In The Ghetto
The Bad Yard Club Lyrics
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King on a white horse hey now look how far I've fallen
I tried to trick you yeah but baby you got wise
You cut me, me cut me right down to size
Well, now I'm just a fool in Gloria's eyes
Swore I'd get you back I was so sure
I'd get you back like I done so many times before
You came runnin' back but to my surprise
Well there was somethin' gone in Gloria's eyes
Well in the dark when it was just me and you
I asked the question that I knew the answer to
Is that a smile my little dolly on the shelf
Tell me is that a smile
Or is it something else?
Now I work hard to prove my love is true
I work hard and I bring it on home to you
At night I pray as silently as you lie
Some day my love again will rise
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
I was your big man, your prince charming
King on a white horse now look how far I've fallen
The Bad Yard Club's song "In De Ghetto" is a poignant tale of a man who tries to trick his lover but ultimately fails to maintain her trust. The lyrics reveal the man's regrets and efforts to win back the woman he loves. He acknowledges that he was once her "big man" and "prince charming," but now he has fallen from grace. He attempted to trick her but was caught, and now he is a "fool in Gloria's eyes."
The song explores the universal theme of lost love and the challenges of rebuilding a relationship after it has been damaged. The singer is motivated to get his lover back and win her trust through hard work and dedication. He prays each night for his love to rise again and shine like a "torch in Gloria's eyes."
The lyrics also take a darker turn as the singer questions whether his partner truly still loves him or if she is hiding something. He wonders whether the smile he sees on her face is genuine or if it conceals something else.
Overall, "In De Ghetto" is a heart-wrenching song that tackles themes of love, regret, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I was your big man, I was your prince charming
I portrayed myself as a powerful and charming figure in your life
King on a white horse hey now look how far I've fallen
I used to think of myself as royalty, but now I've hit rock bottom
I tried to trick you yeah but baby you got wise
I attempted to deceive you, but you became aware of my intentions
You cut me, me cut me right down to size
You brought me back to reality and humbled me
Well, now I'm just a fool in Gloria's eyes
I lost your respect and now you see me as a foolish person
Swore I'd get you back I was so sure
I promised to win you back, I was confident it would happen
I'd get you back like I done so many times before
I relied on my past successes to win you back
A little sweet talk to cover over all of the lies
I used charming words to hide the truth and deceive you further
You came runnin' back but to my surprise
You returned to me, but it wasn't what I expected
Well there was somethin' gone in Gloria's eyes
I noticed a change in your attitude towards me
Well in the dark when it was just me and you
In private, when we were alone
I asked the question that I knew the answer to
I asked a question I was certain of the answer to
Is that a smile my little dolly on the shelf
I inquired about the expression on your face
Tell me is that a smile
I wanted clarification on your emotions
Or is it something else?
I questioned if there was an underlying motive or feeling
Now I work hard to prove my love is true
I put in effort to show you that my love is genuine
I work hard and I bring it on home to you
I do everything I can to provide and care for you
At night I pray as silently as you lie
I express my hopefulness privately while you sleep
Some day my love again will rise
I believe that my love and our relationship will improve
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
I envision that our love will radiate and be evident to you
Like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
I repeat my hope for a brighter future in our relationship
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
I emphasize my desire for a loving and prosperous future with you
I was your big man, your prince charming
I remind you that I was once the confident and alluring partner in our relationship
King on a white horse now look how far I've fallen
I acknowledge my downfall and how my identity in our relationship has changed
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