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.
Fuck Them
Raekwon Lyrics
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Fuck you
[Chorus: x2]
What you want to be when you grow up
You want to be thugs
You want to be pranksters
You want to sell drugs
You want to be gangsters
That's what silly boys are made of
Aiyyo, aiyyo
Cool G's and forty seven flavors
Display swade gators
We comin through
To blaze neighbors
Meet mark and pardon me to heat mark
A dutch spark it
Lex Leonardo arts profit
Apple cranberry mixed with crystal
Fan worry
Desert mountain crib in the ground
We arsonists
One point five a liter
Take a taste
Splash your heater
Smack your face twice
Clap your sneakers
Shit is like a mission to Mars
Fishin' for bars
Takin' what's ours
Knowledge the car Pa
Don't be stupid
Get a little cash
Better swoop it
Throw it in the ground and recoup it
Next check was best
Your family pack your shit
Get vexed
Leave a nigga standing in a bag of leaves
Some niggas catch on later
Try to put them on they haters
I met eighty of them niggas yo
Waitin' on the sidelines droolin'
Some need schoolin'
Let me teach yo
And roll a student what
Rule one
Yo respect if you lose son
Don't be big back about to learn to move dunn
All hell to niggas in jails
With sharks in they fishtanks
Now he come home he a whale
Wolves in the projo's, projo's yo
We realer up in my shows yo
Middle finger five O's
Take time to climb vines yo
Lay on the lines
Like Laury only lovin' Rae kind
Sun splash cash layin like three bags of hash
Fully wrapped in a indian man's stash
Aiyyo
[Chorus: x2]
Aiyyo, get up
Lex should be braggin'
Get it up
Fuck shorty got cream in a mean truck
Prop-ness she hollar like the Loch Ness
He large rock this
Fresh Ferrari in a drop six
Fro's
Yo talkin about the dough on his clothes
Glaze is crushed up pokin on rolls yo
Oh yeah and maybe gettin' cream
See what I mean black queen
Stop actin' like crack fiends an'
Brawl we want to thank all of y'all
Play the wall hype
Checkin how this lady walks stay hawkin'
Grab the remain, divorce (Uh)
Shame came to yours
We like green
Rock the same gameplan, ours (Yo, Yo)
Ladies and gentlemen
Your about to see
A pastime hobby about to be
Takin' to the next degree
By M-E-TH and the bloody Chef Boyardee
Watch out bitches is too nosey
Backhand slappin' the phoney
Got to walk it off can't mosey
Who got you open up
Crack pipe still smokin'
Face frozen
Coke straw stickin' out your nose and D
Proposin' that you bleed on the Chef apron
My thing hold down the play-pen
And say the nursery rhymes they makin
Come on now
Shits too real
Fuck you and now your man feel
Time don't stand still for y'all bitches
Want to Big Ball
I got two for you to juggle in your jizzals
I'm losin' it now
Throw in the pieces like a jig-saw
Aiyyo
She multi-colored like a rainbow
Mr. Meth and the Cuban Link kiddo
On tracks we connect, politic ditto
Take that to that
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Raekwon's song "Fuck them" are filled with various themes, including crime, wealth, and respecting one another. The first two lines are simple and rude, delivering a clear message. The chorus then shifts the focus to young men growing up, and how they aspire to be thugs, pranksters, drug dealers, and gangsters. The message of the chorus highlights the foolishness of such aspirations among young boys, clearly stating that it leads to no good. The rest of the lyrics follow the same pattern, showcasing a life of luxury, including expensive cars, homes, and designer clothes.
Raekwon then goes on to describe how he and his friends drink expensive drinks, smoking expensive cigars, and living a life of excess. Raekwon talks about the dangers of the life of crime, referring to men in jail as "whales" and often discussing the "sharks" lurking in the prison system. The message is that one should avoid a life of crime and stay out of jail. Raekwon then encourages young boys to respect their elders and learn from those who have been through the struggles of life. He provides guidance to those who may not have had proper mentors in their lives.
Overall, Raekwon's lyrics in "Fuck them" are a warning to young men of the dangers of living a life of crime, disrespect, and violence. The lyrics discuss the importance of respecting one another, avoiding dangerous lifestyles, and focusing on education and betterment. The story is delivered in a blunt, honest tone, and the message is clear: make the right choices in life and respect those around you.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, yo, yo
Fuck you
A strong opening statement indicating the disregard and disdain for someone/something.
[Chorus: x2]
What you want to be when you grow up
You want to be thugs
You want to be pranksters
You want to sell drugs
You want to be gangsters
That's what silly boys are made of
The chorus aims to criticize the young boys aspiring to be criminals instead of following a righteous path while highlighting the foolishness in doing so.
Aiyyo, aiyyo
Cool G's and forty seven flavors
Display swade gators
We comin through
To blaze neighbors
Meet mark and pardon me to heat mark
A dutch spark it
Lex Leonardo arts profit
Apple cranberry mixed with crystal
Fan worry
Desert mountain crib in the ground
We arsonists
One point five a liter
Take a taste
Splash your heater
Smack your face twice
Clap your sneakers
Shit is like a mission to Mars
Fishin' for bars
Takin' what's ours
Knowledge the car Pa
The rapper flaunts his opulence and arrogance by bragging about his expensive taste in alcohol, sneakers, and food, while hinting at causing destruction to his neighbors. He also boasts about his knowledge, comparing it to a valuable car.
Don't be stupid
Get a little cash
Better swoop it
Throw it in the ground and recoup it
Next check was best
Your family pack your shit
Get vexed
Leave a nigga standing in a bag of leaves
Some niggas catch on later
Try to put them on they haters
I met eighty of them niggas yo
Waitin' on the sidelines droolin'
Some need schoolin'
Let me teach yo
And roll a student what
Rule one
Yo respect if you lose son
Don't be big back about to learn to move dunn
All hell to niggas in jails
With sharks in they fishtanks
Now he come home he a whale
Wolves in the projo's, projo's yo
We realer up in my shows yo
Middle finger five O's
The rapper advises listeners to make money smartly and to be proactive with their earnings. He also addresses those that try to follow their path later or those that criticize their lifestyle, indicating that they need guidance. Additionally, he observes the predatory nature of prison and its ability to turn a small-timer to a big player.
Take time to climb vines yo
Lay on the lines
Like Laury only lovin' Rae kind
Sun splash cash layin like three bags of hash
Fully wrapped in a indian man's stash
Aiyyo
The rapper celebrates his achievements, likening them to a leisurely climb up a vine. He also acknowledges his love interest while comparing his wealth to bags of hash wrapped in an Indian man's stash.
Aiyyo, get up
Lex should be braggin'
Get it up
Fuck shorty got cream in a mean truck
Prop-ness she hollar like the Loch Ness
He large rock this
Fresh Ferrari in a drop six
Fro's
Yo talkin about the dough on his clothes
Glaze is crushed up pokin on rolls yo
Oh yeah and maybe gettin' cream
See what I mean black queen
Stop actin' like crack fiends an'
Brawl we want to thank all of y'all
Play the wall hype
Checkin how this lady walks stay hawkin'
Grab the remain, divorce (Uh)
Shame came to yours
We like green
Rock the same gameplan, ours (Yo, Yo)
The rapper continues to brag, presenting his successful lifestyle to the audience, while highlighting his appreciation for women and the beauty surrounding his lifestyle. He encourages his fans to enjoy his success and party with him.
Ladies and gentlemen
Your about to see
A pastime hobby about to be
Takin' to the next degree
By M-E-TH and the bloody Chef Boyardee
Watch out bitches is too nosey
Backhand slappin' the phoney
Got to walk it off can't mosey
Who got you open up
Crack pipe still smokin'
Face frozen
Coke straw stickin' out your nose and D
Proposin' that you bleed on the Chef apron
My thing hold down the play-pen
And say the nursery rhymes they makin
Come on now
Shits too real
The song takes a more violent and aggressive turn as depicted in the verses. The two rappers threaten those who criticize their wealth and success and address drug addicts, calling them out for their addiction and damaging lifestyle. They then proceed to boast about their musical prowess.
Fuck you and now your man feel
Time don't stand still for y'all bitches
Want to Big Ball
I got two for you to juggle in your jizzals
I'm losin' it now
Throw in the pieces like a jig-saw
She multi-colored like a rainbow
Mr. Meth and the Cuban Link kiddo
On tracks we connect, politic ditto
Take that to that
The song concludes on an aggressive note challenging those trying to compete with the glory and success of the rapper, while highlighting their ability to connect with like-minded individuals and spawn new pieces of work.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, SEAN KELLY, SEAN E. KELLY
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