It's A Tower Heist
Nas · Other Songs - Nas
Born in NYC, beastin', the Lord left me no choice
Christian pendants, Islamic thoughts, criminal courts
Father forgive, I wanna die like Godfather did
Standing in lineups I'm paying lawyers, ain't trying to bid
Alliances surveillance watching 'em careful when plottin'
My boys were captured on video, farewell to my partners
Ski masks and fake tags in case the car was spotted
Lavish hotels, Central Park West, fly apartments - let's rob it
Forensics get us sentenced so we the smartest
It's livest as Saturday night as I load up a cartridge
Let off the fully, got alibis, no need to worry
Done right, we don't see the prosecutors or grand jury
Reputed mobster style, take the money and run
Count it in warehouses, leave town and live 100 years like crocodiles
Straight up NYC, like a Mets fitted
This a tower heist, even Donald Trump can get it
[Hook: Nas]
You want respect, money and power, right?
Well let's ride tonight; it's a tower heist
You want respect, money and power, right?
Well let's ride tonight; it's a tower heist
Tower heist, even Donald Trump could get it!
[Verse 2: Rick Ross]
I got my shades on, got my money in my pocket
Got my J's on, spend a hundred for my watch
I feel amaz-on, it's a jungle in these streets
Choppers be going "bang", your people need be deceased
Everyday is war, living legends you must applaud
So light my cigar, or for the foreigners living large
Dealin' straight raw, the Mercedes in my garage
Your girl on my d*ck and I may just feel like menage
I came for the cash, me and Nas behind the mask
Cause, b*tch, it's a heist, give me ice or lose your life
My profit's so nice, me and dog gon' count it twice
It's poppin' tonight, roll the weed, give me a light - ugh, ugh!
[Hook: Nas]
You want respect, money and power, right?
Well let's ride tonight; it's a tower heist
You want respect, money and power, right?
Well let's ride tonight; it's a tower heist
Straight up tower heist, even Donald Trump could get it!
You want respect money and Power right
You want respect money and Power right
It's a tower heist
It's A Tower Heist
Nas delivers a gritty, street-level narrative in 'It's A Tower Heist,' a track that exemplifies his signature blend of lyrical precision and raw storytelling. Released within the context of his broader discography, the song reflects the East Coast hip-hop landscape of the 1990s, characterized by its focus on urban life and criminal enterprise. The recording showcases Nas's ability to construct complex rhymes while maintaining an authentic, unpolished delivery that resonates with the realities of the streets he depicts. As a key component of his catalog, the track stands as a testament to his influence on the genre, capturing the tension and grit of New York City life without relying on polished production. It remains a defining example of his early work, where the music serves as a direct window into the social fabric of the era.