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.
Snake Pond
Raekwon Lyrics
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I park, Rae, Ghost, then lit up the bong
It's nightfall, nothing here, nothing to fear
Just got things to touch on, then he walked up weird
Walked in frail as stale, his eyes were soft
His face was pale, I looked at him kneel
Just wanna talk, you a deer, starting chasing him
He jumped in the tree, had grass in his ear
Little did he know I was a leader, a full bred eater
Jump in new V's, shopping, had the fever
Next stop Starbucks and Spiegels, Jags had diesel
Then she walked in, fly little diva
Niggas on the scheme for you gleam, they come from your school
A bunch of snake bites, they bitch smacked Shareen
She slid in the '09 Beemer, with that sex whore Sabrina
Fortune checks, live in Medina
Thanks for the info, my kinfolk, listen, Ms. Window
With the big pimple on her temple
Any more knowledge is college, you gave enough to be bounced now
She shot up in Chipotle, don't quote me
917, 646, you know it's war, bitch,
Can't dress for nothing, she fronting
Took a piss, roll up, let's twist, pulled down my pants
Good look, and shot through her tits
Now I gotta picture who I'm looking for, fake ass Brooklyn boy
I know his fucking family, fuck 'em all
I used to love brothers, now I hate 'em
Mostly them gator boys, who stunting and they never seen Nathan
Me and my real soldiers who started it, won't play part of it
But I'm a get to the bottom, I got 'em
Newspapers saying they shot 'em, but on the low
I heard he shot himself
A trip, yo, the poison me, I come from the poison peas
Where mothers run old nightclubs with tons of ki
Old lady holding them G's, dope fiends, holes in they jeans
Magicians that can make blow green
I know his whole team, no craze, dough so low
I hit 'em off mean, now he wanna hold me, no bro, B
"Snake Pond" by Raekwon is a lyrical masterpiece that can be interpreted in many ways. The song starts with a meeting at Snake Pond, where the two characters are brought together by destiny. The singer, Raekwon, is a leader and a full-bred eater who wants to speak with this man about something. The man appears weak and frail, with grass in his ear, and once they start talking, he reveals that some people are chasing him. The conversation ends with Raekwon acquiring some information from the man's acquaintance and promising to deal with his enemies.
The lyrics describe a scene where two characters meet at a deserted location where they can speak without anyone overhearing them. The setting is an important element of the story, and it shows the isolation and danger that the singer and his friend face while trying to uncover some information. The predatory and unforgiving nature of society is also evident in the song through the presence of snake bites and fake people. The lyrics use many metaphors and similes to create an image of the world that the characters inhabit.
Overall, "Snake Pond" is a well-composed song with a layered meaning that invites listeners to dive deep and explore the message behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I met him by Snake Pond, my hand on the flamer, my bomb
I encountered him at a place called Snake Pond, with my weapon ready and my explosive device.
I park, Rae, Ghost, then lit up the bong
I parked my car with my friends Rae and Ghost and then started smoking marijuana.
It's nightfall, nothing here, nothing to fear
It's dark outside, but there's nothing to worry about.
Just got things to touch on, then he walked up weird
I had some topics to discuss, but he approached me in an unusual way.
Walked in frail as stale, his eyes were soft
He walked in looking weak, with a dull expression.
His face was pale, I looked at him kneel
His face was unusually white, and he kneeled down beside me.
Just wanna talk, you a deer, starting chasing him
He just wanted to talk, but I felt like he was an easy target to chase.
He jumped in the tree, had grass in his ear
He climbed up a tree and had some grass stuck in his ear.
I'm a kill you nigga, you gonna have to come down
I threatened to kill him and demanded that he come down from the tree.
Little did he know I was a leader, a full bred eater
He didn't know that I was somebody with power and influence.
Jump in new V's, shopping, had the fever
I got into new vehicles and went shopping because I had a strong desire to do so.
Next stop Starbucks and Spiegels, Jags had diesel
I went to Starbucks and Spiegels and then rode in a powerful car called Jags with a diesel engine.
Then she walked in, fly little diva
A stylish woman walked in, looking glamorous.
Niggas on the scheme for you gleam, they come from your school
Some people are plotting to steal from you, and they know you from school.
A bunch of snake bites, they bitch smacked Shareen
These people are deceitful and have harmed someone named Shareen.
She slid in the '09 Beemer, with that sex whore Sabrina
She got into a 2009 BMW with a woman named Sabrina, who is known for being promiscuous.
Fortune checks, live in Medina
She lives in a place called Medina, where she is financially well-off.
Thanks for the info, my kinfolk, listen, Ms. Window
Thank you for the information, my relatives. Listen, Ms. Window.
With the big pimple on her temple
The woman has a noticeable pimple on her forehead.
Any more knowledge is college, you gave enough to be bounced now
I have learned enough from you, and now you may leave.
She shot up in Chipotle, don't quote me
She started using drugs in a restaurant called Chipotle, but don't tell anyone I said so.
917, 646, you know it's war, bitch,
These two area codes mean that there is going to be trouble.
Can't dress for nothing, she fronting
She can't dress well and is trying to pretend that she can.
Took a piss, roll up, let's twist, pulled down my pants
I went to the bathroom, rolled up a joint, and pulled down my pants.
Good look, and shot through her tits
I had a good aim and shot the woman through her breasts.
Now I gotta picture who I'm looking for, fake ass Brooklyn boy
I now have a clear idea of who I'm targeting - a phony guy from Brooklyn.
I know his fucking family, fuck 'em all
I am familiar with his entire family and hate them all.
I used to love brothers, now I hate 'em
I used to like black men, but now I despise them.
Mostly them gator boys, who stunting and they never seen Nathan
Especially the guys who claim to have a lot but actually have nothing.
Me and my real soldiers who started it, won't play part of it
I and my trusted companions who originated this problem will not continue to be involved in it.
But I'm a get to the bottom, I got 'em
However, I remain determined to uncover the truth and bring these people to justice.
Newspapers saying they shot 'em, but on the low
The news is reporting that somebody shot him, but I know the real story.
I heard he shot himself
I have heard a rumor that he actually shot himself.
A trip, yo, the poison me, I come from the poison peas
This situation is crazy, it's bad for me. I come from a difficult background.
Where mothers run old nightclubs with tons of ki
In my neighborhood, mothers operate nightclubs and sell large quantities of drugs.
Old lady holding them G's, dope fiends, holes in they jeans
Old women are making money by selling drugs to addicted people who have torn pants.
Magicians that can make blow green
Drug dealers who can transform drugs into cash.
I know his whole team, no craze, dough so low
I am familiar with all of his associates; they are not doing great financially.
I hit 'em off mean, now he wanna hold me, no bro, B
I have harmed them significantly and now they want to reconcile, but I refuse.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corey Todd Woods, Peter Selasi Duse
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
theyoozernaim
That beat tho.
TheGreekGod Physique
Issac Haynes I think. Truck turner
Sneaky Durbin
Shits heavy b
Walt B Council
Wow.
Dorian Aguirre
Sick beat,Raekwon pure flow !!!
BECINE93
Along with "Butter Knives" and "Masters of Our Fate" - the best song off the album. "Rich & Black" is great too!
Elijah Daugherty
this is one of the most professional best compositions of Hip Hop that I've heard and I would should I have a good ear I stay on the streets
STRENGTH SKATEBOARDS,LLC
✌🏿
habshuet39
yeah this should have featured all the remaining wu members (RIP ODB) would have been an instant 2011 wu banga.
theyoozernaim
Compliments to the Chef.