R.A.K.I.M
Rakim Lyrics

Rakh (x8)
Rakh is a play on Rakim's name, and it is repeated eight times to serve as a hook for the song.

Chorus (x2)
The chorus is repeated twice to emphasize its message.

Are Rugged and rough that's how I do it
Rakim's style is rugged and rough, and that is his preferred way of rapping.

A Allah, who I praise to the fullest
Rakim is a devout Muslim, and he gives his praise to Allah as much as possible.

K Keep it movin'
Rakim tries to keep his career moving forward and not stagnate.

I Stand alone
Rakim doesn't need anyone's help or validation to be great.

M Its my crown, my world, my throne
Rakim is in full control of his career, and he views himself as the king of rap.

Hey when Rak come along its a rap ya'll relax
When Rakim shows up, it's game over for other rappers, and they can relax because they won't be able to match his skills.

the alminac just show me where the parties at
Rakim is a party animal, and he just needs to know where the party is to show up and have a good time.

seminars and tracks closed comas and cardiacs broads and cats screamin "oh my god, hes back"
Rakim is a master of both live performances and recorded tracks, and his fans get so excited to see him that they have to catch their breath.

just imagine, I hit the lab and get it crackin A thousand styles and one verse wearing the swiss patterns chicks get stabbed in the back til they have spasms known to spit a magnum or split a atom
Rakim is capable of writing a thousand different styles and flows, and he's so skilled that he can make women go weak in the knees with his lyrics.

who would of known that jesus would come back to the ghetto on that level like a black pharoah with packed metal so black rebels, a black pedal the pharoah with 5 bevels and take a word of rap gettin bazaarre, oh hardcore
Rakim compares himself to a modern-day Jesus, coming back to the streets like a black pharaoh with a powerful mic in hand. He is a rebel and in control of his career, just like a pharaoh would be in control of his kingdom.

this is for y'all, the crib or the par playin when you get in the car chill at the bar, spit somethen or split a cigar get with yah dogs to bring along to the bar
This song is for everyone listening, whether they're at home or hanging out with friends. They can play it in the car or at the bar and enjoy the lyrics with their friends.

I used to paint this flo' on nathan scrolls then learned to make this doe with gangstas roll think like the late great capone, but the bank is closed these cats that think they ball but they aint this cold I'm from new york city, even where pretty chicks act dark
Rakim came from humble beginnings, painting floors to make money. But he learned how to make money the smart way in the streets, thinking like a gangster but without breaking the law. He's from New York and even the pretty girls are tough there.

n****s get clapped up, you stack up, they stick that up put the strap up, you thought my name was kid, back up big n****s, *spit* pick that up or lick that up raised by gangsters and gamblers, hustlers, conartists, convicts, killers and dons drug dealers, players and pimps, smooth talkers, stick up kids, thugs, real n****s and dogs wanted by every soul and lay dead in the turf cursed by every spirt and never made it to birth since the moon seperated from earth that's why they say that's why I'm the greatest that ever orcahstrated a verse
Rakim grew up around criminals but didn't become one himself. He's been respected by many but also hated and feared by some. He's always in control, and that's why he's considered one of the best rappers of all time.

toast to that, its the cat that broke backs to a sold clap or smoke a track, how dope is that pope will rap, wrote back the most slack they know back before they turned coke to crack to my dawgs hearin sirens on the firearms i'll come, dyin wars and behind iron bars
Rakim considers himself a master of his craft, making everyone go wild with his lyrics. He's come a long way from back in the day before drugs became a major problem in the streets. He'll always be there for his friends in times of need, whether they're in danger or locked up.

the boulevard retire broads when I aint bob try and rob my dialog, I am god chicks moan to get next to my throne, sniff my cologne and get rak alone s** pots at home, the tests gots to go caress spots, dressed up, fed rocks to bone hit the floors, its for 2003 hits galore, who rock a style as wild as me rest assured when I rock dance crowds, they scream b***h malore, I rock mine out rahim
Rakim is confident in himself and his abilities, knowing that he can retire women in the streets with his dialogue. He's considered a god in the rap game and women love to be near him. He's not shy when it comes to sex, and he's also stylish and has a great sense of humor. He's a crowd-pleaser and people scream when he performs, which is why he's one of the best rappers out there.

Chorus x4
The chorus is repeated four more times to bring the song to a satisfying end.