Empire State Of Mind
Jay-Z
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Yeah Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in Tribeca Right next to DeNiro, but I'll be hood forever I'm the new Sinatra, and, since I made it here I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere I used to cop in Harlem, all of my Dominicanos Right there up on Broadway, pull me back to that McDonald's Took it to my stashbox, 560 State St Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons wippin' pastry's Cruisin' down 8th St, off white Lexus Drivin' so slow, but BK is from Texas Me, I'm out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me Say what up to Ty-Ty, still sippin' Mai Tais Sittin' courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five Nigga I be Spike'd out, I could trip a referee (come on, come on, come on) Tell by my attitude that I'm most definitely from In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah) Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of There's nothin' you can't do (yeah) (okay) Now you're in New York (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha) (uh, yeah) These streets will make you feel brand new (new) Big lights will inspire you (come on) (okay) Let's hear it for New York (you're welcome, OG) (come on) New York (yeah), New York (uh) (I made you hot) Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can You should know I bleed blue, but I ain't a Crip though But I got a gang of niggas walkin' with my clique though Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin' rock Afrika Bambataa shit, home of the hip-hop Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back For foreigners it ain't fair, they act like they forgot how to act Eight million stories, out there in the naked City is a pity, half of y'all won't make it Me, I got a plug, Special Ed "I Got It Made" If Jesus payin' Lebron, I'm payin' Dwyane Wade Three dice cee-lo, three card Monte Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade (come on, come on, come on) Long live the King yo, I'm from the Empire State that's In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah) Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of There's nothin' you can't do (that boy good) (okay) Now you're in New York (uh, yeah) (Welcome to the bright lights, baby) These streets will make you feel brand new Big lights will inspire you (okay) Let's hear it for New York (come on) New York (yeah), New York (uh) Lights is blinding, girls need blinders So they can step out of bounds quick, the sidelines is Lined with casualties, who sip the life casually Then gradually become worse, don't bite the apple, Eve Caught up in the in-crowd, now you're in style End of the winter gets cold, en vogue, with your skin out City of sin, it's a pity on the whim Good girls gone bad, the city's filled with them Mommy took a bus trip, now she got her bust out Everybody ride her, just like a bus route "Hail Mary" to the city, you're a virgin And Jesus can't save you, life starts when the church end Came here for school, graduated to the high life Ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight MDMA got you feelin' like a champion (come on, come on, come on) The city never sleeps, better slip you an Ambien In New York (ayy, ah-ha) (uh, yeah) Concrete jungle where dreams are made of There's nothin' you can't do (okay) Now you're in New York (uh, yeah) These streets will make you feel brand new Big lights will inspire you (okay) Let's hear it for New York (come on) New York (yeah), New York (uh) One hand in the air for the big city Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty No place in the world that could compare Put your lighters in the air everybody say "Yeah, yeah" (come on, come on, come on) "Yeah, yeah" In New York (uh, yeah) Concrete jungle where dreams are made of There's nothin' you can't do (okay) Now you're in New York (uh, yeah) These streets will make you feel brand new Big lights will inspire you Let's hear it for New York (come on) New York (yeah), New York (uh)
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Alexander William Shuckburgh, Alicia J Augello-Cook, Shawn C Carter, Angela Hunte, Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson, Janette Sewell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
13 facts about this song
Collaboration"Empire State of Mind" is a duet between American musicians Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
|
Release DateThe song was released as the third single from Jay-Z's 11th studio album, "The Blueprint 3", on October 20, 2009.
|
GenreIt's a hip-hop song with influences of pop and includes vocals from the R&B genre, courtesy of Alicia Keys.
|
Chart Performance"Empire State of Mind" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first No. 1 hit for both Jay-Z and Alicia Keys in the United States.
|
Song InspirationThe song is a love letter to New York City, with lyrics talking about aspects of the city, including the Yankees, Brooklyn, Times Square, and Broadway.
|
Grammy Awards"Empire State of Mind" won two Grammy Awards in 2011. It won Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
|
Platinum CertificationThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified it 5x Platinum for sales of over 5 million copies.
|
Music VideoThe music video shows both musicians in various locations in New York City, including Times Square, Yankee Stadium, and in front of a graffiti-covered fence.
|
Alicia Keys' Solo VersionAlicia Keys released a solo piano version of the song, "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down," on her album "The Element of Freedom."
|
Cultural Impact"Empire State of Mind" has been covered by many artists and used in numerous media contexts. It's seen as an anthemic and inspiring ode to New York City.
|
World Series PerformanceJay-Z and Alicia Keys performed the song during the opening of the 2009 World Series in Yankee Stadium.
|
Live PerformancesSince its release, the song has been performed live by both artists in various events, including at the MTV awards, Brit awards, and the American Music Awards.
|
Critical AcclaimRecognized as one of the greatest songs of the decade, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork placed it on their lists of best songs of the 2000s.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Empire State Of Mind Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Sep. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/25861827/Jay-Z/Empire+State+Of+Mind>.
Discuss the Empire State Of Mind Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In