From the recording Cali vibez EP
"City By The Sea (3mix)" is an introspective exploration of life in Long Beach, California, blending the realities of street life with personal reflection. The song captures the essence of the coastal city while addressing the struggles and complexities faced by its residents.
Lyrics
[Intro]
Swamp House Music
[Chorus]
In the city by the sea, baby.
Long Beach,
there will never be no peace on the East’
No!
In the city by the sea, baby.
Long Beach,
there will never be no peace on the East’
In the City by the sea!
[Verse 1]
Finally gained heaven in this hell on Earth.
Since the first day, I got put on the turf.
I’ve been doing me nigga, just riding the surf.
Acting like the hulk, bussing out of my shirt.
In '03 I got hooked smoking Sherm.
Hanging on Andy poopy and perm.
Only hood nigga, who did several terms.
Pulling up on niggas, like I’m big worm.
Long Beach nigga yeah, I love the turf.
But not too much to continue to hurt.
Been that nigga face down in the dirt.
Put now I’m out here, straight pushing the work.
[Chorus]
In the city by the sea, baby.
Long Beach,
there will never be no peace on the East’
No!
In the city by the sea, baby.
Long Beach,
there will never be no peace on the East’
In the City by the sea!
[Verse 2]
I’m from the City by the sea, to get specific.
Where the niggas, the bitches, the kids is crippin.
East Side Long Beach, Wrigley district.
Earl block, Cedar block, Hill, Pacific.
That 95 era, we was really trippin.
On niggas snitching, not with the business.
Kept a biscuit, I ain’t talking bisquit.
We can line it up like barber clippers.
I put that on my Raider hat.
On Long Beach nigga, I’m with all of that.
And you can find me at, the VIP crippin.
I’m not from LA, a big difference.
[Chorus]
In the city by the sea, baby.
Long Beach,
there will never be no peace on the East’
No!
In the city by the sea, baby.
Long Beach,
there will never be no peace on the East’
In the City by the sea!
[Outro]
Swamp House Music