Ghetto
The Dream ft. Big Sean Lyrics


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Rolly on my arm let me get my swagger back
Jesus on my charm: "Amen to that"
Laid back in the Maybach 57 or 62
Floating down the coast in the heli-
Shawty, that's what I do, I'm gettin stacks of this on accident
My daughter's 5 what's that mean?
My daughter's daughter is already rich
I'm gettin involved, quit playing simp
I'm simply pimping record labels - nigga look at my limp

She says she miss riding it
I say I miss her on me, holdin' it down
I certainly miss how she grinds it
And she says she miss havin' me around
She all up on me singin' my songs
And it feels like I'm fuckin' my fan
Screamin' all night goin' "Baby you already know"
Climaxing on my hand, she runnin it back, workin it
Like you don't understand

She wants that old thing back
That ride it like a pony
That "get up in the morning and put it on me"
She's so horny, she wants that old thing back
That "mm-hmm, gimme some"
Rocket shit, that rocket ship don't stop til I'm done

[Chorus]
She want that ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
Ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
Ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
She want that ghetto, she need that ghetto
Like ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
Ghetto, ghetto, she want that ghetto
She need that ghetto, she want that ghetto
That ghetto, ghetto, that um-hum ghetto

She said "Dream do it to me like this
Why can't you do it to me like that?"
For the last forty eight months, you can't front
I put that ass on the map
See I created this sound, yes sir I shut it down
There's only one #1
There other niggas my sons
And you can never be, be like me
And you can never do it, do it like me
Ain't none of these niggas seeing me
Ain't none of these niggas repeating me
Ain't none of these niggas defeating me
Unless they get me to murk myself
I just murked myself

She wants that old thing back
That ride it like a pony
That "get up in the morning and put it on me"
She's so horny, she wants that old thing back
That "mm-hmm, gimme some"
Rocket shit, that rocket ship don't stop til I'm done

[Chorus]

She want that
Real nigga on the wishlist, used to blow me off
Now she tryna blow me kisses
Walk into the room, tell me how could I miss it?
Girl, you working like you need assistance, tipping
Girl you workin' like you need a pension
Bent that thang over, let a nigga pinch it
Rich nigga shit: I could put you on a boat
Popping champagne, now you look like its Big Pimpin
I work all day, fuck all night, finna to make you cuss all night
"Shit fuck damn!" lemme know I do it right
Pussy so good I'mma have to do it twice
Bend over let a real nigga taste that
Fuck around, need a placemat
See my call log - a nigga has to erase that
Send me a text, smiley face chat saying:

Wanna to show you how much I appreciate you
Wanna show you how much how much I'm dedicated to you
Wanna show you how much I will forever be true
Wanna show you how much you have a nigga feeling good
Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood
Wanna show you how much I value what you say
Not only are you loyal, but you're patient with me, babe
Wanna to show you how much I care about your heart
Show you how much I don't like (like) being apart
Wanna show you, show you, show you 'til you're hearin' me
Keep it how it is, so we can never say how it used to be
I'll be you, so that time will by
And I can't help but to think about you day and night boo
After the snow boo, it's me and you boo
Baby dance for me, baby dance for me
And baby put that body on my body




Work that shit like my Ferrari
Tonight it's goin' down

Overall Meaning

The Dream's song "Ghetto" featuring Big Sean is about the lifestyle of living in the ghetto and how it affected both rappers. The song has a smooth flowing melody with lyrics that talk about their experiences living in the ghetto. The song starts with The Dream rapping about how he has lost his swag and how he needs to get it back. He then goes on to say that he has Jesus on his charm, which means he is blessed and blessed with the gift of music. He goes on to talk about his daughter's future and how she is already rich. He also talks about how he is pimping record labels, which means he knows how to make money in the music industry.


The chorus of "Ghetto" is about how women want to live like they are in the ghetto, but do not want to deal with the struggles that come with it. Big Sean's verse goes on to how he has made it out of the ghetto and how he is now living a rich lifestyle. He talks about how his ex-girlfriend wants him back because he is living a luxurious life. He then goes on to say that he is now on the wishlist of women who used to ignore him.


Overall, "Ghetto" is about how both rappers have made it out of poverty and are living the high life. The song acknowledges the struggles that come with living in the ghetto but also celebrates the success that comes from overcoming those struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Rolly on my arm let me get my swagger back
Showing off my expensive watch to regain my confidence and style


Jesus on my charm: "Amen to that"
Acknowledging and praising the power of God in my life


Laid back in the Maybach 57 or 62
Relaxing in my luxurious car, either the Maybach 57 or 62


Floating down the coast in the heli-
Enjoying a peaceful helicopter ride along the coast


Shawty, that's what I do, I'm gettin stacks of this on accident
This is just my lifestyle, effortlessly earning a lot of money


My daughter's 5 what's that mean?
My daughter is already financially successful at just 5 years old


My daughter's daughter is already rich
My granddaughter will continue our family's wealth


I'm gettin involved, quit playing simp
I'm actively engaged in making money, so stop acting weak or foolish


I'm simply pimping record labels - nigga look at my limp
I'm successfully manipulating and profiting from record labels, evident by my confident and stylish walk


She says she miss riding it
She expresses longing for the sexual intimacy we used to have


I say I miss her on me, holdin' it down
I miss her support and loyalty, both in and out of the bedroom


I certainly miss how she grinds it
I definitely miss her sensual and seductive movements


And she says she miss havin' me around
She admits to missing my presence and companionship


She all up on me singin' my songs
She passionately sings along to my music when we're together


And it feels like I'm fuckin' my fan
Being intimate with her feels as exhilarating as being with a devoted fan


Screamin' all night goin' "Baby you already know"
She enthusiastically screams and expresses her love for me throughout the night


Climaxing on my hand, she runnin it back, workin it
She reaches orgasm and eagerly repeats the pleasurable experience, putting in effort and skill


Like you don't understand
She appreciates the intensity and connection we share that others may not comprehend


She wants that old thing back
She desires to rekindle the passionate and exciting relationship we once had


That ride it like a pony
She wants our sexual encounters to be as energetic and thrilling as riding a pony


That "get up in the morning and put it on me"
She longs for us to have intense morning sex


She's so horny, she wants that old thing back
She is craving sexual satisfaction and desires to relive our past experiences


That "mm-hmm, gimme some"
She wants me to indulge in passionate sexual activities with her


Rocket shit, that rocket ship don't stop til I'm done
Our sexual connection is so intense and explosive, it continues until I am fully satisfied


She want that ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
She desires a raw and authentic connection, which I can provide


She want that ghetto, she need that ghetto
She not only desires but also depends on the passionate and intense love we share


Like ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
Similar to the intense and vibrant energy of a ghetto neighborhood, I am able to bring that same intensity to our relationship


She said "Dream do it to me like this
She wants me to please and satisfy her in a specific way


Why can't you do it to me like that?"
She questions why I can't fulfill her desires in the same way others have


For the last forty eight months, you can't front
Throughout the past four years, you cannot deny my musical success


I put that ass on the map
I played a significant role in making her well-known and recognized


See I created this sound, yes sir I shut it down
I take credit for inventing and popularizing a unique style of music, and I dominate the industry


There's only one #1
There is only one top spot, and I hold that position


There other niggas my sons
Other artists are inferior to me, and I see them as my children in terms of talent and success


And you can never be, be like me
No one can reach the same level of greatness and uniqueness as me


And you can never do it, do it like me
No one can replicate or execute my style and skills the way I can


Ain't none of these niggas seeing me
No other artists can match or surpass my talent and success


Ain't none of these niggas repeating me
Other artists cannot duplicate or imitate my style and creativity


Ain't none of these niggas defeating me
No one can overcome or triumph over me in the music industry


Unless they get me to murk myself
The only way someone can harm me is if I self-destruct or make a fatal mistake


I just murked myself
I have unintentionally caused harm to my own career or reputation


Real nigga on the wishlist, used to blow me off
Being a genuine and respected person is highly desired, even by those who once disregarded or underestimated me


Now she tryna blow me kisses
She now desires to show affection and adoration towards me


Walk into the room, tell me how could I miss it?
Upon entering a room, she wants me to recognize her presence and desirability


Girl, you workin' like you need assistance, tipping
She is putting in effort and performing in a way that suggests she needs support or guidance, like a stripper expecting tips


Girl you workin' like you need a pension
She is working hard as if she deserves a secure retirement fund


Bent that thang over, let a nigga pinch it
She bends over, offering her body for sexual pleasure, and allows me to touch or pinch it


Rich nigga shit: I could put you on a boat
Due to my wealth, I can afford to treat her to luxurious experiences like traveling on a boat


Popping champagne, now you look like its Big Pimpin
Celebrating with expensive champagne, she resembles the extravagant lifestyle portrayed in the song "Big Pimpin"


I work all day, fuck all night, finna to make you cuss all night
I am dedicated to working hard during the day and satisfying her sexually throughout the night, resulting in her screaming with pleasure


"Shit fuck damn!" lemme know I do it right
Her exclamation of curse words demonstrates that I am pleasuring her exceptionally well


Pussy so good I'mma have to do it twice
Her sexual performance is so satisfying that I want to experience it again


Bend over let a real nigga taste that
She is instructed to bend over so that I, a genuine and skilled man, can orally pleasure her


Fuck around, need a placemat
Our sexual encounter is so intense and passionate that we might need a placemat to catch any fluids or mess


See my call log - a nigga has to erase that
Upon seeing my call history, I need to delete any evidence of other women I may have been involved with


Send me a text, smiley face chat saying:
She should send me a text with a smiley face emoticon, wanting to engage in flirty or sexual conversation


Wanna to show you how much I appreciate you
She desires to demonstrate her gratitude and affection towards me


Wanna show you how much how much I'm dedicated to you
She wants to prove her unwavering commitment and loyalty to me


Wanna show you how much I will forever be true
She intends to assure me that she will remain faithful and loyal to our relationship forever


Wanna show you how much you have a nigga feeling good
She hopes to communicate the extent of my positive impact on her life and overall happiness


Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood
She wants me to know that she truly grasps and comprehends who I am as a person


Wanna show you how much I value what you say
She aims to express the high regard and importance she places on my words and opinions


Not only are you loyal, but you're patient with me, babe
She acknowledges and appreciates not only my loyalty but also my patience within our relationship


Wanna to show you how much I care about your heart
She wants to demonstrate the depth and sincerity of her emotions towards my heart


Show you how much I don't like (like) being apart
She desires to communicate her dislike and longing for our separation


Wanna show you, show you, show you 'til you're hearin' me
She wants to repeatedly express and demonstrate her love and affection until I truly understand and internalize it


Keep it how it is, so we can never say how it used to be
She proposes that we maintain our current relationship dynamic, ensuring that we never return to the way things were in the past


I'll be you, so that time will by
She suggests that she will be there for me, helping time pass quickly in a positive way


And I can't help but to think about you day and night boo
She confesses that she constantly thinks about me, unable to stop her thoughts from revolving around our relationship


After the snow boo, it's me and you boo
Once everything else is settled, it will be just the two of us, facing the world together


Baby dance for me, baby dance for me
She wants to see her partner dance and perform for her


And baby put that body on my body
She desires physical intimacy, with our bodies close and intertwined


Work that shit like my Ferrari
She should exhibit sensual and pleasurable movements like a high-performance sports car


Tonight it's goin' down
We are going to have an exciting and eventful night of passion and pleasure




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON

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Juan Carlos Schlinger

most of y'all wouldn't understand. dream is a master artist.

Ronald Penn

My guy is underrated

Drew Forrester

You would be surprised how many people feel the same way & even more suprize those who don’t 👀

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Phillyrider807

5 years later this is still one of Sean's best verses

Xemáya Oxumarê

Phillyrider807 💯Facts, spoken from a philly native as well 💜✨

Centelred

I need a placemat too tho.

Xyzman123

That's not a high bar to top. 😂

CLtotheTL32

LOVE this song and the rest of the 1977 album. I'm a bit disappointed that they left out the last part of the song but it's still good. For all of you haters, you need to realize that The-Dream has produced probably half of the songs that you love. He's incredibly talented.

PhrAntoine

He finished it and gave it to Bey. Threw me the first time I heard Dance for You and knew the words

Dori Dias

Nunca me canso de ouvir essa música

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