Glaciers of Ice
Raekwon featuring Ghost Face Killer A/K/A Tony Starks and Master Killa A/K/A Noodles Lyrics


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Yeah
Yo, son, you gotta take me to get them Clarks, man
Yo, check it out, yo
Yo, I got a new, yo, niggas don't even know, son
Yo, check the joint, boom
Yo, I got a crazy idea how to do Clarks now
Check it out, boom, this is how you freak 'em, boom
You go get, you go get the cream joints right? Boom
Now now, all you, all you dye, is this shit right here, boom
And this, you know what I'm sayin'? Any color you want
But it'd be like, blue and cream, you know what I'm sayin'?
Shit like that, niggas don't even know
But, son, word is bond, I'ma rock niggas this summer
On the real, know what I'm sayin'?
Yo, son, I had crazy visions
Check it out, check it out, check it out, boom
Just imagine if you buy, woo, check it out
Just imagine you bought navy blue, right
A navy blue, a navy blue pair right, boom
Of this, of this shit, know what I'm sayin'?
But dye it, get this dyed cream on top
Just imagine that color like
But you got it drippin' like it's marble cake like

Know what I'm sayin'?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Check it, yo, yo, yo, yo

Stand on the block, Reebok, gun cocked
Avalanche rock get paid off mass murderous services
Chef break 'em, watch the alley cats bake 'em
Four-nine made 'em drop grenades and take 'em
Quick fast we reflect like the sky, be blue true
Wu-tang saga continue
Rap Meyer Lansky, crash your fantasy
Gettin' high fellas stand by, here's the plan, see
Sit back collectin' TECs and checks and
Flowin' slow in a Montero flexin'
Beats break heavily, word to INS, bless me
Throw me like three bags of sess
For real from the Killah Hill locked and caged in
We're sworn representatives, we actin' like made men
Strive for wives, nine lives and lies
Max sellin', enjoy the highs, what?

The treasure is the glaciers of ice, original man
Possess the power to hold G's guns and grams
Baker, baker, pull off a Keystone caper
Point out the baddest bitch in the crowd and watch me scrape her

Proceed with caution as you enter the symphony
Degrees of punishment increase intensely
Syndrome was caused by the deadly drums
But the battle was won by swords bein' swung
Slicin' with a vocal, from the international vocalist
Your style is too local to fuck with this
Offensive antagonist
No assistance, movin' motionless
Mysterious swiftness
Thoughts roll down the shaft of the brain
Mental gives the signal to the physical
Whirlwind kicks and hits from every angle
Violent temperaments, left continents dented
Poison vintage wine rhymes I invented
Drunk by the drunken punches that punctures the heart
Vital sparks from the arteries stopped

The treasure is the glaciers of ice, original man
The treasure is the glaciers of ice, original man
Possess the power to hold G's guns and grams

Straight up and down, it's all good
Peace to them check cashin', chain snatchin', gun flashin'
Niggas in the hoods bubblin' goods
Analyze Starks, who be buyin' lion heads and Clarks
To all my house bitches, Starks'll be home soon
I'm on tour chill, catch me '96 in June
But until then my ten-man team be safe
Chill on the whips, in seven months we can all get laced
Take a boat cruise, sip daquiris and max
Swimmin' pools, fly jewels, Wally shoes, blow stacks
Relax kids, black kids got a cravin' for cribs
Until we get back, unpack, leave the MAC with your Wis'
But whatever, I gotta hit other sides of the Earth
Spread Wu-ness, rule this, civilization's cursed
But luckily I'm born to be wild and I'll be out
Move crowds collect twenty-thou' and then be out
Heavy convoys, my crew keep pretty boys paranoid
Built like a steroid, pat down Dan Aykroyd

My seeds, run with his seeds, marry his seeds
That's how we keep Wu-Tang money all up in the family

The treasure is the glaciers of ice
The treasure is the glaciers of ice
The treasure is the glaciers of ice, original man
Possess the power to hold G's guns and grams
Baker, baker, pull off a Keystone caper
Point out the baddest bitch in the crowd and watch me scrape her

My seeds, run with his seeds, marry his seeds
That's how we keep Wu-Tang money all up in the family

Been a long time since the Father left in '69
It's been a long time since Wu-Tang had the chance to shine
It's been a long time since we had diamonds, gold and drank Cristal wine
It's been a long time, my people walkin' around here dumb, deaf, and blind
It's been a long time since you had the Son of Man chant like golden wine
It's been a long time
It's been a long time
It's been a long time

Yo, it's been a long time
What's on your mind?




Check it, respect heat holders
Respect heat holders

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Raekwon feat. Ghostface Killah & Masta Killa's song Glaciers Of Ice tell a story through vignettes about different aspects of life, from fashion to street violence to Wu-Tang's quest for wealth and power. The first verse is about fashion, specifically Clarks shoes. The singer has a new idea for how to wear them, dyeing them in different shades to create an eye-catching marble-cake effect. The second verse starts with a burst of violence, describing a gang member with a gun on the block. The language is ominous and suggests that violence is always lurking around the corner. The singer then pivots to describing his own rap skills, name-checking both himself and the Wu-Tang Clan. The third verse returns to the theme of wealth and power, describing how Wu-Tang's influence stretches far and wide. Wu-Tang is described as a "family" that keeps its "money all up in the family." The final line pays tribute to Ol' Dirty Bastard, who passed before the song was released.


Line by Line Meaning

Stand on the block, Reebok, gun cocked
I stand on the street corner, wearing Reebok shoes, with my gun ready.


Avalanche rock get paid off mass murderous services
I make a living off of conducting violent and deadly acts.


Chef break 'em, watch the alley cats bake 'em
I, as the 'Chef,' defeat my enemies, while bystanders observe.


Four-nine made 'em drop grenades and take 'em
My team and I forcefully make our enemies surrender.


Quick fast we reflect like the sky, be blue true
We react swiftly, like the blue sky, always true to ourselves.


Wu-tang saga continue
The legacy of Wu-Tang Clan carries on.


Rap Meyer Lansky, crash your fantasy
I rap like Meyer Lansky, disrupting your illusions.


Gettin' high fellas stand by, here's the plan, see
My fellow comrades who indulge in drugs, be ready, here is the strategy.


Sit back collectin' TECs and checks and
I relax while accumulating firearms and money.


Flowin' slow in a Montero flexin'
I calmly drive around in a fancy car, flaunting my status.


Beats break heavily, word to INS, bless me
The beats in my music hit hard, paying homage to INS, I seek his blessing.


Throw me like three bags of sess
Pass me three bags of marijuana.


For real from the Killah Hill locked and caged in
I speak the truth, representing the harsh realities of Killah Hill.


We're sworn representatives, we actin' like made men
As dedicated representatives, we carry ourselves like powerful and influential figures.


Strive for wives, nine lives and lies
We aim for multiple lovers, longevity, and deceitful acts.


Max sellin', enjoy the highs, what?
We maximize our selling potential, indulging in the pleasures of success.


The treasure is the glaciers of ice, original man
The true wealth lies within our cold and valuable demeanor as original men.


Possess the power to hold G's guns and grams
We possess the authority to control money, firearms, and drugs.


Baker, baker, pull off a Keystone caper
We, as skilled individuals, execute a successful scheme with precision.


Point out the baddest bitch in the crowd and watch me scrape her
I will identify the most attractive woman in the audience and seduce her.


Proceed with caution as you enter the symphony
Be careful as you engage in this intense and dangerous situation.


Degrees of punishment increase intensely
The level of punishment given escalates drastically.


Syndrome was caused by the deadly drums
The intense effect was caused by the powerful beats.


But the battle was won by swords bein' swung
We emerged victorious by using our skills and aggression.


Slicin' with a vocal, from the international vocalist
With my lyrical abilities, I cut through like a sharp blade, representing Wu-Tang Clan.


Your style is too local to fuck with this
Your style is limited and cannot compete with mine.


Offensive antagonist
I am an aggressive and confrontational figure.


No assistance, movin' motionless
I accomplish everything on my own, without help, while appearing calm and unmoving.


Mysterious swiftness
I move swiftly, yet there is an air of mystery surrounding my actions.


Thoughts roll down the shaft of the brain
Ideas travel through the mind, influencing actions.


Mental gives the signal to the physical
The mind sends commands to the body to execute actions.


Whirlwind kicks and hits from every angle
I strike with powerful and unpredictable attacks from all directions.


Violent temperaments, left continents dented
Our aggressive nature leaves a lasting impact on the world.


Poison vintage wine rhymes I invented
I created poisonous and intoxicating lyrics.


Drunk by the drunken punches that punctures the heart
My powerful punches, delivered while under the influence, cause great pain and damage.


Vital sparks from the arteries stopped
The essential life force is cut off, resulting in death.


Straight up and down, it's all good
Plain and simple, everything is fine.


Peace to them check cashin', chain snatchin', gun flashin'
Acknowledging the individuals involved in illicit activities, robberies, and armed confrontations.


Niggas in the hoods bubblin' goods
People in the neighborhoods are hustling and profiting from illegal goods.


Analyze Starks, who be buyin' lion heads and Clarks
Investigate the actions of Starks, who purchases expensive jewelry and fashionable shoes.


To all my house bitches, Starks'll be home soon
Addressing the women associated with him, stating that Starks will return home shortly.


I'm on tour chill, catch me '96 in June
Currently on a relaxed tour, you can find me in June of 1996.


But until then my ten-man team be safe
Until that time, my group of ten individuals will ensure their own safety.


Chill on the whips, in seven months we can all get laced
Relax with the luxurious cars, and in seven months, we will all acquire high-end items.


Take a boat cruise, sip daquiris and max
Enjoy a leisurely boat trip, drinking daquiris to the fullest.


Swimmin' pools, fly jewels, Wally shoes, blow stacks
Having fun in swimming pools, wearing expensive jewelry and designer shoes, spending a lot of money.


Relax kids, black kids got a cravin' for cribs
Remain calm, young individuals desire and aspire for wealth and luxurious homes.


Until we get back, unpack, leave the MAC with your Wis'
Once we return, unpack our belongings, we will leave our firearms behind with someone you trust.


But whatever, I gotta hit other sides of the Earth
Regardless, I have to travel to different parts of the world.


Spread Wu-ness, rule this, civilization's cursed
Share the influence and power of Wu-Tang Clan, dominate and control society, which is plagued with negativity.


But luckily I'm born to be wild and I'll be out
Fortunately, I possess a natural inclination towards rebelliousness, and I will leave.


Move crowds collect twenty-thou' and then be out
I entertain large masses, earn a significant amount of money, and then depart.


Heavy convoys, my crew keep pretty boys paranoid
Traveling in large, well-armed groups, we make others fearful and anxious.


Built like a steroid, pat down Dan Aykroyd
Physically strong, we frisk individuals, similar to a search conducted on Dan Aykroyd.


My seeds, run with his seeds, marry his seeds
My offspring, interact and form connections with the offspring of another individual, leading to a union.


That's how we keep Wu-Tang money all up in the family
This is our strategy for maintaining wealth within the Wu-Tang Clan.


Been a long time since the Father left in '69
It has been a significant amount of time since the Father figure departed in 1969.


It's been a long time since Wu-Tang had the chance to shine
It has been a while since Wu-Tang Clan was given an opportunity to showcase their talent and success.


It's been a long time since we had diamonds, gold and drank Cristal wine
It has been quite some time since we possessed expensive jewelry, precious metals, and consumed luxurious wine.


It's been a long time, my people walkin' around here dumb, deaf, and blind
There has been a prolonged period where my community has been lacking knowledge, understanding, and awareness.


Yo, it's been a long time
Hey, it has been a considerable amount of time.


What's on your mind?
What thoughts or concerns occupy your thinking?


Check it, respect heat holders
Listen, I demand respect from those who hold firearms.


Respect heat holders
Respect individuals who possess firearms.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Corey Woods, Dennis David Coles, Elgin Evander Turner, Robert F. Diggs

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I love Dudes flow for sure. You know this dude was str8 Pimp before.
His flow on that Ghostface track is still to this very day the best bar dropped imo..
Every verse dude had in those early Wu solo albums was epic.
~Haven't listened to his solo album in detail yet. My 1st listen i wasnt impressed but im gonna go at it again 4sure.
I think The Rza changed when he finally dropped U-god,,inspectahDecks & Capps albums..
I was also not impressed with Inspectah Decks 1st album. I thought for sure id be blown away by it but i wasn't.
I refuse to accpet defeat and gonna relisten..
And i cant even find U-gods 1st album..
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What happen to mainstream Hip Hop . All that different type of talent was bananas back then .

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I know right my son is 20 and I'm 40 but teaching young god right. This was Hip Hop at its finest.

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