2.25 lyrics

[Verse 1]
Mama don't wanna pay 2.25
So I glide right under the turnstile
Turn around and look outside
Loved watching all the houses in Queens fly by

[Pre-Chorus]
188E
Where I always be
Ain't got no home
With a backyard and a shady tree
188E
Up on 93
Play hide and seek
In the Duane Reade that's across the street

[Chorus]
When you hear that little jingle, know that everything's OK
Got an icey in your hand and you got summer on your brain
Late night walks in Central Park
A twinkle’s in your eyes
Is it street light shining on your face
Or all the fireflies?

[Verse 2]
8 A.M. skip down the block
Girls I went to school with all grew up and sucked some, face
Always brazy in the caf
Pouring chocolate milk on some girl’s head, just to make us laugh
[Pre-Chorus]
188E
What I've always known
No other place
That I'd ever call my home
188E
Now it's time to leave
I've got to see
Something other than my home city

[Chorus]
When you hear that little jingle, know that everything's OK
Got an icey in your hand and you got summer on your brain
Late night walks in Central Park
A twinkle’s in your eyes
Is it street light shining on your face
Or all the fireflies?

[Post-Chorus]
The city is a jungle, it's the perfect place to play
Cruising on my razor scooter, don't forget to slam the brake
Walking down on 86th street, hot air from Subway grates
Smells like trash and p*ss, but I know that's never gonna change