Discover the story of the song > Ghetto Bird – Ice Cube

The lyrics are about the protagonist being chased by a police helicopter (referred to as the "ghetto bird") while he tries to evade arrest. He drives through different neighbourhoods, hides in people's houses, and even has to pull out his weapon to defend himself. Throughout the song, he expresses his frustration with the police and their use of military force in the community. Despite being constantly chased by the helicopter, he refuses to give up and continues to resist.