I'm From Philly

Philly Philly

Philly is where I Am From

Is just a song to foreigners

Eve's song is more like a flashback for me

Sit back and catch another rap about the city of Philly

Really Philly is the SHIT

Don't excuse my French

I'm from the city where Block Parties bring out the best of brotherly love

I'm from the city where we birth stars like we’re out of this world

I'm from the city where something to roll up is a corner away

I'm from the city where the Junior Black Mafia gave people I know membership

I'm from the city where law enforcement is injustices but even that nigga will bleed

I'm from the city where the women ride for their men like Rosa Park for the cause

I'm from the city where cars stay parked because Septa buses stay on the grind

I'm from the city where women pass weed as a form of four play

I'm from the city where the word jawn can replace any noun

I'm from the city where the word drawing takes the place of "You tripping"

I'm from the city where grown men are called "Old Heads" and young boys are my "Young Bulls"

I'm from the city where high school basketball games get more press than the Sixers

I'm from the city where steak, cheese and bread is worth a trip

I'm from the city where people are proud to represent hoods like Badlands and the Bottom.

I'm from the city where disrespect will get your head cracked like the Liberty Bell

I'm from the city where low cost housing is a blessing to a blue collared city

I'm from the city where Hack Men are putting taxi cab drivers out of business

I'm from the city where people don’t wait for opportunities, they manifest them

I'm from the city where clubs are occupied by Jersey, Delaware, and tourist

I'm from the city where locals pack bars and act like hood stars

I'm from the city where we don’t mind the bar closing early because the speakeasy is on tap all night

I'm from the city where murals illuminate the talent of our people

I'm from the city where rent parties keep the eviction notice away

I'm from the city where college education is known throughout the Nation

I'm from the city where the EBT card can buy you anything

I'm from the city where everyone is hustling the government for something

I'm from the city where friendship are based on philosophies and morals

I'm from the city where people on welfare are living better than the college grads

I'm from the city where a lot of conversation start with Islamic greetings

I'm from the city where it's a bad idea to sport any other football jersey other than the Eagles

I'm from the city where saying sub instead of hoagie will get you a funny look

I'm from the city where row homes are common and grass is a luxury

I'm from the city where we say “It’s Hawking” when Jack Frost is nipping at your nose

I'm goanna stop here but I could go on

Because

Philly Philly

Is just my jawn