Chinatown Swing
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Dinner way past due we out to Noodle Town
Suckers move on down
All my hustlers move a pound do it now
Noodle Town meet me down at Noodle Town
Whoa not retired just cause I'm high, high off that load
That fire, stop drop and fucking roll Mo'
High on the train thirteen thinking how my brain working
Paranoid cause a pair of boys lurking
Are you certain?
Do you hear a noise or its chirping
Not pigs squealing just birds perching
On a bench yelling waiting for their thirst to get quenched
And celebrating when they get mentioned
Hella wasted when he be venting
No sense in censoring what he mention
Talking shit his profession
Walking with all his henchmen
Leave a stench a teach a lesson
Big check deep depression
Deep neck she be reppin'
Move down the blocka
Knew that I gotta
No discussing nada nah
She live in Confucius Plaza
Did it my way ohh I did it my way
Around the world and back to sipping on some Andre
Did it my way ohh I did it my way
Around the world and back to the block where I stay
Chinatown swing thing
Trying to sell bling bling
Ride around thinking
Take on the world
I been down drinking
Down to my last Lincoln
Thinking flip it
Take a twirl
Take on the world
It's a tragedy
Y'all climbing up of ladders b
I'm tightroping cross towers b
It had to be couldn't settle
Had to be next level with that balance beam
Y'all say that I'm whyling but I'm styling on account of me
New York what my county be
Not a King not a Queen
But every borough to Euro motherfuckers get down with me
At The Apollo smoking pollen like its Holland, but it is cause it's Harlem
Take on the
Burn a blunt rub the stump and we on it's
3,2,1 and he palming the mic like a spalding
Mike Jordan
He back downtown that same night he recording
Exploring every nook and cranny city got offer him
Alter him
Made him the man he is Oscar Ralphie Patty Pat
With a mouth piece that'll rap
I been traveling but I'm back
To my Ahki and I ask for a chopped cheese
And he fast like hibachi with the batch
Chinatown swing thing
Trying to sell bling bling
Ride around thinking
Take on the world
I been down drinking
Down to my last Lincoln
Thinking flip it
Take a twirl
Take on the world
Blast back to Columbus Park
Drum circle come to spark
Get booked
Right across the street where you gonna sleep
Want it dark rather than bright lights
Call your name
I'll be out right price in the deli hall of fame
The lyrics of "Chinatown Swing" by Wiki paint a vivid picture of the artist's experiences and observations in the bustling Chinatown neighborhood of New York City. The song begins with an invitation to meet at Noodle Town, emphasizing the importance of the location in the artist's life. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and excitement, with mentions of hustling and moving quickly. The artist reflects on his drug use but insists that it doesn't hinder his creativity or determination, proclaiming himself as a professional and lifelong participant in the "dro" (marijuana) lifestyle.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of paranoia and the hustle and bustle of the city. The artist describes his surroundings, including the sound of birds chirping and the celebration of success. He presents a character who talks freely and candidly, exercising his right to express himself without censorship or hiding his feelings. The artist contrasts this with the deep depression that accompanies a big paycheck, as well as the representation of a woman who proudly displays her deep neckline.
In the chorus, the artist declares that he has done things his own way, traveling the world but always returning to his roots in his neighborhood. The mention of sipping on Andre champagne adds a touch of indulgence and decadence to the lyrics. The song continues with references to Chinatown as a place where people try to sell bling and ride around contemplating their place in the world. The artist expresses his own struggles, including financial difficulties and the need to "flip" his situation. He encourages taking on the world, despite any setbacks or hardships.
Overall, "Chinatown Swing" captures the essence of urban life and the artist's authentic experiences, showcasing his pride in his neighborhood and his resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Noodle Town meet me down at Noodle Town
Meet me at Noodle Town, a place known for its delicious noodles
Dinner way past due we out to Noodle Town
It's been a long time since we had dinner, let's go to Noodle Town
Suckers move on down
Those who are not worthy should move aside
All my hustlers move a pound do it now
All the hardworking people should take action immediately
Whoa not retired just cause I'm high, high off that load
Just because I'm feeling good and high, doesn't mean I'm done working
That fire, stop drop and fucking roll Mo'
This feeling of excitement is so intense, I can't contain it
Still a pro though a lifer when it comes to lighting up that dro
Even though I've been doing this for a long time, I'm still an expert at smoking marijuana
High on the train thirteen thinking how my brain working
Thinking deeply while riding the train at thirteen, contemplating the functioning of my brain
Paranoid cause a pair of boys lurking
Feeling anxious because I suspect there are two boys watching me
Are you certain? Do you hear a noise or its chirping
Are you sure? Is that sound a noise or just birds chirping
Not pigs squealing just birds perching
The sound is not police sirens, just birds resting
On a bench yelling waiting for their thirst to get quenched
Sitting on a bench, shouting, and eagerly waiting for their thirst to be satisfied
And celebrating when they get mentioned
Cheering and feeling joyous when they are acknowledged
Hella wasted when he be venting
Extremely intoxicated while expressing his feelings
No sense in censoring what he mention
There's no point in filtering or censoring what he says
Talking shit his profession
His expertise lies in talking negatively about others
Walking with all his henchmen
Moving around accompanied by his loyal followers
Leave a stench a teach a lesson
Leaving a strong impact and teaching a valuable lesson
Big check deep depression
Receiving a large sum of money but feeling deeply unhappy
Deep neck she be reppin'
She proudly showcases her deep neckline
Move down the blocka
Moving further along the block
Knew that I gotta
I knew that I had to do it
No discussing nada nah
There's no need to discuss anything
She live in Confucius Plaza
She resides in Confucius Plaza
Did it my way ohh I did it my way
I did things according to my own preferences and choices
Around the world and back to sipping on some Andre
Traveling the world but ultimately returning to enjoying some Andre (likely referring to Andre champagne)
Chinatown swing thing
Engaging in the vibrant energy and culture of Chinatown
Trying to sell bling bling
Attempting to sell luxurious and flashy items
Ride around thinking
Cruising around while lost in thought
Take on the world
Confronting and facing the challenges of the world
I been down drinking
I've been feeling down and resorting to drinking alcohol
Down to my last Lincoln
Having only one last dollar left
Thinking flip it
Considering flipping the situation around
Take a twirl
Taking a spin and exploring different possibilities
It's a tragedy
The situation is unfortunate and distressing
Y'all climbing up of ladders b
Everyone is striving to climb the social ladder
I'm tightroping cross towers b
I'm skillfully balancing and navigating between different influential parties
It had to be couldn't settle
This was necessary, I couldn't accept anything less
Had to be next level with that balance beam
I had to excel and reach new heights with my balancing act
Y'all say that I'm whyling but I'm styling on account of me
Many claim that I'm behaving wildly, but in reality, I'm just expressing my own unique style
New York what my county be
New York City is like my home area
Not a King not a Queen
I'm not a royalty figure
But every borough to Euro motherfuckers get down with me
People from every borough, including Europeans, enjoy and support me
At The Apollo smoking pollen like its Holland, but it is cause it's Harlem
Smoking marijuana at The Apollo Theater, feeling as if I'm in Holland, but I'm actually in Harlem
Take on the
Face and confront
Burn a blunt rub the stump and we on it's
After smoking a marijuana joint, we rub the ashes and continue the experience
3,2,1 and he palming the mic like a spalding
Counting down, then the person skillfully holds the microphone in his hand like a Spalding basketball
Mike Jordan
Comparing himself to basketball legend Michael Jordan
He back downtown that same night he recording
After a performance, he returns downtown to record music on the same night
Exploring every nook and cranny city got offer him
Exploring and discovering every part of the city that has something to offer him
Alter him
Change and transform him
Made him the man he is Oscar Ralphie Patty Pat
Shaped him into the person he is today, named Oscar Ralphie Patty Pat
With a mouth piece that'll rap
Having an ability to speak and rap skillfully
I been traveling but I'm back
I've been away traveling, but now I'm back
To my Ahki and I ask for a chopped cheese
Returning to my friend (Ahki) and requesting a chopped cheese sandwich
And he fast like hibachi with the batch
He quickly prepares the sandwich, as fast as a hibachi chef
Blast back to Columbus Park
Rapidly returning to Columbus Park
Drum circle come to spark
A group of people with drums arrive to create a lively atmosphere
Get booked
Getting arrested or being in trouble with the law
Right across the street where you gonna sleep
Directly across the street is where you will find a place to sleep
Want it dark rather than bright lights
Prefer a darker environment instead of well-lit areas
Call your name
Calling out your name
I'll be out right price in the deli hall of fame
I'll be present and offering affordable prices in the famous deli hall
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Patrick Morales, Eric Adiele
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