Ice Water
Raekwon Lyrics


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Tommy Hil' rockin' ice niggas
Tommy Hil' rockin' niggas who fuck-
Mira, aprende
Take a one on one to this shit, y'all (yeah)
Get your nostrils clear (yeah)
Come on, sniff your brains out
All my Al Capone, Al Pacino niggas (yeah, word up)
Who's down with drug smugglin' (Cappadonna, Golden Arms)

Yo, yo
Check out the rap kin'pin, the black Jesus
I know a few nigga sniff coke and caught seizures
Peace to half-moon Caesars
And all the bitches in the bleachers
Hot weather, sex on the beaches
Jewelry shoppin' out of the country
Deluxe luxury
People sayin' that my chains look truck on me
But what about the Wonder Woman bracelet?
Two-one-point-three diamond cut engraved rubies
Kid, I laced it
My sweet tooth gotta nigga throbbin', ready for robbin'
But first hit Maria's for a butter almond
The bionic microphone is smack mechanic
Move like a bunch of Mexicans with bandanas
Son, it's on so we can just max a million
I got the spot sewn, so we can make a billion
The God's tropical
Ladies call me black fruit punch
Rainbow flavored niggas murder niggas for lunch
Peace to the Paris Crew in the avenue, and my nigga Jay Love
Who carry switch blades on the reg', duke

Yo, the first branch, the third leaf, whoever want it got beef
I politic, show love, crush those who dare creep
Into my realm of sunshine, I praise divine
Fine line between Donna, dumb, deaf and blind
He ain't mine, he shook like the faggots in daytime
Crossed over grain while we was bubblin' moonshine
Sippin' on the Moet, laid up, Rae-Gambino
Mastermind the plan, Tony Starks, Cappachino
Develop while your head be swellin' up off of the Nation
Blinded by the ice while I release the confrontation
Donna holy fat bags of weed, ravioli pasta
Bodyguard the Killa Bee songs like Kevin Costner
Infrared all inside your bumba', rasta
Cappadonna pimp the derby like the mobster

Yeah, yeah
Ayy, spaghetti lame brain-ass niggas
Quarters, nickels, and dimes, bitch
Except for overtime, nigga
Any ass money suit be fine
'Cause I'm comin' strong, breakin' niggas backs
Keepin' shit real
If you haven't noticed, you bitchy-ass, rusty-ass, nigga
Let me tell you this one time
Tony Starks, Raekwon the Chef
Cappachino and Golden Arms
Is comin' through mad strong
From the isles of Shaolin
For all them faggot-ass
Rusty chicken-head bitches too
Shup-shup, baby

Yo, back in the days
Baggin' crack, scrapin' plates, flippin' cakes
Who them heavy head niggas hatin' Jakes?
It be us, all the war's soldiers
Hangin' in halls gettin' over
City niggas, shoot for blood money, rockin' Rovers
Stay dipped, don't have no money in your pocket in the streets
Why these people mob money in they Jeep?
Crack bums watch your back for jumps
Caught before a fake twenty dollar bill
Get 'em son, we ain't the one
Politickin', purse vickin', sick of these Dominicans
Eatin' good, had to shoot my way up out of Bennigan's
That's life, to top it all off, beef with White




Pullin' bleach out, tryna throw it in my eyesight
Yo, fuck is on yo' mind?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raekwon's song Ice Water (feat. Ghostface Killah) describe a world of drugs, luxury, and violence. The first lines revolve around fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and how his clothing is worn by those involved in drug smuggling. The lyrics then shift to a tribute to black Jesus, and how some people have caught seizures from snorting coke. Peace is given to Caesars and the women in the bleachers. The lyrics then describe the luxurious lifestyle, from jewelry shopping out of the country to deluxe luxury. Raekwon talks about how people say his chains look like a truck on him, but he remains unbothered by the criticism. He describes his jewelry in detail, mentioning a Wonder Woman bracelet with diamond-cut rubies. The lyrics then shift to his sweet tooth, ready for robbing, but he wants to grab a butter almond from Maria's first.


The second verse begins with a declaration that he's got the spot sewn, and he and his comrades can make a billion. Women call him black fruit punch, and he mentions the Paris Crew in the avenue and his friend Jay Love, who carries switch blades on the reg. The lyrics then describe a confrontation, blinded by ice, where he mentions he's got fat bags of weed and ravioli pasta. Finally, the lyrics shift to a discussion of drug dealing, bagging crack, flipping cakes, and watching out for fake bills. He mentions having to shoot his way out of Bennigan's and having beef with white people.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a world where drugs, violence, and luxury are intertwined.


Line by Line Meaning

Tommy Hil' rockin' ice niggas
Tommy Hilfiger clothes are worn by drug dealers who are on the lookout for Ice (crystal meth)


Mira, aprende
Listen and learn


Take a one on one to this shit, y'all (yeah)
Focus your attention on this musical collaboration between Raekwon and Ghostface Killah without any other distraction


Get your nostrils clear (yeah)
Clear your nasal passage to sniff cocaine


Come on, sniff your brains out
Drug addiction is so intense that one might continue snorting cocaine until his brain stops functioning


All my Al Capone, Al Pacino niggas (yeah, word up)
People who idolize characters such as Al Capone and Al Pacino from Scarface, a movie about cocaine trafficking


Who's down with drug smugglin' (Cappadonna, Golden Arms)
Cappadonna and Golden Arms are willing to participate in drug smuggling


Yo, yo
An exclamation to grab listener's attention


Check out the rap kin'pin, the black Jesus
Raekwon is an influential rapper whose lyric is divine and black that reshapes the music industry


I know a few nigga sniff coke and caught seizures
Some people suffer from seizures after taking cocaine


Peace to half-moon Caesars
Salute to the drug dealer who is notorious for controlling the sale of cocaine in the area


And all the bitches in the bleachers
Acknowledgment of all the women who support drug dealers


Hot weather, sex on the beaches
During summer, people have sex on the beach


Jewelry shoppin' out of the country
Wealthy people travel abroad to buy expensive jewelry


Deluxe luxury
Top of the line products and services


People sayin' that my chains look truck on me
Some suggest that Raekwon's chains are too large, resembling the size of a truck


But what about the Wonder Woman bracelet?
Raekwon also owns a valuable Wonder Woman bracelet that he is proud of


Two-one-point-three diamond cut engraved rubies
Raekwon's bracelet contains rubies that are skillfully cut and engraved, adding to the value


Kid, I laced it
Raekwon took great care in choosing and adding rubies to his bracelet


My sweet tooth gotta nigga throbbin', ready for robbin'
Raekwon has a craving for sweets to the point that he would rob someone to get it


But first hit Maria's for a butter almond
Before committing any crime, Raekwon would stop at a particular place to enjoy a butter almond cookie


The bionic microphone is smack mechanic
Raekwon's rapping prowess is so advanced that he is likened to a bionic machine


Move like a bunch of Mexicans with bandanas
Raekwon moves quickly and with precision, similar to how Mexican drug cartels move when working together


Son, it's on so we can just max a million
Raekwon and his crew are ready to make a large sum of money


I got the spot sewn, so we can make a billion
Raekwon has everything under control, and the deal is worth a billion


The God's tropical
Raekwon is like a tropical god


Ladies call me black fruit punch
Women find Raekwon incredibly attractive and irresistible


Rainbow flavored niggas murder niggas for lunch
Drug dealers are willing to do anything, including killing, to maintain their position of power


Peace to the Paris Crew in the avenue, and my nigga Jay Love
Raekwon gives a silent shout out to friends of his


Who carry switch blades on the reg', duke
Raekwon's friends are always armed with switchblades and are ready for any situation


Yo, the first branch, the third leaf, whoever want it got beef
Raekwon is ready for anyone who disrespects him


I politic, show love, crush those who dare creep
Raekwon is a skilled influencer, and he shows compassion to those who respect him and crushes those who don't


Into my realm of sunshine, I praise divine
Raekwon posits himself in a position of power and strength, akin to the sun, and praises divine existence


Fine line between Donna, dumb, deaf and blind
There is a thin line between being a woman, ignorant, and being blind to the harsh realities of life


He ain't mine, he shook like the faggots in daytime
Raekwon distances himself from men who are not worthy of his presence and are cowardly


Crossed over grain while we was bubblin' moonshine
Someone has crossed paths with Raekwon at a time when he was making and selling moonshine illegally


Sippin' on the Moet, laid up, Rae-Gambino
Raekwon is drinking expensive champagne, and he's relaxed and enjoying the good life like the Italian-American mafia bosses


Mastermind the plan, Tony Starks, Cappachino
Raekwon, Tony Starks, and Cappachino are the masterminds behind a complicated plan


Develop while your head be swellin' up off of the Nation
Raekwon is developing his rap skill but not letting it get to his head like other members of the Nation of Gods and Earths


Blinded by the ice while I release the confrontation
Raekwon is distracting others with his flashy jewelry while he secretly prepares to confront them


Donna holy fat bags of weed, ravioli pasta
Donna, the woman he's addressing, sells marijuana and Italian pasta dishes


Bodyguard the Killa Bee songs like Kevin Costner
Killa Bee songs are so valuable that they need to be protected just like how Kevin Costner's character in The Bodyguard protects his clients


Infrared all inside your bumba', rasta
Raekwon is saying that his enemies should be careful because he can get them anytime without their knowledge, all the while using a Jamaican slang


Cappadonna pimp the derby like the mobster
Cappadonna acts like a well-dressed gangster while driving and showing off his car


Yeah, yeah
An interjection to attract listener's attention


Ayy, spaghetti lame brain-ass niggas
Raekwon is insulting people who are not smart and do not carry themselves well


Quarters, nickels, and dimes, bitch
Drug dealers trade in small denominations of currency, such as quarters, nickels, and dimes


Except for overtime, nigga
Drug dealers don't work beyond their scheduled work hours


Any ass money suit be fine
Drug dealers don't need to dress up fancy as long as they have money


'Cause I'm comin' strong, breakin' niggas backs
Raekwon is taking a tough approach on rivals by breaking their willpower


Keepin' shit real
Raekwon is known for his authenticity and non-fake attitude


If you haven't noticed, you bitchy-ass, rusty-ass, nigga
If someone hasn't noticed Raekwon up until this point, then he insults them


Let me tell you this one time
Raekwon wants to say something important that the listener should pay close attention to


Tony Starks, Raekwon the Chef
Raekwon and Ghostface Killah's alter egos are powerful and talented


Cappachino and Golden Arms
Raekwon's affiliates are famous for their flashy arms and heads


Is comin' through mad strong
Raekwon and his crew are unstoppable


From the isles of Shaolin
Raekwon is from Staten Island, New York


For all them faggot-ass
Raekwon insults people who appear weak and cowardly


Rusty chicken-head bitches too
Raekwon insults women who look unkempt and lack common sense


Shup-shup, baby
A dismissal to someone who won't shut up


Yo, back in the days
An interjection that signifies going back to the past


Baggin' crack, scrapin' plates, flippin' cakes
Raekwon reminisces about his drug dealing days and how it helped him make money


Who them heavy head niggas hatin' Jakes?
Raekwon's competitors and rivals who are jealous of his success and relationship with police officers


It be us, all the war's soldiers
Raekwon and his crew are the successful drug dealers who win the biggest turf wars


Hangin' in halls gettin' over
Drug dealers hang out in groups to sell drugs


City niggas, shoot for blood money, rockin' Rovers
Drug dealers from the city drive in Land Rovers and are willing to do anything for money, including killing


Stay dipped, don't have no money in your pocket in the streets
Drug dealers, even when broke, dress nicely and take pride in their appearance in public


Why these people mob money in they Jeep?
Drug dealers ride in fancy SUVs while people nearby are struggling to make ends meet


Crack bums watch your back for jumps
Drug addicts are always on the lookout for opportunities to commit crimes, including robbing drug dealers


Caught before a fake twenty dollar bill
Drug dealers must always beware of counterfeit money


Get 'em son, we ain't the one
In case of danger, Raekwon's crew is ready to fight back and defend themselves


Politickin', purse vickin', sick of these Dominicans
Raekwon dislikes the Dominicans who engage in politics and purse-snatching


Eatin' good, had to shoot my way up out of Bennigan's
Raekwon and his friends enjoyed their meal at Bennigan's, but violence broke out


That's life, to top it all off, beef with White
Raekwon has issues with his white enemies


Pullin' bleach out, tryna throw it in my eyesight
Raekwon's enemies are trying to blind him with bleach


Yo, fuck is on yo' mind?
A rhetorical question that conveys Raekwon's frustration with the other person's behavior




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Corey Woods, Robert F. Diggs

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