King of Kings
Raekwon Lyrics

Pushing for the King of New York, I see it
Raekwon wants to be the King of New York, and he believes he can achieve it.

Gangsters try so hard but can't be it
Other gangsters may try to be the King of New York, but they cannot succeed.

Only one could rise above all the rest
There can only be one true King of New York who is better than all the others.

And I got faith in my man, Lest
Raekwon has faith in his friend Lester Kane, who he believes can be the King of New York.

Take down the King's throne
To become the new King of New York, the current King must be defeated and removed from power.

Conquer the warzone
New York is a battle zone where gangs compete for power and control.

Lester Kane, I call him LK for short
Raekwon's friend Lester Kane is also known as LK for short.

See LK pushing for that King of New York
Raekwon observes his friend Lester Kane striving to become the King of New York.

Few million dollar cribs
Lester Kane and other gangsters live in multi-million dollar homes.

Liberace jewel box, go ox
Lester Kane owns a lavish jewelry box like Liberace, decorated with oxen motifs.

Ostrich leather shoes, the egyptian socks
Lester Kane wears shoes made of ostrich leather and socks with Egyptian designs.

Tailor made shoes built like a brick house
Lester Kane's shoes are custom-made and sturdy like a brick house.

Six foot nine, son
Lester Kane is a very tall man, measuring 6 feet 9 inches in height.

The guard had to duck in his house
Lester Kane is so tall that even the guard had to duck inside his house.

Keep a trail of bitches, I'm talking three on each side
Lester Kane has multiple women, three on each side, who are interested in him and want to be with him.

The head of this to the kid
Lester Kane is the leader of his gang and commands respect from his subordinates.

Walk with black pride
Lester Kane is proud of his African American heritage and displays this pride in his mannerisms.

He a monsoon mastermind
Lester Kane is a skilled gangster who can create a massive and powerful impact on his opponents like a monsoon.

Flyer than the Isleys
Lester Kane is more stylish and elegant than the Isley Brothers, who were known for their fashion sense.

Put a pop in your pudding
Lester Kane is capable of delivering a lethal blow or using force to get what he wants.

But not the Cosby's type
Lester Kane's style of violence is not like Bill Cosby's alleged sexual misconduct.

I'm talking big guns and Cadillac coupes
Lester Kane and his gang possess large guns and drive luxurious Cadillac cars.

The New York monsignor's just scared of his suits
Even religious officials in New York are afraid of Lester Kane's suits, which represent his power and wealth.

And his truth is like loyal lions, ready to feast
Lester Kane speaks the truth, which is powerful and can cause others to react with aggression or hunger for more.

At the first drop of blood that falls down from the beast
Lester Kane and his gang are ready to attack and claim territory at the slightest sign of weakness or vulnerability.

Roam these streets with iced out case for the syndicate
Lester Kane and his gang roam New York City streets with valuable possessions that represents their gang's power and membership.

[?] Lester on these blocks, boy, you in for it
Lester Kane's presence on the streets of New York City is feared, and others are warned of the danger they will face if they cross him.

All hail to the King Kane
Lester Kane is hailed as the leader and king among his gang and followers.

Sling remarkable razor lines
Lester Kane is skilled at speaking and intimidating others with his razor-sharp wit.

Organized crime brung shotty's under the trenchcoat
Lester Kane and his gang are organized and prepared for any violent conflict, hiding their weapons under their trenchcoats.

Black Bugatti with gold spokes
Lester Kane owns a luxurious, expensive car with sleek black exterior and gold spokes.

Folks get heart attacks
Lester Kane's wealth and power intimidate people and cause them to feel scared or nervous.

Sitting on top of the glow
Lester Kane is sitting on top of riches and success, glowing with power and prestige.

Money in garbage bags
Lester Kane's wealth is so immense that it cannot be contained in ordinary storage, so he stores it in garbage bags.

Washing up the restaurants, nightclubs, etc
Lester Kane uses his wealth to clean up and maintain businesses and establishments he has invested in.

Pinky ring work for small isle and I raise the bezela
Lester Kane's pinky ring is a symbol of his wealth and power, and he will not hesitate to raise his status.

Women on they're night strolls turning tricks and they train a go
Prostitutes on the streets of New York City are not afraid of Lester Kane and will willingly engage in sexual activity for money.

Nothin' stoppin' my function
Lester Kane's success and power are unstoppable.

Got coppers on the payroll
Lester Kane has police officers on his payroll, possibly as bribes or for protection.

Lawyers and judges quick to toss cases when I say so
Lester Kane can influence the decisions of lawyers and judges, causing them to dismiss cases in his favor.

King of New York with pesos
Lester Kane is the wealthiest and most powerful among all the gangsters in New York City.

Leaving 'em foaming, mouths stitched
Lester Kane's power and influence can cause others to become so scared or frustrated that they foam and have their mouths stitched shut.

Eyes wide shut but speaking on my firm
Those who are aware of Lester Kane's power may pretend not to see or speak to him, but they still talk about him and his gang behind their backs.

When will they learn
Lester Kane wishes people would stop underestimating his power and backstabbing his gang.

Loose lips will get your flesh burned
Talking too much or revealing information about Lester Kane's gang will result in painful consequences, such as torture or death.

Puffing on a Cohiba Cuban
Lester Kane is enjoying an expensive and high-quality cigar brand, Cohiba Cuban.

Them rubies got some bullets with they're name on it
Lester Kane's enemies are in danger, as they will be targeted and will have bullets with their names on them.

And I'm itching to send it through
Lester Kane is eager to use his bullets to eliminate his enemies.

City is mine with war on my mind
Lester Kane wants to dominate the city and takes a warlike approach to achieve his goals.

And take to throw my design
Lester Kane has a specific plan in mind to achieve his ultimate goal and will not hesitate to execute it.

Yes, it's mine, I claim the spot cause I'm
Lester Kane believes he is the most deserving and qualified person to be the King of New York, and he claims this position for himself.

Temper like a old dad who lost his kids
Lester Kane has a short temper and is easily angered, like a father who has lost custody of his children.

Lester'd be the first to spaz out and slap you with
Lester Kane will not hesitate to show his anger and may even use physical violence to express it.

Headlocked and bitch spit in the mouth while she screaming
Lester Kane is capable of violently restraining a woman and forcing her to perform a sexual act.

Tie her to the cross in the church and write 'Demon' in blood
Lester Kane is capable of committing gruesome and sacrilegious acts, such as tying a woman to a cross in a church and writing 'Demon' in her blood.

On the titties, no remorse for life
Lester Kane has no regret or guilt for his violent and terrible actions.

He wild for the night, son, gun and knife
Lester Kane is a wild and unpredictable gangster who is always armed and dangerous.

Living trife reckless, hang a man by his necklace
Lester Kane's lifestyle is reckless and dangerous, and he is capable of killing someone by hanging them by their necklace.

Then mail it to his family with blood still on it
Lester Kane would even send a dead person's necklace with their blood still on it to the victim's family as a message or warning.

Few black roses, maybe a finger or two
After killing someone, Lester Kane would display their remains, such as a few black roses or fingers, as a warning to others.

He out to be the King of New York
Lester Kane is determined to become the King of New York and will do anything to achieve that goal.

And he gon' do exactly what he put his mind to
Lester Kane is confident in his abilities and will follow through with his plans to become the King of New York.

He a crimeboy, he's diligent
Lester Kane is a dedicated and focused gangster who is always working to further his influence and power.

Silverback gorilla and he's killing it
Lester Kane is like a powerful gorilla, crushing his opponents and prospering in his environment.

Ruthless, this man reminds me of myself
Raekwon recognizes Lester Kane's ruthless and unforgiving nature, seeing himself reflected in his friend.

Tony Stark, the King obsessed with wealth and power
Lester Kane is like Tony Stark, the Marvel character known for his wealth and obsession with power.

Built for the takeover
Lester Kane is born and raised to be a king and leader among gangsters, destined to take over the city.

Rearrange your whole damn face
Lester Kane is capable of using extreme violence to inflict damage on someone's face.

You need a makeover
After inflicting violence on someone's face, they will need a makeover to fix the damage.

Only one could rise above all the rust
Only one gangster can become the King of New York and be better than all the others who try to claim the title.