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.
Nautilus
Raekwon Lyrics
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Murder you (check your thirty)
We're gonna murder you
Bring the head, leave the body
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you
So much bread in a nigga's shoebox
I might dead you and sleep in new lots
I drop a bag on one of you crab-ass nigga's so fast
I send two boxes out
Yeah, bring the head, leave the body
Leave his trainers in a nigga lobby
Take the fake chains off, send it to his colleagues
Laugh in his shit, pissin' up crystal molly's
I rep drug dealers, hug killers
I ran with most of them
Half is in the ocean, nigga
So much gear, go get Oprah, nigga
So what my bitch a Oprah nigga, yo
Yeah, what color ice is all green, karma
Magazines stacked, black bomber
Been all through the world gettin' homage
Diss mines?
We gon' have a big problem
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're gonna murder you
Bring the head, leave the body
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you
Bring the head, leave the body
If you wanna hit me, you couldn't
Bullet range, door wooden
Hop out, y'all nigga's is pudding
Why try to leave, the federation
This is all legislation
Will kill you right in front of your seed
Catch me in the trips
Over the stove, giving you tips
I'm fresh outta court, nigga, you hit
Four's on my wrist, it's business
Keeping 'em close
Like folding ya arms
Don't go against this
The worldwide brawlers, the legends of sevens
Yo, them the real shot callers
Who stay in the home always
Ballin' at four in the mornin'
Yo we all in, teach you how to score kin
My killers, all of us we all winning
Fresh designer shit, snatchin' papes
We on different scales, different weights
You just monkey nigga's, meet the apes
Strictly business, gorillas in fifty states
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're gonna murder you
Bring the head, leave the body
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you (check your thirty)
Murder you
Bring the head, leave the body
The lyrics of Raekwon's song Nautilus portray a picture of violence and aggression as the rapper boasts about his wealth and the power he wields. The first lines of each verse repeat the same phrase "Murder you (check your thirty)" which suggests a warning to any rivals to be cautious of their surroundings. Raekwon then goes on to talk about the wealth he has accumulated, stating that he has "So much bread in a nigga's shoebox". This wealth gives him the confidence to kill anyone who steps in his way, as he says "I might dead you and sleep in new lots". He then talks about his ability to send money quickly to people and has enough funds to send two boxes without hesitation.
The next verse further highlights his violence and the lack of remorse he has for his enemies. He talks about leaving his victim's body and taking their head, leaving the world in no doubt as to who was responsible for the killing. This verse also talks about his affiliation with drug dealers and killers and his ability to run with them. He mentions that half of them are now in the ocean, highlighting the dangers of such a lifestyle. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasising the stark message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're going to kill you, be on alert and watch your back.
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're going to kill you, be on alert and watch your back.
We're gonna murder you
We are going to take your life.
Bring the head, leave the body
We want proof of our kill, take the head and leave the rest of the body.
So much bread in a nigga's shoebox
I have so much money stashed away in my shoebox.
I might dead you and sleep in new lots
I am capable of killing you and then sleeping comfortably in my new car.
I drop a bag on one of you crab-ass nigga's so fast
I will quickly and easily pay someone to kill one of my enemies.
I send two boxes out
I want two separate parts of your body to be found in different locations.
Yeah, bring the head, leave the body
Again, I want proof of the kill, so take the head and leave the rest of the body.
Leave his trainers in a nigga lobby
I want to leave evidence of the kill, so I'll leave his shoes in a public area.
Take the fake chains off, send it to his colleagues
I want to disgrace my enemy, so I'll take his fake jewelry and send it to his friends and associates.
Laugh in his shit, pissin' up crystal molly's
I'll be disrespectfully celebrating the kill by taking drugs and throwing a party at the scene.
I rep drug dealers, hug killers
I associate and support those who are involved in illegal drug dealing and murder.
I ran with most of them
I am closely associated with many drug dealers and killers.
Half is in the ocean, nigga
Many of my associates and enemies have been killed and dumped into the ocean.
So much gear, go get Oprah, nigga
I have so much expensive clothing and products that I suggest even someone wealthy like Oprah should come and see them.
So what my bitch a Oprah nigga, yo
My partner may not actually be Oprah, but that's the level of wealth and success that they are at.
Yeah, what color ice is all green, karma
I am rocking expensive jewelry, and they are green, representing money, but I also believe in karma.
Magazines stacked, black bomber
I have a lot of guns, and they are stored in a black jacket.
Been all through the world gettin' homage
I have traveled the world and gained respect and recognition.
Diss mines?
Are you trying to disrespect me?
We gon' have a big problem
If you try to disrespect me, we will have a serious issue.
If you wanna hit me, you couldn't
If you try to attack me, you will not be successful.
Bullet range, door wooden
My door is made of strong wood that could withstand bullets.
Hop out, y'all nigga's is pudding
If I were to leave my house and confront you, you would not be a significant threat to me.
Why try to leave, the federation
If you try to escape or leave the group, it will not be allowed.
This is all legislation
The policies and decisions of the group are binding and set in stone.
Will kill you right in front of your seed
We are not afraid to kill someone in front of their own family.
Catch me in the trips
You can find me in the ghetto or other impoverished areas.
Over the stove, giving you tips
I am cooking drugs over the stove and giving advice to those around me.
I'm fresh outta court, nigga, you hit
I was recently in court, and I suspect that you are behind my legal troubles.
Four's on my wrist, it's business
I have expensive watches with big diamonds on them, representing the success that comes with business dealings.
Keeping 'em close
I am keeping my weapons close at hand in case they are needed.
Like folding ya arms
This is a common phrase meaning to be cautious and ready for anything.
Don't go against this
Do not fight against me, it's not worth it.
The worldwide brawlers, the legends of sevens
We are a global organization of fighters, and we are well-known for our skills and successes.
Yo, them the real shot callers
We are the ones in control, making the important decisions.
Who stay in the home always
We may not always be out in the world, but we are still powerful and influential from our base of operations.
Ballin' at four in the mornin'
We are successful and wealthy no matter the time of day, even if it's early in the morning.
Yo we all in, teach you how to score kin
We are fully invested in what we are doing and can teach you how to make money in our industry.
My killers, all of us we all winning
All of my accomplices in crime are successful and making a lot of money.
Fresh designer shit, snatchin' papes
We wear expensive designer clothing and steal money.
We on different scales, different weights
We are on a different level when it comes to wealth and success compared to others.
You just monkey nigga's, meet the apes
We are powerful and more intelligent than those who are trying to compete against us.
Strictly business, gorillas in fifty states
We are all about business and making money, and we have contacts and influence throughout the United States.
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're going to kill you, be on alert and watch your back.
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're going to kill you, be on alert and watch your back.
We're gonna murder you
We are going to take your life.
Bring the head, leave the body
We want proof of our kill, take the head and leave the rest of the body.
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're going to kill you, be on alert and watch your back.
Murder you (check your thirty)
We're going to kill you, be on alert and watch your back.
Murder you
We are going to take your life.
Bring the head, leave the body
We want proof of our kill, take the head and leave the rest of the body.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: COREY WOODS, MARC D SHEMER
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