For these ghetto girls and boys I’m rapping round the world for
Africa to New York, Haiti, then I detour
Oakland out to Auckland, Gaza Strip to Detroit

from Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On Lyrics on Rap Genius

Cities Lupe has hit on tour — also an international “who’s who” of ghettoes

Furthermore, Oakland/Auckland rhymes, and Detroit and the Gaza Strip are both cities with large Arab populations.

Lupe Fiasco, being Muslim, has strong feelings about what’s going on in the Gaza Strip — which he refers to again in “Words I Never Said”.
For those who aren’t up on their geography, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city.

To help improve the meaning of these lyrics, visit "The Show Goes On" by Lupe Fiasco Lyrics and leave a comment on the lyrics box