[Verse] On the streets where I was raised up Every corner tells a story, word is the truth (word is the truth) Got my rhythm from the sidewalk, heart in the beats (heart in the beats) We're the voice of the city, can't be contained (no, we can't) [Verse 2] From the basement to the stage, we rise up Microphone in hand, we spit the flame (spit the flame) Our stories, they're the lyrics, pain and the joy (pain and the joy) Hip-hop is the pulse, we're the life of the boy [Chorus] In the city, under the lights, we shine on (shine on) Hip-hop is our language, we speak strong (speak strong) No matter where you're from, if you feel it, sing along (sing along) In the realm of hip-hop, we belong (we belong) [Outro] So raise your hands if you're feeling the vibe (the vibe) Hip-hop unite, we're the worldwide tribe (worldwide tribe) From the block to the globe, our voice will survive (will survive) In the essence of hip-hop, we'll never die