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.
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Raekwon Lyrics
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I want action, that's what I need
I never put doubt in my mind
'Cause I know when I touch the mic there's the rhyme
See murder which is caused
When you fuck with the negative and positive charge
Then they came up, out my garage
With the hit that's gonna be large
Niggas I know, be runnin' around with mad fuckin' cash
Who the fuck wanna be an emcee
If you can't get paid, to be a fuckin emcee?
I came out my momma pussy I'm on welfare
Twenty-six years old still on welfare
So I gotta get paid fully
Whether it's truthfully or untruthfully
With my boston bloodthirsty process
P-e-a-c-e
Move 'em in move 'em in
Move 'em out move 'em out
Stick it up raw hide
Yea, gotta come back to attack
Killin' niggas who said they got stacks, 'cause I don't give a fuck
I wanna see blood, whether it's period blood
Or bustin' your fuckin' face, some blood
I'm goin' out my fuckin' mind
Every time I get around devils
Let me calm down, you niggas better start runnin'
'Cause I'm comin', I'm dope like fuckin' heroin
Wu-tang bloodkin', a goblin, who come tough like lambskin
Imagine, gettin 'shot up with ol dirty insulin
You bound to catch aids or somethin'
Not sayin' I got it, but nigga if I got it you got it
What
Yo, check the bulletproof fly shit, strong like thai stick
Then I'll remain to tear your frame, while I freaks it
Like some fly new sneaks and shit
Now eat my shit, bitch tried to creep and got hit
Now regulate, and I'll be out to set up a date
Wu-tang, is bangin' like a ron g tape
Rza pump the shit just like a shotty
Watch me run it john gotti
Collidin' on the track, like gin and watty
Check the calender, I warn any challenger
To step up feel the blast from the silencer
Move 'em in move 'em in
Move 'em out move 'em out
Stick it up raw hide
Comin' soon to a theatre near you it be the wu
Yeah find yourself in the square and see it's true
Actual facts to snack on and chew
My positive energy sounds peace to you
A wise man killed one horse and made glue
Wicked women puttin' period blood in stew
Don't that make the stew witches brew?
I fear for the eighty-five that don't got a clue
How could he know what the fuck he never knew?
God-cypher-divine come to show and come to prove
A mystery god that's the work of yacub
The holy ghost got you scared to death kid boo
In Raekwon's song Raw, the lyrics are focused on his struggle with poverty, anger, and his aspirations to achieve success as an emcee. The opening lines, "You're a crossbreed, I'm a knowledge seed, I want action, that's what I need" suggest that Raekwon is fiercely determined to make it in the rap game, but he's also aware that he comes from a difficult background. He understands that he needs to learn from both his struggle and the people around him to rise above his circumstances.
The lyrics also explore themes of violence, with lines like "See murder, which is caused when you fuck with the negative and positive charge." Raekwon is warning against getting involved with dangerous people and activities that can ultimately lead to murder or other serious consequences.
Towards the end, the lyrics turn more positive, as Raekwon celebrates his own strength and perseverance. "Comin' soon to a theatre near you it be the wu, Yeah find yourself in the square and see it's true" suggests that Raekwon has hope for his future as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He also imparts some wisdom, mentioning "a wise man killed one horse and made glue, wicked women putting period blood in stew." These lines suggest that people can use whatever they have available to them to make something useful, but also that some people use their powers for evil.
Overall, the song Raw delves into complex themes of poverty, violence, and ambition, while still allowing for moments of positivity and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a crossbreed, I'm a knowledge seed
I am an intelligent person and you are a mixture of different things.
I want action, that's what I need
I crave excitement, and I need to be active.
I never put doubt in my mind
I don't second-guess myself.
'Cause I know when I touch the mic there's the rhyme
When I start rapping, the words will come naturally.
See murder which is caused
I am referring to the killing of someone's reputation.
When you fuck with the negative and positive charge
When you get involved with both good and bad things.
Then they came up, out my garage
My success came from humble beginnings.
With the hit that's gonna be large
I have a feeling that my music will become successful.
Tired of sittin' on my fuckin' ass
I am tired of being lazy and unproductive.
Niggas I know, be runnin' around with mad fuckin' cash
People I know have a lot of money.
Who the fuck wanna be an emcee
Who would want to be a rapper?
If you can't get paid, to be a fuckin emcee?
If you can't make money as a rapper, what's the point?
I came out my momma pussy I'm on welfare
I was born into a low-income family and still rely on government assistance.
Twenty-six years old still on welfare
I am still receiving government assistance even though I am an adult.
So I gotta get paid fully
I need to start making a lot of money.
Whether it's truthfully or untruthfully
Whether I make money through legitimate means or not.
With my boston bloodthirsty process
With my intense desire for success.
P-e-a-c-e
Peace.
Move 'em in move 'em in
Bring them in closer.
Move 'em out move 'em out
Push them back out.
Stick it up raw hide
Attack with full force and intensity.
Yea, gotta come back to attack
I need to respond aggressively.
Killin' niggas who said they got stacks, 'cause I don't give a fuck
I will take out anyone who claims to have money because I don't care.
I wanna see blood, whether it's period blood
I am looking for a violent confrontation, even if it means seeing menstrual blood.
Or bustin' your fuckin' face, some blood
Or causing someone to bleed by hitting them.
I'm goin' out my fuckin' mind
I am losing my sanity.
Every time I get around devils
Whenever I am near evil people.
Let me calm down, you niggas better start runnin'
I need to regain my composure, but those around me should be afraid.
'Cause I'm comin', I'm dope like fuckin' heroin
I am coming after those who have wronged me and I am unstoppable.
Wu-tang bloodkin', a goblin, who come tough like lambskin
I am a member of the Wu-tang Clan and I am tough like lambskin.
Imagine, gettin 'shot up with ol dirty insulin
Being injected with contaminated insulin.
You bound to catch aids or somethin'
You will most likely contract a disease like AIDS.
Not sayin' I got it, but nigga if I got it you got it
I am not saying that I have a disease, but if I do, everyone around me will have it.
Yo, check the bulletproof fly shit, strong like thai stick
Take a look at the fly and strong things that I have.
Then I'll remain to tear your frame, while I freaks it
I will continue to destroy my opponents while I am at the top of my game.
Like some fly new sneaks and shit
Like some fresh and expensive sneakers.
Now eat my shit, bitch tried to creep and got hit
Take this insult, which is directed towards someone who attacked me.
Now regulate, and I'll be out to set up a date
Control yourself and I will plan a meeting with you.
Wu-tang, is bangin' like a ron g tape
The Wu-tang Clan is making noise and is as popular as a Ron G mixtape.
Rza pump the shit just like a shotty
Rza makes great beats that hit hard like a shotgun blast.
Watch me run it john gotti
Watch me take over and dominate like John Gotti.
Collidin' on the track, like gin and watty
I am running into my opponents like a train colliding with another train.
Check the calender, I warn any challenger
Look at the date, because I am warning anyone who tries to compete with me.
To step up feel the blast from the silencer
If you step up to me, you will feel the full force of my skills.
Comin' soon to a theatre near you it be the wu
The Wu-tang Clan is coming to a place near you.
Yeah find yourself in the square and see it's true
Come to the location and see for yourself that we are there.
Actual facts to snack on and chew
Real information to think about and digest.
My positive energy sounds peace to you
My good energy brings peace to those around me.
A wise man killed one horse and made glue
A smart person uses everything at their disposal, even if it means killing an animal to make glue.
Wicked women puttin' period blood in stew
Evil women are putting menstrual blood in food.
Don't that make the stew witches brew?
Doesn't that make the stew a potion made by witches?
I fear for the eighty-five that don't got a clue
I am afraid for the unenlightened people who don't understand what is going on around them.
How could he know what the fuck he never knew?
How can someone understand something they have never experienced?
God-cypher-divine come to show and come to prove
I am here to show and to demonstrate my divine abilities.
A mystery god that's the work of yacub
I am a god-like figure that is mysterious and created by Yacub.
The holy ghost got you scared to death kid boo
The presence of the Holy Ghost causes fear in those who don't understand its power.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Russell Jones, Robert Diggs, Corey Woods, Clifford Smith
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