Spring Water
Raekwon Lyrics

Yo. Yo. Yo. Yeah No doubt. No doubt.
Raekwon is confirming that he is present and that he agrees.

That's my... 1997. That's my word.
Raekwon is expressing that 1997 is his year and that it is undeniable.

That's my... that's my word.
Raekwon is emphasizing that the previous statement is true and accurate.

That's my... that's my word.
Raekwon is reiterating that the statement he made still stands.

Yo yo yo up in the Hilton buildin playin outfieldin
Raekwon is setting the scene of the song, describing where he is and what he is doing.

The black 90210 cat was chillin
Raekwon is describing someone who is stylish and cool, like a character from the television show Beverly Hills 90210.

Then spottin this somethin like fabulous with ice on
Raekwon is describing a woman who is beautiful and has jewelry, like the rapper Fabolous.

Fly night's on fitted up with fly tights on
The woman is dressed stylishly, wearing form-fitting clothing and looking attractive.

Starin at me approach a God, represent right
The woman is looking at Raekwon and he is making a move to talk to her, acknowledging his status as a god in the culture.

Peep this, James Bond, BM look tight
Raekwon is comparing his car to one that James Bond would drive, expressing his wealth.

Delightly, that I could see shorty liked me
Raekwon is happy that the woman he approached liked him.

Politilly, [nigga], get it right g
Raekwon is correcting someone who may have been disrespectful or incorrect in some way.

Day plannin, jump up, watch the landin
La The Darkman is describing his daily routine, including jumping up and watching out for his surroundings.

Stay cool, fannin, polly, eatin salmon
La The Darkman is spending time outdoors, staying cool and eating salmon.

At the grill, reminise over who got killed
La The Darkman is standing near a grill and thinking about people who have died.

And if they were here today, pa, how would they feel?
La The Darkman is reflecting on the people who have passed away and wondering how they would react to his current situation.

Sun shinin, jet past the block, cats rhymin
La The Darkman is describing a sunny day with people rapping and enjoying themselves.

See King Gunner, he gained cream this summer
La The Darkman sees someone named King Gunner who has made a lot of money this summer.

Rolled up a Dacari, blessed my man
La The Darkman has rolled up a Dacari, which could refer to a type of car or a type of marijuana joint, and has shared it with his friend.

Marvelous, wally rocker, lex, 450 land
La The Darkman is naming different types of cars or luxury items and expressing his admiration for them.

Yo, the barbeque's bangin and my sons look charged up
Raekwon is at a barbeque and his children are excited.

What up? Fresh cuts buildin when we rest up
Raekwon is asking what's going on and is planning to get fresh haircuts when they take a break.

Team is righteous, fresh cologne on, probably roll on
Raekwon and his team are righteous people, and they smell good from the fresh cologne they are wearing. They will probably keep moving after the break.

Some next club, no slag, throw my gold on
Raekwon will be going to the club again but he won't be dealing with anyone who is unprofessional or disrespects him. He is putting on his gold jewelry to look good.

Info, like a hotel, phat, she got stacks
Raekwon is describing a woman who has a lot of money or assets, which he knows about like information from a hotel's front desk.

She's a big girl, cover girl laced, wig curl
The woman is attractive, wearing fancy clothes and a laced wig.

Goin through the struggles of life is trife
Raekwon is acknowledging that life can be difficult at times.

Get your things right, maybe one day you'll be rich wife
Raekwon is encouraging women to focus on their goals and dreams, saying that maybe one day they will marry a rich person.

Yo, picture good days, young, no bills to pay
La The Darkman is imagining a time when he was young and carefree, without any bills to worry about.

I can't 'til I grown, that's what all kids say
La The Darkman remembers thinking that he couldn't wait to grow up when he was a child.

Came a long way, cashin checks, duplex
La The Darkman has come a long way since then, making money and living in a duplex.

to lampin on planes, rockin 5 g chains
La The Darkman is now living a life of luxury, flying on planes and wearing expensive jewelry.

Well known, just bought moms a new home
La The Darkman is famous and has bought his mother a new home.

Check shorty on the swing, playin the cellphone
La The Darkman is observing a woman on a swing, playing with her phone.

Lookin lovely, green sundress, no stress
La The Darkman thinks that the woman looks beautiful in her green sundress, appearing relaxed.

Nails look fresh, painted to impress
The woman has recently had her nails painted, and they look nice.

Yo, yo, son, that's my word
Raekwon is emphasizing that what he is about to say is true.

Connect dots with all live [niggaz] in the world
Raekwon wants to connect with and collaborate with all of the living artists in the world.

Start some thesis, exiled, long releases
Raekwon can start a project or album, and it could take time to finish or be released.

Though we got family there with little nieces
Despite having family and young relatives, Raekwon is still focused on his music.

Six a crash with king Nike Air, yo
Raekwon is driving a luxury car and wearing expensive Nike shoes.

Rockin them new Wu glasses, lace my lab, kid
Raekwon is also wearing Wu-Tang Clan-branded glasses, and is lacing up his jewelry.

Magazinin', swim, watch, long dreamin
Raekwon is relaxing, reading magazines, swimming, and thinking about the future.

Peace, I'm out, golden globe rapper low-keyin
Raekwon is leaving the scene, acting like a famous rapper at the Golden Globe Awards.

Yo, Cuban linkin, lampin at the park here drinkin
La The Darkman is wearing a Cuban link chain and is hanging out at a park while drinking.

Watch the seeds play here free, mind thinkin
La The Darkman is enjoying watching children play, and he is thinking to himself.

Birthdays, presents, learnin, readin lessons
La The Darkman is experiencing important milestones and life events and is learning from them.

Nine God year, livin in impressions
La The Darkman is experiencing a good year, with a lot of people talking about him or his work.

Splashin, La medallion flashin
La The Darkman is wearing a flashy medallion and enjoying splashing around in water.

(Son, talk your jewels 'fore you jump in the pool)
Another person is advising La The Darkman to take off his jewelry before jumping in the pool.

Aight, do', I stay blacked out by the leaf
La The Darkman agrees with the advice and will protect his possessions by not wearing them near water.

'cause I eat to live, not live to eat
La The Darkman is focused on eating to survive instead of living just to eat food.

Sayin peace, Nah'I'm'Sayin?
La The Darkman is saying goodbye, but checking if the listener understands what he's saying.