Dreamin'

Young Jeezy, Keyshia Cole

About Dreamin'

"Dreamin'" is a song by American rapper Young Jeezy's released as the third single from his second album The Inspiration. It features singer Keyshia Cole and is produced by The Runners. It samples Bill Summers' song "Dreaming". This beat was sampled in the song "Another Trill N*gga Gone", a Pimp C tribute by Young B. and A-Dub.


Year:
2006
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This one for the hood right here
Song dedicated to anybody out there that got some dreams
Don't give up on your dream's real talk
Ready, Keysh, let's go

Dreamin' (I must be)
Man, I must be
Dreamin', dreamin'
Dreamin' (I must be)
Man, I must be dreamin', dreamin' (yeah)

Born September twenty-eighth
My life far from great
No food on the table
So, we far from steak
But I'm so close to jail
It feels like I'm so close to hell
Mom's smoking rocks
Same shit I'm selling
So who's wrong
Her or me?
She addicted to the high
I'm addicted to the cash
I almost put my hands on her
When I caught her in my stash
How could I do her like that?
Lord knows I'm wrong
Why would I do her like that?
Lord knows she strong
I know it's been hard
But we made it, baby
Ten years clean
So she's still my lady
I must be dreamin'

Dreamin' (I must be)
Man, I must be
Dreamin', dreamin'
Dreamin' (I must be)
Man, I must be dreamin', dreamin' (yeah)

One thing about it
I got love for you, homey
Two things about it
I'll take a slug for you, homey
Look at you now
You're a business man
I'm proud of you, dog
Handle your business, man
You like the brother
I never, ever had
You try your best
And I'd still get mad
We risked it all together
Been through it all together
Caught cases and we still together
Headed out
I sleep while you drive
Me and my dog
Yeah, we chippin' on five
Remember back when we
Shared our clothes
Look at us now, nigga
We sell out shows

Dreamin' (I must be)
Man, I must be
Dreamin', dreamin'
Dreamin' (I must be)
Man, I must be dreamin', dreamin' (yeah)

I was young and dumb
Wit' a pocket full of cash
Posted on the block
Wit' a pocket full of glass
Full speed
Still runnin' from my past
But it's starting to catch up
Yeah, it's gainin' on my ass
There's two types of niggas
Predator and prey
I'm a predator
I pray three times a day
Mat Luke once said
"One day you'll have kids
And how you gon' explain
All that shit you did?"
I'm a soul survivor
Far from a crook
She always said
I was a lot smarter than I look
So I took my dreams
And made it some thousands
And took my life and made it an album

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Young Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins (born October 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) and a former member of BMF (Black Mafia Family). He began his career in 2001 under an independent label and joined Boyz 'N Da Hood in 2005, the same year his solo major label debut Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released. Its single "Soul Survivor", which featured Akon, became a top-ten hit in the US. more »

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Written by: ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, LARRY D. BATISTE, JAY JENKINS, CLAYTON DWIGHT RICHARDSON, BILL SUMMERS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Dreamin'" is a song by American rapper Young Jeezy from his second studio album, 'The Inspiration,' released in 2006.
Collaborative Efforts
The song features Keyshia Cole, a well-known R&B singer, who lends her vocals on the chorus.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the track managed to reach number 14 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 73 on the Hot 100, showcasing Jeezy's widespread popularity.
Songwriting Credits
"Dreamin'" was co-written by Young Jeezy, Keyshia Cole, and The Runners, who also produced the song.
Unique Sound
Unlike many of Jeezy's other songs, which typically boast a harder, more street-oriented sound, "Dreamin'" features a more soulful and melodic backdrop, thanks in large part to Cole's vocals and The Runners' production.
Lyrical Content
The track sees the rapper reflecting on his struggles and journey from the bottom to the top, offering listeners a more introspective side of him often unseen in his typical money-laden tracks.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Dreamin'" for its honest depiction of Jeezy's struggle and ambition, with Cole's soulful hook adding a powerful emotional punch to the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Dreamin'" further depicts the song's theme of struggle and aspiration, showing a young man dealing with the additional challenges of caring for a sibling alone.
Popular Sampling
The song samples Bill Summers' song, "Dreaming," a track full of soul and jazz influences.
Multi-Platinum Achievement
The album 'The Inspiration,' which features the song "Dreamin'," reached multi-platinum status, selling over 1.6 million units in the United States.

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