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)
Saviorz Day
Sunz of Man Lyrics
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(It's beautiful God, love it as peace
Let's just get out together, man
In this hard world, I'm just tellin' you
You gotta fight, man) Got this way?
(Yeah blood) You gotta move in peace
(Just peace, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout
It's real, the stress) Peace (Uh-huh)
[Ghostface Killah]
More prettier than jewelry, more breathtakin' than a Farrakhan speech
With a million people waitin'
I've been saved, fuck my caves, those is just gifts
Just imagine if we all wit one page
Think alike, A, be alike, see alike
The proper knowledge is needed
Wit' Satan off my back, I'm at peace at night
No more cops, no more Rodney King's
No more peekin' out the curtain wit' the rifle by any means
AIDS don't exist, plus my sex life's terrific
I get a kick out of life, I bet my bitch on it
20/20s not enough coverage
Nightline, big Barbara Walters'
Specials now appear with more brothers
See Starks marchin' up to the promised land
Sunz of Man slid through, made the world understand
(Promised that's just the way it goes)
[Hook: Madam D]
I just can't go on
Feelin' the way I feel
I just can't go on
Fellin' the way I see, ooh
[Prodigal Sunzini]
Oh what a beautiful vision it would be to see
Every man, woman and child flow in harmony
But it's so hard in these gritty streets of New Yiggy
And every state infested with cobras, mocassins and rattle snakes
We hate, battle jakes, escape the thirst before the love of freedom
We travel many beaches and leeches
Black drums, kingdom comes slum better first day won
No limitations, no hesitations, we stay sun
Even though I went through hell strivin' to come out right
Carryin' heat, survival in these concrete streets
From the '70s era chrome beretta, story of the hood
Terror always stood these streets better
True princess, sun I'm tryin' to live my life more better
Soundin' like the strongest of weathers
Smooth as feathers, the grand loyal
All from the blood of royal
A hard head makes a soft ass
And never spoilt, feel me? word up
[Hook]
[Hell Razah]
We spend our lives in the ghetto
Enslaved by the plague of the devil
In the graves, we all settle when we raised by the metal
Crack vials made us act wild
Gangsters look where we at now
Behind prison gates or buried in grounds
Role models of a child mis-educated, wanna be down
They gave up fake smiles, along with the pounds
How much time does a man need to notice you bleed?
And that the God you don't believe is the reason you breathe?
Blessed be the poor, playin' their numbers inside the liquor store
Next door apartment to me, is only coke wars
Caught four before Allah, we broke all the laws
I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, when ever we caught
Jum broads became strippers when they used to be Queens
A lot of us became sleepwalkers followin' dreams
Solomon Kings, that's why we like diamonds and rings
Pussy and CREAM, with vanity is what it could bring
[Hook x3]
[Outro: 60 Second Assassin]
I see your life without the right
It wouldn't be nothin' without the S.O.M.
It wouldn't be nothin' without the S.O.M.
The song "Saviorz Day" by Sunz of Man is a reflection of their struggles living in the ghetto and their desire for a better life. The opening lines by Ghostface Killah set the tone for the song, emphasizing the importance of finding peace in a world filled with strife. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, but also highlight the group's determination to persevere. "More prettier than jewelry, more breathtakin' than a Farrakhan speech, With a million people waitin', I've been saved, fuck my caves, those is just gifts" illustrates that even though we can accumulate material possessions, what really matters in life is having a community to rely on and a sense of self-worth.
Prodigal Sunzini's verse touches on the difficulties of living in the gritty streets of New York and battling both inner and outer demons. He speaks about how they have to escape the thirst for power and freedom in order to move forward. Hell Razah's verse highlights how the ghetto has changed over the years with a lack of role models and a mis-education of children, leading to drugs, violence, and incarceration. The chorus, sung by Madam D, further emphasizes the overall message of the song with a sense of despair and hopelessness. The outro, by 60 Second Assassin, emphasizes the importance of Sunz of Man's role in creating a sense of community and empowerment in the ghetto.
Line by Line Meaning
(It's beautiful God, love it as peace
Introducing the theme of peace, love, and God's beauty.
Let's just get out together, man
Encouraging unity and collaboration to escape the hardships of life.
In this hard world, I'm just tellin' you
Acknowledging the difficulties of life.
You gotta fight, man) Got this way?
Asking if the person has had to struggle in life.
(Yeah blood) You gotta move in peace
Affirming the importance of peace in the face of adversity.
(Just peace, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout
Reiterating the importance of peace.
It's real, the stress) Peace (Uh-huh)
Stating that peace is a real and crucial need, cutting through stress.
More prettier than jewelry, more breathtakin' than a Farrakhan speech
Peace is more valuable and inspiring than material possessions or words from leaders.
With a million people waitin'
Many people are seeking peace.
I've been saved, fuck my caves, those is just gifts
Acknowledging salvation from difficulties and material possessions are temporary.
Just imagine if we all wit one page
The benefits of unified thinking and purpose.
Think alike, A, be alike, see alike
The unity in thought and vision.
The proper knowledge is needed
Acknowledging the importance of knowledge.
Wit' Satan off my back, I'm at peace at night
Being free from evil influences brings peace of mind.
No more cops, no more Rodney King's
The desire for a world without police brutality and racial tensions.
No more peekin' out the curtain wit' the rifle by any means
The hope for a life without the need for weapons and constant protection.
AIDS don't exist, plus my sex life's terrific
Describing a perfect world without an AIDS epidemic and being satisfied in romance.
I get a kick out of life, I bet my bitch on it
Describing being excited and enthusiastic about life.
20/20s not enough coverage
Acknowledging that even perfect vision is not enough to see and understand everything.
Nightline, big Barbara Walters'
Referencing a popular news program and host from that time period.
Specials now appear with more brothers
There are now more opportunities for diverse voices to speak.
See Starks marchin' up to the promised land
Referencing a member's Wu-Tang Clan nickname, describing a journey toward a better future.
Sunz of Man slid through, made the world understand
The band feels they have contributed to the understanding of their message and purpose.
(Promised that's just the way it goes)
Closing out the song with the thought that their journey continues.
I just can't go on
Expressing frustration with the struggles of life.
Feelin' the way I feel
Describing negative emotions.
Fellin' the way I see, ooh
The harsh reality of the world around them.
Oh what a beautiful vision it would be to see
Imagining a perfect world again.
Every man, woman and child flow in harmony
Imagining a harmonious society.
But it's so hard in these gritty streets of New Yiggy
Admitting the difficulties of achieving this vision in their circumstances.
And every state infested with cobras, mocassins and rattle snakes
Describing the danger and corrupt influences in modern society.
We hate, battle jakes, escape the thirst before the love of freedom
The struggle against law enforcement and oppressive influences.
We travel many beaches and leeches
Overcoming obstacles and negative influences.
Black drums, kingdom comes slum better first day won
Creating a better society for the impoverished.
No limitations, no hesitations, we stay sun
Overcoming all limitations and staying true to themselves.
Even though I went through hell strivin' to come out right
Describing the hardships faced to get to where they are.
Carryin' heat, survival in these concrete streets
The need for self-defense in harsh urban environments.
From the '70s era chrome beretta, story of the hood
Referencing a classic weapon and symbol of the streets.
Terror always stood these streets better
The constant threat of violence and danger.
True princess, sun I'm tryin' to live my life more better
Self-improvement and working towards a better life for themselves.
Soundin' like the strongest of weathers
Referencing their resilience and strength.
Smooth as feathers, the grand loyal
Strong and loyal, with a smooth and confident demeanor.
All from the blood of royal
Affirming their status and heritage.
A hard head makes a soft ass
Admitting the importance of flexibility and being able to learn from experience.
And never spoilt, feel me? word up
Not becoming spoiled, arrogant or complacent, working to continuously improve.
We spend our lives in the ghetto
Acknowledging the difficulties of living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Enslaved by the plague of the devil
The corrupting and oppressive influences of modern society.
In the graves, we all settle when we raised by the metal
The constant presence of violence and weaponry leading to early death.
Crack vials made us act wild
The destructive influence of drugs on individuals and communities.
Gangsters look where we at now
Reflecting on the negative outcomes of gang culture.
Behind prison gates or buried in grounds
The consequences of criminal behavior leading to incarceration or death.
Role models of a child mis-educated, wanna be down
The negative impact of a lack of positive role models and education leading to misguided behavior.
They gave up fake smiles, along with the pounds
Losing the ability to be happy and healthy due to their circumstances.
How much time does a man need to notice you bleed?
Questioning the disregard society has for the pain and suffering of others.
And that the God you don't believe is the reason you breathe?
Arguing that even those who do not believe in God are sustained by a higher power.
Blessed be the poor, playin' their numbers inside the liquor store
Finding hope in small victories and using what little resources they have to survive.
Next door apartment to me, is only coke wars
The negative impact of drug abuse and addiction on individuals and communities.
Caught four before Allah, we broke all the laws
Admitting past misdeeds and the consequences resulting from them.
I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, when ever we caught
Despite the consequences, they remain honest and truthful.
Jum broads became strippers when they used to be Queens
Reflecting on the degradation and objectification of women.
A lot of us became sleepwalkers followin' dreams
Losing their sense of reality and becoming delusional with their goals and aspirations.
Solomon Kings, that's why we like diamonds and rings
Referencing wealthy and powerful historical leaders and the desire for wealth and power in modern society.
Pussy and CREAM, with vanity is what it could bring
The shallow pleasures and vices that may come with wealth and power.
I see your life without the right
Acknowledging the struggles and challenges faced by others.
It wouldn't be nothin' without the S.O.M.
Stating the importance of Sunz of Man and their message.
It wouldn't be nothin' without the S.O.M.
Repeating the importance of the group and their impact.
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Donald Archuleta
2019!!! Still jammin to the mind, teach the truth, feelin it here ... 1♡
Rough Draft
This was amazing bro. Written well, beautiful message, and the video was directed nicely. Good job, keep it up. I'll keep my eyes open for y'all
kill-A-gram
never gets old
jonny ave
What a bassline man!
AbbottSupreme
Word Peace to the gods and earths. Dope up fam, I've been lookin' for a better quality copy of this vid for a min now, this exceeds expectation D! much respect Bless One!
St.I ll dope as usual
Man you're still one of the most valuable uploaders on YT ever. Maaaaad love homie, if you even still here...
Such a real and fucking beautiful track... Not many understand...
O0o MoFuzzR
St.I ll dope as usual yessir
Goldgiver Beatz
The god you don’t believe , is the reason you breath 😱😱🎯🎯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Miss D
STILL GREAT
Mikro
AWESOME!!!