Banksta'z
Sunz of Man Lyrics

[Intro: movie sample]
A reminder that we are all obligated to pay off the debt to international banksters.

The national debt to these international banksters
Referring to the debt owed to these powerful international bankers.

That's - that's the bottom line
That's the most important and fundamental truth.

The bottom line is money
The most important thing is money.

International banksters, gangsters
Referring to the powerful international bankers as gangsters.

Yes, the banksters, banksters, banksters...
Affirming the existence and influence of these banksters.

[Intro: Hell Razah]
Introduction of Hell Razah and the rest of the artists.

60 Second Assas', (black banksta'z) S.O.M. original
Referring to themselves as black bankstaz, representing Sunz of Man.

Wu Killa Beez, Sunzini, 12 O'Clock
Naming the members of the group.

Aiyo Knight, we bout to pop it off
Addressing Knight and indicating that they are about to start their performance.

(John the Baptist, aiyo, we all)
Reference to John the Baptist and acknowledging their unity.

[Hell Razah]
Hell Razah starts his verse as a banksta.

Banksta, polish my shoes, tiltin' my hat
Emphasizing the image and status of a banksta.

Rockin' my jewels, knowledge my booze, kissin' my gat
Taking pride in material possessions and firearms.

Aiyo, P, we need that walk child money
Asking P for the money they need to sustain their lifestyle.

We be hungry, death to these niggas who take from me
Expressing their hunger for success and vowing revenge against those who try to take from them.

I rep for the ghetto and cities, states and countries
Representing and advocating for the marginalized communities in various locations.

White t-shirts and blue dungaries, smokin' on a ton of weed
Describing their casual attire and use of marijuana.

Landin' on land that's overseas
Travelling to foreign countries.

In them S.U.V.'s and we polly for more g's
Driving in SUVs and searching for more money.

Who that sphinx in a mint jump suit, don't make me fling you
Referring to someone mysterious and threatening, warning them not to provoke him.

My two wizards, casino sisters, I'll have 'em drain you
Referring to his associates as skilled and cunning, capable of taking all of someone's money.

It's painful to live in our shoes, hit you with jewels
Expressing the difficulties of their lifestyle and sharing valuable knowledge.

All my banksta'z, get in the groove, rubbin' your ooze
Encouraging other bankstaz to join them and enjoy their wealth.

Cop anchors like Italians and Jews, we bring it to you like
Acquiring expensive merchandise like Italians and Jews, asserting their ability to deliver.

Prophecy news, for all ya'll Kay Slays, Flexes and Clues
Delivering important messages to various media personalities.

[Chorus: 60 Second Assassin (Hell Razah)]
60 Second Assassin and Hell Razah handle the chorus.

Banksta'z (black billionaires ownin' companies)
Referring to black billionaires who own companies.

Banksta'z (you ever see some Malcolm X currency?)
Asking if anyone has seen currency with Malcolm X's image.

We straight bankstaz (project fakers, hallway casinos)
Asserting that they are true bankstaz, contrasting them with those who pretend to be from the projects and run small-time casinos.

Banksta'z (we roll like Shaft, die like Pacino)
Comparing themselves to Shaft and Al Pacino characters, highlighting their coolness and willingness to die for their lifestyle.

[60 Second Assassin]
60 Second Assassin starts his verse as a banksta.

I'm a banksta, I watch 'em go 'head, I keep money, and hop on these
Asserting his status as a banksta, watching others go ahead while he accumulates money.

So money never meant a thing to me, yo watch me go on, I got dough, shoppin' spree
Money holds no meaning to him, confident in his ability to continue making money.

I'm a banksta, I keep money, so fresh from the heels
Affirming his ability to accumulate money and always be stylish.

Money never meant a thing to me, Killa Bee killed, Bedstuy
Money is insignificant to him, focused on his loyalty to the Wu-Tang Clan and his neighborhood.

I'm a banksta, I keep money, with somethin' real for your grill
Proudly keeping money and offering something valuable for others.

Money never meant a thing to me, packin' steel, fuck around
Money is irrelevant, his priority is carrying a firearm and being prepared.

I got it growin' on trees, and it's this heat you will feel
Money comes naturally to him, and he will make you feel the pressure.

I'm a banksta, half of you six, just take it back in the booth
Clearly a banksta, challenging his competitors to prove themselves.

Never you knew, not even more or less, half of my crew
His competitors couldn't imagine his success or the size of his crew.

Takin' your loot, beat you to you're black and turn blue
Taking their money and beating them to a point of unconsciousness.

Watch us, Black Satin, we the banksta'z, bring it on through (Black banksta'z)
Acknowledging the group's name and reputation as bankstaz.

Fuck who you knew, son in your booth, my nizzle what the fuck you gon' do
Disregarding his competitors' connections, challenging their abilities.

Material untaxable, so any trap will do, cause I'mma mack it on through
Referring to his profitable ventures, claiming he can succeed in any situation.

60 Second, I'mma bash your whole crew
Promising to defeat and overpower his competitors and their entire crew.

[Chorus: 60 Second Assassin (Hell Razah)]
60 Second Assassin and Hell Razah handle the chorus.

Banksta'z (acres and mortages on houses)
Bankstaz who own large amounts of land and have mortgages on houses.

We straight banksta'z (we add and multiply cash by the thousands)
Affirming that they are true bankstaz, expertly handling large sums of money.

[Prodigal Sunzini]
Prodigal Sunzini starts his verse as a banksta.

We bank up with money bags and bring trucks made my Jaguar
They accumulate money in bags and transport it in luxury cars.

S.O.M., where money's is deep dish, we eat fish
In Sunz of Man, money is abundant, allowing them to indulge in expensive food.

P-Sun, banksta one, where is my guns
Referring to himself as the top banksta and inquiring about his firearms.

Measure my temple, treasure my mental, ya'll niggas limble
Emphasizing the importance of his mind, claiming superiority over his competitors.

Now got your dentals, through your dimpels, it's all so simple then
Having control over his competitors, exploiting their vulnerabilities and making it all seem easy.

Bank, off that green brocco', chocolate expresso
Making money from marijuana and dark-colored coffee.

Twist a wetto, 36 strong, in Puerto Rico, fly tolitos
Smoking a wet cigar, referring to a powerful group of 36 individuals in Puerto Rico.

Die for my people, ride for my people
Willing to sacrifice and fight for the benefit of his community.

[Chorus: 60 Second Assassin]
60 Second Assassin handles the chorus.

Banksta'z (get that street money)
Acquiring money from street ventures.

Banksta'z (that weed money)
Making money from selling marijuana.

[12 O'Clock]
12 O'Clock starts his verse as a banksta.

Banksta'z, gettin' that dough, shootin' that fo'
As bankstaz, they accumulate money and engage in criminal activities.

At them jealous muthafuckas tryin' stop our flow
Referring to people who are envious of their success and attempting to hinder it.

We them banksta'z, 2 On The Road, two on the globe (street money)
Identifying themselves as bankstaz who travel and make money worldwide.

Doin' shows in Alaska where it's twenty below
Performing concerts in Alaska, known for its extremely cold temperatures.

Be them banksta'z, (that weed money), Benz truck, hummers in the snow
Emphasizing their banksta status, making money from selling marijuana and owning luxurious vehicles.

Wit them twenty inch rims, lookin' fifty four
Having large rims on their vehicles that appear even larger.

Double barrel shotgun, fuck sawin' it off
Carrying a sawed-off shotgun for protection.

Blow a nigga head off, if he sneeze or cough
Ready to take extreme measures and harm someone for the slightest provocation.

Whose the boss, 12 O'Clock, nigga, Sunz, of course
Asserting his leadership and connection to Sunz of Man.

Carry a fifty g check in my Wu-Tang shorts
Always having a large check in his Wu-Tang Clan branded shorts.

[Chorus: 60 Second Assassin]
60 Second Assassin handles the chorus.

Banksta'z (get that street money)
Acquiring money from street ventures.

Banksta'z (that weed money)
Making money from selling marijuana.

[RZA]
RZA starts his verse as a banksta.

Yo, my street officials, is bust through this municipal
Addressing his fellow street officials and planning to break into a municipal building.

Building, and snatch back the entrance off my principal
Planning to retake control and authority over his affairs.

Banksta'z, my bank account is strictly digital
Identifying himself as a banksta and claiming his bank account is purely digital.

High royalty visiduals, my staff be made invisible
Having a high status and powerful team members who stay hidden.

Banksta'z, fuckin' the President daughter
Engaging in illicit activities, specifically mentioning involvement with the President's daughter.

Resident out in Florida, platinum plaques on the corridor
Being a resident of Florida with multiple platinum records displayed.

We those banksta'z, that shit rhyme was gangsta
Confirming that they are true bankstaz, their rhymes are gritty and reflect a gangsta lifestyle.

You may catch me down on Lakerson, pushin' the eighteen inch anchor
He might be seen on Lakerson Street, driving a car with large rims.

One hundred pennyweight boy, the black mini tank
Referring to himself as a small but powerful and armored vehicle.

Just caught a quarter mill' in cash, up from Citibank
Recently obtained 250,000 dollars in cash, possibly from a Citibank transaction.

[Chorus: 60 Second Assassin]
60 Second Assassin handles the chorus.

Banksta'z (get that street money)
Acquiring money from street ventures.

Banksta'z (that weed money)
Making money from selling marijuana.

[12 O'Clock]
12 O'Clock contributes to the final chorus about bankstaz.

Banksta'z, gettin' that dough, shootin' that fo'
Accumulating money and engaging in criminal activities.

At them jealous muthafuckas tryin' stop our flow
Facing resistance from envious individuals trying to hinder their success.

We them banksta'z, 2 On The Road, two on the globe (street money)
Identifying themselves as bankstaz who travel and make money worldwide.

Doin' shows in Alaska where it's twenty below
Performing concerts in very cold conditions.

Be them banksta'z, (that weed money), Benz truck, hummers in the snow
Affirming their banksta status, making money from selling marijuana and driving luxurious vehicles in the snow.

Wit them twenty inch rims, lookin' fifty four
Having large rims on their vehicles that look even larger.

Double barrel shotgun, fuck sawin' it off
Carrying a sawed-off shotgun without hesitation.

Blow a nigga head off, if he sneeze or cough
Willing to use extreme violence for minor offenses.

Whose the boss, 12 O'Clock, nigga, Sunz, of course
Identifying himself as the boss and a member of Sunz of Man.

Carry a fifty g check in my Wu-Tang shorts
Always having a 50,000-dollar check in his Wu-Tang Clan shorts.