The song illustrates the "drug dealer's destiny" and the relentless pursuit of wealth as a means of escape.
"Street dreams are made of theseNiggas push Bimmers and 300 E'sA drug dealer's destiny is reachin' a keyEverybody's lookin' for somethin'Street dreams are made of theseShorties on they knees for niggas with big cheeseWho am I to disagree?Everybody's lookin' for somethin'" Nas - Street Dreams
Some versions include a third verse that further details his transition from the block to the top of the rap game. The song illustrates the "drug dealer's destiny" and