New York Shit
Busta Rhymes feat. Swizz Beatz 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 do-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's song "New York Shit" featuring Swizz Beatz are a tribute to New York City and its culture. The song glorifies New Yorkers and their way of life. The lyrics invite all New Yorkers to stand up and be proud of their city. The song starts with "DJ Scratch, you sick for this one," acknowledging the excellence of the featured DJ. Busta Rhymes then continues saying "I'm on my New York shit," signifying that he is harnessing his New Yorker spirit. The lyrics mention iconic symbols of New York City such as the New York Knicks, the New York Giants, Biggie, Big Pun, and the Yankees. Busta Rhymes also mentions areas like The Tunnel, where rap concerts were held, and the Five percenters, a sect of the Nation of Islam that originated in New York City. Busta Rhymes paints New York City as the center of the world, a city that does not shy away from its ways.
The song showcases the resilience and pride that New Yorkers are known for. Also, the lyrics depict the grittiness and toughness of the city, with references to burner (gun) and razor in the mouth. Additionally, the song celebrates the diversity that exists within the city, from international women to tailor-made clothing. The lyrics encourage listeners to take pride in their city, wherever they come from, and represent it well.
Line by Line Meaning
DJ Scratch, you sick for this one
Acknowledging DJ Scratch for producing the song
Woo, come on, New York we back, Swizzy
Swizz Beatz hyping up New York and announcing his presence on the track
If you from New York, stand up, right now
Calling out New Yorkers to represent their city
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Encouraging listeners to get hyped and excited
Yeah, yeah, I'm on my New York shit
Proudly representing New York City
Hat to the back on my New York shit
Dressing in the fashion of the city
Tims with the shorts on my New York shit
Wearing Timberland boots with shorts, a classic New York look
Ridin' on the train on my New York shit
Traveling on the subway, a common form of transportation in the city
Burner in the club on my New York shit
Carrying a gun in the club, a dangerous aspect of New York nightlife
Razor in my mouth on my New York shit
Putting a razor blade in one's mouth, a gangster tactic unique to New York
Got the world followin' the New York script
Leading the way in terms of fashion, music, and culture
Rubber band stack money with my New York click
Using rubber bands to hold stacks of cash, a New York tradition
I rep the Giants, the Jets, New York Knicks
Supporting the New York sports teams
The way I flood I'm thorough with my New York hits
Doing well and succeeding with New York-style music
Kid Capri on my New York shit
Acknowledging Kid Capri, a legendary New York DJ
B.I.G. on my New York shit
Paying tribute to the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. from Brooklyn
BVD's and do-rags, nigga
Wearing BVD undershirts and du-rags, a common style in some New York neighborhoods
Stand on the corners, God build on five percent lessons
Hanging out on the street corners, discussing knowledge from the Five Percent Nation
Got a nickel crack, hand on hand, niggaz
Selling crack cocaine on the streets
Introduce you to the new walk nigga and the new talk nigga
Teaching someone how to walk and talk like a New Yorker
Every hood love me for my New York skill
Being respected and admired for one's talents in New York City
Run up in The Tunnel, catch a New York vick
Going to The Tunnel nightclub and getting in a fight, a common occurrence in New York nightlife
O.D.B. reppin' New York sick
Old Dirty Bastard from Wu-Tang Clan representing New York to the fullest
If you from New York, stand up, right now
Encouraging New Yorkers to take pride in their city
Get it up, get it up, get it, get it, get it up
Continuing to hype up and energize the listener
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, JOSHUA LUCAS, TREVOR SMITH, GEORGE SPIVEY, FRANCIS WEYER, Francois Weyer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.