New York Shit
Busta Rhymes & Swizz Beats Lyrics
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Woo, come on, New York we back, Swizzy
If you from New York, stand up, right now
If you from New York, stand up, right now
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Yeah, yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Hat to the back on my New York shit
Yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Tims with the shorts on my New York shit
I'm on my New York shit
Ridin' on the train on my New York shit
Burner in the club on my New York shit
Razor in my mouth on my New York shit
Yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Got the world followin' the New York script
Hustle with Tims and hoodies on my New York flip
Rubber band stack money with my New York click
Yeah, I'm on my New York shit
I rep the Giants, the Jets, New York Knicks
Tailor-made clothin' with my New York stitch
My chick bangin', don't you see my New York bitch
Yeah, I'm on my New York shit
You niggaz know we deserve the props we get
Ridin' up in the range, I'm in my New York whip
International chicks on my New York dick
Yeah, I'm on my New York shit
See how I kill it with my New York spit
Thanks to the boroughs, now, I'm New York rich
The way I flood I'm thorough with my New York hits
If you from New York, stand up, right now
If you from New York, stand up, right now
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Yeah, yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Kid Capri on my New York shit
DJ Red Alert on my New York shit
Funkmaster Flex on my New York shit
Woo, I'm on my New York shit
B.I.G. on my New York shit
Big Pun on my New York shit
Jam Master Jay on my New York shit
BVD's and du-rags, nigga
Stand on the corners, God build on five percent lessons
Got a nickel crack, hand on hand, niggaz
On a hustle rebellin', while the D's calculatin' who sellin'
Sell drugs right in front of the deli
Pancho know what we doin'
And while we bubblin' our corner be brewin'
Introduce you to the new walk nigga and the new talk nigga
That's how we do when we in New York, niggaz
Yeah, yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Every hood love me for my New York skill
I got a lot of money on that New York strip
Gully rock a scully with a New York fit
Yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Run up in The Tunnel, catch a New York vick
O.D.B. reppin' New York sick
Shit, you want the truth, take a New York trip
If you from New York, stand up, right now
If you from New York, stand up, right now
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
The lyrics to Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beats' "New York Shit" celebrate the culture and lifestyle of New York City. The song begins with DJ Scratch hyping up the crowd and Swizz Beats declaring that New York is back. The repeated chant for New Yorkers to stand up is a call to pride and unity. Busta Rhymes then lists his personal New York style, from wearing hats backwards to rocking Timbs with shorts. He mentions the notorious "burner" (gun) and "razor in my mouth" (a symbol of toughness and readiness for a fight). He boasts of representing New York teams and wearing tailor-made clothing, and even name-drops legendary New York DJs such as Kid Capri and Funkmaster Flex. The song also touches on the darker side of New York life, with references to drug selling on street corners and the memory of late rappers such as Biggie and Big Pun.
Line by Line Meaning
DJ Scratch, you sick for this one
DJ Scratch has done a great job on this track.
Woo, come on, New York we back, Swizzy
Swizz Beatz is excited to bring New York back with this track.
If you from New York, stand up, right now
Swizz Beatz is calling on all New Yorkers to stand up and represent their city.
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Swizz Beatz is encouraging listeners to get hyped and energized.
Yeah, yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Busta Rhymes is proud to represent his home city and culture.
Hat to the back on my New York shit
Busta Rhymes wears his hat backwards, a style commonly associated with New York.
Tims with the shorts on my New York shit
Busta Rhymes wears Timberland boots with shorts, another common New York style.
Ridin' on the train on my New York shit
Busta Rhymes rides public transportation, a staple of New York City living.
Burner in the club on my New York shit
Busta Rhymes carries a gun, a common practice in some parts of New York City.
Razor in my mouth on my New York shit
Busta Rhymes keeps a razor in his mouth, a practice popularized in New York prisons.
Got the world followin' the New York script
New York City sets the trend for other cities to follow, both culturally and stylistically.
Hustle with Tims and hoodies on my New York flip
Busta Rhymes hustles in his Timberland boots and hoodies, a common New York style.
Rubber band stack money with my New York click
Busta Rhymes and his New York crew use rubber bands to stack their money, a common practice in the city.
I rep the Giants, the Jets, New York Knicks
Busta Rhymes is a fan of New York's professional sports teams.
Tailor-made clothin' with my New York stitch
Busta Rhymes wears tailor-made clothing, another sign of New York City style and fashion.
My chick bangin', don't you see my New York bitch
Busta Rhymes has a beautiful woman with him, who is also from New York.
You niggaz know we deserve the props we get
New York artists deserve recognition for their contributions to hip-hop culture.
Ridin' up in the range, I'm in my New York whip
Busta Rhymes is driving his Range Rover, a common luxury car in New York.
International chicks on my New York dick
Women from all over the world are attracted to New York men, including Busta Rhymes.
See how I kill it with my New York spit
Busta Rhymes is an excellent rapper and lyricist, representing New York well.
Thanks to the boroughs, now, I'm New York rich
Busta Rhymes has gained fame and fortune thanks to the different boroughs that make up New York City.
The way I flood I'm thorough with my New York hits
Busta Rhymes is successful in making hits that represent New York culture and style.
Kid Capri on my New York shit
Kid Capri, a famous New York DJ, is featured on this track.
BVD's and du-rags, nigga
Busta Rhymes wears BVD's, a brand of underwear popular in New York, and du-rags, a style of headwear worn by many Black men in New York.
Stand on the corners, God build on five percent lessons
In some New York neighborhoods, men stand on street corners discussing teachings from the Nation of Gods and Earths, also known as the Five Percent Nation.
Got a nickel crack, hand on hand, niggaz
Drug dealing is prevalent in some New York neighborhoods, with dealers selling crack cocaine on street corners.
On a hustle rebellin', while the D's calculatin' who sellin'
People in New York who sell drugs are constantly rebelling against law enforcement who are trying to bust them.
Sell drugs right in front of the deli
Drug dealers often operate in plain sight, with some selling their products right in front of deli stores.
Pancho know what we doin'
A reference to a local Dominican restaurant that is popular among New York City residents and drug dealers.
And while we bubblin' our corner be brewin'
Drug dealing and other illicit activities happen in certain neighborhoods, while the community around them continues to function normally.
Introduce you to the new walk nigga and the new talk nigga
New York City is always changing with new trends, styles, and ways of speaking.
Every hood love me for my New York skill
Busta Rhymes is respected in every neighborhood in New York City for his rapping ability.
I got a lot of money on that New York strip
Busta Rhymes makes a lot of money through his work as a rapper, particularly in the New York City area.
Gully rock a scully with a New York fit
Busta Rhymes wears a scully hat, another New York fashion staple.
Run up in The Tunnel, catch a New York vick
The Tunnel was a popular nightclub in New York City in the 1990s, known for attracting many famous rappers and celebrities.
O.D.B. reppin' New York sick
The late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) was known for representing New York City and its unique style and culture.
Shit, you want the truth, take a New York trip
The best way to experience New York City is to visit and immerse oneself in its culture and neighborhoods.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Duttysoldier
Busta is underrated. He has been doing this since 1989 and never gets mentioned in the top 5. Plus he is a great live show. The man is underrated.
@mikehall7930
Basta been around for a long time I can remember when he opened the show for RUN D MC. He the only person I know that's still around since the 80's..
@K.B.Williams
Crazy this comment is 12 years old. Busta really is an underrated emcee/rhymer/performer.
@madvillain7
I really feel like this song should have been WAY bigger than it was... I'm from GA, but New York music has always been my preference, and when this dropped years ago, I just got that feeling... People let this one slide past them way too easily
@Kaiazawadi
agree and i'm from bk
@dodgerkid05
I'm from Cali and this shit still gets me hyped! Razor in my mouth on my New York shit! When I was younger I thought PAC in Above the Rim was so sick and gangsta with that too razor in his mouth lol
@Israeliswinning
@@Kaiazawadi Iβm from the Uk. London, England specifically and I agree this was a banger from day dot
@aaronflowers8881
Definitely
@Rob77048
Agreed from Dead end Houston, tx
@DrumLuv23
PLEASE teach the kids in New York about this. They need to keep the culture alive.