffishness for the respect
S.T.R.I.N.G.S. Yes. (oh yeah)
Fuck the rest give me the best
Why should I have to settle for less
When I could push the V-12's with finesse
(scratching) and all that mess
If you try to hold me back
Would I keep on struggling till I hit the sky.
Even if you wanted to you can't deny
Gotta feed baby girl who would die

We keep talking about escalating
Well who's gonna go first
Guess I'll be the one to step up
If you don't follow me it would be the worst
Every time something goes down
Somebody's crying ghetto tears
Hope I'm not raining on your parade
But this is not what keeping it really is
Now ain't that ghetto for ya
But somehow it's gotta change yeah!
Ghetto for ya,
So I took this remix and rearranged
A gotham city

[Chorus]

Check it out
Now motherfucker wanna act surprised
'Cause you're afraid to change scared to rise
That's why you ass get left behind
They got a sight, they got a mind
'Cause ain't nobody gonna stop the dream
Talk that shit, block my cream
Negativity you gotta let go
Heaven gotta see for the ghetto

We all need hey hey hey
Gotham city for the ghetto yeah
Calling on heaven
Send your love down, to the ghetto yeah
Talking about a land where oh yeah
Where there will be no more crying,
No more crying now oh yeah
A place where we could all just get along yeah
And children will sing ghetto love songs




In a land where (city of love)
In a land where (for every one of us)

Overall Meaning

In R. Kelly's song Gotham City, the artist talks about his experiences growing up in the ghetto and how difficult it was to live his dream of being successful. The song speaks to the struggles that people in lower-income areas face, such as the lack of money and resources to achieve their goals. The artist talks about his hometown being a "Gotham city for the ghetto ghetto" and how even with his talent and drive, he struggled to make it.


The chorus of the song calls for a city of love and peace, a place where everyone can have a chance to succeed. The lyrics speak to the need for change and the hope for a better future. The artist talks about his desire to reach the top and to make a difference in his community.


Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the challenges faced by those living in the ghetto. It speaks to the need for change and the hope for a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotham city for the ghetto ghetto
The city represents hope for people living in difficult circumstances.


Uh yo yo! Everybody's talking
People reminisce about the past.


About the good old days
People fondly remember their childhood dreams.


Huh I remember when me and my brothers
The artist remembers the aspirations he and his siblings shared.


We used to sit up on the porch in the Summertime and just talk about just making it
The artist recalls the simple moments when he and his brothers talked about their dreams.


You know what I'm saying being successful Following up our dreams you know and I I believe that's every kids dream You know what I'm saying to rise and Be somebody but damn!
The singer highlights the universal aspiration of being successful and making one's dreams come true.


Sometimes we just get caught up
The singer acknowledges how life's difficulties make us lose sight of our goals.


I ain't got no money
The artist talks about his financial struggles.


And I ain't got no friends
The artist feels alone and unsupported.


Looks like my world is coming to an end
The artist feels hopeless.


No food on the table, no clothes on my back
The singer struggles to provide basic necessities for himself.


No shoes on my feet and I just bearly got a used Cadillac
The artist can barely afford a car despite not being able to afford basic items.


Now ain't that ghetto for ya But somehow it's gotta change yeah Ghetto for ya
The singer reflects on how difficult his life has been thus far.


So I took this remix and Rearranged gotham city
The singer finds hope in changing his circumstances by talking about a better city.


City of love a city of peace For everyone of us 'Cause we all need it, Can't live without it Gotham city for the ghetto yeah!
The singer describes his vision of a city that symbolizes hope and peace for everyone, including people living in difficult circumstances.


That's what I'm talking 'bout Ghetto fabulous, to a nigga health be hazardous If you wanna test raffishness for the respect S.T.R.I.N.G.S. Yes. (oh yeah) Fuck the rest give me the best
The artist is determined to succeed and rise above his difficult circumstances, even if it means taking risks or working harder than others.


Why should I have to settle for less When I could push the V-12's with finesse (scratching) and all that mess
The artist believes that he deserves better than the circumstances he is in and hopes to achieve success by putting himself out there.


If you try to hold me back Would I keep on struggling till I hit the sky. Even if you wanted to you can't deny Gotta feed baby girl who would die
The singer is determined to succeed and provide for his loved ones, no matter what obstacles he may face.


We keep talking about escalating Well who's gonna go first Guess I'll be the one to step up If you don't follow me it would be the worst
The singer is ready to take the lead and change his circumstances for the better.


Every time something goes down Somebody's crying ghetto tears Hope I'm not raining on your parade But this is not what keeping it really is
The artist acknowledges how difficult life can be, but reminds listeners that we should strive for better.


Check it out Now motherfucker wanna act surprised 'Cause you're afraid to change scared to rise That's why you ass get left behind They got a sight, they got a mind 'Cause ain't nobody gonna stop the dream Talk that shit, block my cream Negativity you gotta let go Heaven gotta see for the ghetto
The artist expresses his belief that negativity and fear only hold people back, so we need to let go and strive for better things.


Calling on heaven Send your love down, to the ghetto yeah Talking about a land where oh yeah Where there will be no more crying, No more crying now oh yeah
The artist calls for divine help and describes his ideal city, free of pain and struggle.


A place where we could all just get along yeah And children will sing ghetto love songs In a land where (city of love) In a land where (for every one of us)
The singer envisions a city where everyone gets along and children can sing about love and hope, regardless of their individual circumstances.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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Separate the man's crime from his talent. We love R Kelly's music forever. His songs are too timeless to be cancelled

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Très bien dit. C'est important de comprendre cela et je partage votre point de vue.

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