It Ain't Nothin
The Herbaliser Lyrics


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Yo, yeah
Don't erase none of that good shit in the beginnin'
Yo, spill drinks on ya, get stank on ya
Yo, yo, pinky ring shit, yo
That pinky ring shit yo

It's that pinky ring shit, the legend of masked kid
Shoot out the speakers when my guns get Jurassic
Superbad, who am I? Dolemite classic
The vandal's back, hands on Angela Bassett
I handle my plastic, gun play I mastered
No coke, dope mixed down with acid on record
Broken down and crafted in seconds
Lady's choice, the golden voice still peppered
Better, respect it, bitch believe
I pull rabbits out the hat, tricks up my sleeves
I air out the showroom, the shit can breathe
Fix your weave, behold my expertise

I got my uzi back, you dudes is wack, face it the Wu is back
I got my uzi back, you dudes is wack, face it the Wu is back

Take it back to the ? leanin' gettin' rec room punch
We in them authentic alley switchin' joints
Major general niggas, five stars
Both arms rock when coke dropped we read a hundred niggas palms
Silencers, garbage bags of hash
For every cop we paid retired now the nigga on smash
Gash you out your burner fast
You swing down hatin' me now respect get your fingers off the glass

I got my uzi back, you dudes is wack, face it the Wu is back
I got my uzi back, you dudes is wack, face it the Wu is back

Yo what the fuck yo?! Yo what the fuck y'all comin' for?
Get the fuck away from my door!
We got big guns in here, coke over there
With blue bag and E pills stashed under the chair
And there's Boss Hog black and white pit with the pink lips
Stan thought he was soft 'til he bit his fingers
The shit had me dyin' yo, big fat nigga bleedin'
Big cat nigga all season
On the beach truck, stuck with Hawaiian ice
Diamond twice the whole city thought I bought Fubu
Blew you, authentic doodoo, picture the fog iced out
Eighteen karat rap between noodles

I got my uzi back, you dudes is wack, face it the Wu is back
I got my uzi back, you dudes is wack, face it the Wu is back

Up at Killa Bee headquarters, full rips is poured up
I saw ? sippin' Henny from a iced out cup
Yo with the blunt, two-way vibratin' off the hip
I sit took, three drags off the honey-dip
Now what you talkin' you see my gold fronts sparkin'
Ain't tryin' to hear what you dogs be barkin'
Read the headline, that was blast on today's Post
Dead King, thought he could ace Ghost
Queen, couldn't even jack Monk
Probably find him in Doc Doom's back trunk
Bdoodoodoo! I'm up at the Wu library
Readin' Malcolm's, "Any Means Necessary"

John John, Bacardi straight up hold the ice
So nice like New York they had to name him twice
Name your price, I black out then change the lights
Give you the same advice that I gave my wife
Don't fuck with mine, Clan give you lumps in nine
Let the smoke cloud clear so the sun can shine
Culture shock, for some of us that's all we got
Whether you ball or not, you can all be shot

New York, New York, legendary rhyme boss
Code name Charley Horse, bust with blind force
I smash set it and wreck for cash credit or check
You crabs test, can't measure the threat
I dance on a nigga like my name's Zab Judah
Rap barracuda, three X-L kahuna
Sure to get it perkin' and cause a disturbance
I'm thirstin', feel what I feel then we can merge then
Creep it through the states in V8's and 12's
My weight's hell, fuck with me then brace yourself
The Noble, Sir I mass mogul
Known to blast vocals, and move global on you locals

This is grown man talkin', coward I split your head
I'm from the East where the streets run red from the bloodshed
Hit Chef for the rice and peas
Nuff respect Father E tumbled at ease
My brothers can't wait to squeeze the automatic
They need wreck like a drug dealer need a addict
Floatin' on the 95, sting like a killer bee
Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see

From dark matter to the big crunch
The vocals came in a bunch without one punch
Rare glimpse from the, strictly advanced, proved unstoppable
Reputation enhanced, since the cause was probable
So you compare contrast but don't blast
Through extreme depths, with the pen I hold fast
Watch the block thirst for one became all
Shot 'em with the long forgotten rainfall
Delivered in a vivid fashion with simplicity
The blind couldn't verify the authenticity
The rhyme came from the pressure of heat
Then it was laid out, on the ground to pave streets





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Herbaliser's song "It Ain't Nothin" features lyrics that convey messages of power, confidence, and pride in one's accomplishments. The first lines of the song emphasize the importance of the beginning, suggesting that the artist does not want to erase or ignore his past experiences. The phrase "pinky ring shit" serves as a symbol of the artist's success and prestige. The rest of the lyrics describe the artist's power, skill, and expertise in handling his weapons and navigating through the world of drugs and crime.


The artist sings about his ability to handle plastic guns and his mastery of gunplay. He also boasts about his expertise in fixing things, including weaves. The artist also references his association with the Wu-Tang Clan, indicating his pride in his affiliation with the most significant rap group of his time. The song's chorus repeatedly asserts the idea that the Wu-Tang Clan is back, and the artist has regained his uzi, symbolizing the return of their power and influence.


Overall, "It Ain't Nothin" is a song about the artist's pride in his accomplishments and his association with the Wu-Tang Clan. The lyrics convey feelings of power, confidence, and expertise in handling various situations.


Line by Line Meaning

It's that pinky ring shit, the legend of masked kid
This song embodies the essence of success and fame, like the legendary masked superhero.


Shoot out the speakers when my guns get Jurassic
My music is so powerful that it can cause a speaker to explode, just like a dinosaur.


Superbad, who am I? Dolemite classic
I am incredibly cool and iconic, just like the classic blaxploitation film character Dolemite.


The vandal's back, hands on Angela Bassett
I am back and causing havoc, just like Angela Bassett's strong and powerful characters.


I handle my plastic, gun play I mastered
I am skilled and experienced in using guns, I have mastered the art of gunplay.


No coke, dope mixed down with acid on record
I don't need drugs to create amazing music, I mix my skills and creativity like a psychedelic experience.


Broken down and crafted in seconds
I can quickly break down and analyze any situation, and create a masterpiece in seconds.


Lady's choice, the golden voice still peppered
I am the choice of every lady, my voice is golden and still packs a punch.


Better, respect it, bitch believe
You better respect and believe in my talent, or else!


I pull rabbits out the hat, tricks up my sleeves
I can always surprise and impress people with my skills and creativity.


I air out the showroom, the shit can breathe
I bring life and energy to any performance or situation.


Fix your weave, behold my expertise
Fix your messy hair, and witness my incredible skills and expertise.


Take it back to the ? leanin' gettin' rec room punch
Let's go back to the old days of partying and having fun, drinking and dancing in the rec room.


We in them authentic alley switchin' joints
We're in the real streets, switching locations and avoiding trouble.


Major general niggas, five stars
We are high-ranking and respected figures, like military generals with five stars.


Both arms rock when coke dropped we read a hundred niggas palms
We have so much influence and power that even when we drop a small amount of cocaine, we can read the fortunes of a hundred people.


Silencers, garbage bags of hash
We operate silently and effectively, hiding our activities with silencers and carrying large amounts of marijuana in garbage bags.


For every cop we paid retired now the nigga on smash
We paid off the police officers who were causing us trouble, and now they have retired and we are unstoppable.


Gash you out your burner fast
We will quickly disarm you and take away your weapon.


You swing down hatin' me now respect get your fingers off the glass
Stop hating on me and showing disrespect, remove your fingers from the glass you're touching.


Yo what the fuck yo?! Yo what the fuck y'all comin' for?
What is the purpose of your unwelcome presence and actions?


Get the fuck away from my door!
Leave and stay away from my property and personal space.


We got big guns in here, coke over there
We have powerful firearms in this area, and cocaine is also available nearby.


With blue bag and E pills stashed under the chair
We have a blue bag filled with ecstasy pills hidden under the chair.


And there's Boss Hog black and white pit with the pink lips
There is a black and white pitbull with distinctive pink lips, symbolizing both danger and beauty.


Stan thought he was soft 'til he bit his fingers
Stan underestimated my toughness and strength, until he experienced the pain of my bite.


The shit had me dyin' yo, big fat nigga bleedin'
I found it hilarious, watching a big fat guy bleeding and in pain.


Big cat nigga all season
I am always dominant and in control, just like a big cat, regardless of the season.


On the beach truck, stuck with Hawaiian ice
Driving along the beach, enjoying the cool Hawaiian shaved ice.


Diamond twice the whole city thought I bought Fubu
I'm so wealthy and extravagant that people thought I bought the entire clothing brand Fubu in diamonds.


Blew you, authentic doodoo, picture the fog iced out
I blew you away with my genuine greatness, imagine the clarity and beauty of fog covered in ice.


Eighteen karat rap between noodles
My rap is pure and valuable, like 18 karat gold, sandwiched between layers of noodles.


Up at Killa Bee headquarters, full rips is poured up
At the headquarters of the Killa Bee crew, we pour full cups of liquor to celebrate.


I saw ? sippin' Henny from a iced out cup
I saw an unknown person sipping Hennessy from a cup covered in diamonds, displaying wealth and luxury.


Yo with the blunt, two-way vibratin' off the hip
I have a blunt in my hand, and my two-way pager is vibrating on my hip.


I sit took, three drags off the honey-dip
I sat down and took three drags off the attractive woman smoking a joint.


Now what you talkin' you see my gold fronts sparkin'
Whatever you were saying earlier, now you can see my gold teeth shining and sparkly.


Ain't tryin' to hear what you dogs be barkin'
I have no interest in listening to the nonsense and complaints of others.


Read the headline, that was blast on today's Post
Read the headline news, which was a big explosion and made it to today's newspaper.


Dead King, thought he could ace Ghost
A rival gang member, who thought he could defeat me, ended up dead.


Queen, couldn't even jack Monk
Even a powerful woman couldn't take control or outsmart me.


Probably find him in Doc Doom's back trunk
We would most likely discover him locked up in the trunk of my associate Doc Doom's car.


Bdoodoodoo! I'm up at the Wu library
I am making a sound effect (representing a gunshot), and I am currently at the Wu-Tang Clan's private library.


Readin' Malcolm's, "Any Means Necessary"
I am reading the book 'Any Means Necessary' written by Malcolm X, absorbing knowledge and inspiration.


John John, Bacardi straight up hold the ice
My name is John John, and I prefer my Bacardi drink to be served without any ice.


So nice like New York they had to name him twice
I am so impressive and legendary, just like New York City, which has the nickname 'The Big Apple.'


Name your price, I black out then change the lights
You can determine the value of my services, and once I start performing, I will completely mesmerize you.


Give you the same advice that I gave my wife
I will give you the same words of wisdom that I have shared with my wife.


Don't fuck with mine, Clan give you lumps in nine
Don't mess with anyone I care about, because the Wu-Tang Clan will retaliate and cause you harm.


Let the smoke cloud clear so the sun can shine
Let the tension and conflict settle, so that positivity and success can prevail.


Culture shock, for some of us that's all we got
Experiencing a different culture can be a transformative and eye-opening experience, and for some of us, it's all we have.


Whether you ball or not, you can all be shot
Regardless of your success or status, everyone is vulnerable and can face danger or violence.


New York, New York, legendary rhyme boss
I am a legendary and highly respected rap artist from New York City.


Code name Charley Horse, bust with blind force
My secret alias is Charley Horse, and I bring destruction and power with unstoppable force.


I smash set it and wreck for cash credit or check
I dominate and destroy any performance or competition, whether it's for money, recognition, or any form of payment.


You crabs test, can't measure the threat
If you're foolish enough to challenge me, you won't be able to comprehend the level of danger and harm I bring.


I dance on a nigga like my name's Zab Judah
I move swiftly and gracefully, dominating and overpowering others, just like the professional boxer Zab Judah.


Rap barracuda, three X-L kahuna
I am a rap predator, a force to be reckoned with, and my presence is larger than life.


Sure to get it perkin' and cause a disturbance
I am guaranteed to excite and stir things up, causing a scene and attracting attention.


I'm thirstin', feel what I feel then we can merge then
I am eager and hungry for success and recognition, if you can understand and relate to that, then we can join forces and collaborate.


Creep it through the states in V8's and 12's
I travel discreetly and smoothly through different states, driving powerful cars with V8 and 12-cylinder engines.


My weight's hell, fuck with me then brace yourself
My presence and influence are heavy and powerful, so if you mess with me, be prepared for the consequences.


The Noble, Sir I mass mogul
I am a respected and honorable figure, like a nobleman, and I have achieved great success and wealth.


Known to blast vocals, and move global on you locals
I am renowned for my explosive and impactful rap performances, and I have achieved international success, surpassing local recognition.


This is grown man talkin', coward I split your head
I am speaking with maturity and authority, and if you're a coward, I will strike you with a powerful blow.


I'm from the East where the streets run red from the bloodshed
I come from the Eastern part of the city, where there is a lot of violence and bloodshed on the streets.


Hit Chef for the rice and peas
I visit Chef (a fellow member of the Wu-Tang Clan) to enjoy his delicious Jamaican dish of rice and peas.


Nuff respect Father E tumbled at ease
I show great respect to my fellow member Father Eazy, who effortlessly maintains a calm and relaxed demeanor.


My brothers can't wait to squeeze the automatic
My fellow gang members are eager to use their automatic weapons to shoot and cause harm.


They need wreck like a drug dealer need a addict
They crave chaos and violence, just like a drug dealer depends on addicts for their business.


Floatin' on the 95, sting like a killer bee
Driving smoothly on the highway, having a powerful presence and the ability to strike like a deadly bee.


Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see
You can't physically harm me if you can't even see or perceive my movements.


From dark matter to the big crunch
From mysterious and unknown forces in the universe to the inevitable collapse, I explore a wide range of subjects.


The vocals came in a bunch without one punch
My words and lyrics flow effortlessly and powerfully, without even needing a heavy punch to make an impact.


Rare glimpse from the, strictly advanced, proved unstoppable
You are getting a special and rare look into my highly skilled and advanced abilities, which have proven to be unstoppable.


Reputation enhanced, since the cause was probable
My reputation and image have improved, because my actions and motives were reasonable and believable.


So you compare contrast but don't blast
You can analyze and differentiate between different things, but don't attack or criticize without proper understanding.


Through extreme depths, with the pen I hold fast
I can navigate through the deepest and darkest emotions and experiences, using my writing and creativity as a powerful tool.


Watch the block thirst for one became all
Witness how the entire neighborhood becomes excited and eager for my presence and success.


Shot 'em with the long forgotten rainfall
I metaphorically rained down on them with a shower of forgotten and nostalgic memories.


Delivered in a vivid fashion with simplicity
I present my thoughts and experiences in a clear and straightforward manner, yet with great depth and impact.


The blind couldn't verify the authenticity
Even those who are blind or unaware can still sense the genuine and real nature of my artistry.


The rhyme came from the pressure of heat
The intensity and pressure I face in life fuel the creation and flow of my rhymes.


Then it was laid out, on the ground to pave streets
Once my rhymes were created, they were shared and spread throughout the streets, paving the way for others.




Lyrics © LITTLE BROTHER MUSIC INC., UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLARENCE REID, CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, DENNIS DAVID COLES, ELGIN EVANDER TURNER, GARY E. GRICE, JASON HUNTER, LAMONT HAWKINS, ROBERT F. DIGGS, RUSSELL T. JONES

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