Young Godz
Shyheim Lyrics


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Yo
Older cats
Yo
Whassup Rae? What's going on Son?
Whattup dude?
Yeah I ain't see y'all cats in a long time
Check it yo
Y'all better be on that shit too
Older cats max with young godz who got the guns
KnowhatI'msayin son?
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Y'all the little y'all the youth coming up
Or get stung by the killer bee stinga from the slums
KnowhatI'msayin son?
Yo son
Of the young Shaolin Monks, chickenheads will get done
You the first man, you go first son

I'm Mobb Deep, in cherry Cherokees I forever be
On some thug shit, runnin' wild through New York City
Bustin' guns rockin' jew-els that shine like sun
Stapleton is where I'm from
And been down for years stayed on point like stairs (yeah, word up)
Cause the jealous motherfuckers want to end my career
I never feared, the ghetto is hell, but I learned ta
Keep my mouth shut and pack a nickel-plated burner
And squeeze, if I get front on my nine millimi
Will have my enemies, behind trees
Niggaz that think they live 'cause they puff a little lye
Pack a bullshit, twenty-five, nah don't think they'll kill us

[Chorus]
Older cats mack, roll with young godz that got the guns
You right about that kid
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Now yo y'all just keep everything moving you know
Or get stung by the killer bee stinga from the slums
The beat is sounding like Star Trek
Of the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads, with the tongue
So yo, youknowhatI'msayin son?

Yo, deep in the ocean of the Atlantic, here comes the killa falcon
I meditate then swing with the force of mountains
Brain cells is able to be bi-debatable
When I think it's hazardous to your ozone layer
A premeditated killer plan so kill the Mayor, my silencer
Causes niggaz to hush, then I rush, like Manchus
Who guard jewels and collect, Cash Rules with heavy jewels
I live by name and cut veins
Burning bodies into flames
Between my anger, I lock down every chamber
Hillside strangler, a nigga with a mask like Lone Ranger
Rap poetic is injected into the brain athletic
Build off of rhymin' calisthenics
I'm determined, I raise a army like Hitler done Germans
And become the Allied commander, my enemies is catching on camera
They seek death, I begin to torture them (calm down kid take your time)
By giving butterfly stitches, bear witness
As I hang with Jehovah's Witnesses

[Chorus]

Older cats max with young godz that got the guns
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Or get stung, by the killa bee stinga from the slums
From the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads with the tongue

Yo, yo, this is manslaughter, so what you want to do
Last year, you ran for the border with your crew
I flip, stacks, all the, time when I rhyme
Libra is my sign, and can't stand swine
When I dine, the automatic weapon
Got niggaz steppin', in the opposite direction
My jurisdiction, is off grounds to you clowns
My proposition, meaning you go round for round
Straight up and down, I broke the sound barrier
Scarier, than a tight skirt wrapped around a transvestite
The grammar, hype, nigga check your stacks
Or you'll be rhyming with a broke back
Niggaz talk about they rollin deep up in here
The only way you roll is if you in a wheelchair

[Chorus]

Older
Yo, y'all calm down man calm down calm down
Yeah, and yo
Now yo, youknowhatI'msayin?
I want to tell y'all
Y'all up under the restrictions of the Wu camp
Aiyyo Rae, you got Killa Sin
YouknowhatI'msayin?
Madman, Shyheim the Rugged Child
So just take your time and handle life as it comes
Motherfuckin' Rubbabandz, the young godz comin' through
Cause the real nigga gonna know what they gotta do
Showin' and provin' youknowhatI'msayin? Shaolin forever

Yo, may all the bullshit cease, increase the war fuck the peace
Make shit hot like rockin' tube socks at Jones Beach
N the summer, number one gunner run for cover
Keep 'em steppin' with more Lethal Weapons than Danny Gloves
I cock back, action packed raps and gats
Niggaz trade mats for prats people react, to RZA sharp tracks
Another day nother body dropped you better keep your shottie cocked
For actin' snotty Hobbes catch karate chops
Cause Wu-Tang live, forever and a day
You better pray for better ways to get away when my Beretta spray
We never play with commercialism
The hardcore rhythm give em more hell than an exorcism

My terrordome be a clever poem let it be known
I'm packin' chrome and rollin phatter than eleven bones
My crew's sicker than that AIDS shit
While others get played quick, cause we be making hits through the grave sift
My right hand man, myself and the Clan
Gun and mic stands reverses help me see my first a hundred grand
And to my Physical one love power crazy real
For all them carbon copy niggaz lurkin' in the rap deal

[Chorus]

Older cats max, the young godz yo they got the guns
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slum
Come the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads with the tongue

Older cats max, young godz got the guns
Out of town niggaz best to run
Yo, older cats mack, the young godz, check it out
Yo, older cats mack, the young godz, they got the guns
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slum
From the young Shaolin Monks, takin heads with the tongue
From the slum comes the young Shaolin Monks, takin' heads with the tongue
Older cats mack, but young godz got the guns
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Or get stung
Killa bee stinga from the slum, come the young
Shaolin Monks taking heads with the tongue
Older cats max, but young godz they got the guns
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Aiyyo stop it
Older cats max but young godz they got the guns
Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slum
From the young Shaolin Monks taking heads with the tongue
Young Shaolin Monks taking heads with the tongue
Older cats max but young godz got the guns




Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Or get stung

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shyheim's song "Young Godz" are a combination of gritty street poetry and their struggle for survival within New York City. The chorus is a warning to those who underestimate young adults from dangerous neighborhoods. It tells how older and wiser men team up with young gun-possessing males to keep their territory and status secured against outsiders. The young godz represent a new generation that will live by their rules, and they will not hesitate to use their weapons to defend themselves. The song's aggressive tone and sharp lyrics vividly portray the gangster culture in the streets of New York City. The dynamics between the young and old are displayed in terms of who holds the power and how it is achieved.


In the verses, the artists depict their own stories of survival in the streets, and the threats they faced. They describe how they have to stay alert to protect themselves from jealous rivals who aim to end their careers. They discuss the technicalities of their weapons, which are necessary to stay alive in the harsh society they live in. Each of the poets state their names and their Gang affiliation.


Overall, the language and context of the song illustrate a world that outsiders may find difficult to understand. This is an authentic representation of the experience of marginalized urban youth.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo
Hello


Older cats
Experienced individuals


Yo
Hello


Whassup Rae? What's going on Son?
How's it going, Rae? What's happening, my friend?


Whattup dude?
What's up, man?


Yeah I ain't see y'all cats in a long time
I haven't seen you guys in a while


Check it yo
Listen, pay attention


Y'all better be on that shit too
You all should also be involved in the same activities


Older cats max with young godz who got the guns
Experienced individuals associate with young individuals who possess weapons


KnowhatI'msayin son?
Do you understand what I'm saying?


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Y'all the little y'all the youth coming up
You guys are the younger generation, the ones who are rising


Or get stung by the killer bee stinga from the slums
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


Yo son
Hey, my friend


Of the young Shaolin Monks, chickenheads will get done
The young members of the Shaolin Monks will handle the promiscuous women


You the first man, you go first son
You're the leader, you take the lead


I'm Mobb Deep, in cherry Cherokees I forever be
I represent Mobb Deep and will always drive cherry Cherokees


On some thug shit, runnin' wild through New York City
Engaging in criminal activities and causing chaos in New York City


Bustin' guns rockin' jew-els that shine like sun
Using firearms while wearing expensive jewelry that glistens brightly


Stapleton is where I'm from
I come from the neighborhood of Stapleton


And been down for years stayed on point like stairs (yeah, word up)
I have been involved for a long time and remained focused and alert


Cause the jealous motherfuckers want to end my career
Because envious individuals wish to destroy my success


I never feared, the ghetto is hell, but I learned ta
I never felt scared, although the ghetto is a difficult place, but I learned to


Keep my mouth shut and pack a nickel-plated burner
Stay quiet and carry a gun with a nickel-plated finish


And squeeze, if I get front on my nine millimi
And pull the trigger if someone tries to confront me with their firearm


Will have my enemies, behind trees
I will make my enemies hide behind trees


Niggaz that think they live 'cause they puff a little lye
People who believe they are successful because they smoke marijuana


Pack a bullshit, twenty-five, nah don't think they'll kill us
They carry weak guns, a .25 caliber, don't believe they can harm us


Older cats mack, roll with young godz that got the guns
Experienced individuals associate with young individuals who possess weapons


You right about that kid
You're correct about that, my friend


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Now yo y'all just keep everything moving you know
Now, everyone just keep everything going, you understand?


Or get stung by the killer bee stinga from the slums
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


The beat is sounding like Star Trek
The music is reminiscent of the sci-fi series Star Trek


Of the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads, with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks verbally attacking and defeating their opponents


So yo, youknowhatI'msayin son?
So, do you understand what I'm saying, my friend?


Yo, deep in the ocean of the Atlantic, here comes the killa falcon
In the depths of the ocean, prepare for danger


I meditate then swing with the force of mountains
After finding inner peace, I strike with great power


Brain cells is able to be bi-debatable
My intellectual capacity can be argued


When I think it's hazardous to your ozone layer
When I believe it's dangerous to your fragile state


A premeditated killer plan so kill the Mayor, my silencer
A well-thought-out plan to assassinate the Mayor, using a suppressor on my gun


Causes niggaz to hush, then I rush, like Manchus
Silences people, then I attack aggressively


Who guard jewels and collect, Cash Rules with heavy jewels
Those who protect valuable items and accumulate wealth through illegal activities


I live by name and cut veins
I uphold my reputation and harm my enemies


Burning bodies into flames
Burning the corpses of those who oppose me


Between my anger, I lock down every chamber
Amidst my rage, I control every element


Hillside strangler, a nigga with a mask like Lone Ranger
A killer who conceals their identity like the character Lone Ranger


Rap poetic is injected into the brain athletic
Injecting poetic rap into the mind, demonstrating skill


Build off of rhymin' calisthenics
Constructing rhymes through repetitive exercise


I'm determined, I raise a army like Hitler done Germans
I am determined to assemble a large group of followers, similar to Hitler and the Germans


And become the Allied commander, my enemies is catching on camera
Becoming the leader of the opposition, my enemies are being recorded


They seek death, I begin to torture them (calm down kid take your time)
They desire to die, so I start tormenting them (relax, take your time)


By giving butterfly stitches, bear witness
By sewing the wounds close, observe the result


As I hang with Jehovah's Witnesses
As I associate with dedicated followers


Older cats max with young godz that got the guns
Experienced individuals associate with young individuals who possess weapons


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Or get stung, by the killa bee stinga from the slums
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


From the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks verbally attacking and defeating their opponents


Yo, deep in the ocean of the Atlantic, here comes the killa falcon
In the depths of the ocean, prepare for danger


I meditate then swing with the force of mountains
After finding inner peace, I strike with great power


Brain cells is able to be bi-debatable
My intellectual capacity can be argued


When I think it's hazardous to your ozone layer
When I believe it's dangerous to your fragile state


A premeditated killer plan so kill the Mayor, my silencer
A well-thought-out plan to assassinate the Mayor, using a suppressor on my gun


Causes niggaz to hush, then I rush, like Manchus
Silences people, then I attack aggressively


Who guard jewels and collect, Cash Rules with heavy jewels
Those who protect valuable items and accumulate wealth through illegal activities


I live by name and cut veins
I uphold my reputation and harm my enemies


Burning bodies into flames
Burning the corpses of those who oppose me


Between my anger, I lock down every chamber
Amidst my rage, I control every element


Hillside strangler, a nigga with a mask like Lone Ranger
A killer who conceals their identity like the character Lone Ranger


Rap poetic is injected into the brain athletic
Injecting poetic rap into the mind, demonstrating skill


Build off of rhymin' calisthenics
Constructing rhymes through repetitive exercise


I'm determined, I raise a army like Hitler done Germans
I am determined to assemble a large group of followers, similar to Hitler and the Germans


And become the Allied commander, my enemies is catching on camera
Becoming the leader of the opposition, my enemies are being recorded


They seek death, I begin to torture them (calm down kid take your time)
They desire to die, so I start tormenting them (relax, take your time)


By giving butterfly stitches, bear witness
By sewing the wounds close, observe the result


As I hang with Jehovah's Witnesses
As I associate with dedicated followers


Older cats mack, roll with young godz that got the guns
Experienced individuals associate with young individuals who possess weapons


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slums
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


From the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks verbally attacking and defeating their opponents


Yo, this is manslaughter, so what you want to do
This is a dangerous situation, what do you plan to do?


Last year, you ran for the border with your crew
Last year, you escaped to another country with your group


I flip, stacks, all the, time when I rhyme
I make a lot of money constantly through my raps


Libra is my sign, and can't stand swine
I was born under the zodiac sign of Libra and dislike pigs (a derogatory term for police)


When I dine, the automatic weapon
When I eat, I carry my automatic weapon


Got niggaz steppin', in the opposite direction
Makes people move away from me


My jurisdiction, is off grounds to you clowns
My territory is off-limits to you fools


My proposition, meaning you go round for round
My suggestion is that we engage in a competition


Straight up and down, I broke the sound barrier
Honestly, I exceeded the limits of what is expected


Scarier, than a tight skirt wrapped around a transvestite
More frightening than a tight skirt on a transgender person


The grammar, hype, nigga check your stacks
The lyrical skills, impressive, check your levels of wealth


Or you'll be rhyming with a broke back
Otherwise, you'll be broke and without success in the rap industry


Niggaz talk about they rollin deep up in here
People claim to have a large entourage with them


The only way you roll is if you in a wheelchair
The only way you move around is if you are disabled and using a wheelchair


Older cats max
Experienced individuals do their best


Yo, y'all calm down man calm down calm down
Hey, everyone relax, calm down, calm down


Yeah, and yo
Yes, and hey


Now yo, youknowhatI'msayin?
Now, do you understand what I'm saying?


I want to tell y'all
I want to say to all of you


Y'all up under the restrictions of the Wu camp
You are all subject to the rules of the Wu-Tang Clan


Aiyyo Rae, you got Killa Sin
Hey, Raekwon, you have Killa Sin


YouknowhatI'msayin?
Do you understand what I'm saying?


Madman, Shyheim the Rugged Child
Madman, Shyheim the Rugged Child


So just take your time and handle life as it comes
So, just go with the flow and deal with life as it happens


Motherfuckin' Rubbabandz, the young godz comin' through
Rubbabandz, the young individuals are making their presence known


Cause the real nigga gonna know what they gotta do
Because the genuine individuals will know what needs to be done


Showin' and provin' youknowhatI'msayin? Shaolin forever
Demonstrating and proving our skills, you understand? Shaolin is eternal


Yo, may all the bullshit cease, increase the war fuck the peace
May all the nonsense end, let the conflict escalate and disregard peace


Make shit hot like rockin' tube socks at Jones Beach
Make things intense, like wearing hot tube socks at Jones Beach


N the summer, number one gunner run for cover
During the summer, the most skilled gunman, causing people to seek shelter


Keep 'em steppin' with more Lethal Weapons than Danny Gloves
Force them to keep moving, equipped with more dangerous weapons than Danny Glover in the movie Lethal Weapon


I cock back, action packed raps and gats
I prepare my rhymes and firearms


Niggaz trade mats for prats people react, to RZA sharp tracks
People swap mats (drugs) for money, individuals respond to RZA's cutting-edge music


Another day nother body dropped you better keep your shotty cocked
Another day, another person killed, you should keep your shotgun ready


For actin' snotty Hobbes catch karate chops
To punish those who act arrogantly, cops receive striking blows


Cause Wu-Tang live, forever and a day
Because the Wu-Tang Clan exists eternally


You better pray for better ways to get away when my Beretta spray
You should wish for better means of escape when I fire my Beretta


We never play with commercialism
We never engage in commercialism


The hardcore rhythm give em more hell than an exorcism
The intense rhythm brings more pain than an exorcism


My terrordome be a clever poem let it be known
My domain is a well-crafted poem, understand this


I'm packin' chrome and rollin phatter than eleven bones
I carry a firearm and move around with wealth


My crew's sicker than that AIDS shit
My group is more dangerous than the AIDS virus


While others get played quick, cause we be making hits through the grave sift
While others quickly fade away, we continue to create successful songs even after death


My right hand man, myself and the Clan
My closest associate, myself, and the Wu-Tang Clan


Gun and mic stands reverses help me see my first a hundred grand
Through guns and microphones, I can achieve my first one hundred thousand dollars


And to my Physical one love power crazy real
To my Physical brother, love and respect, we possess great strength


For all them carbon copy niggaz lurkin' in the rap deal
For all the unoriginal individuals trying to make it in the rap industry


Older cats max with young godz that got the guns
Experienced individuals associate with young individuals who possess weapons


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slum
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


From the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks verbally attacking and defeating their opponents


Older cats max with young godz that got the guns
Experienced individuals associate with young individuals who possess weapons


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slum
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


From the young Shaolin Monks, taking heads with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks verbally attacking and defeating their opponents


Older cats max, young godz got the guns
Experienced individuals do their best, while young individuals possess weapons


Out of town niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Yo, older cats mack, the young godz, check it out
Experienced individuals charm women, while the young individuals are impressive, listen


Yo, older cats mack, the young godz, they got the guns
Experienced individuals charm women, while the young individuals possess weapons


Or get stung by the killa bee stinga from the slum
Or suffer the consequences from the dangerous individuals from the impoverished areas


From the young Shaolin Monks, takin heads with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks verbally attacking and defeating their opponents


From the slum comes the young Shaolin Monks, takin' heads with the tongue
The young members of the Shaolin Monks from the slums, defeating their opponents with their words


Older cats max, but young godz got the guns
Experienced individuals do their best, but young individuals possess weapons


Out of town Big Willie niggaz best to run
Wealthy individuals from out of town should flee


Or get stung
Or suffer the consequences




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J. BARRY, ROBERT F. DIGGS, SHYHEIM FRANKLIN, T. HAMLIN

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