Cuttin' Headz
Ol' Dirty Bastard Lyrics


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Here it is
Where's it at?
In the back
Got a stack
The Dirty Bastard
Yo you Bastard flip the phat track
Here I go, here I go, whether friend whether foe
Let them know that I flow over the rainbow
Hit the deck
Aw, yep, (ch-ch plow) from the Tek, takin' heads, takin' necks
What the fuck they expect?
I don't know
I don't care
I won't fall
I won't stare at a ho, less I know that I'm going to the mo-
T-t-tel, 'cause I'm lousy, technique is drowsy
Stop tryin' to foul me
Sayin' that we're lousy
But I'm a tyrant, defiant, walkin' New York Giant
President of the Wu
But I'm also a client
It's the Wu, what, you knew what, you do what, what, who, what, what
I don't give a flying fuck
About a chump, 'cause this heart only pumps cool-Aid
Snatch a kid by the braids, and cut his head off

Rhymes is rugged like burnt buildings in Harlem
The Ol' Dirty Bastard from the Temple of Shaolin
Dirty to the brain like drops of acid rain
Clang, clang, clang, rhymes pluckin' at your brain
So take a sip from the cup of death
And when you're shaking my right hand, I'll stab you with the left
(Whirr whirr whir!) Red alert! Red alert!
Ason comin' straight from the dirt
Once I go berzerk, mad brothers got hurt
Nuthin' new in ninety-two
It's time to do the work
Trails of vatos scream once I hop on the scene
And fear the return of the fatal flying guillotine
Mr. Milli, that means I'm also militant
Don't wear no suit and tie, I'm no gentleman
Gettin' laid, takin' heads, that's my hobby
Punch a brother in the face who call me Robbie
I be the RZA, call me that 'cause
Never liked the name I received from my poppa




Dirty deluxe, yo, I'm huntin' for ducks
Snatchin' devils up by the hair, then cut his head off

Overall Meaning

In "Cuttin' Headz," Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) reflects on his lyrical ability and presence as a member of Wu-Tang Clan. He starts off by introducing himself and acknowledging that he's got stacks of dope rhymes. ODB then proceeds to flaunt his skill by flowing over the rainbow with his signature dirty style. The artist then changes gears, boasting that he won't back down from any confrontation and will lay waste to anyone who challenges him. He also points out that he's the President of Wu-Tang but is also a client, suggesting that he's not above the law.


Overall, the song captures ODB's bravado and his willingness to speak his mind. He is also very proud of his Wu-Tang roots, as he mentions the group several times in the song. In a way, "Cuttin' Headz" appears to be a showcase of his lyrical prowess and a reminder to others that he's not one to mess with.


Line by Line Meaning

Here it is
I have arrived and am ready to perform


Where's it at?
Where is the music, the performance or the party taking place?


In the back
The music or the party is taking place in the back of the building


Got a stack
I have a lot of money


The Dirty Bastard
I am the rapper known as Ol' Dirty Bastard


Yo you Bastard flip the phat track
DJ, please play a good song for me to rap to


Here I go, here I go, whether friend whether foe
I am ready to perform for anyone, whether they are a friend or an enemy


Let them know that I flow over the rainbow
I am an incredible rapper with a unique talent that can take me anywhere


Hit the deck
Get ready for danger


Aw, yep, (ch-ch plow) from the Tek, takin' heads, takin' necks
I am using my gun to kill people and chop off their heads and necks


What the fuck they expect?
People should already know I will do this, it is not surprising


I don't know
I really have no idea


I don't care
I do not have any interest in this situation


I won't fall
I am unbreakable and cannot be defeated


I won't stare at a ho, less I know that I'm going to the mo-
I will not waste my time on a girl unless I know I am going to have sex with her later


T-t-tel, 'cause I'm lousy, technique is drowsy
I am going to a motel to have sex, because I am not good at it and it will make me tired


Stop tryin' to foul me
Stop trying to trick me


Sayin' that we're lousy
Pretending that we are bad


But I'm a tyrant, defiant, walkin' New York Giant
I am powerful and independent, a big presence in New York


President of the Wu
I am a leader of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan


But I'm also a client
I am also a customer of drugs


It's the Wu, what, you knew what, you do what, what, who, what, what
This is Wu-Tang Clan, you already know what we do and who we are


I don't give a flying fuck
I do not care at all


About a chump, 'cause this heart only pumps cool-Aid
I do not care about a weak or stupid person, because I am strong and cool


Snatch a kid by the braids, and cut his head off
I will grab a young person by their hair and kill them by cutting their head off


Rhymes is rugged like burnt buildings in Harlem
My rapping style is rough and tough, like the burnt-down buildings in Harlem


The Ol' Dirty Bastard from the Temple of Shaolin
I am Ol' Dirty Bastard, and I come from the Temple of Shaolin, which is a reference to Wu-Tang Clan's Kung Fu influence


Dirty to the brain like drops of acid rain
My influence is toxic and damaging, like acid rain


Clang, clang, clang, rhymes pluckin' at your brain
My rhymes are so powerful that they will stick in your head and be hard to forget


So take a sip from the cup of death
Try my deadly rhymes, they will destroy you


And when you're shaking my right hand, I'll stab you with the left
I will take advantage of your trust and friendship by betraying you


(Whirr whirr whir!) Red alert! Red alert!
Danger is coming, get ready!


Ason comin' straight from the dirt
I am Ol' Dirty Bastard, and I come from the inner city


Once I go berzerk, mad brothers got hurt
I will become extremely angry and violent, and other people will get hurt


Nuthin' new in ninety-two
This is a reference to the fact that the song was released in 1992, and it means that nothing has changed in the world since then


It's time to do the work
It is time to put in effort and make a change in the world


Trails of vatos scream once I hop on the scene
Gangs of young men scream when I show up, because they know I am dangerous


And fear the return of the fatal flying guillotine
My violence is infamous, and people fear it like the return of a mythical weapon


Mr. Milli, that means I'm also militant
I am a violent person, and that is what 'Milli' means


Don't wear no suit and tie, I'm no gentleman
I am not polite or formal, and I do not dress up


Gettin' laid, takin' heads, that's my hobby
My hobbies are sex and violence


Punch a brother in the face who call me Robbie
I will violently attack someone if they call me by my real name, Robert


I be the RZA, call me that 'cause
I am also known as the rapper RZA, and I prefer that name


Never liked the name I received from my poppa
I do not like my given name, Robert


Dirty deluxe, yo, I'm huntin' for ducks
I am looking for weak and vulnerable people to attack


Snatchin' devils up by the hair, then cut his head off
I am grabbing and killing evil people, often by beheading them




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Russell Jones, Robert Diggs

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