Concrete jungle, we hustle and thrive
Brooklyn's heartbeat, ain't no place to hide
Graffiti melodies on the back of the train
Skyscrapers kiss the clouds, never seein' rain
Street symphonies, the clique moving in stealth
Green lady of liberty watchin' out for herself
Bodega dreams and corner store wishes
Cuisine from all nations, can't stop for the dishes
New York or die, we keep the rhythm alive
Big Apple pulse, keep the hustle in stride
From Bronx to Queens, aves never stay quiet
Uptown to downtown, we reign, don't deny it
Lady Liberty with a crown of soar thoughts
Empire State of Mind, our hustle never bought
Subway symphony, an underground delight
Day turns to night, the city shines bright
Dope beats echo through alleyways raw
Cyphers on the corner, lyrics uncut, unsawed
Scribbled walls, the voice of the unseen
Hip-hop's genesis, in the veins of the mean
New York or die, we keep the rhythm alive
Big Apple pulse, keep the hustle in stride
From Bronx to Queens, aves never stay quiet
Uptown to downtown, we reign, don't deny it