Ghetto
The Rhythm Masters Lyrics
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Never giving you reprieve
And your circumstance is a sinner's dance
Gotta fight what you believe
You've been infected, you lost respect and
And now you're wanting out
That nagging voice has come to bite you
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, better let go
Will they crucify and you justify
Never giving up your gun
For an empty chance at a loaded dance
Spinning circles watch them run
Your soul is worn, your will is torn
There's nothing you won't do
Deaf to your cries, your savior's blind
'Cause this state of mind, who will save you?
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, better let go
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, you better let go
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
There's nowhere to go, your mind can set you free
There's nowhere to run, your mind can set you free
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, you better let go
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, you better let go
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind
There's nowhere to run, your mind can set you free
The Rhythm Masters' song "Ghetto" is a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on the struggles faced by individuals growing up in an environment of poverty and violence. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, with the description of a child growing up in a household where their father lies and their mother only cries, leaving the child with no sense of relief from their oppressive situation. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the struggles faced by these individuals are all in their mind, that they can't escape the ghetto even if they physically leave it behind.
The second verse expands on this idea, suggesting that the individual in question has lost all respect and become infected by their surroundings, creating a sense of desperation that leads them to fight for what they believe in. However, even this struggle is futile, as the singer describes feeling trapped with "nowhere to run" or hide. They're constantly battling the negative thoughts that plague their mind in an environment that seems designed to keep them down, while their cries for help go unheard.
Overall, "Ghetto" is a poignant, honest, and raw look at the struggles faced by those growing up in poverty and violence. The song's message is powerful and universal, reminding us all that even those who seem "stuck" in a certain situation are capable of breaking free and finding hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
When your Daddy lies and your Mama cries
Never giving you reprieve
And your circumstance is a sinner's dance
Gotta fight what you believe
When your parents betray you and you receive no relief from them, while your situation is like an immoral dance, you have to fight for your beliefs.
You've been infected, you lost respect and
And now you're wanting out
That nagging voice has come to bite you
Come to fight you all through the night
You have been negatively influenced, lost your respect for yourself and now want to leave this situation. That voice inside your head troubles you and fights against you all night long.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, better let go
You can't escape from the thoughts that trouble you as they are like a ghetto in your mind. You better let go of them instead of trying to hide from them.
Will they crucify and you justify
Never giving up your gun
For an empty chance at a loaded dance
Spinning circles watch them run
They might blame you for something and you may try to defend yourself by not giving up your weapon. But in return, you'll only get a chance to enter into a meaningless dance and become a spectator.
Your soul is worn, your will is torn
There's nothing you won't do
Deaf to your cries, your savior's blind
'Cause this state of mind, who will save you?
You feel exhausted and your determination is shattered. You can go to any lengths to overcome your situation, but no one is willing to listen or help you. Even the one you expected to be your savior has turned a blind eye to your suffering.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, better let go
You can't hide from your inner conflicts as they are like a ghetto in your mind, and it's best to let them go instead of trying to escape them.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, you better let go
Your mind is like a ghetto where you can't escape from your painful thoughts, so it's best to release them instead of running away from them.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
There's nowhere to go, your mind can set you free
There's nowhere to run, your mind can set you free
You can't run or hide from your mind, but you can still find freedom within it by changing your perspective and outlook.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, you better let go
Your thoughts are like a ghetto that you can't escape from, so it's best to let them go instead of trying to run away from them.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind, it's a ghetto
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind, you better let go
Your mind is like a ghetto that you can't escape from, so you better free yourself from these thoughts instead of trying to hide from them.
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
From what's in your mind
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
It's all in your mind
You can't escape from your own thoughts as they are rooted in your mind and you can't hide from them.
There's nowhere to run, your mind can set you free
You can't run away from your mind, but by changing your approach, you can find freedom within it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Terence
This gets me moving every time! It still sounds like it should have been massive!
November 2020 and 2nd lockdown from Thursday!
Brien Riley
Love this song, so good to hear again!
Steven Griffin
Don't forget to turn it up real LOUD!!!!!!!😋
Jahmilla Hollings
Loved this song for probably over 20 damn years now.first heard it on a compilation CD put together by URB magazine back-in-the-day called "URBal BEATS". Me and my brother used to jam that cd hard then started to go to raves and heard it played at dime of those. When we negan to dejay we used to bang it (along with daft punk , dj feelgood, chemical bros, roni size, carl cox ,deisel boy ,hip hop and trip hop and other albums or discs we had between the 2 of us) at clubs and parties we dont do any of that anymore just play good music at a party. But from then the even now they're busy. I haven't heard it but I pretty much banged this damn song for the last few decades (late 90's) . And I still love it each time but I notice of course the more time I go without listening to it when I hear it again I appreciate it more and it's still touches a nerve because of the content of the song. And away in the way she sings it it sounds it sounds nice, but the ghettos really no damn joke to know that and have been there makes you appreciate the hell out the song even more! Jamaica Queens,New York Rough as Fuck also fun as fuck beautiful as fuck also ugly as fuck! If I hadn't left when I was younger I don't know if I'd be alive today if I had never left. I miss it but now that I'm older I appreciate that I didn't stay. life could have been very very different. He bought the place still has my heart and home is where the heart Is. That's why I fuck with real ass hip-hop especially from the 90s and early 2000's. Almost almost all that shit was authentic vs. Today's Bullshit. Even the damn r n b music. Listen to all songs from other genres went hard and had a message behind them like this one! Even though this is a dance song it's got some depth! And i probably would never heard of the rhythm Masters until I heard this. I love the album "DISCONNECT YOUR HEAD!" Fuckin way ahead of their time!
djemmay
This has aged well to be fair
Chai Garden
Tight video! Big come up!