The Ghetto
R. Kelly feat. Boo & Gotti Lyrics

She got a Bugatti body, yeah she a beast in the streets
Her figure is like that of a Bugatti, both stunning and impressive, especially in the urban setting.

She from the projects, the hood, you know, same spot as me
She comes from the impoverished and often dangerous area of the town, just like me.

I told her "We already rich, shawty, I need a freak"
I explained to her that we already have wealth and that I am looking for someone who is exceptionally good at sex.

Do some secrets to you, you do some secrets to me
If you share your secrets with me, I will share mine with you.

I won't tell nobody, remind me of Yaris
I promise to keep your secrets safe, and you bring to mind the Toyota Yaris, a car known for being economical yet efficient.

Peep the oven and foreign, shawty ride with a real nigga
Notice the expensive and foreign objects in my possession, and appreciate that a respectable man like me is accompanying her.

Say V-12 turn her on, ex-boyfriend won't leave her alone
The sound of a V-12 engine excites her, but unfortunately, her ex-boyfriend is still bothering her.

She livin' in the past, tryna move it on, just need one day with me alone
She is still stuck in her past, trying to move on, but she just needs one day alone with me to guarantee her future with me.

Same house I'm was trappin' at, same house I'm was stashin' in
The same house that I used to sell drugs in and store my contraband is the same one where we share our intimate moments.

In the front room on the couch, tryna knock her back in
We are in the living room, trying to rekindle our love.

Making love on the dope money, she in love with a dope boy
We are making love on the money I earned through illegal drug transactions, and she loves me despite my criminal activities.

And she ain't worried 'bout them other hoes, old boy Mike got one
She is not envious of the other women I may be with, as Old Boy Mike already has one.

Don't be ashamed of the projects shawty, let 'em know you a project shawty
Do not lower your self-esteem for being from the projects, instead, be proud of your roots.

Pieces to the puzzle and there's levels to shit shit, them other hoes can't buy that shawty
The big picture has many pieces with varying complexity, and those other women cannot possibly purchase that level of complexity.

I'm from the ghetto, doors on the Lam say hello
I am from the impoverished area of the town, as evidenced by the car I drive.

Ass in the pen like jello, lookin real real good in them stilettos, but she still ghetto
Her buttocks jiggle like Jell-O and she looks amazing in high heels, but she still comes from a poor background.

I love the way you keep them heels on
I admire the way you always wear high heels.

Hair ain't yours but it's paid for and it's real long
Although your hair is not naturally yours, you have paid for it, and it looks stunningly long.

Show them tattoos when you switch it up with your J's on
Show off your tattoos when you switch up your clothes and wear Jordans.

And you got an ass so fat that I can't help but to feel on
Your buttocks are notably plump, and I cannot resist touching them.

And you keep it real when it comes to having sex, girl you don't ever flex
You keep it authentic when it comes to sex; you never fake it.

Long as I fuck you good, you ain't worried bout what's next
As long as I satisfy you sexually, you are not concerned about what the future holds.

That's why I keep you here, you ain't like them other hoes
I keep you by my side because you are unlike other women.

'Cause you the fucking best, just in case you didn't know
You are the best at what you do, in case you were unaware.

'Cause you ain't got a half a million dollar condo
You do not need a luxurious condo worth 500k to impress me.

And you ain't got a hundred thousand dollar car
You do not need an expensive car worth 100k to impress me.

But you got a billion dollar body, trust me I know
You have a body worth a billion dollars in my eyes, no matter what anyone else thinks.

You keep it hood no matter where you are
You remain true to the streets, regardless of your surroundings.

'Cause you come from the ghetto, love 'em from the ghetto
Because you come from a poor area, I appreciate and love you more.

Girl you're the type I like, that's why I keep you right, you out the ghetto
You are the type of woman I prefer and that is why I keep you by my side, even though you are not from the ghetto anymore.

Ain't afraid to let it show baby, go on let them know
Do not be ashamed of where you come from, let others know about your background.

You out the ghetto, better let 'em know
Since you are no longer from the impoverished area, make sure everyone knows.

You from the ghetto, better let 'em know
Make sure people are aware you came from the ghetto.

Ghetto, better let 'em know
It is important that people understand your past environment.

Better let 'em know, you out that G-H-E-T-T-O
Make sure they understand you are no longer from the impoverished area.

You hold it down
You keep things under control and in order.

And you never let them haters come around
You never allow the people who dislike us to access our lives.

Girl that's why I keep you on speed dial, just in case some shit get bad
That is why I keep you on my emergency contact list, in case something terrible happens.

Keep that ratchet in your bag and a little cash
Carry a gun on you and some extra cash just in case.

Just in case I need you
For when I require your assistance.

If they lock me down I know I'd see you, that's without a doubt
If I get arrested and sent to prison, without a doubt, I know you would visit me.

I know you understand how it go but you're down for the ride
You grasp how things work around here, and you are willing to go through any hardship with me.

That's why I still keep you by my side
This is why you are still someone I keep close to me.