[Hook – Joe:] They say this is a big rich town I just come from the poorest part Bright lights, city life, I gotta make it This is where it goes down I just happen to come up hard Legal or illegal baby I gotta make it
[Verse 1 – 50 Cent:] I never took a straight path nowhere Life’s full of twist and turns Bumps and bruises, I lived I learnt I’m from that city full of yellow cabs and skyscrapers It’s hard to get a start in these parts without paper Homie I grew up in hell A block away from heaven That corner only 15 minutes away It move a seven Pure snow Bag it then watch it go Occupational options Get some blow or some hoes Shoot the bullet, the strap Learn to rap with a jack Fuck it man in the mean time Go ahead and pump a pack This my regal royal flow My James Bond bounce That double 007, that 62 on my count I’m a undercover liar, I lie under the covers Look a bitch in the eye and tell her, “Baby, I love it.” You’re my inspiration You’re my motivation You’re the reason that I’m moving with no hesitation
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[Verse 2 – 50 Cent:] I gotta hustle through the hustle and bust while make a move Maneuver around the rats, wolves, I’m from the school Of hardknocks Shots pop Bodies drop Graveyard Pick a block Cause niggas watching spots I’m tryna stash shit Then I go legit Hollow tip stuff ’em in clip case make niggas trip My cocaine endeavours give me corporate ties I’m supposed to lose watch me win against the odds All I got is my word, balls and my instinct We tryna make it We already made it my friends think We already on top I gotta bigger plan No more control, substances or hand to hand White collar visions Game changing missions Big risk, big wins Equal bigger living Perfect position Watch me transition From caterpillar to butterfly in the sky