Brooklyn
M.O.P. Lyrics

You know what this shit means man (what?)
Do you understand the significance of what we are saying?

You know what this means for M.O.P. shit to pop?
Do you realize the impact of M.O.P. making music?

You know what it means for Brooklyn?
Do you know how important this is for Brooklyn?

For New York? For the fuckin streets?
This is not only for Brooklyn but for all of New York, even the streets.

For niggas that ain't got nothin
This music is for those who come from nothing and have nothing.

From shit to sugar! My nigga
We have come a long way and have risen above our past struggles.

No compromise (at all) no changin (nope never)
We are unapologetic about who we are and are not changing for anyone or anything.

M.O.P. is the streets - we ARE Brooklyn! (Salute)
M.O.P. represents the people in the streets and are true to our Brooklyn roots.

Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, East New York
These are neighborhoods in Brooklyn that we represent.

Of course the 'Ville, Coney Island, Red Hook
We also represent Brownsville, Coney Island, and Red Hook.

All downtown Brooklyn man, it's G's around here
The downtown area of Brooklyn is full of gangsters.

Brooklyn! (Go 'head now) {C'MON NOW!}
We are proud of where we come from and want everyone to know it.

Geah! Since these niggas don't take the day off
We have to be aware of the dangers around us at all times.

Your bullshit may not pay off
Your actions could have serious consequences.

I'mma give you a guide on when you can ride
Let me tell you what areas are safe.

And which blocks you should stay off
And which areas you should avoid.

Which projects you should go around
Some housing projects should be avoided altogether.

With or without a pound
Whether you are armed or not.

(If these niggas catch you on they grounds)
If you are caught in their territory.

They gon' lay yo' ass down
They will not hesitate to hurt or kill you.

Now I ain't tryin to play you like a pawn and choose your every move
I don't want to control you but I am trying to help you stay safe.

(We ain't sayin you a bitch either) but dude let's keep it cool
I'm not trying to insult you but let's stay calm and cautious.

Keep your heater, it's nippy out, even when you see the sun
Keep your gun with you even on nice days as you still need to be cautious.

Don't be flashin your ones, bumpin your gums or fixin your gun
Do not show off your money, talk too much, or fix your gun in public.

In East New York (East New York nigga) them niggas keep it rockin
East New York is a dangerous place where violence is common.

Them Coney Island niggas is wild, they smile when they be poppin
People from Coney Island are known to be violent and enjoy it.

My God, them Fort Greene niggas is beyond hard
People from Fort Greene are extremely tough.

They brick, I mean they sick, and they roll thick
They are tough, skilled, and travel in groups.

Man there's blocks in Crown Heights, that ain't even got lights
Some areas in Crown Heights are so dangerous they don't even have streetlights.

It's dark, AND YOU DON'T WANNA GET CAUGHT UP IN ALBANY PARK NOW DO YA?
It is dangerous in certain parts of Brooklyn, specifically Albany Park.

There's sparks down on Nostrand, there's sparks down on Kingston
There is danger on Nostrand and Kingston Avenues.

Come anywhere near the 'Ville, I don't know what the fuck you thinkin
If you come to Brownsville, be ready for danger.

This is
This is life in Brooklyn.

Nigga just cock the burner, nigga just pop the burner
Just be ready to use your gun if necessary.

Nigga got ROCKED with the burner, it's a dirty game of murder
People are dying from gun violence and it is a dangerous game to play.

Get caught up at the ropes - nigga it's over
If you get involved in dangerous activities, you are risking your life.

You a lucky nigga if yo' ass, ever even get a chance, to come out a coma
If you are involved in gun violence, you may end up in a coma or even die.

A lot of my dawgs around here, got a college education
Many of the people here are well-educated despite the violence and poverty.

And, they ain't get it from Penn State (NOPE) they got it from the state pen
They did not go to a traditional college but were educated while incarcerated.

It's veterans to rookies, niggas that pop off, and niggas that's pussy
There are people of all levels of experience and bravado involved in the violence.

But believe me dawg it ring off 'round here
Gunfire is common and it is a dangerous place to be.

Now I'm from (BROOKLYN) and I'm soldier, I'm sinister
I am from Brooklyn and I am tough and frightening to my enemies.

Every day of my life is a like a movie Marxmen cinema
My life is like an action movie, dangerous and unpredictable.

I'm from where them niggas be squeezin, where your man got killed at
I come from a place where gun violence is common and people you know can be killed.

Back in the day cause he ain't wanna come the fuck up off the cheapskate
Someone was killed because they did not want to share their money.

And I know it ain't shit out here, but believe me I'm still out here
Despite the danger and poverty, I choose to stay in Brooklyn.

Man the niggas done seen me and asked what the fuck I'm doin out here
People are surprised that I am still alive and living in Brooklyn.

I'm live from the borough of B-Rrah-O, O-KAYYYY
I am broadcasting live from the borough of Brooklyn.

L-Y-N, I'm an N-Y-G from N.Y.C., that's
I am from Brooklyn and proud to be a New York Gangsta.

Yeah nigga, Brownsville up in this motherfuckin bitch!
I am proud to represent Brownsville.

That's how the FUCK we do it nigga
This is how we get down in Brooklyn.

Mo' Peez up in this motherfucker
M.O.P. is in the building.

Ready to go right upside yo'... nigga!
We are ready to fight and take on anyone who gets in our way.

Brooklyn! Stand the fuck up in this one nigga
We are encouraging everyone from Brooklyn to be proud and stand up.

Yeah, Fizzy Wo'!
This is Fizzy Wo' representing Brooklyn.

Mo' Peez in here, SALUTE!
M.O.P. is in the building, show some respect.