Ye and Fivio first collaborated on the song “Off The Grid” from Ye’s tenth studio album Donda, released in 2021. Snippets of a new collaboration between the artists circulated in early 2022 during private listening parties held by Ye. On February 6, 2022, Fivio revealed that Ye had given him a “crazy” feature verse for an upcoming song, and on February 11, he announced the song’s release via social media.
The song’s chorus, sung by Keys, interpolates the chorus from “New York City” by The Chainsmokers, released in 2015. The track also features adlibs from Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti, who similarly attributed vocals to “Off The Grid.”
On April 7, 2022, Alicia Keys released a solo version of the song with a stripped back instrumental after teasing a short snippet of the alternate version via Twitter.
City of Gods
Fivio Foreign Lyrics
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New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine (what?)
Yeah, look, huh, nigga, this is my shit
Welcome to the city of Gods (what?)
Pop was the king of New York, now I'm the nigga in charge
Only the drillers, the city is ours
We found out the opps and we pick 'em apart
If the city love me, then I'm really a star (what?)
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine
'Cause I'm losing my lover to the arms of another
New York City, please go easy on me
Yeah, look, this is the city of money and violence
'Cause everything we do is gonna come with a challenge
'Cause every bitch you fuck is gon' come with a balance (what?)
Every shooter with me is coming in silence (what?)
And you niggas better pick a side (better pick a side)
You niggas side hoppin' (you niggas side hoppin')
If I want 'em to not let you come into the city, it's my option (bow)
This is the home of the fly shoppin' (yeah)
This where the bitches gon' watch pockets (yeah)
When I'm on TV, I gotta look good, 'cause I know the whole block watchin'
If you chill with the opps, we is not vibin'
If I see 'em in person, we Fox 5 'em
Yeah, the police is on us, we not stoppin'
(Yeah, the police is on us, we not stoppin', no)
This is the town of the big drip (big drip), smooth talk (smooth talk, ha)
Milly Rock, Shmoney Dance (Shmoney Dance), Woo Walk (Woo)
You will not survive being too soft (no)
Been a long time, we took a new loss (no)
Shooters shootin' 'til we got a new corpse (bow)
If we stop then we lettin' it cool off (bow, boom)
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine
'Cause I'm losing my lover to the arms of another
New York City, please go easy on me
We went off the grid (what?)
We ain't watch the throne, we took it
We went viral on 'em, they lookin'
It's a Sunday Service in Brooklyn (what?)
It's the city that come with the lights
I'm with the drillers that come with the night
They ain't do four years in college, but they'll do twenty five to life
We make money every night (what?)
Never too big of a price (what?)
After I buy the Chicago Bulls (what?), I'ma go and link with Mike (what?)
And if I let 'em have my wife, niggas should thank me
With this Balenciaga and Balenci' boots and a new blue Yankee
This is Ye, I'm so focused, throw on a mask, no COVID
I'ma turn your life to a meme, let Justin LaBoy post it
You got an album? Postpone it
I drop two and they both going
I got a feeling they in they feelings
They filmin' a show, but won't show it
You gotta watch me in slow motion, I'm in that wide-body Benz
I go back to college, do an album and then drop out again
Took a minute to get here, my vision is crystal clear
Ayy, Fivi', excuse me, but this the feature of the year
I feel like Sinatra in these streets, me and Drizzy, we at peace
This the backpack with the Polo and the first Jesus piece
I'm from the Chi' but I'm always New York
In the city, they treat me like Jesus is walkin'
I been through the pain and all of the torment
I'm sayin' His name, I make it important (what?)
Now it's time to give 'em hell
Ask my staff, I pay 'em well
This afternoon, a hundred goons pullin' up to SNL (what?)
When I pull up, it's dead on arrival
They act like they love you, they don't even like you
They throw a party, won't even invite you
I seen the same thing happen to Michael
You Black and you rich, they sayin' you psycho (what?)
It's like a cycle
If you text me anything hype, you better text back and say it's a typo
The city of Gods, no city is like you
This the new New York, Ye is the goat
Fivi' is viral and this is the BIBLE (what?)
New York City, please go easy on me tonight (what the fuck? The fuck?)
(What, the fuck?) New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine
'Cause I'm losing my lover to the arms of another
New York City, please go easy on me
Don't leave me, go easy, go easy, go easy
Don't leave me, go easy, go easy, go easy
Don't leave me, go easy, go easy, go easy
New York City, please go easy on me
The lyrics for "City of Gods" by Fivio Foreign, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys is an ode to New York City. Fivio Foreign's verse pays homage to his status as the new king of the city after the late Pop Smoke's reign. He speaks to the violence and challenges that come with the city. While Kanye West's verse speaks more to his fame and wealth, and how the city claims him as their own. He also addresses the scrutiny that comes with being Black and rich, saying that people will label you as "psycho". Alicia Keys' chorus is a plea for the city to treat them gently, as they are struggling with the loss of a lover.
The song is filled with references to New York City icons and culture. Pop Smoke, the Brooklyn-born rapper, is mentioned throughout the song. Kanye references purchasing the Chicago Bulls, a nod to Chicago, his hometown. He also references the Sunday Service, which was his weekly gospel-inspired music event. Fivio Foreign mentions the Milly Rock, a dance move created by Brooklyn rapper 2 Milly. Kanye also references Justin LaBoy, a social media personality known for his controversial statements on relationships.
Overall, "City of Gods" is a tribute to the complex and vibrant culture of New York City, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with living in such a place.
Line by Line Meaning
New York City, please go easy on me tonight
I hope the city doesn't give me a hard time tonight
New York City, please go easy on this heart of mine (what?)
I hope the city does not break my heart
Yeah, look, huh, nigga, this is my shit
I have control of this city
Welcome to the city of Gods (what?)
Welcome to the city of the elite and powerful
Pop was the king of New York, now I'm the nigga in charge
I am now the most influential figure in the city
Only the drillers, the city is ours
Only the violent ones who do what we say are welcomed here
We found out the opps and we pick 'em apart
We find out who opposes us and destroy them completely
I give 'em my time so I give 'em my heart
I give my all to those who love and support me
If the city love me, then I'm really a star (what?)
The love I receive from this city is what makes me successful
Yeah, look, this is the city of money and violence
This city thrives on wealth and crime
'Cause everything we do is gonna come with a challenge
Every action we take will have its share of difficulties
'Cause every bitch you fuck is gon' come with a balance (what?)
Every woman you have sex with will have consequences
Every shooter with me is coming in silence (what?)
All the killers with me operate discreetly
And you niggas better pick a side (better pick a side)
Choose who you want to support carefully
If I want 'em to not let you come into the city, it's my option (bow)
I have the power to ban you from entering this city
This is the home of the fly shoppin' (yeah)
This is where fashion is a part of the culture
This where the bitches gon' watch pockets (yeah)
This is where women are known to steal from men's pockets
When I'm on TV, I gotta look good, 'cause I know the whole block watchin'
I have to look presentable on TV because people in the city are always watching
If you chill with the opps, we is not vibin'
If you are friends with our enemies, we can't hang out
If I see 'em in person, we Fox 5 'em
If I come across them, I will hurt them
Yeah, the police is on us, we not stoppin'
The police are after us, but we won't give up
This is the town of the big drip (big drip), smooth talk (smooth talk, ha)
This is where people have style and charisma
Milly Rock, Shmoney Dance (Shmoney Dance), Woo Walk (Woo)
These are the popular dance moves here
You will not survive being too soft (no)
You can't be weak in this city
Been a long time, we took a new loss (no)
We haven't lost in a while, but we just did
Shooters shootin' 'til we got a new corpse (bow)
We keep killing until we get a new victim
If we stop then we lettin' it cool off (bow, boom)
If we stop killing, things will calm down
We went off the grid (what?)
We disappeared from the public eye
We ain't watch the throne, we took it
We didn't wait for power, we seized it
We went viral on 'em, they lookin'
We became famous overnight and everyone is paying attention
It's a Sunday Service in Brooklyn (what?)
There's a religious gathering happening in Brooklyn
It's the city that come with the lights
New York is the city that never sleeps and always has bright lights
I'm with the drillers that come with the night
I'm hanging out with the people who are active during the night
They ain't do four years in college, but they'll do twenty five to life
They may not have gone to college, but they're willing to do hard time in prison
We make money every night (what?)
We earn money every night
Never too big of a price (what?)
The price for anything is never too high
After I buy the Chicago Bulls (what?), I'ma go and link with Mike (what?)
After I buy the Chicago Bulls basketball team, I'm going to connect with Michael Jordan
And if I let 'em have my wife, niggas should thank me
If I let someone have my wife, they should be grateful
With this Balenciaga and Balenci' boots and a new blue Yankee
I'm wearing fancy and expensive clothes and a new blue Yankees baseball cap
This is Ye, I'm so focused, throw on a mask, no COVID
This is Kanye West, I'm very focused and I wear a mask, not because of COVID
I'ma turn your life to a meme, let Justin LaBoy post it
I will make your life a joke and let Justin LaBoy share it on social media
You got an album? Postpone it
If you have an album coming out, delay it
I drop two and they both going
I've released two albums and they're both successful
I got a feeling they in they feelings
I think people are upset or jealous
They filmin' a show, but won't show it
They're recording something, but won't share it with me
You gotta watch me in slow motion, I'm in that wide-body Benz
You need to observe me closely, I'm driving a wide-body Mercedes-Benz
I go back to college, do an album and then drop out again
I might go back to school, release an album, and then drop out again
Took a minute to get here, my vision is crystal clear
It took a while, but now I have a clear vision
Ayy, Fivi', excuse me, but this the feature of the year
Excuse me Fivio, but this is the best collaboration of the year
I feel like Sinatra in these streets, me and Drizzy, we at peace
I feel like Frank Sinatra in these streets, Drake and I are on good terms
This the backpack with the Polo and the first Jesus piece
I'm wearing a backpack with a Polo shirt and the first-ever Jesus piece necklace
I'm from the Chi' but I'm always New York
I'm from Chicago, but I always feel at home in New York
In the city, they treat me like Jesus is walkin'
In this city, people treat me like I'm a god
I been through the pain and all of the torment
I have experienced pain and suffering
I'm sayin' His name, I make it important (what?)
I'm praising God and making it a priority
Now it's time to give 'em hell
It's time to show the world what we're about
Ask my staff, I pay 'em well
Ask anyone who works for me, I pay them generously
This afternoon, a hundred goons pullin' up to SNL (what?)
This afternoon, one hundred thugs will arrive at SNL (Saturday Night Live)
When I pull up, it's dead on arrival
As soon as I show up, everything else becomes irrelevant
They act like they love you, they don't even like you
People pretend to love you but actually dislike you
They throw a party, won't even invite you
They have a party, but won't invite you
I seen the same thing happen to Michael
I saw this happen to Michael Jackson
You Black and you rich, they sayin' you psycho (what?)
If you're rich and black, people will say you're crazy
It's like a cycle
This happens over and over again
If you text me anything hype, you better text back and say it's a typo
If you send me anything overly enthusiastic, you better text back and say it was a mistake
The city of Gods, no city is like you
New York is the city of elite and powerful people, and there's no place like it
This the new New York, Ye is the goat
This is the new version of New York, and Kanye West is the greatest of all time
Fivi' is viral and this is the BIBLE (what?)
Fivio Foreign is popular and this is the ultimate guide
Don't leave me, go easy, go easy, go easy
Please be kind to me and don't hurt me
Lyrics © KINGS REPUBLIC ENTERPRISES, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Delacey, Allan Lopez, Andrew Taggart, Aswad Asif, Cristian Dejesus Tejada, Dwayne Abernathy, Hamza Hamaal, Kanye Omari West, Malik Piper, Mark Williams, Maxie Lee III Ryles, Mike Dean, Raul Ignacio Cubina
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@BestIsntEasy
@@lifeofreilly9943 🚨 Matthew 10:28
“Don’t be afraid of those who can kill only your bodies—but can’t touch your souls! Fear only God who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Psalm 82:6 Living Bible
6 I have called you all “gods” and “sons of the Most High.”
❎ For those CLAIMING to be god(dess): 9 You will no longer say that you are a god when you face those who k--- you. You will be a human, not a god, in the hands of those who K I L L you. Ezekiel 28:9 (GW) 🎇🏁
Romans 1:23
And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to
🔥 corruptible man, 🔥 and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
🔥 Galatians 3:13 (KJV)💫 13 Christ...being made a curse for us..💥
6 Men can only reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven; 7 so don’t be surprised at my statement that
🔥🐍🔥 you must be born again! 🔥🐍🔥
26 But our mother-city is the heavenly Jerusalem, and she is not a slave to Jewish laws. Galatians 4:26 Living Bible 🔱🔥🔱
TRANS AGENDA = ⚖
🤜💥💩♂️🔺️🔯🔻♀️ 💥💩🤛
💎👁🗽👁💎RABBI ON JEWISH GOD https://youtu.be/qREbrpxyWzg SAME AS ISLAMIC
PAY ATTENTION TO STATUE https://youtu.be/PcR85Ojhx6M OF RESURRECTION BECAUSE B IN LA DEN BARBIE https://youtu.be/-Y_gBpX_8AE KEEPS SENSE OF HUMOR 💃🐃💩
Luke 19:11, 27 Living Bible
11 And because Jesus was nearing Jerusalem, he told a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away.
27 And now about these enemies of mine who revolted—bring them in and execute them before me.’”
Lugh (Irish mythology) called me NUTters quite some time ago. I am both BOKO(crazy) & the face of ISIS (Egyptian mythology) to the ancients. I only give verbal fire & evil eyes. This poor boy https://youtu.be/EVxZfP1fC_I wasn't as fortunate.
🐄 MU'MEN ARE BELIEVERS 🐄
@BestIsntEasy
@@wensleymichel505 🚨 Matthew 10:28
“Don’t be afraid of those who can kill only your bodies—but can’t touch your souls! Fear only God who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Psalm 82:6 Living Bible
6 I have called you all “gods” and “sons of the Most High.”
❎ For those CLAIMING to be god(dess): 9 You will no longer say that you are a god when you face those who k--- you. You will be a human, not a god, in the hands of those who K I L L you. Ezekiel 28:9 (GW) 🎇🏁
Romans 1:23
And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to
🔥 corruptible man, 🔥 and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
🔥 Galatians 3:13 (KJV)💫 13 Christ...being made a curse for us..💥
6 Men can only reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven; 7 so don’t be surprised at my statement that
🔥🐍🔥 you must be born again! 🔥🐍🔥
26 But our mother-city is the heavenly Jerusalem, and she is not a slave to Jewish laws. Galatians 4:26 Living Bible 🔱🔥🔱
TRANS AGENDA = ⚖
🤜💥💩♂️🔺️🔯🔻♀️ 💥💩🤛
💎👁🗽👁💎RABBI ON JEWISH GOD https://youtu.be/qREbrpxyWzg SAME AS ISLAMIC
PAY ATTENTION TO STATUE https://youtu.be/PcR85Ojhx6M OF RESURRECTION BECAUSE B IN LA DEN BARBIE https://youtu.be/-Y_gBpX_8AE KEEPS SENSE OF HUMOR 💃🐃💩
Luke 19:11, 27 Living Bible
11 And because Jesus was nearing Jerusalem, he told a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away.
27 And now about these enemies of mine who revolted—bring them in and execute them before me.’”
Lugh (Irish mythology) called me NUTters quite some time ago. I am both BOKO(crazy) & the face of ISIS (Egyptian mythology) to the ancients. I only give verbal fire & evil eyes. This poor boy https://youtu.be/EVxZfP1fC_I wasn't as fortunate.
🐄 MU'MEN ARE BELIEVERS 🐄
@BestIsntEasy
@@ariesrule2001 🚨 Matthew 10:28
“Don’t be afraid of those who can kill only your bodies—but can’t touch your souls! Fear only God who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Psalm 82:6 Living Bible
6 I have called you all “gods” and “sons of the Most High.”
❎ For those CLAIMING to be god(dess): 9 You will no longer say that you are a god when you face those who k--- you. You will be a human, not a god, in the hands of those who K I L L you. Ezekiel 28:9 (GW) 🎇🏁
Romans 1:23
And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to
🔥 corruptible man, 🔥 and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
🔥 Galatians 3:13 (KJV)💫 13 Christ...being made a curse for us..💥
6 Men can only reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven; 7 so don’t be surprised at my statement that
🔥🐍🔥 you must be born again! 🔥🐍🔥
26 But our mother-city is the heavenly Jerusalem, and she is not a slave to Jewish laws. Galatians 4:26 Living Bible 🔱🔥🔱
TRANS AGENDA = ⚖
🤜💥💩♂️🔺️🔯🔻♀️ 💥💩🤛
💎👁🗽👁💎RABBI ON JEWISH GOD https://youtu.be/qREbrpxyWzg SAME AS ISLAMIC
PAY ATTENTION TO STATUE https://youtu.be/PcR85Ojhx6M OF RESURRECTION BECAUSE B IN LA DEN BARBIE https://youtu.be/-Y_gBpX_8AE KEEPS SENSE OF HUMOR 💃🐃💩
Luke 19:11, 27 Living Bible
11 And because Jesus was nearing Jerusalem, he told a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away.
27 And now about these enemies of mine who revolted—bring them in and execute them before me.’”
Lugh (Irish mythology) called me NUTters quite some time ago. I am both BOKO(crazy) & the face of ISIS (Egyptian mythology) to the ancients. I only give verbal fire & evil eyes. This poor boy https://youtu.be/EVxZfP1fC_I wasn't as fortunate.
🐄 MU'MEN ARE BELIEVERS 🐄
@oscrttt
This production is INSANE. So smart of Fivio to link with Ye
@DanielRusatsi
We love you Ye
@MnamesPAUL
@Qino Alman what
@tamonhudson558
I can see Jay jumping on the remix
@FuckYouPayMe448
Lmfao nigga who wouldn’t that’s a life changing choice 🤣
@broaderocean5274
@@FuckYouPayMe448fr, and why he say ye like alicia wasn’t on the song too?
@davidcervera6662
"They won't do 4 years in college, but then do 25 to life..." - bar of the year. Like if you agree 💯💯💯
@8yashkaps
What do you mean by this buddy?
@zayy1426
@@8yashkaps they basically won't do 4 years in college but will rather do something bad which will lead them to getting 25years+ in prison
@PrinceLife
REACTION VIDEO TO / Fivio Foreign, Kanye West, Alicia Keys - City of Gods / HERE
🌎📣💎🎶💎📣🌎
https://youtu.be/vkjZp6JMePg