Keys To The City - Feat. Trish Stratus
Lil' Kim · Other Songs - Lil' Kim
I don't care what yÂ’all say,
whoa!, is time to rock nÂ’ roll,
This time IÂ’m in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
ThatÂ’s how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock nÂ’ roll,
This time IÂ’m in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
ThatÂ’s how I get down.
Sometimes I wonder how I made it this far
With all these people hateÂ’n on me
YÂ’all know who you are
Take a chance and try to come up in this game being a star
But now I own the keys to a brand new fancy car, baby.
ItÂ’s my turn to burn and now IÂ’m here to rub it in your face
When will you learn IÂ’m the queen and IÂ’ll put you in your place
whoa!, is time to rock nÂ’ roll,
This time IÂ’m in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
ThatÂ’s how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock nÂ’ roll,
This time IÂ’m in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
ThatÂ’s how I get down.
How dare you try to go against the glorious one,
IÂ’ll slaughter you son
ItÂ’s over
The story is done
You can be number two
But IÂ’m second to none
And you forgot queen B! is the notorious one
Oh
Baby baby baby baby baby
IÂ’m the creme de la creme so you can never play me
See IÂ’m more than your lady
I'm more than a lover more than enough for ya!
Please try to understand me
Gonna stay at the top cause I donÂ’t give a damn
I donÂ’t care what yÂ’all say
IÂ’m gonna keep doin me
Y'all canÂ’t fade me
whoa!, is time to rock nÂ’ roll,
This time IÂ’m in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
ThatÂ’s how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock nÂ’ roll,
This time IÂ’m in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
ThatÂ’s how I get down.
Keys To The City
Lil' Kim's "Keys To The City" features Trish Stratus and stands as a defining track from the late 1990s hip-hop era. The song blends the artist's signature aggressive delivery with a catchy, danceable rhythm that became a staple on urban radio. Produced with a polished sound typical of the period, the recording showcases Kim's ability to command attention while collaborating with vocalists like Stratus. It reflects the commercial success and stylistic evolution of her discography during the mid-to-late 90s, capturing the energy of the West Coast and East Coast crossover scene. The track remains a notable example of the genre's focus on rhythm and vocal interplay, cementing its place in her catalog of high-energy club anthems.