Empire

[Chorus] Back to the city, where the lights shine bright, NYC’s my home, always ready to fight. From the grind to the top, now I’m in the sight, Respect in the streets, yeah, I’m living right. [Verse 1] Came up from the bottom, now I’m on the rise, Concrete jungle, where I sharpened my eyes. Block to block, I was making moves, Now I’m back in the city, got nothing to lose. From the subway rides to the skyline views, Hustle in my veins, paying all my dues. Came a long way from the streets so tough, Now I’m back with my people, yeah, we fucking it up. [Chorus] Back to the city, where the lights shine bright, NYC’s my home, always ready to fight. From the grind to the top, now I’m in the sight, Respect in the streets, yeah, I’m living right. [Verse 2] From the Bronx to Brooklyn, they know my name, Queens to Staten, I’m in the hall of fame. Uptown to downtown, I’m repping all day, The city’s in my heart, no matter where I stay. Echoes of my hustle in the avenues and lanes, From a kid with a dream to a man with gains. NYC taught me to never back down, Now I’m back, full circle, owning this town. and lanes, From a kid with a dream to a man with gains. NYC taught me to never back down, Now I’m back, full circle, owning this town. [Chorus] Back to the city, where the lights shine bright, NYC’s my home, always ready to fight. From the grind to the top, now I’m in the sight, Respect in the streets, yeah, I’m living right. [Verse 3] Walking through the park, reminiscing the days, When the dreams seemed far, just a hopeful gaze. Now I’m riding high, but I never forget, The struggle and the pain, the times I sweat. Homies from the block, they’re still by my side, Made it out together, on this crazy ride. Giving back to the hood, where it all began, From a boy to a king, now I’m the fucking man. Chorus: Back to the city, where the lights shine bright, NYC’s my home, always ready to fight. From the grind to the top, now I’m in the sight, Respect in the streets, yeah, I’m living right. [Verse 4] From the late-night ciphers to the sold-out shows, NYC’s the canvas where my story flows. Through the highs and lows, I stood my ground, Now I’m back in the city, where my soul is found. In the heart of the hustle, where legends are made, Walking tall with pride, in every parade. From Times Square lights to the Empire State, I’m back in the city, and it feels so fucking great. [Chorus] Back to the city, where the lights shine bright, NYC’s my home, always ready to fight. From the grind to the top, now I’m in the sight, Respect in the streets, yeah, I’m living right. [Outro] So here’s to the city, the place I adore, Back in NYC, and I’m ready for more. With the love and respect, I’m holding it tight, New York, New York, yeah, I’m living right. [Outro that fades out]