The City
Bazanji Lyrics


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I'm hoping I won't let you go,
I left my heart in the city,
But soon enough I'll hold you close,
It's Alright Alright Alright Alright, yeah

Yeah, yeah,
Said I was raised in the days of Myspace and screen names,
Back then when I was only worried 'bout my top friends,
Now my circle is gettin' smaller all these people actin' fake man,
And to be honest I don't even have a top 10,
Me against the world I've been doin' what I really love,
Haters been hidin' behind the screen man they movie cuts,
And when I'm back at home it never feels the same cuz,
We been doin' our own thing tryna stay up,
I wanna go back to days with no grades, we order the kids meal, play ball that's all day now,
I'm stuck lookin' at this Instagram page but these likes on my picture don't result in gettin' paid now,
I've been wonderin' where the party at cuz all of my concerns got me wonderin' where they got the Bacardi at,
So go and pour another drink just to get away, we gotta live it up, Carolina here to stay.

I'm hoping I won't let you go,
I left my heart in the city,
But soon enough I'll hold you close,
It's Alright Alright Alright Alright, yeah

I've been the truest dude back since I was shootin' hoops,
Newest shoes you know what I've been goin' through,

And it's for the team, know I go for my dreams,
I've been on tours and screens but I'm more than it seems,
She talk business and that's what I'm about kid,
It ain't for the money it's for helpin' out kids,
Get what they deserve, I'm sick with every word,
And if I ain't real you ain't gotta play this verse,
I'm more formal raps is post mortal,
I kill flows they say fame's to smash more hoes,
I teleport over most artists kid,
Deliver dope lines just like the post office did whether it's,
On the track or streets I keep it authentic,
I did some things in the past I gotta repent it,
But no man's perfect that's why I'm still alive to,
To keep reflectin', to keep this car in drive and

I'm hoping I won't let you go,
I left my heart in the city,




But soon enough I'll hold you close,
It's Alright Alright Alright Alright, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Bazanji's song The City, the lyrics describe the artist's internal struggle between his love for the fast-paced urban lifestyle and his desire to hold onto genuine connections with others. In the opening lines, he confesses the fear of losing someone he loves while acknowledging that his heart remains in the city. The chorus then reassures both himself and his loved one that they will be reunited soon.


The continued narrative then jumps into the artist's reminiscences of a simpler, more carefree time when social media and popularity didn't dictate one's worth or value. He acknowledges the fakeness that exists within his current circle of acquaintances, but holds firm to his own values and interests. His passion for music is apparent throughout, as he mentions being on tour and feeling more than meets the eye. He emphasizes the importance of making a difference in others' lives and learning from past mistakes.


Overall, the song encapsulates the duality that often exists within one's desires and motivations. The City represents the hustle and ambition that can drive individuals to great heights, but it can also lead to a disconnect and loneliness. The lyrics seek to balance this paradox, ultimately concluding that holding onto authenticity and love is what makes life worthwhile.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm hoping I won't let you go,
I hope that I won't lose you.


I left my heart in the city,
I have a deep emotional attachment to this city.


But soon enough I'll hold you close,
But I'll soon be reunited with you.


It's Alright Alright Alright Alright, yeah
Everything is going to be okay.


Said I was raised in the days of Myspace and screen names,
I grew up during the era of Myspace and usernames.


Back then when I was only worried 'bout my top friends,
During that time, I was only concerned about who my top friends were.


Now my circle is gettin' smaller all these people actin' fake man,
But now my social circle is decreasing because people are being fake.


And to be honest I don't even have a top 10,
Honestly, I don't even have a list of top friends anymore.


Me against the world I've been doin' what I really love,
It feels like it's just me against the world, but I'm pursuing my passion.


Haters been hidin' behind the screen man they movie cuts,
The haters are hiding behind their screens, making their edited 'movie cuts.'


And when I'm back at home it never feels the same cuz,
When I'm home, it doesn't feel the same because of all the changes.


We been doin' our own thing tryna stay up,
We are all trying to survive by doing our own thing.


I wanna go back to days with no grades, we order the kids meal, play ball that's all day now,
I long for the days when we didn't have to worry about school grades and could just play all day.


I'm stuck lookin' at this Instagram page but these likes on my picture don't result in gettin' paid now,
I'm stuck on Instagram, but getting likes on my photos doesn't pay the bills.


I've been wonderin' where the party at cuz all of my concerns got me wonderin' where they got the Bacardi at,
I'm wondering where the party is, since my worries have made me crave a drink.


So go and pour another drink just to get away, we gotta live it up, Carolina here to stay.
Let's have another drink to relax our minds and have fun, because we're staying in Carolina.


I've been the truest dude back since I was shootin' hoops,
I've always been genuine, even back when I played basketball.


Newest shoes you know what I've been goin' through,
I've been through a lot, but you can tell just by my new shoes.


And it's for the team, know I go for my dreams,
I'm dedicated to my team, and I'm going after my dreams.


I've been on tours and screens but I'm more than it seems,
I've been on tours and screens, but I'm more than what people see on the surface.


She talk business and that's what I'm about kid,
She speaks about business, and that's what I'm interested in, kid.


It ain't for the money it's for helpin' out kids,
I'm not doing it for the money, I'm doing it to help kids.


Get what they deserve, I'm sick with every word,
I want them to get what they deserve, and my rhymes are sick.


And if I ain't real you ain't gotta play this verse,
If I'm not being real, you don't have to play this verse.


I'm more formal raps is post mortal,
My style is more formal and my raps are beyond mortality.


I kill flows they say fame's to smash more hoes,
I kill it with my rhymes, even though fame is usually associated with sleeping around.


I teleport over most artists kid,
I'm better than most artists, kid.


Deliver dope lines just like the post office did whether it's,
I deliver amazing lines, just like the post office delivers letters.


On the track or streets I keep it authentic,
Whether it's in my music or in real life, I keep it genuine.


I did some things in the past I gotta repent it,
I've made some mistakes in the past that I need to atone for.


But no man's perfect that's why I'm still alive to,
No one is perfect, and that's why I'm still alive and trying to improve.


To keep reflectin', to keep this car in drive and
To keep reflecting and growing, and to keep moving forward.




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Comments from YouTube:

agrill1

Song is sick, playing it on repeat. Need more music like this, Bazanji is niceeeee

Kota

Been a while since I looked in my watch later folder. I went through it this morning and found this. I just got flooded with so many memories and I’m on the verge of tears man. Growing up will always amaze me but also scare me. I’m excited for what the future has in store but sad that these experiences are gone. Added this to my playlist so I will never forget it. ♥️

craftedmind_

Dude fuckin same, I remember falling in love with this song as soon as I heard it 😂

Whogoingme

Big words man, same feelings here :)

Kota

I was naive… my life was okay when I posted this. Now my life’s in shambles. Now I’m wishing I could at least go back to when I posted this comment. 😓

Mullac

By far one of the best songs out there... so chilled from this

NoobPlayEX

Isso que é musica. Very good music :)

Insxne Edits

Found this song really late but so glad it's still underrated. Now it's my little secret ❤

DeanzY's clips

Yes its great lets make it a secret so tik tok does not see it

JackThePug

Ive been stressed lately but this song helps me get my mind off of things and relax

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