Common, Nas - Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas)

[00:02.51] Ghetto dreams, ghetto ghetto dreams [00:05.64] Ghetto niggas' dreams from the hood [00:20.26] I want a bitch that look good and cook good [00:22.42] Cinderella fancy but she still look hood [00:24.82] Butt naked in the kitchen flipping pancakes [00:26.83] Plus she tricking from the dough that her man makes [00:29.71] We got our own handshake, her titties ain't fake [00:34.27] Fucking in the car 'cause we just can't wait [00:36.52] To get home early in the morn' getting stoned [00:37.83] Pretty with her eyes low, running by Bible [00:39.63] The type of bitch that Big said he would die for [00:41.78] Is the type that I would rather stay alive for [00:44.25] Tats on her back, looking all tribal [00:46.49] She know shoes like she know survival [00:48.74] Well, put together, she weathers the storm [00:51.09] Seen her brother die so forever she's strong [00:53.57] Hear Beyonce's song and she gotta perform [00:55.58] Whether fucking or fighting, we getting it on [00:58.58] Ghetto dreams, ghetto ghetto dreams [01:01.80] Ghetto niggas' dreams from the hood [01:18.13] I don't even say shit, she can feel it [01:20.47] I toss the realest, toenails acrylic [01:22.46] Ass is a weapon and it's hard to conceal it [01:24.86] Baby in one arm, the other is a skillet [01:27.51] Fried chicken, macaroni, raised on the back of Stony [01:29.84] Ghetto press, she's my Apollonia [01:32.62] Like trigger had the back of Tony Montana [01:34.57] Reminded me a me of my, of my mama [01:36.91] Knowing the drama like she know when to joke [01:39.65] Steal a nigga's squares, not wanting me to smoke [01:42.18] I poke my head out of Benzes [01:44.33] Streets that I know who my friends is [01:46.49] In this love for the money, power and clothes [01:49.05] A ghetto housewife watch reality shows [01:51.66] She might get to snapping when the cabinets ain't closed [01:54.51] When the cameras start snapping, she's ready to pose [01:58.08] Ghetto dreams, ghetto ghetto dreams [02:09.18] Ghetto niggas' dreams from the hood [02:16.59] I notice all my flaws when it comes to writing rhymes [02:19.11] Subject matter be changing too quickly at times [02:20.90] So I keep it strictly 'bout dimes and stick to the story [02:23.83] Call me a pro in the pussy category [02:25.99] Had explicit experiences I shouldn't mention [02:28.56] For me, getting women turned from sport to addiction [02:31.22] Powerful women playing the roles of submission [02:33.53] Lawyers on leashes, congress, women inflicting [02:35.65] Pain onto my game wanted and I'm sadistic [02:38.00] They liked it, they diked it, devices twisted [02:40.41] 'Til I get a nice chick, to get me on some nice shit [02:43.34] Crib raising kids, Labrador behind the white fence [02:45.90] But I'm still single, looking for Cleopatra [02:48.04] African Queen, yo look at me, I'm a bachelor [02:50.32] Y'all niggas in trouble, keep your girls behind closed doors [02:53.37] Cross your fingers, be happy I haven't chose yours [02:55.31] She love glamor, bought her Vera Wang sandals [02:58.03] Valentino bags is my etiquette, my manors [03:00.22] Half hood, half class, photographers' cameras [03:02.83] Caught us out there, the spotlight, hope she can handle this [03:04.51] She can join me, red carpet at my next non-profit [03:07.14] Events having sponsored have some alcohol product [03:10.28] Jumping out a Bentley with some fresh red bottoms [03:12.20] You live your dream with me when you are just in the projects [03:14.68] Ghetto dreams, ghetto ghetto dreams [03:31.78] Ghetto niggas' dreams from the hood [03:52.25]