New York
Troy Ave ft Prodigy and Nore Lyrics
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This is serious, here "number one"
New York! It's beyond the 5 boroughs keep it real, I get ill
Number one, this will rock! "the city" "I gotta get in"
This is that, Riker's Island, not slipping rap flows
For them box bitten bing monsters, sniffin' that blow
Block covers know the style, triple that dough
What y'all know about coke pies, give 'em that low
I mouth them before the bowtie resemble cash flow
Rap NY, no lie, my side is back Ghost, so hot
Crooked cops are searching your asshole, it's the drop
That freeze niggaz right where they stand for the gwap
Niggaz'll play Pac and pop with they man, it don't stop
We up top, but we locked and landing
He roadblock, he flow shots, get Ghost and scram
Gingerbread niggaz on the run from feds
Shit is sick, pretty chicks'll put a gun to ya head
Never a vic', either think quick or end up dead
'Cause when we flip, what's left to be said? New York
New York, New York, New York
New York, New York
Number One
New York, New York
Keep it real, I get ill
New York, New York
Number one
New York, New York
The city, I gotta get in
New York, New York
Number One
New York, New York
Keep it real, I get ill
New York, New York
Number one
New York, New York
The city, I gotta get in
You know the town stupid, this is all authentic ground
You can get poked, grabbed and choked, then shot up, for product
Bank holders stay in the lab, too many dumb niggaz is scheming
You can get murked up in the cab
Shout out to niggaz that be jerking tags, rollin' in Jags
Good boy leathers, hood boys'll blast you
Niggaz that carry ones and hit grass
And love hip hop, the shit that bring money outta ziplocs
Protect your dome, I'm warning you, what harm I do to the kid
I have you on the floor with ya armor loose
Break the raw down and sign truces
Then switch the next muthafuckin' date, fuck all excuses
When you see me it's real, I'm just a natural born hustler
The castle where they wrap you in plastic, duke
So every soldier that's armed, remind your general
It's critical, you might stay a night, if you pretendable
New York, New York
Number One
New York, New York
Keep it real, I get ill
New York, New York
Number one
New York, New York
The city, I gotta get in
New York, New York
Number One
New York, New York
Keep it real, I get ill
New York, New York
Number one
New York, New York
The city, I gotta get in
Yo, we was raised in the dead arm district
Before guns was called biscuits, Stapleton was on that hood shit
Live from the New York borough, keeping it thorough
Bunch of snakes in the grass, stay creepin' like squirrels
Cuz a snitch gon' crack that nut, don't give a fuck
Did ten hours long and try to wrap us up
He dry snitching, post up in the whip with a fly wisdom
Hopped out to get a dutch, but he left with his wig splitten
We from New York, my city never sleeps (No)
We runnin' with a hundred heats
When beef pop off, we ain't the one to speak
Dressed in all black, driving six feet hurses
With sixteen niggaz, dropping sixteen verses
Big faces, bolgin' outta big green purses
Stuck ya man for his vegi's and his lame ass circus
So I dare niggaz act up, y'all niggaz act up
Now like cars in reverse, y'all better back up
New York, New York
Number One
New York, New York
Keep it real, I get ill
New York, New York
Number one
New York, New York
The city, I gotta get in
New York, New York
Number One
New York, New York
Keep it real, I get ill
New York, New York
Number one
New York, New York
The city, I gotta get in
The song "New York City" by Troy Ave is an ode to his hometown and a celebration of its distinct character. The opening lines "Yeah 'the city,'" declares the seriousness of the song's message and establishes that New York is "number one." Troy Ave proceeds to boast about his ability to keep it real and stir up the city, as well as his fearlessness in taking on the dangerous aspects of his home. The lyrics reflect a tough exterior indicative of the city's image, with references to Riker's Island, block covers, and crooked cops. Amidst this toughness, however, there is also a deep sense of pride in the city's unique culture, with references to hip hop and New York's famous fashion district.
Despite its rough exterior, New York City also has a unique and vibrant energy that is celebrated and captured in Troy Ave's "New York City." The song's chorus repeats "Number one" and "the city" throughout, emphasizing the city's distinct identity and cultural significance. Troy Ave boasts of the different neighborhoods and scenes that make up New York's five boroughs, and speaks to the city's legendary status as a place where anyone can make it big if they have the talent and the drive. Above all, "New York City" is a celebration of what makes the city special and a tribute to the people who have made it great.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah "the city"
Troy Ave is talking about New York City
This is serious, here "number one"
Troy Ave believes that New York City is the top city in the world
New York! It's beyond the 5 boroughs keep it real, I get ill
Troy Ave is saying New York City is much more than just the 5 boroughs and he can get crazy if he needs to
Number one, this will rock! "the city" "I gotta get in"
Troy Ave believes that New York City is the best and he wants to be a part of it
This is that, Riker's Island, not slipping rap flows
Troy Ave's style is tough, like Riker's Island, and he won't slip up when he raps
For them box bitten bing monsters, sniffin' that blow
Troy Ave refers to drug addicts who use cocaine and heroin
Block covers know the style, triple that dough
Troy Ave is confident the streets know his style and he can make a lot of money
Forty cal. for them cock suckers, sittin' back slow
Troy Ave has a .40 caliber gun to defend himself against enemies who are not threatening him
What y'all know about coke pies, give 'em that low
Troy Ave knows how to make and distribute cocaine
I mouth them before the bowtie resemble cash flow
Troy Ave gets rid of people who talk too much before they start talking about his money
Rap NY, no lie, my side is back Ghost, so hot
Troy Ave's side of New York City is amazing at rapping and is as hot as a ghost
Crooked cops are searching your asshole, it's the drop
Troy Ave's enemies will use crooked cops to catch him with incriminating items in his rectum
That freeze niggaz right where they stand for the gwap
Troy Ave can make people freeze up at the sight of money
Niggaz'll play Pac and pop with they man, it don't stop
Troy Ave's associates will kill someone like Tupac did and act like nothing happened
We up top, but we locked and landing
Troy Ave's crew is in charge, but they are cautious and always ready
He roadblock, he flow shots, get Ghost and scram
If there is a problem, Troy Ave can make it disappear quickly
Gingerbread niggaz on the run from feds
Troy Ave knows people who are running from the federal government and hiding in the city
Shit is sick, pretty chicks'll put a gun to ya head
Things are dangerous in the city - even attractive women can be violent
Never a vic', either think quick or end up dead
Troy Ave is always aware of his surroundings and acts quickly to avoid danger
'Cause when we flip, what's left to be said? New York
When Troy Ave and his crew react to a situation, it's clear they are in New York City
Yo, we was raised in the dead arm district
Troy Ave grew up in a tough neighborhood
Before guns was called biscuits, Stapleton was on that hood shit
Before guns were referred to as "biscuits", Troy Ave's neighborhood was already violent
Live from the New York borough, keeping it thorough
Troy Ave is representing his borough and staying true to himself
Bunch of snakes in the grass, stay creepin' like squirrels
There are a lot of dangerous people in the city who are always watching and plotting
Cuz a snitch gon' crack that nut, don't give a fuck
A snitch will betray you no matter what and not care about the consequences
Did ten hours long and try to wrap us up
A snitch will lie to the police to try to incriminate others
He dry snitching, post up in the whip with a fly wisdom
A snitch may reveal something to the authorities without directly saying it
Hopped out to get a dutch, but he left with his wig splitten
When a snitch goes outside, he can get physically harmed
So I dare niggaz act up, y'all niggaz act up
Troy Ave challenges anyone to try and cause trouble
Now like cars in reverse, y'all better back up
Everyone who could cause a problem with Troy Ave should move away quickly
New York, New York
Repeating the name of the city as the theme of the song
Number One
Troy Ave believes that New York City is the best
Keep it real, I get ill
Troy Ave stays true to himself and can become aggressive when necessary
The city, I gotta get in
Troy Ave wants to be a part of New York City - his home and the best city in the world
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DiamondCutter
Sleep in peace Prodigy. No more Pain King. The music world will miss you so dearly brother. Mobb Deep Prodigy & HAVOC for Life.
Jersey Mac
Prodigy is fuckin problem!! This whole song is dope... The whole NYC needs to go back to this sound. HARD BODY
James Bland
Dam P you killed this shit...R.I.P MY NIGA!! MOB 4EVA FUCK NIGAZ!
dbrown251
Finally! Hip hop is going back to the "REAL!" Thank you Kendrick
Sace Murda
PRODIGY verse 3:50 ... RIP My G !! The Illest rapper outta QUEENS NY !! Prodigy
burnt olive
dope song, i'm going to play this when i go to new york tomorrow
Stefon Valencia
STRAIGHT FIRE!! FINALLY SOME REAL NY SHIT!! BOUT TIME! HARLEM TILL THEY DROP THE CASKET!!
ML.NY1^
NYC...LEGENDARY" RIP P....respect💯to all the real ones on the track💯
Marlon Tahlos
Straight with what'z said, know what's up* panderoz 100.
B W
Lmao at the people saying prodigy is whack he burns this shit mobb deep reppin QB