Zoo York
Lil Tjay feat. Fivio Foreign & Pop Smoke Lyrics


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Grr, ayy (uh)
Nah
Bow-bow-bow-bow (woo)
Bow-bow-bow-bow, bow
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (ayy)
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (ayy)
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (ayy)
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York

Walk in the spot and it's litty, designer through city, you know I'ma turn up (ayy)
Bro got the Henney and I got a blunt, fuck around, throw a band when I burn up (ayy)
Shawty right here, she a freak and she move like a pro, tryna dance, so I churn her (bow)
Then she feelin' my dick, it's the burner (ayy)
She ain't used to my bop, she a learner (ayy, ayy, ayy)
I had to flex up, I done copped a new pieces to glitter my neck up
They ain't fuckin' protect us, we was young niggas dreamin' 'bout flingin' Pateks up (bow)
They was tryna arrest us, fuck all them niggas, don't let me get 'fessed up (bow)
Nigga think he a wrestler (bow), I might just teach him some shit, no semester (bow-bow-bow-bow)
I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta get to the bag, ah (bag)
Damn (damn), I think I fell in love with the cash
I been in the studio workin' hard to the max
I can't (I can't), I cannot never, ever fall back (ayy, ayy, ayy)
I'm on my Birkin, nigga (yeah)
Run up, we merkin' niggas (bow)
I got some shooters they ready to ride (boom, boom, boom)
I send 'em, they lurkin' nigga (bow-bow-bow-bow)
I'm on my Birkin, nigga
Run up, I'm merkin' niggas (gang, gang)
I got some shooters they ready to ride
I send 'em, they lurkin' nigga (bow-bow-bow-bow)

Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (woo)
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York

Look, I'm from the town (I'm from the town)
Send me the addy, I'm huntin' him down (grr)
Get off the stage and I jump in the crowd (ayy)
They keep sayin' we too wild (bow)
I fell in love with the crowd (I did)
They fell in love with the sound (they did)
Grr, bow, bow-bow-bow-bow
Attention (attention), move 'round with a vengeance (ayy)
Bow, bend 'em, throw it down, offend them
Ayy, ayy, ayy
I'm with the demons and henchmen (I am)
Uh, uh, we can't wait until we see as a victim
Give me the money, I need it, I'm itchin' (I am)
Them niggas know when I see them, it's different (ayy)
Uh, I know they a opp 'cause my finger keep twitchin' (ayy)
Bow, leavin' him lifted (leavin' him lifted)
Blicky, blick him (blick him), blick him (blick him), blick him (bow)

Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (woo)
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York

Got fifty-two shots in this Glock but a nigga won't let him
Xd, a nigga totin' Beretta
Ruffle them feathers (don't get shot)
I leave 'em deader
I got your bitch suckin' on my treasure
I woo from the floor, yeah, we do it better
I got the hoes like I'm Hugh Hefner
Bitch, I'm a dog, I'm a blue devil
One dead in Nieman, scannin', it's readin'
Perc hit, I'm geekin', shit turned me to a demon
Bad bitch named RiRi, nice, but treeshy
She want me to breed her, I'm like, "Nah, bitch, you sneaky"
I make it rain on whoever, I make it rain that woo weather
Nigga, I put in pain, shooter in the driver in the red Cartier frames
Crush the paper, fry the tool, put an eighth in my spliff, roll
Get in my zone, hop in my Rolls, smokin' opps to the face

Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (woo)
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York




Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
Bitch, I'm from Zoo York

Overall Meaning

Lil Tjay’s “Zoo York” featuring Fivio Foreign and Pop Smoke is a tribute to the energetic and dynamic New York city lifestyle. In the song, Lil Tjay boasts about his affiliation to Harlem and the famous Zoo York brand, which was created in NYC back in 1993. The song opens with a growling sound, setting off the wild and menacing tone of the anthem. The song is triumphant and full of bravado, with Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and Pop Smoke trading bars over a menacing trap beat.


Lil Tjay enters the track with his signature sing-song flow, confidently rhyming over the beat about his designer clothes and partying in the city. He brags about his love for money and his dedication to working hard in the studio. As the song progresses, he becomes more aggressive, boasting about being a savage and his willingness to take down his enemies.


Fivio Foreign’s and Pop Smoke’s verses come in with a faster and grittier flow to emphasize their hardcore style, a trademark of many New York rappers. The energy of the track is palpable as they trade verses full of violent imagery and menacing rhymes. Both artists were renowned for their gritty and energetic contributions to the New York rap scene, and their verses on "Zoo York" are proof of this.


Overall, "Zoo York" is a lively New York anthem that celebrates the city's dynamic and sometimes dangerous culture of partying, hustling, and surviving.


Line by Line Meaning

Grr, ayy (uh)
The artist grunts and says 'ayy' to create an energetic tone.


Nah
The artist rejects or disagrees with something or someone.


Bow-bow-bow-bow (woo)
The artist makes a gunshot sound followed by an exclamation of excitement.


Bow-bow-bow-bow, bow
The artist repeats the gunshot sound with additional rhythm.


Bitch, I'm from Zoo York, Zoo York
The artist identifies as being from Zoo York, highlighting his background and origins.


Bitch, I'm from Zoo York (ayy)
The artist repeats his identification as being from Zoo York with excitement.


Bitch, I'm from Zoo York
The artist repeats his identification as being from Zoo York with emphasis.


Walk in the spot and it's litty, designer through city, you know I'ma turn up (ayy)
The artist enters a venue that is lively and full of fashionable attire, and he plans to enjoy himself and bring excitement.


Bro got the Henney and I got a blunt, fuck around, throw a band when I burn up (ayy)
The artist's associate has Hennessy, and he has a marijuana blunt. They plan to spend extravagantly on themselves when they become high.


Shawty right here, she a freak and she move like a pro, tryna dance, so I churn her (bow)
The artist describes a woman as a sexually skilled dancer. He plans to have sex with her.


Then she feelin' my dick, it's the burner (ayy)
The woman becomes sexually aroused by the artist's penis.


She ain't used to my bop, she a learner (ayy, ayy, ayy)
The woman is not used to the artist's style of dancing, so she is learning from him.


I had to flex up, I done copped a new pieces to glitter my neck up
The artist purchased new items of jewelry to enhance his appearance and status.


They ain't fuckin' protect us, we was young niggas dreamin' 'bout flingin' Pateks up (bow)
The artist and his associates were not being supported or protected, so they had to dream about attaining high-quality watches (Pateks), often associated with wealth and success.


They was tryna arrest us, fuck all them niggas, don't let me get 'fessed up (bow)
The artist and his associates were being targeted for arrest but they refuse to be caught or confess anything to the authorities.


Nigga think he a wrestler (bow), I might just teach him some shit, no semester (bow-bow-bow-bow)
The artist suggests that he knows how to fight like a wrestler and is willing to share his knowledge with others, without any formal instruction.


I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta get to the bag, ah (bag)
The artist is determined to make money and become wealthy.


Damn (damn), I think I fell in love with the cash
The artist loves making money and has become addicted to the lifestyle it provides.


I been in the studio workin' hard to the max
The artist has been working hard in the recording studio.


I can't (I can't), I cannot never, ever fall back (ayy, ayy, ayy)
The artist refuses to slow down or lose his momentum in his pursuit of success.


I'm on my Birkin, nigga (yeah)
The artist has a Birkin bag, a luxury fashion item, indicating his wealth and status.


Run up, we merkin' niggas (bow)
If someone approaches, the artist and his associates will use violence (merk) to protect themselves.


I got some shooters they ready to ride (boom, boom, boom)
The artist has bodyguards who are willing to protect him and use guns if necessary.


I send 'em, they lurkin' nigga (bow-bow-bow-bow)
The artist's bodyguards are hidden and waiting for any possible threats or attacks.


Look, I'm from the town (I'm from the town)
The artist repeats his identification as being from his hometown (the town).


Send me the addy, I'm huntin' him down (grr)
The artist wants the address of a person he wants to confront or harm.


Get off the stage and I jump in the crowd (ayy)
The artist is eager to perform and interact with his fans.


They keep sayin' we too wild (bow)
People keep criticizing the artist and his associates for being too violent and unpredictable.


I fell in love with the crowd (I did)
The artist loves performing for his audience.


They fell in love with the sound (they did)
The audience loves the artist's music.


Attention (attention), move 'round with a vengeance (ayy)
The artist demands the listener's attention and moves with a sense of vengeance or aggression.


Bow, bend 'em, throw it down, offend them
The artist threatens to physically harm anyone who gets in his way.


I'm with the demons and henchmen (I am)
The artist associates with dangerous people who are willing to commit violent acts on his behalf.


Uh, uh, we can't wait until we see as a victim
The artist and his associates are eager to prey on vulnerable targets.


Give me the money, I need it, I'm itchin' (I am)
The artist is desperate for money and cannot wait to obtain it.


Them niggas know when I see them, it's different (ayy)
The artist suggests that people are afraid of him and react differently in his presence.


Bow, leavin' him lifted (leavin' him lifted)
The artist threatens to shoot and kill someone.


Blicky, blick him (blick him), blick him (blick him), blick him (bow)
The artist repeats the sound of a gun firing and suggests shooting someone multiple times.


Got fifty-two shots in this Glock but a nigga won't let him
The artist has a gun with many bullets and will not hesitate to use it.


Xd, a nigga totin' Beretta
The artist has another gun, a Beretta, with him as well.


Ruffle them feathers (don't get shot)
The artist suggests that he can provoke someone to attack him, ultimately leading to that person's harm.


I leave 'em deader
The artist kills his enemies.


I got your bitch suckin' on my treasure
The artist brags about having sexual relations with someone else's girlfriend.


I woo from the floor, yeah, we do it better
The artist is confident in his ability to succeed and surpass his competitors.


I got the hoes like I'm Hugh Hefner
The artist suggests that he is like Hugh Hefner who was famous for his many relationships with women.


Bitch, I'm a dog, I'm a blue devil
The artist compares himself to an aggressive animal or mythical creature, indicating his strength and power.


One dead in Nieman, scannin', it's readin'
The artist references a murder that occurred at a high-end department store called Neiman Marcus, possibly suggesting his involvement.


Perc hit, I'm geekin', shit turned me to a demon
The artist took Percocet, a powerful painkiller, and feels like a demon or evil entity.


Bad bitch named RiRi, nice, but treeshy
The artist describes a woman who is attractive but has negative qualities like being reckless or disrespectful.


She want me to breed her, I'm like, "Nah, bitch, you sneaky"
The woman wants to have sex with the artist and have his baby, but he refuses because he does not trust her.


I make it rain on whoever, I make it rain that woo weather
The artist throws money around, regardless of who is around him, and likes to make it rain heavy amounts of cash.


Nigga, I put in pain, shooter in the driver in the red Cartier frames
The artist has caused harm to others, and his associate is armed and ready to shoot while wearing luxury eyewear.


Crush the paper, fry the tool, put an eighth in my spliff, roll
The artist crushes and rolls a marijuana joint, adding a specific amount of marijuana to it.


Get in my zone, hop in my Rolls, smokin' opps to the face
The artist enters a state of focus and concentration, gets into his luxury Rolls-Royce car, and smokes marijuana while thinking about his enemies.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SENTRIC MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bashar Barakah Jackson, Tione Dalyan Merritt

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