Rock Steady
The U.S. Army Airborne Lyrics


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[Intro: Ol' Dirty Bastard]
Go head..

[Raekwon]
Give me all Gucci colors, my niggaz get real for brothers
We idolize big lines and nines
Jumping out of big joints live, projects
Lot of objects, front if you want, you gon' die
Lex with a sawed off, Killa gonna tax him in the Waldorff
All bloodhounds, pop, show it off
Actin' like that money ain't live
Built it from the getty-up, New York City gonna fry
Aiyo, son, I take mines, rape lines
Yeah, I'm realer than Riker's who orchestrate great crimes
Jump out the Lex', lookin' zesty, real Nestle
What, picture nigga, except bless me
God, I'm high-powered, gun of the hour, crafted Flowers
Give it the blend, double it, and blow like the Towers
All ya'll need to take showers, can't take what's ours, pa..
Been sellin' crack, been sellin' crack
Been sellin' crack, livin' the black
Revealin' how we flip that, strip cats
We write rich raps
Help out the body, me, similar to the Gotti
Story, I'm kinda young, son, a fly forty
The Reverend cold shittin' on shorty, did it to shorty pop
And gave him like ten in his jaw piece
Remember this sayin': "Staten Island Gun Slayers"
It's mayors, all gauges, minimum wage the raises..

[Chorus: Ol' Dirty Bastard (*RZA reverses and flips voice samples*)]
...up the Rock..

[Method Man]
Niggaz be killin' me, actin' like they ain't feelin' me
Knowin' they bustin' them guns with my artillery
Usin' my words as if it's his and hers
That's that shit that make me not want to pass the herb
The fake artist, I'm coming Razor Sharp regardless
I bump lah, sowed of liquor, light and spark
Make it crunk live, the dirty dirty try and serve me
Like black folks in scary movies: you die early
Tony Toca, Meth Tical, vida loca
Esta loca, if she think I eat the chocha
Ma, toss the, smoke ya, win free (Winfrey) like Oprah
And un-hoast that roast, your meat, for the butcher
Licky lost ya, don't even come a step closer
When I approach a track, I slam like my culture

[RZA]
Chill with the feedback, black, we don't need that

[Method Man]
GZA told you it's a "Cold World", where ya heat at?..

[Chorus: Ol' Dirty Bastard (*RZA reverses and flips voice samples*)]
...up the Rock..

[U-God]
Hots on the shit, just so we can lock horns
Throw a package in the streets, get the block warm
Something happens when we meet, hit the block strong
Get it poppin' in your face, taste the popcorn
Now that we back on track, can't lose
My back gets huge, bitches Moulin Rouge
The way I move, the Cadillac, so smooth
Battle rap improve shit, light the fuse
Bruised off the booze liquor, doozy kicker
The dynamite style, shinin' lights still flicker
Wu-Tang stickers is a nuclear reaction
Tony Touch scratch the table, RZA on the back end
Pure, the talent, yes, yours truly
The brand combination of jazz, class and beauty
Here to do my duty, up another notch
The gospel according to rap is mega watts
Agenda never stop, dead center, mega hot
Go mop it up, go cop it when it drops..

[Chorus: Ol' Dirty Bastard (*RZA reverses and flips voice samples*)]
...up the Rock..





[Outro: Ol' Dirty Bastard]
Haha, they coming over here..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the U.S. Army Airborne's song Rock Steady are a mix of swaggering braggadocio and gritty street tales. The opening verses by Raekwon describe the glory of big joints and guns with a nod to the idolization of drug trafficking in urban neighborhoods. Meth man adds on to this with his own sharp wordplay, highlighting the fake artists who pretend to be like him.


The song's chorus is provided by the legendary Ol' Dirty Bastard, who repeats the phrase "up the Rock" throughout the track, complimented by RZA's sick beat and flipped voice samples. U-God jumps in to boast about his Cadillac, his dynamite style, and his talent, adding to the brash and confident atmosphere of the song.


Overall, the lyrics of Rock Steady highlight the pride and intensity of the U.S. Army Airborne, showcasing the bravado and power of their force.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me all Gucci colors, my niggaz get real for brothers
My crew and I will do anything for each other and we love luxury, especially Gucci clothing.


We idolize big lines and nines
We admire and aspire to use powerful weapons like guns and have access to a lot of drugs.


Jumping out of big joints live, projects
We are fearless and will jump into dangerous situations even in the ghetto areas where we grew up.


Lot of objects, front if you want, you gon' die
We have a lot of weapons, so if you try to mess with us, you will be killed.


Lex with a sawed off, Killa gonna tax him in the Waldorff
We have luxury cars like Lexuses and we are so skilled with our weapons, we will even rob affluent people in nice hotels like the Waldorf Astoria.


All bloodhounds, pop, show it off
Our crew is tough, and we proudly display our weapons to intimidate others.


Actin' like that money ain't live
Others may act like they aren't impressed with money, but we know it's important and will risk a lot to get it.


Built it from the getty-up, New York City gonna fry
We built ourselves up from nothing in the tough environment of NYC, and now we are strong enough to face any challenge.


Aiyo, son, I take mines, rape lines
I am always ready to grab what's mine and will even write rhymes that are aggressive and controversial to get attention.


Yeah, I'm realer than Riker's who orchestrate great crimes
I am as tough as the criminals who orchestrate massive crimes in Riker's Island prison.


Jump out the Lex', lookin' zesty, real Nestle
We jump out of our luxury cars looking confident and appealing, like a Nestle chocolate bar.


What, picture nigga, except bless me
We are so imposing and impressive that even photographs of us seem blessed.


God, I'm high-powered, gun of the hour, crafted Flowers
I am powerful and skilled in my use of weapons, like a gun that can make an impact at any time. I am also creative and talented, like a crafted flower.


Give it the blend, double it, and blow like the Towers
I will mix everything together, double the power, and make an impact like the Twin Towers on 9/11.


All ya'll need to take showers, can't take what's ours, pa..
You need to clean up your acts and respect what's ours, because you can't take it from us.


Been sellin' crack, been sellin' crack
We have been selling drugs for a long time and have become very successful at it.


Been sellin' crack, livin' the black
Selling drugs is part of the black experience and culture, and we have embraced it.


Revealin' how we flip that, strip cats
We are showing you how to make money selling drugs, and we will even take advantage of other dealers who are not as smart as us.


We write rich raps
We write rhymes that are full of wealth, power, and success.


Help out the body, me, similar to the Gotti
We are like the famous gangster John Gotti, helping our crews and supporting our bodies.


Story, I'm kinda young, son, a fly forty
I am still young but already have achieved a lot, and I look and act like I'm 40 years old and fly.


The Reverend cold shittin' on shorty, did it to shorty pop
I am a respected member of my crew and have even disrespected and defeated others who have wronged us.


And gave him like ten in his jaw piece
I beat up that person and punched him ten times in his jaw.


Remember this sayin': 'Staten Island Gun Slayers'
Remember our crew name, which represents our penchant for violence and possession of firearms on Staten Island.


It's mayors, all gauges, minimum wage the raises..
We have power and influence like mayors, and we have access to all sorts of weapons like guns. We can control the wages of others and determine their fate.


Niggaz be killin' me, actin' like they ain't feelin' me
I find it funny that people don't act like they appreciate my skills and contributions.


Knowin' they bustin' them guns with my artillery
Those same people are using the same guns and weapons that I have skillfully acquired through my connections.


Usin' my words as if it's his and hers
Others are even stealing my rhymes and claiming them as their own.


That's that shit that make me not want to pass the herb
I get frustrated with that kind of behavior and don't even feel like sharing my weed with them.


The fake artist, I'm coming Razor Sharp regardless
Even though there are fake artists out there copying me, I will always come with my sharp and unique style.


I bump lah, sowed of liquor, light and spark
I smoke weed and drink liquor to get me in the right mood to create.


Make it crunk live, the dirty dirty try and serve me
My music is intense and can get you hyped up, but other people from the dirty south try to take advantage of me.


Like black folks in scary movies: you die early
Just like in scary movies, black people often suffer early fates, and I feel that I am being exploited like that as well.


Tony Toca, Meth Tical, vida loca
I name drop famous DJs like Tony Toca and rappers like Method Man, and I live a crazy and wild life too.


Esta loca, if she think I eat the chocha
This girl is crazy if she thinks I will perform oral sex on her.


Ma, toss the, smoke ya, win free (Winfrey) like Oprah
Girl, toss me that blunt, let's smoke and get high like we are winning a prize on the Oprah Winfrey show.


And un-hoast that roast, your meat, for the butcher
Take off your clothing and reveal your private parts, I am like a butcher who will carve it up and leave nothing behind.


Licky lost ya, don't even come a step closer
If you try to get close to me or my crew, you will be defeated, and it will be like you never even existed with nothing left behind.


When I approach a track, I slam like my culture
When I start rapping, I come in hard and strong, representing the culture and traditions that I grew up with.


Chill with the feedback, black, we don't need that
Stop with the negative feedback, we don't want or need that in our lives right now.


GZA told you it's a 'Cold World', where ya heat at?..
My fellow Wu-Tang Clan member GZA warned you that the world is tough and dangerous, you better be equipped with the right weapons and tools.


Hots on the shit, just so we can lock horns
We are eager to get into the action and conflicts with others, and will face them with strength like two horned animals.


Throw a package in the streets, get the block warm
We will start a business selling drugs, and it will heat up the whole neighborhood with activity and money.


Something happens when we meet, hit the block strong
We have a powerful energy when we all come together, and we hit the streets with that collective force.


Get it poppin' in your face, taste the popcorn
We will make things happen right in front of you, and you will feel like you are watching a movie and tasting popcorn.


Now that we back on track, can't lose
We are getting back on course and we are stronger than ever, we won't lose.


My back gets huge, bitches Moulin Rouge
I am getting richer and more successful, and women are drawn to me like the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris.


The way I move, the Cadillac, so smooth
I move in a graceful and effortless way, like a luxury Cadillac car.


Battle rap improve shit, light the fuse
I am getting better at battling and rapping, and I am ready to light things up and explode in my career.


Bruised off the booze liquor, doozy kicker
I am battered and damaged from drinking too much alcohol, but I still pack a punch and have a lot of energy.


The dynamite style, shinin' lights still flicker
I have a powerful and explosive style, like a stick of dynamite, and it shines and continues to impress others.


Wu-Tang stickers is a nuclear reaction
Just seeing our Wu-Tang Clan stickers is like a nuclear reaction, it's powerful and leaves a lasting impact on people.


Tony Touch scratch the table, RZA on the back end
Famous DJs like Tony Touch help us create amazing music, and legendary producers like RZA help us perfect and refine it.


Pure, the talent, yes, yours truly
I am supremely talented and gifted, and people recognize that it is truly me who possesses that natural ability.


The brand combination of jazz, class and beauty
We have blended the styles of jazz music with class and beauty, creating a unique and powerful brand.


Here to do my duty, up another notch
I am here to do my work and contribute, and I am pushing myself to improve even further.


The gospel according to rap is mega watts
What I am saying through my rap music is powerful and resonant, like a mega watt of electrical energy.


Agenda never stop, dead center, mega hot
I am always working toward my goals and my momentum never slows, I am a powerhouse.


Go mop it up, go cop it when it drops..
When my music comes out, people will be eagerly flocking to it and buying it up, so get ready to clean up and take advantage of it.


Haha, they coming over here..
I am laughing because others are starting to recognize and appreciate our strength and success, and they are starting to join us.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE HENRY REID, CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY TODD WOODS, JOSEPH HERNANDEZ, LAMONT JODY HAWKINS

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@Shadow-zr6mf

One, Two, Three, Four hey!
One, Two, Three, Four hey!
Here we go!
Here we go!
On the move!
In the groove!
In the groove!
Here we go!
All the way!
Every day!
Huuuh... Ha Ha!
Huuuh... Ha Ha!
Rock me, rock me, rock, rock steady!
Roll me, roll me, roll me ready!
We're gonna rock (rock)
All night long, we're gonna roll (roll)
Till the break of dawn, we're gonna swing it (swing it)
Till we wanna go home, we're gonna shake it (shake it)
Till the twilight zone, we're gonna rock (rock)
Roll
Get
Stay
Ready!
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We are ready!
I said we are ready, ready, ready!
Shake, rattle and roll everybody!
Shake, rattle and roll everybody!
Huuuh... Ha Ha!
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Here we go!
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Left right lay-o!
Left right lay-o!
Your DI says lay-o!
At a double time!
Say left right lay-o!
Whole lotta lay-o!
Your DI says lay-o!
At a double time



@realemiele.franco736

Rock me rock me rock... rock steady
Roll me roll me roll... me easy
Rock me rock me rock... rock steady
Always on the go... and ready
Rock... steady
Roll... easy
Rock... steady
Roll... ready
I secretly miss them days...



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@rappjunk2537

All the dislikes are from those who fall out of formation

@youdontknowmeanymore-oj1rt

HOOAH say it again brother

@KillerZayk

their little heart just couldn't take it

@mattj.7756

Tiny Heart Syndrome leads to Quitter’s Disease.

Quitter’s Disease leads to a fallout being called a WEAK BODY!

@nathanbritenfeld2311

you know it's bad whenever they fall out before the first quarter mile🤡

@MigHeru333

HOOAH!!!!

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@tmwk__

Running sucks. But running in unison while singing a cadence does the job. Takes your mind off of it. Honestly, for me. It was the most relaxing part of boot camp. For me at least.

@ryandunham9312

You can forget where you are for a bit completely agree

@Music-lx1tf

I was thinking the same thing. Ft Campbell KY 1968.

@jjvel1194

Ain’t nothin like runnin in the rain and feeling MOTIVATED.

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