Ason Jones
Raekwon Lyrics

He was a powerful general, the smell from his breath was Ballantine
He was a mighty leader and had an alcoholic breath that smelled like Ballantine beer

I think it was the year '89
The events of this song took place in the year 1989

He stayed the freshest, Polo boots, wallies with them colorful low gooses
He always appeared fashionable and wore trendy clothing, including Polo boots and colorful low-cut sneakers

Coming from Medina, we boost
He originated from Medina and we support him

We up in A&S, slipping and dipping to Bedstuy
We are in A&S store in Bedstuy, enjoying ourselves and having fun

Native, he used to beatbox, thousands'll listen
He was a skilled beatboxer and attracted thousands of listeners

Yo, that's before, the Wu got on, him and Allah Just'
This happened before the Wu Tang Clan became popular, when he and Allah Just' were making music together

And RZA, came to the Island one morn'
RZA visited their area one morning

A nigga could dance to slow music, outdrink any nigga
He was an exceptional slow dancer and could outdrink anyone

On the benches, while we hitting reefer, he sold loosies
While we were smoking marijuana on the benches, he sold loose cigarettes

Five foot seven, a legend was born, Russell 'Ason" Jones
He was short but became a legend, his real name was Russell 'Ason' Jones

I know him for his braids and lessons
I remember him for his braids and his teachings

A wise man with knowledge 120, kept a flag on his chest
He was wise and knowledgeable in the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths and often wore their flag on his chest

A right hand, you quick, serving you Remy
He was talented with his right hand and could quickly serve you Remy Martin

Yo, let's toast to the fallen, lost forgotten
Let's raise our glasses to those who have passed away and been forgotten

Aiyo, if niggas could hear me, then roll up some broccoli
Hey, if you can hear me, then roll up some marijuana

Ason, the heart of a lion, a purified mind
Ason had a brave heart and a pure mind

The way he did it, with a mic and some wine
He was able to make great music with just a microphone and some wine

I would never forget the days we used to sit back
I will never forget the days when we would relax together

Days I be all up in the crib, listening, holding, align him and yo
I would spend time at home, listening to him and holding a conversation with him

I just miss this nigga
I really miss him

And now I understand the meaning of love, when I kissed the nigga
Now I understand the depth of love, when I kissed him goodbye after he passed away

He had a heart of gold, intelligent soul from day one
He had a kind-hearted nature and a sharp intellect from the beginning

Loud as the ferry, best friend was momma Cherry
He was as loud as a ferry and his best friend was momma Cherry

Sweet lady, BK baby, she taught Dirty
Momma Cherry was a kind woman, born and raised in Brooklyn, who taught Dirty (presumably the singer) many things

How to cook, clean, singing the songs, say the
Cherry taught Dirty how to cook, clean and sing songs

Old school dances and O.E., Ballantine, the wine
We would dance to retro music and drink OE and Ballantine beer and wine

We sip, while we sat with the O.G.'s
We would sip our drinks while sitting with the old timers

Knowledge of self, good health
He was knowledgeable about himself and his well-being

The fortunes that came with the game, had my brother insane
The wealth that came from the music industry drove my brother crazy

It's like wealth ain't enough to live for
It seems like having money is not enough to live for

But if you got love in your heart, just believe in yourself
However, if you have love in your heart, then you should just believe in yourself

That was the black man rap, baby Jesus in the black Land'
That was a rap about black men, baby Jesus in the black Cadillac

Few jewelry pieces with his gold fangs, his fam
His family and friends remember him for his few jewelry pieces and gold fangs

(Brooklyn Zu) you know my brother was I'll
The Brooklyn Zu crew knows that my brother was great

The first dude to say, "Yo, keep it real"
He was the first person to say 'keep it real'

Yeah, the lover, the father, the hustler, the rap professor
He was a lover, father, hustler, and a professor of rap

Now he with Allah, that's a blessing
Now he is with Allah, which is a blessing