Key 2 The City

Expresses a desire for recognition and influence, symbolized by the "key to the city."

Asserting dominance and control over the town, drawing a parallel to Diddy's influence.

Emphasizing the importance of keeping close ties with family for support and companionship.

Highlighting the need for genuine and trustworthy individuals in the speaker's circle.

Awareness of potential threats; vigilance against adversaries.

Suggesting the need for personal protection or a symbol of strength.

Keeping an open mind to new opportunities and experiences.

Stressing confidence in one's own capabilities and judgment.

Reflecting on a prolonged struggle in challenging circumstances, aiming to regain focus and momentum.

Stuck in the trap for too long now I can't leave it alone

Feel like it's been way too long need to get back in my zone

Need to get back on the road balling like I got a clone

Playing too hard say I'm doing too much

Crazy thought I wasn't doing enough

Stay making moves they ain't moving enough

Too much to lose can't be losing that much

Too much to gain gotta keep making gains

Going too fast had to switch up my lane

Reiteration of the desire for recognition and control, maintaining strong connections, and staying vigilant.

I'm running the town like I'm Diddy

I gotta keep the family with me I need you here with me

I gotta keep the realest with me

I gotta keep my eyes open for all of my enemies

I gotta keep something with me

I gotta keep my mind open to new possibilities

I gotta trust my ability

Repetition of feeling trapped, emphasizing the impact of the environment on the speaker.

Stuck in the trap too long it started feeling like home

Expressing a desire for freedom despite challenging circumstances and maintaining clarity despite external influences.

All I know is there's a way to be free I got some tricks up my sleeve

I know what time it is time to get free come with a fee

I know they blinding us I can still see I can still see

Emphasizing the need for self-reliance, hard work, and perseverance to achieve personal goals.

That mean I gotta get my flowers and give em

That mean I gotta touch the throne while I'm living

That mean I gotta get the power no limit

That mean I'm doing what it takes

Play thru mistakes gotta get it how I live it

That mean I do this everyday no I can't take no breaks

Focused on how I'm gone win it

Summarizing the key themes of the song, reiterating the desire for recognition, control, and the importance of relationships and vigilance.

I'm back in the building

I'm running the town like I'm Diddy

I gotta keep the family with me

I need you here with me

I gotta keep the realest with me

I gotta keep my eyes open for all of my enemies

I gotta keep something with me

I gotta keep my mind open to new possibilities

I gotta trust my ability