City On Lock
City Girls Lyrics


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I'm from Levy City (across the bridge)
Nah, bitch, I ain't from South Beach, I raised me
Bitch my mama was in the streets (yeah), no co-d (no)
I ain't no rat, I'on know a thing my homies
(Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up)
Still had to eat off that scammin' thing

I know some niggas totin' .40's like they IDs
I know some bitches gettin' purses off of IDs (facts)
I got my city on lock and the master key (yeah)
Pussy so good, make him say "uh", this that Master P

Gun slang (gun slang)
You know we raised on the concrete (on the concrete)
I know one thing
We from the trenches not the palm tree (yeah)
Codeine (codeine)
I'm sippin' lean for the protein
Ain't no co-defendant (no co-defendant)
Slide on them blocks by my lonely (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Gun slang (gun slang)
You know we raised on the concrete (on the concrete)
I know one thing
We from the trenches not the palm tree (yeah)
Codeine (codeine)
I'm sippin' lean for the protein
Ain't no co-defendant (no co-defendant) (uh)
Slide on them blocks by my lonely (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Uh, I'm from Opa Locka, home of the choppers (choppers)
City Girls, Summer, JT, that's my partner (city)
I'm a Day' bitch, brown subs to the Scotts (period)
Lil' pretty bitch but them killers from the lots will slide for me (doo, doo, doo)
I got some bitches and some niggas that'll bust for me (doo, doo, doo)
So don't fuck wit' me
Young bum niggas, caught me lackin', hit the Wagon up
Now the hood lookin' for 'em, 'bout to body bag 'em up (my niggas)

Gun slang (gun slang)
You know we raised on the concrete (on the concrete)
I know one thing
We from the trenches not the palm tree (yeah)
Codeine (codeine)
I'm sippin' lean for the protein
Ain't no co-defendant (no co-defendant)
Slide on them blocks by my lonely (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Gun slang (gun slang)
You know we raised on the concrete (on the concrete)
I know one thing
We from the trenches not the palm tree (yeah)
Codeine (codeine)
I'm sippin' lean for the protein
Ain't no co-defendant (no co-defendant)
Slide on them blocks by my lonely (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Man, I came up from the bottom, that's why I'm talkin' cash shit (cash shit)
Man, I went in my mama purse and I had got my ass kicked (got my ass kicked)
Let a nigga see his kids, you goin' out like a sad bitch (you sad ho)
You look better than your kids and you got your ass did (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I don't even tell them niggas I love they ass no more 'cause I don't force it (no)
I just put the label check inside the streets, so go on and void it
Ever since I call myself the voice
I'm startin' to hear some voices (I'm startin' to hear some voices)
And they told your ass to tell, and you did, you had a choice (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Gun slang (gun slang)
You know we raised on the concrete (on the concrete)
I know one thing
We from the trenches not the palm tree (yeah)
Codeine (codeine)
I'm sippin' lean for the protein
Ain't no co-defendant (no co-defendant)
Slide on them blocks by my lonely (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I tilt my heads to real niggas who been real wit' it (who been real)
I know you love the streets to death, just don't get killed in it (don't get)




I bought a Crush, not for no drink, I put my pills in it (put my pills in it)
Can't nobody tell us shit, you gotta deal wit' it (gun slang)

Overall Meaning

In the song "City on Lock" by City Girls, the lyrics express the group's pride in their hometown and tough upbringing. The first verse establishes the rapper's roots in Levy City, across the bridge from South Beach. The lyrics emphasize that she came from a difficult background where her mother was in the streets, and there was no co-d or co-defendant, indicating that the rapper would never betray her homies. Despite the rough and challenging circumstances, she had to resort to scams to make ends meet.


The chorus of the song focuses on the harsh realities of life in the streets, where some people carry around .40's as if they were their IDs while others depend on fake IDs to buy luxury goods. The City Girls have their city on lock with the master key, meaning they have control of their city and can handle any situation that comes their way. The lyrics also reference "Pussy so good, make him say 'uh,' this that Master P," a nod to the famous rapper and his hit song "Make 'Em Say Uhh!"


The second verse, delivered by Yung Miami, further emphasizes the tough nature of the rapper's hometown, Opa Locka. She highlights the presence of choppers and the willingness of the City Girls to stand by each other, calling out those who mess with her. The verse takes on a darker tone when Yung Miami talks about a situation where someone caught her lacking and how the hood is looking to "body bag 'em up."


Overall, the lyrics convey the pride that the City Girls have in their hometown, but also underscore the dangers and difficulties of living in such an environment.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm from Levy City (across the bridge)
I come from Levy City, which is on the other side of the bridge from where we are now.


Nah, bitch, I ain't from South Beach, I raised me
Just because I'm not from South Beach doesn't mean I'm not wealthy and successful. I made it on my own without relying on anyone else.


Bitch my mama was in the streets (yeah), no co-d (no)
My mother was a streetwise woman who didn't need anyone else to succeed, and I take after her. I don't have any co-defendants because I don't snitch.


I ain't no rat, I'on know a thing my homies
I would never betray my friends to the authorities by telling them anything incriminating. I don't know anything about what my friends might be doing.


(Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up)
I want Tay Keith to produce a beat that goes hard and knocks the competition out of the running.


Still had to eat off that scammin' thing
Even though I had to resort to scamming people to survive, I still succeeded and made a living for myself.


I know some niggas totin' .40's like they IDs
There are some people around here who carry guns as easily as they carry their identification cards.


I know some bitches gettin' purses off of IDs (facts)
I know some women who are making money by stealing people's identification cards and using them to buy designer handbags.


I got my city on lock and the master key (yeah)
I have complete control over my city, and I have the power to open any door I want with my master key.


Pussy so good, make him say "uh", this that Master P
My sexual skills are so impressive that they leave any man speechless, just like the legendary rapper Master P.


Gun slang (gun slang)
We're talking about guns and the terminology we use to refer to them.


You know we raised on the concrete (on the concrete)
We grew up in the tough urban environment of the city, where the concrete is our playground.


I know one thing
I'm certain of this one fact.


We from the trenches not the palm tree (yeah)
We come from the rough, impoverished areas of the city, not the luxurious neighborhoods with palm trees.


Codeine (codeine)
We're talking about drinking cough syrup with codeine, which is a popular recreational drug.


I'm sippin' lean for the protein
I'm drinking cough syrup with codeine for the buzz it gives me.


Ain't no co-defendant (no co-defendant)
I don't have any accomplices in my crimes who could potentially snitch on me to the authorities.


Slide on them blocks by my lonely (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm cruising through the streets alone and unafraid, no matter what the local gangs might try to do to me.


Uh, I'm from Opa Locka, home of the choppers (choppers)
I come from Opa Locka, which is known for having a lot of gun-wielding gang members called "choppers".


City Girls, Summer, JT, that's my partner (city)
My partners in the music industry are Summer and JT from City Girls.


I'm a Day' bitch, brown subs to the Scotts (period)
I'm a Day County girl through and through, and I shop for designer goods in the upscale malls like The Scotts.


Lil' pretty bitch but them killers from the lots will slide for me (doo, doo, doo)
Even though I look innocent and harmless, the local gangsters would do anything to protect me if they had to.


I got some bitches and some niggas that'll bust for me (doo, doo, doo)
I have a network of friends and associates who would commit acts of violence on my behalf if I asked them to.


So don't fuck wit' me
Don't mess with me unless you want a whole lot of trouble.


Young bum niggas, caught me lackin', hit the Wagon up
A group of unimportant, lowlife guys recently caught me off guard and robbed me.


Now the hood lookin' for 'em, 'bout to body bag 'em up (my niggas)
Now the local gangs are actively seeking out and planning to kill the guys who robbed me.


Man, I came up from the bottom, that's why I'm talkin' cash shit (cash shit)
I started from nothing and worked hard to get where I am now, and that's why I'm so proud and boastful of my success.


Man, I went in my mama purse and I had got my ass kicked (got my ass kicked)
When I was younger, I stole some money from my mom's purse and she punished me severely for it.


Let a nigga see his kids, you goin' out like a sad bitch (you sad ho)
If someone tries to deprive me of my parental rights, they're going to regret it when I take revenge on them.


You look better than your kids and you got your ass did (yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you're spending more time and money on your appearance than you are on your children, you're a sorry excuse for a parent.


I don't even tell them niggas I love they ass no more 'cause I don't force it (no)
I don't bother telling my friends that I love them anymore because it's not something that can be forced or faked.


I just put the label check inside the streets, so go on and void it
Instead of depositing my money in a bank, I prefer to keep it in the streets where it can't be taxed or traced by the authorities.


Ever since I call myself the voice
Ever since I started referring to myself as "The Voice", I've gotten more attention and recognition for my music.


I'm startin' to hear some voices (I'm startin' to hear some voices)
I'm starting to hear some strange voices in my head.


And they told your ass to tell, and you did, you had a choice (yeah, yeah, yeah)
The voices in my head are telling me that someone I know snitched on me to the authorities, and they could have chosen not to betray me.


I tilt my heads to real niggas who been real wit' it (who been real)
I have respect and admiration for people who have stayed true to themselves and their principles, even in the face of adversity.


I know you love the streets to death, just don't get killed in it (don't get)
I understand that some people are attached to the urban lifestyle and culture, but I don't want them to end up getting themselves killed because of it.


I bought a Crush, not for no drink, I put my pills in it (put my pills in it)
I bought a bottle of Crush soda not to drink it, but to use it as a container for my pills.


Can't nobody tell us shit, you gotta deal wit' it (gun slang)
No one can tell us what to do or how to act, they just have to accept us for who we are and how we live our lives.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, Caresha Brownlee, Jatavia Johnson, Lasana Smith, Teiron Robinson

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Mahlana Knowles

City girls can rap about anything in everystyle much respect for that

Nana Baby

My girlies came such a long way 😭 I’m so proud of them πŸ₯°

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