Spring 2006 will unveil the second chapter in the growing success of Urban Mystic, with the release of his sophomore CD, “Ghetto Revelations: II.” The new album leads off with the single “It’s You” which pairs Urban Mystic with hit making producer KayGee. The tune caught the attention of “The People’s Champ,” Paul Wall, who quickly reached out to spit on the track. “It’s You” remarkably maintained the #1 spot on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart 7 out of 10 weeks. The CD also contains the hit song “Bounce Wit Me,” a street banger produced by Scott Storch, which features Urban Mystic’s label mate, Miami based rapper, Stack$. Another rapper to throw down on the Urban Mystic musical train is Trick Daddy, who contributes to the song “Let’s Make A Change.” This tune reminds listeners about the state of the world and about the incomparable contributions of Rosa Parks and Dr. King; but, more specifically, it tells us why we all need to make a positive change in the world today. Finally, the gut wrenching, Scott Storch-produced ballads “I Refuse” and “Your Portrait” take one on a musical ride down lovers’ memory lane.
In Da Ghetto
Urban Mystic Lyrics
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Everything that I wanted to do
Seems like it was hard to do
But my daddy told me, "Son, just believe
And da things will come to you"
"And if it's in God's plan
All you got to do
Is be patient and receit it one day"
Never thought my life would be no good
My daddy left me so alone I stood
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
Never thought my life would be no good
My daddy left me so alone I stood
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
So now I done came on up
To a bigger step in my life
Yeah, baby boy got a boy of his own
And some day might have a wife
'Cause da ghetto's been good to me
And Lord knows it was hard
I stood still until my chance came
Put my trust, kept my faith in God
I never thought I'd make it
To a major point in my life
'Cause every time I turn around
I see that devil in my sight
Just me and my brother
I gotta take care of mama
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
Never thought my life would be no good
My daddy left me so alone I stood
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
Never thought my life would be no good
My daddy left me so alone I stood
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
In da ghetto
Oh, that's da way it goes
That's da way it goes
And that's da way it goes
Somebody knows that I'm talking about a
Can I get a witness out there
And that's da way it goes, oh yeah
Never thought my life would be no good
My daddy left me so alone I stood
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
Never thought my life would be no good
My daddy left me so alone I stood
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
Urban Mystic’s song “In Da Ghetto” is a touching and heart-wrenching account of life in the ghetto. The singer yearns to achieve his dreams but is faced with countless obstacles that seem to hinder his progress. The singer’s father offers him sage advice in overcoming these challenges by telling him to believe and have faith. The singer echoes these words as he continues to push forward, despite it all.
The singer’s journey through life proves to be a difficult one as he faces challenges such as being abandoned by his father and having to raise his younger brother and take care of his mother in the ghetto. Despite the hardships, the singer keeps pushing and never loses faith. He eventually achieves a major milestone in his life by having a boy of his own and may one day have a wife. The ghetto proves to be a mixed blessing for the singer, as it has enabled him to persevere through life's toughest moments, but has also presented countless struggles.
“In Da Ghetto” speaks to the resilience and tenacity of individuals who have had to overcome adversity at every turn. Despite the setbacks, the singer has emerged stronger and more determined than ever before. The song provides a powerful message that even in the most difficult of circumstances, one can persevere and achieve great success.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to my story
Pay attention and hear what I have to say
Everything that I wanted to do
All my goals and aspirations
Seems like it was hard to do
My dreams were difficult to achieve
But my daddy told me, "Son, just believe
My father encouraged me to have faith
And da things will come to you"
That good things will come my way eventually
"And if it's in God's plan
If something is meant to be
It's gonna happen anyway
It will happen regardless
All you got to do
The only thing required
Is be patient and receit it one day"
Is to wait and it will eventually come to you
Never thought my life would be no good
I didn't think my life would take a negative turn
My daddy left me so alone I stood
My father abandoned me, leaving me to fend for myself
Your baby boy is coming up in da hood
I grew up in the inner city, experiencing hardship
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
This is how life is in the urban neighborhoods
So now I done came on up
I have progressed and succeeded
To a bigger step in my life
Reached a higher level of achievement
Yeah, baby boy got a boy of his own
I have a son of my own now
And some day might have a wife
I may also have a partner in the future
'Cause da ghetto's been good to me
Despite its hardships, the inner city has shaped me into who I am
And Lord knows it was hard
It was difficult to overcome the challenges of growing up in an urban area
I stood still until my chance came
I waited patiently for my opportunity to succeed
Put my trust, kept my faith in God
I relied on my faith in God to get me through tough times
I never thought I'd make it
I never imagined I would achieve success
To a major point in my life
To reach a significant milestone
'Cause every time I turn around
Whenever I faced obstacles
I see that devil in my sight
I encountered challenges and negativity
Just me and my brother
My sibling and I were on our own
I gotta take care of mama
I became responsible for providing for my mother
And that's da way it goes in da ghetto
Such circumstances are common in urban neighborhoods
In da ghetto
This song is about life in the inner city
Oh, that's da way it goes
Such difficulties are simply a fact of life
Somebody knows that I'm talking about a
Others have experienced similar struggles
Can I get a witness out there
Can anyone else attest to this?
And that's da way it goes, oh yeah
This is just how things are in the ghetto
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAPOLI PACK, CLAUDE KELLY, CORRY GUDEWICZ, JAIME GUDEWICZ, SAM BRANCH, WILLIE HUTCH
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