Welcome to Brick City
Redman Lyrics

Ha, welcome 2 da Bricks
Redman is greeting the listeners to Brick City, the urban community he hails from.

The city where tha rats'll whoop your mutherfucking ass, nigga
Redman is warning listeners that Brick City is a dangerous place where even the rats can be a problem.

Yo, during tha day mutherfuckers work out here
Redman observes that like most cities, people in Brick City work during the day to support themselves.

Just like anybody else, to make ends meet, ya know?
Redman acknowledges that the struggle to make ends meet is universal and not unique to Brick City.

Whether it's fast food or transportation
Redman notes that people in Brick City work in various industries such as fast food and transportation to earn money.

Sneaker store, doing hair or straight up stripping
Redman continues to list different jobs that people in Brick City may have, including working at a sneaker store, doing hair or stripping.

We gotta get tha cash, we gotta get the mutherfucking doe
Redman emphasizes the importance of earning money in Brick City to survive.

Brick City is an industrial city, a cold city, a heartless city
Redman describes Brick City as a place where industry is prominent and competition can be tough, leading to a hard and tough environment.

A lot of kids grow up here man wanting to be somebody, ya know?
Redman notes that despite the rough environment, many youths in Brick City aspire to be successful and make a name for themselves.

George Clinton called us the Chocolate City
Redman references a nickname given to Brick City by George Clinton due to the large black population.

90 percent black and sugar free
Redman highlights that Brick City is predominantly black in population and uses the phrase 'sugar-free' to suggest that the community is raw and unaffected by outside influences.

Lot of famous people from tha Bricks, baby
Redman mentions that Brick City has produced many famous people and suggests that listeners do research to learn more about them.

Better do your homework and check it out, ya know?
Redman urges listeners to educate themselves on the history and culture of Brick City.

I love tha bricks yo, ya ask me on a nice day
Redman expresses his love for Brick City and implies that it can be appreciated even on good days.

You can shine your car up, joy ride through tha hood
Redman suggests that one can cruise through Brick City on a nice day and enjoy the community's vibe.

Hit a cook out, pool party, whatever
Redman highlights that Brick City is not only about gloom and doom, but also has social gatherings and events like cookouts and pool parties.

Straight up getting your swerve on whether bitch or nigga yeah
Redman implies that Brick City has a relaxed and fun atmosphere where anyone, regardless of gender or race, can have a good time.

Daytime's tha shit out here in tha Bricks boy, I love it
Redman explains how much he enjoys Brick City during the day when people are out and about working and socializing.

But when night time comes tha monkeys come out
Redman refers to the often unsavory characters who come out at night in Brick City, using the term 'monkeys' to suggest they are wild and savage.

Crackheads, hustlers, chickens, carjackers, thieves, hoes
Redman lists the types of people that come out at night in Brick City, including drug addicts, criminals, sex workers, and other individuals engaged in illicit activities.

All these mutherfuckers come out when the lights go out
Redman emphasizes that Brick City can be a dangerous place at night due to the various criminal elements that emerge in the dark.

Don't matter how large your crew is
Redman warns that even people who may think they are protected by a large group of friends are still at risk in Brick City.

Don't matter what city your stinkin' ass is representin'
Redman suggests that people from outside of Brick City are not immune to the dangers of the community.

Give a fuck how much money you got nigga
Redman implies that no amount of money can buy safety in Brick City.

You come to tha Bricks you easy prey
Redman emphasizes that anyone who comes to Brick City may be at risk of being targeted by criminals.

For a mutherfucker to dig in them pockets
Redman suggests that one of the criminal activities that can occur in Brick City is theft, specifically targeting people's pockets or belongings for money and valuables.

Yeah, I see you mutherfucker
Redman implies that he is aware of the dangers in Brick City and is watching out for potential threats.

Yeah, we all see you mutherfucker
Redman suggests that others in Brick City are also aware of the dangers and are watching out for potential threats.

Oh no, not them
Redman implies that despite people's awareness of the dangers in Brick City, there may still be some unexpected or surprising issues that arise.

Yeah, we back
Redman ends the song with the affirmation that despite the challenges and dangers in Brick City, he and others from the community remain proud and strong.