Juice
Rakim & Eric B. & Rakim Lyrics

Sip the juice 'cause I got enough to go around
I'm successful and have plenty to share, so have a drink with me and let's celebrate.

And the thought takes place uptown
I'm reminiscing about my upbringing in the city's upper neighborhoods.

I grew up on the sidewalk where I learned street talk
I was raised on the streets and learned the language of the city's tough neighborhoods.

And then taught to hawk New York
I learned to make money by selling goods in New York.

I go to Queens for queens to get the crew from Brooklyn
I travel to different boroughs of the city to bring together my team.

Make money in Manhattan and never been token
I make money in the city's wealthy financial district without ever being a pawn.

Go Uptown and the Bronx to boogie down
I like to go party and dance in the city's upper neighborhoods and the Bronx.

Get strong on the Island, recoup and lay around
I like to relax and recover on Long Island after working hard in the city.

Time to build my juice back up
It's time for me to get back to work and regain my power.

Props back up, suckers get smacked up
I gain respect while my competitors are put in their place.

Don't doubt the clout, you know what I'm about
Don't underestimate my power or what I stand for.

Knocking niggaz off, knocking niggaz out
I violently eliminate my enemies.

Shaking 'em up, waking 'em up
I'm causing chaos and stirring up trouble.

Raking 'em up, breaking 'em up
I'm making a lot of money and destroying my competition.

Standing on shaky grounds too close to the edge
I'm in a precarious position and could fall at any moment.

Let's see if I know the ledge
Let's see if I have what it takes to stay on top.

Corners' trifling 'cause shorty's here
The streets are busy because I'm here.

I get cock-d liffin' forty's of beer
I'm enjoying some beers and flirting with women.

Here's a sip for the crew that's deceased
I'm drinking a toast to my fallen friends.

If I get revenge, then they rest in peace
If I avenge their deaths, then they can rest easy.

Somebody's got to suffer, I just might spare one
Someone has to pay for the violence, but I might show mercy.

And give a brother a fair one
I'll give my enemies a fair fight.

Stay alert and on "P's"
Be careful and watch your back.

And I do work with these like Hercules
I'm strong and successful like the mythical hero Hercules.

Switch to southpaw, split your right jaw
I can fight with either hand and knock you out.

'Cause I don't like y'all, I'm hype when night fall
I don't like most people and enjoy causing trouble at night.

Smooth but I move like an army
I'm calm and collected but very powerful.

Bulletproof down in case brothers try to bomb me
I'm prepared for any attack my enemies might launch against me.

Putting brothers to rest like Elliot Ness
I'm eliminating my enemies just like the famous lawman Elliot Ness.

'Cause I don't like stress
I don't like feeling nervous or bad about something.

Streets ain't a place for innocent bystanders to stand
The streets are dangerous and innocent people should stay away.

Nutting's gonna stop the plan
Nothing can stop my plans for success.

I'll chill like Pacino, kill like DeNiro
I can be calm or violent, just like these famous actors.

Black Gambino, die like a hero
I see myself as a powerful and dangerous person, but also heroic.

Living on shaky grounds too close to the edge
I'm living dangerously and putting myself in a vulnerable position.

Let's see if I know the ledge!
Let's see if I can stay successful and powerful.

Shells lay around on the battleground
Bullets are scattered around, evidence of violence.

Dead bodies are found throughout the town
Violence is common and deadly in the city.

Tried to put shame in my game to make a name
My enemies are trying to make themselves look good by attacking me.

I'm-a put it on a bullet, put it in your brain
I'll get revenge on my enemies by shooting them.

Rip the block like a buckshot
I'm tearing up the streets with great force.

Who cares where it goes, just keep the casket closed
I don't care where my bullets end up, as long as I'm the one left standing.

No remorse when a life is lost
I don't feel bad when someone dies as a result of my actions.

I paid my dues- paid the cost
I have earned my position through hard work and struggle.

And my pockets are still fat
Despite everything, I'm still very rich and powerful.

Wherever I'm at, I get the welcome mat
I'm always welcomed wherever I go because of my power and influence.

Even if my crew steep with one deep
Even if I'm alone, I'm still powerful.

I attract attention, people like to peep
People are drawn to me because I'm powerful and interesting.

So come say hi to the badguy
Come say hello to me, the villain.

Don't say goodbye, I don't plan to die
I don't plan on dying anytime soon, so don't say goodbye.

'Cause I get loose and I got troops
I'm powerful and can do what I want, and I have a team of supporters.

And crazy juice
I'm wild and unpredictable.

In control of many like Ayatollah Khomeini
I have control over many people, just like the famous Iranian leader.

Hang out wit Smith and Wesson, don't try to play me
I carry a gun and won't let anyone disrespect me.

I'm at war a lot, like Anwar Sadat
I face conflict and danger just like the famous Egyptian president.

But no warning shot, my gun is warm a lot
I don't give any warnings before attacking my enemies, and my gun is always ready.

When I cook beef, the smoke will never clear
When I get in conflict with someone, it won't be resolved easily.

Areas in fear but this here's a fear!
People are afraid of me and my actions, but it's justified.

Living life too close to the edge
I'm living life dangerously and could fall at any moment.

Hoping that I know the ledge
I'm hoping I can stay on top and not fall off the edge.