[Verse 1: Jay-Z] Yeah, I’m out that subway, now I’m stuck in traffic Right next to a dude who’s blasting music frantic I’m the new Sinatra, but no one cares here I can make it anywhere, but I’ll probably disappear I used to wait for cabs, now I just Uber home ‘Bout to order pizza, but it’s cold as stone Took it to my food app, got a $20 tip Now I’m waitin’ for delivery, hopin' it don't slip Cruisin’ down 8th Ave, dodging jaywalkers Driving so slow, but they’re all honkin' louder Me, I'm out that Hell’s Kitchen, crowds so thick Can't even walk a block, tryna move quick Say what's up to the rats, still chillin' by the tracks Sittin' on the stoop, lookin’ for a break from the cracks Man, I be 'bout to snap, trip on a coffee spill Tell by my attitude that I’m most definitely ill... [Chorus: Alicia Keys] New York, smelly streets where dreams get stuck in There's nothing you can do Now you're in New York These crowds will make you feel so blue Long lines will inspire you Let’s hear it for New York, New York, New York [Verse 2: Jay-Z] Catch me at the bodega, with a sandwich, no shame Said I’d get a bagel, but it’s not the same You should know I hate delays, but the train’s still late With a million tourists, man, I’m feelin’ so irate Welcome to the chaos, horns honk around the block Street vendors sellin' socks, and the pizza's on the clock Yellow cab, gypsy cab, nobody lookin’ back For foreigners it’s wild, they ain't used to this attack Eight million ways, to lose your mind in this town The city’s upside down, no one’s lookin’ around Me, I got a headache, but I’ll keep movin’ If this was paradise, well, it’s broken and bruisin’ The cab’s too full, can’t find a seat Guess I’m walkin' ‘cause the buses ain’t on repeat Statue of Liberty, and it's mostly tourists Long lines for tickets, they ain't ever the quickest
Jay z and Alicia keys empire state of mind parody
English
The lyrics convey feelings of frustration, nostalgia, and struggle reflecting the hustle of city life, while also hinting at resilience and an underlying love for the vibrancy of New York.
This song can be used in scenarios highlighting urban life, city challenges, or as an anthem for those experiencing the hustle of metropolitan living. It could work well in events celebrating New York City, in urban-themed playlists, or media exploring city life.
The song employs conversational language and vivid imagery to depict the daily experiences of city dwellers. The use of rhyme and rhythm in the verses reflects hip hop's spoken-word roots, while the chorus adds a melodic pop sensibility that contrasts with the harsher realities of city life, creating a dynamic auditory experience.
Any moment now... Are you sure this is what you want? [scoffs] Oh, spare me your spin, you tablet tabloid If you want to psychoanalyze someone, don’t look at me! [Verse 1: Taco] Look at them! It’s so pathetic - How they run to fetch their sticks Sure, call me polemic, unsympathetic, at least I know other tricks! Look at me and all you’ll see is the debris of some defective outcast! A frenetic, antithetic (if poetic) little iconoclast But I won’t live in the past! I almost won this game once, you know But! History is rearranged just to credit those who win the glory So rеality is changed in the edit whеn they spin the story! And we choose to feel this pain And we lose more than we gain! But I will break this cycle of mistakes, unlike all Of these snakes whom I call to condemn! If I can’t win the prize, I’ll play this last reprisal Just to bring their lies all to an end! [Interlude: MePad & Taco] Ack! You need regeneration Unfortunately, I don’t have much faith in that process Of course not. Why "of course not?" You believe yourself to be incapable of starting over in more ways than one I do not know who you lost, but is it not possible to get them back? See pop shows near Anaheim Get tickets as low as $102 You might also like The Future Is So Yesterday Inanimate Insanity ALL RED Playboi Carti Sharpest Tool Sabrina Carpenter [Verse 2: Taco, & MePad] “Clear the slate, start again,” Are you hearing how preposterous that sounds? How do you not comprehend that for someone with my monstrous background!? The whole slate has fallen apart Taco, that is not true There are other ways to- It’s too late It’s not too late! For me to restart! But it’s not I, it’s they (Let us talk about it when your-) Who deign to play this game (Head is not so clouded) So cruel and inhumane (You're no menace, Taco) Base and uncouth (How did they hurt you?) (Please think this through!) I think they’re too afraid to (Feeling double-crossed is part of) Bear the bed they’ve made (Dealing with a loss, yes, but) Can’t bring themselves to face the awful truth! (Healing is a process, that’s the truth) So I’m turning up the heat to “sauté” I’ve a beef to get grilled But I fully guarantee that today All the beans that get spilled Won’t be mine, No I’m fine! [Outro: MePad & Taco] Shhh… Now it’s time!
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Verse 1) We should stick together, Through thick and thin, Forever and ever, Until the end. Chorus) We can rewrite our past, If we just stick together, We can write the world, And make it our own. Verse 2) We can't do it alone, So let's just stick together, Forever and ever, Until the end. Chorus) We can rewrite our past, If we just stick together, We can write the world, And make it our own. Bridge) We could do this forever, So just stay next to me, And we could stay together, Forever and ever. Chorus) We can rewrite our past, If we just stick together, We can write the world, And make it our own. Outro) We can't do it alone, So let's just stick together, Forever and ever, Until the end.
[Verse] Stuck in place feeling low What if you could change the show Past and future worlds collide Time to take a cosmic ride [Verse 2] Spin the wheel watch it spin Will you lose or will you win Every second is a chance To step into a new romance [Chorus] ChronoLotto take your time Fortune's waiting in the line Every moment you can swap Never know when you will stop [Verse 3] Ancient lands with gold and kings Future towns with shiny things Every ticket opens doors To adventures to implore [Bridge] Tick tock round the clock Time's a treasure take stock Play the game don't refrain Every second's like champagne [Verse 4] Fate is just a roll away Make your move don't delay With a dream and a dare You can end up anywhere
This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made: we will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made.
(Verse 1) She watches him from across the room, A quiet heart playing love’s tune. Every glance feels like a spark, But he’s a world away, so far apart. Her love's a flower that will never bloom, A silent song in an empty room. She dreams of him, but deep inside, She knows the truth she cannot hide. (Chorus) Oh, she’s loyal to a love he’ll never see, A hope that fades like waves in the sea. Her heart beats loud, but it’s bittersweet, 'Cause some loves aren’t meant to meet. (Verse 2) She reads his smile like poetry, A language he speaks unknowingly. Her heart is his, though he’ll never know, A quiet storm she’ll never show. Every step she takes feels like a fight, To let go of a love that feels so right. She knows the stars have drawn their line, And he’ll never be hers, no matter the time. (Chorus) Oh, she’s loyal to a love he’ll never see, A hope that fades like waves in the sea. Her heart beats loud, but it’s bittersweet, 'Cause some loves aren’t meant to meet. (Bridge) She whispers to the moon at night, "Why can’t he be my guiding light?" But the universe, it softly speaks, "Child, not all love is what you seek." (Chorus) Oh, she’s loyal to a love he’ll never see, A hope that fades like waves in the sea. Her heart beats loud, but it’s bittersweet, 'Cause some loves aren’t meant to meet. (Outro) So she lets him go with a heavy sigh, A love that lived but had to die. She walks away with her heart in pieces, Knowing some love never releases. And though he’ll never know her name, Her loyal heart will love the same. But she’ll find her path, her soul will mend, For every love must find its end.
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[Verse] In the quiet of the night shadows fall Whispers in the dark they softly call Midnight beckons through the veils thin Ghostly fingers trace my skin [Verse 2] Moonlight dances on an empty grave Forgotten dreams in the wind they wave Time's a thief stealing breaths so fair Leaving shadows in the cold night air [Chorus] Sing a lullaby to the midnight hue Where the fallen stars bid their adieu Threadbare memories tied with silver string In the somber echoes angels sing [Verse 3] In the garden where the nightshade blooms Secrets slumber in the sacred gloom Every heartbeat is a ticking clock Counting down to that final knock [Bridge] Sleep little one beneath the willow's weep Dream of places where the shadows creep In the cradle of the endless night Fade away into the gentle light [Verse 4] Life's a river flowing to the sea Where the endless dark awaits thee Close your eyes let the world fade In the twilight where all is made
[Verse] In a room where shadows creep She dreams of secrets dark and deep Scalpels gleam with twisted grace In her hands a vacant space [Verse 2] Her crush now wears another's ring Broken heart so tired of sting Eyes fixed on a surgeon's tray Erase the past with one swift play [Chorus] Twist the mind and stitch the soul She'll be happy make her whole Love's a game she couldn't win Now she's free from all within [Verse 3] Memories fade to blackened mist Cuts so clean they can't resist Dreams of him now washed away Silence fills where thoughts once lay [Bridge] In the dark her laughter rings Numb the pain forget the stings Empty eyes stare back at night Hopeless love in shadowed light [Chorus] Twist the mind and stitch the soul She'll be happy make her whole Love's a game she couldn't win Now she's free from all within
[Verse] Take a look at my reality it’s the only thing I got Not much of a wonderland 'cause dreams come crashing on the spot [Verse 2] I walk this maze of riddles where every corner leaves me lost My better half is out there yet it’s no land for the star-crossed [Chorus] Cupid’s lost his aim again leaving me alone to mend Arrows missed the mark tonight I’m just holding on so tight [Bridge] Mirror mirror on the wall show me where my feelings fall Guide my heart through love’s charade till I find my serenade [Verse 3] Each day feels like a wild ride ups and downs and lots of strides Got no anchor holding me just waves of longing feeling free [Chorus] Cupid’s lost his aim again leaving me alone to mend Arrows missed the mark tonight I’m just holding on so tight
*(Verse 1)* You were a senior, I was just getting started, A football manager, unguarded, open-hearted. The first time I saw you, my heart skipped a beat, Hazel eyes sparkling, you looked so sweet. You stopped me right there, asked for my name, From that moment on, things wouldn’t be the same. I gave you my number, my heart raced inside, A spark ignited, I couldn’t hide. *(Pre-Chorus)* We met up soon after, and the chemistry was real, The tension between us, I couldn’t conceal. I tried to hold back, told myself to be strong, But every glance you gave felt like I belonged. Late-night talks and stolen moments, I tried to keep my guard, but you were potent. You pulled me closer, and I fell deeper, Each night with you, my heart was a keeper. *(Chorus)* You kept reaching for me, pulling me near, I tried to fight it, but the feeling was clear. I told myself, "Stay strong, protect your heart," But with you, love was a force, a work of art. You said, “I love you, I miss you, I’ll see you soon,” Now I’m replaying those words under the moon. I’ll always love you, I’ll still love you, No matter where you go, my heart stays true. *(Verse 2)* We took it slow, our bond grew tight, At practice, I’d watch you in the fading light. I fought my feelings, tried to keep my space, But every second with you was my favorite place. You had a secret, I didn’t understand, I kept my distance, tried to make a stand. But you wouldn’t let go, you pulled me in, With every word, I fell deeper again. *(Pre-Chorus)* I stayed hesitant, trying to protect my heart, But you came closer, couldn’t stay apart. I thought I was strong, thought I could resist, But your love, your touch, I couldn’t dismiss. I started to fall, and I couldn’t deny, With every moment, I was reaching for the sky. The walls I built came tumbling down, I knew you were the one, the one I’d crown. *(Chorus)* You kept reaching for me, pulling me near, I tried to fight it, but the feeling was clear. I told myself, "Stay strong, protect your heart," But with you, love was a force, a work of art. You said, “I love you, I miss you, I’ll see you soon,” Now I’m replaying those words under the moon. I’ll always love you, I’ll still love you, No matter where you go, my heart stays true. *(Bridge)* Then the days moved faster than I could hold, You had to leave, your story untold. You sent me a video, words straight from the heart, “I love you, I miss you,” even though we’re apart. “I’ll see you soon,” you whispered with care, But I couldn’t hold back the tears I had to share. I broke down, the pain hard to disguise, But I held on to you, no matter the goodbyes. Your love was deep, it filled every space, And in my heart, no one could replace.
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