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I'm Gonna Build Me a City (remix)

from Great Book Songs: Volume 1 by Andy Metz

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Intro
Remix, that’s right.
You know what time it is?
It’s like this, it’s like that, it’s like this, it’s like that, it’s like this,
Today, we’re doing a little rap about the Republic,
It’s like this, it’s like that, it’s like this, it’s like that, it’s like that,
Let’s go.

Chorus
I’m gonna build me a city,
Where justice is king,
Where I know I’ll have bling,
Protected by those guarding,
I’m gonna build me a city,
Free of imitation,
Free of aggravation,
But I’ll have to wait, son.

Verse
I gotta explain this mess, pass through test after test,
‘Cause the best is the best when the rest be impressed,
Luxuries exist with no fear of resistance,
These soldiers be taught less is better when enlistin’,
Ya listenin’? Well, let me say my piece,
Feast your eyes upon the glory of the gates at the least,
My republic, you’re lovin’ it, it’s a paradise,
These wise guys can shut their mouth at the size,
Now, open your eyes and try to comprehend,
There’s a better way of livin’ within reason to the end,
I’ll send you a picture sayin’ you wish you were here,
My land can and plans their year without fear,
That’s right, I’m gonna build me a city,
I have pity for your town, say it loud, it’s shitty,
These witty rhymes will convince it time, but we ain’t done,
Just gotta hear a hook and I’ll do another run.

Chorus
I’m gonna build me a city,
Where justice is king,
Where I know I’ll have bling,
Protected by those guarding,
I’m gonna build me a city,
Free of imitation,
Free of aggravation,
But I’ll have to wait, son.

Verse
Now if your baby ain’t gold, he’s left out in the cold,
And if you’re too old, forget it, it’s sold,
It’s efficiency at its finest, you whining,
But you don’t understand this impeccable rhyming,
My impeccable timing, it shines with this beat,
I know you like my city, but get used to the street,
Get used to this game where I am number one,
Where I rule all the new school fools under the sun,
My city won’t be a wonderful republic,
A harsh monarch I will be to my subjects,
So suck this, I’m the king of this land,
And I’ll hang Socrates just because I can,
And I am the judge, the jury and the witness,
And my city will burn any kid who diss this,
Ya listless, and saying that you miss,
My republic, well fuck this, it’s a new twist.

Chorus
I’m gonna build me a city,
Where justice is king,
Where I know I’ll have bling,
Protected by those guarding,
I’m gonna build me a city,
Free of imitation,
Free of aggravation,
But I’ll have to wait, son.

Bridge
No, I don’t know why it’s all okay,
But I can’t say that I’d go anyway.
x 2

Chorus
I’m gonna build me a city,
Where justice is king,
Where I know I’ll have bling,
Protected by those guarding,
I’m gonna build me a city,
Free of imitation,
Free of aggravation,
But I’ll have to wait, son.

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from Great Book Songs: Volume 1, released November 1, 2003

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Seattle-born, Chicago-built, and Oakland-based musician, Andy Metz has spent over half his life recording songs that range from earnest to irreverent.

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