Desil
Bronx Chronicles: Unveiling the Heartbeat of a City
Lyrics
so I wanna tell you about my city
Expressing the desire to share insights about the speaker's hometown.
the Bronx birthed me
Acknowledging that the Bronx is the place of the speaker's origin.
corner stores and chopped cheeses in my city
Mentioning familiar elements like corner stores and chopped cheeses in the speaker's city.
protection didn’t always come from blood in my city
Highlighting that support and protection aren't always from family ties in the speaker's city.
but we still raise lions in my city
Despite challenges, emphasizing the resilience and strength of the community, raising metaphorical lions.
natural born leaders in my city
Pointing out the existence of natural leaders within the community.
we make moments last in my city
Noting the importance of cherishing and preserving meaningful moments in the speaker's city.
because you can turn around and get popped in my city
Cautioning about the potential dangers and sudden violence in the city.
the beauty of my city
Expressing the beauty inherent in the speaker's city.
don’t express how hard we work in my city
Stating that the hard work of the community isn't always apparent.
how the bright lights shows us as burning stars in my city
Highlighting how external perceptions often portray the community as shining stars despite challenges.
cause my city don’t sleep
Drawing a parallel between the constant activity of the city and the perpetual nature of plans.
just like our plans
Comparing the continuous nature of the city to the endurance of plans, dreams, and nightmares.
just like our dreams and nightmares in my city
Reflecting on the emotional and familiar nature of dreams and nightmares within the city.
it feels like home in my city
Describing the sense of belonging and comfort experienced in the speaker's city.
concrete compliments jays in my city because the Bronx be holy
Linking concrete structures with the significance of the Bronx and its holiness.
be Mecca
Referring to the Bronx as a place of significance, like Mecca or a homeland.
be the homeland
Emphasizing the connection between the speaker's creativity and the city.
as to why my ink touches the pad
Explaining the motivation behind the speaker's artistic expression and its link to the city.
it be beautiful
Describing the beauty found in the speaker's inspiration derived from the city.
it be my inspiration
Emphasizing the personal and motivational impact of the city as inspiration.
the wind kissed my jacket the same way the sun kissed my skin
Using sensory imagery to convey the intimate connection between the speaker and the environment.
the Bronx produced greatness
Highlighting the positive outcomes and achievements originating from the Bronx.
produced confidence that my city
Attributing confidence and success to the city's influence on the speaker.
it don’t strive off poverty but instead creativity
Contrasting the city's reliance on creativity rather than being defined by poverty.
we constantly find ways to save my city
Emphasizing the community's constant efforts to improve and protect the city.
we always give back in my city
Highlighting the communal spirit of giving back to the city.
and even though your family ain’t your family
Acknowledging that familial bonds may not always be blood-related in the city.
we push you in my city
Underlining the supportive nature of the community, pushing individuals forward.
we believe in you in my city
Expressing belief and faith in the potential of individuals within the city.
just look at A Boogie and Cardi B
Citing examples of successful individuals like A Boogie and Cardi B from the speaker's city.
we go places in my city
Asserting that the community is capable of achieving greatness.
we be great in my city
Reiterating the greatness and achievements within the speaker's city.
my city
Reaffirming the personal connection and love for the city.
is my first home
Stating that the city is the speaker's first home.
my first love
Expressing a deep emotional attachment as the speaker's first love.
the first feel I’ve ever had because I know
Reflecting on the initial, profound experiences and emotions associated with the city.
no greater place than my city
Affirming the unparalleled greatness of the speaker's city.
I just hope that you see my city for what it truly is
Expressing a hope that others recognize and appreciate the true essence of the speaker's city.
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