Empire State of Mind
orig. - Jay Z. ft. Alicia Keys Lyrics

Yea, yea I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca
I no longer live in Brooklyn and have moved to the wealthy neighborhood of Tribeca.

Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever
Though I now live among wealthy individuals like Robert DeNiro, I will always remain true to my roots and the impoverished neighborhoods I came from.

I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here
I am the modern day version of Frank Sinatra, and since I achieved success in New York City,

I can make it anywhere, yea, they love me everywhere
I feel that if I made it here, I can be successful anywhere else. The love and support I receive from my fans and supporters is widespread.

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.
In the past, I used to purchase drugs in Harlem. My Dominican friends were always nearby on the busy street of Broadway. I would often hide my purchases at McDonald's and bring them back to my apartment on 560 State Street.

Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons wippin' pastry's
You can find me in the kitchen cooking and creating like the talented pastry chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Cruisin' down 8th St., off white Lexus
I enjoy leisurely drives down 8th street in my off-white Lexus.

Drivin' so slow, but BK is from Texas
Even though I am from Brooklyn, my driving pace is often compared to that of someone from Texas: slow and steady.

Me, I'm out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie
I am from the Bed-Stuy neighborhood in Brooklyn, which is where the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. also comes from.

Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me
I have achieved major commercial success and have also brought along my friends and fellow collaborators to share in my success.

Say whattup to Ty-Ty, still sippin' Mai Tai's
Please greet my friend, Ty-Ty. We still enjoy sipping on the tropical alcoholic drink, Mai Tai's.

Sittin' courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five, Nigga I be Spike'd out, I could trip a referee
I often sit courtside at basketball games, cheering on both the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. I am dressed impeccably like Spike Lee and have such an influential presence that I could potentially cause a referee to trip.

Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from
My demeanor clearly demonstrates that I am undeniably from New York City.

In New York, Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
New York City is a bustling metropolis where anything can happen and where dreams can become a reality.

There's nothin' you can't do
The city provides endless opportunities and possibilities for those who seek it out.

Now you're in New York, These streets will make you feel brand new
Experiencing the streets of New York is like experiencing something new and exciting every time.

Big lights will inspire you
The bright lights and glitz and glam of the city can have a positive influence and motivate individuals to achieve their goals.

Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York
Praise and celebration for the great city of 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 might find me at Yankee Stadium with OG, where I am so well-known that I have become more famous than the Yankees themselves.

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
I may have a strong allegiance to the city's sports teams, decked out in their respective blue and white colors, but that doesn't mean I am a member of the notorious gang, the Crips. Nevertheless, I am still close with my group of friends and allies.

Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin' rock, Afrika Bambataa shit, home of the hip-hop
New York City is known as a melting pot of different cultures and neighborhoods, where one can find individuals selling drugs on certain street corners alongside the birthplace of hip-hop and the legendary Afrika Bambaataa.

Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back, For foreigners it ain't for, they act like they forgot how to act
In the city, taxis come in all shapes and sizes, and street hails for cheap dollar cabs are very common. However, foreigners may not be aware of this and may act out of character.

Eight million stories, out there in it naked
There are eight million unique stories that exist within the city, all of them exposed and vulnerable for all to see and hear.

City is a pity, half of y'all won't make it
While there are many opportunities to succeed in the city, the harsh reality is that not everyone will be able to make it and achieve their dreams and goals.

Me, I got a plug, Special Ed 'I Got It Made'
I have a connection that allows me to be successful, just like the rapper Special Ed's hit song 'I Got it Made.'

If Jesus payin' Lebron, I'm payin' Dwayne Wade
If Jesus is the one giving LeBron James money for his success, then I will be the one paying Dwayne Wade (another NBA player) for his success as well.

Three dice cee-lo, three card monte, Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley
Activities like the dice game Cee-lo and the card game three-card monte are common on the streets of the city. The Labor Day Parade is also an important event, and we remember the late Bob Marley during it.

Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade
Both the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center have great significance and importance in the city.

Long live the King yo, I'm from the Empire St. that's
Long live the king - referring to myself as a successful and powerful figure within the city. I come from the Empire State Building, which is a historical and iconic landmark.

One hand in the air for the big city, Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty
I raise one hand in the air in honor of the great city I reside in. The city's streets and its opportunities are grand and beautiful.

No place in the world that could compare
New York City is a unique and unparalleled place that cannot be matched.

Put your lighters in the air everybody say yeah, yeah, Yea, yea
I encourage everyone to raise their lighters and celebrate with me, saying 'Yeah, yeah,' in excitement and joy.