With that album, he became an official member of the Wu-Tang Killa Beez, and from there on out, he frequently appeared on Wu records. In 1996, he played a large role on Ghostface Killah's Ironman.
During 1997, his Wu affiliation continued, as he rapped on the Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever.
Cappadonna's solo debut, The Pillage, finally appeared in March 1998. Like any Wu project, the record featured RZA as the executive producer and cameos from a number of other Wu members, including Method Man, U-God, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon. As the sixth Wu solo project, the album was an instant success upon its release, debuting at number three on the charts.
A sophomore effort, The Yin and the Yang, followed in early 2001. His third and latest album, The Struggle, was released on Code:Red in 2003.
The MC remained active in the following years releasing mix-CDs, doing tours and joining Ghostface Killah’s Theodore Unit. But his official comeback came at the end of 2007 on the Wu-Tang Clan’s fifth studio album 8 Diagrams. Cappa blessed the opening cut with an extraordinary verse and showed up on two other songs.
Cappadonna inked a deal with new indie label Chambermusik Records/Koch in 2008. Old and new fans have been asking for new Cappadonna ever since and on January 27, 2009, their wait will be over with the release of Slang Prostitution.
Save the Children
Cappadonna Lyrics
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I'm here to represent G-O-D to the fullest
I got a message man, and the message is straighten up
Or get eatin up
All mighty God is with us
Save the children, these streets is like a villain
Save the children, these streets is like a villain
Save the children, let the blood stop spillin
Roses are red, violets are blue, this life is about me and you
Not the red, white and the untrue, together we stand
Divided we stand tall, final call, God save us all from the gates of Hell
Where my young family dwell, it was a tall well
While we still suffer, days are gettin tougher
Jake on the prowl, treatin people on the street foul
Some of them mean well, but they all live behind the shell
Kick my door down, without ringin my bell
Claim I'm sellin crack, but I ain't doin that
All I do is rap, I'm a real MC, trynna get my life back
Devils'll make it difficult, there it glow within the cult
Can't wait to cut my throat, cuz of how I speak
Too black for Hot 97, last year they put me on hold
But I still went gold, where the joy go?
What happened to the +Black Boy+ video?
Bring +Run+ back, y'all scared of Cap
Sleepwalkers can't roll wit the blacks
See the man dem him, he went from nice to true drunko
Now me speak the truth and a man just a den dead
Wit the children, when I told you I be on the outside
I can't trust with him, not pity on the outside
I'm hung it with him, tell him that I carry
Tell dem save the children
You sold your bread, I sold my bread
So ya meet my new friend, Mr. Up-On-The-Ten
Then are ready to bust, let me load again
And the play gon sting, just like stealth bomber
Refuel the jet, because me loose me venom
Jewels we do, and refuse not to sin
And when I come hotter, don't work for Jah
Hittin though we gettin, well that's the word is dark
Brother gettin children, some lovin the hard
A mighty God is with us
Intelligent minds, encounters of the third kind
Trapped behind enemy lines, youth life on the line
Devils keepin us blind if it wasn't for Divine
Contracts wouldn't be signed, save the children
It's like a chop shop inside the buildin
No second guessin, I'm confessin
In the club females are undressin
Little ones with the sexual affection need correction too
For too many years, shippin us upstate
Plantin drugs on us, the children ain't safe
Broke down our families, then they build gates
Sow holes in our brain like life is an earthquake
Stole our language so we couldn't meditate
Even in the schools where the teachers taught hate
Falsify history, everythin is fake
Use your third eye when you dealin with snakes
Let freedom ring, Born Love Allah, see the king
Save the children is the song I sing
While I'm layin in the struggle absorbin the sun rays
Holdin the children in the last days
We're livin like slaves, modern day style
Save the children, make em cry for me now
Save the children, make em cry for me now
Cry for me now, no sight killin
Yagga yaw, them try kill me now
Yagga yaw, dem cry for me now
Save the children, Dem cry for me now
Ya all pigs, you nah
You ya, yea yea, God is with us
Bad man nah know, cry for me now, blaow!
Yo, man, I ain't got nothin to say to ya niggas, man
Word up, just get the album or get the fuck lost
(Be like, fuck it I'm done)
Yeah, (God bless, good night)
In "Save the Children," Cappadonna raps about the need for change in society to protect and save the children from the dangers they face, specifically from the streets and corrupt law enforcement. Cappadonna starts the song by declaring that he is here to represent God to the fullest and deliver a message to everyone to straighten up or get eaten up. He emphasizes that God is with them all the way. The lyrics suggest the need for unity, togetherness and love to combat the struggles and hardships in life. Cappadonna recognizes the unfair treatment of his community by the police and suggests that they should stop all the killing and spilling of blood in the streets. He urges the people to take action and save the children by fighting against the evils and dangers of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Whateva, whateva man
I don't care what you think, let me speak my truth
I'm here to represent G-O-D to the fullest
I am here to spread the word of God and follow his guidance
I got a message man, and the message is straighten up
I have a message for you, it's time to clean up your act and live righteously
Or get eatin up
If you continue to lead a life of sin, you will suffer the consequences
Save the children, these streets is like a villain
We need to save the children from the dangers of the streets, which are rife with crime and violence
Life is like a chop shop inside of the buildin
Life is a mess and needs fixing
Save the children, these streets is like a villain
The streets are a dangerous place for children and they need to be protected
Save the children, let the blood stop spillin
We must save the children and put an end to violence
Roses are red, violets are blue, this life is about me and you
Life is simple, it's just about us as individuals
Not the red, white and the untrue
Don't be fooled by government propaganda
Together we stand, Divided we stand tall, final call, God save us all from the gates of Hell
We are stronger together, but we are in need of divine intervention to save us from a dire fate
Where my young family dwell, it was a tall well While we still suffer, days are gettin tougher
We are struggling to make ends meet and provide for our families
Jake on the prowl, treatin people on the street foul
The police are out in force and treating people unfairly
Some of them mean well, but they all live behind the shell
Some of the police mean well, but they are still part of a corrupt system
Kick my door down, without ringin my bell
The police are entering homes without permission or warning
Claim I'm sellin crack, but I ain't doin that
The police are falsely accusing me of wrongdoing
All I do is rap, I'm a real MC, trynna get my life back
I am an artist trying to make a living and turn my life around
Devils'll make it difficult, there it glow within the cult
Evil forces are making it hard for me to succeed, and they are working together to do so
Can't wait to cut my throat, cuz of how I speak
They want to silence me for speaking the truth
Too black for Hot 97, last year they put me on hold
I am not getting airtime on a popular radio station because I am too radical
But I still went gold, where the joy go?
Even though I am not getting mainstream success, I still have devoted fans who support me
What happened to the +Black Boy+ video?
Why did the music video get pulled?
Bring +Run+ back, y'all scared of Cap
Bring back old school hip-hop, people are too afraid to support me because of my controversial views
Sleepwalkers can't roll wit the blacks
People who are not awake to the truth cannot understand the struggle of the black community
See the man dem him, he went from nice to true drunko
He was once a good man, but now he is an alcoholic
Now me speak the truth and a man just a den dead
When I speak the truth, people don't want to hear it and would rather ignore the problems
Wit the children, when I told you I be on the outside
I promised to protect the children even if I am not physically there
I can't trust with him, not pity on the outside
I can't trust him to take care of the children when I am not around
I'm hung it with him, tell him that I carry
I am with him, but I am always carrying the burden of protecting the children
You sold your bread, I sold my bread
You have your own problems and I have mine
So ya meet my new friend, Mr. Up-On-The-Ten
I've made a new friend, who is at the top of his game
Then are ready to bust, let me load again
We are ready to take on whatever challenges come our way
And the play gon sting, just like stealth bomber
Our success will hit people hard, like a bombing raid by the military
Refuel the jet, because me loose me venom
We need to keep going and keep being fierce
Jewels we do, and refuse not to sin
We live in luxury, but we still try to live a clean, honest life
And when I come hotter, don't work for Jah
I don't work for anyone, I work for myself
Hittin though we gettin, well that's the word is dark
We are making progress even though it is a dark time
Brother gettin children, some lovin the hard
We are trying to help protect children, even if it is a difficult task
Intelligent minds, encounters of the third kind
We are smart and aware of what is going on in the world, even if others are not
Trapped behind enemy lines, youth life on the line
We are trapped in a society that does not care about us, and it is putting the lives of our children at risk
Devils keepin us blind if it wasn't for Divine
Evil forces are keeping us ignorant and blinded to the truth, but our faith keeps us strong
Contracts wouldn't be signed, save the children
People wouldn't care about us or help us if it wasn't for the goal of protecting the children
It's like a chop shop inside the buildin
Everything is falling apart around us
No second guessin, I'm confessin
I am honest and straightforward, there's no need to second guess me
In the club females are undressin
Women are being objectified and treated as sexual objects
Little ones with the sexual affection need correction too
Children who display inappropriate sexual behavior also need guidance and discipline
For too many years, shippin us upstate, Plantin drugs on us, the children ain't safe
We have been unfairly targeted by the criminal justice system and our children are in danger because of it
Broke down our families, then they build gates
The government has destroyed our families and communities, but they still want to keep us contained and controlled
Sow holes in our brain like life is an earthquake
They have brainwashed us and distorted our view of reality, as if we are living in a constant earthquake
Stole our language so we couldn't meditate
Our culture and traditions have been stolen from us, leaving us unable to find peace through meditation
Even in the schools where the teachers taught hate
Even our education system teaches us to hate ourselves and each other
Falsify history, everythin is fake
Our history has been rewritten and distorted to fit a certain agenda, none of it is real
Use your third eye when you dealin with snakes
Use your intuition and knowledge to protect yourself from those who wish to deceive you
Let freedom ring, Born Love Allah, see the king
We need to fight for our freedoms and honor God's love, and see that we are all kings and queens in our own right
Save the children is the song I sing
My message is clear, we need to protect our children at all costs
While I'm layin in the struggle absorbin the sun rays
I am still fighting for what's right, even in the toughest of times
Holdin the children in the last days
We need to hold onto the children, as they are our future
We're livin like slaves, modern day style
We are still oppressed like slaves, only in a modern-day sense
Save the children, make em cry for me now
We need to be proactive in saving the children, even if it means making sacrifices
Cry for me now, no sight killin
Fight for me now, do not bring harm to anyone
Yagga yaw, them try kill me now, Yagga yaw, dem cry for me now
People have tried to harm me for speaking the truth, and now they cry for me to lead them forward
Save the children, Dem cry for me now
The children are in danger and we need to act now to protect them
Ya all pigs, you nah, You ya, yea yea, God is with us
Those who oppress us are like pigs, but we are still strong and have God on our side
Yo, man, I ain't got nothin to say to ya niggas, man, Word up, just get the album or get the fuck lost
I have no time for those who don't support me, just listen to my music and leave me alone
Yeah, (God bless, good night)
Closing out, wishing everyone the best and hoping God will bless us all
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cappadonna
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