From modest beginnings, Moufy was born to a teen-aged mother from the Dominican Republic and a father who drifted in and out of his life. His vast experiences growing up in Roxbury and going to private high schools has prepared him to make universally appealing music.
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Boston Lights
Moufy Lyrics
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Make sure Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, can hear me
Back Bay, Southie
I said mothafuck a hater, they ain't saying nothing
Got money all around me, we ain't ballin' on a budget
Hoes trying to distract, but im staying on the subject
And I'm saying what I want, but I bet my city love it
I said bitch I rep Boston, that's for those people asking
They ain't' trying to see the grave, so these boys are out here clapping
Look my team up in the eye, told em' imma' make it happen
Just tryna' chase a dream, like tell me can you blame me
Got kicked up out of schools, have my mother going crazy
But your boy know the game, so please dont try to play me
And I got to go hard, why? That's how the city raised me
I said I rep Star Gang, okay thats word to NASA
I step up on the scene, you know lights, camera, action
Okay, here we go, you are now tuned in to Mighty Moufy
Boston's miracle, 617 engraved in my soul ain't that so spiritual
Right under the city lights, you don't know then forget it
I've traveled all around the world, but Boston got my pivot
So I ride, I know they try, to put you on, but they all lie, but I got pride
So its on top, its Massachusetts till' I die
Throw my 3's, did that from the beginning
I walk up in this game like the realest player in it
I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!
Where the good die young, and hard work making
I gotta put a song, because my people tired of waitin'
I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!
Put a hand to the sky, If you love city livin'
Said welcome to "the Bean", where we party and keep winning
You ain't got no sense of pride, we dont want you on the side
When the truth comes to the light, so you cannot tell us lies
Oh my god, oh my god, My city is the greatest
From Fenway back to Mattapan I swear I wouldn't change it
But be careful where you go because these kids are out here bangin'
Roxbury, Roxbury, swear I'mma make you famous
From the bottom of my soul, Boston I thank you
The memories were great but to be honest some were painful
I swear there were nights when I just didn't understand you
You took some of my friends and Im thinking "How can you?"
But the truth is that you raised me, yeah you really raised me
The hard times didn't break it, so its safe to say it made me
I look up at my past and think of all the streets I ran
Dudley Street, Warren Street, Blue Hill back to Mattapan
Understand, that I'd die for that green and white
Die for that black and gold
Rockin' with the Patriots way before they won the super bowl
Let me tell you because you dont know, lost some games so I can't sleep
Aaron Boone hit that homerun, I ain't eat for about a week
Now listen, its no cliché but I feel that the time is right
To see a Boston kid make a damn, its gonna be such a sight
I say these words with all my might, I throw my 3's and hold em' tight
Now you gonna see and we gonna see when you look up that these are Boston Lights
Throw my 3's, did that from the beginning
I walk up in this game like the realest player in it
I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!
Where the good die young, and hard work making
I gotta put a song, because my people tired of waitin'
I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!
It's been a long time coming but we here
What up to Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain
Greater Boston Massachusetts
New England, what up?
We ridin', Let the country know
I rep that gang
The song "Boston Lights" by Moufy is an ode to the city of Boston, specifically the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, Back Bay, and Southie. The lyrics speak of the rapper's passion for his hometown and his determination to succeed despite the challenges he has faced growing up. Moufy takes pride in representing his city and declares that he will do whatever it takes to make his dreams come true. He also acknowledges the pain and loss that his community has endured, especially from violence, but remains hopeful that his music can bring some positivity to the city.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful and captures the essence of what Moufy wants to convey:
"I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!
Where the good die young, and hard work making
I gotta put a song, because my people tired of waitin'
I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!"
The verses are filled with references to Boston culture, from the Red Sox (lost some games so I can't sleep, Aaron Boone hit that homerun, I ain't eat for about a week) to the city's love for basketball (Throw my 3's, did that from the beginning) to specific neighborhoods like Dudley Street, Warren Street, and Blue Hill back to Mattapan. The song also features a shoutout to the New England Patriots and their pre-Super Bowl success.
Overall, "Boston Lights" is a powerful anthem for the city of Boston, showcasing Moufy's love for his hometown, his resilience in the face of adversity, and his determination to make it big in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn me up in Annotatethe headphones
Increase the volume of my headphones on this track
Make sure Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, can hear me
Ensure that people from these Boston neighborhoods are listening to me
Back Bay, Southie
Referencing these Boston neighborhoods
I said mothafuck a hater, they ain't saying nothing
I don't care about haters or their opinions
Got money all around me, we ain't ballin' on a budget
I have money and we're not on a tight budget
Hoes trying to distract, but im staying on the subject
Women are trying to distract me, but I'm staying focused on the topic at hand
And I'm saying what I want, but I bet my city love it
I'm speaking my mind, but I'm sure the city of Boston loves hearing it
I said bitch I rep Boston, that's for those people asking
I proudly represent Boston and this line is directed at those who question my loyalty to my city
A bullet to the heart, yeah thats for them niggas rattin'
This line is aimed at those who betray or snitch on others, with the punishment being a fatal gunshot to the heart
They ain't' trying to see the grave, so these boys are out here clapping
Those who betray or snitch are avoiding death, so others resort to shooting them to prevent them from becoming a victim
Look my team up in the eye, told em' imma' make it happen
I looked my team in the eyes and promised them that I would make things happen
Just tryna' chase a dream, like tell me can you blame me
I'm just following my dreams, so can you really blame me?
Got kicked up out of schools, have my mother going crazy
I was kicked out of school and this caused my mother to become extremely upset and distressed
But your boy know the game, so please dont try to play me
I know what's going on, so don't try to deceive or manipulate me
And I got to go hard, why? That's how the city raised me
I have to work extremely hard because that's how I was raised in this tough city
I said I rep Star Gang, okay thats word to NASA
I represent my gang and this is as solid as the word of NASA
I step up on the scene, you know lights, camera, action
When I arrive on the scene it's a big production with lights, camera, and action
Okay, here we go, you are now tuned in to Mighty Moufy
Get ready, because you're now listening to me: Mighty Moufy
Boston's miracle, 617 engraved in my soul ain't that so spiritual
I am Boston's miracle and the area code 617 is ingrained in my very being, which is very spiritual
Right under the city lights, you don't know then forget it
If you're not familiar with the city lights then forget about it
I've traveled all around the world, but Boston got my pivot
Although I've traveled the world, Boston is my point of reference and where my pivoting point was established
So I ride, I know they try, to put you on, but they all lie, but I got pride
I keep going forward, despite people's attempts to put me down and the lies they tell, because I have pride
It's Massachusetts till' I die
I will always be loyal to my home state, Massachusetts
Throw my 3's, did that from the beginning
I've been throwing up my gang signs from the start
I walk up in this game like the realest player in it
I entered the music industry with confidence and as the most authentic player in it
I do it for my city, Boston! I do it for my city, Boston!
I make music for Boston, it's my source of motivation and inspiration.
Where the good die young, and hard work making
It's common to die young in Boston and hard work is required for success
I gotta put a song, because my people tired of waitin'
I need to create another song because my fans are getting restless and want more
Put a hand to the sky, If you love city livin'
Raise your hand in the air, if you love living in the city
Said welcome to "the Bean", where we party and keep winning
Welcome to Boston where we celebrate and continue to succeed
You ain't got no sense of pride, we dont want you on the side
If you don't have pride, we don't want to associate with you
Oh my god, oh my god, My city is the greatest
Boston is the best, no doubt about it
From Fenway back to Mattapan I swear I wouldn't change it
From Fenway Park to Mattapan, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else
But be careful where you go because these kids are out here bangin'
Be cautious where you go because violence is prevalent in some areas of Boston
Roxbury, Roxbury, swear I'mma make you famous
Roxbury is important to me and I promise to make it known to the world
From the bottom of my soul, Boston I thank you
I am extremely grateful to Boston from the very core of my being
The memories were great but to be honest some were painful
Although Boston gave me great memories, some were painful experiences
I swear there were nights when I just didn't understand you
There were times when I didn't fully comprehend the city of Boston
You took some of my friends and Im thinking "How can you?"
Some of my friends were taken from me due to circumstances related to the city of Boston, which makes me question why that happened
But the truth is that you raised me, yeah you really raised me
The fact of the matter is that Boston raised me up to be the person I am today
The hard times didn't break it, so its safe to say it made me
I've been through hardships, but they didn't break me, in fact they made me stronger
I look up at my past and think of all the streets I ran
When I think back on my past, I recall the streets I used to run on
Dudley Street, Warren Street, Blue Hill back to Mattapan
These are some of the streets where I grew up
Understand, that I'd die for that green and white
I'm willing to die for my team colors, which are green and white
Die for that black and gold
I'm willing to die for the colors black and gold, which belong to the Boston Bruins team
Rockin' with the Patriots way before they won the super bowl
I've been a fan of the New England Patriots well before they won the Super Bowl championship
Let me tell you because you dont know, lost some games so I can't sleep
Let me explain, in case you don't know, I lost some games which have caused me restlessness and sleeplessness
Aaron Boone hit that homerun, I ain't eat for about a week
When Aaron Boone hit a home run against the Boston Red Sox, I couldn't eat for a week due to the disappointment
Now listen, its no cliché but I feel that the time is right
This isn't a cliché but I truly believe that now is the perfect time for success
To see a Boston kid make a damn, its gonna be such a sight
It's going to be a spectacle when a Boston kid succeeds in life despite the hardships they face
I say these words with all my might, I throw my 3's and hold em' tight
I'm saying these words with all my strength and conviction, as I throw up my gang signs and clutch them tightly
Now you gonna see and we gonna see when you look up that these are Boston Lights
You'll see that these bright lights are from Boston when you look up at the city
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@js7611
12 years later still throwin my 3s
@ariannapappas3882
Reppin Boston 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@064supernova
always 617
Medford rooted
@anah.7876
Tell Moufy RoXbury.
@anah.7876
Needs you
@SpecialEditon84
Banger
@TheMike599
3
@miked557
Hope all is well. Would you please remove this video.
Thanks,
Moufy MGMT
@neilrichardson2725
May I ask why? I grew up with this dudes cousin and have spent years trying to find his tracks and videos. What is going on that's causing him to want all his projects removed from the internet?
@jacobmcaulay2013
@@neilrichardson2725 fr I remember when he had the video to this done with him walking through parts of the city now gone