Watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors      Right now I'm gonna take you for a ride   Hold on tight so you don't slip or slide   This train is packed, you don't get no seat, yup   You gotta stand on your tired feet      Where we goin' don't worry, you'll be there in a hurry   But you better watch your pockets 'cause the thieves work quickly   This is a New York transit thing   Don't wear too much gold and hide your diamond rings      And don't smile at anyone   'Cause people out here, they like to travel with handguns   You say you like this trip, well are you sure?   You better step lively and watch the   Watch the closing doors      Watch the closing doors   And I'ma watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors      Here we go, as we ride through the underground   Coming from Uptown, taking you downtown   Headed for Brooklyn, Brooklyn, the planet   Somebody stinks in here, I hope you can stand it      Homeless people everywhere, holdin' cups for change   And if you don't have none, they may look at you strange   But this is all part of the scene   And yo, check those kids 'cause they're startin' to scheme      See them lookin' at you up and down?   Oh yeah, they can tell that you're somebody from out of town   Think they won't harm you? Well, they might   And that ain't right, but everyday is like a fight      Watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors   Watch the closing doors      Ah ahh, ahh ahh ahh   I can't quit, I gotta do what I must   'Cause I can take you on a ride with the lyrics I bust   'Cause I'm a master, try to diss and I'll blast ya   Any wack MC that steps up, is gettin' plastered      Straight against the wall 'cause I don't stall   I give 'em drama and trauma till they all fall   And for those who don't know about the city life   It's where we take no pity and the kiddies are trife      Takin' the train is just part of it   The next stop is Brooklyn, you're comin' to the heart of it   You never know what will occur   So just keep to yourself and watch the closing doors      Step lively   Step lively   Step lively      And I'ma watch the closing doors   I watch the closing doors      Yeah   B R double O K L Y N, New York City   Takin' you on a transit ride with my man, Branford   And I'm out