Prior to becoming affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz were known as Da Last Future and included rappers Shabazz The Disciple and 7th Ambassador, along with producer Supreme. 7th Ambassador retired before the group's Wu-affiliated days really got started, and soon before the release of their debut album The Last Shall Be First in 1998 both Killah Priest and Shabazz began to clash with Wu leader RZA, both eventually effectively cutting their Wu ties and leaving the group for solo careers. Supreme was kicked out of the group in late 2000, when it was discovered he had been heavily bootlegging the group's music, including leaking a whole album titled The First Testament. Killah Priest, who was absent from the recording of the group's second album proper Saviorz Day in 2002, has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang ties and is expected to work with the group again soon, while Shabazz made his official return to Sunz Of Man in early 2003.
Discography
* The Last Shall Be First (1998)
* The First Testament aka Elements (1999)
* Saviorz Day (2002)
* Elements (2004)
* Freedom Of Speech (2004)
* The Old Testament (2006)
Cold
Sunz of Man Lyrics
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I walked away and I lived too cold
I walked away and I lived too cold
This goes out
This what y'all niggaz all been looking for
A little story for all my brothers
You know what I'm saying? Sons of Man return
Just when it got cold
Cold Sons we got jewels, we gon' walk on by and keep it moving
Check it, moving, word up
Aiyyo, my thoughts be colorless
The undercover rich, haters loving it, watch the hell King Tut with it
Queen's, bathtubbing it, my diamond's cutting it
Sharp and on point, fuck the tricks of the government
Money rules the world, watch my people suffering
Cops busting in, handcuffing men 'til they wrist bleed
Some read what they don't need, give to seed
Black, Lebanese, rabbis in green fatigues
Microphone masked emcees, Maccabees
Hard head emcees get told and still they freeze
The truth came in flesh but still you don't believe
The best thing you know is the spots to find weed
Get the knowledge dungarees, we still struggling
Sons of Man, UK keep it bubbling
We come to clubs, like the ones who bring the trouble in
What, he sold his soul, life publishing
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
I reminisce all my dark days whenever I phase and kept a blaze
Y'all mental slave renegades, wasn't enough to eliminate
In my lifestyle of hard times and good times
Stood mine with the wines, became nice with the mind
Born intelligent, fuck elegant, I represent
For the ladies and gents, delinquents and presents
Everyday hungry, gun play on the sunny
Crews sweeter than honey, stars fuck for all they money
Stupid dummies, fifteen slugs flood the tummy
Thugs rapped like mummies, sipping Remy's
The clip empty, feeling shifty, swifty
Highly intoxicated, simply infatuated
Never thought he could be faded
Up in the hospital, critical, eating pickles
With no teeth, back on the streets he got beef for little Keith and Tariff
A walking death wish, living selfish, I sort of felt this
The fifth of September, he felt helpless and breathless
I walked away and I lived too cold
I walked away and I lived too cold
I walked away and I lived too cold
Today, life, shoot out, a dice game, bank loot out
Jewels out, laying on three hundred dollar sweaters
Tools out, last day schools out, nine birettas and better
Carry the eighth or red leather, timberland weather gear
Hands in the air, this is a stick up, don't play for hiccups
You won't need a body pick-up, money in the laundry bag
Hungry comrades get they guns from Arabs
With the loot that they had, they rob more victims on the av.
Today cash, examples of the program
Lord Sun of Man, stop killing your own relatives
Unknown start giving the liquid to the dry bones,
We all came from the same throne
Raise the dead with the brain poem, one is aimed home
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
In the song "Cold" by Sunz of Man, the lyrics explore the struggles and hardships of life in the inner city, particularly for people of color. The repeated chorus of "I walked away and I lived too cold" suggests that the singer has experienced trauma and has had to distance themselves from certain situations for their own survival. The verses touch on themes of police brutality, poverty, drug addiction, and violence. The line "Money rules the world, watch my people suffering" comments on how the systems in place prioritize wealth over the well-being of marginalized communities. The lyrics also call for unity and self-love amongst Black people, as in the line "Lord Sun of Man, stop killing your own relatives."
Interestingly, the title of the song "Cold" can be interpreted in different ways. It could refer to the coldness of the streets and the lack of compassion in the world, but it could also be a play on words referring to "ice," or expensive jewelry that is often associated with rap culture. The line "Jewels out, laying on three hundred dollar sweaters" may be referencing this.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked away and I lived too cold
The singer left something and now feels numb and distant
I walked away and I lived too cold
The singer left something and now feels numb and distant
I walked away and I lived too cold
The singer left something and now feels numb and distant
This goes out
The song is being addressed to someone or a group of people
This what y'all niggaz all been looking for
The audience has been waiting for something like this
A little story for all my brothers
The song is a narrative for the singer's peers
You know what I'm saying? Sons of Man return
Sons of Man are coming back with new music or a message
We gon' walk on by and keep it moving
The artist will not dwell on negative situations but rather move forward
Just when it got cold
The situation became difficult or uncomfortable
Cold Sons we got jewels, we gon' walk on by and keep it moving
Sons of Man have valuable knowledge to share, and they will move on despite obstacles
Check it, moving, word up
The singer confirms their intention to keep going forward
Aiyyo, my thoughts be colorless
The artist's thoughts are impartial
The undercover rich, haters loving it, watch the hell King Tut with it
Wealthy people are often secretive and guarded, as even their enemies will admire them
Queen's, bathtubbing it, my diamond's cutting it
The singer recalls a luxurious lifestyle in Queens, with their diamonds reflecting light brightly
Sharp and on point, fuck the tricks of the government
The singer is intelligent and perceptive, and does not trust the government's tactics
Money rules the world, watch my people suffering
Money has too much power, causing the suffering of people globally
Cops busting in, handcuffing men 'til they wrist bleed
Law enforcement is brutal and excessive when arresting people, causing physical harm
Some read what they don't need, give to seed
People sometimes read things that do not help their growth, whereas others provide opportunities for growth
Black, Lebanese, rabbis in green fatigues
Different people, including those of different races and religion, can have similar interests
Microphone masked emcees, Maccabees
Rappers or performers use their craft to mask their true selves, while Maccabees refers to a group known for their military prowess and heroism
Hard head emcees get told and still they freeze
Even those considered tough or stubborn may act fearfully in certain situations
The truth came in flesh but still you don't believe
Even when the truth is presented, people may not want to accept it
The best thing you know is the spots to find weed
The singer implies that people are not using their time wisely or productively
Get the knowledge dungarees, we still struggling
The artist urges listeners to pursue knowledge as a means to overcome struggles
Sons of Man, UK keep it bubbling
Sons of Man are still making music in the UK
We come to clubs, like the ones who bring the trouble in
Even though the singer is not there to cause problems, they are still present in certain environments (such as a club)
What, he sold his soul, life publishing
The singer is likely referencing a deal with the devil, where someone trades their soul for fame or success
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The singer emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The singer emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
I reminisce all my dark days whenever I phase and kept a blaze
The artist recalls their difficult times and how they used smoking as a coping mechanism
Y'all mental slave renegades, wasn't enough to eliminate
The singer implores the listener to avoid submitting to mental slavery
In my lifestyle of hard times and good times
The artist's lifestyle consists of highs and lows
Stood mine with the wines, became nice with the mind
The singer has developed their mental fortitude through personal experiences
Born intelligent, fuck elegant, I represent
The singer rejects superficiality in favor of intelligence
For the ladies and gents, delinquents and presents
The singer addresses all types of people
Everyday hungry, gun play on the sunny
The artist is always in search of something (perhaps success) but is also wary of danger lurking in plain sight
Crews sweeter than honey, stars fuck for all they money
People often act out of greed, like those in the entertainment industry
Stupid dummies, fifteen slugs flood the tummy
The singer criticizes those who act stupidly, who then suffer from the consequences of their actions
Thugs rapped like mummies, sipping Remy's
The singer provides a description of someone indulging in materialistic excess (enveloped in expensive clothes like a mummy)
The clip empty, feeling shifty, swifty
The artist (or someone else) is out of ammunition, and feeling anxious or uncertain as a result
Highly intoxicated, simply infatuated
Someone is heavily under the influence of drugs and infatuated with something (perhaps materialistic) they cannot have
Never thought he could be faded
Someone did not think they could be defeated or harmed
Up in the hospital, critical, eating pickles
The person who felt invincible is now gravely ill and reduced to simple pleasures
With no teeth, back on the streets he got beef for little Keith and Tariff
Even without teeth and in poor physical condition, someone is still involved in conflict
A walking death wish, living selfish, I sort of felt this
The singer describes someone who is reckless and dangerous, with a sense of selfishness
The fifth of September, he felt helpless and breathless
A particular event on September 5th left someone feeling powerless and unable to take action
Today, life, shoot out, a dice game, bank loot out
The singer describes a violent scenario involving gambling and robbery
Jewels out, laying on three hundred dollar sweaters
Luxury items were taken in the aforementioned robbery (sweaters and jewelry)
Tools out, last day schools out, nine birettas and better
Weapons were used in the robbery, and it may have occurred during the last day of school
Carry the eighth or red leather, timberland weather gear
The robbers carry drugs (eighth) or a bag made of red leather, and wear Timberland clothing for the necessary outdoor wear
Hands in the air, this is a stick up, don't play for hiccups
The robbers demand cooperation without hesitation or games
You won't need a body pick-up, money in the laundry bag
If one cooperates (as instructed), they will avoid physical harm with the stolen money in a laundry bag
Hungry comrades get they guns from Arabs
People in need or desperate will get guns from anywhere they can
With the loot that they had, they rob more victims on the av.
The robbers will stop at nothing to exploit others and get more money
Today cash, examples of the program
Examples of how people will do whatever it takes for money
Lord Sun of Man, stop killing your own relatives
The artist implores those in power to stop killing those they should protect or help (i.e. their own people)
Unknown start giving the liquid to the dry bones,
The singer is asking for those who are unaware to help those who are struggling
We all came from the same throne
We all come from the same origins or ancestry
Raise the dead with the brain poem, one is aimed home
Promote growth with poetry and inspire one person at a time
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The singer emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The singer emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The singer emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The artist emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Have to walk on by and keep it moving
The singer emphasizes the need to keep going despite obstacles or negative experiences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MELVERN RIVERS II RUTHERFORD, TIMOTHY A. JAMES, JOANNA SMITH
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