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.
Knuckleheadz (feat. Ghostface
Raekwon Lyrics
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[Raekwon]
One for you, one for me
Two for you, one-two for me
Three for you...
[Ghostface]
What? I'll smack fuck out ya
Get the fuck up outta here man
[Raekwon] So yo matter of fact, the man is back
[Ghostface] Think my head is madder than fuckin fire
[Raekwon] Shit aight, this ain't even enough burn right here
This ain't enough
[Ghostface] Fuck it man
[Raekwon] We gonna shoot right over there
And yo them niggaz got the big CREAM over there
So just chill
[Ghostface] So let's do this the fuck up, roll up like tropical kid
Don't play me like I got a flowerpot head kid
Just chill man
[Raekwon] On the real let's go get this money fast Son
I know how we gotta do this kid
*shots fire*
[Ghostface] Scrungy-head motherfucker
Verse One: Raekwon the Chef
Lay on the crime scene, sippin fine wines
Pullin nines on, UFO's, takin they fly clothe they eyes closed
We gettin loot, no doubt, check the word of mouth, unheard about
Guns go off and now a murder bout, I'm out
My raps play the part like a Get Smart secret agent
in a maze and, styles blazin
Johnny Blaze and Tony Starks in a daze and
rhymin, my nigga Lou Diamond will wrap it up
We like Meth to go and fuck with Noodles
Havin them poodles on the lockdown buyin me
Amarett-ahs, and chewables, stackin pharmecuetical
Rap niggaz on dust and wools
Yo, I told you, some kill rob and fold
The gold's untold, fuck it it beats parole
So stroll marvelous, soul controller
of the whole globe, god damn I got it sewn
And yo, whattup pop, pop the suitcase high
And we can talk, you can walk out the fuckin building and get caught
save the fully inflatable, rap relatable, drug relatable
Niggaz here to play with you
A hundred dollar Rottweiler goes to spot sellers
Guns and glocks go to niggaz who got props
off top, jail niggaz get mad bigger
And yo, mail a guy about a hundred pictures
Word to momma, this rap wonderama team got drama
Comma, plus smoke realize marijuana
Chef may resign to boat across the Verrazano
Immaculate plus all my guns so accurate
They get CREAM and the cuisine in Queens
I told you, money stated with the night beams and two rings
Crazy fat, gettin ready to do this shit
[Ghostface] Sniff mad shit man, what the fuck
*car peels and crashes*
Verse Two: Ghostface Killer
Who's the Knucklehead, wantin respect?
Chop his fingers in the drug game, money well known
Lead singer, humdinger, flash is the aftermath
Here's his photograph, run up in his lab, take off the mask Chaz and think fast
Don't laugh, bag the cash, grab the hash, don't forget his stash
Grab the tear gas, and place it in his face fast
At full blast
...
Then skate to the next gate further upstate
I heard they got crazy weight, bagged up by the kegs in
crates like disco breaks, yo look out for Jakes,
give it all it takes, let's burn the place before we motivate
Yo Blake, niggaz don't fake, rape his mate
if the bitch scream, for God's sake, grab the grey tape
It's by the plate, with the blow crushed up with the flakes
Killer snakes, four bodies found floatin in lakes
Drug related, paper talkin bout the kids who didn't make it
Hits without a trace, never seen the Big C Rae and Ghostface
Congratulations Chef, let's celebrate and sip an eighth
Verse Three: U-God
The rap scar is on rap chrome, put it on seal it on
We're silicone, Spark it on your Talkathon
This rap phenomenon, to word is bond to the arms
Hit me on the hip and horns, rap chaperone
Scars tone, bar throne, war tones, raw tones
Blowin out the door bones but your rap's fraudulent
Plug in these rap quarter inches, reinforced with suspense
be on your rap sword defense, these microphone professional
sensational, fully operational,
I got NIGGAZ here to play with you
You know the steez you know my whole program, brothers from the No-Lands
all we want is the G's, guns and grams
livin fat like the Hoffa, Mafia, sippin eatin pastas
Layin in the house tellin the seeds about the sagas
Before we got Germanic and thoughts got sporadic
We grabbed golden tablets and quick guarded the Abbots
Slugs hit the belly put tones into the telly
Sucker tried to knock me out the box like skelly
I smoke the weed dreams I drop top two degrees
Honeydips spendin G's on nails and hair weave
The crime boss, takin no loss, excessive force
We can play the A-Train, back of the iron horse
Yo man, knahmsayin? Fuck it man
*car squeels and crashes twice*
The song "Knuckleheadz" by Raekwon featuring Ghostface is an intricate piece of work that speaks of an underworld that involves guns and robberies. The song begins with Raekwon and Ghostface planning on how to get money in a shady manner. In the first verse, Raekwon lays on the crime scene sipping fine wines, pulling nines on UFO's, taking their fly clothes, and having their eyes closed. He talks about how they are getting "loot" and that their schemes are unheard of. With rap playing the part of a secret agent, they go all out blazing their styles, while Johnny Blaze and Tony Starks are in a daze. Lou Diamond wraps it up, and they stack pharmaceuticals, and amarettah. They grab gold and beat parole. In the second verse, Ghostface aggressively raps about a knucklehead who desires respect and money, and they are coming for him. Ghostface is confident that they will hit the jackpot when they lay a hand on the stash of the knucklehead. They bag the cash, grab the hash, and place tear gas on the knucklehead's face, then skate to the next gate, which apparently has crazy weight of drugs.
The third verse is by U-God, and he talks about the rap phenomenon and how he got his N**gas to play with Rae and Ghost. He mentions how they want G's-gun and grams and how they are living like Mafia, and sipping and eating pastas. They take no loss and can play back of the Iron Horse, and take the A-Train.
Overall, the song is all about the crime underworld that speaks of getting rich quickly and how their lives revolve around guns, drugs, and robberies.
Line by Line Meaning
One for you, one for me
We are going to distribute the blame or consequences equally
Two for you, one-two for me
The ratio of blame or consequences will be slightly in our favor
Three for you...
The majority of the blame or consequences will be on you
What? I'll smack fuck out ya
I will violently confront and punish you
Smack fire out your fuckin ass, what the fuck you think this is man?
I will violently and aggressively discipline you, don't underestimate me
So yo matter of fact, the man is back
I am back and ready to assert my presence
Think my head is madder than fuckin fire
I am extremely angry and my anger is intense like fire
Shit aight, this ain't even enough burn right here
This situation or dispute is not severe enough, more action is needed
This ain't enough
We need to escalate the situation
Fuck it man
Let's not waste any more time, let's proceed
So let's do this the fuck up, roll up like tropical kid
Let's approach this situation aggressively and confidently
Don't play me like I got a flowerpot head kid
Don't underestimate me or treat me like a fool
On the real let's go get this money fast Son
Let's quickly obtain wealth
*shots fire*
Gunshots are heard
Scrungy-head motherfucker
Insulting term for a dirty or unkempt individual
Lay on the crime scene, sippin fine wines
I am present at the scene of the crime, relaxing and enjoying expensive wine
Pullin nines on, UFO's, takin they fly clothe they eyes closed
I am armed with guns and intimidating those involved in illegal activities, making them oblivious to their surroundings
We gettin loot, no doubt, check the word of mouth, unheard about
We are acquiring a substantial amount of wealth, it is a well-known fact but not widely talked about
Guns go off and now a murder bout, I'm out
Gunfire erupts and a violent confrontation is occurring, I am leaving
My raps play the part like a Get Smart secret agent
My rap lyrics are clever and deceptive, like a secret agent in a spy movie
in a maze and, styles blazin
I am navigating through difficult situations and my rap style is outstanding
Johnny Blaze and Tony Starks in a daze and
I am in a state of confusion or disorientation, like the characters Johnny Blaze and Tony Starks
rhymin, my nigga Lou Diamond will wrap it up
I am rapping and my associate Lou Diamond will conclude or finish the task
We like Meth to go and fuck with Noodles
We are similar to the rapper Method Man who associates with a group of people who engage in illegal activities
Havin them poodles on the lockdown buyin me
I have control or influence over individuals who are loyal and are financially supporting me
Amarett-ahs, and chewables, stackin pharmecuetical
I am accumulating wealth, specifically through the sale or distribution of drugs
Rap niggaz on dust and wools
Other rappers are confused or misguided, while I am focused and successful
Yo, I told you, some kill rob and fold
I have previously instructed or warned about the willingness to commit violent acts for personal gain
The gold's untold, fuck it it beats parole
The potential wealth exceeds the risks or limitations of being on parole
So stroll marvelous, soul controller
I confidently walk or move about and have complete control over my own actions and decisions
of the whole globe, god damn I got it sewn
I have established dominance or control over the entire world, it is firmly secured
And yo, whattup pop, pop the suitcase high
Hey, what's going on, open the suitcase and show me the valuable contents
And we can talk, you can walk out the fuckin building and get caught
We can negotiate, but be aware that leaving the building makes you vulnerable to being apprehended by the authorities
save the fully inflatable, rap relatable, drug relatable
Save the valuable and easily transportable items, I can relate to the experiences described in rap songs and the drug trade
Niggaz here to play with you
There are individuals here who are ready to engage in violent activities with you
A hundred dollar Rottweiler goes to spot sellers
A considerable amount of money is given to individuals who distribute or sell drugs
Guns and glocks go to niggaz who got props
Firearms are given to individuals who have a reputation or respect in the criminal world
off top, jail niggaz get mad bigger
Prison inmates become more powerful or influential upon their release
And yo, mail a guy about a hundred pictures
Send someone a threatening message or evidence of their wrongdoings
Word to momma, this rap wonderama team got drama
I swear to my mother, this rap group is full of excitement and intense situations
Comma, plus smoke realize marijuana
In addition, we smoke a lot of marijuana to relax or escape reality
Chef may resign to boat across the Verrazano
I, as the Chef, may choose to escape on a boat across the Verrazano Bridge
Immaculate plus all my guns so accurate
My guns are well-maintained and highly accurate
They get CREAM and the cuisine in Queens
We obtain a significant amount of money and high-quality food in the neighborhood of Queens
I told you, money stated with the night beams and two rings
I previously mentioned that the wealth is obtained during the night through criminal activities and luxurious lifestyle
Who's the Knucklehead, wantin respect?
Who is the foolish person seeking respect?
Chop his fingers in the drug game, money well known
Punish him severely in the drug trade, he has a reputation for possessing wealth
Lead singer, humdinger, flash is the aftermath
I am the prominent figure, creating a great sensation, and the flashy consequences follow
Here's his photograph, run up in his lab, take off the mask Chaz and think fast
Here is his picture, invade his territory, remove your disguise, Chaz, and act quickly or decisively
Don't laugh, bag the cash, grab the hash, don't forget his stash
Do not underestimate the seriousness of the situation, collect the money, seize the drugs, and make sure you don't miss any hidden items
Grab the tear gas, and place it in his face fast
Take the tear gas and quickly use it against him, directly in his face
At full blast
With maximum force or intensity
...
Some lines in this verse are missing and not included in the explanation
Then skate to the next gate further upstate
Then quickly move to the next location, further into the countryside
I heard they got crazy weight, bagged up by the kegs in crates like disco breaks
I heard there is a large quantity of drugs stored in barrels and crates, similar to the way disco records are packed
yo look out for Jakes, give it all it takes, let's burn the place before we motivate
Be cautious of the police, put forth maximum effort, let's destroy the location before we provoke further action
Yo Blake, niggaz don't fake, rape his mate
Hey Blake, we are not pretending or lying, sexually assault his partner
if the bitch scream, for God's sake, grab the grey tape
If the woman starts screaming, quickly obtain the duct tape to silence her
It's by the plate, with the blow crushed up with the flakes
The duct tape is near the plates, along with the cocaine mixed with small pieces
Killer snakes, four bodies found floatin in lakes
Dangerous individuals, four corpses discovered floating in bodies of water
Drug related, paper talkin bout the kids who didn't make it
The news reports discuss individuals, involved in drugs, who didn't survive
Hits without a trace, never seen the Big C Rae and Ghostface
Crimes are committed without leaving any evidence, my partner Rae and I have managed to avoid being caught
Congratulations Chef, let's celebrate and sip an eighth
Congratulations, Chef, let's commemorate the occasion by consuming an eighth of an ounce of drugs
The rap scar is on rap chrome, put it on seal it on
The mark or impression made on the rap genre is distinctive and permanent, attach it and make it secure
We're silicone, Spark it on your Talkathon
We are artificial, like silicon, ignite or provoke reactions during your talkshow
This rap phenomenon, to word is bond to the arms
This rap movement is extraordinary, it is a truth and commitment to the weapons we possess
Hit me on the hip and horns, rap chaperone
Contact me on the mobile phone and the car horns, I am guiding or overseeing the rap industry
Scars tone, bar throne, war tones, raw tones
My music reflects my personal experiences and struggles, it is fit for ruling in the rap world, it carries aggressive and unfiltered messages
Blowin out the door bones but your rap's fraudulent
I am surpassing all competition, but your rap is fake or deceptive
Plug in these rap quarter inches, reinforced with suspense
Listen to my rap verses, they are intensified with anticipation and uncertainty
be on your rap sword defense, these microphone professional
Be prepared to defend yourself in a rap battle, I am highly skilled and proficient with the microphone
sensational, fully operational
My rap style is captivating and fully functional
I got NIGGAZ here to play with you
I have individuals ready to engage in violent confrontations with you
You know the steez you know my whole program, brothers from the No-Lands
You are aware of my approach and strategy, we are affiliated with a location known as the No-Lands
all we want is the G's, guns and grams
All we desire or pursue is money, firearms, and drugs
livin fat like the Hoffa, Mafia, sippin eatin pastas
Living luxuriously like Jimmy Hoffa, a prominent figure in organized crime, enjoying Italian meals
Layin in the house tellin the seeds about the sagas
Relaxing at home and sharing stories with my children about my life experiences
Before we got Germanic and thoughts got sporadic
Before our actions became organized and our thoughts became random or erratic
We grabbed golden tablets and quick guarded the Abbots
We seized valuable possessions and protected the important individuals or locations
Slugs hit the belly put tones into the telly
Bullets struck bodies and caused pain or injuries, changing the atmosphere
Sucker tried to knock me out the box like skelly
An individual attempted to diminish or eliminate my influence, similar to the game skelly where objects are knocked out of a box
I smoke the weed dreams I drop top two degrees
I consume marijuana and experience vivid or intense dreams, I also drive convertible cars at high speeds
Honeydips spendin G's on nails and hair weave
Attractive women are spending large amounts of money on manicures and hair extensions
The crime boss, takin no loss, excessive force
I am the leader of criminal activities, I do not suffer any failures or defeats, and I use extreme measures
We can play the A-Train, back of the iron horse
We can engage in illicit activities on the A-Train subway line, in the back of the train where it is less crowded and easier to escape
Yo man, knahmsayin? Fuck it man
Hey, do you understand what I'm saying? Let's not waste any more time
*car squeels and crashes twice*
The sound of a car screeching and crashing twice
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.