Fire Water
Big Pun ft Fat Joe Armageddon & Raekwon Lyrics


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(That's how the east side gets down, word up!)

(4:30 in the morning, Mira
You know what I mean, Mira
Let's get this money sorted and counted, word
Know what I mean, dame te culo mami
Give me my shit back, Mira, hey yo
Fat Joe and them is here now, word
Shine like marbles, collects diamonds
The remix, add on son
Politic for the real ones)

[Chorus]
We get knots, like stockbrokers who own Marriotts
Blast shots for all my niggas who splash cops
The rich Corleone camp is here, thousand and one
Corner son, fake a jack, you be a goner

Yo, control this rap like Napoleon
Half-Mongolian, hold it, you owe me in
Rock 'em like linolieum, yeah
Lex, diamonds, shin'in like you rhymin'
929'n, Titanium glass, time to play that ass
Whirlwinds of French, come movin' intense
Time to pull again, release the shell,well
Make 'em yell again, so sleek
But I'm a be maxin' in suites
Countin' your paper and countin' your sheeps
Hittin' your chick in Jeeps
Miraculously, attack your faculty, who wanna tackle me?
You jack mack, kidnap 'em for free
What?, you got heat, you better pop those
We movin' like gestapos, through underground potholes
That rock those, much land discoveries
Chrome rims, sippin' bubbly
Who livin' lovily, half a brick to cover me
So dissin' me, come on now listen G,
You's a dime I'm a key
Thun, thun straight out of Sicily
Now, back to the stash crib
Joey Crack baggin' up cracks
One love, give 'em Jeep bags, Kid!

[Chorus]

Word life, I'll be the infamous
Who leaks the witnesses, crack's the wickedest
Run up in your crib, blast your kids
Ain't no myth in this, shit's official
I'll pistol-whip you with my Smith and Wesson
Cause my investin' was sendin rappers to heaven
Gives me an erection
You need protection from the smooth assassin
Who really moves at action, blastin' mothafuckas
Execution fashion
Now who's the fat one that you love to hate
Catch you at your mother's wake, smack you
Then I'll wack you with my snub 38
It doesn't take much to make me restless
Look at my face and definite lose your breath
Truck my face is Lexus
You want to test this, so really?,
I'll make one call and have the whole WU comin' on the ferry
I'm very dangerous and well-connected
I puff an L with Method, then try to
Decide who's next to fill his neck slit
So respected and admired the boss, retired your lost
Wu Tang, your terror squad, vaya con Dios!

[Chorus]

You guys despise guys like us
Guys like us, disgust like Spartacus
You cuss and claim a bust
You lust for a part of us, you thrust
But can't touch
Plus we far from any type of fellas you can trust
Put the pressure on the mic, I biz
Press to your chest, sound like sweat on my back
We're having sex, tight-ass flex
Pretty Pocahontas pussy sweet, like my new Tek
Sis' got curves like a GS, 300 Lex
My body's 95% alcohol, 5% cancer
Sosa diamonds, Getty, Lucci, blaze it up like Bonanza
Catch me in the cut, easy G's is burnin' my gut
As I Remember my menage au trois was mired by sluts
I questionmark your heart, punctuate your fate
All your version predicates
Done as well as you pronunciate
In the (west) we're gonna break you off the isle
Take C.O.s hostage arab style, no surrender

[Chorus]

Yo, I'm all about business and enterprisin'
Advisin' financial advisers on franchisin' the wider than horizons
Divisin' ideas with master minders
Movin' on a stash of diamonds
First we get the cash, then we laugh like miners
Don't get me wrong I'm a funny bastard
But when it come to money, son, I'm not the one to laugh with
I'm after for what cash can bring me brothers
Me and my demon lovers blast and laugh at hyenas
Back to Ringling Brothers believe them others
You's the best, yet, and still
I'm investin' mils on a hunch over lunch
Puffin' on a Chesterfield, who wants to test
The real scandalous
I'm at the Sands in Los Angeles
Plannin' hits with an ananymous philanthropist
Spanish kids, close to God, like evangelists
Choppin' niggas up and makin' sandwiches





Big shout to my man Raekwon, word is bond

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Pun ft Fat Joe Armageddon & Raekwon's song "Fire Water" contains explicit language and depicts a life of crime and violence in utmost detail. The song glorifies being rich, powerful, and feared, and boasts about achieving it through illegal means. The lyrics refer to possessing and using firearms, robbing people and law enforcement, and engaging in drug trafficking and murder. The chorus emphasizes the camaraderie between the rappers' "camp" and their shared love for money and violence.


Despite its controversial content, the song is seen as a classic of New York rap, where Big Pun, Fat Joe, and Raekwon each bring their unique flow and style to the track. The lyrics, while braggadocious, convey a sense of intensity and grit that draws in the listener, much like a good gangster movie. The song's grindhouse-style beat is raw and gritty, with a sampled guitar riff, scratches, and bass.


Line by Line Meaning

(That's how the east side gets down, word up!)
This is how the east side operates, you know!


(4:30 in the morning, Mira
It's 4:30 in the morning, look!


You know what I mean, Mira
You understand what I'm saying, look!


Let's get this money sorted and counted, word
Let's organize and count this money, you know!


Know what I mean, dame te culo mami
You know what I mean, give me your ass, mama


Give me my shit back, Mira, hey yo
Give me back my belongings, look, hey!


Fat Joe and them is here now, word
Fat Joe and his crew are here now, you know!


Shine like marbles, collects diamonds
We shine bright like marbles while collecting diamonds


The remix, add on son
This is the remix, add on, my son


Politic for the real ones
We strategize for the genuine individuals


We get knots, like stockbrokers who own Marriotts
We make a lot of money, like stockbrokers who own Marriott hotels


Blast shots for all my niggas who splash cops
We shoot guns for all my friends who resist the police


The rich Corleone camp is here, thousand and one
The wealthy group is present, numerous and strong


Corner son, fake a jack, you be a goner
Control the corner, pretend to rob someone, and you'll be in trouble


Yo, control this rap like Napoleon
I dominate this rap game like Napoleon


Half-Mongolian, hold it, you owe me in
Partially Mongolian, hold on, you owe me something


Rock 'em like linoleum, yeah
I hit them hard like linoleum flooring, yeah


Lex, diamonds, shin'in like you rhyming'
Luxury cars and expensive diamonds, shining like you're rapping


929'n, Titanium glass, time to play that ass
Driving a 929 car with titanium glass, it's time to show off


Whirlwinds of French, come movin' intense
Moving with intensity, causing chaos


Time to pull again, release the shell, well
Time to shoot again, release the bullet


Make 'em yell again, so sleek
Make them scream again, it's so smooth


But I'ma be maxin' in suites
But I'll be relaxing in luxury hotel suites


Countin' your paper and countin' your sheeps
Counting your money and counting your losses


Hittin' your chick in Jeeps
Having sex with your girl in Jeeps


Miraculously, attack your faculty, who wanna tackle me?
Surprisingly, I attack your skill, who wants to challenge me?


You jack mack, kidnap 'em for free
You fake players, I kidnap them easily


What?, you got heat, you better pop those
What? You have firearms, you better use them


We movin' like gestapos, through underground potholes
We operate like police officers through hidden dangers


That rock those, much land discoveries
That rocks the world, many valuable findings


Chrome rims, sippin' bubbly
Having chrome rims on cars and drinking champagne


Who livin' lovily, half a brick to cover me
Living in luxury, having half a kilogram of drugs to protect me


So dissin' me, come on now listen G
If you're disrespecting me, come on now, listen, gangster


You's a dime I'm a key
You're a small thing, I'm the main influence


Thun, thun straight out of Sicily
Thunder, thunder straight out of Sicily


Now, back to the stash crib
Now, let's return to the hiding place for our drugs


Joey Crack baggin' up cracks
Fat Joe packaging drugs


One love, give 'em Jeep bags, Kid!
Show love, give them Jeep bags, kid!


Word life, I'll be the infamous
Believe me, I'll be the notorious one


Who leaks the witnesses, crack's the wickedest
Who exposes the informants, sells the best drugs


Run up in your crib, blast your kids
Invade your home, shoot your children


Ain't no myth in this, shit's official
There's no fiction here, this stuff is real


I'll pistol-whip you with my Smith and Wesson
I'll hit you with my Smith and Wesson gun


Cause my investin' was sendin rappers to heaven
Because my investments were causing rappers to die


Gives me an erection
It excites me


You need protection from the smooth assassin
You need to be protected from the skilled killer


Who really moves at action, blastin' mothafuckas
Who acts swiftly and shoots people


Execution fashion
Killing in a stylish manner


Now who's the fat one that you love to hate
Now who's the overweight person that you despise


Catch you at your mother's wake, smack you
Find you at your mother's funeral, hit you


Then I'll wack you with my snub 38
Then I'll hit you with my small 38 caliber gun


It doesn't take much to make me restless
I easily become agitated


Look at my face and definite lose your breath
Look at my face and you'll definitely be amazed


Truck my face is Lexus
My face looks tough like a Lexus car


You want to test this, so really?
You want to challenge me, seriously?


I'll make one call and have the whole WU comin' on the ferry
I'll make a phone call and gather the entire Wu Tang Clan to come on a boat


I'm very dangerous and well-connected
I'm extremely dangerous and well-connected


I puff an L with Method, then try to
I smoke a blunt with Method Man, then attempt to


Decide who's next to fill his neck slit
Decide who's the next target for violence


So respected and admired the boss, retired your lost
I'm so respected and admired, I ended your career


Wu Tang, your terror squad, vaya con Dios!
Wu Tang Clan and your terror squad, go with God!


You guys despise guys like us
You guys hate individuals like us


Guys like us, disgust like Spartacus
Individuals like us, disgusting like Spartacus


You cuss and claim a bust
You curse and pretend to be tough


You lust for a part of us, you thrust
You desire to be a part of our group, you push yourself


But can't touch
But you can't reach us


Plus we far from any type of fellas you can trust
And we are far from being the kind of people you can trust


Put the pressure on the mic, I biz
Apply pressure on the microphone, I excel


Press to your chest, sound like sweat on my back
Press the microphone to your chest, it sounds intense like sweat on my back


We're having sex, tight-ass flex
We're performing at a high level, showing off our skills


Pretty Pocahontas pussy sweet, like my new Tek
A beautiful woman's vagina is sweet, just like my brand new firearm


Sis' got curves like a GS, 300 Lex
She has a body with curves like a Lexus GS 300


My body's 95% alcohol, 5% cancer
I consume a lot of alcohol, with a bit of cancer (metaphorical for being toxic)


Sosa diamonds, Getty, Lucci, blaze it up like Bonanza
Expensive diamonds, shining brightly like the TV show Bonanza


Catch me in the cut, easy G's is burnin' my gut
Catch me with a concealed weapon, large amounts of money are making me anxious


As I Remember my menage au trois was mired by sluts
And I remember my threesome was ruined by promiscuous women


I questionmark your heart, punctuate your fate
I doubt your loyalty, and determine your destiny


All your version predicates
All your words imply


Done as well as you pronunciate
Performed as good as you expressed it


In the (west) we're gonna break you off the isle
In the west, we're going to defeat you severely


Take C.O.s hostage arab style, no surrender
Capture correctional officers hostage in an Arab-style, without surrendering


Yo, I'm all about business and enterprisin'
I'm focused on business and entrepreneurship


Advisin' financial advisers on franchisin' the wider than horizons
Giving advice to financial advisers on expanding their horizons


Divisin' ideas with master minders
Sharing ideas with masterminds


Movin' on a stash of diamonds
Dealing with a large amount of diamonds


First we get the cash, then we laugh like miners
First, we collect the money, then we celebrate like miners


Don't get me wrong I'm a funny bastard
Don't misunderstand me, I have a humorous side


But when it come to money, son, I'm not the one to laugh with
But when it comes to money, don't joke around with me


I'm after for what cash can bring me brothers
I'm chasing after what money can provide for me and my associates


Me and my demon lovers blast and laugh at hyenas
My associates and I destroy our enemies and mock them


Back to Ringling Brothers believe them others
Referencing Ringling Brothers Circus, implying deception by others


You's the best, yet, and still
You're considered the best, however


I'm investin' mils on a hunch over lunch
I'm investing millions based on a gut feeling during lunch


Puffin' on a Chesterfield, who wants to test
Smoking a Chesterfield cigarette, who wants to challenge


The real scandalous
The truly scandalous one


I'm at the Sands in Los Angeles
I'm at the Sands Casino in Los Angeles


Plannin' hits with an ananymous philanthropist
Planning criminal acts with an anonymous person who gives to charity


Spanish kids, close to God, like evangelists
Spanish individuals, religious and faithful, like evangelists


Choppin' niggas up and makin' sandwiches
Killing people and using them for their own benefit


Big shout to my man Raekwon, word is bond
A big shout-out to my friend Raekwon, this is the truth




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP, JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: COREY WOODS, JOSEPH ANTHONY CARTAGENA

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Comments from YouTube:

RULTIPLO

OBRA DE ARTE SUPREMA! QUE ESSA TRACK NUNCA MORRA! REST IN PEACE PUN!

Garrett

Very solid Hip Hop track. Big Pun has gotten all the great remarks that can be said about him, so, I'll point how just how beautiful Raekwon's flow has been over his whole career -- very under appreciated flow.

iLLeventhHourz

Rae is flawless and exquisite, so glad I can go back and listen to a hip hop track that has so much poetry and versatility.

The Czar

Str8 up man. rae has such a siq flow man. this beat also makes me think how nas should've been all in it

Dansby

Always dreaming about Pun's album with gritty, grimey production like this...
Showbiz, Buckwild,Lord Finesse and Diamond D perfect producer's combination to give right direction...

JoeyTheChin

Yo It’s hard to believe that Pun has been in Thugz Mansion for 23 years now!!

Dak Rose

The way Pun starts that classic verse is beyond wild ...RIP

Kyle Bischoff

What a Masterpiece...
I can almost hear Big L jumping in on this beat!

Alexander Devine

That wouldve been 2 much 2 handle! But we wouldve had 2 meet our fate! Lol

Tee Oh

I can definitely hear Big L on this.. This song would've been even more 🔥

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