Hold The City Down - DJ Premier/Papoose

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know where I come from

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know

Let you know

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know where I come from

I did all my laps in the gym the sweat ran off my skin

They thought I ran out of breath but I was just catching my wind

That only happens to them I got to capture my win

I practice 31 days a month and I practice again

Was born equipped with sportsmanship so I just laugh and I grin

Victory is my objective I don't have to pretend

Spread my wings like an eagle and let them flap in the wind

No guts no glory no pain no gain these are actions of men

My teammate is a warrior got my back 'til the end

My offense is God-sent you gon' have to defend

My crossover is vicious I got more swagger than him

Hit the bottom of the net or the back of the rim

Your style is a flagrant foul your score I'mma take it down

All of your trash talking was pointless say it now

You're slacking and goal tending my actions are bone chilling

Got the home court advantage I'm back on the road winning

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know where I come from

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know

Let you know

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know where I come from

I got to hold the city down anyhow they gon' have to really bounce

Totally dominate the game in front of any crowd

I keep it 100 while you only keep it 50 thou'

I can conquer any style victory is in me now

My time is now who said it was later

It comes natural I got a competitive nature

Look at them guys when I'm coming they be hiding I'm hunting

Luckily they've been ducking me you see lots of them running

Challengers I embarrass 'em they a dime and a dozen

Full of fire just like a dragon straight out of the dungeon

I'm just rising above it you just lied to the public

I serve a purpose you nervous with butterflies in your stomach

Don't try to intimidate me you couldn't scare me will it

I'm spontaneous smart dangerous fancy and quick

My trainer told me to work he ain't prepare me to quit

I'm the only captain who's sailing this champion ship

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know where I come from

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know

Let you know

I got to hold down the city

Got to let you know where I come from