Little Ghetto Boys
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics


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Put them cracks down you just started slanging two months ago
What up with Larry Francisco tell him to let that bitch go
Why you standing there? Posing you like Donna Karan wear
Nigga save that, the same shit you had it last year
You be running with them outsiders
That shit is fucked up yo, we never turn to dick riders
Your Mac is big, got a little grip, yo
You think that shit gon live what he did what this nigga said
Remember when his mans got there, the whole shit was set up
Shut up, whole fam want the science and the letter
It got back to me some niggas in Medina askin' me
"You know some niggas in the gold E-Class," splash to me
Yo that shit you had in Vegas
Yo, it could have got us both sprayed up
They seen the Ac, noticed Jada
Hair salon, treating shorty like Quran
Her fam major swing kingpins you won't dare front on
Octavia with all the ice on, yo
She own a car wash now, her little Keon doing triple life
Marry a Son who got baked, it coulda been
For a half a cake, play the shank, maybe bite her
Shit is fucked up when they got us yo
She fainted at her baby wake now watch the breakdown (face responsibility)
She fainted at her baby wake now yo watch the breakdown

Little ghetto boy, playing in the ghetto street

Yo all of y'all niggas got the whole story wrong
Talk what you talk but twist the real song
When it comes down to this, not a licensed driver
Show y'all niggas whose style is more liver
This is not a act this is more actual fact
Nothing but experience placed upon track
With the true sound, not lying out the crown
When we not working we hardly be around
Yeah see the light, right now we could fight
You not a real brother you just a fake type
That get on the mic then throw your clichรฉ
Half the East coast sounding just like Rae
If you a Gambino, give credit to the flow
If you not a part of this kid act like you know
Fuck the studio, Cappaccino the great
Fly cherry head niggas like planes out of state
I ain't friends with you, only my CD hit you
If you want some then stop fronting is the issue
It's my turn, live niggas could pass
Two-faced rappers push they shit last
Straight off the edge into the rubbish
Peep my new style fuck Cristal and Moet
I drink Evian water while my thoughts get published

(What you gonna do when you grow up, and have to face responsibility?)

(Little ghetto boy, playin' in the ghetto streets
What you gonna do when you grow up)

(What you gonna do when you grow up, and have to face responsibility?)





(Little ghetto boy, playin' in the ghetto streets
What you gonna do when you grow up, and have to face responsibility?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wu-Tang Clan's song "Little Ghetto Boys" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of growing up in the ghetto. The song depicts a world where young people are forced to take on adult responsibilities at an early age, including drug dealing and crime, while also being surrounded by violence, poverty, and hopelessness.


The opening lines of the song criticize a young drug dealer who has only been in the game for a short time and is already in trouble with his boss. The next verse discusses loyalty and the dangers of trusting outsiders, warning against becoming a "dick rider." The following lines praise a woman named Octavia, who has risen above her circumstances to become successful, but also references a tragic incident where she faints at her baby's wake, highlighting the emotional pain that results from growing up in the ghetto.


The overall message of the song is that life is tough in the ghetto, and the only way to survive is to be resilient and take responsibility for one's actions. The song seems to suggest that these experiences, while tragic and difficult, can also bring wisdom and strength, as evidenced by the line "Nothing but experience placed upon track."


Line by Line Meaning

Put them cracks down you just started slanging two months ago
Stop selling drugs, you are new to this and already in trouble.


What up with Larry Francisco tell him to let that bitch go
Ask Larry to break up with his problematic girlfriend.


Why you standing there? Posing you like Donna Karan wear
Stop standing there trying to look cool like Donna Karan fashion.


Nigga save that, the same shit you had it last year
Don't brag about the same old things from last year.


You be running with them outsiders
You are associating with people who are not from your area.


That shit is fucked up yo, we never turn to dick riders
It's bad to be disloyal and following others blindly.


Your Mac is big, got a little grip, yo
Your gun might be big but it won't help you much in a fight.


You think that shit gon live what he did what this nigga said
You believe that your actions are not going to have consequences, but they will.


Remember when his mans got there, the whole shit was set up
Don't forget that the entire situation was a setup from the beginning.


Shut up, whole fam want the science and the letter
Keep quiet, the whole family wants to know the information and the evidence.


It got back to me some niggas in Medina askin' me
I received information that some people in Medina are curious about something.


"You know some niggas in the gold E-Class," splash to me
I was told about some guys in a gold E-Class car.


Yo that shit you had in Vegas
That thing you did in Vegas was not a good idea.


Yo, it could have got us both sprayed up
It could have resulted in danger for both of us.


They seen the Ac, noticed Jada
They saw the car and saw Jada, and now they know too much.


Hair salon, treating shorty like Quran
At the hair salon, they were treating the girl like a sacred text.


Her fam major swing kingpins you won't dare front on
Her family are powerful drug dealers, and you should not mess with them.


Octavia with all the ice on, yo
Octavia was wearing a lot of expensive jewelry.


She own a car wash now, her little Keon doing triple life
Octavia owns a car wash, and her son Keon is serving a lengthy prison sentence.


Marry a Son who got baked, it coulda been
She married a guy who was involved in cooking drugs, and it could have ended badly for her.


For a half a cake, play the shank, maybe bite her
They could have killed her for just a small amount of money.


Shit is fucked up when they got us yo
Things are really bad when we are in this situation.


She fainted at her baby wake now watch the breakdown (face responsibility)
She collapsed emotionally at her child's funeral, now she must face reality.


Little ghetto boy, playing in the ghetto street
A young boy who lives in the poor area of the city, playing outside.


Yo all of y'all niggas got the whole story wrong
You all have misunderstood and misrepresented the truth.


Talk what you talk but twist the real song
Say what you want, but don't manipulate the actual facts.


When it comes down to this, not a licensed driver
In this situation, you are not capable of handling it properly.


Show y'all niggas whose style is more liver
I will demonstrate to you all who has more skill and boldness.


This is not a act this is more actual fact
This is not just a performance, it is a real situation.


Nothing but experience placed upon track
The lyrics are based on real experiences and put into a song.


With the true sound, not lying out the crown
The sound and lyrics are authentic, and not just what is popular.


When we not working we hardly be around
When we are not making music, we are not often seen.


Yeah see the light, right now we could fight
We understand the situation and are ready to take action.


You not a real brother you just a fake type
You are not a true friend, you are just pretending to be.


That get on the mic then throw your clichรฉ
You go on stage and use tired and unoriginal phrases.


Half the East coast sounding just like Rae
Many rappers from the East coast are copying Rae's style.


If you a Gambino, give credit to the flow
If you are a part of this group, you must acknowledge and respect our style.


If you not a part of this kid act like you know
If you are not affiliated with us, don't pretend to be.


Fuck the studio, Cappaccino the great
We don't care about recording in the studio, we focus on our live performances.


Fly cherry head niggas like planes out of state
We attract and excite well-dressed and wealthy individuals from out-of-town.


I ain't friends with you, only my CD hit you
We are not friends, but you only know of me through my music.


If you want some then stop fronting is the issue
If you want to start a problem, then don't hesitate and make it happen.


It's my turn, live niggas could pass
It's my time to shine, other rappers can step aside.


Two-faced rappers push they shit last
Dishonest rappers always finish last.


Straight off the edge into the rubbish
Going straight into the trash, you are finished.


Peep my new style fuck Cristal and Moet
Check out my new way of doing things, I don't care about expensive champagne.


I drink Evian water while my thoughts get published
I drink high-quality water and focus on my creativity.


(What you gonna do when you grow up, and have to face responsibility?)
As you get older and face more consequences, how will you handle it?


(Little ghetto boy, playin' in the ghetto streets
The young boy who lives in the poor neighborhood, playing outside.


What you gonna do when you grow up)
What will you do in the future as you mature and face more challenges?


(What you gonna do when you grow up, and have to face responsibility?)
As you get older and face more consequences, how will you handle it?


(Little ghetto boy, playin' in the ghetto streets
The young boy who lives in the poor neighborhood, playing outside.


What you gonna do when you grow up, and have to face responsibility?)
As you get older and face more consequences, how will you handle it?




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert F. Diggs, Corey Woods, Earl Ceasar De Rouen, Darryl Robert Hill, Edward U. Howard

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