its a ny state of mind we aint trying to die we just trying to survive its a ny state of mind every day we be high we just trying to thrive its a ny state of mind everyday in the streets we just trying to eat trying to survive the heat trying to go from the 2 star hotels to the luxary suites its not that easy with all these snakes acting so horrible pretending to be your friend when deep down inside there just some fakes stealing food of my plate get your own it aint up for debate im the king of the throne take your bitch ass home its a new york state of mind we aint trying to die we just trying to survive its a ny state of mind everyday we be high we just trying to thrive its a ny state of mind