Rae's groundbreaking debut album helped to bring the flavour of flossing to wax as well as the use of the moniker among Wu brethren and other prominent emcees. The single "Verbal Intercourse" featured the first appearance of Nas Escobar, Nas' alter ego. Similarly, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, who served as Rae's partner in rhyme throughout the entire Cuban Linx album, also developed a slew of other identities. Identities like Lex Diamond, one of the flashy, witty and intellectually stimulating personas of the multifaceted Raekwon.
In the years after the release of Cuban Linx, Raekwon continued to record several albums with the Clan including the platinum Wu-Tang Forver (1997) and The W (2000), as well as the gold Iron Flag (2001). He also starred in the critically acclaimed film Black and White, before releasing his second solo album, Immobilarity in 1999. Four years later, it's time for another masterpiece from Raekwon.
The Lex Diamond Story, Raekwon's forthcoming third solo album is that desperately needed effort. This new LP is as much a reflection of his first musical triumph Cuban Linx, as it is a manifestation of the future and what is to come from this great emcee. Raekwon is like the E.F. Hutton of hip-hop: when he speaks, everyone listens. The current void in hip-hop is filled with this rap veteran's
crafty verbal gymnastics and artistic form of storytelling. The Lex Diamond Story takes the top shelf elements of the Wu's first album and the finest sentiments of Raekwon's debut and joins them together to deliver another classic album to the masses.
A lyrical gourmet meal, The Lex Diamond Story shows that The Chef still possesses the recipe to cook up a jambalaya of words with the main ingredient being superior skills. Animated and intense, Raekwon's stealth delivery is filled with emotion, skilled cadence and an array of diverse stories, hooks, and topics. The track, "All Over Again (The Way We Were)" touches on the flavour of "Can It Be All So Simple" with its tale of street survival. Meanwhile, "Pit Bull Fights" is reminiscent of the ferocious lyrical beating inflicted on "Incarcerated Scarfaces." Raekwon is indisputably at his creative beast. Unchained and uninhibited, he is assertive with his music and focused on his goals.
All About You
Raekwon Lyrics
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But I wish you were all mine
I ain't tryna wait
Listen to fate, but what's a man to do
Said I'm all confused
And you ain't tryna choose
Whether I win or lose, baby
Yeah, it's all about you, all about you
Said it's all about you (all about you)
Said it's all about you, (all about you)
Yeah, it's all about you, (all about you, all about you) (ay yo)
It been about me, I'm a king from the rip
My own millionaire style, my swag on dip
Stay fresh in the freshest places
Flip papers, fly round Bugattis and yachts
Holding knots, C.R.E.A.M. Relations
It's like hitting the lotto winning
More money, more problems, you gotta be kidding
I'd rather sit up in the Bronx and parlay some shit up
I'm usually breaking down eights and slaying some sit-ups
Boo, it's tight times, let me hustle
'Cause everything you want, I'm near with all muscle
'Cause when I'm in the streets, we eating, more Ruffles
Then we can play the suites in Vegas, all duffles
'Cause you the queen, I'm the king, be a rider
A man with a game plan stressin ain't a rider
So let me paint picture, stay crisp, we providers
We real, realer than real, word to mamas
This is the wrong time
But I wish you were all mine
I ain't tryna wait, listen to fate
But what's a man to do
Said I'm all confused
And you ain't tryna choose
Whether I win or lose, baby
Yeah It's all about you (all about you)
It's all about you (all about you)
Said it's all about you, (all about you)
Said it's all about you, (all about you)
Yeah, it's all about you, (all about you, all about you)
Kingpin chef in the town, keep it 100
Ice on his neck and his arms with more money
Jump into the 250 Joan, gettin' blunted
Pockets carry more than a stack, we all fronting
Rich black African, dons getting cheddar
Shorty know better, let's blow, bring the Beretta
Showing off the vault, you walk, nigga, you're welcome
Or you can stay here and be rich with me and help 'em
I'm just crazy with it, fly slick intelligence
He play high on the strips and flip pelicans
My whole click is in this bitch, 10 elephants
Who stay fresher than us' That's irrelevant
True, yeah, nothing but a G thing
Whoa, yo, they be coming through, peep game
Boo, I know it's over baby, keep playing
Oops, I'm out of energy, street king
This is the wrong time but I wish you were all mine
I ain't tryna wait, listen to fate
But what's a man to do
Said I'm all confused
And you ain't tryna choose
Whether I win or lose, baby
Yeah, it's all about you, all about you
It's all about you, (all about you)
Said it's all about you, all about you
Said it's all about you, all about you
Yeah, it's all about you, all about you, all about you
The lyrics of Raekwon's song "All About You" convey the singer's deep feelings for someone he cannot be with at the moment. He wishes that the person he is addressing was his, even if the timing is wrong. He hints at his confusion regarding this situation and the fact that the person is not making a choice, which leaves him confused about his own fate. The singer emphasizes that everything is "all about you," as he deeply desires to be with her despite everything.
Raekwon's verses in the song depict the lifestyle of a kingpin chef, living lavishly with plenty of money and luxury cars. He emphasizes his love for hustling and living life on his own terms. The singer portrays himself as a provider, living up to his responsibilities and showing off the benefits that come with his wealth. He is more than willing to share his wealth with his love interest and make her a key part of his world. The song's overall message is about the priorities that take center stage in one's life and how significant it is to share these priorities with the people you care about.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the wrong time
I feel like it's not the right time for us, but I still really wish you could be with me
But I wish you were all mine
I really want to be with you, even though it might not be the best timing
I ain't tryna wait
I don't want to wait to be with you, even though it might be better for us to wait
Listen to fate, but what's a man to do
I understand that we should let fate decide, but it's hard to just sit back and wait
Said I'm all confused
I'm really conflicted about what to do and how to feel
And you ain't tryna choose
You seem like you're not sure about being with me or not, which just adds to my confusion
Whether I win or lose, baby
I'm willing to take a chance on being with you, even if it means I might get hurt
Yeah, it's all about you, all about you
My feelings and thoughts are completely focused on you and being with you
Kingpin chef in the town, keep it 100
I'm a powerful and successful person in my community, and I always keep it real
Ice on his neck and his arms with more money
I have a lot of wealth and success, and I like to show it off with expensive jewelry
Jump into the 250 Joan, gettin' blunted
I like to relax and smoke weed while driving my expensive car
Pockets carry more than a stack, we all fronting
My pockets are always full of money, but sometimes I pretend like I have more than I actually do
Shorty know better, let's blow, bring the Beretta
My girl knows I'm a dangerous person and is willing to ride with me, even when things get rough
Showing off the vault, you walk, nigga, you're welcome
I'm not afraid to flaunt my wealth and invite you to be a part of it, but if you don't want to join, that's fine too
Or you can stay here and be rich with me and help 'em
I want to share my wealth and success with you, and we can work together to help others too
True, yeah, nothing but a G thing
I'm a real gangster and I live by the G code
Boo, I know it's over baby, keep playing
I know our relationship might be over, but I still want to act like everything is okay and keep things fun
Oops, I'm out of energy, street king
I might be tired from all my hard work as a street king, but I still have energy for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESTELLE SWARAY, JERRY DUPLESSIS, SHAMA EDWIN JOSEPH, ARDEN ALTINO, AKENE DUNKLEY, COREY TODD WOODS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David C
Raekwon deserves more credit. Even going pop you can hear the quality in production. Keep going son
Los Aguilar
THIS IS NOT POP!!!! THIIS TRU HIP HOP U LISTENING 2 RIGHT NOW!!!! THOUGHT U KNEW FOO
blt281978
love the hook, and I love the beat.. Classic.... cant get enough of this..
foreverflylove
raekwon never lost a step, still soulful, always keeps it funky
Sick Rick
One of Rae's most under appreciated, classic tracks. #handsdown
TheKingIndeed
For Real this song is and will ALWAYS be an u deniable HIT. You can hear the chemistry between Raekwon and Estelle and not to mention musical genius Wonda Music Jerry. Yesss Indeeed
Omar Cortes
This track makes me want to suit up & roll out. Smooth
GRIND ETHIKS MIXTAPE SHOW
i love Estelle she is one of my favorite singers
King31395
Killer track! Love the Chef! One of his best in a long time
Vonte Harris
I love the chorus and beat!!!