He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital. In addition to the Wu-Tang Clan and his solo releases, RZA was also a founding member of the rap group Gravediggaz where he used the name The Rzarector.
He has made cameos in several movies including Coffee and Cigarettes, American Gangster, Gospel Hill, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Ghost Dog, Funny People, Repo Men. About.com named him 3rd on their list of best hip hop producers of all time
Born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, RZA spent time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a child, where his father had a convenience store in the Hill District.[1] A young RZA also spent many years living in North Carolina with his uncle. RZA began his hip hop career in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a member of the trio Force of the Imperial Master (which subsequently became known as the All in Together Now Crew after they had a successful underground single of that name). The group consisted of future Wu-Tang members and his cousins GZA (then known as the Genius) and Ol' Dirty Bastard (then known as Ason Unique, the Specialist, and the Professor).
Once this local band dissolved, both he and the GZA attempted to kick start solo careers. With the help of GZA's friend (then owner of Jamaica Records) they both secured single deals with album options at successful labels, GZA going to Cold Chillin and RZA to Tommy Boy. GZA ultimately released the Words from the Genius album, but RZA's stint at Tommy Boy ended with only the 1991 EP Ooh I Love You Rakeem to show for it when he went to jail soon after its release. GZA's album flopped, and the two cousins became determined to conquer the hip hop industry on their own terms. Throughout most of his youth he enjoyed watching various kung-fu movies and purchasing countless albums which he would later sample in most of his music
I've Never Seen
RZA Lyrics
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You know they say
In every man's life, there comes a time
When you get struck by the arrow of cupid
By the love of God, or the beauty of a woman
Sometimes this love, brings thunder into your life
And it brings the storm, sing about it
There was once a love in this
Love is more than just a kiss
Will we take you to that step
Will we do more than just connect
And will you, bring the thunder in my life
And the fire in my eyes
Cause then there, will be days of pleasure when
Everything far will be so near
[Hook: Xavier Naidoo (woman)]
I have never felt thunder (thunder)
And lighting (lightning) like this
I have never been struck by (struck by)
A wonder (a wonder) like this
[Xavier Naidoo]
There aren't days where I can, stop talking about you
There aren't days I can't stop, saying your name
And I'm looking for ways in never, to part from you, ha-ha
And everything change and you, still stayed the same
[Chorus: x 4]
I've never seen, and there's never been
Anything, with the beauty of you
[RZA]
Yo, yo, yo
Aiyo, shorty, I've never met someone so beautiful
From your hair follicle to your finger nail cuticle
Struck by the arrow of cupid, this love is deep rooted
Like someone, took my heart sampled it and looped it
To a song that's endless, passion brings the tempest
I'll slay a thousand dragons to save my little princess
A walking gift from God, you are my shining star
The diamonds and gold that most men be mining for
[Xavier Naidoo]
Days that we shared our light treasures
The treasure light fire is to mankind
My hands will try to carry you to heaven
But since I've seen you, you've brought heaven to my mind
[Chorus: x 4]
The lyrics to the song "I've Never Seen" by RZA are about the beauty and power of love. The song begins with an introduction by RZA, who speaks about how love can bring thunder and storm into one's life. RZA then hands over the mic to Xavier Naidoo, who sings about how love is more than just a kiss and can take things further than just a physical connection. He talks about how his love for the woman in his life brings thunder and fire, and how everything that would seem far away suddenly becomes so near.
Naidoo also talks about how he can't stop thinking about this woman and how he never wants to part from her. The chorus repeats the line "I've never seen, and there's never been anything with the beauty of you," emphasizing how special and unique this love is. RZA comes back in to rap about his love for this woman and how he would go to great lengths to protect her. The song ends with Naidoo singing about the treasure their love is and how it has brought heaven to his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You know they say
As it is said by many people
In every man's life, there comes a time
At a certain point in any man's life
When you get struck by the arrow of cupid
When you fall in love
By the love of God, or the beauty of a woman
Either through divine intervention or by the attraction to a woman's beauty
Sometimes this love, brings thunder into your life
Love can bring intense emotions and experiences
And it brings the storm, sing about it
Embrace the storm of emotions and express it through song
There was once a love in this
There was a love that existed
Love is more than just a kiss
Love is deeper than physical intimacy
Will we take you to that step
Will we take the relationship to that level
Will we do more than just connect
Will the relationship go beyond just a superficial connection
And will you, bring the thunder in my life
Will you bring passion and intensity to my life
And the fire in my eyes
Will you ignite a fire of desire within me
Cause then there, will be days of pleasure when
This will lead to days of enjoyment
Everything far will be so near
Distance will no longer be an obstacle
I have never felt thunder (thunder)
I have not experienced such intense emotions
And lighting (lightning) like this
And such intensity in a romantic relationship
I have never been struck by (struck by)
I have never been affected by
A wonder (a wonder) like this
An experience that is astonishing
There aren't days where I can, stop talking about you
There are days when I can't stop talking about you
There aren't days I can't stop, saying your name
There are days when I keep repeating your name
And I'm looking for ways in never, to part from you, ha-ha
I want to find a way to never be separated from you
And everything change and you, still stayed the same
Despite everything changing, you remained constant
I've never seen, and there's never been
I have never seen or experienced
Anything, with the beauty of you
Anything as beautiful as you
Yo, yo, yo
An informal way to get attention
Aiyo, shorty, I've never met someone so beautiful
Hey, girl, I have never met someone as beautiful as you
From your hair follicle to your finger nail cuticle
From your hair to your nails
Struck by the arrow of cupid, this love is deep rooted
Falling in love deeply
Like someone, took my heart sampled it and looped it
As though someone took my heart and made a looping beat out of it
To a song that's endless, passion brings the tempest
To a song of infinite length, passion brings the storm of emotions
I'll slay a thousand dragons to save my little princess
I would do anything to protect my loved one
A walking gift from God, you are my shining star
You are a blessing to me and a source of light in my life
The diamonds and gold that most men be mining for
The material possessions most men desire
Days that we shared our light treasures
The days when we shared special moments
The treasure light fire is to mankind
Love is a precious and valuable commodity to people
My hands will try to carry you to heaven
I want to lift you up and make you feel blissful
But since I've seen you, you've brought heaven to my mind
But since I have met you, you have made me feel as though I am in heaven
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: XAVIER NAIDOO, MICHAEL HERBERGER, - THE RZA
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