Death
Raekwon ft Busta Rhymes Lyrics
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It was on regular screens
We ain't had no HD
No Imax
Now we got 3D goggles to watch this shit
Popcorn extra buttery
Extra sauce, 2 on that
Okay
He just buckin' out in broad daylight
Started from play fights
Niggas slap box and then you stop like a break light
I rock a Rolex but never got my time straight
I can't see shit something like a blind date
Pyrex vision, hologram cocaine
And when I gas niggas I call it propane
I used to hustle with the peeps under the boxers
And my little pocket stash, allin top rockers
And weed up for my dude Made Enrique
He also uptown but he live out in BK
Used to say DK, Diablo, papo
Partners with Pablo, heroin, italiano
Flush the work, overseas gots the work
Yellow Lambo, used to let it off like Rambo
Sambo consignin, he's wheels need aligning
How the fuck you gonna go to war with a boss
With your paper in your right
And your crew hat's off
Smirnoff whackin shots, vacant lot parking lots
Sour with the scritorillo, nigga I don't care to be
Seat nigga like toilets, fuck it I'm a shit a bit
Ready or not, here I come
Red berry Siroc, red dots on em
Marvin Gaye, know you heard through the grape vine
That dope getting stepped on, great one
Everything you did I did every time
Let the fountains fly like the anytime
Man I never thought I'd really make it
You see me do some space on my pillow case
With them doors on, point the goal and
Your bitch gon' swallow, we with no head
Montana shit, I been on the first track
Getting all this head and I ain't learned yet
Pimpin' them hoes, 6 in the yacht
Dippin' the Rolls, your bitch in the back
Uh, word to pong, I'm clappin' off
Catch you in the 'ap fore you turn your burnies off the saw
You goin' in the back, straight off the back
Peoples actin crazy, hit em with the mack
Pull out the Jag, cause that's what all they had
Up here in the streets you know the goons parasite
N.O.R.E. we deep in this bitch
SP rockin' in the streets in this bitch
Middle fingers up, you don't really give a fuck
Niggas is tryna hustle just to make a fuckin' buck
Just to make a fuckin' buck, just to make a fuckin' buck
Niggas let you down just to make a fuckin' buck
Aye, it's real out there, it's real out there
Them haters think you killed out there, killed out there
Man you a liar, set your house on fire
Ain't nothing man, I think you wear a wire
Hang him off the roof with a noose
Goddamn it and let the goons loose
Golden monk drunk, how they take pieces of gold?
Shave a nigga face, machete niggas quake
Indoors with whores, they soldiers
How at they go? We gon poke kill fly ride and roll
The most insane destroying grocers
With more back, it's scoliosis
Yo I'm runs in frontin', land best pull in shore
With the red clock on, no question
Build for the reserves, I just swerve laughin', I'm usually around birds
Not since once one strapped in
All at a time, mackin' a lap on my dime
I just advise niggas, stay on your grind
4-50 game, never nigga what
I'm shutted most better, we will sever your son
Out the slum with the vultures, dinosaur chains and roadsters
Don't come around, we approaches
See when I come through, I never fear
You got em
I'm like a sniper with a riffle
Even my hood get it bad
Look, deeper than them lost troubles and badge
I'm walkin' through a lane full of riches
You see all of these diamonds drippin' off it
And you get to pourin' wine in my glass
Havin' a seat and listen to science
Odometers sparkling, glisten off me
We ball until they call police and they tryna report me
We washin' all his brand like a nigga doing the laundry
See a nigga tryna chill while you niggas tryin' to force me
Bitches cleanin' my ratchets, I'm a get to blammin' 'em shortly
Where the fuck you tryna step up like you some kind of contendant
You's a bitch, reminding me of some kind of a sex offender
I'll burn you to a crisp, leaving nothing more than your digit
You hear the family bitch, I inherit the name defending
Nothing's surprising bout niggas like you up on a stretcher
And squeeze until they leak, it's all like applying the pressure, pause
You probably should went in higher you will protect the cause
Ban it from TV set, but a movie don't wreck the boss
The full title of this song is "Death Wish," and the lyrics contain a variety of disparate images and themes that are brought together through the rapper's shared experiences and youthful memories. Busta Rhymes opens the track by commenting on the difference between the experience of watching movies now versus the past, noting how modern technology has improved the experience. Raekwon then jumps in to reminisce about his past, including the experiences of play fighting and hustling in the streets. He reflects on the dangers and risks involved in these activities, but also how they have helped him become the successful rapper he is today.
The lyrics paint a picture of a dangerous and volatile world, where people are trying to make it by any means necessary, often at the expense of others. The imagery of drugs and violence comes up repeatedly throughout the song, with references to cocaine, heroin, and various weapons. The sense of danger is heightened by the use of vivid descriptions and poetic language, such as "Pyrex vision, hologram cocaine" and "smirnoff whackin shots, vacant lot parking lots." Despite the dark themes, there is also a sense of triumph and defiance in the lyrics, with the rappers celebrating their survival and success in an environment that would otherwise have destroyed them.
Overall, "Death Wish" is a powerful example of how hip-hop can address social and political issues through vivid storytelling and poetic language. It reminds us of the challenges that many people face in their daily lives and how they must often resort to desperate measures simply to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time they saw this movie
The last time they experienced this situation or scenario
It was on regular screens
It was on standard or average platforms
We ain't had no HD
We didn't have high-definition
No Imax
No IMAX theaters or experiences
Now we got 3D goggles to watch this shit
Now we have specialized glasses to enhance the viewing experience
Popcorn extra buttery
Popcorn with an abundance of butter
Extra sauce, 2 on that
Additional flavor or condiments added to the food
Okay
Expressing agreement or approval
He just buckin' out in broad daylight
He is behaving recklessly or daringly in a public setting
Started from play fights
Origins trace back to harmless or playful physical altercations
Niggas slap box and then you stop like a break light
Engaging in play fights but abruptly ceasing the activity, as if mimicking a brake light
I rock a Rolex but never got my time straight
I wear an expensive watch but struggle to manage my time effectively
I can't see shit something like a blind date
I have a limited or unclear understanding of the situation, similar to going on a blind date
Pyrex vision, hologram cocaine
Having a distorted or exaggerated perception, like glass used in cooking and a fictional representation of drugs
And when I gas niggas I call it propane
When I intimidate or provoke others, it's comparable to igniting propane
I used to hustle with the peeps under the boxers
I used to engage in illegal activities with associates hidden within the boxing community
And my little pocket stash, allin top rockers
I kept a small hidden collection of money, stored with the highest-level individuals in the business
And weed up for my dude Made Enrique
Providing marijuana to my friend named Made Enrique
He also uptown but he live out in BK
He also resides in the upper part of the city, but in Brooklyn
Used to say DK, Diablo, papo
Used to refer to DK, Diablo, and papo
Partners with Pablo, heroin, italiano
Associates with Pablo, involved in the drug trade, specifically heroin, of Italian origin
Flush the work, overseas gots the work
Getting rid of the evidence, sending it abroad where we have a source of distribution
Yellow Lambo, used to let it off like Rambo
Yellow Lamborghini car, I used to let it make noise like the character Rambo
Sambo consignin, he's wheels need aligning
Sambo is a person who is contributing or participating in illegal activities, and his car needs repairs or maintenance
How the fuck you gonna go to war with a boss
How can you possibly engage in a conflict with a person in charge or with authority?
With your paper in your right
With your money or wealth in your possession
And your crew hat's off
And your crew is showing respect or submission
Smirnoff whackin shots, vacant lot parking lots
Drinking shots of Smirnoff vodka in empty parking lots
Sour with the scritorillo, nigga I don't care to be
Unpleasant or negative encounters with people, but I am not bothered or concerned
Seat nigga like toilets, fuck it I'm a shit a bit
Causing someone discomfort or anxiety, I am unapologetic and going to cause trouble
Ready or not, here I come
I am prepared or determined, and my actions will follow
Red berry Siroc, red dots on em
Drinking red berry-flavored Ciroc vodka, red laser sights aimed at them
Marvin Gaye, know you heard through the grape vine
Marvin Gaye's music or influence is well-known, as if information spreads through rumors or gossip
That dope getting stepped on, great one
The drugs or narcotics are being diluted or adulterated, diminishing their quality, but it is still regarded as exceptional
Everything you did I did every time
I have replicated or matched everything you have done on multiple occasions
Let the fountains fly like the anytime
Allow the money or wealth to flow abundantly, similar to a continuously operating fountain
Man I never thought I'd really make it
I never truly believed or anticipated that I would achieve success
You see me do some space on my pillow case
You witness me allocate space on my pillowcase, suggesting I am involved in unlawful activities like storing drugs or money
With them doors on, point the goal and
With my luxurious car doors open, I am directing my attention or intentions
Your bitch gon' swallow, we with no head
Your significant other will perform oral sex on us willingly, without hesitation
Montana shit, I been on the first track
Similar to Tony Montana's behavior or mindset, I have been involved in illicit activities from the beginning
Getting all this head and I ain't learned yet
Receiving oral sex frequently, but I haven't gained any wisdom or insight
Pimpin' them hoes, 6 in the yacht
Controlling or exploiting prostitutes, having six people on a luxurious boat
Dippin' the Rolls, your bitch in the back
Driving a Rolls-Royce car while your significant other is in the backseat
Uh, word to pong, I'm clappin' off
Acknowledging table tennis and expressing a desire to shoot or fire a gun
Catch you in the 'ap fore you turn your burnies off the saw
Intercepting or catching someone in their apartment before they have the chance to conceal or dispose of their illegal drugs or weapons
You goin' in the back, straight off the back
You are going to the back or rear area immediately or without delay
Peoples actin crazy, hit em with the mack
People are behaving erratically or unpredictably, so I will use my gun to confront or intimidate them
Pull out the Jag, cause that's what all they had
Bring out the Jaguar car because that is the best or most impressive thing they possess
Up here in the streets you know the goons parasite
In the urban environment, you are aware that the criminals or thugs feed off or depend on others for survival
N.O.R.E. we deep in this bitch
Members of the N.O.R.E. (Niggas on the Run Eatin') are extensively present in this dangerous or chaotic situation
SP rockin' in the streets in this bitch
SP (Styles P) is actively present and influential in the streets
Middle fingers up, you don't really give a fuck
Raising the middle fingers to signify a lack of care or concern
Niggas is tryna hustle just to make a fuckin' buck
Individuals are attempting to engage in various illegal activities solely to earn money
Just to make a fuckin' buck, just to make a fuckin' buck
Only pursuing monetary gain, even if it requires unethical or criminal actions
Niggas let you down just to make a fuckin' buck
People disappoint or betray you solely for the purpose of making money
Aye, it's real out there, it's real out there
The reality in the streets or the world is harsh and dangerous
Them haters think you killed out there, killed out there
The people who dislike or envy you believe that you are dominating or succeeding in the dangerous environment
Man you a liar, set your house on fire
You are a dishonest individual, metaphorically causing chaos or destruction in your own life
Ain't nothing man, I think you wear a wire
There is nothing genuine or trustworthy about you, I suspect you are secretly recording or informing
Hang him off the roof with a noose
Suspending or threatening him by tying a noose around his neck and suspending him from a rooftop
Goddamn it and let the goons loose
Releasing or setting loose the criminals or violent individuals
Golden monk drunk, how they take pieces of gold?
Intoxicated and expressing confusion about how people can extract or steal valuable items
Shave a nigga face, machete niggas quake
Physically harm or intimidate someone, causing them to tremble in fear
Indoors with whores, they soldiers
Engaging in sexual activities with prostitutes, who are willing accomplices or associates
How at they go? We gon poke kill fly ride and roll
How do they operate or conduct themselves? We will attack, murder, escape, and move forward
The most insane destroying grocers
The most mentally unstable individuals causing chaos or harm to others
With more back, it's scoliosis
With additional backup or support, similar to the condition of scoliosis
Yo I'm runs in frontin', land best pull in shore
I am running or fleeing forward, pretending or acting tough, while the best individuals dock their ships or boats
With the red clock on, no question
Wearing a red-colored watch as a sign of authority or without a doubt
Build for the reserves, I just swerve laughin', I'm usually around birds
Prepared or equipped to handle any potential threats or conflicts, I maneuver with amusement, typically in the presence of attractive women
Not since once one strapped in
Not since one instance where I was armed or equipped
All at a time, mackin' a lap on my dime
Doing multiple activities simultaneously, as I travel or move around with a beautiful woman
I just advise niggas, stay on your grind
I simply recommend or give counsel to individuals, encouraging them to remain focused on their pursuits
4-50 game, never nigga what
Participating in a high-stakes gambling game, never backing down or showing weakness
I'm shutted most better, we will sever your son
I am silenced or silenced better than most, and we will cut off your connection or influence over your offspring
Out the slum with the vultures, dinosaur chains and roadsters
Escaping poverty with opportunistic individuals, wearing extravagant jewelry and driving luxurious cars
Don't come around, we approaches
Do not visit or enter our territory, as we will confront or approach you
See when I come through, I never fear
When I arrive or make an appearance, I am not afraid or intimidated
You got em
You possess or have control over something or someone
I'm like a sniper with a riffle
I am highly accurate and precise, like a skilled sniper with a rifle
Even my hood get it bad
Even my neighborhood or community experiences negative or challenging circumstances
Look, deeper than them lost troubles and badge
More profound or significant than the issues faced by law enforcement and authority figures
I'm walkin' through a lane full of riches
I am navigating a path that is abundant with wealth or prosperity
You see all of these diamonds drippin' off it
You witness the extravagant display of diamonds or jewelry extending from my possessions
And you get to pourin' wine in my glass
And you are given the opportunity to serve or provide me with wine in my glass
Havin' a seat and listen to science
Taking a moment to relax and attentively listen to knowledgeable or insightful information
Odometers sparkling, glisten off me
Speedometers shining or glistening as a result of my presence or influence
We ball until they call police and they tryna report me
We engage in extravagant or luxurious activities until the police are called, attempting to file a formal complaint against me
We washin' all his brand like a nigga doing the laundry
We are cleaning or profiting from his reputation or image, as if we are laundering money
See a nigga tryna chill while you niggas tryin' to force me
Observe someone attempting to relax or unwind while others are aggressively or forcefully pressuring me
Bitches cleanin' my ratchets, I'm a get to blammin' 'em shortly
Women are meticulously cleaning or maintaining my firearms, and I will soon use them to shoot or attack enemies
Where the fuck you tryna step up like you some kind of contendant
Why are you attempting to challenge or oppose me, as if you are a legitimate competitor?
You's a bitch, reminding me of some kind of a sex offender
You are a despicable or repulsive person, resembling a sex offender in behavior or actions
I'll burn you to a crisp, leaving nothing more than your digit
I will incinerate you completely, leaving behind only a small remaining part or trace of you
You hear the family bitch, I inherit the name defending
You recognize the strength or unity of my group, I protect or defend the reputation passed down to me
Nothing's surprising bout niggas like you up on a stretcher
It is not unexpected or shocking for individuals like you to be carried away on a stretcher due to injury or death
And squeeze until they leak, it's all like applying the pressure, pause
And constantly exerting enough force until they surrender or reveal information, like applying intense pressure, pause
You probably should went in higher you will protect the cause
You should have entered the situation with more power or authority, then you would have safeguarded your interests
Ban it from TV set, but a movie don't wreck the boss
Suppress or exclude it from being broadcasted on television, but it will not negatively affect the person in charge or the leader-like figure
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