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.
The Table
Raekwon Lyrics
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Yo god, remember back in the days god?
When we came a long way and shit, man?
(No question)
Supposed to be blessin each other on our physical days and shit
Yaknowimsayin, it's like basically
I want to hit my family wit like land and all that
Diamonds and all that, we ran through that chamber dunn
Mainly stack mine, indeed it's been a long time
Let me feed y'all, fruits of life, shut up and eat y'all
Flavors for neighbors, Wallee's down to gators
The whole configuration stackin paper
Yo we do this, on the low though
If so, we runnin John dolo
First thing, you need if you don't know
We carry 'cause it's a real world, show and prove
In ill words, all my herbs know the slurge
Dress nasty like fuck, keep my bird on the job yo
You got to straighten up, do the worst thing to hurt her heart, damn
Took care of that, shared, even shed a tear for that
Bust my gat to throw gear on her back
Damn son, why she takin you through that?
She's a part of me, pardon me flow Allah, we sworn we
Wisin up, take care of home bases
Then we slide to another part and start more hatred
Life is sacred
The other side of that paw, you lie naked
Clothes in the box, go 'head take it
Flash back Jew status, salute moms and get ya boots splattered
Batting average, ya moms had it
Just a broke young dumb, full of cum
Ready to haunt something, takes something of yours
Here you want something
Growing up around fifteen
Watchin how the big niggas rollin wit big cream, big schemes
Quick to flash ya gat, laser beam
Pool table action black, hundred stacks made my niggas leave
Some be sayin "Let em breathe"
The others want to deceive, how we gonna make it if we don't achieve?
Right now, catch it from a vertical degree yo
We startin showin our asses, committing burgularies
One got caught, threw us all off
Threw us in the hell section near the boardwalk
Wonderin how the sword talk
Did he fall off? Did he stand like the hawk that he was in New York?
Kept the waves spinnin on the cross, of course
Come back a little cutty endorse
Risked it for his kids the pain is lost
We sittin back on a better note
Yellin "Peace god, I love you love you to death, you thoroughbredable"
The Robbin Hood of the hood
Sit back, it's all good, won't spoil it if we call it, we all hood
Ha ha
I make knowledge born to save self, you know?
Who gon' live it, gon' live it
Be is to be a born, knawmean?
Soaked in degrees of knowledge, polished by sun rays
Carving by nine swordsmen to a needle point of perfection
It's a blessing to deliver this lesson
While travellin the planet, extending development
And vote for the mind, never ended
We now send it long winded, descended
Infital, Bobby Digital, Abbot of the Shaolin now
Wit knowledge and wisdom
The original sword style begin, birth of the Wu-Tang Clan
In the song "The Table" by Raekwon, the lyrics reflect on reminiscing and looking back on life experiences, both good and bad. The opening line involves drinking Moet and feeling wild and impulsive. The following lines then quickly shift to a discussion of how life used to be, and how things have changed. The singers want to provide better lives for their families, with luxuries such as land and diamonds, but they acknowledge that they have already come a long way. Themes of loyalty and perseverance abound in this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Moet got me actin like a fuckin goat in here
I am excited after having some Moet
Yo god, remember back in the days god?
Do you recall our past experiences?
When we came a long way and shit, man?
We have grown a lot together
(No question)
Without a doubt
Supposed to be blessin each other on our physical days and shit
We should be grateful for each other's health
Yaknowimsayin, it's like basically
You know what I mean, it's essentially
I want to hit my family wit like land and all that
I want to provide my family with wealth such as land and diamonds
Diamonds and all that, we ran through that chamber dunn
We were careless with our riches before
Mainly stack mine, indeed it's been a long time
I have been saving money for a long time
Let me feed y'all, fruits of life, shut up and eat y'all
Let me provide you with the knowledge of life
Flavors for neighbors, Wallee's down to gators
My friends and I have different styles
The whole configuration stackin paper
Our group is getting rich
Yo we do this, on the low though
We keep our activities confidential
If so, we runnin John dolo
We're doing this alone
First thing, you need if you don't know
The first thing you need is knowledge
We carry 'cause it's a real world, show and prove
We protect ourselves because the world is dangerous
In ill words, all my herbs know the slurge
My friends know how to talk about bad things
Dress nasty like fuck, keep my bird on the job yo
I dress well but I am focused on my work
You got to straighten up, do the worst thing to hurt her heart, damn
You have to correct your mistakes even though it might hurt someone's feelings
Took care of that, shared, even shed a tear for that
I resolved the issue and was emotionally affected by it
Bust my gat to throw gear on her back
I used my gun to protect her
Damn son, why she takin you through that?
Why is she treating you badly?
She's a part of me, pardon me flow Allah, we sworn we
She is important to me, we made a promise to each other
Wisin up, take care of home bases
Become wiser and take care of what's important in life
Then we slide to another part and start more hatred
After resolving our issues, we move on and find new ones
Life is sacred
Life is valuable and should be protected
The other side of that paw, you lie naked
The other side of danger results in loss or vulnerability
Clothes in the box, go 'head take it
Take those clothes from the box
Flash back Jew status, salute moms and get ya boots splattered
Recall my Jewish roots, show love to my mother and get my boots dirty
Batting average, ya moms had it
I inherited my mother's abilities
Just a broke young dumb, full of cum
I was young and inexperienced
Ready to haunt something, takes something of yours
I was ready to take something from others
Here you want something
What do you want?
Growing up around fifteen
I grew up when I was about 15 years old
Watchin how the big niggas rollin wit big cream, big schemes
I was observing the wealthy people with their large amounts of money
Quick to flash ya gat, laser beam
I was quick to show my gun
Pool table action black, hundred stacks made my niggas leave
A game of pool led to a winning of $100,000 causing my friends to leave
Some be sayin 'Let em breathe'
Some people might suggest to let the winners go
The others want to deceive, how we gonna make it if we don't achieve?
Other people might deceive you, how will we succeed if we do not achieve our goals?
Right now, catch it from a vertical degree yo
Listen carefully from this specific angle
We startin showin our asses, committing burgularies
We started acting inappropriately and committing crimes
One got caught, threw us all off
One person got caught which affected all of us
Threw us in the hell section near the boardwalk
We were put in jail near the boardwalk
Wonderin how the sword talk
Wondering about our fate
Did he fall off? Did he stand like the hawk that he was in New York?
Did he give up or stay strong like he did in New York?
Kept the waves spinnin on the cross, of course
Continued creating interest in the music with great effort
Come back a little cutty endorse
Come back with some support from the community
Risked it for his kids the pain is lost
Risked his life for his kids and the pain was justified
We sittin back on a better note
We are now in a better position
Yellin 'Peace god, I love you love you to death, you thoroughbredable'
Saying goodbye peacefully to a friend
The Robbin Hood of the hood
Someone who steals from the rich and helps the poor
Sit back, it's all good, won't spoil it if we call it, we all hood
Everything is fine, we shouldn't discuss it, we are all together in the hood
Ha ha
Laughing
I make knowledge born to save self, you know?
I impart knowledge to help myself and others
Who gon' live it, gon' live it
Those who want to will live by it
Be is to be a born, knawmean?
To exist is to be born, you know what I mean?
Soaked in degrees of knowledge, polished by sun rays
Overwhelmed by knowledge and polished by experiences
Carving by nine swordsmen to a needle point of perfection
Refined to perfection by nine masters
It's a blessing to deliver this lesson
It is a privilege to teach this lesson
While travellin the planet, extending development
Teaching while traveling the world
And vote for the mind, never ended
Encouraging positive and continuous mental development
We now send it long winded, descended
We are now sending a long message that has been formed through experience
Infital, Bobby Digital, Abbot of the Shaolin now
A legendary and influential figure in the hip-hop industry
Wit knowledge and wisdom
With knowledge and wisdom
The original sword style begin, birth of the Wu-Tang Clan
The founding of the Wu-Tang Clan for their unique style of music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AMERICAN CREAM TEAM, CHRIS A. SPHEERIS, COLLIN ANTHONY DEWAR, COREY WOODS, ELGIN EVANDER TURNER, MICHAEL W. JR. DEWAR
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