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Rza Lyrics

Bobby, Bobby, Bobby
RZA repeatedly calls out for Bobby, seemingly trying to get his attention.

Bobby
Again, RZA calls out for Bobby.

Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby
Once again, RZA calls out for Bobby, emphasizing his name.

Psssh. Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo!
This line is an onomatopoeic sound effects with no real meaning.

Yo. Bobby
RZA addresses Bobby, getting his attention.

Yo, yo, RZA Bobby
Bobby addresses RZA by his full name.

B-Bobby, yo
RZA addresses Bobby, using his name as a nickname.

Hit the bodega for a 40 ounce son, Garcia Vega
RZA goes to a convenience store to buy a 40-ounce beer and a brand of cigars called Garcia Vega.

Two bags of chips, and one pack of Now & Laters
RZA also buys two bags of chips and a type of candy called Now & Laters.

Flame tucked down to my nuts, on my last buck
RZA has a lighter in his pocket and is down to his last money.

Only thing keep a nigga calm is a good fuck
RZA feels that sexual activity is the only thing that can calm him down.

Loose-leaf cigarettes be dipped in wet
RZA dips his loose cigarettes in a liquid, possibly alcohol or another substance.

Chicken of the seas get trapped inside my net
RZA catches tuna fish, which is known as the 'chicken of the sea', in his fishing net.

With their clothes off, son when the gun goes off
RZA implies that he will shoot someone while they are in a vulnerable position.

I'm bound to play Napoleon, and blow a nose off
RZA compares himself to Napoleon Bonaparte, who in battle had his enemies' noses chopped off as a sign of victory. RZA implies that he will be victorious over his enemies.

Your Sphinx; your stumble rap style, your flow's off
RZA criticizes other rappers' styles, saying that they lack the polish and grace of the Sphinx.

Like Kunta, tryin to run with his chopped toes off
RZA references the character Kunta Kinte from Alex Haley's Roots, who had his toes chopped off to prevent him from running away. RZA implies that other rappers are struggling and handicapped by their own actions.

Unchallenged sword I yield the storm rider
RZA sees himself as a powerful and skilled warrior, capable of defeating all challengers.

Clip full of ruffled-tip fast-actin long fire
RZA has a gun with bullets that have a specific design on the tips and that are very fast-acting.

Four hundred grain cartridge, with steel casin
RZA's gun has a cartridge with a certain weight and material used for the casing.

Those who can't draw the crowd is still tracin
RZA implies that other rappers are copying his style, but cannot replicate his success in terms of attracting a large audience.

The mic is cast to the floor and shapeshifted
RZA has an impressive performance on the microphone, and his words seem to transform and change the atmosphere in the room.

Heavy as the hammer of Thor you can't lift it
RZA's music is powerful and unyielding, like the mythical hammer wielded by Thor.

So tense, bitch there's no defense
RZA's music is so intense that it is difficult to resist or defend against it. He also insults his listener by calling them a 'bitch.'

This four-four inch'll make you jump the fence
RZA's gun is so powerful that it can make his enemies run away in fear.

Right eye squinted; I speak brok-len english
RZA speaks in an unconventional way and has one eye squinted, possibly to indicate suspicion or aggression.

Stumble off the cold four,oh of Olde English Wu brew
RZA drinks Olde English, a brand of malt liquor, which is known for its high alcohol content. He may be stumbling as a result of this.

Two-two inside the shoe
RZA has a pistol concealed in his shoe.

No describin what this heat, in my jacket could do
RZA's gun is so powerful that he cannot accurately describe its effects.

I teach, seeds to read, never reach for the weed indeed
RZA is a mentor to young people and encourages them to read and succeed without relying on drugs.

Bow down to the great Bob Digi Digi
RZA refers to himself as Bob Digi Digi and demands respect and allegiance from his listeners.

(Bobby) Yo, it must be Bobby
Bobby makes his first appearance in the song and asserts his presence.

(Bobby) Oh, no, it must be Bobby
Bobby repeats his previous statement, reaffirming his presence and importance.

(Bobby) Oh, no, it must be
Bobby continues to assert himself, suggesting that his presence is undeniable.

I keep rice soaked in coconut milk mixed with tofu
RZA describes a dish he regularly eats, which involves rice soaked in coconut milk and tofu mixed in.

Sit in the sun six hours then I charge up like Goku
RZA references the iconic anime character Goku, who gains power from the energy of the sun. RZA implies that he also gains strength from being in the sun.

Dragonball Z; imagine you're raggin me
RZA references another anime, Dragonball Z, and sarcastically asks his enemies to imagine challenging him in a battle.

That's like walkin through a Blood hood flaggin a C
RZA analogizes being attacked by challenging him to walking through the territory of a Blood gang and flagging the rival Crips gang. This is a gesture of disrespect that is likely to result in violence.

Not, tryin to tell you how much weight we carry
RZA explains that he is not bragging about his power or strength.

It may get, every snake in the tri-state buried
RZA implies that he has the power to eliminate all of his enemies in a particular geographical location, specifically the tri-state area.

Plus, Feds had one add, sayin I gun traffed
RZA has been accused of gun trafficking by the federal government.

I sold twenty million records bitch; some laugh!
RZA has sold an impressive number of records, but some people are skeptical of his success.

Fresh shafts of morning dew on Nancy Drew
RZA references the book series Nancy Drew, and describes the morning dew on the grass that the character might encounter during her investigations.

Sherlock Holmes crime sleuth couldn't figure the Wu
RZA implies that even the famous detective Sherlock Holmes would struggle to understand or identify the members of the Wu-Tang Clan.

You loaf of bread head, keep a sober head
RZA insults his listeners again, calling them 'loaf of bread head', and advises them to stay sober.

One point five million years my overhead
RZA has been active as a musician for a long time and has been successful for a long period of time.

(Bobby) Yo, yo, it must be Bobby
Bobby reasserts his presence again.

(Bobby) Yo, check, yo
Bobby insists that his listeners pay attention to him and tune into what he is saying.

I keep MC's puzzled keep my dogs in the muzzle
Bobby describes how he confuses other rappers with his lyrical ability, and keeps his crew under control.

Ice cold forty ounce drink 'em down with one guzzle
Bobby drinks a 40-ounce beer very quickly and with ease.

Son might spit a word at a bird, see if she chirp back
Bobby describes how he challenges women by saying something provocative and seeing how they respond.

Tall chocolate deluxe buttercup, off the meat rack
Bobby describes a physically attractive woman who is tall, chocolate-skinned, and well-endowed. He calls her ‘off the meat rack’ to emphasize how impressive she is to him.

A chickenhead scratch the yard for worms
Bobby describes a woman who sleeps around and is promiscuous.

And roosters walk around with their heads in the perm
Bobby criticizes men who try to look good by getting a permanent (‘perm’) in their hair.

I be spreadin knowledge keepin my third eye polished
Bobby is committed to educating his audience and keeping his spiritual awareness sharp.

Never, chase for dollars to fulfill the black wallet
Bobby is not trying to become rich for the sake of being rich, and he is not a slave to consumerism.

You must be Bellevue son I walk with twelve jewels
Bobby assumes that his listener is a mental patient at Bellevue hospital, and asserts that he walks with twelve pieces of jewelry that are meaningful to him.

Afford anything this world could sell you
Bobby is able to buy whatever he wants and does not have to worry about being financially limited.

Beats that the change the style'll rearrange ya
Bobby's beats are so powerful that they can change the way that his audience thinks and feels.

BZA-Bobby! I'm strikin you like Beatlemania
Bobby is addressing RZA and implying that his music is similar to the Beatlemania craze of the 1960s. He hopes his impact on his audience is as significant as the impact of the Beatles’ music.

F-fuckin up the mic is still my hobby
Bobby ends the song by stating that his hobby is to destroy microphones.

Yo, yo, it must be.. doo doo!
The song ends with a repetition of Bobby saying that he must be present, followed by onomatopoeic sound effects that have no clear meaning.

Yeah yeah
The song concludes with an an exclamation of agreement or approval, indicating satisfaction with the performance.