Empire State of Mind
jay-z feat. alicia key Lyrics
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Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever
I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here
I can make it anywhere, yea, they love me everywhere I used to cop in Harlem,
All of my Dominicano's right there up on Broadway,
Pull me back to that McDonald's, took it to my stashbox, 560 State St.
Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons wippin' pastry's
Cruisin' down 8th St., off white Lexus
Me, I'm out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie
Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me
Say whattup to Ty-Ty, still sippin' Mai Tai's
Sittin' courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five
Nigga I be Spike'd out, I could trip a referee
Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from
In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game
Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can
You should know I bleed blue, but I ain't a Crip though
But I got a gang of niggas walkin' with my clique though
Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin' rock
Afrika Bambataa shit, home of the hip-hop
Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back
For foreigners it ain't for, they act like they forgot how to act
Eight million stories, out there in it naked
City is a pity, half of y'all won't make it
Me, I got a plug, Special Ed "I Got It Made"
If Jesus payin' Lebron, I'm payin' Dwayne Wade
Three dice cee-lo, three card monte
Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley
Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade
Long live the King yo, I'm from the Empire St. that's
In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
Lights is blinding, girls need blinders
So they can step out of bounds quick, the sidelines is
Lined with casualties, who sip to life casually
Then gradually become worse, don't bite the apple, Eve
Caught up in the in-crowd, now you're in style
End of the winter gets cold, en vogue, with your skin out
City of sin, it's a pity on the whim
Good girls gone bad, the city's filled with them
Mommy took a bus trip, now she got her bust out
Everybody ride her, just like a bus route
Hail Mary to the city, you're a virgin
And Jesus can't save you, life starts when the church end
Came here for school, graduated to the high life
Ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight
MDMA got you feelin' like a champion
The city never sleeps, better slip you an Ambien
In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty
No place in the world that could compare
Put your lighters in the air everybody say yeah, yeah,
Yea, yea
In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
The lyrics to Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys' song "Empire State of Mind" are a celebration of New York City, also known as the "City That Never Sleeps" and the "Concrete Jungle." The song starts with Jay-Z bragging about his success, having made it from Brooklyn to Tribeca, where he's now neighbors with Hollywood legend Robert DeNiro. He refers to himself as the "new Sinatra," implying that he's taken over as the reigning king of New York City. Jay-Z reminisces about his old stomping grounds, saying he used to buy drugs in Harlem, where he interacted with people from the Dominican Republic. He also mentions his former home in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the neighborhood where the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. grew up. Jay-Z emphasizes that no matter how successful he becomes or how much money he makes, he'll always stay true to his roots and will "be hood forever."
Next, Alicia Keys takes over the song and sings the chorus, proclaiming that in New York City, "there's nothin' you can't do." She describes the city as a place of endless possibilities where dreams are made of. Keys urges listeners to put their lighters in the air and celebrate the city's unique energy and vibe.
In the second verse, Jay-Z continues to describe the melting pot of cultures and influences that make up New York City. He name-drops rap pioneer Afrika Bambataa and iconic reggae singer Bob Marley. He also references the city's love for sports, shouting out the Yankees, Knicks, and Nets. The verse ends with a nod to the city's party scene, including street games like three dice cee-lo, three-card monte, and the Labor Day Parade.
Overall, "Empire State of Mind" is a love letter to New York City, celebrating its diversity, energy, and endless potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea, yea I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca
I used to live in Brooklyn but now I live in Tribeca
Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever
I live next to Robert DeNiro but I will always keep my roots in the streets
I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here
I am the new Frank Sinatra, and now that I've made it in New York, I can make it anywhere
I can make it anywhere, yea, they love me everywhere
I can be successful anywhere and people from all over the world love me
I used to cop in Harlem, All of my Dominicano's right there up on Broadway, Pull me back to that McDonald's, took it to my stashbox, 560 State St.
I used to buy drugs in Harlem and all my Dominican friends were there. We would go to McDonald's and then store the drugs in my apartment at 560 State St.
Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons wippin' pastry's
You can find me in the kitchen making pastries like a member of the Simmons family
Cruisin' down 8th St., off white Lexus, Drivin' so slow, but BK is from Texas
I'm driving down 8th St. in my off-white Lexus, and even though I'm from Brooklyn, I'm moving at a slow, relaxed pace like I'm from Texas
Me, I'm out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie, Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me
I'm from Bed-Stuy, which is where Biggie Smalls grew up, but now that I'm successful, I'm bringing my friends from the streets with me
Say whattup to Ty-Ty, still sippin' Mai Tai's, Sittin' courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five
Give a shoutout to my friend Ty-Ty and me, we're still enjoying Mai Tais. We sit courtside at basketball games and get high fives from the Knicks and Nets players
Nigga I be Spike'd out, I could trip a referee, Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from
I dress like Spike Lee and my attitude shows that I am definitely from the streets
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, There's nothin' you can't do, Now you're in New York
New York is a city where people can accomplish anything and everything
These streets will make you feel brand new, Big lights will inspire you
The streets of New York can give you a sense of newness and the bright lights can inspire you
Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game, Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can, You should know I bleed blue
You might see me with my friend OG at a Yankees game. I made the Yankee hat more famous than the team itself. Just know that I'm a die-hard Yankees fan
but I ain't a Crip though, But I got a gang of niggas walkin' with my clique though
I'm not a member of the Crips gang, but I do have a lot of friends in my gang
Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin' rock, Afrika Bambataa shit, home of the hip-hop
Welcome to the diverse city of New York. There are places where we sell drugs, but we also have a rich history of hip-hop culture thanks to pioneers like Afrika Bambataa
Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back, For foreigners it ain't for, they act like they forgot how to act
We have different types of cabs in New York that anyone can take, but some foreigners don't know how to behave
Eight million stories, out there in it naked, City is a pity, half of y'all won't make it
There are eight million people in New York, each with their own story. The city can be harsh, and not everyone will make it here
Me, I got a plug, Special Ed 'I Got It Made', If Jesus payin' Lebron, I'm payin' Dwayne Wade
I have connections that make my life easier, like Special Ed's song 'I Got It Made'. If people believe that Jesus will pay LeBron James, then I am willing to pay Dwayne Wade
Three dice cee-lo, three card monte, Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley
I enjoy playing street games like cee-lo and three card monte. I also attend the Labor Day Parade and pay tribute to Bob Marley
Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade, Long live the King yo, I'm from the Empire St. that's
We have landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and we will always remember the World Trade Center. Long live the king, and for me, I'm from the Empire State
Lights is blinding, girls need blinders, So they can step out of bounds quick, the sidelines is, Lined with casualties, who sip to life casually
The city lights can be overwhelming and women need blinders to avoid getting in trouble. There are a lot of people who drink and live dangerously
Then gradually become worse, don't bite the apple, Eve, Caught up in the in-crowd, now you're in style
People can gradually become worse by getting caught up in the popular crowd. We should avoid temptation, like Eve biting the apple, and focus on living a good life
End of the winter gets cold, en vogue, with your skin out, City of sin, it's a pity on the whim
At the end of winter, people start wearing revealing clothing. The city can be sinful, and people can get caught up in it quickly
Good girls gone bad, the city's filled with them
Even good girls can turn bad in this city
Mommy took a bus trip, now she got her bust out, Everybody ride her, just like a bus route
A woman took a bus trip to New York and now she is exposing herself to everyone. Men are treating her like a bus stop
Hail Mary to the city, you're a virgin, And Jesus can't save you, life starts when the church end
The city is said to be pure, like a virgin. But even Jesus can't help you once you get caught up in the vices of the city. Life truly begins once you leave the church
Came here for school, graduated to the high life, Ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight
Some people came to New York for school, and then got caught up in the high life. There are ball players and rap stars who are addicted to fame and attention
MDMA got you feelin' like a champion, The city never sleeps, better slip you an Ambien
Some people feel like champions when they take MDMA. The city is always awake, so you might have to take Ambien to sleep
One hand in the air for the big city, Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty, No place in the world that could compare
I'm raising one hand in the air for this amazing city. The street lights and big dreams make everything look beautiful. There is no other place like it in the world
Put your lighters in the air everybody say yeah, yeah, Yea, yea
Let's all raise our lighters in the air and celebrate this great city together
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Global Talent Publishing, SPIRIT /GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM SHUCKBURGH, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, SHAWN C CARTER, ANGELA HUNTE, BERT KEYES, SYLVIA ROBINSON, JANETTE SEWELL
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