Empire State of Mind
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys [2156]PL Lyrics
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Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca
Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever
I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here
I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere
I used to cop in Harlem, all of my Dominicanos
Right there up on Broadway, pull me back to that McDonald's
Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons wippin' pastry's
Cruisin' down 8th St, off white Lexus
Drivin' so slow, but BK is from Texas
Me, I'm out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie
Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me
Say what up to Ty-Ty, still sippin' Mai Tais
Sittin' courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five
Nigga I be Spike'd out, I could trip a referee (come on, come on, come on)
Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from
In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah)
Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do (yeah) (okay)
Now you're in New York (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha) (uh, yeah)
These streets will make you feel brand new (new)
Big lights will inspire you (come on) (okay)
Let's hear it for New York (you're welcome, OG) (come on)
New York (yeah), New York (uh) (I made you hot)
Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game
Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can
You should know I bleed blue, but I ain't a Crip though
But I got a gang of niggas walkin' with my clique though
Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin' rock
Afrika Bambataa shit, home of the hip-hop
Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back
For foreigners it ain't fair, they act like they forgot how to act
Eight million stories, out there in the naked
City is a pity, half of y'all won't make it
Me, I got a plug, Special Ed "I Got It Made"
If Jesus payin' Lebron, I'm payin' Dwyane Wade
Three dice cee-lo, three card Monte
Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley
Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade (come on, come on, come on)
Long live the King yo, I'm from the Empire State that's
In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah)
Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do (that boy good) (okay)
Now you're in New York (uh, yeah)
(Welcome to the bright lights, baby)
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you (okay)
Let's hear it for New York (come on)
New York (yeah), New York (uh)
Lights is blinding, girls need blinders
So they can step out of bounds quick, the sidelines is
Lined with casualties, who sip the life casually
Then gradually become worse, don't bite the apple, Eve
Caught up in the in-crowd, now you're in style
End of the winter gets cold, en vogue, with your skin out
City of sin, it's a pity on the whim
Good girls gone bad, the city's filled with them
Mommy took a bus trip, now she got her bust out
Everybody ride her, just like a bus route
"Hail Mary" to the city, you're a virgin
And Jesus can't save you, life starts when the church end
Came here for school, graduated to the high life
Ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight
MDMA got you feelin' like a champion (come on, come on, come on)
The city never sleeps, better slip you an Ambien
In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah)
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do (okay)
Now you're in New York (uh, yeah)
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you (okay)
Let's hear it for New York (come on)
New York (yeah), New York (uh)
One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty
No place in the world that could compare
Put your lighters in the air everybody say
"Yeah, yeah" (come on, come on, come on)
"Yeah, yeah"
In New York (uh, yeah)
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do (okay)
Now you're in New York (uh, yeah)
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York (come on)
New York (yeah), New York (uh)
The lyrics to Jay-Z & Alicia Keys’ song “Empire State Of Mind” express the pride that comes with being from New York and the determination to make it in the big city. The first verse mentions how Jay-Z is from Brooklyn but now lives in Tribeca next to Robert De Niro, indicating his rise to fame and success. He also sees himself as the new Sinatra, implying the magnitude of his success, and how he can make it anywhere in the world. The chorus emphasizes how New York is the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, and anything is possible. The second verse speaks about how Jay-Z has made the Yankee hat more famous than the Yankees themselves. It also mentions the melting pot of cultures in the city and the city's dark side with its drugs, violence, and temptations. The song ends with a shoutout to the city and its people.
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Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca
I used to live in Brooklyn, but now I reside in Tribeca
Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever
I have a place near DeNiro, but I will always stay true to my roots
I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here
I am like a modern-day Sinatra, and because I achieved success in New York
I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere
I can succeed in any place, as people appreciate and admire me everywhere
I used to cop in Harlem, all of my Dominicanos
I used to buy drugs in Harlem from my Dominican contacts
Right there up on Broadway, pull me back to that McDonald's
Right on Broadway, near McDonald's, a place that reminds me of my past struggles
Took it to my stashbox, 560 State St
Took the drugs to my hiding place at 560 State St
Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons wippin' pastry's
You can find me in the kitchen, just like someone named Simmons, cooking pastries
Cruisin' down 8th St, off white Lexus
Driving slowly down 8th St in my off-white Lexus
Drivin' so slow, but BK is from Texas
I may drive slowly, but I represent Brooklyn, even though it's in New York and not Texas
Me, I'm out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie
Personally, I am from Bed-Stuy, the hometown of the famous rapper Biggie
Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me
Now I am successful and recognized on the Billboard, and I have my friends with me
Say what up to Ty-Ty, still sippin' Mai Tais
I greet Ty-Ty, while still enjoying my Mai Tais (cocktail)
Sittin' courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five
I have the privilege of sitting courtside at basketball games and receiving high fives from both the Knicks and Nets
Nigga I be Spike'd out, I could trip a referee (come on, come on, come on)
I wear Spike Lee's signature style and I could agitate a referee easily
Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from
My attitude clearly indicates that I am without a doubt from
In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah)
Referring to the fact that I am in the city of New York
Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of
Acknowledging that New York is like a concrete jungle where dreams can come true
There's nothin' you can't do (yeah) (okay)
There is nothing that you cannot achieve in this city
Now you're in New York (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Now that you are here in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new (new)
The streets of New York have the power to make you feel rejuvenated and refreshed
Big lights will inspire you (come on) (okay)
The grand lights of the city will motivate and ignite your passion
Let's hear it for New York (you're welcome, OG) (come on)
Let's give a cheer for New York, as it deserves to be praised
New York (yeah), New York (uh) (I made you hot)
Referring to the city of New York, acknowledging my contribution in making it popular
Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game
You can find me at the X (Stadium) with OG (other gang members) watching a Yankees game
Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can
I made the Yankee hat so renowned that it surpasses the popularity of the team itself
You should know I bleed blue, but I ain't a Crip though
I am devoted to the Yankees (who wear blue), but I am not affiliated with the Crips gang
But I got a gang of niggas walkin' with my clique though
However, I have a group of people who are loyal to me and accompany me
Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin' rock
Welcome to the diverse city where we sell drugs on street corners
Afrika Bambataa shit, home of the hip-hop
Referring to the influence of hip-hop artist Afrika Bambataa and recognizing New York as the birthplace of hip-hop
Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back
Different types of taxis available in the city, with the request to call them back
For foreigners it ain't fair, they act like they forgot how to act
It isn't fair for non-locals, as they sometimes act inappropriately or forget proper behavior
Eight million stories, out there in the naked
There are countless stories of people living in the city, out in the open
City is a pity, half of y'all won't make it
The city can be unforgiving, and half of you won't succeed here
Me, I got a plug, Special Ed "I Got It Made"
I have strong connections and influence, just like Special Ed's famous song "I Got It Made"
If Jesus payin' Lebron, I'm payin' Dwyane Wade
If even Jesus were to pay LeBron James, then I would pay Dwyane Wade
Three dice cee-lo, three card Monte
Playing the gambling game cee-lo with three dice, or the con game three card Monte
Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley
Referencing the Labor Day Parade and paying tribute to the late Bob Marley
Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade (come on, come on, come on)
Praising the Statue of Liberty and wishing for the long life of the World Trade Center
Long live the King yo, I'm from the Empire State that's
Showing respect to the King and proudly stating that I am from the Empire State
In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah)
Recognizing that I am in the city of New York
Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of
Acknowledging that New York is a city full of opportunities and where dreams can come true
There's nothin' you can't do (that boy good) (okay)
There is nothing that you cannot achieve here, expressing confidence in one's abilities
Now you're in New York (uh, yeah)
Now that you are here in New York
(Welcome to the bright lights, baby)
Welcoming and embracing the vibrant atmosphere of New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
The city streets will give you a sense of renewal and rejuvenation
Big lights will inspire you (okay)
The grand lights of the city will motivate and ignite your passion
Let's hear it for New York (come on)
Let's show our appreciation and admiration for New York
New York (yeah), New York (uh)
Paying homage to the city of New York
Lights is blinding, girls need blinders
The bright lights of the city can be overwhelming for some, and girls may need blinders to stay focused
So they can step out of bounds quick, the sidelines is
To avoid getting caught up in distractions, so they can quickly move away from the boundaries of their comfort zone
Lined with casualties, who sip the life casually
Filled with people who casually indulge in a lifestyle that leads to their downfall
Then gradually become worse, don't bite the apple, Eve
Then gradually decline, warning against making destructive choices like how Eve bit the forbidden apple
Caught up in the in-crowd, now you're in style
Becoming entangled in the popular group and now being fashionable
End of the winter gets cold, en vogue, with your skin out
As winter ends and it gets colder, people start wearing fashionable outfits that expose more skin
City of sin, it's a pity on the whim
Referring to New York as a city associated with sin and expressing disappointment in impulsive actions
Good girls gone bad, the city's filled with them
Even good girls can be influenced and led astray in this city that is filled with their kind
Mommy took a bus trip, now she got her bust out
A mother who went on a bus trip and now displays her physical assets prominently
Everybody ride her, just like a bus route
Everyone wants to be involved with her, just like how people ride a bus along its designated route
"Hail Mary" to the city, you're a virgin
A reference to the prayer "Hail Mary" and comparing the city to a virgin
And Jesus can't save you, life starts when the church end
Even Jesus cannot protect you in this city, and life truly begins when you leave the confines of the church
Came here for school, graduated to the high life
Arrived in the city for education and then moved on to living a luxurious and successful lifestyle
Ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight
Referring to the obsession of basketball players and rap artists with fame and attention
MDMA got you feelin' like a champion (come on, come on, come on)
The drug MDMA can make you feel invincible, encouraging others to join in
The city never sleeps, better slip you an Ambien
The city is always awake, so you may need a sedative like Ambien to fall asleep
One hand in the air for the big city
Raising one hand to show appreciation for the grandness of the city
Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty
Street lights illuminate the path to big dreams, making everything look beautiful
No place in the world that could compare
There is no other place in the world that can match its uniqueness
Put your lighters in the air everybody say
Hold your lighters up in the air, and everyone should say
"Yeah, yeah" (come on, come on, come on)
"Yeah, yeah" in an encouraging manner
"Yeah, yeah"
"Yeah, yeah"
In New York (uh, yeah)
Referring to the fact that I am in the city of New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
Describing New York as a place where dreams can come true, despite its tough environment
There's nothin' you can't do (okay)
There are no limits to what you can achieve here
Now you're in New York (uh, yeah)
Now that you are here in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
The city streets will give you a sense of renewal and rejuvenation
Big lights will inspire you
The grand lights of the city will motivate and ignite your passion
Let's hear it for New York (come on)
Let's show our appreciation and admiration for New York
New York (yeah), New York (uh)
Paying homage to the city of New York
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander William Shuckburgh, Alicia J Augello-Cook, Shawn C Carter, Angela Hunte, Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson, Janette Sewell
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