The Sidewalks of New York
Orchestrion Jubilee Vol. 1 Lyrics

If you was born in New York City let me hear say "You know that"!
If you were born in the city of New York, affirm by saying "you know that" because you are well aware of the way things work here.

Hey yo, once upon a rhyme where the scenery sets, you see stress
Greetings, in a story told through music where the environment is a backdrop, one sees the struggles and hardships faced by people living in the tough urban surroundings.

Streets a matter of life and death, no regrets
The streets are a crucial and dangerous part of life, where mistakes can't be undone.

Life's a test, strife, wit special effects
Life is a challenging experience, with all the difficulties and unexpected surprises that come along.

Neighborhood's full of reps, cities are projects
The neighborhood is full of representatives, and sometimes cities feel like a grand project.

Where the young cadets get stripes from the vets
Young ones learn from the older and more experienced ones to establish themselves.

And comrades quest to be the next, to fitness
Friends aspire to become the next big thing, and strive to be healthy to achieve their goals.

Collect debts and select bets with death threats
They collect debts and make decisions with the threat of death looming always over them.

Object, chedder, better your total net
They aim to improve their wealth and possessions to better their total value.

Where trends are set from ways to express the outfits
New trends are established in terms of fashion and style.

Friends get wet tryin' to make ends connect
Close friends go through hardships trying to make a living.

Avenues to check, boulevards to sweat
There are many places to explore and discover, and it requires much effort to do so.

The smell of gun smoke more common than cigarettes
The smell of smoke from guns is more frequently encountered than cigarette smoke.

We got clicks for wreck
There are groups that cause destruction.

We like Pits for pets
They enjoy Pitbull canines as pets.

We got Giants and Jets, the Knicks, Yanks and Mets
They have professional sports teams called the Giants, Jets, Knicks, Yankees, and Mets.

We like much respect and sex extra wet
They expect to be highly respected and are fond of having sexual experiences that are gratifying.

And high-tech dialect you ain't catch yet
They have a modern way of talking that one might not understand if they are not familiar with it.

Hey yo, we got blocks and glocks with
Greetings, we possess streets and firearms.

Big shots with big knots and big props
There are some who wield great influence, have significant wealth or property.

Yo this is where the bullshit stops
This is where all the nonsense ends.

Where herbs get got, if you snitch you get shot
This is the place where the foolish ones meet their end, and if you betray others, be prepared to face punishment.

We get down and leave the town in a state of shock
We do things with great power, and it leaves a lasting impression on the city.

We got dangerous hang out spots and slick cops
There are some dangerous places to spend time, and there are some law enforcement officials who are shrewd.

Place called Riker's Island where kids get locked
There's a prison facility called Riker's Island where young people are confined for their crimes.

A lotta gear to rock with blocks of clothes shops
There are many clothing stores from where you can grab your favorite apparel.

Styles are top notch, this is the place to watch
The city has the finest standards of fashion, and it's a place to observe and learn from others.

So bust the box, the radio station is Hot
Turn up the volume, the radio station is popular.

Ease your mind staring at skylines from rooftops
Relax and calm yourself as you gaze at the beautiful structures from high places.

Flip scripts for chips, and new whips off the lot
There are those who turn things around for a profit, and those who purchase expensive new cars fresh out of the factory.

Quick to call a shot, politic with thick plots
Some are quick to make a decision and are active in political affairs with complex strategies.

And the Garden of Eden against the sea that we got
They have the Garden of Eden right next to the sea.

To make sure the core of the Big Apple don't rot
To ensure that the heart of the city of New York doesn't decay or spoil.

Where seeing's believing, we be achieving a lot
In this city, you have to witness it to believe it, and we accomplish many great things.

Since disc jocks created hip hop, check it out!
Since the time when disc jockeys (DJs) developed hip hop, it has become a remarkable phenomenon, check it out for yourself!

Hey yo, we got five boroughs of ghettos
Greetings, we have five areas where life is difficult.

With many places to meet, you get lost in city streets
There are many locations to socialize, and the streets are so vast that one can easily get disoriented.

The city that never sleeps
This city functions round the clock.

Mecca, Medina the population increase
This city has grown rapidly and has become a prosperous center of activity like Mecca and Medina.

The desert and the oasis, New York, the far East
It is like an oasis of modernity and opportunity in the middle of a desert.

With Gods and Sheiks, pretty Amazons for weeks
In this location, there are great men and women, especially beautiful and attractive women for an extended period.

Player dons that fleece the family's black sheep
There are some influential individuals who, take advantage of weak members or outsiders of their family.

Icons that teach that we all act unique
There are some exemplary people who teach us to be ourselves and act uniquely.

We got stats to reach so we all have to eat
We have certain expectations for which we must strive, and everyone has to eat to survive.

A mass of peeps, with they own masterpiece
There are many people here, each with their own distinct accomplishment.

The crafts elite, we going past the beat
The craft professionals here are superior, and they move beyond just the music's rhythm.

The latest technique no other place get as deep
They have the most recent and innovative methods that go deeper than any other place.

Who parks release some of the worlds greatest athletes
This city produces some of the most significant athletes in the world.

DJ's and MC's and graffiti artists
This city has some of the most influential disc jockeys, rappers, and graffiti artists.

Who use walls and subway trains for marquees
Some graffiti artists use walls and train cars as a platform to display their creations.

We go back to B-boys, break dancing, break beats
We still honor the tradition of B-boys, breakdancing, and break beats.

And it'll never cease, and on that note, we say peace
It will never stop, and on that reassuring note, we bid you farewell.