Lyrics
When you're riding through my city
Describing the cityscape and the people encountered while riding through the city.
And the people that you're meeting
Meeting strangers, possibly reflecting on past thoughts about them.
Are the strangers that you've thought of before
Emphasizing encounters with familiar strangers in the city.
Two seats farther down I hear another couple fighting
Observing a couple fighting, indicating discord in relationships.
And a baby screaming close to the door
Noting a chaotic scene with a baby crying, adding to the urban atmosphere.
The lady at the corner works a shift to pay her dealer
Describing a lady working to support her drug habit through her job.
And the busker sings a song I don't know
Mentioning a street performer singing an unfamiliar song.
And the overheard exposure of the devils are just screaming
Referring to the exposed negativity in the city, possibly corruption or evil.
"You have everything but you still need more"
Highlighting a paradox of having everything yet still desiring more.
I'm gonna stay where I am
Expressing contentment and pride in staying true to oneself and loving one's community.
Not trying to be somewhere else
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I've got love for my people
-'Cause they're running my town
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-This is who I am
Reiteration of the theme of staying authentic, loving one's town, and embracing one's identity.
The boys down at the liquor store
-They're drunk and then act crazy
-Start a rumble, it's about to be on
-The waitress hides a book before she comes to take your order
-Working hard to pay the loan for her school
-The money guy is paranoid
-He's driving down the streets at night
-He's just about to pick something up
-Imma tell you "Best say humble
-It's a rumble in the jungle
-You can make it but watch out you don't fall"
-I'm gonna stay where I am
-Not trying to be somewhere else
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I've got love for my people
-'Cause they're running my town
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I'm gonna stay where I am
-Not trying to be somewhere else
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I've got love for my people
-'Cause they're running my town
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-This is who I am
Repetition for emphasis on the artist's identity and love for what they do.
This is what I love
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-This is who I am
Emphasizing the consistency of the artist's identity and passion.
This is what I love
-I'm gonna stay where I am
Reiteration of the artist's commitment to stay true to oneself and love their community.
Not trying to be somewhere else
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I've got love for my people
-'Cause they're running my town
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I'm gonna stay where I am
-Not trying to be somewhere else
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-I've got love for my people
-'Cause they're running my town
-This is who I am
-This is what I love
-This is who I am
Final emphasis on the artist's identity.
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