Ghetto
Tha Eastsidaz Lyrics

What's crack-a-lackin', baby girl?
A greeting towards the woman, asking her how she's doing.

You know I keep it ghetto fabulous everyday
Expressing pride in their low-income, urban culture through their style and way of living.

Yep, in a real way, hey, hey, hey
Reiterating and emphasizing their authenticity and commitment to their ghetto culture.

Look, now what would a girl like you do wit a G like me
Posing a hypothetical question about whether the woman can handle someone like him (referring to himself as a gangster).

You probably couldn't handle it
Asserting his toughness and suggesting that the woman may not be able to handle him.

I'll pop a bottle and get a few candles lit
Describing setting the mood for a romantic encounter with alcohol and candles.

Now the scene is set as we sip on some Moet, ya, ya
Describing the romantic mood set by drinking expensive champagne (Moet).

Rock your Tims, sag your jeans
Encouraging the woman to wear typical urban clothing (Timberland boots and sagging jeans) to fit in their ghetto culture.

Ice your grill, it's all good wit me
Accepting and approving of the woman's dental jewelry, a common accessory in their culture.

24's [Incomprehensible] doors
Referring to a type of large wheels (24's) and potentially the car door style that is popular in their culture.

Ain't no doubt, I'm down to roll
Expressing willingness to be a part of the woman's life and culture.

The way you talk to me
Appreciating the woman's communication style and how she interacts with him.

And your walk gets me
Being attracted to the way the woman walks and carries herself.

You know how I like it, boy
Referring to the fact that the woman knows his preferences and desires.

Ghetto, so ghetto
Reiterating their pride in their culture and low-income lifestyle.

That's how my baby rolls
Referring to the woman as his partner and how she adheres to and represents their ghetto culture.

And that's how we really know
Confirming that the woman's qualities demonstrate their shared commitment to the ghetto culture.

That's ghetto, so ghetto
Reiterating their pride in their culture.

That's where my baby from
Identifying the woman's background and origin as being from a low-income, urban area.

And that's how we be getting' it done
Asserting that through their shared pride and commitment to their culture, they are accomplishing their goals and aspirations.

Hit your block, check your spot
Suggesting the idea of checking and making money from drug-dealing and low-level criminal activities.

If the block is hot, lay up in the spot, baby
Referring to the idea of hiding and staying out of sight if their illegal activities are suspected and the police are nearby.

Roll your dice, get your cash
Encouraging the idea of taking risks (gambling) to make money.

I'ma down, shawty, you ain't gotta ask
Asserting his readiness to participate in illegal activities without needing to be convinced or convinced by the woman.

Ghetto love and I shoot it like cupid
Referring to the concept of love in the ghetto and suggesting he is adept at it like cupid, the Roman god of love.

Snoopin' wit Snoopy, we can get a little stupid
Mentioning the rapper Snoop Dogg and referencing how they can be silly and have fun together.

Kelly, Kelly, won't you tell me how you feelin' now?
Addressing the woman by her name, asking her how she's feeling, and possibly referencing the R&B singer R. Kelly.

You in the Phantom top dippin' wit the criminal
Referring to the woman riding in a luxury car (Phantom) with him and portraying himself as a criminal.

Yeah, so G I be
Identifying himself as a G (gangster).

Mysterious, an' furious, an' curiously
Describing himself and his actions with three adjectives, implying that he is fierce, intriguing, and potentially dangerous.

So serious, injuriously, luxuriously
Describing himself and his lifestyle with three adjectives that imply he is serious, possibly harmful to others, and living in luxury.

Ghetto, ghetto fabulous Snoop D O double G
Reiterating their pride in their culture, celebrating their urban lifestyle and mentioning the stage name of the rapper, Snoop Dogg.

'Cause you keep it ghetto
Identifying the woman's adherence to their culture and low-income lifestyle.

Let me be your lover
Asking the woman to be his romantic partner.

Baby, all I want is that
Asserting that he only desires a relationship with someone who embodies and upholds their shared ghetto culture.