Elvis Presley’s Soul-Stirring Ballad: ‘In The Ghetto’ – A Poignant Narrative of Social Realities. 8u
The song then follows the young man as he grows up in the ghetto. He sees the violence and poverty all around him, and he becomes angry and resentful. He eventually buys a gun and steals a car, but he doesn’t get far. He is shot and killed by the police, and his mother cries over his body.
The song ends with the birth of another child in the ghetto. The cycle of poverty and violence continues.
“In the Ghetto” was a controversial song when it was released. Some people criticized it for being too negative and for promoting violence. However, others praised it for its realism and its powerful message. The song was a commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a critical success, winning the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1970.
Over the years, “In the Ghetto” has become one of Elvis Presley’s most popular and enduring songs. It has been covered by many other artists, including Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and U2. The song has also been featured in numerous films and TV shows.
“In the Ghetto” is a powerful song that remains relevant today. It is a reminder of the challenges faced by people living in poverty, and it is a call to action to address the root causes of violence in our society.
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As the snow flies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin’ A poor little baby child is born In the ghetto (In the ghetto)And his mama cries
‘Cause if there’s one thing that she don’t need It is another hungry mouth to feed In the ghetto (In the ghetto)People, don’t you understand
The child needs a helping hand Or he’ll grow to be an angry young man some day Take a look at you and me Are we too blind to see? Do we simply turn our heads And look the other wayWell, the world turns
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose Plays in the street as the cold wind blows In the ghetto (In the ghetto)AdvertisementAnd his hunger burns
So he starts to roam the streets at night And he learns how to steal And he learns how to fight In the ghetto (In the ghetto)Then one night in desperation
The young man breaks away He buys a gun, steals a car Tries to run, but he don’t get far And his mama criesAs a crowd gathers ’round an angry young man
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand In the ghetto (In the ghetto)And as her young man dies
(In the ghetto) On a cold and gray Chicago mornin’ Another little baby child is born In the ghetto (In the ghetto)And his mama cries
(In the ghetto) (In the ghetto) (Ah)