In the Ghetto, I'd been trying to write for years.

I had always wanted to write a song called 'The Vicious Circle'. I always thought it was like, the kids are born there, they grow up there, they die there.

Who discreetly whispers you forgot to zip up your pants? You babe, you're my bestest friend.

Elvis was just like a big old kid. It was like he never got past 19, I don't think, in a lotta ways.

Baby, baby, don't get hooked on me, cause I'll just use you then I'll set you free.

Before you went to work this morning in the city, did you spend some time with your family? Did you kiss your wife and tell her that she's pretty?

In the Ghetto, I'd been trying to write for years.