[Verse 1] I was born in LA Palm trees, hard days Freeway bloodline Same sun, same haze Lunch on the curb Maps in my head Mama said, "move smart" Don't end up dead [Verse 2] I learned quick Who smiles too wide Who wants your name Who wants your pride Bus stop dreams And busted shoes Still I kept my pace Had nothin' to lose [Chorus] Born in LA Born in LA I walk that line I don't fade away Born in LA Born in LA Hands on my heart I was built this way [Verse 3] From the east to the west I know both sides Pick your own lane Then pay that price Look at my face That's freeway dust I keep my word I don't need much [Verse 4] Corner store runs Late summer heat Old blue paint On the apartment steps Kids on the block Countin' our wins One little shout Could start it again [Chorus] Born in LA Born in LA I walk that line I don't fade away Born in LA Born in LA Hands on my heart I was built this way [Verse 5] I saw the waves I saw the smoke I saw them laugh When my boat still floated Made my own way Brick by brick Every scar on me Has a city on it [Verse 6] Now I pull up calm No need to flex Same hungry eyes Same cold respect If they want truth I give them that Born in the West And I bring it back [Verse 7] So tell 'em my name And don't say it small I took every hit And I took 'em all Still got that spark Still got that flame If you know LA You know my name [Chorus] Born in LA Born in LA I walk that line I don't fade away Born in LA Born in LA Hands on my heart I was built this way
