City of the Rose
Tyus Lyrics


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Ohhhhh
Got a bad bitch from the City of the Rose
And she knows, how it goes
She never left the city but she's not local
Shawty we could get together, it's whatever
Just give me the green light
Then we swerving down Marine Drive
Windows open, and your hair blowing
I can hardly focus, can you poke it out for me?
Know what I mean? In those jeans
Tell me, is there really room for me (for me)
In those jeans?

Tell me do you wanna fuck with a young nigga like myself?
Could you ever fall in love with a young nigga like myself?
And I've been thinking 'bout you, nobody else
And my loving's good for your health

I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
Said I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
I really need somebody, need somebody, need somebody
Need somebody
I really need somebody, are you that somebody?
I really need somebody, are you that somebody?

Conversation's sometimes overrated
Don't wanna seem impatient but lets get it straightened
No need to wait so long, we've got all night I know
I can hardly focus, can you poke it out for me?
Can I give it to you, show you how you can take it all?
Wanna break you off
Relax and unwind, and let me take my time

Tell me do you wanna fuck with a young nigga like myself?
Could you ever fall in love with a young nigga like myself?
And I've been thinking 'bout you, nobody else
And my loving's good for your health

I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
Said I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
I really need somebody, need somebody, need somebody
Need somebody
You think I ain't changed, you said I'm stuck in my ways
I'll just do me and give you your space
I know, I get around, get around, girl that's true




But that never stack to feeling how I feel when I'm with you, no
Cause you're from my city, and that's the City of the Rose

Overall Meaning

Tyus's song City of the Rose is a love song dedicated to a girl he met from the City of the Rose, which is Portland, Oregon. The song portrays a man who is interested in a woman from his hometown and wants to be with her despite never being in a serious relationship before. The lyrics suggest that he finds her very attractive, and he wants to take things slow and enjoy each other's company. The City of the Rose represents the love interest, whom Tyus finds very special, and he wants to make her his leading lady.


The song evokes the feeling of the excitement of first-time love, which Tyus sings about in a relaxed and smooth tone. He wonders if she would be interested in a young man like himself and if she would ever consider falling in love with him. Tyus also touches on the idea that relationships can have their own pace and that there isn't a rush to move too quickly or too slowly. Essentially he's letting her know that she is worth the wait and that he's willing to put in the effort. Overall, the song is a playful and flirty love letter to his lover from Portland.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a bad bitch from the City of the Rose
I'm with an attractive woman from the city of Portland, Oregon.


And she knows, how it goes
She understands the lifestyle that comes with being with me.


She never left the city but she's not local
Although she's never been anywhere else, she's still worldly enough to handle everything that comes our way.


Shawty we could get together, it's whatever
We can start a relationship, or just hang out casually.


Just give me the green light
Let me know if you're interested.


Then we swerving down Marine Drive
If you're down, we'll drive along this famous road with the windows open, feeling the wind in our hair.


Windows open, and your hair blowing
We'll open the car windows and you can feel the wind in your hair.


I can hardly focus, can you poke it out for me?
I find you so attractive that I'm having a hard time paying attention to the road. Would you mind showing me more?


Tell me, is there really room for me (for me) In those jeans?
I'm admiring your curves and wondering if I could fit in those tight jeans with you.


Tell me do you wanna fuck with a young nigga like myself?
Are you interested in having sexual relations with someone like me?


Could you ever fall in love with a young nigga like myself?
Do you see yourself falling in love with a younger guy like me?


And I've been thinking 'bout you, nobody else
You're the only person on my mind lately.


And my loving's good for your health
Being with me is beneficial to your overall wellbeing.


Conversation's sometimes overrated
Sometimes talking is overrated and we should just act on our feelings.


Don't wanna seem impatient but lets get it straightened
I don't want to come off as being in a rush, but let's figure things out.


No need to wait so long, we've got all night I know
We have plenty of time to figure things out, so let's not be in a rush, but we do have the entire night.


Can I give it to you, show you how you can take it all?
I want to show you that I'm capable of satisfying all of your needs sexually.


Wanna break you off
I want to give you the satisfaction you need.


Relax and unwind, and let me take my time
Just lay back, relax, and let me take care of you and all your needs at my pace.


You think I ain't changed, you said I'm stuck in my ways
You believe that I haven't evolved or grown as a person, that I'm still the same.


I'll just do me and give you your space
I'll be myself and give you the freedom you need.


I know, I get around, get around, girl that's true
I'm known for sleeping around with different people, and that's a fact.


But that never stack to feeling how I feel when I'm with you, no
Despite the reputation I've earned, being with you makes me feel like nothing else matters.


Cause you're from my city, and that's the City of the Rose
I'm drawn to you because you're from my hometown, where we both call Portland, Oregon home.




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@Sysco99

Finally after 2 year's Og's will understand

@ExclusiveRhymeArtist

dazeartist 99 it’s actually 3

@gabbyg5478

3

@Dokia7

Took a good while. His best song in my opinion and what introduced me to Tyus.

@katherinemartinez7768

Dokia7 me too guess is till now his best song and met him because of it

@A1LS7

Same Here! Good First Impression Indeed!

@iamdokyeommysterymystery9555

Same

@isabellak411

AFTER HOW MANY YEARS ?! FINALLY!!

@andresjimenez8699

Isabella K thank gawd

@SonicBlue302

Isabella K right!

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