Prelude
N. Uematsu R. Ohki Lyrics
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All hail to those believin in the real gangsta shit
Cause when it comes to the real niggas
It makes the shit that much harder to deal with
Yeah! Above the Law up in this motherfucker
"Black Mafia" for life
Yo Sweet Talk, tell 'em what the fuck we here for!
Well alright y'all, USC, Compton, Watts
The Woods! All across the motherfuckin USA
Ye though I walk through the the valley of real niggas
I should fear no man or motherfuckin Klan, hear me one
Cause I been to the mountaintops y'all
And I done seen through the eyes of a real nigga
(Yo, what you think about the real niggas 187?)
Yo, they make some of the coldest shit I done never heard!
Yo, for me Km.G I must give it up
To the Ruthless motherfuckin gangsters
Fear no mob!
Because you're scared mon you're scared!
Dem de pussy runnin at y'all scared mon
Bend dem silly bumba claat barber 'til de pussy claat run
BO! BO! BO! BO! BO! Keep Baby-lon on the run, seen!
The real niggas is back, cause there's too many bullshit records out
Niggas fiendin for what we put out
But you don't have to wait no longer
Because the new album is out and the shit is much stronger
So many groups made three albums or more
And that weak-ass shit is still sittin in the record store
They wonder why it never sold
Niggas rappin since the 70's and still never went gold
Our first record sold two million copies
That's because you other motherfuckers are sloppy
You came out street and crossed over
And after that your career is fuckin over
Because of that you're not around
So shut the fuck up and witness the sound of some real niggas
Yeah motherfuckers!
Keepin all you busters on the run in '91
Kick that shit Ren
Most niggas can't understand
And never will if they ain't part of the Ruthless mafia clan
Niggas is dedicated to the streets
With hype fuckin lyrics and the dope-ass beats
The songs will never come soft, because I come off
So don't get in my way cause motherfucker you'll get cut off
And it's somethin you can move your lips to
To wrap around my dick and suck if it fits you
And let me now if you wanna ride
The D-I-C-K, all day that's with no play
Cause ain't no rap group out that I know
That make me wanna listen to the radio
All I hear is motherfuckers tryin to make a comeback
With lovesongs, and that shit is whack
And that's why your ass ain't around
Cause you don't have the motherfuckin sound
Of a real nigga (Yeah motherfuckers!)
It can be challenging to interpret the lyrics of N. Uematsu and R. Ohki's song Prelude without context. This song is very different from their usual compositions, so it is harder to attribute meaning or depth to them. However, the song is generally about the real "gangsta" way of life and how it is superior to the commercialized version being peddled by some artists. The artists speak highly of their dedication to the streets and the ruthlessness of their mafia clan, which they believe makes their music much more authentic.
The lyrics are a tribute to the real gangsta lifestyle, which is much harder to deal with than the commercialized version featured in most rap songs. The artists praise the gangsters and honor the real niggas in the game. They make it clear that their clan is made up of real niggas, and they are not afraid of the mob or the Klan. The song also highlights the weakness of other rap groups whose music does not hold up to the authentic gangsta sound.
One interesting aspect of this song is that it was created as part of the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack. This song features heavily in the game's opening sequence, which shows Shinra Electric Power Company troops invading an underground Mako reactor. Another interesting fact is that other tracks from the soundtrack have a very different vibe, and this track is highly controversial compared to others in the Final Fantasy series. From a chord perspective, this song features heavy bass lines and percussive keys that create a haunting, but alluring melody.
In terms of chords, as with many soundtracks it can be hard to specify a unique key, as chords come and go based on the scenes in the game. However, a simple set of chords are F#m7, B9, CMaj7, G#7. These chords are incredibly simple and create a loop that appears in the background of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
The motherfucking saga continues
The story keeps going.
All hail to those believin in the real gangsta shit
Respect to those who believe in real gangsta rap.
Cause when it comes to the real niggas
It makes the shit that much harder to deal with
Dealing with the real gangsta lifestyle is tough.
Yeah! Above the Law up in this motherfucker
"Black Mafia" for life
Down with the real niggas for life! Ha ha
Yo Sweet Talk, tell 'em what the fuck we here for!
Paying homage to Above the Law and their connection to the "Black Mafia"; expressing loyalty to real gangsta rap; calling out to Sweet Talk to speak up.
Well alright y'all, USC, Compton, Watts
The Woods! All across the motherfuckin USA
Ye though I walk through the the valley of real niggas
I should fear no man or motherfuckin Klan, hear me one
Cause I been to the mountaintops y'all
And I done seen through the eyes of a real nigga
(Yo, what you think about the real niggas 187?)
Listing places where real gangsta lifestyle is prevalent; referencing Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous quote; claiming to have seen the depth of the real life of a gangsta; asking for 187's opinion on the real gangsta lifestyle.
Yo, they make some of the coldest shit I done never heard!
Praising the real niggas for their music.
Yo, for me Km.G I must give it up
To the Ruthless motherfuckin gangsters
Fear no mob!
Showing respect to Ruthless gangsters and acknowledging their fearlessness.
Because you're scared mon you're scared!
Dem de pussy runnin at y'all scared mon
Bend dem silly bumba claat barber 'til de pussy claat run
BO! BO! BO! BO! BO! Keep Baby-lon on the run, seen!
Taunting those who are afraid; urging them to run away; expressing determination to keep law enforcement away.
The real niggas is back, cause there's too many bullshit records out
Niggas fiendin for what we put out
But you don't have to wait no longer
Because the new album is out and the shit is much stronger
Stating that there is a demand for real gangsta rap; announcing the release of a new, stronger album.
So many groups made three albums or more
And that weak-ass shit is still sittin in the record store
They wonder why it never sold
Niggas rappin since the 70's and still never went gold
Our first record sold two million copies
That's because you other motherfuckers are sloppy
You came out street and crossed over
And after that your career is fuckin over
Because of that you're not around
So shut the fuck up and witness the sound of some real niggas
Criticizing mediocre rap; pointing out that some rappers never achieve success despite their experience; boasting about their own success; accusing other rappers of selling out; stating that those who do sell out won't last in the rap game.
Yeah motherfuckers!
Keepin all you busters on the run in '91
Kick that shit Ren
Expressing excitement and determination; urging Ren to continue rapping.
Most niggas can't understand
And never will if they ain't part of the Ruthless mafia clan
Niggas is dedicated to the streets
With hype fuckin lyrics and the dope-ass beats
The songs will never come soft, because I come off
So don't get in my way cause motherfucker you'll get cut off
And it's somethin you can move your lips to
To wrap around my dick and suck if it fits you
And let me now if you wanna ride
The D-I-C-K, all day that's with no play
Cause ain't no rap group out that I know
That make me wanna listen to the radio
All I hear is motherfuckers tryin to make a comeback
With lovesongs, and that shit is whack
And that's why your ass ain't around
Cause you don't have the motherfuckin sound
Of a real nigga (Yeah motherfuckers!)
Acknowledging that not everyone can understand or relate to real gangsta rap; boasting about the authenticity and dedication of Ruthless mafia clan; stating that their music is aggressive and not for the weak; warning those who oppose them; making a crude sexual reference; stating that they do not like mainstream rap; criticizing mainstream rappers for producing love songs; insulting mainstream rappers who don't have what it takes to make real gangsta rap; declaring their own authenticity and superiority.
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