Shyheim is a rapper from Staten Island, and is a member of the Wu-Tang Kill… Read Full Bio ↴Shyheim is a rapper from Staten Island, and is a member of the Wu-Tang Killa Beez. He shot straight onto the scene with his debut Single On & On in 1993. A year later, only 14 years of age, he released his debut album, AKA The Rugged Child. Lyrically, he impressed rappers with a skill level that would make any hip-hop fan forget about his age altogether. As a native of Staten Island, NY, Shyheim even spent time living with Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah. Shyheim released his second LP, The Lost Generation, in 1996. The acclaimed Manchild followed in 1999.

Discography:
AKA the Rugged Child (1994)
The Lost Generation (1996)
Manchild (1999)
The Greatest Story Never Told (2004)
Disrespectfully Speaking (2009)

Here I Am
Shyheim Lyrics

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chorus (x4)
Say yeah!
Come on ya!

Here I am, here I am
Where you at?
I be the ruff cat with a back and the napsack
Takeing all the shorties out with my wicked flow

Wu-tang on the go, never slow time to blow
Up so wuzz up, you better duck or get buck
Live cool shortie who don't give a flying fuck
So what's up sonie?
Now let me throw the the Kay
The little rascal with a fade and rugged boxs braise
So a born a born terror, a.k.a a rugged child
Niggaz on my tip so hard I be the life style
But I get silky, go for you like milk gee
Brothers sun on wack on waxs like Milli Vanilli
Uhh! you know I've got the style with the flavor
When I stick you up you need more then life savers
If I rob a bank can't forget to be swip and if he runs his lip,
that as will be his

chorus (x4)
Say yeah!
Come on ya!

I'm the jam, I slam, cause I am the man, hut damn!
I swing more beats than tarzan
Am a rascal bad little bastard
Brothers try to gas it but yo I'm not having it
Chump try to play me by they trees a company
Was a money grip, what's your problem, why your bumpin' me
what's you want beef?
Yo she dearload the tec-nine
Get the bag full of shells cause Ima get moms boy
Ima joker and not just a little tree
Cause I row deep with rascal and g.p's
Kidnapped your girl, don't worry I won't hurt her
But then you try to save her with the old black super sworda'
You got srayed your girl got the pinnie-ray
Then she got slaved in a old owl sex compays
So who are you to try to play lice smooth you ain't cool
that's why we set it of in no'
Now what you gonna do?
It's a Wu thang
You would'nt understand
It's a Wu-tang thang
My man!
It's a Wu thang
You would'nt understand
It's a Wu-tang thang
My man, plus it
I'm slick that's why you swat my deals nig
Well here's a little trick when I flip the bit
Ahh shit!
I hip with the hop that's why I rock non-stop, you say five is lot
But I roll the drip drop
Like E. Solo I be the spell bown let a man down
Here I am, here I am, here I am
L double E you can F you see K with Emmy,
so get thruw your fucking head gee
Stat Island in the house!
Plus my styles is back and fourth from New York back the town suff
Let it rain in the park as I start the spark
Tah kick the fly rhymes and have you blowin' in the dark
...yo punk as!

chorus (x4)

Say yeah!
Come on ya!

Overall Meaning

In Shyheim's song "Here I Am", the rapper establishes himself as a formidable presence in the rap scene. He starts off by introducing himself and boasting about his skills as a rapper. He confidently claims to be a "ruff cat with a back and the napsack" and takes "all the shorties out with [his] wicked flow". He also acknowledges his association with the Wu-Tang Clan, stating that they're "on the go, never slow time to blow". He warns his rivals to "better duck or get buck" as he's a "born terror".

As the song progresses, Shyheim continues to assert his dominance over his peers. He uses vivid imagery to threaten anyone who crosses him or disrespects him.He describes himself as a "jam" and a "man" who slams it. He mentions that he's got the "tec-nine" and a "bag full of shells". The rapper proceeds to take a dig at his opponents, calling them "chumps" and questioning their motives. He takes their efforts to bring him down in stride, however, swearing that he won't be intimidated.

Overall, "Here I Am" is an anthem of self-confidence and bravado. Shyheim portrays himself as a fearless warrior, ready to take on anyone who challenges him. He uses his rhyming skills and wordplay to intimidate his opponents, creating an aura of invincibility around himself.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I am, here I am
I am present and ready, where are you?

Where you at?
Where are you, what's your location?

I be the ruff cat with a back and the napsack
I am a tough guy carrying a backpack.

Takeing all the shorties out with my wicked flow
I am taking all the girls out with my awesome rapping.

Wu-tang on the go, never slow time to blow
Wu-tang is active and always doing something.

Up so wuzz up, you better duck or get buck
I am really pumped up and you better get ready for something.

Live cool shortie who don't give a flying fuck
I am a cool guy who doesn't care about anything.

So what's up sonie?
What you got going on, buddy?

Now let me throw the the Kay
Now let me take control of the show.

The little rascal with a fade and rugged boxs braise
I am a young troublemaker with a buzzcut and a tough exterior.

So a born a born terror, a.k.a a rugged child
I am a natural-born troublemaker, also known as a rough kid.

Niggaz on my tip so hard I be the life style
People really like me and want to be like me.

But I get silky, go for you like milk gee
I can turn smooth and go after you like milk.

Brothers sun on wack on waxs like Milli Vanilli
Other rappers are not good on records like Milli Vanilli.

Uhh! you know I've got the style with the flavor
You know I have a unique style and flavor.

When I stick you up you need more then life savers
When I rob you, a simple candy isn't going to save you.

If I rob a bank can't forget to be swip and if he runs his lip,that as will be his
If I rob a bank, I need to make sure there are no witnesses and if anyone talks, there will be consequences.

I'm the jam, I slam, cause I am the man, hut damn!
I am amazing, I hit hard, I am the man!

I swing more beats than tarzan
I create more beats than Tarzan swings through the jungle.

Am a rascal bad little bastard
I am a mischievous, naughty child.

Brothers try to gas it but yo I'm not having it
Other rappers are trying to hype themselves up, but I can see through their act.

Chump try to play me by they trees a company
People try to trick me by talking about irrelevant things.

Was a money grip, what's your problem, why your bumpin' me
I was just holding some cash, what's your problem with me? Why are you bothering me?

what's you want beef?
What's the issue?

Yo she dearload the tec-nine
Someone is about to shoot a Tec-9 gun.

Get the bag full of shells cause Ima get moms boy
Get a bag full of bullet shells because someone is going to hurt another person.

Ima joker and not just a little tree
I am a funny person, and not just a little bit.

Cause I row deep with rascal and g.p's
I have a crew that is full of troublemakers and gangsters

Kidnapped your girl, don't worry I won't hurt her
I kidnapped your girlfriend, but don't worry, she won't be harmed.

But then you try to save her with the old black super sworda'
But then you try to save her with an old black superhero.

You got srayed your girl got the pinnie-ray
You got sprayed with bullets and your girlfriend got hurt.

Then she got slaved in a old owl sex compays
Then she was taken to an old and dirty prostitution house.

So who are you to try to play lice smooth you ain't cool
Who are you to try to act cool when you are not?

that's why we set it of in no'
That's why we started a fight here.

It's a Wu thang
This is a special thing only for Wu-tang members

You would'nt understand
You wouldn't comprehend.

My man!
Dude!

I'm slick that's why you swat my deals nig
I am smooth, that's why you want to make deals with me.

Well here's a little trick when I flip the bit
Here's a little secret when I make things work the way I want.

Ahh shit!
Oh crap!

I hip with the hop that's why I rock non-stop, you say five is lot
I am down with the hip hop and that's why I can rap all day, you think that's a lot of effort.

But I roll the drip drop
But I make the slow, melodic sound.

Like E. Solo I be the spell bown let a man down
Like E. Solo, I can cast a spell that can take a man down.

Stat Island in the house!
Stat Island is here!

Plus my styles is back and fourth from New York back the town suff
My rapping style is influenced by New York and suburban culture.

Let it rain in the park as I start the spark
Let it rain, let's start the party!

Tah kick the fly rhymes and have you blowin' in the dark
We will drop some cool rhymes and party all night long!

...yo punk as!
Bye loser!

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Esther Renay Dean, Jamal F Jones, Jason Lamont Perry, Michael D. Hartnett, Monica Arnold, Paul Dawson

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