[Intro] [record scratch, jazzy electric piano chords, boom-bap drums] (Yeah, yeah) (Uh-huh) (Yeah) [Verse 1] [baritone male rap vocals] You look in my face, I don't need a map I know every block like the back of my hand Brown paper bag and a fold in my pocket I move through the night like I own this target No borrowed shine, no costume, no act [electric guitar staccato riff] I came from the steps and I'm still on that track [Chorus] [soulful male tenor vocals, synth pad enters] Say my name slow, let it ring out Old school proud with a new mouth If you know, you know, then you know now I don't switch lanes, I hold my ground I'm strictly Manhattan [vocal harmonies] Strictly Manhattan (uh) I'm strictly Manhattan, that's the line I'm standing on I'm strictly Manhattan Strictly Manhattan (uh) I'm strictly Manhattan and I'm not moving off that song (Yeah) [Verse 2] [drums continue, electric piano becomes more rhythmic] Steam on the grate and the pavement slick I learned how to talk with a clean sharp wit Yellow cab roll on a late night run I keep it so real I don't need much fun Little black book and the key in my fist Same hungry face, same city on my wrist When I walk in you can feel that swing Not trying too hard, that's the whole damn thing [Chorus] [full arrangement, shaker enters] Say my name slow, let it ring out Old school proud with a new mouth If you know, you know, then you know now I don't switch lanes, I hold my ground I'm strictly Manhattan Strictly Manhattan (uh) I'm strictly Manhattan, that's the line I'm standing on I'm strictly Manhattan Strictly Manhattan (uh) I'm strictly Manhattan and I'm not moving off that song [Outro] [drums fade, electric piano solo] (Strictly Manhattan) (Yeah) [record scratch, vinyl crackle]
