Baggage Handlers ft. Raekwon
J Dilla feat. Busta Rhymes Lyrics


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(featuring Busta Rhymes)

[Intro: sample from Scarface]
You got to be kiddin', five hundred?
Who you think we are, baggage handlers?
The goin' rate on a boat, is a thousand a night, man
You know that (first you got to work your way up to 500, cedigo)
Ok, what I did for you guys in Freedomtown, what was that?

[Raekwon]
Return of the kitchen kid, with the axe
All I know is real detail, coke, lasagna and them E pills
Million dollar merchandise, we on, get ya groove back
A hundred yukons, we all moving crack
All my soldiers got big rank, pa, Sicily money
Y'all had a bitch that got pregnant in Iraq
What's the movement? Superman money in the Ooh building
A few dudes who make a lotta rules sayin' 'you get it'
Right, wavy hair, all my niggaz is polic'
You stay off the roof, or jakes see the crib
No snitchin', this Amityville detention
Might fuck around, get caught, or shot down, play position
Yeah, here they come, sizin' them up, you know my status
This is raw way, lookin' in his eyes, and he butt
Yo, what's happenin'? I heard you got the streets back, captain
Yup, all niggaz is dead, unless they team clappin' something
He felt the generals plans, recognize, we going all out
I might throw three in his man
Had the slick look, looking all Cubaned up
Don't get it twisted, nigga we'll swiss swish you up, what?

[Chorus: Raekwon (Busta Rhymes)]
From all day to morn', noon, night
Recognize we gotta re-up (Yo, it's Cuban Link 2, motherfucker)
You all listen, pay attention
Word to the team, we gonna key up (Yo, it's Cuban Link 2, motherfucker)
Get ya birds off, playground
Yo, stay out my business, you gon' see us (Yo, it's Cuban Link 2, motherfucker)
For all them real Cash Rule Everything Around Me
Niggaz get y'all stee up (Yo, it's Cuban Link 2, motherfucker)

[Raekwon]
The kid that endorse Maxmaris, shorty show support
Take your sweatpants off, fix your mascara
Four hundred nineteen ounces, out in Long Island
Twelve strong bitches that's real, who not scared of housing
Yes, throw on them raccoon, chinchilla feathers
Let it drag on my boots, the jean burned leather
Jog through the back of the building, drop the L
Got the scope on your nosey ass mother, fuckin' up sales
Forty karat locked in, bowtie, chillin' at the Democrat party
Yo, Chef, your coat, got it poppin'
Coming soon, Purple Tape, circle up the city let 'em know I'm back
Four hundred bricks, and yup, the kids stance
Sponsored by my cousin in Stan', maintainin'
Got the call from Tony Young Montana, my son campaignin'
Yup, I'm not no fuckin' bellboy, I war anything out there
The ring is mine, you can tell Roy
That's when I was hit with the call, your whole motto is get tour
Drug rap owner, you will rip all
Live like the pope, and get a big hall
Flipped them a claren, the front, like the Jag back like the store

[Chorus]

[Outro: Raekwon (Scarface sample)]
Yea, we back in the motherfuckin' staircase, nigga
You know that kid is coming, Cuban Linx, nigga
Louis Rich, the signature, bitch




(Every dog has his day, huh, Mel?
You wanna job Ernie? Ok, then, you call me tomorrow)

Overall Meaning

The song "Baggage Handlers" is a collaboration between three artists - J Dilla, Busta Rhymes, and Raekwon, and is a part of Raekwon's album "Cuban Link II." The first few lines in the song are a sample from the movie "Scarface" and set the tone for the lyrics that follow. Raekwon kicks off the song with his verse about the drug game and how he's well-versed in it. He talks about his merchandise and soldiers, all of whom are making a lot of money in the drug business. He emphasizes that he's against snitching and talks about how he's looking forward to his big plans. His verse shows a high level of confidence in his business and the people he's working within it.


The chorus is a combination of Raekwon and Busta Rhymes' voices, in which they both talk about the drug business and how they're going to survive and thrive. Raekwon's verse showcases his expertise in the drug business and how he's determined to raise himself up to a higher level. Busta Rhymes' flow is equally confident and strong, and he focuses on how the drug business is a tough job, but he's willing to pay the price. With "Baggage Handlers," J Dilla, Busta Rhymes, and Raekwon managed to create a song that's both serious and intense, with strong verses and catchy beats.


Line by Line Meaning

You got to be kiddin', five hundred?
Are you serious? The offered price is only five hundred?


Who you think we are, baggage handlers?
We are not cheap laborers in a transport service.


The goin' rate on a boat, is a thousand a night, man
The standard price for a boat is one thousand dollars per night.


You know that (first you got to work your way up to 500, cedigo)
You must start somewhere, work hard, and move up to earn more than five hundred dollars.


Ok, what I did for you guys in Freedomtown, what was that?
What do you think I did for you in Freedomtown that was worth less than five hundred dollars?


Return of the kitchen kid, with the axe
I'm back to business with my knife and cooking expertise.


All I know is real detail, coke, lasagna and them E pills
I only know in-depth cooking techniques, how to make cocaine, lasagna, and ecstasy pills.


Million dollar merchandise, we on, get ya groove back
We are into selling high-value products, and let's regain our momentum.


A hundred yukons, we all moving crack
A hundred GMC Yukon cars are all distributing cocaine.


All my soldiers got big rank, pa, Sicily money
All my men have an important position, father, and the wealth of Sicily.


Y'all had a bitch that got pregnant in Iraq
You had a woman who got pregnant while deployed in Iraq, making you lose your focus.


What's the movement? Superman money in the Ooh building
What are the actions to take? Attaining large amounts of cash in an upscale building.


A few dudes who make a lotta rules sayin' 'you get it'
Some people who set many regulations are saying, 'You can have it.'


Right, wavy hair, all my niggaz is polic'
Ok, I see you have straight hair, and all my guys are either police officers or have authority.


You stay off the roof, or jakes see the crib
Don't stay on the roof, or police officers will discover our location.


No snitchin', this Amityville detention
No one must tell information, and it's like being imprisoned in Amityville, the movie.


Might fuck around, get caught, or shot down, play position
Being complacent might lead to getting in trouble, caught, or killed, so be watchful.


Yeah, here they come, sizin' them up, you know my status
Yes, they're coming, judging them, and you know my reputation.


This is raw way, lookin' in his eyes, and he butt
This is the crude way, staring into his eyes and reading his mind.


Yo, what's happenin'? I heard you got the streets back, captain
Hey, what's going on? I heard you've restored control over the streets, captain.


Yup, all niggaz is dead, unless they team clappin' something
Yes, anyone who opposes us is doomed to die, unless they retaliate fiercely.


He felt the generals plans, recognize, we going all out
He sensed the commanders' strategies, and we will go all in.


I might throw three in his man
I might kill three men in his crew.


Had the slick look, looking all Cubaned up
I had an impressive look, well-dressed like a Cuban.


Don't get it twisted, nigga we'll swiss swish you up, what?
Don't misunderstand; we will kill you without hesitation, understand?


From all day to morn', noon, night
From the start of the day until nighttime.


Recognize we gotta re-up
Understand that we need to restock our supplies.


You all listen, pay attention
All of you, listen to me, and focus.


Word to the team, we gonna key up
A message to the group, we'll switch into high gear.


Get ya birds off, playground
Sell your stash of drugs, in a public place.


Yo, stay out my business, you gon' see us
Hey, don't interfere with my affair, or you'll face the consequences.


For all them real Cash Rule Everything Around Me
All those who genuinely believe in the phrase 'Cash Rules Everything Around Me.'


Niggaz get y'all stee up
Guys, get yourselves together and be watchful.


The kid that endorse Maxmaris, shorty show support
That boy that supports Maxmaris clothing, young lady, show your admiration.


Take your sweatpants off, fix your mascara
Remove your casual clothing, and enhance your makeup appearance.


Four hundred nineteen ounces, out in Long Island
Four hundred and nineteen ounces of a substance are available in Long Island.


Twelve strong bitches that's real, who not scared of housing
Twelve fearless and robust women who are not afraid of arrest or imprisonment.


Yes, throw on them raccoon, chinchilla feathers
Yes, put on those fancy and expensive footwear decorations.


Let it drag on my boots, the jean burned leather
Let the clothing decoration trail on my boots, damaging the denim leather.


Jog through the back of the building, drop the L
Jog through the rear part of the edifice, and discard the L-shaped joint.


Got the scope on your nosey ass mother, fuckin' up sales
I'm watching that nosy woman who's sabotaging our drug transactions.


Forty karat locked in, bowtie, chillin' at the Democrat party
Forty-karat gold possession in a fixed location, wearing a bowtie, relaxed at the Democrat party.


Yo, Chef, your coat, got it poppin'
Hey, Chef, you're looking sharp in that coat, impressive.


Coming soon, Purple Tape, circle up the city let 'em know I'm back
The Purple Tape will be released soon, let's announce it all over the city that I'm back.


Four hundred bricks, and yup, the kids stance
Four hundred drug packages, and yes, the children are in their position.


Sponsored by my cousin in Stan', maintainin'
Supported by my cousin in Afghanistan, and we're in control.


Got the call from Tony Young Montana, my son campaignin'
Tony Young Montana called me, and my son had a successful campaign.


Yup, I'm not no fuckin' bellboy, I war anything out there
Yes, I'm not a porter, I'm up for any challenge or war-like situation.


The ring is mine, you can tell Roy
I own the championship ring, and you can inform Roy.


That's when I was hit with the call, your whole motto is get tour
That's when I received the call, your only goal is to tour and make money.


Drug rap owner, you will rip all
As a drug executioner, you will destroy everything and everyone you target.


Live like the pope, and get a big hall
Live like the leader of the Catholic Church and achieve more extensive influence.


Flipped them a claren, the front, like the Jag back like the store
Gave them a McLaren vehicle with the front resembling a Jaguar and the back looking like a store's entrance.


Louis Rich, the signature, bitch
Louis Rich, the well-known sign, my friend.


(Every dog has his day, huh, Mel?
(Every man gets a chance to shine, right, Mel?


You wanna job Ernie? Ok, then, you call me tomorrow)
Do you want employment, Ernie? Alright then, contact me tomorrow.




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Comments from YouTube:

@pastense

Such a RZA vibe with Dilla on the mathematics behind it!

@leejackson3500

THIS JOINT ROCK FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SamSeven214

Just bought Fantastic Vol. 2 and heard this in a snippet right before Thelonious started... Yo, can't even start to explain how hyped I was

@suntimes9465

J Dilla Banger man Raekown, Bustah Bust KanYE said I wished I had Bustah Rhymes Voice!.

@travonbakez

Heat

@hippieh0p

I love this track so much, can't believe it didn't make the album. The vocals and groove create a sense of drama that makes me feel like I'm in an action movie.

I know the loop is also the intro to Dilla's Thelonious but is it a sample from something else?

@GottiBoyz14

One of his finest singles...

@lukeniwollo7680

This was released back in 2006-2007.

@michaelbrown6761

Thelonious!!!

@servantofyahhopeful-elect8744

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