Walk the Dogs
Royal Fam & La The Darkman Lyrics


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(Intro: Timbo King)
Y'all niggas shittin on my sidewalk
Curb ya dog
You could pay a penalty for that

(Timbo King)
Yo, sharp swords and rusty knives against dusty nines
You stink niggas with musky vibes
Battle cry, warrior stance, the black Pearl Harbor
Smell of revenge, worms in the air
Spit like grandpa from down South
Three-sixty roundhouse, I'm throwin' planets and stars
All I need is two pieces of fish and five loaves of bread
Watch me feed five thousand, power the Hill
Out of the ville, zip code unlisted
Murder last night, the homocide, missed it
Blood For Blood, gang turf
The way of the samurai sword, we bang first
Each your food, test your flesh, lock doors
Top dogs with paws obey God's laws
Claim your set, light reflects off water
My Fam outta state sellin quarters
Convicts with court orders
Shoot the gift out the barrel
Multiple gunshot wounds or poison arrows
Moon saw beats pharoah, bloody apparell
The streets look safe, but they narrow
Modern day Jes' James, rock trains, close range
Watches and chains, ear rings, everything
Corporate thugs move on business campaigns
Blaze, ignite the flame, I carry the torch
Walk through The Valley of Death and get scorched

(Mighty Jarrett)
Two shot lick out, a man get shot
Straight from the cannon, ass wouldn't know less
Just because of that, the whole block get hot
Police helicopter, a snipe 'pon de roof top
Two minute later, Babylon catch spark
In the staircase with a rasclat glock
Never know, said them wouldn't come round back
Know him look like, said him youths can't talk

(Police sirens)
(Machine gun fire)

(La the Darkman)
Darkman, came do my thing, the Bee sting
Assassinate your whole team with the forty red beam
My sword gleam, sharpen my script as an arrow
Professional, La, my style, double barrell
I self-Lord, master, natural disaster
Holy slang to splash ya, dark force to thrash ya
Blind eyes, puligiments, got four wives
Inside my square, rappers get buried alive
We never even, put you in the dirt still breathin
Perfection, gold mic touch, dunn, I'm blessin
Flames lick the flesh, shot at some of the best
When delf play me at my rest, stab the kid in his chest
Now I got respect, runnin' through boroughs, hoods and towns
Niggas pull they pants down when I show the four pound
Verbally fantastic, cock my rhyme, blast it
Trapa Gandhi, classic, gun talk, gymnastics
Rude boy, shoot, seek and destroy
My gold tech blast rappers from here to Quebec
Yo, La's born, Brooklyn raised
You niggas get more than grazed when I blaze my gauge
It's not an arcade, dunn, my gun is real as AIDS
I'm Holyfield, rappers is Tyson these days
Darkman, Wu-Tang Clan, La the Darkman
Wu-Tang Clan, the Killah

Two shot lick out, a man get shot
Straight from the cannon, ass wouldn't know less
Just because of that, the whole block get hot
Police helicopter, a snipe 'pon de roof top
Two minute later, Babylon catch spark
In the staircase with a rasclat glock
Never know, said them wouldn't come round back
Know him look like, said him youths can't talk





(Police sirens)
(Machine gun fire)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Walk The Dogs by Royal Fam & La The Darkman depicts the harsh realities of street life - the violence, gang wars, and survival tactics that people need to adopt to navigate through. It starts with Timbo King talking about the confrontation of dogs shitting on his sidewalk and how one could pay a penalty for that, which metaphorically represents the imposition of laws or one's own will on others. The song then shifts to Mighty Jarrett's verse, where he talks about the police and the block getting hot after a man is shot. The police helicopter and sirens add urgency and danger to the picture. La The Darkman's verse is more metaphorical, with a focus on his lyrical prowess and the power of his gun. He compares himself to Holyfield and rappers to Tyson, referencing their famous boxing match to underscore his superiority.


Line by Line Meaning

Y'all niggas shittin on my sidewalk
Clean up after your dogs or face the consequences.


Yo, sharp swords and rusty knives against dusty nines
Our weapons are stronger than guns, even if they are old and worn.


You stink niggas with musky vibes
You emit negative energy that we can smell a mile away.


Battle cry, warrior stance, the black Pearl Harbor
We are ready for war, and our attack will be swift and devastating like Pearl Harbor.


Smell of revenge, worms in the air
We are fueled by a desire for revenge that hangs heavy in the air like the stench of rotting worms.


Spit like grandpa from down South
Our rhymes are powerful like the words of a wise old Southern man.


Three-sixty roundhouse, I'm throwin' planets and stars
My moves are so intense, I can create a cosmic explosion with just a kick.


All I need is two pieces of fish and five loaves of bread
With the power of God, I can turn a small amount of food into a feast for thousands.


Watch me feed five thousand, power the Hill
I have the ability to provide for and elevate entire communities.


Out of the ville, zip code unlisted
We operate outside of the system and don't adhere to conventional rules or boundaries.


Murder last night, the homocide, missed it
We are so skilled at our craft, we can commit a murder and not get caught.


Blood For Blood, gang turf
If someone from our gang is harmed, we will retaliate with equal force.


The way of the samurai sword, we bang first
Like samurais, we live and die by the sword and always attack first.


Each your food, test your flesh, lock doors
Be cautious of those around you, as they could be a threat to your safety.


Top dogs with paws obey God's laws
Even those in power must adhere to a higher authority.


Claim your set, light reflects off water
Assert your dominance and show your wealth and power.


My Fam outta state sellin quarters
My family is making a lot of money selling drugs out of state.


Convicts with court orders
Even though we have been sentenced by the courts, we still operate and make money illegally.


Shoot the gift out the barrel
Our raps are so powerful, they can be compared to a deadly weapon.


Multiple gunshot wounds or poison arrows
We have the ability to kill with bullets or more unconventional methods.


Moon saw beats pharoah, bloody apparell
Even the best can be taken down by someone unexpected.


The streets look safe, but they narrow
Just because something looks safe doesn't mean it is, and there are always hidden dangers lurking.


Modern day Jes' James, rock trains, close range
We are modern day cowboys who rob trains and take down our enemies up close and personal.


Watches and chains, ear rings, everything
We have expensive taste and will flaunt our wealth with flashy jewelry.


Corporate thugs move on business campaigns
Even those who appear legitimate are not to be trusted, as they often have ulterior motives.


Blaze, ignite the flame, I carry the torch
I am a leader and will inspire others to follow me towards greatness.


Walk through The Valley of Death and get scorched
Those who underestimate us will face the consequences and be burned by our power.


Two shot lick out, a man get shot
If you cross us, there will be violent repercussions.


Straight from the cannon, ass wouldn't know less
Our attacks are powerful and would not leave you with any doubts about our strength.


Just because of that, the whole block get hot
Our actions have ripple effects and can cause chaos and danger for an entire neighborhood.


Police helicopter, a snipe 'pon de roof top
Even the authorities are not safe from our wrath, as we are not afraid to attack them.


Two minute later, Babylon catch spark
Our actions will ignite and start a chain reaction of events.


In the staircase with a rasclat glock
We will confront our enemies head on, regardless of the location or circumstances.


Never know, said them wouldn't come round back
You should never underestimate us or assume that we won't retaliate.


Know him look like, said him youths can't talk
We know who our enemies are and will not hesitate to silence them, even if they are young.


Darkman, came do my thing, the Bee sting
I am the Darkman and will do what I need to do to get the job done, like a bee stinging to protect their queen.


Assassinate your whole team with the forty red beam
I have the power to take out an entire group of enemies with my gun.


My sword gleam, sharpen my script as an arrow
My words are sharp and powerful, like a sword or arrow.


Professional, La, my style, double barrell
I am a professional and take my craft seriously, with a sharp and powerful style.


I self-Lord, master, natural disaster
I am the ruler of my own destiny and possess a power that can be catastrophic to my enemies.


Holy slang to splash ya, dark force to thrash ya
My words can cause damage and harm to those who oppose me.


Blind eyes, puligiments, got four wives
I am skilled and powerful, with wealth and multiple partners.


Inside my square, rappers get buried alive
I am a force to be reckoned with, and those who oppose me will be buried and left behind.


We never even, put you in the dirt still breathin
We will leave you to suffer instead of killing you, as it is a worse fate.


Perfection, gold mic touch, dunn, I'm blessin
I am a perfectionist and have a gift for making music.


Flames lick the flesh, shot at some of the best
I have taken down some of the most talented and powerful opponents with ease.


When delf play me at my rest, stab the kid in his chest
Even in death, I will continue to harm and take out my enemies.


Now I got respect, runnin' through boroughs, hoods and towns
I have earned the respect of my peers and am a powerful force, feared and respected across various communities.


Niggas pull they pants down when I show the four pound
My power and reputation are so strong, people react with fear and submission when they see me.


Verbally fantastic, cock my rhyme, blast it
My rhymes are powerful and impactful, and I will use them to take out my opponents.


Trapa Gandhi, classic, gun talk, gymnastics
I have the ability to merge opposing worlds and create something unique and powerful.


Rude boy, shoot, seek and destroy
I am a rebel and will take out my enemies with violence and force.


My gold tech blast rappers from here to Quebec
My music is powerful and can reach people from all over the world, bringing them under my influence.


Yo, La's born, Brooklyn raised
I come from Brooklyn, and it has shaped me and made me the powerful force I am today.


You niggas get more than grazed when I blaze my gauge
If you cross me, you will face dire consequences and be badly injured or worse.


It's not an arcade, dunn, my gun is real as AIDS
This is not a game, and my gun is just as deadly and real as a fatal disease.


I'm Holyfield, rappers is Tyson these days
I am a powerful force in the rap game, just as Holyfield was a powerful force in boxing, while others are weaker and more vulnerable.


Wu-Tang Clan, the Killah
We are Wu-Tang Clan, and we will take out our enemies with ease and precision.




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Comments from YouTube:

@higherregion

one of the best RZA beats ever..seriously underrated.

@mariocannon6953

@Ndong Edu stop it!
Dr Dre is the greatest producer of all time.
Rza is great!....
But Dre is the G.O.A.T!
Let the church say amen!

@higherregion

@syntax error the beat is underrated i mean.. I agree with rza being one of the best

@untoldofficialyoutube8563

@@mariocannon6953 Dre Trash nigga

@venturasamurai8346

Hes the greatest but... The best one is the intro beat of the movie..

@adamgordon2572

@@mariocannon6953 : Dre definitely not the best producer of all time !! RZA, Havoc, Preemo, Alchemist, all better than Dre 💯

@TheWuCepticon1981

RZA still had that heat when he produced this shit.

@ronaldgrant8040

La the Darkman slaughters this

@atsstockburn

Ghost dog is actually a damn good movie if taken for what it is. Dramedy. Acting was spot on! Sound track rocks.

@superjigga2004

I agree...What a slept on track. Darkman destroyed it

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