In the City
The Game feat. Fred The Godson & Sam Hook Lyrics
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On the cover of The Source with my chain hanging
That was '05 still Fuck Benzino
Riding through the city with them twin benzitos
Stepping on C-Notes, rolling red dice like casinos
Throwing 'tron shots like free-throws
Tell Judas I'm alive and well
Will I be crucified only time will tell until then I'm thugging
Running through this cheddar as long as my crew together
Pop Ace, pop tags, pop hammers
"Thug life" I put that on Pac's bandana
Los Angeles King, tell my niggas in the Bing
I blacked out the card and minimized the bling
Updated the Ghost, went Nas on the wig cap
And made wifey ring rocky ASAP, yea
(aha, let's go)
This right here reminds me of when
The playas had the the dope so the girls brought their friends
And every single night we did it again
We had a good time, we had a good time
In the city
I was forced to be a Farce
Diamonds in my cross that calls for me to floss
Got me exhausted
Exhaust that's on the Porsche, got me wide awake
Just make sure that my wallets caked while away
The coupe drop well
Got banana clips in the Big Apple homie fruit cocktail
Eh Game what it look like
I got the shorty and I'm playing with her chest on the corner look like a rook right
The city that never sleeps
We ain't talking bout money we proly will never speak
Lobby within a week, we generated revenue
Old heads put me on the things that I never knew
I'm big in New York word to my moms baby
And its hard to be the giant just ask Tom Brady
That's why they pay me
When you ask who the best right now that's why they say me
Fred in the game peace
The Game's verse in "In The City" reflects on his path to becoming a gang banger in Los Angeles. He mentions being forced into the lifestyle and even landing on the cover of The Source with his chains on full display. The verse also includes several references to his luxurious lifestyle, including riding through the city in twin benzitos and gambling with red dice like a casino. He mentions spending his money freely while his crew is still with him, indicating that he enjoys the company and loyalty of his fellow gang members. The "Thug life" lyric pays homage to Tupac and his own history as a rapper within that genre. Game ends the verse with a reference to the potential danger he faces as a high-profile gang member and suggests that he may be "crucified" in the future.
The chorus sung by Sam Hook brings a different perspective to the song, recounting times when the "playas" had the drugs and the women brought their friends out to party. He emphasizes that every night was full of good times and good memories, implying that he wishes to relive those moments. Fred The Godson's verse continues this theme but also acknowledges the hard work and danger that comes with life in the city. He describes being constantly on the move and making sure his wealth is secure even when he's away. His verse also includes references to various locations in New York, including the Big Apple and the lobby of a building that's generating revenue.
Overall, "In The City" is a song that juxtaposes the glamor and excitement of city life with the harsh realities of gang violence and crime. The chorus provides a nostalgic look back at simpler times, while the verses remind listeners of the struggles and risks that come with living in urban environments.
Line by Line Meaning
I was forced to be a gang banger
I didn't have a choice but to be associated with gang-related activities
On the cover of The Source with my chain hanging
I was featured on the cover of a popular rap magazine with my jewelry on display
That was '05 still Fuck Benzino
I still have hatred towards Benzino, even after all these years
Riding through the city with them twin benzitos
I'm driving around in the city with two Mercedes Benzes
Stepping on C-Notes, rolling red dice like casinos
I'm casually walking on hundred dollar bills and gambling with red dice like in a casino
Throwing 'tron shots like free-throws
I'm throwing punches as accurately as if I were shooting a free throw in basketball
Tell Judas I'm alive and well
Letting my enemies know that I am still alive and doing well despite their treachery
Will I be crucified only time will tell until then I'm thugging
I may face serious consequences for my actions but until then, I'm continuing to live a life of crime
Spend my money on whatever
I'm not picky about how I spend my money
Running through this cheddar as long as my crew together
I'll keep spending money as long as my crew is still together
Pop Ace, pop tags, pop hammers
I'm drinking Ace of Spades champagne, buying expensive clothing, and carrying guns
"Thug life" I put that on Pac's bandana
I'm continuing Tupac's legacy of living a life of crime and violence
Los Angeles King, tell my niggas in the Bing
I'm the king of Los Angeles and I'm sending messages to my friends who are incarcerated
I blacked out the card and minimized the bling
I covered up my credit card information and started wearing less flashy jewelry
Updated the Ghost, went Nas on the wig cap
I made my Rolls-Royce Ghost more modern and styled my hair like Nas
And made wifey ring rocky ASAP, yea
I bought my wife a diamond ring quickly
This right here reminds me of when
This situation is reminiscent of a past experience
The playas had the the dope so the girls brought their friends
Drug dealers had access to drugs and the women they knew would invite their friends to parties
And every single night we did it again
Every night we would party and do drugs
We had a good time, we had a good time
Even though our activities were illegal, we enjoyed ourselves
In the city
This all took place in the city, where opportunities for partying and drugs were abundant
Contributed by Jason C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.