On The Block
A.G. Lyrics

Inglewood
The song's setting is in Inglewood, California.

I won't stop 'til I get to the top
The singer aims to achieve success and will not give up until she reaches the top.

I'm so I'm so Becky from the block
The singer, despite achieving success and popularity, still holds onto her roots and background.

Always had a little, but I want a lot
The singer was not born into wealth but has aspirations to achieve it in the future.

No matter where I go I know where I came from
The singer is proud of her background and will always be grounded because of it.

Yo, first grade, Oak street elementary
The singer reminisces her early childhood days, where she attended school at Oak Street Elementary.

A few blocks from the Inglewood cemetery
The school was situated a few blocks away from the Inglewood cemetery.

I lived through hard times, according to my memory
During her childhood, the singer had faced difficult times, as she remembers.

Then I learned to rhyme like I'm reading up the dictionary
The singer learned to rap and write lyrics by reading the dictionary.

I still walk to the Kelso Market
The singer still goes to Kelso Market despite achieving success.

Even though I get to walk them red carpets
Despite attending red carpet events, the singer still frequents the Kelso Market.

My family lived in my grandpa's garage
The singer's family used to live in her grandfather's garage.

So I started working just to help out my pops
In order to support her family, the singer started working at a young age.

It all started when my grandpa crossed over
The singer's career path began after her grandfather passed away.

Now one day I'ma be a crossover
The singer aspires to achieve worldwide success in her career.

Right now it's just who is that girl?
The singer is currently lesser-known and unrecognized by many.

But one day I'ma be all around the world
The singer aims to achieve worldwide success and fame through her music.

One thing's for sure, I'ma always be me
The singer intends to stay true to her roots and identity despite achieving success.

That what's up? Becky, Becky, Becky G
The singer's nickname is Becky G, which she repeats multiple times in this song.

Yo, what you know about the In-N-Out life?
The singer asks the audience whether they know about the fast-food chain In-N-Out burgers she grew up eating.

And what you know about that 405 drive?
The singer references the highway 405, which is a well-known roadway in California.

My life is changing quickly right before my eyes
The singer's life is rapidly changing before her, as she gains more success.

It hits me every time that I'm on Hollywood and Vine
The singer feels overwhelmed with emotion and awe when she visits the famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood, California.

If you wanna date me, you gotta ask my Daddy
The singer's father is protective of her, and any potential suitors need to seek his permission before dating her.

And my 30 uncles, you can meet them in an alley
The singer highlights the number of uncles she has and warns any potential suitors that they would have to face an intimidating number of family members.

And one day I'ma bring home a Grammy
The singer aims to achieve worldwide recognition by winning a prestigious music award - the Grammy.

But no matter what I'll be bringing home Randy's
The singer will always bring home baked goods from the famous donut shop Randy's.

Donuts, so what? Holler when you see me
The singer is proud to enjoy Randy's donuts and invites people to approach her when they see her.

I'm still the same B, even when I'm on TV
The singer asserts that despite her fame and success, she remains true to herself and her identity.

Still rocking Js with my diamonds and pearls
The singer dresses in a unique way, pairing sneakers with expensive jewelry.

You can take me out the hood, but not the hood out of the girl
Although she has achieved success and moved away from her neighborhood, the singer still holds on to her roots and culture.

Yes I love sushi, love my calamari
The singer enjoys sushi and calamari, which is seafood served in different ways.

But ain't no better chef than my very own mommy
The singer believes that no one can outdo her mother in cooking, showcasing her love and appreciation for her mother's culinary skills.

If you can't catch me roaming in my barrio
The singer often visits her hometown or barrio and encourages others to look for her there.

I'm with my litas praying the Rosario
The singer prays the Rosary with her grandma, an old lady whom she fondly calls litas.

Inglewood, Cali girl for life
The singer declares her love for Inglewood and refers to herself as a California girl.

Shout outs to Jennifer Lopez
The singer references and shows love for Jennifer Lopez, a popular Hispanic artist.

Latinos stand up
The singer shouts out to her Latino heritage and encourages her fellow Latinos to stand up.

West side
The singer shows love for the west side neighborhood in California.

Yea, yea, L.A.
The singer shows love for the city of Los Angeles.