Face of My City
Jack Harlow Lyrics


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I'm the face of my city
Cosigned by Diddy
Hard liquor, I'm shitty
Hotel with some bitty
Got her doing my bidding
You changed, no kidding
Wasn't always this pretty (mmm)
Runway me, I'm fitting
Fourth-quarter, ninth inning
Ain't no way we ain't winning
Back home for a week, ain't no way we ain't sinning (woo)
If she came to stay with me, ain't no way she ain't pretty
Got the 808 hitting
Y'all some internet thugs, won't come face to face with me
Y'all would hate to play with me
Tummy tuck it one time, she'll pay to stay skinny
I done been on that road, I done ate some great Denny's
And (and), and some Cracker Barrel
Little brother with me selling Jack apparel
She a rich girl, she done had Camaros
Cheaper to keep her, Willy Caballero
White boy with a little habanero
I just hit a hundred, I was at a zero
I'm a big boss, you just at a bureau
Hometown hero, tell 'em at a mural

I'm the face of my city (city)
Cosigned by Diddy (facts)
Hard liquor, I'm shitty
Hotel with some bitty (woo)
Got her doing my bidding
You changed, no kidding
Wasn't always this pretty (pretty)

I'm the man in my city (yeah)
Niggas can't fuck with me (nah)
Bookbag three fifty (cash)
Got my hand on my blicky
Might swag, I don't dance for real
First come then I'm paying her bills
Niggas bums, they got nowhere to live
I ain't chasing nothing but me some M's
I ain't beefing with them niggas, they kids
I should put 'em over my knee and spank 'em
I was thinking that they would've been thankful
Pretty bitch and she be killing them angles
We turn a killer right into an angel
I start demolishing shit when I'm angry
Boy, don't be following me, that shit dangerous
Still in the 'partments, my lil' hitters banging
I repped my projects before I was famous
Straight from the bottom, you know I ain't changing
Everything cash, you know how I play
Fuck like I love her, she know I ain't staying
Pass her to dog and you know how I'm playing
Act like I'm dumb but you know I ain't crazy
Big Baby

I'm the face of my city (yeah)
Cosigned by Diddy
Hard liquor, I'm shitty
Hotel with some bitty
Got her doing my bidding




You changed, no kidding
Wasn't always this pretty (pretty)

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of "Face of My City," Jack Harlow references his status as a figurehead of his hometown, Louisville, Kentucky. He boasts that he is the "face" of the city and has even been co-signed by legendary hip-hop mogul Diddy. Harlow then transitions to describing his lavish lifestyle, mentioning how he drinks hard liquor, stays in hotels with women, and has them do his bidding. Harlow acknowledges that he has changed since his earlier days and wasn't always as attractive as he is currently. The chorus is repeated twice, underscoring Harlow's claim to being a hometown hero and a well-known figure in the music world.


In Lil Baby's verse, he emphasizes his dominance in his own community. He claims that he is unstoppable and that no one can contend with him. He also boasts about his wealth, carrying around $350 in cash in his bookbag and wielding a firearm for protection. Lil Baby alludes to his less fortunate peers, describing them as "bums" with no place to live. He talks about his focus on making money, saying he isn't chasing after anything else. He also mentions his love life and the way he casually sleeps with women without any commitment.


Overall, "Face of My City" is a braggadocious anthem to both of these rappers' respective cities, Louisville and Atlanta. It shows the pride that they have for where they come from and their ability to make it big in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the face of my city
I am the most prominent and well-known figure in my city, representing it to the fullest


Cosigned by Diddy
I have earned the recognition and approval of the successful rapper and entrepreneur, Diddy


Hard liquor, I'm shitty
I become drunk and intoxicated quickly while consuming liquor with high alcohol content


Hotel with some bitty
I am staying at a hotel with a beautiful woman, who is spending time with me


Got her doing my bidding
I have her obeying my every command and doing what I want her to do


You changed, no kidding
You have transformed from who you used to be, which is surprising


Wasn't always this pretty (mmm)
I did not always have the good looks and charm that I possess now


Runway me, I'm fitting
I look good and appear attractive, as if I am a model walking down the runway


Fourth-quarter, ninth inning
I am competing in a high-pressure situation, where the stakes are high and time is running out


Ain't no way we ain't winning
There is no possibility of us not succeeding or coming out victorious


Back home for a week, ain't no way we ain't sinning (woo)
I am returning back to my city for a week, and there is no way that we will not engage in sinful or reckless behavior


If she came to stay with me, ain't no way she ain't pretty
If a woman comes to stay with me, there is no way that she will not be attractive or good-looking


Got the 808 hitting
The bass in my music is very heavy and amplified, shaking everything around me


Y'all some internet thugs, won't come face to face with me
You are all individuals who act tough and aggressive online, but are afraid to confront me in person


Y'all would hate to play with me
You all would not enjoy competing against me or participating in any game or activity with me


Tummy tuck it one time, she'll pay to stay skinny
If she undergoes a surgical procedure to flatten her stomach, she will be willing to pay to maintain her slim figure


I done been on that road, I done ate some great Denny's
I have gone on tour and traveled to different places, where I have enjoyed eating at a variety of good restaurants, including Denny's


And (and), and some Cracker Barrel
In addition to Denny's, I have also eaten at the restaurant chain, Cracker Barrel


Little brother with me selling Jack apparel
My younger brother is with me, helping me sell clothing items from my brand, Jack


She a rich girl, she done had Camaros
The woman that I am with is wealthy and has previously owned Chevrolet Camaro cars


Cheaper to keep her, Willy Caballero
It is more economical to maintain a relationship with her, rather than to let her go, similarly to football player Willy Caballero staying with his team rather than switching teams


White boy with a little habanero
I am a Caucasian male with a small amount of Hispanic influence in me, like a little bit of the spicy habanero pepper


I just hit a hundred, I was at a zero
I have gone from making no money at all to making a hundred thousand dollars


I'm a big boss, you just at a bureau
I am a powerful person in charge, while you are just an insignificant employee


Hometown hero, tell 'em at a mural
I am a celebrated and admired figure in my city, with my portrait depicted on a mural


I'm the man in my city (yeah)
I hold a position of power and respect in my city, making me the most important person there


Niggas can't fuck with me (nah)
No one can compete or compare with me, in terms of my skills or abilities


Bookbag three fifty (cash)
I carry a bookbag filled with three hundred and fifty dollars in cash


Got my hand on my blicky
I am carrying a handgun for protection and safety


Might swag, I don't dance for real
I may possess style and confidence, but I do not dance genuinely or sincerely


First come then I'm paying her bills
The first woman I engage with sexually will have her expenses and living costs paid for by me


Niggas bums, they got nowhere to live
The men I interact with are poor and homeless, having no place to reside


I ain't chasing nothing but me some M's
I am only focused on obtaining and earning millions of dollars


I ain't beefing with them niggas, they kids
I am not arguing or fighting with those people, as they are immature and childish


I should put 'em over my knee and spank 'em
I should discipline those individuals as if they were children, with a spanking like a punishment


I was thinking that they would've been thankful
I assumed that those people would be appreciative and grateful, but they are not


Pretty bitch and she be killing them angles
The woman I am with is beautiful and takes photos at flattering and attractive angles


We turn a killer right into an angel
We can make someone who is violent and dangerous into a well-behaved and thoughtful person


I start demolishing shit when I'm angry
I become destructive and wreak havoc on things when I am upset or enraged


Boy, don't be following me, that shit dangerous
Do not attempt to follow me, it can lead to dangerous or harmful situations


Still in the 'partments, my lil' hitters banging
I am still living in the apartment complex, with my small group of violent associates causing trouble and violence


I repped my projects before I was famous
I represented and supported my neighborhood and community, even before I became popular or well-known


Straight from the bottom, you know I ain't changing
I came from a disadvantaged and impoverished background, but I refuse to change or forget my roots


Everything cash, you know how I play
I deal with everything through cash payments, and you know that is how I operate and do business


Fuck like I love her, she know I ain't staying
I engage in sexual activity with the woman, making it seem like I genuinely love or care for her, but she knows that I have no intention of staying in a committed relationship


Pass her to dog and you know how I'm playing
I am going to sexually involve my pet dog, and you know that that is how I am going to act or behave


Act like I'm dumb but you know I ain't crazy
I pretend to act stupid or foolish, but you know that I am not insane or mentally unstable


Big Baby
A nickname or moniker used by the artist, Lil Baby, to reference himself in the song




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dominique Jones, Jackman Thomas Harlow, Kevin Gomringer, Sonny Uwaezouke, Tim Gomringer

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[Chorus: Jack Harlow]
I'm the face of my city
Cosigned by Diddy
Hard liquor, I'm shitty
Hotel with some bitty
Got her doing my bidding
You changed, no kidding
Wasn't always this pretty

[Verse 1: Jack Harlow]
Runway me, I'm fitting, fourth-quarter, ninth inning
Ain't no way we ain't winning
Back home for a week, ain't no way we ain't sinning
If she came to stay with me, ain't no way she ain't pretty
Got the 808 hitting
Y'all some internet thugs, won't come face to face with me
Y'all would hate to play with me
Tummy tuck it one time, she'll pay to stay skinny
I done been on that road, I done ate some great Denny's, yeah
And some Cracker Barrel
Little brother with me selling Jack apparel
She a rich girl, she done had Camaros
Cheaper to keep her Willy Caballero
White boy with a little habanero
I just hit a hundred, I was at a zero
I'm a big boss, you just at a bureau
Hometown hero, tell 'em add a mural

[Chorus: Jack Harlow]
I'm the face of my city
Cosigned by Diddy
Hard liquor, I'm shitty
Hotel with some bitty
Got her doing my bidding
You changed, no kidding
Wasn't always this pretty

[Verse 2: Lil Baby]
I'm the man in my city (Yeah), niggas can't fuck with me (Nah)
Bookbag three fifty (Cash), got my hand on my blicky
Might swag, I don't dance for real
First come then I'm paying her bills
Niggas bums, they got nowhere to live
I ain't chasing nothing but me some M's
I ain't beefing with them niggas, they kids
I should put 'em over my knee and spank 'em
I was thinking that they would've been thankful
Pretty bitch and she be killing them angles
We turn a killer right into an angel
I start demolishing shit when I'm angry
Boy, don't be following me, that shit dangerous
Still in apartments, my lil' hitters banging
I repped my projects before I was famous
Straight from the bottom, you know I ain't changing
Everything cash, you know how I play it
Fuck like I love her, she know I ain't staying
Pass her to dog and you know how I'm playing
Act like I'm dumb but you know I ain't crazy
Big Baby

[Chorus: Jack Harlow with Lil Baby]
I'm the face of my city
Cosigned by Diddy
Hard liquor, I'm shitty
Hotel with some bitty
Got her doing my bidding
You changed, no kidding
Wasn't always this pretty



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user user

Never in my life would I have expected "Willy Caballero" to ever get name dropped in a hip hop song,

Andrew Davis

Hahah fr fr...

Cut Music ♪

I uploaded this song WITHOUT LIL BABY's Verse

ADELSO

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Andy

Dude same here when I heard this

Nicholas Drakopoulos

If it’s the Willy I’m thinking of, respect 📈📈

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Andrej Pljevaljcic

This song is underrated af

Idoll Magazine

BIG TIME!!!

travis_loves_cougars

2 mil views ain’t underrated

Peyton Dahlke

@travis_loves_cougars it’s underrated cause it should have about 40M

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