Letra e tradução
Empire State Of Mind
Estado de Espírito do Império
Yeah
Sim
Yeah, I’m out that Brooklyn, now I’m down in Tribeca
Sim, estou fora do Brooklyn, agora estou em Tribeca
Right next to De Niro, but I’ll be hood forever
Ao lado de De Niro, mas serei da quebrada para sempre
I’m the new Sinatra, and since I made it here
Eu sou o novo Sinatra, e desde que venci aqui
I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere
Eu posso vencer em qualquer lugar, sim, eles me amam por toda parte
I used to cop in Harlem, hola, my Dominicanos (dímelo)
Eu costumava dar rolê no Harlem, olá, meus dominicanos (dímelo)
Right there up on Broadway, brought me back to that McDonald’s
Bem ali na Broadway, me fizeram lembra daquele McDonald’s
Took it to my stashbox, 560 State Street
Levaram-me para o meu esconderijo, Rua 560
Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons whippin’ pastry
Me pego na cozinha como Simmons fazendo doces
Cruisin’ down 8th St, off-white Lexus
Cruzando pela 8ª rua com meu Lexus pastel
Drivin’ so slow, but BK is from Texas
Dirigindo na boa, mas BK (Beyoncé Knowles) é do Texas
Me? I’m out that Bed-Stuy, home of that boy Biggie
Eu? Eu estou fora desse Bedford-Stuyvesant, casa daquele garoto Biggie
Now I live on Billboard and I brought my boys with me
Agora eu moro nas paradas de sucesso e trouxe meus amigos comigo
Say what up to Ty Ty, still sippin’ Mai Tais
Diga o que está acontecendo com Ty Ty, ainda bebendo Mai Tais
Sittin’ courtside, Knicks and Nets give me high five
Sentado ao lado da quadra dos Knicks e os Nets me cumprimentam
Nigga I be Spike’d out, I could trip a referee (come on, come on, come on)
Mano, eu fui expulso, eu poderia derrubar o árbitro (vamos, vamos, vamos)
Tell by my attitude that I’m most definitely from
Definitivamente, pelas minhas atitudes, dá pra saber que sou de
In New York
Em Nova York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
Selva de pedra onde os sonhos são feitos
There’s nothin’ you can’t do
Não há nada que você não possa fazer
Now you’re in New York
Agora você está em Nova York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Essas ruas farão você se sentir novo em folha
Big lights will inspire you
As grandes luzes irão te inspirar
Let’s hear it for New York (you’re welcome, OG)
Salva de palmas para Nova York (seja bem-vindo, OG)
New York, New York (I made you hot, nigga)
Nova York, Nova York (mano, eu te fiz ferver)
Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game
Me encontre na primeira fila com Juan Perez num jogo dos Yankees
Shit, I made the Yankee hat more famous then a Yankee can
Porra, eu fiz o boné dos Yankees ficar mais famoso do que um Yankee foi capaz
You should know I bleed blue, but I ain’t a Crip though
Você deveria saber que eu sangro azul, mas eu não sou um membro da gangue Crip
But I got a gang of niggas walkin’ with my clique though
Mas eu tenho uma gangue de manos andando com minha panelinha também
Welcome to the melting pot, corners where we sellin’ rock
Bem-vindo ao caldeirão, esquinas onde vendemos pedras
Afrika Bambataa, shit, home of the hip-hop
Afrika Bambataa, porra, berço do hip-hop
Yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab, holla back
Táxi amarelo, táxi pirata, táxi de 1 dólar, fala comigo
For foreigners it ain’t fair, they act like they forgot how to act
Para os estrangeiros a barra é pesada, eles agem como se tivessem esquecido de como agir
Eight million stories out there in the naked
Oito milhões de histórias lá fora e são verdadeiras
City is a pity, half of y’all won’t make it
Cidade, é uma pena, mas metade de vocês não vão vencer
Me? I got a plug, Special Ed “I Got It Made”
Eu? Eu dei um golpe de sorte e venci
If Jeezy’s payin’ Lebron, I’m payin’ Dwyane Wade
Se Jeezy está pagando Lebron, eu estou pagando Dwyane Wade
Three dice Cee-lo, three-card Monte
Três dados na aposta do Cee-lo, três cartões Monte
Labor Day Parade, rest in peace Bob Marley
No Dia do Trabalho, descanse em paz Bob Marley
Statue of Liberty, long live the World Trade (come on, come on, come on)
Estátua da Liberdade, pra sempre World Trade (vamos, vamos, vamos)
Long live the king yo, I’m from the Empire State that’s
Vida longa ao rei, mano, eu sou do Empire State que fica
In New York
Em Nova York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
Selva de pedra onde os sonhos são feitos
There’s nothin’ you can’t do (that boy good)
Não há nada que você não possa fazer (aquele bom menino)
Now you’re in New York (Welcome to the bright lights, baby)
Agora você está em Nova York (Bem-vindo às luzes brilhantes, querida)
These streets will make you feel brand new
Essas ruas farão você se sentir novo em folha
Big lights will inspire you
As grandes luzes irão te inspirar
Let’s hear it for New York
Salva de palmas para Nova York
New York, New York
Nova York, Nova York
Lights is blinding, girls need blinders
As luzes são ofuscantes, as meninas precisam de cortinas
So they can step out of bounds quick, the sidelines is
Para que eles possam passar dos limites rapidamente, as linhas laterais estão
Lined with casualties who sip the life casually
Alinhado com vítimas que saboreiam a vida casualmente
Then gradually become worse, don’t bite the apple, Eve
Então, gradualmente piora, não morda a maçã, Eva
Caught up in the in-crowd, now you’re in style
Pega no meio da multidão, agora você está na moda
End of the winter gets cold, en vogue, with your skin out
Fim do inverno faz frio, moda inglesa, com o corpo à mostra
City of sin, it’s a pity on a whim
A cidade do pecado, é uma lástima de caprichos
Good girls gone bad, the city’s filled with them
Boas garotas se tornaram más, a cidade está infestada delas
Mommy took a bus trip, now she got her bust out
Mamãe fez um passeio de ônibus, agora ela está com o peito de fora
Everybody ride her, just like a bus route
Todo mundo come ela, como a rota de um ônibus
‘Hail Mary’, to the city, you’re a virgin
‘Ave Maria’, para essa cidade, você é virgem
And Jesus can’t save you, life starts when the church end
E Jesus não pode te salvar, a vida começa quando a igreja acaba
Came here for school, graduated to the high life
Veio aqui para estudar, formou-se na vida de alto nível
Ball players, rap stars, addicted to the limelight
Jogadores de basquete, estrelas do rap, viciados em holofotes
MDMA got you feelin’ like a champion (come on, come on, come on)
Ecstasy fez você se sentir como uma campeã (vamos, vamos, vamos)
The city never sleeps, better slip you an Ambien
A cidade nunca dorme, melhor tomar um calmante
In New York
Em Nova York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
Selva de pedra onde os sonhos são feitos
There’s nothin’ you can’t do
Não há nada que você não possa fazer
Now you’re in New York
Agora você está em Nova York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Essas ruas farão você se sentir novo em folha
Big lights will inspire you
As grandes luzes irão te inspirar
Let’s hear it for New York
Uma salva de palmas para Nova York
New York, New York
Nova York, Nova York
One hand in the air for the big city
Mão para cima para a cidade grande
Street lights, big dreams, all lookin’ pretty
Luzes da rua, grandes sonhos, tudo lindo
No place in the world that could compare
Nenhum lugar no mundo poderia se comparar
Put your lighters in the air everybody say
Coloque seus isqueiros para o alto e todos digam
“Yeah, yeah” (come on, come on, come on)
“Sim, sim” (vamos, vamos, vamos)
“Yeah, yeah”
“Sim, sim”
In New York
Em Nova York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
Selva de pedra onde os sonhos são feitos
There’s nothin’ you can’t do
Não há nada que você não possa fazer
Now you’re in New York
Agora você está em Nova York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Essas ruas farão você se sentir novo em folha
Big lights will inspire you
As grandes luzes irão te inspirar
Let’s hear it for New York
Uma salva de palmas para Nova York
New York, New York
Nova York, Nova York
Informações sobre a música Empire State Of Mind
Artista: JAY-Z
Participação especial: Alicia Keys
Álbum: The Blueprint 3
Compositores: Alexander Shuckburgh / A. Hunte / Alicia Keys / Bert Keyes / Janent Sewell-Ulepic / Shawn Carter / Sylvia Robinson
Gênero: Rap / Hip Hop
Data de lançamento: 2009
Vídeo oficial postado no YouTube em: 4 de dezembro de 2021
Visualizações de ‘Empire State Of Mind‘ no YouTube (em tempo real):
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FAQs
Did Alicia Keys song Empire State of Mind? ›
"Empire State of Mind" is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring American singer Alicia Keys from the former's 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3 (2009).
Did Jay-Z win a Grammy for Empire State of Mind? ›Did you know?: "Empire State Of Mind," for which Jay-Z teamed with Alicia Keys, was also nominated for Record Of The Year, and its win for Best Rap Song earned awards for both Jay-Z and Keys as well as songwriters Angela Hunte, Jane't "Jnay" Sewell-Ulepic and Alexander Shuckburgh.
Which rapper was behind Empire State of Mind? ›This song was originally written by Brooklyn-native singer/songwriter/producer Angela Hunte and her writing partner Jane't "Jnay" Sewell-Ulepic. Hunte, who penned and produced the track about her beloved hometown, actually grew up at "560 State Street," the street address Jay-Z mentions on the tune.
What is the message of the song Empire State of Mind? ›Little did we know EVERYONE would understand it because it's not just about New York, it's about the HOPE that New York represents; the possibility. The chance to follow your dreams no matter who you are or where you come from.”
Why did Alicia Keys sing New York at the Queen's Jubilee? ›Why sing a song famously about New York City during a celebration of a British monarch's historic 70-year-reign? As it turns out, Keys sang about New York because Queen Elizabeth wanted her to.
What episode was Alicia Keys on Empire? ›Skye Summers is an artist and a minor recurring character in the second season of Empire. She is portrayed by R&B artist Alicia Keys, and made her first appearance in "Sinned Against".
Who has won the most Grammys Jay-Z? ›1. Jay-Z – 24 Grammy Awards.
How many Grammys does Jay-Z have all together? ›| Awards and nominations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Billboard Music Awards | 6 | 26 |
| Grammy Awards | 24 | 80 |
| BET Awards | 7 | 35 |
| BET Hip Hop Awards | 24 | 65 |
In 2004, he took home best R&B song and best rap/sung collaboration for his “Crazy In Love” duet with wife Beyoncé, and in 2013, he and West won three awards for their Watch the Throne tracks “N—as in Paris” (best rap song, best rap performance) and “No Church in the Wild” (best rap/sung collaboration).
How old was Beyoncé when she met Jay-Z? ›Not much is known about their first meeting and early relationship, however, Beyoncé once revealed that the pair first met when she was just 18.
How old was Jay-Z when he dated Beyoncé? ›
In conclusion, Beyoncé was 18 years old when she first met Jay-Z. However, it's unclear when exactly they started dating, as they kept their relationship private for a long time. The couple eventually got married in 2007 when Beyoncé was 26 and Jay-Z was 38.
Who had a top 10 hit with Empire State of Mind? ›"Empire State of Mind" is a song by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. It was released as the third single from Jay-Z's 11th music album The Blueprint 3 (2009).
What were the religious beliefs in the song Empire? ›Religion in the Song dynasty (960–1279) was primarily composed of three institutional religions: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, in addition to Chinese folk religion.
What religion was the song Empire? ›Buddhism flourished in the Tang and Song dynasties along with religious Daoism and a revival of Confucian thinking (referred to as “Neo-Confucianism”).
Who sang Bohemian Rhapsody at jubilee? ›| Song | Artists |
|---|---|
| "Bohemian Rhapsody" | Queen (Brian May, Roger Taylor), and London cast of We Will Rock You |
| "If I Ruled the World" | Tony Bennett |
| "Why" | Annie Lennox |
| "Living Doll" | Cliff Richard |
In the end neither singer performed and Tom explained that it was also down to him being asked to "run up and down a ramp" while singing Sweet Caroline and he is awaiting a hip replacement. He's postponed the op until he finishes his Surrounded by Time tour and it's his second new hip in five years.
Is Alicia Keys good in concert? ›Critic Consensus. Based on 68 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Alicia Keys is rated as an average live performer. Alicia Keys concert reviews describe live shows and performances as magical, crowd-pleasing, pleasing, confident, amazing, refined, and lovely.
What ethnicity is Alicia Keys? ›Keys's father is African American and her mother is of Italian, Irish, and Scottish descent; her mother's paternal grandparents were immigrants from Sciacca in Sicily and Lamezia Terme, in Calabria.
Who head was in the box on Empire? ›He was killed by Frank Gathers inside the prison, and his decapitated head was sent as a message to Cookie and Carol. Jermel is portrayed by actor and comedian, DeRay Davis.
Who was in the casket in season 5 episode 2 in Empire? ›The reveal that Kingsley was in the coffin comes as the futures of the other Lyon sons looked direr, considering Andre was previously seen flatlining in a flash-forward and Jamal actor Jussie Smollett has been embroiled in controversy, and upon renewing the series, Fox said there are "no plans" for him to return.
Who is the biggest Grammy winner of all time? ›
The record for the most Grammy Awards won in a lifetime is held by Beyoncé, an American singer, songwriter, record producer and dancer, who has won 32. It was previously held by Georg Solti, a Hungarian-British conductor, who won 31.
Who is the only rapper to win a Grammy? ›OutKast's fifth studio album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, becomes the first (and so far, only) rap release to win Grammys for both album of the and best rap album.
Who was the first rapper to win a Grammy? ›The Grammys ignored the first decade of recorded rap, despite the multiple gold and platinum singles and albums that the genre produced. On February 22, 1989, the Grammys finally recognized rap as a genre when Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince won the first-ever Grammy.
Who has 7 Grammys? ›Coldplay - 7 Grammy Award Wins.
Who is more famous Jay-Z or Beyoncé? ›Jay-Z is a bigger star than Beyoncé, He writes his own songs, Beyoncé don't. Jay-Z net worth is estimated at $1.16 Billion, Beyoncé is $355 Million. Jay-Z became overnight success.
What female has the most Grammys? ›Beyoncé – 32 Grammys
Image: Invision/AP/Shutterstock. As of the 2023 Grammy Awards, Queen Bey is the equal most-awarded person in the history of the ceremony, with 31 awards. She's tied with the late conductor George Solti. She also has more Grammys than her husband, Jay-Z.
With 61.5 million albums sold, Eminem is among the 20 best-selling artists of all time in the U.S., ahead of legends such as Celine Dion, Bob Dylan and U2. As the following chart shows, no other rapper can hold the mic to Marshall Mathers in terms of album sales.
Why didn t Beyoncé perform at the Grammys? ›For one, she was late to the ceremony—reportedly owing to traffic—and unable to collect a historic trophy. In winning Best R. & B. Song for “Cuff It,” a highlight from her 2022 album, “Renaissance,” she tied with the conductor Georg Solti for the highest number of Grammy wins.
Who is richer Beyoncé or Jay-Z? ›What is Beyonce's net worth? Beyoncé's net worth is $500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Beyoncé is worth $800 million less than her husband, Jay-Z, who is worth $1.3 billion, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Who is Jay-Z's wife? ›The album spawned two massive hit singles, "Excuse Me Miss" and "'03 Bonnie & Clyde", which features Jay-Z's wife, Beyoncé. "Guns & Roses", featuring Lenny Kravitz, and "Hovi Baby" were two successful radio singles as well.
Did Jay-Z dated Aaliyah? ›
Aaliyah never spoke about their relationship in public but the record executive later revealed that they dated from 2000 until her death. They'd even discussed marriage. But Dash's biggest revelation was Aaliyah and Jay-Z's fling.
How many boyfriends did Beyoncé have before Jay-Z? ›Beyoncé did state she only had one boyfriend before Jay, but it seems entirely plausible that she has only ever dated two men. Though plenty of rumors have cropped up over the years, tying the songstress to names like Sisqo, Pharrell, and even Kobe Bryant and Justin Timberlake, those were never confirmed.
Did Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a wedding? ›That said, one aspect of their lives that they did manage to keep under wraps was their 2008 wedding, which took place on 4 April at Jay-Z's Manhattan penthouse.
Who did most of the work on the Empire State Building? ›The primary duo behind the construction of the Empire State Building was John J. Raskob and Al Smith. Raskob, a self-made business mogul and onetime chairman of the General Motors Corporation finance committee, together with Smith, who was a former Democratic governor of New York, seemed like a strange pair on paper.
What songs did Jay-Z write for Beyonce? ›Indeed, Jay-Z has had a songwriting hand in such major hits as Beyonce's "Crazy in Love," in which he was featured; his "Empire State of Mind," which featured Alicia Keys; Rihanna's "Umbrella," which he was featured in; Timberlake's "Suit & Tie," on which he was featured; his "Run This Town," which featured West and ...
How much is Jay-Z worth? › What happened to Alicia Keys? ›Keys is currently on the North American leg of her 2022 world tour, which was pushed back from 2020 to last year — and then once more from 2021 — because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour includes a sold-out concert Sept. 9 at the 4,600-capacity Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheatre at San Diego State University.
What is the mandate of heaven? ›The 'Mandate of Heaven' established the idea that a ruler must be just to keep the approval of the gods. It was believed that natural disasters, famines, and astrological signs were signals that the emperor and the dynasty were losing the Mandate of Heaven.
When did music stop being religious? ›Sacred music was overcome by secular music by the 14th-century. This type of music differed from sacred music because it dealt with themes that were not spiritual, meaning non-religious. Composers during this period experimented with freer forms.
What was the religion during the Great Awakening? ›The First Great Awakening was a period when spirituality and religious devotion were revived. This feeling swept through the American colonies between the 1730s and 1770s. The revival of Protestant beliefs was part of a much broader movement that was taking place in England, Scotland, and Germany at that time.
What religion sings the most? ›
Far and away, the Eastern Churches (Catholic and Orthodox) have the most singing, because EVERYTHING is sung. Are JWs allowed to attend LDS church services?
What religion uses music? ›The relationship between music and religion can be found across many different religions such as Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Since ancient times, religious ceremonies and worship have always involved music and this has been evidenced by traditions across different cultures and geographic regions.
What faith is George Strait? ›He grew up as a Baptist with a strong influence of the Christian faith. Strait dropped out of college and eloped with his high school sweetheart in Mexico but had a ceremony in a church in Texas.
Who all sang New York State of Mind? › Who sang New York State of Mind originally? ›"New York State of Mind" is a song written by Billy Joel that initially appeared on the album Turnstiles in 1976. Although it was never released as a single, it has become a fan favorite and a song that Joel plays regularly in concert.
What is the record for the Empire State Run Up? ›9:33: Men's course record, set by Paul Crake in 2003. 11:23: Women's course record (Andrea Mayr, 2006).
Who wrote New York State of Mind Alicia Keys? › Who sang in Times Square? ›Miley Cyrus will be joined by her very own godmother Dolly Parton to ring in 2023 on NBC and Peacock.
How much does Billy Joel make per performance? ›When Billy undergoes a residency, such as his multi-year Madison Square Garden residencies, he can easily earn $2-3 million per show. His 2019 New Years Eve show grossed $4.6 million.
What song did Nas sample for NY State of Mind? ›State of Mind" is a song by hip hop recording artist Nas from his debut studio album Illmatic (1994). The song's production was handled by DJ Premier who sampled two jazz songs: "Mind Rain" by Joe Chambers and "Flight Time" by Donald Byrd.
Who was the first singer to sing Georgia on My Mind? ›
Georgia-born legend Ray Charles made an instant hit out of “Georgia on My Mind” with his 1960 rendition, a version that would later be used as Georgia's official state song. After Charles' success, the song became regularly covered by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, The Band, and Willie Nelson.
What does I am in a New York state of mind mean? ›"I'm in a New York state of mind" is a phrase that is often used to express a feeling of being focused or inspired by th. Continue reading.
What is the movie song of Granite about? › Who sings the song Beautiful Mind? ›Composer James Horner was a frequent collaborator with Ron Howard, the director of A Beautiful Mind. Horner desired to feature vocals reminiscent of being midway between a girl and woman, and wrote the score specifically for 15-year-old Welsh singer Charlotte Church.