Ruff Riders Anthem
DJ Clue Lyrics

This thing right here (yeah)
This song specifically

Is for my peoples in the streets (ha, ha)
Dedicated to the people living in the rough neighborhoods

And this thing right here (Ruff Ryders)
The Ruff Ryders crew and their movement

Will get your ass off your feet (remix, c'mon)
Will make you dance and get excited

They call me Drag-On, when it's time to bomb
My name is Drag-On and I'm known for explosive performances

I burn 'em all, 'til they all say turn 'em off
I dominate the competition until they give up

'cause these chips, I'ma run 'em all (ha, ha)
I'm going to attain all the success and wealth

Chickenheads, know I, be the Colonel
Even the promiscuous women know I'm in charge like a Colonel

'cause I burn eternal, mixed with the inferno
My talent and passion is unstoppable

So be careful, 'fore I burn you (yeah)
You should watch out before I outshine and outperform you

You better learn dude
You should acquire knowledge and improve your skills

yeah I heard you but I'ma hurt you
I acknowledge your existence, but I will still defeat you

but you don't know? My versatile, is a virtue
You're unaware that my versatility is a valuable characteristic

Ruff Ryders be the team, which means
Ruff Ryders is a united group, implying

A lot cream, lot of schemes
We have a lot of money and plans

Lot of beams to make your stock drop, right on the seams
We have the power to bring down your success and expose your weaknesses

Nigga here is too hot and too much for you to touch
We are too skilled and influential for you to compete with

Better tell your man 'cause I'm too tough
You should inform your associates that I am a formidable opponent

Indubitably, too dust
Without a doubt, we will defeat and surpass you

Do you bust? 'cause we do
Do you produce successful results? Because we certainly do

You need to ask the people, but quietly
You should seek validation from others, but discreetly

But they don't believe until they leave violently
People won't acknowledge our superiority until they are forced to accept it through aggressive means

Is you buying this?
Are you accepting and understanding this information?

'cause niggas that purchased is under the dirt kid
Those who disagree with or challenge us will face negative consequences

They call me Drag-On, I'm the youngest but get bonkers (uh-huh)
I'm known as Drag-On, the youngest member of the crew, but I still bring intense energy

Collabo' wit My dawgs from Yonkers
Collaborating with my friends from Yonkers

But this Bronx bomber's spittin' flame
As a rapper from the Bronx, I'm delivering fiery lyrics

So you better wear your armor, flame on
I'm warning you to be prepared and ready because I will attack relentlessly

My dawgs gon' stop, your dawgs gon' drop
Our crew will overpower and defeat your crew

And then we gon' shut 'em down, open up shop
After defeating you, we will establish our dominance and take control

First we had 'em like, "Oh", now they like, "No"
Initially, people were impressed and excited, but now they are hesitant and resistant

What, baby, that's how Ruff Ryders roll
That's the way our group operates and attains success

When I pop up, I lock shop up, pull the drop up
When I appear, I close down the competition, showcasing my impressive car

Park a block up, hit the alarm, put the top up
I park near the area, activate the car's security system, and cover the convertible top

Stash the 'dro in my sock then pull my sock up
I conceal drugs in my sock and adjust it for a secure fit

And keep the burner but if it's hot put my Glock up
I carry a gun, but if the situation is dangerous, I hide it

You know what I'm about, slidin' off get my cock sucked
You're aware of my lifestyle, I casually engage in sexual activities

Or writin' rhymes, watching Scarface in the hot tub
I spend my time either crafting lyrics or enjoying leisure activities like watching Scarface in a hot tub

What you wanna bet when I pull it out
If we make a wager and I reveal my skills or resources

If you don't shout that every bullet'll go in and out (woo)
If you don't express your awe and admiration, nothing will impress you

Who you know besides 'Kiss take the piss in the bottle of Crist'?
Who else, besides 'Kiss, would urinate in a bottle of Cristal champagne?

And then give it to a modeling bitch
And then offer it to a glamorous woman

And you like your watch plain, I'ma flood mine
You prefer a simple watch, but I prefer to adorn mine with diamonds

Alligator bloodline trained to find coke and bite one time (Clue)
I come from a lineage that is skilled at detecting drugs and punishing those involved

Y'all niggas ain't hearin' me out, 'til I pop up
You don't truly understand or acknowledge me until I make an appearance

Appear in your house, clearin' it out, holiday style
I show up at your home, causing chaos and destruction, similar to a holiday celebration

Everybody actin' violent and wild
Everyone behaves aggressively and chaotically

Snatch the wife silence the child, that's how we move
We capture and intimidate family members to demonstrate our power

Kill me, my man kill you, that's how you lose
If you try to retaliate against me, someone in my crew will eliminate you

I Ruff Ryde, I don't like to slide felt that I slipped
I represent Ruff Ryders, and I don't like to lose or make mistakes

and the gun's only helpin' the clip
My weapon is only assisting the ammunition

And the clip's only helpin' my hand
The ammunition is only enhancing my control and accuracy

And like who the fuck is helpin' your man?
And who is supporting and protecting your associate?

When I cock back and hop out the van
When I prepare my weapon and exit the vehicle

Double R, get a job, play the shit in the car
Representing Ruff Ryders, find employment, and blast our music in the car

Hit a party start a fight at the bar, and snatch your R
Attend a party and initiate a brawl at the bar, stealing your reputation and possessions

Sell your shit for some coke and get the fuck out of Dodge
Trade your belongings for drugs and quickly leave the area

Guess you figured that my niggas, flippers, pullin' triggers
I assume you realized that my crew consists of expert hustlers who are not afraid to use firearms

News team crowd around, tryin' to flick a picture
Journalists gather, attempting to capture a photo or video

Get witcha, this bitch from Illadelph marches quicker
Come closer, this woman from Philadelphia moves and acts quickly

Nigga not makin' sense, better stay up off the liquor
If someone is behaving illogically, they should avoid alcohol

Blonde bombshell, caramel, heavy spender
An attractive woman with blonde hair and light brown skin, who spends a lot of money

Groups be sayin I'm they sister, hush ya mouth 'fore I hit ya
People falsely claim to be associated with me, so be quiet before I physically assault you

Stickin' in wiseguys, fake thugs, and bullshitters
Targeting and exposing individuals who pretend to be tough and deceitful

Take you for a ride, cover up your eye, then I get ya
I will deceive and harm you, leaving you injured and vulnerable

Used to be shyer, now I'ma Ruff Ryder
I used to be more reserved, but now I am embracing the Ruff Ryders lifestyle

Big niggas play me close, when they used to ride by her
Intimidating individuals pay close attention to me, as they previously overlooked me

Snatchin' up your figures, frontin', know you dig us
Taking your possessions while you pretend to be friendly, knowing that you admire us

Haters, screamin, "Who that bitch?"
Detractors express confusion and anger, wondering who this woman is

Mind your business nigga (uhh, uhh)
You should focus on your own affairs and not concern yourself with me

And X is gonna hit y'all niggas hard, leave y'all niggas scarred
DMX will aggressively attack and heavily impact his opponents, causing lasting damage

Fuckin with the Dog when you fuckin' with the God
If you challenge or provoke DMX, you are also challenging a higher power

Rip y'all niggas off, faggot niggas soft
DMX will exploit and take advantage of weak, inferior individuals

Remember me from up North? I had you scared to cough
You should recall encountering DMX in prison, where his presence instilled fear and prevented any disruption

My name is ringin' bells in penitentiary cells
DMX's reputation and name are known and respected among incarcerated individuals

I'm making thugs rebel, ain't hard to tell
DMX's influence causes rebels and criminals to act out, and this fact is obvious

You never really wanted it, so the mic you jumped in front of it
You never truly desired success as a rapper, so you hastily seized an opportunity to perform

Outta sixteen shots I'ma hit, which one of you niggas am I gonna get? (come on)
Out of sixteen bars in a rap verse, DMX will deliver impactful lines, directly targeting and challenging his opponents

Thought you knew what I was gonna spit, this time with this rhyme
You may have anticipated my lyrics in the past, but this time I have a surprise for you

But by the end of it, y'all niggas is gon' be like, "Yo, X ripped it"
However, after hearing the entire verse, you will acknowledge DMX's lyrical prowess and admit that he delivered an exceptional performance

Did my thing as usual, it's never gon' stop
DMX consistently delivers impressive performances and his success will continue indefinitely

Them cats can't be for real, I got this shit locked (come on)
Those individuals can't be legitimate artists because DMX has established dominance and control

Is that a game or a joke? Say the name or get smoked
Is this a serious challenge or a mockery? If you don't mention the right name, you will face consequences

Simple as that, simple as black, to the throat (come on)
It's as straightforward as that, as simple as something black being forced down your throat

Hit 'em all up to the coat, now you losin' your life
Attack everyone associated with you, causing you to suffer and potentially lose your life

(Grr) A dog is a dog for life (enough)
The aggression and loyalty of a dog is an inherent characteristic that lasts a lifetime