Fools
RZA & Killa Sin Lyrics

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[Intro: RZA]
And I told him, "Don't fuck with me, don't fuck with me"
Yo, yo..
{*singing*} Everybody, everybody, everybody,
everybody..
Yo, come on..

[Chorus: RZA {*singing*}]:

Everybody plays a fool, sometimes
There's no exceptions to the rules
Get your nines

[RZA]
Digi Digi, Shaolin Shaolin..
But in Brownsville..
Check it out..

Niggas was psyched out, Beretta brought the dirt bike out
Everlast just came home, it was his first night out
He was arguin' with these bitches how they don't mind their business
When he was locked the fuck down, no one came to visit
He was snuffed, black, his little cousin Moe stuck Cap
That's Miss Sommers on the bike with the gat like, "Fuck that"
But finessin' over here, he could've wished he had ten more years
Cracked a cold beer then bust a shot in the air
Everlast, ego went full blast, didn't splash
He'd act like his head was too big for the casket
I told him, "Slow down God, you ain't wild
You ain't been in these projects in a while
Runnin' 'round with that old school style"
Don't think these young bucks won't lay you down like tile
A hard head makes a soft ass, these New York lads
Chopped faces, you talk fast - they bust off fast
And chase you out the hood, in a bloody hood
Yo, son, you seen that kid was actin' Hollywood?

[Killa Sin]
Yeah, I mean that nigga, clap happy Cali, clap when he 'ttack
Most get astounded by sorrounded sound effects in the back
Adidas shoe, phat laces, packin' buldge in his jacket
Head nappy, black and nasty, but he nasty for gats
He nas', passed me, bumped me and laughed, then flashed me his Mac
Said, "I got sixteen for you, we could bang on the track"
So strap this, nah, this bar's a bullet, par pull it
In fact, blast me bastard, I done came to far for this

[Solomon Childs]
Boulevard life, remember late nights?
Mama stomach touchin' a bed, two bids
Cats sacky in Comstack, retire from the crack
I'm askin' Allah that the warm Hennessy help me
I ain't chose the struggle, the struggle chose me
Lord forgive me fore I have stolen from my brothers
Snaked my brothers, even killed my brothers
Familiar fishscale, everybody plays the fool
The +Older Gods+ givin' me jewels
The younger Gods givin' me tools
Solomon Allah, I feel I was jerked
To the drug dealers, my baby mother's a flirt
Holey socks, one fatigue suit, what you feel it don't hurt?
That's my problem now, I ain't afraid to talk
Still cop coke from the well Willy
When I was young I got robbed from the neighborhood bully
'Til he forced me to hit him with the nine milli'
Now him and his click know that I'm a thug fully

[Chorus x2: Solomon Childs]

Overall Meaning

The song "Fools" by RZA and Killa Sin examines the challenges and dangers associated with life in Brownsville. The chorus states, "Everybody plays a fool sometimes, there's no exceptions to the rules, get your nines," setting the tone for the rest of the song. The song's first verse describes the dangers of living in Brownsville, where violence and mistrust are rampant. For example, the singer Everlast has just come home from prison, but no one came to visit him. While arguing with some women, he is attacked and shot by Moe while Miss Sommers watches on her bike. The second verse features Killa Sin, who describes his experiences with a dangerous man named Cali. Despite initial camaraderie, Killa Sin learns that Cali is quick to use his gun, prompting Killa to fend for himself. The third verse features Solomon Childs reflecting on his own experiences growing up in Brownsville. He describes his past wrongdoings, including robbery and murder, and expresses his hopes that he can use wisdom from his elders to guide him.

Overall, "Fools" is a stark and sobering portrayal of life in Brownsville. The song suggests that the area is plagued by violence and mistrust, and that residents must constantly be prepared to defend themselves. The title "Fools" implies that many inhabitants of Brownsville are vulnerable to making foolish decisions that could result in their own downfall. However, the song's narrators also suggest that there is hope for redemption and growth, as demonstrated by Childs' willingness to learn from his elders.

Line by Line Meaning

And I told him, "Don't fuck with me, don't fuck with me"
RZA warns someone not to mess with him.

Everybody plays a fool, sometimes
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

There's no exceptions to the rules
Everyone has to follow the same rules.

Get your nines
Get your guns ready.

Niggas was psyched out, Beretta brought the dirt bike out
People were scared and someone brought out a dirt bike and a gun.

He was arguin' with these bitches how they don't mind their business
While out of prison, Everlast is arguing with some women about their gossiping.

When he was locked the fuck down, no one came to visit
When Everlast was in prison, no one came to see him.

Cracked a cold beer then bust a shot in the air
Everlast shoots a gun after drinking.

Don't think these young bucks won't lay you down like tile
Don't underestimate young people who could easily hurt or kill you.

These New York lads Chopped faces, you talk fast - they bust off fast
New York people take physical action quickly.

Yeah, I mean that nigga, clap happy Cali, clap when he 'ttack
Killa Sin describes a man from California who is easily triggered and violent.

Mama stomach touchin' a bed, two bids
Solomon Childs' mother was pregnant and spent two stints in jail.

Cats sacky in Comstack, retire from the crack
People deal drugs in Comstack and then eventually retire from it.

I ain't chose the struggle, the struggle chose me
Solomon Childs didn't intentionally choose to face the difficulties he deals with.

Lord forgive me fore I have stolen from my brothers
Solomon Childs asks for forgiveness for stealing from his peers.

Snaked my brothers, even killed my brothers
Solomon Childs admits to betraying and even killing his peers.

The Older Gods givin' me jewels
Solomon Childs is learning from the wise people in his life.

The younger Gods givin' me tools
Solomon Childs is also learning from the young people in his life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J. GRANT, J. R. BAILEY, KEN WILLIAMS, ROBERT F. DIGGS, RUDY CLARK, WALBERT RYAN DALE

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