New York
Busta Rhymes Feat. Nas Papoose M.O.P. & Labba Lyrics


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C'mon
(new shit, yeah)
Yeah, yeah
uh, uh-huh
(Oh shit)
(Oh shit)

C'mon, c'mon (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Uh) yeah, yeah
this is the motherfuckin' uncut (yeah)
Long time comin', ya heard? (yeah)
M.O.P. (c'mon)
Big motherfuckin' Punisher (uh, uh)
What ya gon' do?
Terror Squad (yeah)
Bronx, Brook-lawn collabo'
Yo, yo, yo (ya heard me?)
(BP step to 'em)

This is for my twenty-five to life bidders, pork fried rice eaters
New York, New York, ice rockin' tight wifebeaters
We the truth (uh), don't let yo' dead body be the proof
Leave your wisdom rottin' with holes, and I don't mean ya tooth
I'm hundred proof, that's perfect percentage
Since birth I inherit the gift to spit a verse that reverse the apparent
The spirit's born, here to bring life to the dormant
right where you snorin' from night to the mornin'
Bless the mic like Elijah Muhammad
Or Christ, how you want it, I got what you need
From God to the streets, c'mon motherfucker you talkin' to me?
Big Pun (Pun), the papichulo out to screw you
Bop with the dumb Glock
Hunchback, like Quasimoto

Set off the sirens, form the alliance
South Bronx, Brook-lawn, nigga, New York Giants (c'mon)
Leave 'em brainless
Hit 'em with the stainless, it's the
(World's, world's, world's famous) c'mon
violence (c'mon), form the alliance (yeah)
South Bronx, Brook-lawn papa, New York Giants
Leave 'em brainless
Hit 'em with the stainless, it's the
(World's, world's, world's famous)

I bring death to your front door like an escort from Hell
Or ring the bell like you wanna test talk, and just rock your world
Like Dahved Levy, my Squad get busy if you try to diss me
Cock the glizzy, give you one back peace to 'Pac and Biggie
'Cause my committee ain't only known for the flowin'
Put they holes in your colon, send you rollin'
like when you're bowlin' a perfect strike
let me show y'all niggas what I learned from Ike
I hurt your wife, put the trife-ass in the earth aight?
I'm shootin at you and that's off the top like Supernatural
Attribute your crew turnin' those goons to statue like Medusa was lookin' at you
Clap you with your own heat, homie
If this was L.A., I'd be a motherfuckin' O.G.

Set off the sirens, form the alliance
South Bronx, Brook-lawn, nigga, New York Giants
Leave 'em brainless
Hit 'em with the stainless, it's the
(World's, world's, world's famous)
Violence, form the alliance
B.X., violence
B.K., violence

I break the world off with a bang (bang)
How about some, fuck that, look nigga, you know the name
It's the 1, slash, 718, slash
M, dot, O, dot, P, dot, First Family, dot
Boogie Down, Brooklyn (damn you)
Step the fuck back before I get Big Pun to earth-slam you
I rep for my cell block niggas
And cats from Puerto Rico, Uptown screamin' out, "Perrico!"
Yup, this nigga strike, I've survived mad nigga fights
Lil' Fame, insane brain, to fill your gigabytes
Merk out on machines with loud pipes
Niggabytes, six-double-o's, yeah, on the bikes

You want 718 Terror (Squad)
William (Danze)
First (Fam), easy soldier
I'm not a killer, I just pop a lot
Grew up in Brownsville in a brownstone by a vacant lot
Satan's got, my mind, my body, and my soul
Oh, I don't blame you, you switched your game plan
When you found out your main man was named Danze
Nigga, I'm filled with anger
You fuckin' with a hooded soldier
Cobra, your life is in danger




(First Family style) all the way out
Bang (bang), bang (bang) 'til your brains hang out

Overall Meaning

The song "New York" is performed by Busta Rhymes, featuring Nas, Papoose, M.O.P., and Labba. The song is a tribute to New York City, featuring each artist rapping about their experiences and love for the city. The song begins with a call to attention and a proclamation that this is "the motherfuckin' uncut," indicating that the song is raw and unfiltered, showcasing each artist's individual style and lyrical ability. The first few bars of the song set the tone for the rest of the track, featuring verses that are filled with references to the city, from its food (pork fried rice) to its fashion (tight wifebeaters).


The song is packed with references to New York City's hip hop heritage, with Busta Rhymes, M.O.P., and Big Punisher each delivering verses that showcase their unique styles and rap about their connection to the city. Nas' verse pays homage to the city's legends, with references to Elijah Muhammad and Biggie Smalls. Papoose's verse is similarly focused on paying homage to the city, with a series of references to different neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the five boroughs. The track is an aggressive ode to New York City's hip hop scene, showcasing each artist's skills and emphasizing the city's importance to the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

C'mon
Let's go


(new shit, yeah)
This is new and fresh


Yeah, yeah
Yes, yes


uh, uh-huh
Expressing agreement


(Oh shit)
Expressing surprise


(Oh shit)
Expressing surprise


C'mon, c'mon (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Let's go, come on


(Uh) yeah, yeah
Yes, yes


this is the motherfuckin' uncut (yeah)
This is raw and uncensored


Long time comin', ya heard? (yeah)
Been waiting a while for this, you know?


M.O.P. (c'mon)
The rap group M.O.P.


Big motherfuckin' Punisher (uh, uh)
The rapper Big Pun


What ya gon' do?
What are you going to do?


Terror Squad (yeah)
The rap group Terror Squad


Bronx, Brook-lawn collabo'
Collaboration between the Bronx and Brook-lawn


Yo, yo, yo (ya heard me?)
Hey, hey, hey are you listening to me?


(BP step to 'em)
Let's go, BP


This is for my twenty-five to life bidders, pork fried rice eaters
This is for people in prison for long sentences and those who enjoy pork fried rice


New York, New York, ice rockin' tight wifebeaters
People in New York wearing tight tank tops with ice jewelry


We the truth (uh), don't let yo' dead body be the proof
We speak the truth, don't let your body be a warning to others


Leave your wisdom rottin' with holes, and I don't mean ya tooth
You will die and have bullet holes in you, not just in your teeth


I'm hundred proof, that's perfect percentage
I'm one hundred percent authentic


Since birth I inherit the gift to spit a verse that reverse the apparent
I have had the ability to rap since birth and can use it to change someone's perspective


The spirit's born, here to bring life to the dormant
My spirit was born to revitalize those who are dormant


right where you snorin' from night to the mornin'
I'll do this while you are sleeping


Bless the mic like Elijah Muhammad
I make the microphone blessed like Elijah Muhammad


Or Christ, how you want it, I got what you need
I can influence you in a religious way if you want it, I've got what you need


From God to the streets, c'mon motherfucker you talkin' to me?
From religious influences to the street life, you really want to mess with me?


Big Pun (Pun), the papichulo out to screw you
Big Pun is after you


Bop with the dumb Glock
Shoot with a gun


Hunchback, like Quasimoto
Hunchbacked like Quasimoto


Set off the sirens, form the alliance
Make noise and unite


South Bronx, Brook-lawn, nigga, New York Giants (c'mon)
People representing neighborhoods in New York and compared to the New York Giants team


Leave 'em brainless
Kill them


Hit 'em with the stainless, it's the
Shoot them with the gun


(World's, world's, world's famous) c'mon
The world's famous, let's go


violence (c'mon), form the alliance (yeah)
Be violent and join forces


B.X., violence
Violence in the Bronx


B.K., violence
Violence in Brooklyn


I bring death to your front door like an escort from Hell
I cause death and destruction like a demon escorting you to Hell


Or ring the bell like you wanna test talk, and just rock your world
If you try to challenge me, I'll destroy you


Like Dahved Levy, my Squad get busy if you try to diss me
My squad will attack you if you disrespect me


Cock the glizzy, give you one back peace to 'Pac and Biggie
Pull out the gun and shoot, paying homage to Tupac and Biggie


'Cause my committee ain't only known for the flowin'
We are known for more than just rap music


Put they holes in your colon, send you rollin'
We will shoot you, causing you to be in pain and rolling around


like when you're bowlin' a perfect strike
Similar to how a bowling ball rolls perfectly


let me show y'all niggas what I learned from Ike
Let me show you what I've learned from Isaac Hayes


I hurt your wife, put the trife-ass in the earth aight?
I'll hurt your wife and kill her


I'm shootin at you and that's off the top like Supernatural
I'm freestyling and shooting at you like a gun, like Supernatural


Attribute your crew turnin' those goons to statue like Medusa was lookin' at you
I'm warning you that my crew will turn you and your crew into statues, like Medusa turning people to stone


Clap you with your own heat, homie
I'll shoot you with your own gun, friend


If this was L.A., I'd be a motherfuckin' O.G.
If I was in Los Angeles, I'd hold a position of respect


I break the world off with a bang (bang)
I make a big impact


How about some, fuck that, look nigga, you know the name
I don't need to give an introduction, you know who I am


It's the 1, slash, 718, slash
Referring to the phone area code in New York


M, dot, O, dot, P, dot, First Family, dot
Referring to the rap group M.O.P. as the First Family


Boogie Down, Brooklyn (damn you)
Representing Boogie Down Bronx and Brooklyn


Step the fuck back before I get Big Pun to earth-slam you
You better back off before I have Big Pun put you in your place


I rep for my cell block niggas
I represent people from my prison cell block


And cats from Puerto Rico, Uptown screamin' out, "Perrico!"
I represent people from Puerto Rico and people from Uptown, New York


Yup, this nigga strike, I've survived mad nigga fights
Yes, I've been in a lot of fights and survived


Lil' Fame, insane brain, to fill your gigabytes
Lil' Fame has an incredible mind and can use up all your computer storage space


Merk out on machines with loud pipes
He kills people using guns with loud exhaust pipes


Niggabytes, six-double-o's, yeah, on the bikes
He's ready to shoot with his guns, 600 series, while riding bikes


You want 718 Terror (Squad)
You're looking for trouble in the 718 area code


William (Danze)
Referring to his real name, William Danze


First (Fam), easy soldier
Referring to his group M.O.P. as the First Family and telling his team to take it easy


I'm not a killer, I just pop a lot
I'm not a murderer, I just shoot a lot


Grew up in Brownsville in a brownstone by a vacant lot
I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn in a brownstone near an empty lot


Satan's got, my mind, my body, and my soul
I feel like Satan has a hold on me


Oh, I don't blame you, you switched your game plan
I don't blame you for changing your plan


When you found out your main man was named Danze
You were surprised to find out I was William Danze


Nigga, I'm filled with anger
I'm filled with anger


You fuckin' with a hooded soldier
You're messing with someone who's experienced in the street life


Cobra, your life is in danger
You're going to get hurt


(First Family style) all the way out
Representing the First Family group


Bang (bang), bang (bang) 'til your brains hang out
Shooting until your brain's exposed




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Rios, Eric Murry, Imsomie Leeper, Jamal Gerard Grinnage, Anne Jennifer Dudley, Malcolm Robert Andrew Mclaren

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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Lewis

Nobody I mean nobody gonna top this track ever!! Cmon man bring it whoever!! NYC da realest!!

Ajah Barnes

Still bumping this in 2021 🔥😫

Vindi

Shoulda put this out officially

Xzavior Malcolm

This New York Shit go hard nigga

A Da G

NY is the 👑 of rap!!!!!! 🗽 🗽 🗽 🗽 sorry south and west homies #VampireState4Life

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