In The Ghetto
Three 6 Mafia Ft Elvis Presley Lyrics

As the snow flies
In a bleak and barren environment, as the world outside grows colder and emptier.

On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
In a city full of poverty and hopelessness, where the future looks bleak and gray.

A poor little baby child is born
A helpless, innocent new life comes into the world, completely unaware of the circumstances that surround them.

In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
In a place of poverty and desperation, where opportunities are few and far between.

And his mama cries
The mother is overwhelmed with the demands and challenges of raising a child in a place where resources are scarce.

'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
The mother is already struggling to provide for herself, and the addition of another mouth to feed only exacerbates her situation.

It's another hungry mouth to feed
Another person to care for and support, with limited resources and options for doing so.

People, don't you understand
A plea to others for empathy and compassion towards those living in poverty and despair.

The child needs a helping hand
An acknowledgement that a child cannot survive and thrive on their own, and requires support from others to do so.

Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day?
Without the necessary support and resources, a child may grow up to be resentful and angry about their circumstances.

Take a look at you and me
An invitation to others to reflect on their own privilege and resources, and consider how they might help those who are less fortunate.

Are we too blind to see?
A challenge to individuals who may be overlooking the needs of those suffering in poverty and despair.

Do we simply turn our heads and look the other way?
An accusation that many people choose to ignore or deny the existence of poverty and despair, rather than working to alleviate it.

Well, the world turns
A recognition that although things may change and move forward for some, there are many who remain trapped in poverty and despair.

And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
An image of a child who is struggling to survive in difficult circumstances.

Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
Even as conditions around him are harsh, the child still seeks joy and playfulness in his surroundings.

So he starts to roam the streets at night
As the child grows older, he becomes more desperate and resourceful, learning how to survive on his own terms.

And he learns how to steal, and he learns how to fight
The child's desperation leads him to behaviors that are not only illegal, but also dangerous and violent.

Then one night in desperation
As the child grows older, his situation becomes more dire and hopeless, leading him to take more drastic measures to survive.

The young man breaks away
The child, now grown into a young man, seeks to make a change in his life and situation.

He buys a gun, steals a car
However, his only options for escape involve committing crimes and putting himself and others in danger.

Tries to run, but he don't get far
His attempt to escape and find a new life is ultimately unsuccessful, leading to tragedy and heartbreak for himself and others.

And his mama cries
The mother once again bears the emotional weight of the choices and circumstances faced by her child.

As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Society in general is drawn to the spectacle of a young man who has been driven to desperation and violence by his circumstances.

Face down on the street with a gun in his hand
The young man's final act of desperation leads to a violent and tragic end.

On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
The cycle of poverty and despair in the city continues, with no end in sight for those caught in its grip.

Another little baby child is born
The suffering and challenges faced by one generation are passed down to the next, perpetuating a cycle that is difficult to escape.

In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
The difficult and desperate circumstances of poverty continue to dominate the lives of many in Chicago.

And his mama cries (in the ghetto)
The emotional burden of poverty and despair falls most heavily on mothers and women, who bear the brunt of the responsibilities and heartbreak that come with these circumstances.

(In the ghetto)
A repeating theme that emphasizes the inescapable reality of poverty and despair, no matter how much time passes or how much society changes.

(Ah)
An emotional closing note, conveying the sadness and tragedy inherent in the situation depicted in the song.