East side, west side

larcency and homicide

people trying to survive.

Prostitution, retribution

toxic waste and air pollution

politics: no solution.



I've come from the other side of town

This concrete jungle's got me down

I feel the heet, from the street



Live in the city,

die in the city.

Talk is cheap and the air smells shitty.

Laugh in the city,

cry in the city.

It's my home, but it sure ain't pretty.



Uptown, downtown

On the streets and underground

People trying to get around.

Skyscrapers, money makers

New York Knicks and L.A. Lakers

One too many circuit brakers.



Live in the city,

die in the city.

Talk is cheap and the air smells shitty.

Laugh in the city,

cry in the city.

It's my home, but it sure ain't pretty.