[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 live, I learn 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 every 15 minutes it move a seven Pure snow, bag it then watch it go Occupational options, get some blow or some hoes Shoot the bowl or the strap, learn to rap or to jack f** it, man, in the mean time go ahead and pump a pack This my regal royal flow, my James Bond bounce That 007, that 62 on my count I'm a undercover liar, I lie under the covers Look a b**h in the eyes and tell her ''baby, I love it'' You're my inspiration, you're my motivation You're the reason that I'm moving it with no hesitation [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 2: 50 Cent] I gotta hustle through the hustle and bust while I make a move Manuever around the rats and wolves, I'm from the school Of hard knocks, shots pop, bodies drop Graveyard, pick a block cause n***as want your spots I'm trying to stack sh** then I go legit Hollow tip, stuff 'em in a clip case n***as trip My c**aine 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 I'm trying to make it, we already made it my friends think We already on top, I got a bigger plan No more controlled substances or hand to hand White collar visions, game changing mission Big risks, big wins, equal bigger living Perfect position, watch me transition From caterpillar to bu*terfly in the sky [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