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On
Expressing the setting, being on an island.
An island trying to peep the horizon from the highest peak in the sky and
Trying to observe the horizon from the highest point in the sky.
Puerto Rico, Ireland, Manhattan chimed in by him every place I been
Mentioning various places, including Puerto Rico, Ireland, and Manhattan, where the speaker has been.
Can't replace my hiding place where I arrived in
Highlighting a unique hiding place that cannot be replaced.
Give you a taste of the pace on this Island, little giant, little defiant
Describing the pace of life on the island, portraying it as both small and rebellious.
Really a riot spew the saliva lived with the jews man a Upper West Sider
Referring to a lively and rebellious atmosphere, mentioning living with Jewish individuals in the Upper West Side.
Mixed in the stew and he tired
Indicating a mix of cultures and expressing weariness.
Shout Carlos man also a writer, Shout stop also a writer
Shouting out to individuals named Carlos and Stop, recognizing them as writers.
It's the truth I admirer chill with my boo how I'm wired
Acknowledging the truth and expressing admiration, mentioning spending time with a significant other.
Don't know what to do when he fired up
Uncertainty about how to act when feeling energized or passionate.
Strut up with the mutts through the fire
Walking confidently with others through challenges or difficulties.
Yo Wik what's going on man?
Addressing the speaker, asking about the current situation.
Talking to A
Engaging in a conversation with someone referred to as "A."
That's my OG gave me my name
Referring to A as an original gangster (OG) who gave the speaker their name.
Must been 13 first hit him with game
Recalling an early encounter with A, rapping about trains as instructed.
Said rap about you so I spit bout the train
Pondering whether, after a decade, the speaker will continue to complain.
Decade later Wik you goin' sit and complain?
An expression of frustration or surprise.
Damn
Expressing a reaction to the situation.
Come on man what do you like?
Asking A about their preferences.
I like the 1 train, bagel with lox, crushing the mic
Listing some personal preferences, including the 1 train, bagels with lox, and performing on the mic.
I like the sunset on the Hudson look at the light
Expressing appreciation for the sunset on the Hudson and the light.
He looked at me like, right? why you still pouting?
Describing a moment of shared understanding between the speaker and A.
Ain't listened kept listing what I was about and
Reflecting on the speaker's identity and remaining focused despite external opinions.
Aight aight aight
Acknowledging the discussion, possibly with a sense of affirmation.
I like Sunday dinner lounging
Expressing enjoyment of Sunday dinner and a relaxed atmosphere.
Posted at the crib kids clowning
Describing a casual setting at home, with children playing around.
Change for the bus scrounging
Mentioning the need for change or adaptation to gather resources for transportation.
City park kids running through the fountains
Depicting a scene in a city park with children playing in fountains.
Man I like the mountains
Expressing a liking for mountains, potentially metaphorical.
Mountains?
Questioning the presence of mountains in Manhattan.
My man ain't no fucking mountains in Manhattan
Asserting that there are no mountains in Manhattan, possibly emphasizing a point.
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