For Heaven's Sake
RZA Lyrics


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Yo, one two one two
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
It's the Wu, creepin' in the shadows
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
(Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang)
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Sir I, Excalibur
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
(Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang)
(Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang)
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Yo, hey yo my rap style swing like Willie Mays
My eyes Purple Haze, my solar razor burn through shades
My grenades raid the airwaves, catch this rap page
I glide like, hovercrafts on the Everglades
Boom master, with the faster blade, track slasher
Manufacture poems to microphones, bones fracture
Limited edition composition spark friction
Non-fiction, the calm bomb keep your arm distant
Zero tolerance, dominant intelligence
Wu original, true colors step from the melanin
The most high, most try, to get close by
And overthrow I, but choke, with they hopes up high
I circulate the tri-state and vibrate beyond the Richter
Flies sense to flock when they spot this live nigga
The crowd seducer black your third eye before I lose ya
Verbal high I leave stars in the eyes of Medusa
Top ten, parley like Cochran, it's often
Narrow margin, of your odds to dodge the marksman
Murder rap, kill you soft like Roberta Flack
Words attack like a British bulldog, observe the stacks

Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"

Now all pay tribute to this entity
A spark that surges through the undergrowth
Overwhelmin' the populace from the entry
The Wu-Tang Dynasty, has emerged
From this elite fleet
I was appointed to strike the vital nerve
Mouths tend to utter and speak empty words
Observe the magnetic attraction as we breathe
Seeds of MC's at these fake ass industry niggas
Feed off, the chrome mic tend to squeeze off
And spray, an array of shots
That travel downwind, just respect pyrhiffic pen
As I send, the minds of the weak
To rise and take power I blew tower-ing over the land
As we stand, expanding our cream
A dollar to every grain of sand
Let the mind use the physical as planned

"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"

Yo, yo, this is Beirut
Try to comprehend check out my new suit
Gods blend aim take fire pure destruction
Dissappear from here, my year, drop the stupid LP's everywhere
Fallin' out the sky tall sniper
Raps by Cappadonna hit the countryside
Poetry whirlpool, Rza and True collide
We produce article exception to the rule
We the black men that struck oil, the hard boiled
Cats that made that Watergate thing go spoiled
The heavy-handed, locked down stranged with Cyrus
Wu Pirates, sneak inside the club, low eyes
Low down dirty, twelve thirty, night time crawlers
Off-the-wallers, basketball gun brawlers
Smoked out throw both fists for nine-seven
Slang reverend, put the best work in

Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"




Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"

Overall Meaning

The song "For Heaven's Sake" by RZA is a track from the Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever. The song starts with the phrase "Wu-Tang" repeated throughout as an introduction to the team's members who are "creeping in the shadows." The chorus "Oh baby, for heaven's sake" is an interpolation from the song "People Make the World Go Round" by The Stylistics. RZA's high-energy and confidently aggressive rap style is on full display in this track, with witty wordplay and clever punchlines, as he boasts of his skills and threatens anyone who tries to challenge him. He cleverly incorporates references to pop culture, sports, and history throughout the song, adding to the overall storytelling feel.


The song showcases the power and dominance of the Wu-Tang Clan, as they have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. They have come to take over and claim their rightful place as the top in the game. The song is also about the power of words and the art of rapping. RZA's writing style is cerebral, and every line is packed with complex metaphors and symbolism. He is a master manipulator of words, and this song proves it. RZA is like a poet, reciting his verses over a beat that sounds like it was designed to shake the foundations of buildings.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, one two one two
Greetings, attention please


Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
This is Wu-Tang's signature chant


It's the Wu, creepin' in the shadows
Wu-Tang is here and we're making moves


Oh baby, for heavens sake
An expression of either frustration or amazement


Sir I, Excalibur
The artist is a weapon like the legendary sword Excalibur


Oh baby, for heavens sake
An expression of either frustration or amazement


Yo, hey yo my rap style swing like Willie Mays
The singer's rap style is smooth and skilled like baseball player Willie Mays


My eyes Purple Haze, my solar razor burn through shades
The artist is high and his skills are sharp


My grenades raid the airwaves, catch this rap page
The artist's words are like grenades exploding on the radio


I glide like, hovercrafts on the Everglades
The artist moves smoothly like a hovercraft on water


Boom master, with the faster blade, track slasher
The singer is a master of explosive lyrics and flow


Manufacture poems to microphones, bones fracture
The artist creates powerful poetry that can break bones when spoken into a microphone


Limited edition composition spark friction
The singer's unique style creates excitement and tension


Non-fiction, the calm bomb keep your arm distant
The singer is real and dangerous, so stay away


Zero tolerance, dominant intelligence
The singer has strict standards and is intelligent


Wu original, true colors step from the melanin
The Wu-Tang Clan is original and proud of their physical appearance


The most high, most try, to get close by
The artist is at the top and many try to get near him


And overthrow I, but choke, with they hopes up high
Those who try to overthrow the singer end up failing miserably


I circulate the tri-state and vibrate beyond the Richter
The singer travels around and creates waves that go beyond measurable limits


Flies sense to flock when they spot this live nigga
People are drawn to the artist's live performance


The crowd seducer black your third eye before I lose ya
The artist hypnotizes the audience and opens their minds


Verbal high I leave stars in the eyes of Medusa
The artist's words are so powerful that they can create a lasting impression


Top ten, parley like Cochran, it's often
The singer is in the top ten and has the ability to negotiate like attorney Johnnie Cochran


Narrow margin, of your odds to dodge the marksman
Your chances of avoiding the artist's rhymes are slim


Murder rap, kill you soft like Roberta Flack
The singer's rhymes are deadly and can take down anyone, even someone as soft and gentle as Roberta Flack


Words attack like a British bulldog, observe the stacks
The singer's words are strong and aggressive, and you should pay attention to them


Now all pay tribute to this entity
Everyone should respect and honor the Wu-Tang Clan


A spark that surges through the undergrowth
The Wu-Tang Clan is a powerful force that ignites and spreads


Overwhelmin' the populace from the entry
The Wu-Tang Clan is taking over from the beginning


The Wu-Tang Dynasty, has emerged
The Wu-Tang Clan is a powerful dynasty that has come forth


From this elite fleet
The Wu-Tang Clan is a group of highly skilled individuals


I was appointed to strike the vital nerve
The artist was chosen to make a crucial impact


Mouths tend to utter and speak empty words
People often say things that have no meaning


Observe the magnetic attraction as we breathe
The Wu-Tang Clan has an attractive energy that draws people to them


Seeds of MC's at these fake ass industry niggas
There are many fake rappers in the music industry


Feed off, the chrome mic tend to squeeze off
The fake rappers try to steal the Wu-Tang's spotlight and end up failing miserably


And spray, an array of shots
The fake rappers try to come at the Wu-Tang with everything they've got


That travel downwind, just respect pyrhiffic pen
Their attempts are futile and they should show respect for the Wu-Tang's superior lyrics


As I send, the minds of the weak
The singer has the ability to influence weak-minded people


To rise and take power I blew tower-ing over the land
The artist has caused a powerful change that has taken over the land like a tower


As we stand, expanding our cream
The Wu-Tang Clan is growing and becoming more successful


A dollar to every grain of sand
Their success is abundant and infinite


Let the mind use the physical as planned
The physical body should be used to its fullest by the mind


Yo, yo, this is Beirut
The artist is declaring their dominance like they are the capital of the country Beirut


Try to comprehend check out my new suit
The artist is dressed to impress and is too much for others to handle


Gods blend aim take fire pure destruction
The Wu-Tang Clan creates a blend of powerful energy that leads to total destruction


Dissappear from here, my year, drop the stupid LP’s everywhere
The singer's greatness is everywhere and uncontainable


Fallin' out the sky tall sniper
The artist is an unexpected arrival, sharp and lethal


Raps by Cappadonna hit the countryside
Cappadonna's rhymes are felt far and wide like the countryside


Poetry whirlpool, Rza and True collide
The poetry and music are blended together and create a powerful force


We produce article exception to the rule
The Wu-Tang produces extraordinary creations that go beyond the normal


We the black men that struck oil, the hard boiled
The Wu-Tang is a group of successful black men who have struck oil and are tough


Cats that made that Watergate thing go spoiled
The Wu-Tang has the ability to make things go their way, even like the Watergate scandal


The heavy-handed, locked down stranged with Cyrus
The singer is forceful and powerful, and even intimidating Cyrus the Great


Wu Pirates, sneak inside the club, low eyes
The Wu-Tang are pirates that infiltrate and dominate clubs with their quiet confidence


Low down dirty, twelve thirty, night time crawlers
The artist is an advocate for the low and dirty lifestyle that comes out at night


Off-the-wallers, basketball gun brawlers
The Wu-Tang members are unpredictable and are involved in a variety of activities


Smoked out throw both fists for nine-seven
The artist is influenced by drugs and still has the strength to fight


Slang reverend, put the best work in
The singer is a preacher of slang and is always putting in their best work




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@dauntesmith3677

Inspector just knows how to start a song right so precise with it always

@miguelpatrick79

This beat is crazy

@gravitymusicproductiongrou260

Rza went digital on this beat

@meekmozart5216

β€œThe crowd seducer, black ya third eye before I lose ya, verbal high leave styes in the eyes of Medusa” πŸ€―πŸ˜³πŸ—£οΈπŸ”₯πŸ—£οΈπŸ‘πŸΎ

@kingk4882

Summer '97. I was 13 yrs old and listened to the album every single day.

@harrykazarian5008

12 years old. Everyday

@WuBloodKin09

Much love to the gods….DECK murdered this joint!

@DaILLSpotTV

Owned it! Me and my boy used to pick an MVP of every track. This is one of the few we agreed on lol

@omniframe8612

Deck was blackin out on this joint.

@anthonyperkins9148

Still poppin in '23 till infinity

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