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.
Intoxicated
Raekwon Lyrics
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Intoxicated and I'm faded, by your honey
Why, we finally made it, got to lovin'
Money, seeds and shine
They want to hate it, try to break it
But it's yours and mine
Nothing can change it, finally made it, so divine
Yo, I sat around the illest villains
Campaignin' while we all G off
Automatic mayors, now we ain't playin'
Wolves start scheemin', violate me in the rain
Get more respect, rob Marvin Gaye on 'em
Gold, black, beige on 'em, heavy gauge
Gettin' blazed, all that money, but he ain't even shaved
This a new flavor, bigger vets, bigger begets
Bigger papes, god damn it, nigga got saved
Three or more, two thousand four Blazers
Lookin' good, it's all hood, just analyze amazed
Peace, let's mozy and swaze', y'all
Then count real bank and thank 'em, hit me on the page, what
[Chorus]
[Method Man]
Yo, I was born on the same day as Dr. Seuss
Plenty of friends, henny and gin, who got the juice?
Let's get drunk, in this motherfucker, let's get pumped
I need that funk, like I ain't took a bath in a month
You can find me where the thugs be at, club be at
A fact, I love women, 'cause they love me back
The name's Johnny, they used to call me sucker for love
But now I'm grimey, cops searchin' motherfuckers for drugs
Give me that buzz, that calm a nigga, dimes and doves
At four twenty, when niggaz knew what time it was
A shot of Remy, in my system, I'm buzzed
Then baby, I ain't just a little war from unplugged
Haha, you know I, crack myself up, sometimes with no excuses
Like every nigga that done time, I didn't do it
Meth the Magnificent, not Jeff
I see the game done gone imputent, soft and suspect
[Chorus]
[Ol' Dirty Bastard]
Yo, silence on Smith with six shots, lick shots
Leave ya head like a Shaolin monk with six dots
Hit a gush, twistin' a sweet switcher
In search for Bobby the Digital, bitch, not Bobby Fisher
Head full, with a Grey Goose and Redbull
I came for, a beer, weed, plus a bed full
Of dimepiece, model type bitches, who mind they business
Blow my dick, like birthday cake wishes
My warrior's scornful, hard to respond to
Dirt McGirt, be sailin' boat and in Honolulu
Brooklyn Zu, wild like Chaka Zulu
Brooklyn Zu, shots will go right through you
Touch me in Cali, or the streets of Mauwi
In the two thousand six pitch black Audi
Drivin' by bitches, I'm like howdy
Doody, to you some beauty bitches crowd me
[Chorus 2X]
The chorus of the song "Intoxicated" by Raekwon featuring Mary J. Blige, ODB & Method Man emphasizes the feeling of euphoria caused by love and wealth. Mary J. Blige sings about being "intoxicated and faded" by love and the success that follows, which no one can change because it's "yours and mine, so divine." In the first verse, Raekwon mentions the danger he faces every day as an inevitable result of being powerful and wealthy. He also uses some wordplay by juxtaposing the words "beige" and "gauge" to rhyme, which may indicate the collection of firearms that the individual possesses. The second verse by Method Man refers to his love for women, alcohol, and drugs. He also makes a reference to being incarcerated at some point in his life, but he did not commit those crimes.
The third and final verse, by ODB, mentions his reckless and carefree behavior. He brags about his ability to afford luxury items such as expensive alcohol, cars, and women. He also mentions the Brooklyn Zoo, which was a group created by ODB that featured various Wu-Tang Clan members. The song's overall tone and message are about enjoying the rewards of hard work and success while still facing both the positive and negative consequences of that success.
Line by Line Meaning
Intoxicated and I'm faded, by your honey
I am drunk and high because of your love and affection
Why, we finally made it, got to lovin'
After a long struggle, we are together and finally able to express our love for each other
Money, seeds and shine
Wealth, legacy, and success
They want to hate it, try to break it
Our enemies want to undermine our achievements and love
But it's yours and mine
Despite their efforts, our love and success belong to us only
Nothing can change it, finally made it, so divine
Our love and success are unshakable and heavenly
Yo, I sat around the illest villains
I spent time with the most notorious and ruthless people
Campaignin' while we all G off
We were hustling, plotting and strategizing while living like gangsters
Automatic mayors, now we ain't playin'
We have risen to power and are not to be trifled with
Wolves start scheemin', violate me in the rain
Our opponents are plotting and conspiring against us, even in dangerous weather
Get more respect, rob Marvin Gaye on 'em
We earn more admiration and clout by pulling off audacious heists, like robbing Marvin Gaye's legacy
Gold, black, beige on 'em, heavy gauge
We wear luxurious, expensive clothing and carry powerful guns
Gettin' blazed, all that money, but he ain't even shaved
We are getting high and enjoying our wealth, but not bothering with trivial things like grooming
This a new flavor, bigger vets, bigger begets
We bring a new style and level of wealth and success
Bigger papes, god damn it, nigga got saved
We have made a lot of money and are now living comfortably
Three or more, two thousand four Blazers
We own several vehicles of the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer model
Lookin' good, it's all hood, just analyze amazed
We are impressive and admirable, even to those who are familiar with our situation
Peace, let's mozy and swaze', y'all
Let's relax and have a good time, my friends
Then count real bank and thank 'em, hit me on the page, what
Let's count our money and express gratitude, then communicate with each other
Yo, I was born on the same day as Dr. Seuss
I share a birthday with the famous children's author Dr. Seuss
Plenty of friends, henny and gin, who got the juice?
I have a lot of friends and we drink a lot of Hennessy and gin, who has the power?
Let's get drunk, in this motherfucker, let's get pumped
Let's drink heavily and get excited
I need that funk, like I ain't took a bath in a month
I crave the energy and excitement of funk music
You can find me where the thugs be at, club be at
I hang out at places frequented by gangsters and in clubs
A fact, I love women, 'cause they love me back
I love women because they reciprocate my affections
The name's Johnny, they used to call me sucker for love
My name is Johnny, but I used to be seen as a hopeless romantic
But now I'm grimey, cops searchin' motherfuckers for drugs
But now I'm experienced and street-smart, cops try to catch me for drug charges
Give me that buzz, that calm a nigga, dimes and doves
I need drugs that can soothe me and create good feelings, especially marijuana and pretty women
At four twenty, when niggaz knew what time it was
At 4:20 pm or am, we know it's time to smoke marijuana, a common cultural reference
A shot of Remy, in my system, I'm buzzed
A drink of Remy Martin cognac makes me feel intoxicated
Then baby, I ain't just a little war from unplugged
Then, I am very close to losing control, becoming unplugged or violent
Haha, you know I, crack myself up, sometimes with no excuses
I am easily amused and find myself laughing, often without a clear reason
Like every nigga that done time, I didn't do it
I, like many black men who have been incarcerated, claim that I am innocent
Meth the Magnificent, not Jeff
I am Method Man, a great rapper and performer
I see the game done gone imputent, soft and suspect
I see the rap music industry deteriorating and becoming unimpressive and questionable
Yo, silence on Smith with six shots, lick shots
Quiet down on Smith Street, I have a gun with six bullets, ready to fire
Leave ya head like a Shaolin monk with six dots
I'll shoot you in the head like a dead Shaolin monk, with six bullet wounds forming a circle
Hit a gush, twistin' a sweet switcher
I got high and smoked a cannabis cigarette
In search for Bobby the Digital, bitch, not Bobby Fisher
I am looking for Bobby Digital, the music producer, not the chess grandmaster Bobby Fisher
Head full, with a Grey Goose and Redbull
I am drunk and high, thanks to Grey Goose vodka and Redbull energy drink
I came for, a beer, weed, plus a bed full
I came for alcohol, marijuana, and sexual activity
Of dimepiece, model type bitches, who mind they business
Attractive and sophisticated women who don't interfere with my affairs
Blow my dick, like birthday cake wishes
Perform oral sex on me as extravagantly as making birthday cake wishes
My warrior's scornful, hard to respond to
My gangsta associates are tough and challenging
Dirt McGirt, be sailin' boat and in Honolulu
My name is Dirt McGirt, and I am enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, including traveling to Hawaii
Brooklyn Zu, wild like Chaka Zulu
My gang associates from Brooklyn are aggressive and fearless, much like the legendary African leader Chaka Zulu
Brooklyn Zu, shots will go right through you
My friends from Brooklyn will shoot you without hesitation
Touch me in Cali, or the streets of Mauwi
Don't mess with me whether in California or Maui
In the two thousand six pitch black Audi
I am driving a 2006 Audi car in black color
Drivin' by bitches, I'm like howdy
I am casually greeting women I pass by
Doody, to you some beauty bitches crowd me
I am surrounded by beautiful women who are attracted to me
Chorus repeated twice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, NATALIE MCINTYRE, CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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hearing this song makes me miss ODB so much honestly what a verse, what a style and what a LEGEND
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Still gives me goosebumps and chills ....sheer class ✌
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