Story Behind The Song
I was thinking of what life was like when we were living in hard times trying to make it day to day.
Song Description
Life is hard in the ghetto, but the blues becomes the common denominator there. You want to get out, but sometimes you just can't.
| Song Length |
4:29 |
Genre |
Blues - Rock, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Depressing |
Similar Artists |
B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Born in the city. Raised here on this block.
When the man comes for repossession, 'round here he don't even knock.
We were born in the city. Raised right here on this block.
You know the livin' ain't easy, and the blues is all we've got.
There was a noise from down the basement last night, a shout from down the stairs.
Nobody even moved an angry inch 'round here nobody cares.
Born in the city.
Raised right here on this ghetto block.
You know the livin' ain't easy, and the blues is all we've got.
Big legged woman comin' up to my door givin' me a good sensation.
You know tonight we gonna be gettin' ours for sure.
Born in the city.
Raised on this ghetto block.
You know the livin' ain't easy, and the blues is all we've got.
If I could leave tonight I'd be long gone, I'd be on that midnight train.
But I ain't got a doggone cent to my name, just got trouble on the brain.
Born in the city.
Raised right here on this ghetto block.
You know the livin' ain't easy, and the blues is all we've got.