City
The ARE Lyrics

Father
Addressing God, asking for guidance and forgiveness.

I forgive them
Expressing forgiveness towards friends and enemies who have wronged the singer.

Both my friends and my enemies
Acknowledging that both friends and enemies have betrayed the singer in some way.

For they both
Explaining why forgiveness is being granted.

Have forsaken me
Both friends and enemies have betrayed the artist in some way.

Welcome to sin city
Introducing the city as a place of sin and temptation.

Those lights are so pretty
Noting the attraction of the city and its distractions.

Take a ride in my city
Inviting the listener to experience the city.

Ain't nobody got it poppin' like us
Boasting about the city and its culture.

I go crazy for the dough like it's dust
Describing the artist's obsession with money.

I be propped up on the flow like a crutch
Explaining how the singer relies on making music to make a living.

Ain't no trust for these hoes just lust
Expressing distrust towards women and prioritizing physical attraction.

I wanna
Expressing desire for something specific.

Kick back with a young Greek goddess
Fantasizing about spending time with an attractive woman of a specific ethnicity and beauty standard.

But she still a freak like Giannis
Acknowledging that even idealized women have their own quirks and vices.

We talk about first world problems
Discussing trivial or temporary issues compared to larger global conflicts.

Abusive mothers and absentee fathers
Sharing personal stories of pain and trauma, often caused by family members.

And where it got all us
Reflecting on how past experiences shape and impact personal growth and identity.

Like
Introducing a comparison or example.

Got me thinkin' that my friends is my enemies
Reflecting on how friends and enemies often behave similarly and hurtfully.

Like
Introducing a comparison or example.

Got me hopin' that my enemies remember me
Hoping to leave some sort of legacy or impact on those who have wronged the artist.

Right
Confirming or agreeing with the previous statement.

Ya ya
An expression of agreement or excitement.

I put my heart on my sleeve
Being open and honest about one's emotions and perspective.

I got some people I know livin'
Acknowledging the existence of people who are still living and present in the singer's life.

But for them I still grieve
Experiencing and expressing feelings of loss and sadness even in the midst of life.

I forgive them
Reiterating the artist's ability and willingness to forgive those who have caused them pain.

I wasn't raised this way
Acknowledging how the artist's experiences and lifestyle might oppose or differ from their upbringing.

Look what you made me
Holding external factors or experiences responsible for shaping one's character and choices.

And how you turned an innocent baby
Reflecting on how experiences and situations can stain or taint the innocence and purity of youth.

To a straight beast
Embracing a tough, aggressive, or ruthless persona or lifestyle.

I was given this world
Acknowledging the gift and responsibility of being alive and present in the world.

I had to let it go
Realizing the impermanence and imperfection of the world and learning to accept it.

Just to let the devil know
Asserting control and ownership over one's life and choices, even in the midst of temptation or sin.

That it ain't on a pedestal
Rejecting the idea that the terrible aspects or experiences of life should be worshipped or celebrated.

In arid winters I was never froze
Expressing resilience and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances.

Under pressure I would never fold
Demonstrating strength and unwavering resolve in difficult or stressful situations.

I understand that it's the lay of the land
Recognizing and accepting the realities and rules of the world we live in.

I play my hand two cards at a time
Maximizing the resources and opportunities available to the artist.

And take my hoes two broads at a time
Utilizing or exploiting multiple sexual partners at once for pleasure or gain.

Welcome to sin city
Inviting the listener to experience the city and its temptations.

Welcome to sin city
Repeating the introduction and emphasizing the city's nature and purpose.

Those lights are so pretty
Again noting the allure and distraction of the city's lights.

Take a ride in my city
Encouraging the listener to indulge in the city's pleasures and temptations.