Long Time Coming
RZA Lyrics


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It's been a long time coming
Days, days are turning to nights now
They said, they said I'd be OK
But when I hear those church bells ringing
I begin to pray for today might be my dying day

The great mind, surpass space and time
Seven plains of energy, interlace combine
Five conscious stages, stand up courageous
Change your plurality, seek mental clarity
Zip-lock off the chronic, kissed it, then I twist it
Build on today's mathematic ballistics
I walk with the utmost honorable respect
It's a quick locked secret, so Protect Ya Neck
This is full metal jacket, ain't about that gossip
Nope, you get your face all over the bicep
Go out the closet, you slimey sausage
Six degrees of luxury, with no deposit
They said a friend be sub blanked, a plane be sub tanked
A gat be sub shanked, look, I just hit jackpot
A hundred mil to the bank

It's been a long time coming
Days, days are turning to nights now
They said, they said I'd be OK
But when I hear those church bells ringing
I begin to pray for today might be my dying day

The continent splitter, the dominant figure
The mathematician who calculated God from nigga
The Zig Zag Zigga, who civilize the wigga
My vigorous attack on the track, slice a thousand giga
Bytes of information, in one line, how sometime
Use the sky for a blanket, then I bathe in sunshine
Nine conquer bonds and nine wives, nine lives
Nine grands sit on my side, we carry nine knives
Eighteen strikes from Low Hand, ain't no man
Can withstand the blow, from the Wu-Tang Clan
I answer many questions of life, without asking
Breath in the stench of death, without gasping
Fasting and praying, while you laughing and playing
I am fast in my mind, to attachment what we came in
And go through the river of life, I stay floating
Live a hundred twenty degrees without quoting

It's been a long time coming
Days, days are turning to nights now
They said, they said I'd be OK
But when I hear those church bells ringing
I begin to pray for today might be my dying day

I have no fascination with Satan, no relation to probation
I'm the sun sitting still, while you trapped in rotation
Every rebel's creation, every thought has been ovation
One demonstration, we civilized a whole entire nation
Attract a generation, who's built with elimination
Of wickedness and sickness, we striving for the bliss
We rising up our fists, five stage of consciousness
Keeping our promises, master our circumference

It's been a long time coming
Days, days are turning to nights now
They said, they said I'd be OK
But when I hear those church bells ringing
I begin to pray for today might be my dying day

Yeah, I'm back
Sometimes, you think you bout to lose it all
But it's actually, the point that you made it all
It seems like life is gonna pass me by
But now I'm reborn to a new chance, a new opportunity
A life has just begun
And if we having a good time, but wasting your time
Seven plains of energy must interlace and combine




And all praises due to the Most High
I'm here forever!

Overall Meaning

The song “Long Time Coming” by RZA talks about the struggles of life and how he is overcoming them. The lyrics suggest that it has been a long time coming for him to get to this point in his life, and despite the difficulties he has faced, he continues to strive towards his goals. The church bells that he hears signal the possibility of his dying day, leading him to reflect on his life and his pursuit of meaning and purpose.


RZA's lyrics showcase his ability to connect contemporary issues with philosophical and theological ideas. He references the seven plains of energy and five conscious stages, which could refer to Eastern religious and philosophical concepts such as Chakras and the Pancha Kleshas. He highlights the importance of seeking mental clarity and distancing oneself from negative influences, as he mentions building on today's mathematical ballistics and putting off chronic marijuana use. Furthermore, RZA emphasizes the significance of living and keeping one's promises and the need to eliminate wickedness and sickness.


Overall, "Long Time Coming" is a complex reflection on the challenges of life, the pursuit of meaning and purpose, and the need to remain true to oneself. Through his lyrics, RZA inspires listeners to stay optimistic in the face of adversity and to strive towards a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long time coming
I've been waiting for this moment for a while


Days, days are turning to nights now
Time is moving fast and I'm losing track


They said, they said I'd be OK
People have reassured me that things will be alright


But when I hear those church bells ringing
I start to feel afraid that this might be my last day


The great mind, surpass space and time
I have a powerful and all-knowing mind that transcends the physical realm


Seven plains of energy, interlace combine
There are seven layers of energy in the universe that are interconnected


Five conscious stages, stand up courageous
There are five levels of awareness and I am brave enough to stand up for what I believe in


Change your plurality, seek mental clarity
Shift your perspective and strive for mental clarity


Zip-lock off the chronic, kissed it, then I twist it
I'm smoking weed and rolling it up


Build on today's mathematic ballistics
I'm constantly learning and improving my skills and knowledge


I walk with the utmost honorable respect
I have a high level of respect for myself and others


It's a quick locked secret, so Protect Ya Neck
I have important information that needs to be kept secret and protected


This is full metal jacket, ain't about that gossip
I'm focused on serious matters, not petty gossip


Nope, you get your face all over the bicep
If you cross me, you'll get hurt


Go out the closet, you slimey sausage
Stop being fake and come out of hiding


Six degrees of luxury, with no deposit
I have access to great things without having to pay for them


They said a friend be sub blanked, a plane be sub tanked
People have advised me that friends can betray you and planes can crash


A gat be sub shanked, look, I just hit jackpot
People have advised me that guns can be dangerous, but I've just succeeded greatly in life


A hundred mil to the bank
I've made a lot of money and my bank account reflects that


The continent splitter, the dominant figure
I am an important and powerful person


The mathematician who calculated God from nigga
I am a person who has studied religion and spirituality deeply


The Zig Zag Zigga, who civilize the wigga
I have a strong influence on culture and society


My vigorous attack on the track, slice a thousand giga
My music is powerful and impactful, containing a lot of information


Bytes of information, in one line, how sometime
My lyrics are dense and contain a lot of information


Use the sky for a blanket, then I bathe in sunshine
I use nature as a comfort and enjoy the outdoors


Nine conquer bonds and nine wives, nine lives
I have many connections and relationships that I value


Nine grands sit on my side, we carry nine knives
I have powerful allies who protect me


Eighteen strikes from Low Hand, ain't no man
I am a skilled fighter and can take on anyone


Can withstand the blow, from the Wu-Tang Clan
My crew is strong and powerful, and can overcome any challenge


I answer many questions of life, without asking
I have a deep understanding of life and can provide answers without being asked


Breath in the stench of death, without gasping
I am unafraid of death and can handle it without fear


Fasting and praying, while you laughing and playing
I take life seriously and prioritize spiritual practices


I am fast in my mind, to attachment what we came in
I am quick to detach from things and focus on my goals


And go through the river of life, I stay floating
I am resilient and can overcome any obstacle


Live a hundred twenty degrees without quoting
I live life to the fullest and don't need to rely on others for inspiration


Yeah, I'm back
I'm still here and stronger than ever


Sometimes, you think you bout to lose it all
There are times when you feel like you're going to lose everything


But it's actually, the point that you made it all
Those moments of struggle are what make you stronger


It seems like life is gonna pass me by
I sometimes feel like time is moving too fast


But now I'm reborn to a new chance, a new opportunity
I have a fresh start and a new outlook on life


A life has just begun
I have a new beginning and a chance to start over


And if we having a good time, but wasting your time
If you're enjoying yourself but not making progress, it's pointless


Seven plains of energy must interlace and combine
Different aspects of existence must come together to create harmony


And all praises due to the Most High
I give credit to a higher power for my success


I'm here forever!
My legacy will live on even after I'm gone




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES JOHN DESMOND, ROBERT F. DIGGS, PANAUH KALAYEH, ANDREW THOMAS LANE, DANIEL TANNENBAUM

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@austoundmusic

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WISDOM

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JEWELZ

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The zig,zag,zigga, who civilized
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