Ghetto Man | Marvin Sease Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Publish date: 2024-05-03

Ghetto Man
Marvin Sease Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Hello, baby?
How u doin'?
Aw, that's so nice.
Yes, I'm fine,
No, I'm just layin' here thinkin'
About the things we talked about,
Last night, yeah,
And, baby, I couldn't help from wonderin' do you still feel the same way? Listen.

Girl, you said, you want me, you said you want me,
To be your man,
Yes, you did,
And you said, you want me, you said you want me,
You want me to marry you,
Now I don't mind doin' that baby,
But there is, something, there is somethin',
I think I'd better tell you,
Right now

I'm just a ghetto man,
That's all I am,
Singing in this ghetto town, yes I am.

I'm just a ghetto man,
That's all I am,
Living in this ghetto town.

Baby, please, remember this,
Diamond rings I can't give you, no, I can't,
Because I only made a few ghetto plans
And they don't include diamond rings honey, a whole lot of money,
I cant give you, no, I can't
Because I only made a few ghetto plans, yes, I did,
That's the reason why, oh I'm lookin',
I got to keep lookin', for me a ghetto woman,
I know she'll understand.
A new car I can't give you, I can't afford it, baby
Because I only made a few ghetto plans,
And they don't include a new car, honey,
A whole lotta things, that girl should have,
I can't give,
Because I made ghetto plans, yes, I did
But if it's love you're lookin for,
I want you to come on, come on, and let me love you.
Baby, please remember this,
I'm just a ghetto man, I don't have much,
Because I made ghetto plans,
But I'm willin' to share with you honey,
If it's love you're lookin for I want you to come on,
Let me take you to my paradise,
Let me be your man, baby, but remember,
I'm just a ghetto man, that's all I am,
Singing in this ghetto town,
I just wanna remind you one more time, baby,
I'm just a ghetto man,

Baby I cant give u a lot of things,

Because I made ghetto plans
Don't you ever forget that, baby, whoa, I'm a ghetto man
I don't have much, but I'm willing to share with you,

You see baby, most men can give you a whole lot of things
But I'm just plain ole marvin, baby,
You see I don't live in Hollywood or London or Paris or Rome,
You see, baby, I live right here in the ghetto,
I cant afford to eat the best of food,
Sometimes I eat beans out of the can,
So, if you don't mind that.

Come on but remember, I'm just a ghetto man, that's all I am
Livin' in this ghetto town,
Don't you ever forget that baby, girl, oh,
I'm a ghetto man,
I work hard for what I got girl, um hmm,

Can I say it one more time, baby, girl, oh girl,
I'm just a ghetto man, that's all I am


Overall Meaning

Marvin Sease's "Ghetto Man" is a song about a man from the ghetto who falls in love with a woman and wants to be with her, but he's aware of his limitations due to his upbringing. He knows that he cannot provide her with the materialistic things that society deems valuable, such as diamond rings or a new car, because he has only made a few "ghetto plans". Despite this, he's willing to share his life with her and take her to his paradise, which is essentially his world in the ghetto.


The lyrics evoke a deep sense of honesty, vulnerability, and self-awareness. The singer is aware of his place in society and his limitations, yet he's not afraid to be himself and express his love to the woman. He highlights that most men can give plenty of worldly possessions, but he's authentic and transparent about who he is and where he comes from. He's not ashamed of his upbringing, and he's not afraid to share his corner of the world with the one he loves.


Overall, "Ghetto Man" is a song that speaks on the importance of being authentic and true to oneself, despite societal pressures to fit into a mold. It shows that love can exist and thrive in any setting, and that materialistic things do not define the depth of a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, baby?
Starting conversation with the listener


How u doin'?
Asking how the listener is doing


Aw, that's so nice.
Reacting positively to the listener's response


Yes, I'm fine,
Answering the listener's initial question


No, I'm just layin' here thinkin'
Explaining what they are currently doing


About the things we talked about,
Thinking about the previous conversation with the listener


Last night, yeah,
Specifying the time of the conversation


And, baby, I couldn't help from wonderin' do you still feel the same way?
Asking the listener if they still have the same feelings


Listen.
Drawing the listener's attention to the upcoming message


Girl, you said, you want me, you said you want me,
Referring to a previous statement made by the listener


To be your man,
Clarifying the listener's previous statement


Yes, you did,
Confirming the listener's statement


And you said, you want me, you said you want me,
Referring to another statement made by the listener


You want me to marry you,
Clarifying the listener's previous statement


Now I don't mind doin' that baby,
Agreeing to the listener's request


But there is, something, there is somethin',
Hinting at future issues or concerns


I think I'd better tell you,
Preparing the listener for upcoming news


Right now
Clarifying that the news will be delivered immediately


I'm just a ghetto man,
Describing oneself as a part of a lower socioeconomic class


That's all I am,
Emphasizing the previous statement


Singing in this ghetto town, yes I am.
Describing one's current state of being


Baby, please, remember this,
Asking the listener to pay attention


Diamond rings I can't give you, no, I can't,
Listing objects that cannot be provided to the listener


Because I only made a few ghetto plans
Explaining the reasons behind the restrictions


And they don't include diamond rings honey, a whole lot of money,
Further explaining the reasons behind the restrictions


I can't give you, no, I can't
Reiterating the fact that the aforementioned objects cannot be provided


Because I made few ghetto plans, yes, I did,
Restating reasons behind the restrictions


That's the reason why, oh I'm lookin',
Stating a reason for current behavior


I got to keep lookin', for me a ghetto woman,
Showing preference for a partner from a similar social background


I know she'll understand.
Expressing confidence in a potential partner


A new car I can't give you, I can't afford it, baby
Repeating that certain objects cannot be provided to the listener


Because I only made a few ghetto plans,
Reiterating that the reasons behind the restrictions are predetermined


And they don't include a new car, honey,
Stating a specific restriction


A whole lotta things, that girl should have, I can't give,
Listing more objects that cannot be provided


Because I made ghetto plans, yes, I did
Reiterating that the restrictions are predetermined


But if it's love you're lookin for, I want you to come on, come on, and let me love you.
Offering love instead of material objects


Baby, please remember this,
Reiterating the importance of the upcoming message


I'm just a ghetto man, I don't have much,
Restating one's current socioeconomic background


Because I made ghetto plans,
Reiterating reasons behind the restrictions


But I'm willin' to share with you honey,
Offering to share within one's means


If it's love you're lookin for I want you to come on,
Emphasizing the importance of love


Let me take you to my paradise,
Promising to provide happiness regardless of possessions


Let me be your man, baby, but remember,
Offering companionship with restrictions


I'm just a ghetto man, that's all I am,
Stating one's socioeconomic background again


Singing in this ghetto town,
Using music as a form of expression in one's current situation


I just wanna remind you one more time, baby,
Reiterating the main message


I'm just a ghetto man,
Restating one's socioeconomic background


Baby I cant give u a lot of things,
Reiterating the restrictions


Because I made ghetto plans
Emphasizing predetermined reasons for the restrictions


Don't you ever forget that, baby, whoa, I'm a ghetto man
Reminding the listener of the singer's social background


I don't have much, but I'm willing to share with you,
Offering to share what they do have


You see baby, most men can give you a whole lot of things
Comparing oneself to others


But I'm just plain ole marvin, baby,
Emphasizing that they are not like most men


You see I don't live in Hollywood or London or Paris or Rome,
Stating that their lifestyle differs from others in popular culture


You see, baby, I live right here in the ghetto,
Emphasizing the importance of one's physical location and community


I cant afford to eat the best of food,
Listing another personal restriction due to socioeconomic background


Sometimes I eat beans out of the can,
Further describing personal limitations


So, if you don't mind that.
Asking for the listener's acceptance despite the artists limitations


Livin' in this ghetto town,
Restating that they are part of a lower socioeconomic class


Don't you ever forget that baby, girl, oh,
Reiterating the artist's background to the listener


I'm a ghetto man,
Restating one's socioeconomic background


I work hard for what I got girl, um hmm,
Emphasizing the singer's work ethic and dedication


Can I say it one more time, baby, girl, oh girl,
Reiterating the main message


I'm just a ghetto man, that's all I am
Stating one's socioeconomic background one last time


Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARVIN SEASE

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