For The City
Far East Movement Lyrics

Check one two uh
Starting the song with a mic test, ensuring that the equipment is working perfectly fine for the performance.

For the city
The song is dedicated to the city where Far East Movement originated from and where they still reside.

We stay high, stay fly Stay real, for real Live good, Stay right
Far East Movement is emphasizing how they keep up with their good image by staying positive, living a good life, and staying true to themselves and their fans.

We rep the people with honor Put the bomb marijuana Like my mother and father
Far East Movement is saying that they are proud to represent the people and also use marijuana, symbolically comparing it to their parents who may also use it.

We say peace to the drama Peace out to bad charma Cause' peace is what I want
Far East Movement is calling for peace and is against negative energy and drama. They want to promote good vibes and harmony.

Ain't never but color thing Just a one love dap hug family day Give a dollar, take two Street hustlers do you Nothin' comin' bout' food when life is past due Real dudes do the walkin' Cause' the streets do the talkin' Real mommas do both And brew a damn good coffee My city showed love To hucchi mamas and g's Ordinary afternoons Sunsets and palm trees Hustle boobs to the roxy Rocked it properly Puttin' that work in for my city Watch me, rep world wide All for the west side Throw your three fingers up at all times
Far East Movement is talking about how race and color don't matter, as they are all united as a family. They encourage people to help each other where they can, focus on real things instead of minor issues, and respect true street credibility. They pay tribute to mothers who excel in both walking the streets and making good coffee. Far East Movement takes pride in their city and its unique features and natural attractions. They have been working hard to promote their city and hope to achieve global success while still representing their west side roots.

I'm from the city of angels Everybody gotta' drive, So the streets is dangerous
Far East Movement is from Los Angeles, which is known as the city of angels. They mention that the streets are dangerous because everybody has to drive to get around.

Drive slow or the cops will get ya' And sit back while I paint this picture
Far East Movement is warning people to drive slow to avoid getting pulled over by the cops. They are painting a picture of the dangers of driving in their city.

It's been my home for about two decades Folks rock T and C to their tele teles Always rep LA On they white and blue cap
Far East Movement has resided in Los Angeles for approximately twenty years. They talk about how people in their city wear T-shirts and caps representing their city with the initials 'LA' on them.

Two in the morning ain't a place to get your booze at I love my block With the dimmed out street lights Thugs do they thing under the busted ass street sign Better lock your car before it turns into a G ride Tourists takin' pictures lookin' happy holding peace signs G's catching cases just a couple blocks down The LAPD got em' serving beat down We learning ghetto law but we had to raise hell Now we all doin' well tryin' to stay outta' jail
Far East Movement is cautioning about going out at night to buy alcohol. They express their love for their hood which has low lit street lights. They describe how gangsters thrive under neglected street signs, and warn the public to lock their cars to prevent them from being stolen or converted into alleged G rides. They explain that tourists are often happy to take pictures in their city, with peace signs as a symbol of for being safe. However, just a few blocks down, gangsters are often arrested violently by the Los Angeles Police Department. Far East Movement notes how they had to do what it took to survive in their neighborhoods, learning street smarts along the way, so that they can now say they are doing well and keeping out of jail.

From the cities and the states To cities abroad I'm like that cool dude Benny And city of gods It's love when the city's at peace Or the city's at odds Either way I need to stay Wherever I am within a five mile radius
Far East Movement is describing how they have been to many cities within the United States and around the world. They reference the host of the Brazilian TV series 'City of God' (Cidade de Deus) and a character named Benny. They want to maintain their presence where they are within a five-mile radius whether the city is peaceful, or experiencing challenges.

From the night life, bright lights, and the craziness Yeah, we live it up, so give it up For-For-For-What? The urban life, far from a suburbanite A shot of Bur ban, twistin' up the urbanite Makes things a bit easier to tackle
Far East Movement enjoys the night life, bright lights, and the hectic lifestyle of the city. They want people to appreciate the culture of the urban life that is different from the suburban lifestyle. They also mention bourbon and marijuana as lifestyle choices that help navigate the challenges of city life.

I'm from the orange state, now I'm in the big apple The hip-hop Mecca Bomb beats and concrete When the time wear long johns and turn on heat Yo, the west is where it's at I'm thinkin' bout' going-going back-back If I catch the 4pm to Long Beach I suppose Catch could scoop me up right before the clubs close
Far East Movement is originally from the orange state (California) and now they're in New York City (the big apple), which is widely known as the birthplace of hip-hop. They add how weather is a challenge in the two cities, with long underwear being necessary on the east coast, whereas it's always hot in their home state. Far East Movement still thinks that the west is the best, and they talk about going back to their roots. However, they seem to have an opportunity to socialize and catch up with friends, if they make it to Long Beach right before the clubs close, where they can be picked up by Catch.

On behalf of the Far Easty boys group Throw up three fingers y'all and make some noise for who?
Far East Movement is trying to create some hype and have their fans support them by encouraging fans to throw up three fingers and make some noise in support of the band.