South of the Border
Cappadonna Lyrics


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Rzarector in the shadow
Tru Master in the shadow
Golden Arms in the shadow
Twelve o'clock in the shadow


Crushed off the bag of dope I felt pity
My cold thoughts evolve around New York City
Evidence sir in the tunnel where the train enter
Be the gat from the old time eighty six crime opposites attract
My electrical shine ok Polly see me downtown
2 blue cops wit Rollie Fingers
We the Razor Sharp Wu-Tang singers, hum dingers
Try to connect wit pros, drug slingers
Keep heat under they clothes, everybody in the project knows
My rap shot's hot but suppose you get
Caught up in the mix, a ?non fix? of convicts
Conflict the prejudice, unrealistic
Politics, economics, chicks, counterfeit
2 face, they cliques be getting rubbed like vicks
Right off the dirty water, south of the border
Reporters and cotten bald heads paid they quarters
To see the spectator perform, cameras are litting
The return of the swarm, the nighttime storm
Little kids got bit by the rap exorcist
My chainsaw mouth split tracks for the fuck of it
Travel wit the rich, politic
Put your money on my dick
Baby, Wu-Tang is Navy
Park Hill, Staten Island seal
Rock the real to real, we ?high hill deep?
Creep, sweep beats off they feet
Teach in the cracks of the street
My family incomplete unless the Abbot in the seat
South of the border
Shaolin in the shadow
Medina in the shadow
The Emerald City in the shadow

Mysteries revolve around my unorthodox sound
Splash you, I'm still the best in town
Striving for perfection wit my new rap investment
My testament, my own apartment, on a confy pay rent
More time is spent wise
Chambers of the Orient franchise, we fat like thighs
Too much french fries, not enough shake
Rza blow orchestra earthquake
No set date
Me and Bobby Steels got a cabin in Crystal Lake
Industries bug out
Hit Madison Square house, roll the red rug out




I'm loyal to the Clan, dedicated to the South
South of the Border

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cappadonna's song "South of the Border" incorporate themes of crime, politics, and socioeconomic disparities. The first stanza introduces some of the Wu-Tang Clan's members, including Rzarector, Tru Master, Golden Arms, and Twelve o'clock, all of whom operate "in the shadow." The following lines describe the rapper's experience with drugs and how his thoughts revolve around New York City. The second stanza outlines the prevalence of guns and crime in the city, and the contradictions surrounding the criminal justice system. The third stanza talks about the rapper's status and his travel with the rich and political figures. The rapper concludes by reiterating the different areas in which he and the Wu-Tang Clan operate, namely the Shaolin, Medina, and Emerald City, and the potential infamy that comes with their success.


The theme of the song suggests that organized crime and corruption, particularly in large cities like New York, have roots in economics and politics. The "shadow" represents the power that is hidden in the criminal underworld, and the contrast between the rapper's experiences and those of the "project" represents the socioeconomic disparities that exist in urban settings. Throughout the song, Cappadonna raps about his experiences and those of the Wu-Tang Clan, who are portrayed as powerful figures who are feared and respected.


Line by Line Meaning

Rzarector in the shadow
Rzarector is lurking in the shadows


Tru Master in the shadow
Tru Master is hiding in the shadows


Golden Arms in the shadow
Golden Arms is concealed in the shadows


Twelve o'clock in the shadow
It's midnight in the shadows


Crushed off the bag of dope I felt pity
I felt sorrowful after using the drugs I had crushed


My cold thoughts evolve around New York City
I constantly think about New York City with a detached, emotionless mindset


Evidence sir in the tunnel where the train enter
There is proof of activity in the tunnel where the train enters


Be the gat from the old time eighty six crime opposites attract
I reminisce about an older time when guns were used in crime; different types of people were drawn to each other


My electrical shine ok Polly see me downtown
My impressive persona is dazzling; Polly can attest to it after seeing me downtown


2 blue cops wit Rollie Fingers
Two police officers with distinctive Rollie Fingers mustaches


We the Razor Sharp Wu-Tang singers, hum dingers
We are the sharp and skilled Wu-Tang rappers, producing hits


Try to connect wit pros, drug slingers
I attempt to establish connections with skilled drug dealers


Keep heat under they clothes, everybody in the project knows
The inhabitants of the area know that they carry weapons concealed beneath their clothing


My rap shot's hot but suppose you get
My rap skills are impressive, but let's assume you end up


Caught up in the mix, a ?non fix? of convicts
In a mix of chaotic situations that cannot be resolved involving convicts


Conflict the prejudice, unrealistic
Prejudice causes conflict and is unrealistic


Politics, economics, chicks, counterfeit
Issues involving politics, economics, women, and counterfeit objects


2 face, they cliques be getting rubbed like vicks
Dishonest individuals in groups get exposed and taken down


Right off the dirty water, south of the border
Located near polluted water, south of the border


Reporters and cotten bald heads paid they quarters
Reporters and bald men pay their fees to witness something


To see the spectator perform, cameras are litting
Cameras are shining to capture the performer for the spectators watching


The return of the swarm, the nighttime storm
The group is making a comeback, and they are a force to be reckoned with


Little kids got bit by the rap exorcist
The young ones are influenced and inspired by the rapper's artistry


My chainsaw mouth split tracks for the fuck of it
I create music just for the thrill of it with forceful rhymes


Travel wit the rich, politic
I move around with wealthy people and have political discussions


Put your money on my dick
Invest in me because I'm the best option


Baby, Wu-Tang is Navy
The Wu-Tang Clan is just as strong as the US Navy


Park Hill, Staten Island seal
I represent Park Hill on Staten Island


Rock the real to real, we ?high hill deep?
We make authentic music, and we run this district


Creep, sweep beats off they feet
My music creeps up on listeners and knocks them off their feet


Teach in the cracks of the street
I spread knowledge in the most neglected areas of society


My family incomplete unless the Abbot in the seat
My family is not complete unless the Abbot is present


South of the border
Located south of the border


Shaolin in the shadow
The Shaolin is concealed in the shadows


Medina in the shadow
The Medina is lurking in the shadows


The Emerald City in the shadow
The Emerald City is hidden in the shadows


Mysteries revolve around my unorthodox sound
My unique musical style is shrouded in mystery


Splash you, I'm still the best in town
I can impress and outshine anyone


Striving for perfection wit my new rap investment
I aim for perfection with my latest rap project


My testament, my own apartment, on a confy pay rent
My testament: owning my own comfortable apartment and paying rent


More time is spent wise
I'm taking my time to make wise decisions


Chambers of the Orient franchise, we fat like thighs
We have authority over Orient franchise chambers and have valuable assets


Too much french fries, not enough shake
I'm consuming too many fatty foods, and I'm not active enough


Rza blow orchestra earthquake
RZA is creating an impactful sound like an earthquake with the blow of his orchestra


No set date
There is no specific date


Me and Bobby Steels got a cabin in Crystal Lake
Bobby Steels and I have a cabin in Crystal Lake


Industries bug out
Industries begin to hassle and intimidate me


Hit Madison Square house, roll the red rug out
Performing at Madison Square, roll out the red carpet for me


I'm loyal to the Clan, dedicated to the South
I'm faithful to the Wu-Tang Clan and committed to the southern region


South of the Border
Located south of the border




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARRYL ROBERT HILL, ROBERT F. DIGGS

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n3iliusism

That beat switch up blew my mind when I was a teen.

Chris Hall

Still does to this day

Once Again

LOL. It ain't that serious

Ron Armstrong

It's still hard!

Nice Guy Eddie

STR8 like that…I FIENDZ for that part
PhuckWhatchaEarrrd

PoetryInMotion TV

@Once Again nah its serious asf

GREED G.I.L.M

it's crazy almost 20 yrs later this shit is till dope. I love the fact L come from this Era of hip hop.

Marko Kalezic

Brandyn Evans 22 years and still listening cappadonna madafaca i have this cassete in my closset T Pillage

YeldellScientific

Its 2018 and im now 40 yrs old..... but this ish is still πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

CharCharcoffie 2000

Cappa was one of my fav wu members!

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