When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, the Wu-Tang Clan's fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts his double-edged rhyme flow mirrors the skill and precise technique of one who works with fine ceramics. GZA's metaphoric and multi-layered lyrics are often touted by critics as his rap name implies; genius.
Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in every borough of New York City, The GZA's workmanship can be found three albums deep with classics dating back to 1991 including the albums Words From The Genius, the gold-selling Liquid Swords and Beneath The Surface. Before his days of microphone notoriety, GZA found himself, during the early ages of rap music, travelling throughout New York City sharpening his rap skills in scattered rhyme battles. "I've studied rap in every borough," the GZA says proudly. "I've been rhyming before a lot of these cats out here were born. We've [Wu Tang Clan] always drank, ate and slept hip-hop. I love it." On his latest blockbuster album Legend Of The Liquid Sword, The GZA makes reference to his hip- hop foundation on the reflective Fam (Members Only) "I grew up around B-Boys, DJs, MCs, through rap, never thinking in ways of TV," the Genius raps. "It was strictly all about magnificent rhyme clout."
During GZA's travels, he encountered other rap veterans that recognized his promise and helped to nurture his talent. "I watched a lot of people come up that are big now," Genius says earnestly. "I used to make demo tapes with cats that rocked with Russell Simmons and people like that. The history goes so far back; I've always been really focused on writing dope rhymes."
The GZA's dream of perfection has been realized once again on his fourth album to date. Legend Of The Liquid Sword not only regains the powerful momentum started by the last three releases, it adds to the Genius' verbal legacy with uncompromising integrity. Heat-seeking darts like the introspective, Auto Bio where GZA breaks down the elements of his life that created the man he is and the crime thriller Luminal.
What has always set The GZA apart from the ordinary is his ability to create complex images with simple context. In the same way it's said that a picture is worth a thousand words, Genius assembles his words to create thousands of vivid pictures. "I don't like to just be simple," he explains. "Even though some of my stuff can seem simple at times, I like to write in a way that when you listen to it over and over again, you hear something new and it requires you to think." Legend Of The Liquid Sword does just that. Whether the listener gets captured by the vocal acrobatics of Santi White (who has written songs for Res) on GZA's Stay In Line or the authentic old school soul production on the masterpiece Animal Planet, Genius weaves satisfying brain food through his lyrics. In his phenomenally cerebral use of metaphors, The Genius flawlessly equates human city dwellers to animals in the jungle onAnimal Planet , which was produced by rhythm doctor Bink (who has produced heavyweight joints for Fat Joe, Nate Dogg, Mr. Cheeks and Faith Evans). With beats by fellow Wu Tang brother RZA, Jaz-O (Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album), DJ Muggs (who has produced for Cypress Hill, Mobb Deep), Wu producer Mathematics (Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Sunz of Man), Arabian Knight and other sonic masterminds, GZA's talents come across even heavier. On the adrenaline raising Hip Hop call to arms, Knock, Knock (the album's shining debut single), The GZA asks on the chorus, "knock, knock, who the f*** is banging at my door, is it abstract, commercial or hardcore?" In his signature way of ill rhyme construction, GZA further defines the parameters of whatrap music should be.
Don't call GZA's comeback just a comeback, it's a return of an entirely revolutionary thought process. "When we did Back In The Game on the Wu-Tang Iron Flag album, I did a verse about gambling," he explains solidly. "I didn't want to be 'back in the game' or 'back on the block,' that's typical. I made it all metaphorical." It's those same metaphors that makes the Genius' liquid sword a living legend in it's own time.
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Come Do Me
GZA/Genius Lyrics
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Then I see this lady with a hellafied body
With a pair of bedroom eyes that were clocking The Genius
Well, you see what I mean is
She had the look as if she was attracted
To me so what I did, I reacted
In a manner to show that I was feeling the same
Now check out the game
I'm on a chase and you're the one that I'm pursuing
She said it's the pleasure Genius, I'm doing kinda fine
But what's on your mind?
I said
[CHORUS:]
Girl
Come Do Me
I said sexy, where you live over yonda
What's your name?
She said it's Yolanda
She said she knew me from back in the days
And that I had her running on a wild sex craze
I said now you're kinda big and well-developed
And parts of your body just made my head swell up
She said her feelings were so deep for me
To the point where she wanted to sleep with me
I said c'mon babe, I know you're jokin'
She said if I'm jokin' you must be smokin'
I said the only think I wanna be smokin' is your boots
And she said "I hear ya troop"
And just from that little bit of conversation
It put my hormones into activation
The whole thing just went to my head
As I held her hands and said
Baby, come do me
Hey good looking how many times may I say
That your gorgeous smile takes my breath away
Your soft warm little voice is very pleasing
And your tight mini-skirt is kind teasing
Me, it makes me wanna do the nasty
And you got the look of being very classy
So go ahead and whip it on me
As Latifah said,"gimme that body"
So you see right there I desire you
I'm not a pimp and I don't want to hire you
Cuase that's not what The Genius is about
Let my love slide in and never slip out
In "Come Do Me," GZA/Genius recounts a chance encounter with a woman at a party. She catches his attention with her stunning body and seductive gaze, and he approaches her in an attempt to reciprocate her interest. The woman reveals that they have met before and that she had feelings for him at the time, which reignites his desire for her. GZA/Genius uses playful and suggestive language throughout the song, invoking his sexual desire for the woman. However, he also makes it clear that he respects her and isn't interested in a transactional relationship, instead just wanting to explore their mutual desire for each other.
While on the surface, "Come Do Me" may seem like a straightforward ode to sexual desire, there are other layers to the lyrics that are worth exploring. First, GZA/Genius uses playful and almost childlike language when speaking to the woman. He refers to himself as "The Genius" and calls her "lovely," which puts him in a vulnerable, almost innocent light. Second, he expresses admiration for the woman beyond her physical appearance, complementing her "gorgeous smile," "soft warm little voice," and "classy" demeanor. Third, GZA/Genius approaches the woman with a sense of mutual respect and care, noting that he doesn't want to "hire" her and that he wants their connection to be grounded in genuine affection.
Overall, "Come Do Me" is a complex and multifaceted song that explores themes of desire, respect, vulnerability, and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am loungin' at a hype party
I am relaxing at a lively gathering
Then I see this lady with a hellafied body
I see an attractive woman with an exceptional physique
With a pair of bedroom eyes that were clocking The Genius
This woman has seductive eyes that are looking at me with interest
Well, you see what I mean is
What I'm trying to say is
She had the look as if she was attracted
She gave me a look that suggested she was interested
To me so what I did, I reacted
I responded to her with interest
In a manner to show that I was feeling the same
I responded in a way that demonstrated my mutual attraction
Now check out the game
Now observe what happens next
I said lovely, I be The Genius and how ya doing?
I introduced myself and asked how she was doing
I'm on a chase and you're the one that I'm pursuing
I expressed my interest in pursuing her romantically
She said it's the pleasure Genius, I'm doing kinda fine
She greeted me and said she was doing well
But what's on your mind?
What are you thinking about?
I said
I responded
Girl
Hey there female
Come Do Me
Let's have sex
I said sexy, where you live over yonda
I called her attractive and asked where she lives
What's your name?
What is your name?
She said it's Yolanda
She told me her name is Yolanda
She said she knew me from back in the days
She informed me that she knew me from the past
And that I had her running on a wild sex craze
She said that I had made her sexually aroused in the past
I said now you're kinda big and well-developed
I complimented her curvy figure
And parts of your body just made my head swell up
I am aroused by certain areas of her body
She said her feelings were so deep for me
She expressed her strong feelings of attraction towards me
To the point where she wanted to sleep with me
She desired to have sexual intercourse with me
I said c'mon babe, I know you're jokin'
I didn't take her seriously and thought she was joking
She said if I'm jokin' you must be smokin'
She countered my comment with a playful response
I said the only think I wanna be smokin' is your boots
I made a suggestive statement about wanting to have sex with her
And she said "I hear ya troop"
She acknowledged my statement in agreement
And just from that little bit of conversation
Even just from that brief exchange
It put my hormones into activation
It aroused me sexually
The whole thing just went to my head
I became overly infatuated with her
As I held her hands and said
While I held her hands and spoke
Baby, come do me
Let's have sex, baby
Hey good looking how many times may I say
Hey there beautiful, how many times do I have to say
That your gorgeous smile takes my breath away
Your stunning smile is so captivating to me
Your soft warm little voice is very pleasing
Your gentle and comforting voice is attractive to me
And your tight mini-skirt is kind teasing
Your revealing mini-skirt is arousing me
Me, it makes me wanna do the nasty
It makes me want to engage in sexual activity
And you got the look of being very classy
You have an air of sophistication and elegance
So go ahead and whip it on me
Please seduce me, turn me on sexually
As Latifah said, "gimme that body"
Like Queen Latifah once said, give me your body
So you see right there I desire you
You can tell from what I'm saying that I want you
I'm not a pimp and I don't want to hire you
I'm not a pimp and I don't want to pay for sex
Cause that's not what The Genius is about
I don't want to engage in prostitution because that's not who I am
Let my love slide in and never slip out
Let me express my love and have a long-lasting relationship with you
Contributed by Henry N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Justin Coombes
I don't care what anyone says, I love this tune. Ideally if it was released a few years before it was it should of been on the Juice soundtrack.
Montre Anderson
And what's crazy is he STILL got that Razor sharp GZA flow.
Smooth Operator
I'm pumpin' this & Pass The Bone LOUD daily!! 🔊🔊🔊
RaeRae Jeru
You're not the only one. This tune's a banga. Got that 90's flava and a nice bassline. You can also get ur groove on to this. Nothing wrong with liking the hard Wu sound and this ol' funky sound. This tune is proof that Gza has always been on point!!!
Enrique Guzman
I genuinely love this song. It's catchy. 😭
sebastian z
This is how to make a respectful radio hit not ohh we love you Raheem lol
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@JohnBug 13 lol no
JohnBug 13
Dude what this is awesome but so is Prince Rakeem
Adam M
But that is still my favourite
Vasi27
Thanks to this song and his record label wanting him to be mainstream,We were graced with Wu Tang and Gravediggaz