Did U Say That
GZA/Genius Lyrics


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I keep your heart is PZA-pumping, the beat is GZA-jumping

The crowd get wild off my style, they want something

The herds start stomping, the promoters that be fronting

They sue for Cash Rule but the courts they give 'em nothing
Your soundman came with the feedback like we need that

Security's shining flashlights like where the weed at?

Stay in your place, see you guys smoke blowing in your face

And it's hard to stop it once we came to drop it

Who bold enough to challenge this deadly reportation

Of keeping MC's in a hopeless situation

No comparison, if you put the darts side by side

One will weigh out the other like friend next to brother

Try to take cover as the battle comes to a closion

That structure that supported your rap started implosion

Your whole chest and your world caved in

They completely gave in, they just sparks and brave men

Did ya say that?

Record execs wanna push the album way back

And hold out on my advance

They didn't pay that

Producers want seven points

He didn't play that, yo did they say that?

Yo, did he say that?

Record execs wanna push the album way back

And hold back on my advance

They didn't pay that

Producers want seven points

He didn't play that, yo did he say that?

Yo, did he say that?

Raindrops keep falling on your head

So heavy that it's tearing what you're wearing

Ain't caring, so you're hearing what I said

I'm making sure it stick like a stamp you don't lick

Or a snare with no kick, so you know it be authentic

Like the hand-made works of a carpenter

The 64 squares make 'em use a sharpener

Kept a fine point with the lead, then it's thread

On the paper then like cancer it would rapidly spread

This music is addictive but can't live without it

At times you shout it 'The Wu, they be about it'

A strong following with the die-hard supportedly

The loyalty came from the songs that went accordingly

I couldn't be more wrong if I changed the format

Did something different from the most explored rap

Did ya say that?

Record execs wanna push the album way back

And hold out on my advance

They didn't pay that

Producers want seven points

He didn't play that, yo did they say that?

Yo, did he say that?

Record execs wanna push the album way back

And hold back on my advance

They didn't pay that

Producers want seven points

He didn't play that, yo did he say that?

Yo, did he say that?

Positive elevation always correct errors

That's the fire till my Clansmen starts to spread terror

Spin your wig back like we DJ'ing, he ain't playing

My songs set a trap, catch 'em laying

Now we stuck but he's overwhelmed by what he came across

Not to play it is a terrible loss at whose cost?

People wait like never before for the ball to drop

At the gate lined up for a tape to cop

I still run into students banging my first joint

Wrote a essay off the second LP to prove a point

That a rhyme is a terrible thing to waste

Gimmicks and radio, the God don't chase

But I replace your wackness, it shows in your flows

Immaturenesses, all of your hoes, case closed

Most of your strength is in the pocket of your clothes

That you endorse in every rhyme like it's Garbeson robes

Did ya say that?

Record execs wanna push the album way back

And hold out on my advance

They didn't pay that

Producers want seven points

He didn't play that, yo did they say that?

Yo, did he say that?

Record execs wanna push the album way back

And hold back on my advance

They didn't pay that

Producers want seven points

He didn't play that, yo did he say that?





Yo, did he say that?

Overall Meaning

In GZA/Genius's song "Did U Say That", he touches on a variety of important issues in the music industry. He starts off by boasting about his skills as a rapper and how he gets the crowd pumped up with his music. He then goes on to mention how the industry is set up in a way that benefits the record executives and producers, rather than the artists themselves. For example, he talks about how the executives want to push back the album release and withhold his advance, while the producers want more points. This kind of greediness leads to a hopeless situation for many artists.


Throughout the song, GZA/Genius also touches on the addictive nature of music and how it can easily spread like wildfire. He mentions the strong following of Wu-Tang Clan and how their fans are loyal because of the authenticity of their music. He also discusses how the music industry is filled with gimmicks and radio play, which is not what he's about. He wants his music to stand on its own and not be reliant on trends or popular opinion.


Overall, "Did U Say That" is a commentary on the music industry and how it can be difficult for artists to navigate. It sheds light on the greed and manipulation that can be present and how it can affect an artist's career.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep your heart is PZA-pumping, the beat is GZA-jumping
I create music that excites and energizes the listeners, making their hearts pump with the beat.


The crowd get wild off my style, they want something
My music drives the audience crazy and they want more of it.


The herds start stomping, the promoters that be fronting They sue for Cash Rule but the courts they give 'em nothing
The audience becomes aggressive and the promoters resort to suing for damages, but they get little to no compensation in court.


Your soundman came with the feedback like we need that Security's shining flashlights like where the weed at?
The soundman brings feedback and security is searching for drugs, disrupting the vibe of the performance.


Stay in your place, see you guys smoke blowing in your face And it's hard to stop it once we came to drop it
Stay where you are and endure the smoke, as once we start playing music, it's hard to stop the party vibes.


Who bold enough to challenge this deadly reportation Of keeping MC's in a hopeless situation
Who is brave enough to challenge the reputation of the Wu-Tang Clan for keeping other rappers in hopeless positions.


No comparison, if you put the darts side by side One will weigh out the other like friend next to brother
There is no comparison between our music and other rappers, as one is significantly better than the other.


Try to take cover as the battle comes to a closion That structure that supported your rap started implosion
Other rappers should try to hide when they see us approaching, as the credibility of their music starts to crumble under the weight of our superiority.


Your whole chest and your world caved in They completely gave in, they just sparks and brave men Did ya say that?
Other rappers crumble under the pressure of our music and become nothing but faint sparks of their former selves.


Record execs wanna push the album way back And hold out on my advance They didn't pay that Producers want seven points He didn't play that, yo did they say that?
Record executives want to delay our album and hold back our payment. Producers want more financial compensation, but the terms were not agreed upon. Is this true?


Raindrops keep falling on your head So heavy that it's tearing what you're wearing Ain't caring, so you're hearing what I said I'm making sure it stick like a stamp you don't lick
The intensity of our music and message is so great that it's tearing apart your world, and we don't care. Our message will stick with you like a stamp that doesn't need to be licked.


Or a snare with no kick, so you know it be authentic Like the hand-made works of a carpenter The 64 squares make 'em use a sharpener
Our music is authentic, like a snare drum without a kick, and it's like the hand-made work of a carpenter. The 64 squares refer to the chessboard, where one needs to keep sharpening their moves to win.


Kept a fine point with the lead, then it's thread On the paper then like cancer it would rapidly spread This music is addictive but can't live without it At times you shout it 'The Wu, they be about it'
Our music is like a sharp pencil lead or thread on paper that rapidly spreads like cancer. You get addicted to it and can't live without it, and sometimes you shout out, 'The Wu-Tang Clan is all about it.'


A strong following with the die-hard supportedly The loyalty came from the songs that went accordingly I couldn't be more wrong if I changed the format Did something different from the most explored rap Did ya say that?
Our music has a dedicated following of loyal fans who appreciate our consistent style. It would be a mistake to change our format or try something different. Did someone suggest this?


Positive elevation always correct errors That's the fire till my Clansmen starts to spread terror Spin your wig back like we DJ'ing, he ain't playing My songs set a trap, catch 'em laying
Positive growth can correct mistakes, and it's the fuel that makes the Wu-Tang Clan unleash terror. We will make you spin your wig with our music, and trap you in our message.


Now we stuck but he's overwhelmed by what he came across Not to play it is a terrible loss at whose cost? People wait like never before for the ball to drop At the gate lined up for a tape to cop
People are captivated by our music and it's a loss if you don't play it. People are eagerly waiting for our music to drop and are lined up to buy it.


I still run into students banging my first joint Wrote a essay off the second LP to prove a point That a rhyme is a terrible thing to waste Gimmicks and radio, the God don't chase
Students still listen to my first song and wrote essays about my second album to prove a point that a good verse shouldn't be wasted on gimmicks and radio play. Wu-Tang Clan doesn't follow radio trends as it's below our standards.


But I replace your wackness, it shows in your flows Immaturenesses, all of your hoes, case closed Most of your strength is in the pocket of your clothes That you endorse in every rhyme like it's Garbeson robes Did ya say that?
I replace your bad music, and it's apparent in your poor rap flows and your lack of maturity. Your strength comes from your wealth, which you endorse in every song. Is that true?




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