This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I used to watch TV and see the superstars
Three story mansions and fancy cars
Now picture that, a Geto boy walking that life G
Coming up in a house full of negativity
Everybody drinking, everybody smoking
Everybody cussin' and fussin', like hell I'm hopin'
That I can raise up outta this mess
I'm too damn young to be distressed, and oh yes
I went and got what I thought was mine
Did the crime, the time, and a mother fucker didn't whine
But fuck that shit, the jailhouse ain't for me
I got places to go, and people to see
Want to make millions, and live to see my grandchildren
That's the mother fucking dream that I'm building
Anybody ain't with that, can step the fuck back
It's 41 for the po' one never cries
I used to dream about getting that cash
And buy my mamma a crib, and I did before she passed
The good life has no equivalent
It ain't a fantasy no more because I'm living it
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
He said he'd open opportunities
But to me ain't no open opportunities
So shut your Mickey D's down in my communities
'Cause it ain't helping feed me or my family
And that's the reala
And you can give a twelve gauge to a nigga
Ain't got scrilla
And now you got a born killer
Cap peela
And while you build your penitentiaries for my children
I plant seeds for my children
So when they cross these roads, they'll be prepared
And never show no respect for these hoes who never cared for
'Cause they only come around to the black folks
When they run they campaign and they lack votes
Once you vote 'em in they don't know
Once you vote 'em in they can't do jack for you
I guess it's true when they tell me you don't fight fair
You turn my ghetto fantasy into a nightmare
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
Geto days keep ghetto thoughts relevant
But Geto ways make murdering prevalent
You feel me?
I been through many Geto episodes all the same
When will niggas learn to use they mind and maintain?
See you're always on the defense
Relying on your street sense
I told you once to use them sense to make dollars
Not to make a mother holler
That hard shit's kinda hard to swallow
Tomorrow there'll be more killings in the hood
From child abuse to drug dealings, it ain't good
They want to see us stuck, shit out of luck
Can't nobody ever say I didn't try to give a fuck
'Cause I did and I do
The rest is up to you
No matter what you do to your hood, stay true
And you'll make it, can't nobody take it
Geto fantasies become realities, if you don't let 'em shake it
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
Three story mansions and fancy cars
Now picture that, a Geto boy walking that life G
Coming up in a house full of negativity
Everybody drinking, everybody smoking
Everybody cussin' and fussin', like hell I'm hopin'
That I can raise up outta this mess
I'm too damn young to be distressed, and oh yes
I went and got what I thought was mine
Did the crime, the time, and a mother fucker didn't whine
But fuck that shit, the jailhouse ain't for me
I got places to go, and people to see
Want to make millions, and live to see my grandchildren
That's the mother fucking dream that I'm building
Anybody ain't with that, can step the fuck back
It's 41 for the po' one never cries
I used to dream about getting that cash
And buy my mamma a crib, and I did before she passed
The good life has no equivalent
It ain't a fantasy no more because I'm living it
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
He said he'd open opportunities
But to me ain't no open opportunities
So shut your Mickey D's down in my communities
'Cause it ain't helping feed me or my family
And that's the reala
And you can give a twelve gauge to a nigga
Ain't got scrilla
And now you got a born killer
Cap peela
And while you build your penitentiaries for my children
I plant seeds for my children
So when they cross these roads, they'll be prepared
And never show no respect for these hoes who never cared for
'Cause they only come around to the black folks
When they run they campaign and they lack votes
Once you vote 'em in they don't know
Once you vote 'em in they can't do jack for you
I guess it's true when they tell me you don't fight fair
You turn my ghetto fantasy into a nightmare
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
Geto days keep ghetto thoughts relevant
But Geto ways make murdering prevalent
You feel me?
I been through many Geto episodes all the same
When will niggas learn to use they mind and maintain?
See you're always on the defense
Relying on your street sense
I told you once to use them sense to make dollars
Not to make a mother holler
That hard shit's kinda hard to swallow
Tomorrow there'll be more killings in the hood
From child abuse to drug dealings, it ain't good
They want to see us stuck, shit out of luck
Can't nobody ever say I didn't try to give a fuck
'Cause I did and I do
The rest is up to you
No matter what you do to your hood, stay true
And you'll make it, can't nobody take it
Geto fantasies become realities, if you don't let 'em shake it
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no, Geto fantasy
Geto fantasies
But love don't live here any more
Oh no no no Geto fantasy
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Geto Fantasy Lyrics as written by Willie Dennis Mike Dean
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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