Deadly Venoms
Rza Lyrics

Yo here we go yo
Starting off the song with a casual greeting

The Prince Rakeem, this here is called my deadly venom
Introducing himself as Prince Rakeem and dubbing his song as 'Deadly Venom'

You know what I'm sayin?
Asking if the listeners understand

Some old freestyle type of slick slang
Describing his style of music as improvisational and funky

For you and your gang
Addressing the listeners and their friends

Girls so ya'll can kinda sweat this
Acknowledging the appeal of his music to women

Check it out and ya' don't quit
Encouraging the listeners to continue listening

And many brothers know me for what?
Rhetorical question seeking to know what he is known for

My bag of bitches
Admitting that he has a reputation for having many women at his disposal

But I'm also known for giving stitches
Teasing that he is also known for physically harming those who disrespect him

A buck 50 for those who get nifty
Slang for giving someone a serious cut on the face

That's why your ass so fast to call me swifty
Explaining why people refer to him as 'swifty'

And here I go and here I go
Reiterating that he is on a roll

Hey yo go out like Bo and act like ya' know
Invoking Bo Jackson as a sports reference and encouraging listeners to act as if they are familiar with his music and style

That ya' can't beat me or bring me
Asserting his dominance and invincibility in rap battles

The least bit of harm Sssss, um um, uh uh
Onomatopoeia to emphasize the lack of fear for any opponent

Heck no, I keep a sucker brain petrified
Refusing to be intimidated by weak-minded individuals

When I grab the mic I won't let go, I'd
Claiming he will never relinquish his position as a lyrical master

Rather go live forever and ever and ever
Expressing his desire for eternal existence as a legend

Let it go? Never
Using a rhetorical question to emphasize that he will never give up

Assume a lot of boys are doomed
Implying that his competition is not well-equipped to deal with his level of talent

Without being tuned To many many many moons
Stating that his competition lacks practice and experience compared to him

As the champ that blast through your amp
Referencing himself as a champion that gets everyone hyped

I can't get weak cause my style can't cramp
Promising to always deliver high quality performances

I'm rugged like Guess black denim
Comparing himself to a tough, durable material

Battles ya'll know I always ran 'em
Confirming his reputation for winning rap battles

When it comes to rappers, they're seeds I'll plant 'em
Challenging his competition to improve and grow

As I eject ya' wit' a dose of deadly venom
Using poisonous language to defeat his competition

This is the way I like to parle And amputate to the words I say
Using French for 'speak' as a play on words, and boasting about how his words can cause harm to others

The tormentor, take you on a mad adventure Through an episode that's cold like the winter
Promising to take his listeners on a wild ride through his controlled lyrical madness

Check your checklist And see if you can wreck this
Challenging his listeners to try and outdo him

You thought I was a lover And didn't expect this
Saying that people underestimated his lyrical ability because of his reputation as a ladies' man

Style I specify but now you can testify Thee not a less the best is I Deadly Venoms Deadly Venoms kid Check it out yo
Asserting that his style is superior, and naming the song title again

No time for charades or masquerades It's more rugged shit with the kid with braids
Dismissing facade, and proudly displaying his authentic, rough identity

And I like brothers to step up and show what they got And watch 'em drop on the spot And pop the corns
Encouraging his competition to prove their skill, and confidently predicting their failure

Just raw like crumbs from my tongue Cause you're small like Tom Thumb But I'm great, up to date and elevate Rhymes I design I write with paper mate
Comparing himself to a classic fairy tale character, and boasting about his intelligence, current-ness, and use of everyday tools to create his music

I stimulate your thoughts Can't take shorts Won every battle that I ever fought
Claiming that his music is intellectual, and that he always wins rap battles

So friend or foe Who want to go toe to toe? Yo you know you're gonna fall below Zero don't try to play hero Like um, Robert DeNiro and Crazy Shapiro
Issuing a direct challenge, and mocking those who claim to be brave in their lyrics

But I exempt not to be a wimp I walk with a limp of a Roscoe pimp I'm a slickster Who's out to get your sister You disagree with me? Fuck you mister
Revealing his pride in his identity, and threatening those who don't respect him

So uncanny brothers can't stand me I'll take the panties from your mammy and your granny Rap crusader, bam boom invader Sex capader and also a panty raider
Admitting that he is hated by his competition, and boasting about his success with women

So protect your property 'Cause when it comes to baggin' girls No one is stopping me Or getting rid of me I'm the epitome Even cold fuck the statue of liberty That's the way that I am though Yea Rakeem wit' a rugged deadly venom (venom) Yea check it the deadly venom (venom) Word, the deadly venom kid Yea a deadly venom (venom)
Warning others to hold onto their women, and boasting that he is unstoppable even in the face of iconic symbols of freedom

Suckers step to me and think they can do me Your style is screwy like Hong Kong Fuey
Belittling his competition, and referencing a cartoon character to dismiss their style as childish

You can't push me, rush or mush me Dust or crush, or even ambush me 'Cause I'll play ya' right out of position See through your mission with x-ray vision
Asserting his untouchable skill, and claiming that he can see through his competition's intentions and strategy

And once I see ya' I get Scrooge like Ebenezer Crush ya' like black Caesar After that I'll leave ya' Hit 'em wit' a symptom of Rakeem fever You get strung, hung, swung Done, by a witty rap tongue>From a young man who understood What it takes to be good Make a rhyme sound like it should
Boasting about his ability to defeat his competition using wordplay and wit, and emphasizing his youth and talent

Susa I'm makin' this style looser I turn men to stone like Medusa You get blown and thrown off course Feel the remorse You're forced to take a loss
Venturing into more metaphoric territory, and claiming to be so impressive that he can turn people into figurative statues

I get crazier Slay ya' like Hell Raiser Style amaze ya' I'm rugged like a trail blazer
Asserting his growing intensity, and comparing himself to other high-profile figures who bring chaos, like Pinhead from the Hellraiser movies

Then I crash right through your Lyrics I sued 'em They're moving like U-Haul Booming 'em, doing 'em, wrap 'em Like aluminum fo-o-oil Your plans got spoiled Rhymes will affect ya' Who loves to wreck ya'? I laugh in your face like I'm Woody Woodpecker (mocks Woody Woodpecker's laugh) You can't get with the Ra' Deadly venom
Concluding his song with a flurry of wordplay and metaphor, and once again asserting his invincibility and humor