Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA (pronounced /ˈ… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA (pronounced /ˈrɪzə/; born July 5, 1969), is an American Grammy winning music producer, author, rapper, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in hip hop music, he is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost all of Wu-Tang Clan's albums as well as many Wu-Tang solo and affiliate projects. He subsequently gained attention for his work scoring and acting in films.

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

Just Blowin' In The Wind
RZA Lyrics

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Blow, blow, blow, blowin' in the wind
I'm, I'm, I'm, just, just, blowin' in the wind
Wind, wind, I'm, I'm, just blowin' in the wind
Wind, blowin' in, blowin' in, blowin' in the wind
Wind, wind, wind

Stronger then the locomotive, duffel bags of explosive
Make a savage disappear, like it's magic, hocus pocus

Auto focus memory, like the Canon 7D
Sharing heaven with my brethren, laying up with seventy
Persian virgins made for splurging, for deserving worthiest
Swerving on the merging traffic, boy, I'm impervious
The flack attack cat, on crack-a-lack
And Real Steel, like Hugh Jackman, black man with two mac tens
And two bitches who's computer hacking, when they menstruate, great
They take it through the back end
You got your advance, but I doubt you got your back end
They thought I was out, but they brought me back in
I'm sick like Colombiana, only dick, understands that
Keep an incubated hammer, bammer blast, bark fast
Faster than a camera, grenades and a canister
They fading these amateurs, hip hop, God body
Superman stamina, you better come clean like Jeru the Damaja
Who's your hype man, is he also your manager?
When you get sprayed, does he get paid to bandage ya?
Kid, I will vanish ya, you I know will challenge ya
The God will banish ya, to land far beyond our star spangled banner's up
Better get your manners up, you was just a fan of us
And you could never fuck with the Wu-Tang Clan and us

Dead walk and leaving foes in coffins
No man alive can bare the shit that I walked in
A brass instrument, vibration from the Iron Fist
Blood drip like rain, pouring amongst men
Walk with God, swing the, sword of a marksmen
Penetrate the seeds, exterminate and defeat
I'm obsolete and you pleed, fear the hate I bring
Cremate like the steam of a cattle
Inhale the breath of the devil, inevitable what we bring
The pleasure, and the pain, the measures in the game
Infecting the world with methods, the chosen unrespected
The martyr, bomb the entire army of liars
Settle down, took it down, bring it down, just a notch
My pride over standing, your soul I'm demanding
Your heart filled with fear, I see it in your eyes
Zombie Gang, nigga, on the rise

Darkness, darkness, all I see is darkness
Blessed made of bronze, although I believe I am heartless
Impenetrable, fucking, unbreakable
Leave you fake, the humble, overcoming, this is incapable
Cuz pain, is what I cater to, in war, they are casualties
And I bring death to anyone from the free to the shackled feet
We rape and pillage, leave your town in ruins
I don't understand your dance, hate on me is an illusion
And so is fear as well, my rainbow reach through different realms
And we feared in hell, feared in hell
Blood from the foes, soak my tattered clothes
Beneath my toes, lies the mountain piles of gold
Who chose to go against the most, unstoppable foes
Thinking you can stop the unstoppable, think you just froze
I'm the light, I'm the dark, I'm the right, I'm the wrong
Man of Bronze, meets the Iron Arm
Premonition while I'm writing scriptures on the Iron Horse

Blow, blow, blow, blowin' in the wind
I'm, I'm, I'm, just, just, blowin' in the wind
Wind, wind, I'm, I'm, just blowin' in the wind
Wind, blowin' in, blowin' in, blowin' in the wind
Wind, wind, wind

Blow, blow, blow, blowin' in the wind
I'm, I'm, I'm, just, just, blowin' in the wind
Wind, wind, I'm, I'm, just blowin' in the wind

Wind, blowin' in, blowin' in, blowin' in the wind
Wind, wind, wind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to RZA's song Just Blowin' in the Wind are characterized by their use of symbolism and metaphor to convey the rapper's message. The repeated phrase "blowin' in the wind" is a reference to the Bob Dylan song of the same name, which was a protest song during the Civil Rights movement, and suggests the instability and transience of life. The use of violent imagery, such as "duffel bags of explosive" and "blood drip like rain," speaks to the rapper's status as a formidable force who can make enemies "disappear." He also references his ability to "penetrate the seeds," which suggests that he can influence others and plant ideas that will grow and spread.

Throughout the song, RZA frequently juxtaposes violence and brutality with more abstract concepts, such as love and faith. He speaks of "sharing heaven with my brethren" and his desire to be "walking with God," while also acknowledging that he is capable of destruction and death. This contrast highlights the rapper's complexity and humanity, as well as the moral ambiguity of his profession. In the final verse, RZA appears to question the idea of good and evil altogether, as he declares that "hate on me is an illusion" and implies that fear and pain are the only real things. Overall, the lyrics to Just Blowin' in the Wind are dense and complex, requiring close attention and interpretation to fully understand their meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

Blow, blow, blow, blowin' in the wind
I am constantly moving like the wind, blowing in its many directions

I'm, I'm, I'm, just, just, blowin' in the wind
I am completely subject to the whims of the wind, without any control over my direction or purpose

Wind, wind, I'm, I'm, just blowin' in the wind
The wind is the only force that guides me, and I am swept up in its power without any agency of my own

Wind, blowin' in, blowin' in, blowin' in the wind
The wind is constantly changing and shifting, leaving me in a state of constant flux and uncertainty

Wind, wind, wind
The wind is all-consuming, and I am but a small part of its greater power

Stronger then the locomotive, duffel bags of explosive
I possess immense strength and weaponry, capable of destruction and violence

Make a savage disappear, like it's magic, hocus pocus
My abilities are so formidable that I can dispatch even the most violent of adversaries with ease

Auto focus memory, like the Canon 7D
My mind is capable of precise and detailed recollection, akin to the accuracy of high-end technology

Sharing heaven with my brethren, laying up with seventy
I enjoy the pleasures of heaven alongside my fellow warriors, surrounded by abundant wealth and beauty

Persian virgins made for splurging, for deserving worthiest
I am able to indulge in the most desirable luxuries and pleasures, reserved only for the most deserving of individuals

Swerving on the merging traffic, boy, I'm impervious
I am unconcerned with the dangers and obstacles of the world, and can easily navigate through them with ease

The flack attack cat, on crack-a-lack
I am an aggressive and unstoppable force, attacking my enemies with ferocity and speed

And Real Steel, like Hugh Jackman, black man with two mac tens
I possess weapons of the highest caliber, and I am a formidable opponent, comparable to the strength and skill of Hugh Jackman's character in 'Real Steel'

And two bitches who's computer hacking, when they menstruate, great
I am aided by two intelligent and capable accomplices, who are highly skilled in technology and contribute greatly to our endeavors

They take it through the back end
My associates are cunning and resourceful, always seeking to gain the upper hand by any means necessary

You got your advance, but I doubt you got your back end
You may have received upfront payment for your work, but I question whether you will receive any additional compensation in the long run

They thought I was out, but they brought me back in
I may have seemed defeated or out of the picture, but my adversaries have not truly vanquished me

I'm sick like Colombiana, only dick, understands that
I am deeply knowledgeable and intuitive, with an understanding of things far beyond what the average person can comprehend

Keep an incubated hammer, bammer blast, bark fast
I am always prepared for violence and destruction, keeping my weaponry close and ready to use at a moment's notice

Faster than a camera, grenades and a canister
My movements and actions are swift and decisive, able to move and strike with lightning speed, accompanied by powerful weaponry

They fading these amateurs, hip hop, God body
I am a master of my craft, able to easily outclass and overpower any lesser opponents in the world of hip hop

Superman stamina, you better come clean like Jeru the Damaja
I possess immense strength and endurance, and my opponents will be unable to withstand my might, much like the song 'Come Clean' by Jeru the Damaja

Who's your hype man, is he also your manager?
I question the relationship between my opponent and their hype man, and whether this individual is also responsible for managing their career

When you get sprayed, does he get paid to bandage ya?
Does your team profit from your injuries and defeats, even as they pretend to support and assist you?

Kid, I will vanish ya, you I know will challenge ya
I am powerful enough to vanish my opponents without a trace, and I anticipate that my opponents will attempt to challenge me

The God will banish ya, to land far beyond our star spangled banner's up
I am so mighty that I can banish my enemies to a place beyond the reach of even our country's national anthem

Better get your manners up, you was just a fan of us
You must show respect and deference to me, as you were once simply a fan of my work

And you could never fuck with the Wu-Tang Clan and us
You will never be able to match the strength and skill of my group, the Wu-Tang Clan, and myself

Dead walk and leaving foes in coffins
I am so powerful that even the walking dead and other supernatural foes are unable to stop me, and are instead left in coffins

No man alive can bare the shit that I walked in
The horrors and challenges that I have faced in my life are beyond what any ordinary person could handle

A brass instrument, vibration from the Iron Fist
I am like a powerful brass instrument, sending out intense vibrations with the strength and force of an iron fist

Blood drip like rain, pouring amongst men
My battles are filled with blood and gore, with it flowing like rain among the combatants

Walk with God, swing the, sword of a marksmen
I have a strong connection to the divine, and wield a sword with skill and precision like a master marksman

Penetrate the seeds, exterminate and defeat
I am able to infiltrate and destroy any opposition with ease and efficiency

I'm obsolete and you pleed, fear the hate I bring
My enemies are rendered obsolete and powerless in the face of my rage and fury

Cremate like the steam of a cattle
My opponents are easily dispatched and destroyed, much like the steam rising from cremated cattle

Inhale the breath of the devil, inevitable what we bring
I am inhaling the very essence of evil, and my actions are inevitable and unstoppable, bringing about destruction and chaos

The pleasure, and the pain, the measures in the game
My life and battles are filled with both pleasure and pain, and these experiences are measures of my strength and skill in the game of life

Infecting the world with methods, the chosen unrespected
I am spreading my ways and methods throughout the world, but the ones chosen to carry on this legacy are often overlooked and unappreciated

The martyr, bomb the entire army of liars
I am a martyr for my cause, and will bomb and destroy the entire army of liars and false prophets

Settle down, took it down, bring it down, just a notch
I am ordering the opposition to settle down and calm themselves, and to lower their aggression and intensity

My pride over standing, your soul I'm demanding
I am motivated by an overwhelming sense of pride and will, and I insist on demanding submission from my enemies

Your heart filled with fear, I see it in your eyes
My opponents are consumed by fear and terror, and I can clearly see this in their eyes

Zombie Gang, nigga, on the rise
My followers and allies are like an unstoppable army of zombies, rising up and spreading destruction wherever we go

Darkness, darkness, all I see is darkness
I am surrounded by darkness and negativity, with no end in sight

Blessed made of bronze, although I believe I am heartless
I am a blessed and powerful figure, made of bronze, but I feel that I lack any true emotions or heart

Impenetrable, fucking, unbreakable
I am completely impervious to harm or attack, and totally unbreakable

Leave you fake, the humble, overcoming, this is incapable
I leave behind those who are fake and insincere, and triumph over all who are incapable of standing up to me

Cuz pain, is what I cater to, in war, they are casualties
Pain is what I seek to inflict in battle, and anyone who opposes me will be seen as a casualty of war

And I bring death to anyone from the free to the shackled feet
I bring death and destruction to anyone, regardless of their social status or circumstances

We rape and pillage, leave your town in ruins
My followers and I take whatever we want by force, destroying towns and leaving nothing but ruin in our wake

I don't understand your dance, hate on me is an illusion
I cannot comprehend the motives or actions of my enemies, and I believe that their hatred of me is simply an illusion

And so is fear as well, my rainbow reach through different realms
Fear is also an illusion, and my power extends across multiple dimensions and realms

And we feared in hell, feared in hell
Even in the depths of hell, my power and reputation inspire fear and terror among all who reside there

Blood from the foes, soak my tattered clothes
My clothes are soaked in the blood of my defeated foes

Beneath my toes, lies the mountain piles of gold
I have amassed immense wealth and treasures, enough to form a literal mountain beneath my feet

Who chose to go against the most, unstoppable foes
My adversaries are foolish to choose to stand against me, as I am truly an unstoppable force

Thinking you can stop the unstoppable, think you just froze
My opponents are deluded if they believe they can stop me, and in fact they are paralyzed with fear and uncertainty

I'm the light, I'm the dark, I'm the right, I'm the wrong
I embody all aspects of good and evil, right and wrong, light and dark

Man of Bronze, meets the Iron Arm
I am a powerful and formidable figure, possessing the strength of bronze but also the tenacity and will of iron

Premonition while I'm writing scriptures on the Iron Horse
As I write my lyrics, I have a premonition of great things to come, and I am using the Iron Horse - a symbol of unbreakable strength - to guide me forward

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