Heated Nights
Raekwon Lyrics

Good afternoon Mr. Raekwon
An introduction from a resort staff member welcoming Raekwon to the luxurious resort.

Hope you had a pleasant flight
A polite inquiry about Raekwon's journey to the resort.

May I take your bags and pour you some scotch sir?
A request to carry Raekwon's luggage and offer him a drink of scotch.

Our villa off the shores of Argentina
A statement about the location of the resort, situated off the coast of Argentina.

Provide the most luxurious features on this part of the coast
An assertion that the resort offers the most extravagant amenities in its region.

And your financial background is suitable for
A suggestion that the resort is a proper fit for Raekwon's financial status.

Oh no, the guns are going off in celebration of your arrival, my friend
A metaphorical reference to the popularity of Raekwon as a celebrity being celebrated by the locals with gunfire.

You're a god in the city
A flattering compliment to Raekwon's status and reputation in the city.

My life, day one when I was caught up in it young
Introducing Raekwon's reminisces of his past life, which he began when he was young.

Benetton sweaters, Kangols and guns
A reference to the clothing and weaponry typical of the lifestyle he lived in his youth.

The candy shop is where it all popped
An allusion to the place where Raekwon conducted his early illegal business activities.

Sellin' ounces of oregano, free lunch, the spot
Describing the products sold and services offered at his early operation which he operated from the candy shop.

Thinkin' all better, can't wait to bag this block
Looking forward to succeeding in his business endeavors and evolve to a bigger operation.

'Cause when I get on, my ass is just rock
Promising that when he succeeded in his business, he would become wealthy beyond measure.

Do a few one, two's and shop
Plan of action that involves some violence and purchase of high-end items.

I get whore who's runnin' through Fifth Ave, a Glock
Narrating an encounter with a prostitute who tracks him down while he visits Fifth Ave carrying a handgun (Glock).

I love Polo Gear and top
Expressing his affinity for Polo apparel.

A few Woolrich pieces, yeah the bagels was hot
Mentioning Woolrich apparel and how everyone in his area became infatuated with bagels.

Dreams and schemes to make a knot
Describing his ambitions and plans to earn money.

I sat on the stove and wrote C.R.E.A.M., one blunt two o'clock
Recalling the circumstances under which he wrote the song 'C.R.E.A.M' which ultimately became one of Wu-Tang Clan's most famous tracks: on top of the stove at 2 AM while smoking a blunt.

Gangsta hours if I'm not
Referring to staying up late in the night to indulge in his life's pursuits.

I'm lyin', take a shot, I put it on my 40K rock
Challenging the artist's honesty and claiming to have deposited $40K cash stone rock. He challenges anyone who thinks he is lying to confirm his claims.

Shorty with an educated bop
Describing a young woman who has a witty/conversational style who caught his attention.

With flavor for days, it's all praise, who amaze you a lot
Praising the woman for her flavor or taste and express awe at her abilities.

Front out of drug buildings under the street lights
Painting a picture of dangerous streets where drugs are sold and gangs are common.

Guns go off, we keep pipes
Referencing the reality on the streets, where guns are often used and individuals or gangs have different weapons.

Every kid caught in the zone, let's hope he make it home
Expressing the hope that every kid on the streets makes it back home safely.

And sleep right, instead of churnin' the heat night
Advising individuals involved in illegal activities to sleep right instead of engaging in violent behavior at night.

Ayo maxin' with the machine guns, new gelatous
Alluding to Raekwon's current wealth and status by referencing his possession of machine guns and a new gelato brand.

Tryna stay away from the jail gangs and letters
Striving to avoid ending up in jail or in a gang, while at the same time avoiding communication or entanglement with them.

My time is now, bread box is startin' to pile
Expressing that it is his time to enjoy the fruits of his labor and that he has amassed a lot of money.

Home-girl got no style but I'mma lace her
Pledging to mentor a woman to be stylish or fashionable.

Catch me in a Blazer with a P9 laser
Choosing to wear a Chevy Blazer and carry a P9 laser to protect and/or intimidate.

Drunk get twenty five thousand a razor
Confident in his ability to make a lot of money, even when he is not sober by selling drugs.

Meet me in the mess hall, you crazy, I'm out in Jamaica
Inviting someone to join him but pointing out that he is in Jamaica and would not be able to meet them in the mess hall.

Breakin' up black weed, chillin' with gangstas
Rolling up black marijuana, while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere with other gangsters.

Fuck around high, might die on vacation
Acknowledging the dangers of being reckless while high, particularly while on vacation.

Better have respect in the right place like Mike Mason
Emphasizing the importance of showing respect and treating people right in the right circles, such as that run by Mike Mason.

Everybody smooth when the cake flip
Explaining that everything is going well when he is making a substantial amount of money.

Niggas start snitchin' on the team where they say shit
Elaborating on the risks he encounters due to people confessing to the authorities one after the other, jeopardizing the safety of his team.

Get your face lit, it's so hard to make shit
A warning that conflicts have severe consequences and success is hard to come by.

Can't sit around jealous niggas, that's gay shit
Explaining his distaste for individuals who are jealous and/or wreckless who seem to be seeking conflict.

That's why, yo I'm just around paid shit
Concluding that he only associates with individuals who are secure financially.

No Minute Maid shit, no son this ain't a slave ship
Affirming that his environment does not involve labor of any kind and it is definitely not comparable to enslavement.

Front out of drug buildings under the street lights
Repeating the initial verse that sets the tone of how lawless and rough the streets he lived on can be.

Guns go off, we keep pipes
Reminding listeners of the necessity of having weapons to protect oneself given the presence of guns.

Every kid caught in the zone, let's hope he make it home
Endorsing a hopeful sentiment once again to wish all kids who are trying to make it away from the streets return home safely.

And sleep right, instead of churnin' the heat night
Ending the song with a strong message similar to above, encouraging listeners to steer away from danger and rest safe and sound rather than partake in violent activities during the night.