Still New York
MAX & Joey Bada$$ Lyrics

Oh oh
The song is about their love for New York City.

Yeah, no matter where we go, we still New York, man
They will always represent and identify as being from New York.

You were the best nights of my life
New York City produced some of the most memorable moments in their lives.

You got the light that always shines
New York City is always a beacon of light and hope.

I miss the way that you move and the way I get high
They miss the energy of the city and the feeling of being on top of the world.

When you take me to your heights
New York City has a way of elevating them both literally and metaphorically.

Like I'm standing in the sky
Being in New York City can feel like being on top of the world.

I see your subway cars, and your old graffiti
They appreciate the unique artwork and atmosphere of the city's public transportation system.

I breathe your air when I land in another city
Even when they're not in New York City, they still carry a piece of it with them.

I'll be that one that's got you printed on my bones
New York City is so ingrained in their identity that it feels like a part of their physical being.

Yeah, you're all I know
New York City is all they've ever known and loved.

Everywhere I go, I ain't changed at all
Regardless of their physical location, they are still fundamentally from New York City.

Always on my road
They are constantly moving forward, but their roots are still in New York City.

Yeah the only home that I'll ever know
New York City is the only place that truly feels like home.

My concrete walls
The city's iconic architecture, particularly its skyscrapers, are a part of them.

I wanna drive down riverside
They have specific places in the city they still want to visit or revisit.

See the birds flying on the high line
They appreciate the unique beauty of the High Line park.

Where the sidewalks burn
The hot concrete on the city's sidewalks is a feeling they'll never forget.

And we pray for rain in July
They remember specific weather patterns and how it affected the city and its people.

I want the Yankees '99
They remember iconic moments in New York City sports history.

And the Knicks on a sold out night
They appreciate the energy and passion of New York City's sports fans.

When the curtains close, and the Broadway streets are alive
New York City's entertainment industry is a vibrant and exciting part of their culture and identity.

I need your heartbeat close, don't you ever leave me
They need the energy of the city and its people to feel truly alive and fulfilled.

I'm still New York
They will always identify as being from New York City.

BK born and raised, I was Godsent
One of the artists, Joey Bada$$, is from Brooklyn and feels like he was meant to be there.

I used to hit the courts out in Prospect
He remembers specific places in his neighborhood that shaped who he is today.

Taking long walks on my time spent
He appreciates the slower pace of life in certain parts of the city.

Just a kid with that Empire State of mind set
He grew up with a strong sense of pride and appreciation for New York City's cultural impact on the world.

Keep flipping off a blind deck
He battled adversity and challenges, but never gave up.

Dipping from the New York cities finest
He enjoyed the specific foods and experiences unique to New York City.

Yeah, said l've been up on my New York shit
He takes pride in representing and being a part of New York City's culture.

Walking down the block with my New York bitch
He appreciates the diversity of people and relationships he's formed in the city.

I could never leave my city, ain't nothing like it
He recognizes that New York City is unlike any other place in the world and could never truly leave it behind.

Even if I do though, I could never hide it
His identity and pride in New York City will always be a part of him.

Top down on the West side when I'm driving
He remembers specific moments and experiences driving through different parts of the city.

East side be the only side that I'm riding
He has a particular attachment to the East side of Manhattan.