Empire State of Rice
Parody of the song "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys.
Yeah I’m out for dinner
Found a place in Tribeca
Going through the menu
Looking through forever
I can’t find what I want
Do they make it here?
They could make it anywhere
They should serve it everywhere
The server comes to ask
If we’re having any problems
Gotta tell ya buddy
Do you think this is McDonalds?
Your menu’s kinda lacking
Don’t mean to be rude
But can I see your kitchen?
‘Cause I’m itching for some real food
I see you got brown rice
And white rice too
But you’re missing something
Even BK has on their menu
Pour it on your roast beef
Or with cheese on French fries
Drip it on some turkey
So why not on some wild rice?
Oh, you think I’m kidding?
Have you even tried it?
You musta had it growing up
Why you try’na hide it?
It’s a tasty combo
You really gotta trust me
Tell by my attitude
That it’s what we really need
Add gravy... to your rice
It’s what dreams are made of
There’s nothing you can’t do
If you add gravy
This bowl of rice will taste brand new
The taste will inspire you
Let’s hear it for rice, oh
Rice and gravy...
Everybody tells me
You can’t eat rice with gravy
They say it’s not real
Not a combo people craving
You should know they’re dead wrong
Yeah you think I’m playin’
But I’ve got the internet
To back up what I’m sayin’
Log into your Instagram
Hashtag rice and gravy
Brings up tons of photos
Y’all really shouldn’t play me
Folks around the world
Adding gravy to their rice
Shanghai to Alabama
Every day and night
Nearly 8 billion people
Rice is a staple
It grows almost anywhere
And so they eat it everywhere
They eat it in Miami
They eat it in Cleveland
Wherever there’s LeBron
There’s rice, just believe me, man
Some like wheat
Some prefer barley
Some homies like herbs
Rest in peace Bob Marley
Long live Minute Rice
Love live Uncle Ben’s
Love live rice and gravy songs
They’re never gonna end
Add gravy... to your rice
It’s what dreams are made of
There’s nothing you can’t do
If you add gravy
This bowl of rice will taste brand new
The taste will inspire you
Let’s hear it for rice, oh
Rice and gravy...
Rice is filling
Not some filler
Pour on the gravy for
More taste, if you spill it
Ain’t no casualty
Just eat your meal casually
Then gradually become full
You can skip the apple, Eve
I bet you’ve been wondering
If it matters what kind
Of gravy you add
To make the rice divine
That’s the best thing about
Gravy and rice
There are endless combos
To get you through the night
You wanna go simple?
Add brown gravy to white
It’ll get the job done
You’ll be feeling all right
Wanna go global?
Make some Ha-yashi rice
They love it in Japan
It ain’t a bad vice
But now it’s time to
Graduate to the high life
Louisiana
Loves to add in a little spice
For the best rice and gravy
Go Cajun or Cre-ole
Big Easy don’t play
Better slip you a Pepto
Add gravy... to your rice
It’s what dreams are made of
There’s nothing you can’t do
If you add gravy
This bowl of rice will taste brand new
The taste will inspire you
Let’s hear it for rice, oh
Rice and gravy...
One spoon in the air for the best dish
Healthy carbs topped with
All that you could wish
No food in the world that can compete
Nothing else you wanna eat
Everybody say yeah... yeah...
Add gravy... to your rice
It’s what dreams are made of
There’s nothing you can’t do
If you add gravy
This bowl of rice will taste brand new
The taste will inspire you
Let’s hear it for rice, oh
Rice and gravy...
Lyrics by P. Litty • Music by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys (2017)
