| Song | In The Ghetto |
| Artist | Eric B. & Rakim |
| Album | Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em |
| [00:01.48] | Artist：eric b. & rakim |
| [00:02.67] | Songs Title：in the ghetto |
| [00:03.66] | |
| [00:04.85] | |
| [00:08.29] | |
| [00:23.28] | Planet earth was my place of birth |
| [00:25.71] | |
| [00:44.48] | Born to be the sole controller of the universe |
| [00:47.29] | Besides the part of the map I hit first |
| [00:49.47] | Any a rhyme that I can adapt when it gets worst |
| [00:52.34] | The rough gets going, the going gets rough |
| [00:54.16] | When I start flowing, the mic might bust |
| [00:57.28] | The next state, I shake from the power I generate |
| [00:59.45] | People in cali used to think it was earthquakes |
| [01:01.83] | cause times was hard on the boulevard |
| [01:05.14] | So I vote God and never get scarred and gauled |
| [01:07.82] | But it seems like Im locked in hell |
| [01:09.93] | Looking over the edge but the r never fell |
| [01:12.56] | A trip to slip cause my nikes got grip |
| [01:15.05] | Stand on my own two feet and come equip |
| [01:17.68] | Any stage Im seen on, a mic I fiend on |
| [01:20.17] | I stand alone and need nothing to lean on |
| [01:22.86] | Going for self wit a long way to go |
| [01:25.36] | So much to say but I still flow slow |
| [01:27.84] | I come correct and I wont look back |
| [01:30.16] | cause it aint where youre from, its where |
| [01:31.91] | Youre at |
| [01:32.59] | Even the （ghetto） |
| [01:43.13] | I learn to relax in my room and escape from new york |
| [01:45.57] | And return through the womb of the world as a |
| [01:47.76] | Thought |
| [01:47.94] | Thinking how hard it was to be born |
| [01:50.38] | Me being queen wit no physical form |
| [01:53.62] | Millions of cells wit one destination |
| [01:55.99] | To reach the best part, its life creation |
| [01:58.68] | 9 months later, a job well done |
| [02:01.79] | Make way, cause here I come |
| [02:03.85] | Since I made it this far, I cant stop now |
| [02:06.22] | Theres a will and a way and I got the know-how |
| [02:08.78] | To be all I can be and more |
| [02:11.21] | And see all there is to see before |
| [02:13.97] | Im called and go back to the essence |
| [02:16.51] | Its alot to learn so I study my lessons |
| [02:18.83] | I thought the ghetto was the worst that could |
| [02:21.26] | Happen to me |
| [02:22.07] | Im glad I listen when my father was rapping to me |
| [02:24.26] | cause back in the days, they lived in caves |
| [02:26.50] | Exiled from the original man, a straight way |
| [02:28.19] | Now thats what I call hard times |
| [02:31.74] | I rather be here to exercise the mind |
| [02:34.12] | Then I take a thought around the world twice |
| [02:36.55] | From knowledge newborn back to knowledge precise |
| [02:39.05] | Across the desert, thats hot as the arabian |
| [02:41.92] | But they couldnt cave me in cause Im the asian |
| [02:44.66] | Reaching for the city of mecca, visit medina |
| [02:46.29] | Visions of neffertiti then I seen a |
| [02:49.41] | Mind keeps traveling, Ill be back after i |
| [02:52.03] | Stop and think about the brothers and sisters in |
| [02:54.34] | Africa |
| [02:54.83] | Return the thought through the eye of a needle |
| [02:57.45] | For miles I thought and I just fought the people |
| [03:00.14] | Under the dark skies on a dark side |
| [03:02.44] | Not only there but right heres an apartheid |
| [03:04.07] | So now is the time for us to react |
| [03:07.26] | Take a trip through the mind and when you get back |
| [03:10.06] | Understand youre third eye seen all of that |
| [03:12.06] | It aint where youre from, its where youre at |
| [03:14.49] | Even the （ghetto） |
| [03:16.80] | Even the （ghetto） |
| [03:20.05] | No more props, I want property |
| [03:47.14] | In every borough, nobodys stopping me |
| [03:50.32] | Because Im thorough, rhymes are making real estate |
| [03:53.01] | For me to own |
| [03:54.07] | Wherever I bless a microphone |
| [03:55.13] | 007 is back and relaxing |
| [03:58.31] | On point n reactin and ready for action |
| [04:00.37] | Im so low key that you might not see me |
| [04:03.61] | Incognito and taking it easy |
| [04:06.29] | Quiet, its kept on a hush hush |
| [04:08.85] | In front of a crowd, I get loud, theres a bumrush |
| [04:10.79] | Be calm, keep a low pro, and play the background |
| [04:14.03] | Hopin the wack rapperll put the mic back down |
| [04:16.10] | So rip it, break it in half, go head and slam it |
| [04:19.41] | cause when its time to build, Im a mechanic |
| [04:21.46] | Im bonding and mending, attaching and blending |
| [04:23.40] | So many solos, there is no ending |
| [04:25.27] | People in my neighborhood, they know Im good |
| [04:28.82] | From london to hollywood, wherever I stood |
| [04:30.76] | Footprints remain on stage ever since |
| [04:33.94] | As I walk the street, I leave fossils and dents |
| [04:36.88] | When I had sex, I left my name on necks |
| [04:39.31] | My trademark was left throughout the projects |
| [04:41.87] | I used to get rich when I played celo |
| [04:44.24] | When I rolled 4, 5, 6, they go we know |
| [04:47.11] | So I collect my cash then slide |
| [04:49.54] | I got my back, my guns on my side |
| [04:52.85] | It shouldnt have to be like that |
| [04:54.40] | I guess it aint where youre from, its where |
| [04:56.65] | Youre at |
| [04:57.03] | Even the （ghetto） |
| [05:02.21] | Im from the （ghetto） |
| [05:35.90] | Word up, peace |
| [00:01.48] | Artist: eric b. rakim |
| [00:02.67] | Songs Title: in the ghetto |
| [00:03.66] | |
| [00:04.85] | |
| [00:08.29] | |
| [00:23.28] | Planet earth was my place of birth |
| [00:25.71] | |
| [00:44.48] | Born to be the sole controller of the universe |
| [00:47.29] | Besides the part of the map I hit first |
| [00:49.47] | Any a rhyme that I can adapt when it gets worst |
| [00:52.34] | The rough gets going, the going gets rough |
| [00:54.16] | When I start flowing, the mic might bust |
| [00:57.28] | The next state, I shake from the power I generate |
| [00:59.45] | People in cali used to think it was earthquakes |
| [01:01.83] | cause times was hard on the boulevard |
| [01:05.14] | So I vote God and never get scarred and gauled |
| [01:07.82] | But it seems like Im locked in hell |
| [01:09.93] | Looking over the edge but the r never fell |
| [01:12.56] | A trip to slip cause my nikes got grip |
| [01:15.05] | Stand on my own two feet and come equip |
| [01:17.68] | Any stage Im seen on, a mic I fiend on |
| [01:20.17] | I stand alone and need nothing to lean on |
| [01:22.86] | Going for self wit a long way to go |
| [01:25.36] | So much to say but I still flow slow |
| [01:27.84] | I come correct and I wont look back |
| [01:30.16] | cause it aint where youre from, its where |
| [01:31.91] | Youre at |
| [01:32.59] | Even the ghetto |
| [01:43.13] | I learn to relax in my room and escape from new york |
| [01:45.57] | And return through the womb of the world as a |
| [01:47.76] | Thought |
| [01:47.94] | Thinking how hard it was to be born |
| [01:50.38] | Me being queen wit no physical form |
| [01:53.62] | Millions of cells wit one destination |
| [01:55.99] | To reach the best part, its life creation |
| [01:58.68] | 9 months later, a job well done |
| [02:01.79] | Make way, cause here I come |
| [02:03.85] | Since I made it this far, I cant stop now |
| [02:06.22] | Theres a will and a way and I got the knowhow |
| [02:08.78] | To be all I can be and more |
| [02:11.21] | And see all there is to see before |
| [02:13.97] | Im called and go back to the essence |
| [02:16.51] | Its alot to learn so I study my lessons |
| [02:18.83] | I thought the ghetto was the worst that could |
| [02:21.26] | Happen to me |
| [02:22.07] | Im glad I listen when my father was rapping to me |
| [02:24.26] | cause back in the days, they lived in caves |
| [02:26.50] | Exiled from the original man, a straight way |
| [02:28.19] | Now thats what I call hard times |
| [02:31.74] | I rather be here to exercise the mind |
| [02:34.12] | Then I take a thought around the world twice |
| [02:36.55] | From knowledge newborn back to knowledge precise |
| [02:39.05] | Across the desert, thats hot as the arabian |
| [02:41.92] | But they couldnt cave me in cause Im the asian |
| [02:44.66] | Reaching for the city of mecca, visit medina |
| [02:46.29] | Visions of neffertiti then I seen a |
| [02:49.41] | Mind keeps traveling, Ill be back after i |
| [02:52.03] | Stop and think about the brothers and sisters in |
| [02:54.34] | Africa |
| [02:54.83] | Return the thought through the eye of a needle |
| [02:57.45] | For miles I thought and I just fought the people |
| [03:00.14] | Under the dark skies on a dark side |
| [03:02.44] | Not only there but right heres an apartheid |
| [03:04.07] | So now is the time for us to react |
| [03:07.26] | Take a trip through the mind and when you get back |
| [03:10.06] | Understand youre third eye seen all of that |
| [03:12.06] | It aint where youre from, its where youre at |
| [03:14.49] | Even the ghetto |
| [03:16.80] | Even the ghetto |
| [03:20.05] | No more props, I want property |
| [03:47.14] | In every borough, nobodys stopping me |
| [03:50.32] | Because Im thorough, rhymes are making real estate |
| [03:53.01] | For me to own |
| [03:54.07] | Wherever I bless a microphone |
| [03:55.13] | 007 is back and relaxing |
| [03:58.31] | On point n reactin and ready for action |
| [04:00.37] | Im so low key that you might not see me |
| [04:03.61] | Incognito and taking it easy |
| [04:06.29] | Quiet, its kept on a hush hush |
| [04:08.85] | In front of a crowd, I get loud, theres a bumrush |
| [04:10.79] | Be calm, keep a low pro, and play the background |
| [04:14.03] | Hopin the wack rapperll put the mic back down |
| [04:16.10] | So rip it, break it in half, go head and slam it |
| [04:19.41] | cause when its time to build, Im a mechanic |
| [04:21.46] | Im bonding and mending, attaching and blending |
| [04:23.40] | So many solos, there is no ending |
| [04:25.27] | People in my neighborhood, they know Im good |
| [04:28.82] | From london to hollywood, wherever I stood |
| [04:30.76] | Footprints remain on stage ever since |
| [04:33.94] | As I walk the street, I leave fossils and dents |
| [04:36.88] | When I had sex, I left my name on necks |
| [04:39.31] | My trademark was left throughout the projects |
| [04:41.87] | I used to get rich when I played celo |
| [04:44.24] | When I rolled 4, 5, 6, they go we know |
| [04:47.11] | So I collect my cash then slide |
| [04:49.54] | I got my back, my guns on my side |
| [04:52.85] | It shouldnt have to be like that |
| [04:54.40] | I guess it aint where youre from, its where |
| [04:56.65] | Youre at |
| [04:57.03] | Even the ghetto |
| [05:02.21] | Im from the ghetto |
| [05:35.90] | Word up, peace |