Ghetto (Tired of Crying)

[Intro] Which part mi grow Long rifle a shrub out Regular people head shell out And if yo eye no big Always haffi look out Yuh no know fi yuh head book out (Chorus) Which part mi grow Ghetto, bare mad people mi know Ghetto, wickeder than action show Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying Hungry days wi know Ghetto, pon crackers and water wi grow Ghetto, if a badness wi a pro Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying (Verse 1) Information no give People no care who drop out Fi keep life yo keep yo mouth Informer dead, get dem eye shot out Or more time dem tongue cut out Dre SKull dem place yah no easy Police dem ever a pree wi Innocent dead weekly Believe mi (Chorus) Which part mi grow Ghetto, bare mad people mi know Ghetto, wickeder than action show Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying Hungry days wi know Ghetto, pon crackers and water wi grow Ghetto, if a badness wi a pro Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying (Verse 2) Blood shed, it hurt mi heart Nuff youth life stop a the early path Police shoot innocent seh him gun go off Then later him and the sup a laugh Ghetto youth cyaa find work every funds cut off Plus the system a pressure wi nuh bomboclaat The only way fi survive a fi brake the law Government tek man fi Santa Clause (Chorus) Which part mi grow Ghetto, bare mad people mi know Ghetto, wickeder than action show Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying Hungry days wi know Ghetto, pon crackers and water wi grow Ghetto, if a badness wi a pro Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying (Verse 3) Mi haffi tell dem bout the zink fence and the trench Baby mother cry fi the expense No baby father fi give dem no help Weh dem deh? GP a rub sentence Power struggle meck every endz move tense So no man nah own no house nor Benz A more funeral, more dead body pack up Everyday a romans wi salary a spend (Chorus) Which part mi grow Ghetto, bare mad people mi know Ghetto, wickeder than action show Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying Hungry days wi know Ghetto, pon crackers and water wi grow Ghetto, if a badness wi a pro Ghetto, mi seh the ghetto dem tired of crying SONG MEANING In “Ghetto (Tired of Crying),” Popcaan delivers an emotional and reflective message about the harsh realities of life in the ghetto. The song speaks to the pain, suffering, and struggles that people face daily in impoverished communities. Popcaan expresses deep fatigue with the constant loss, violence, and lack of opportunity—capturing the sorrow of seeing friends die and dreams crushed. His lyrics are both a cry for help and a call for change, highlighting systemic injustice while also showing resilience and a desire for a better future. The track blends vulnerability with strength, making it a powerful anthem for the voiceless in marginalized areas.