The City
YG Hootie Lyrics

Eardrummers
The song is produced by Eardrummers, a production duo who have worked with multiple artists.

I get love in the city, I'm the plug in my city
The artist is well-liked and respected in their city and is seen as the go-to person for connections and resources.

I'm the one in my city, all my real ones with me
The artist is the leader in their city and has loyal supporters and friends by their side.

My city be grindin', no fakin' (no fakin')
The people in the artist's city work hard and are authentic.

My city don't rock with them niggas hatin' (they be hatin')
The people in the artist's city do not associate with those who spread negativity and hate.

I'm the one, I put the city on the billboard (billboard)
The artist has achieved mainstream success and has promoted their city in the process.

I'm the one, I got some hitters that'll kill for it (kill for it)
The artist has loyal and dangerous friends who are willing to help protect their position of power in the city.

You know you don't want beef, we'll cook that (cook that)
The artist and their crew are not afraid of confrontation and will handle any disputes they encounter.

You know it's a hundred bands in my bookbag (in my bookbag)
The artist carries a lot of money with them at all times.

Everything we do is for the city (for the city)
The artist and their crew work hard and take risks to help improve and represent their city.

Kill the competition, no pity (no pity)
The artist and their crew are ruthless and competitive when it comes to being successful in their city.

Me and Kendrick 'bout to run shit ('bout to run shit)
The artist and Kendrick Lamar are planning to take over and dominate the music industry.

We don't say we did shit 'cause we done shit (done shit)
The artist and their crew do not talk about their accomplishments because they are too busy achieving more.

If I hit a lick, boy, it's more than one lick (more than one lick)
The artist is skilled at making money illegally and has found ways to make multiple successful hits.

If I get a chick, boy, it's more than one chick (more than one chick)
The artist is skilled at attracting multiple women and has no problem getting into relationships with multiple women at the same time.

I'm the one in my city, all the bad ones with me
The artist is the leader of their city and is surrounded by attractive and successful women.

My city never want for nothin' (never want for nothin', ay)
The people of the artist's city are content and have everything they need.

My city love it when I'm hustlin' (love it when I'm hustlin', ay)
The people of the artist's city enjoy when they see the artist working hard and succeeding.

I flip the merchandise and rotate (I flip the merchandise)
The artist is skilled at buying and selling goods for profit.

I've been a mogul and I'm heavy (I am an enterprise)
The artist has become a successful businessperson and has significant influence and power.

Every time I rep it's with the extras (with the extras)
The artist always represents themselves and their city with style and extra flair.

I be on one, I be zonin', I be flexin' (I be flexin')
The artist is often in their own world and enjoys showing off and being flashy.

This shit gotta be the oil talk (oil talk)
The artist is speaking in a metaphor by comparing their words to the power and influence of oil.

This shit gotta be all your fault (all your fault)
The artist is blaming someone else for the events that have occurred.

Big body movin' with my name on it (name on it)
The artist has a luxurious car with their name on it and enjoys driving it around.

Big body, tell me she gon' sing on it (sing on it)
The artist is suggesting a woman will perform sexual acts on them in their car.

Me, my nigga Hootie, we gon' make a movie (we gon' make a movie)
The artist and YG Hootie plan to create a successful and entertaining project together.

I got moves to make, officer don't shoot me (officer don't shoot)
The artist is aware of the danger they face in their line of work and fears being shot by the police during a confrontation.

California-raised, California-paid, yeah (yeah)
The artist is from California and has both been raised and made money there.

California K's, watch out for the strays, yeah (yeah)
The artist is warning others to be careful of stray bullets and potential violence in California.

10 toes down, keep it underground, yeah (yeah)
The artist is dedicated and committed to their work and prefers to keep a low profile.

Ho we ran it then, now we run it now, yeah
The artist reminds everyone that they were successful in the past and continue to be in the present.

Lil' mama, she bad, I'm gon' spin (gon' spin)
The artist is attracted to a woman and plans to spend money on her and show her a good time.

I'ma take her straight to the pad, we goin' in (goin' in)
The artist plans to take the woman to their residence and engage in sexual activity.

I'ma let you see the hood, I'ma let you see the rooftop (rooftop)
The artist plans to show the woman both the lower and higher-income areas of their city.

Let you see the trap, I'ma let you see the new spot (new spot)
The artist plans to show the woman both their illegal and legal business operations.

I'm the man in my city, yeah
The artist is the most successful and influential person in their city.

Far as dough, we got plenty, yeah
The artist has a lot of money and resources at their disposal.

I'm the reason the 4 Seasons is full of real ones
The artist and their crew are staying in the luxury hotel 4 Seasons and are showcasing their wealth and status.

The G's in, it's our season, we finna kill 'em
The artist and their crew are ready to take advantage of their success and continue to dominate the industry.

I'ma put the team on like a boss (like a boss)
The artist plans to take care of their crew and make sure they all achieve success together.

I'ma put my girl on just to floss (just to floss)
The artist plans to show off and spoil their partner.

We don't care what the world on 'cause it's ours ('cause it's ours)
The artist and their crew do not care what others think or say because they have control and power over their own lives and circumstances.

Tell 'em we don't fear nothin' but a charge
The artist and their crew fear getting arrested and charged with a crime, but nothing else scares them.