Don't you know
That it's true
That for me
And for you
The world is a ghetto

from BJ The Chicago Kid (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) – The World is a Ghetto on Rap Genius

No matter where or who we are in the world, everyone suffers their own pains, whether through violence, poverty, emotional struggle, or an array of other crises.

The image of the ghetto is used here as a metaphor for universal strife.

To help improve the meaning of these lyrics, visit "The World is a Ghetto" by BJ The Chicago Kid (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) and leave a comment on the lyrics box