Day One on 16th Street

I’m Dat DatDude, I came up off the curb

16th Street taught me how to move, how to observe

A one from day one, I been solid, no disguise

Built from the mud, I got the city in my eyes

When the lights go out, I still shine in the dark

Every scar on my soul turned into a mark

I don’t fold, I don’t fake, I don’t switch on the team

Made my name in the smoke, now I’m living the dream

From the block to the lights, I’ve been grinding all night

If you know where I’m from, then you know I’m built right

Joe City in my veins, yeah, we rise on sight

When I speak on my name, I’m a force in the fight

Puttin’ on for Joe City, let the whole world know

From 16th Street to the top, that’s the way I go

I’m Dat DatDude, yeah, I bring that heat

One’s from day one, can’t nobody compete

Puttin’ on for Joe City, yeah, we carry that pride

Every step that I take, got my people beside

I’m Dat DatDude, and I came to display

From the hometown roots to the brighter day

Seen the rain on the pavement, seen the cracks in the wall

Seen a lot of fake love try to rise and then fall

I kept my circle tight, kept my vision aligned

Had to hustle for the future while I sharpened my mind

Now the same old corners got a new kind of glow

Every place that I passed got a story to show

I rep where I’m from with a chest full of flame

Ain’t just saying I’m real, I’m protecting my name

From the block to the lights, I’ve been grinding all night

If you know where I’m from, then you know I’m built right

Joe City in my veins, yeah, we rise on sight

When I speak on my name, I’m a force in the fight

Puttin’ on for Joe City, let the whole world know

From 16th Street to the top, that’s the way I go

I’m Dat DatDude, yeah, I bring that heat

One’s from day one, can’t nobody compete

Puttin’ on for Joe City, yeah, we carry that pride

Every step that I take, got my people beside

I’m Dat DatDude, and I came to display

From the hometown roots to the brighter day

If the pressure get heavy, I don’t break, I don’t bend

I was built for the climb, not the comfort, my friend

Every loss that I wore only made me refined

Now the whole city echoes when I say what’s mine

This is more than a moment, it’s a lifetime vow

I was born for this motion, and I’m standing here now

Puttin’ on for Joe City, let the whole world know

From 16th Street to the top, that’s the way I go

I’m Dat DatDude, yeah, I bring that heat

One’s from day one, can’t nobody compete

Puttin’ on for Joe City, yeah, we carry that pride

Every step that I take, got my people beside

I’m Dat DatDude, and I came to display

From the hometown roots to the brighter dayDat DatDude, that name rings loud

16th Street heart, I’m the voice of the crowd

A one from day one, and I’m here to stay

Puttin’ on for Joe City, every single day