When you go downtown
Watch out for the heat
You must keep your feet
On the shady side of the street
And the people that you meet
They hustle to the beat
The listen for the beat

It’s not about me, it’s not about the average Joe
It’s the one in your corner who stays when it’s time to go
With dough in your pocket, you’d better learn to take it slow,
Here we go.

When you go uptown
Watch out for the heat
Beneath the tar there’s a scar
And a story in concrete
And the people that you meet
They’re nothing but discreet
They shuffle in the heat

If you run you’re a goner, you may have to lay down low
Bide your time, play your hand before it’s all about to blow
Your name’s on a docket, there’s a letter that will let them know.
It’s time to go.

Keep your head
Stay on your feet
Feel the beat.