City Lights
B.LaY Lyrics


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[Redman]
I'm rollin' in my ride, my eyes real chinky
Hit 145, bout like 12 twinkies
Today a good day, I know don't jinx it
I will keep a smith, just like J Pinkett
Baby without blinking, I do it my way
I shit on folks, the opposite of arcade
I'm rude pardon me, I'm too hood doc
On your mind all the time, like ?
Who am I
That nigga to fly
My mama gave birth on Continental Airlines
I ain't lyin'
I'm back boy, you hit the backboard
I'm all swish make a memo on your blackboard
This class here nigga is for the underground
UGK, Doc & Meth locking the summer down
And I ain't playin' games homie, so get it right
Cause I get Toed up under city lights, I I get Toed up under city lights

[Method Man]
Yo, I dropped in 95, now I'm on 95
South in the dirty been ridin' dirty since dirty died
I guess you dirty my nigga, heard me I'm certified
And when I ride I'm wit Reggie Noble, New Jersey drive
I make it happen homie, I take you back when I was wearing Pony's
And the older niggas be snapping on me
How many rapper know me? I know a cash on
Face is the game I take it, and Holy matrimony
And now can't nothing hold me, I foss with UGK
Some dudes are more like Kobe, I'm more like ?
You either in it pimpin'or you just in the way
I love this life that I'm livin', your shit can end today
Two things to know about me, I guess I never change
And keep this money like Southern Cali, it never rain
See, I ain't playin games wit ya, so get it right
And I get Toed up under city lights, I I get Toed up up on the city lights

[Bun B]
Yeah, UGK 4 Life
R.I.P. to da Pimp
For the king of the trill is up in this bitch
Drop the top and I hit the switch
You see my leather seats tuck and stitch
Texas niggas, we getting rich
Fuck a hater man, fuck a snitch
G code nigga we don't love the po po
No more swag man, pass the do do
We keep it super tight like ?
I'm bout my Doe hoe so don't play wit my bread man
I been tryin' to stop the violence nowadays so instead
I'm popin' a truck and grabbing that chopper wit an AK to your head
I'd rather be laying up in the bed wit you baby and making head
Yeah, my Cadillac cold candy painted dripping like burning dick
Mt steerlin' wheel is wood grain I grip it and turn it quick
I'm riding 4s both black and yellow stripes like a Steeler
And as far as rims go, I'm a 84 wheeler
A slab peller when I mash out in the cadi lean
And back up on leather man I'm smoking on a fatty




It's UGK 4 Life if you ain't know you'd better get it right
(Why?) I get Toed up under city lights, I I get ? up on the city lights

Overall Meaning

The song "City Lights" by B.LaY featuring Redman, Method Man, and Bun B is a tribute to living life on one's own terms, against all odds. Each verse celebrates personal victories and acknowledges hardships that come with being from the streets. The term "toed up" means to be drunk or heavily intoxicated, but in this song, it represents a state of mind where the artists are fully in the moment, enjoying the fruits of their labor.


Redman's verse describes his success and dominance in the rap game. He boasts about having a unique style, showing no mercy to others, and always doing things his way. He also references Jada Pinkett Smith, suggesting he won't back down from anyone, just like Mrs. Smith's character Niobe in The Matrix Reloaded. Method Man shares his story of coming from nothing but now being certified as a legitimate artist. He speaks to the importance of loyalty and taking advantage of opportunities. Bun B's verse leans into his Southern roots, promoting his love of cars, money, and the G code, which is a street code of conduct emphasizing honor and respect.


Overall, "City Lights" is a celebration of individuality, independence, and triumph over adversity. The song's title suggests that the metaphorical lights of the city often act as symbols of hope and inspiration for those struggling to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm rollin' in my ride, my eyes real chinky
I am driving, and my eyes appear to be slanted


Hit 145, bout like 12 twinkies
I am driving at a high speed of 145 mph, similar to the number of 12 Twinkies


Today a good day, I know don't jinx it
Today is a good day, and I do not want to spoil it by doing something that might bring bad luck.


I will keep a smith, just like J Pinkett
I will carry a Smith & Wesson gun, just like Jada Pinkett carried one in the movie "Set it Off"


Baby without blinking, I do it my way
I do things in my own unique way without hesitation


I shit on folks, the opposite of arcade
I dominate and surpass others, as opposed to an arcade game where one competes with others


I'm rude pardon me, I'm too hood doc
I apologize for my rudeness, but it is because I come from a rough neighborhood


On your mind all the time, like ?
I am always on your mind, like an unknown comparison


That nigga to fly
I am that cool and fly dude


My mama gave birth on Continental Airlines
My mother gave birth while on a Continental Airlines flight


I ain't lyin'
I am not lying


I'm back boy, you hit the backboard
I am back and unstoppable, and you miss the mark when trying to match up to me


I'm all swish make a memo on your blackboard
I dominate every shot I take, making a note on your blackboard as a reminder


This class here nigga is for the underground
This music class is for those who are underground, and not mainstream


UGK, Doc & Meth locking the summer down
UGK, Method Man, and Redman are taking over the summer with their music


And I ain't playin' games homie, so get it right
I am not kidding around, so understand me correctly


Cause I get Toed up under city lights, I I get Toed up under city lights
I enjoy getting messed up under the bright lights of the city.


Yo, I dropped in 95, now I'm on 95
I started my music career in 1995, and now I am driving on Interstate 95


South in the dirty been ridin' dirty since dirty died
I am driving south in the dirty (dirty south), and have been driving recklessly since rapper Pimp C died


I guess you dirty my nigga, heard me I'm certified
Perhaps you did not catch on to what I am doing, but I am a certified musician


And when I ride I'm wit Reggie Noble, New Jersey drive
When I am on my ride, I am with Reggie Noble and we are driving through New Jersey


I make it happen homie, I take you back when I was wearing Pony's
I am not talk, but action. I can take you back to a time when I wore Pony shoes


And the older niggas be snapping on me
The older rappers used to pick on me


How many rapper know me? I know a cash on
A lot of rappers know who I am, and I am very wealthy


Face is the game I take it, and Holy matrimony
I am a player and I am in it for the fun of it, and Holy matrimony is not my style


And now can't nothing hold me, I foss with UGK
Nothing can stop me now, and I am hanging out with UGK


Some dudes are more like Kobe, I'm more like ?
Some rappers are more like Kobe Bryant, and I am different in some unknown way


You either in it pimpin'or you just in the way
You are either living the pimp lifestyle, or you are not relevant


I love this life that I'm livin', your shit can end today
I love my lifestyle, but your life can end at any moment


Two things to know about me, I guess I never change
There are two things to know about me: I never change, and you will not know unless you get to know me


And keep this money like Southern Cali, it never rain
I hold onto my money like Southern California, where it never rains


See, I ain't playin games wit ya, so get it right
I am serious, so make sure you understand me


And I get Toed up under city lights, I I get Toed up up on the city lights
I like to party and get messed up under the bright lights of the city


Yeah, UGK 4 Life
I represent UGK for life


R.I.P. to da Pimp
Rest in peace to Pimp C


For the king of the trill is up in this bitch
I am the king of the trill, and I am present and involved


Drop the top and I hit the switch
I lower the convertible top and activate the hydraulics


You see my leather seats tuck and stitch
My leather seats are tucked and stitched


Texas niggas, we getting rich
We, Texas rappers, are making a lot of money


Fuck a hater man, fuck a snitch
I do not care for haters or snitches, so fuck them


G code nigga we don't love the po po
We follow the gangster code and do not support the police


No more swag man, pass the do do
We do not care about swag anymore, pass the weed.


We keep it super tight like ?
We keep our crew and lifestyle very tight, like an unknown comparison


I'm bout my Doe hoe so don't play wit my bread man
I am all about my money, so do not mess with my funds


I been tryin' to stop the violence nowadays so instead
I have been trying to stop violence lately, so I have found a different way to handle things


I'm popin' a truck and grabbing that chopper wit an AK to your head
I am opening my trunk and grabbing my automatic weapon loaded with an AK-47 to your head


I'd rather be laying up in the bed wit you baby and making head
I would rather be laying in bed with you, and receiving oral sex


Yeah, my Cadillac cold candy painted dripping like burning dick
My Cadillac is painted a cold candy color and it looks like there is fluid dripping down, like a burning penis


Mt steerlin' wheel is wood grain I grip it and turn it quick
My steering wheel is made of wood grain and I grip it tightly and turn it quickly


I'm riding 4s both black and yellow stripes like a Steeler
I am riding on 4 rims that are black and yellow, like the colors of a Pittsburgh Steelers outfit


And as far as rims go, I'm a 84 wheeler
When it comes to rims, I have 84 of them, like an 18-wheeler truck


A slab peller when I mash out in the cadi lean
I am a fancy car lover, and when I step out of my Cadi, it is leaning to one side


And back up on leather man I'm smoking on a fatty
I am sitting on leather seats and smoking a large joint


It's UGK 4 Life if you ain't know you'd better get it right
It is UGK (Underground Kingz) for life, so if you were not aware, make sure you understand me


(Why?) I get Toed up under city lights, I I get ? up on the city lights
I enjoy getting messed up under the bright lights of the city with no specific comparison.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BARRIERE, CHAD BUTLER, BERNARD FREEMAN, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, CHRISTOPHER JASPER, WILLIAM LARSEN, REGGIE NOBLE, CLIFFORD SMITH

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