[singer A] Corner store glow on my knuckles Snow in the slab, but I never look sucked in Queens on my chest, Tokyo in the cut Steel-toe steps when I’m lifting the dust Train under boots, that rumble talk dirty Old hand signs, I move early Paper crane folded in a brown paper bag Big city hunger, same hole in the tag [transition] [singer A] Hear that wood and wire Cut right through the fire I was born in the pressure I move cleaner, I move higher [transition] [singer A] Queensbridge lanterns, shine on me Tokyo shadows, run with me Queensbridge lanterns, shine on me I keep my face, my code, my key [transition] [singer B] Bodega light on my acrylics Ice in the cup but my heart ain't frigid Brooklyn on my back, Tokyo in my walk Kitten-heel dents where the pavement talk Train under the hem, that rumble get flirty Old lady bows, I clock it early Origami rose in a bodega bag Same city hunger, I just switch the tag [transition] [singer B] Hear that silk and siren Cut right through the iron I was pressed into diamond Move quieter, aim higher [transition] [singer B] Brooklyn lanterns, light my lane Tokyo shadows, learn my name You keep your key, I keep my lock Same bridge, baby — different clock [transition] [singer A] Back alley chess with the cold steel skyline Every pawn move got a sharp-line deadline Mama said “boy, keep your circle tight” So I speak in the dark and I write in the light Shamisen cry on a cracked-floor loop Sirens fade when the snare come through Bronx-side muscle in my left-hand shake But my right hand calm when the whole thing quake [transition] [singer A] Queensbridge lanterns, carry me Tokyo shadows, bury me Queensbridge lanterns, shine on me I keep my face, my code, my key [transition] [singer B] Back-alley chess with the cold steel skyline Every queen I move got a whole bloodline Mama said "girl, let 'em underestimate" So I laugh in the dark and I aim in the day Koto cry on a cracked-floor loop Coy ain't the same as the koi I swim through Cross Bronx grit in my left-hand shake But my right stay steady when the whole thing quake [transition] [singer B] Brooklyn lanterns, carry me Tokyo shadows can't bury me Said you'd fold the crane, watch me bloom I keep my face, my code, my room
