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RZA Lyrics

Before the Greeks and the creeks
Before the Greek civilization and before waterways on land, i.e., in ancient times.

Before you could stand
Before humans evolved to the point of being able to stand upright.

Before your hands from your feet
Before the differentiation between hands and feet in human evolution.

From a band or a beat
Before music was a concept or something created with instruments, rhythm, or melody.

We would stand on the street
In ancient times, people would stand on the street because it was a gathering place and a central location.

With our hand on our heat
Carrying weapons and being prepared to use them when necessary.

Twelve grams, twelve feet away
Being able to hit a target from twelve feet away, whether with a weapon or a punch.

Balled up in a sheet
Wrapping something up tightly in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap, possibly for concealment or as a booby trap.

Of Reynold's wrap, one smack
A single blow could cause serious injury or knock someone out.

Leaves your dentals back
Causing damage to someone's teeth, jaw, or other facial bones.

Your voice get quiet like the
Being subdued or silenced like the instrumental track that accompanies a song.

Voice in the instrumental track
The background music or melody in a song that accompanies the vocals.

Slick from the lip lisp, son, sip the citrus
Being smooth and eloquent when speaking, with a slight lisp, and enjoying a drink of citrus juice.

My voice unfolds
My voice has a rich, deep quality that is revealed as I speak or rap.

With the soul of The Whispers
My voice has a soulful quality like the music of The Whispers, who are known for their harmonies and vocal arrangements.

On the block, we rock loud like The Pistols
Our music and presence are powerful and impactful, like the punk rock group The Sex Pistols.

Up in the crib
At home in my own personal space or residence.

My wiz drinkin' a Harvey's Bristol
My wife is enjoying a drink of Harvey's Bristol Cream, a sweet sherry wine.

Natural flavor, yours be artificial
I prefer natural, authentic things while others may prefer artificially flavored or modified things.

I blow holes in skin
I use weapons or physical force to cause harm or injury to my opponents.

Like big nose through snotty tissue
Creating openings or damage like a large nose might create in a tissue with mucus or phlegm.

They go berserk
People become overwhelmingly excited or unruly.

When the dollar dollar bill is on
When money is involved or at stake, people become more aggressive or competitive.

The thrill is gone, upgrade to the silicone
When things are no longer exciting or enjoyable, people may turn to artificial or superficial things to try to fill that void or reignite that spark.

That's worth the four billion
That is something of significant or immense value or worth.

Eight hundred milli-on
A large number beyond imagination, like eight hundred million.

It's not official until I smack the W
I won't consider anything an accomplishment until I have officially won or succeeded in defeating my opponent or obstacle.

Silly on from the valleys of Ohio
Being foolish or ridiculous, potentially referring to a specific person or group of people from Ohio.

To the sands of Cairo
From one location to another, potentially making a journey or traveling a long distance.

Still hit like the whirlwind kick of Ryu
Still packing a powerful punch, like a fighting move used by the character Ryu in the video game Street Fighter.

Zig-Zag-Zig Allah
A rhythmic, repetitive phrase that may not have a specific meaning, but is used as a vocalization or chant.

Still puzzled like the jigsaw
Still trying to work out or figure out a complex or puzzling situation or issue.

You renege, you get jigged, pa
If you go back on your word or fail to uphold your end of a deal, you will face consequences or be punished.

Pete Rock exclusive
A shoutout or reference to the producer Pete Rock, who created the beat for this song.

We bogard the road
We take up or dominate the road or pathway we are on.

Like trucks on the turnpike
Moving forward steadily and powerfully, like a large truck on a highway or expressway.

Smoke by the load
Smoking a large quantity of a substance, possibly marijuana or tobacco.

Just to see what it burns like
Smoking for the sake of experimentation or curiosity.

Architectural design, intellectual rhyme
Combining artistic flair and creativity with intelligence and thoughtfulness to create something unique and meaningful.

The bishop strike, movin' on a diagonal line
Making strategic moves or decisions, like the bishop piece in the game of chess that moves in diagonal lines.

The rook's trapped
Being blocked or unable to make a desired move, like the rook piece in the game of chess.

Scholars they want the books back
People with knowledge and education want to reclaim or rediscover old texts or ideas for study and analysis.

The piece, they turn us off
Those in power may silence or ignore a certain group or movement, like turning off a piece of machinery.

The moment they look back
When those in power are no longer paying attention or focused on something else, they may be vulnerable to being overthrown or losing control.

The castling position
A strategic maneuver in chess where the king and rook pieces switch places, potentially referring to a surprise move or tactic.

Made weak by a wing pawn
Being vulnerable or weakened by a small or seemingly insignificant factor, like a wing pawn piece in chess.

Knights lose armor from the
Being exposed or vulnerable to attack, as knights would lose their armor if hit by certain weapons in medieval times.

Pressure we bring on
The power, influence, or stress we bring to a situation or opponent.

They fired all these shots in
Others have tried to attack or undermine us in various ways.

The rhymes with mad flares
Our lyrics and delivery are bold and attention-grabbing, like fireworks or flares.

Kept a cramped game
Being stuck in a confined or limited situation, potentially in a game or competition that is difficult to win or progress in.

Many posted on bad squares
Many are stuck in unfavorable or challenging situations, like being positioned on bad squares in a chess game.

The king's the kick, the queen's the snare
Referring to the roles and importance of certain pieces in chess, where the king is vital and protected while the queen is powerful and versatile.

The bass are minor pieces that move in a pair
Referring to the bass instruments in music and comparing them to minor chess pieces that move together in pairs.

Quick to break through
Able to easily overcome obstacles or barriers and make progress.

An unparalleled opponent
Being unique and unmatched as an opponent or competitor.

I do it on the regular, at any given moment
I am always ready and prepared to act, whether it is a routine occurrence or a surprise situation.

Check the venue
Being aware of the environment or location in which you are operating, whether it is a physical space or a specific situation.

Those who make the saga continue
Those who continue to perpetuate or carry on a particular story or narrative, whether it is true or fictional.

Before you check the credit's
Before you look for or demand credit or recognition for something done, accomplished, or achieved.

The swords is all in you
The power, will, and determination to succeed, overcome, or fight lies within you.

It's real it's real it's real it's real
Asserting the authenticity, truthfulness, or sincerity of what is being said or performed.