Keys To The City - Feat. Trish Stratus
Lil' Kim · Other Songs - Lil' Kim
Ha ha ha ha,
I don't care what y'all say,
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
That's how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
That's cause I get down.
Sometimes I wonder how I made it this far
With all these people hate'n on me
Y'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.
It's my turn to burn and now I'm here to rub it in your face
When will you learn I'm the queen and I'll put you in your place
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
That's how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
That's cause I get down.
How dare you try to go against the glorious one,
I'll slaughter you son
It's over
The story is done
You can be number two
But I'm second to none
And you forgot queen B! is the notorious one
Oh
Baby baby baby baby baby
I'm the creme de la creme so you can never play me
See I'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 don't give a damn
I don't care what y'all say
I'm gonna keep doin me
Y'all can't fade me
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
That's cause I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
That's cause I get down. (2x)
I don't care what y'all say,
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
That's how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
That's cause I get down.
Sometimes I wonder how I made it this far
With all these people hate'n on me
Y'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.
It's my turn to burn and now I'm here to rub it in your face
When will you learn I'm the queen and I'll put you in your place
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
That's how I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
That's cause I get down.
How dare you try to go against the glorious one,
I'll slaughter you son
It's over
The story is done
You can be number two
But I'm second to none
And you forgot queen B! is the notorious one
Oh
Baby baby baby baby baby
I'm the creme de la creme so you can never play me
See I'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 don't give a damn
I don't care what y'all say
I'm gonna keep doin me
Y'all can't fade me
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control.
whoa!, right now I'm on the streets,
I got the keys to the city,
That's cause I get down.
whoa!, is time to rock n' roll,
This time I'm in control,
Right now I own the streets
I got the keys to the city
That's cause I get down. (2x)
Keys To The City - Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim's "Keys To The City" stands as a defining track from the mid-2000s, showcasing her signature blend of aggressive rap delivery and melodic sensibility. Featuring Trish Stratus, the song exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the era, blending hip-hop with pop influences that characterized the West Coast sound of the time. The recording captures the raw energy and street credibility that defined Kim's career during this period, serving as a testament to her ability to command attention both on and off the mic. As a key part of her discography, the track remains a notable example of the genre's evolution and the dynamic interplay between female rappers in the late 2000s.