U-God was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. However he moved to Staten Island, New York as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for clan affiliate Cappadonna, as well as being well known friends with future members Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends with RZA and Ghostface Killah, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the kung-fu movie The Kid with The Golden Arms. Later on narcotics possession prevented him from featuring heavily on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck" in 1992 as well as the famous opening verse of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'". Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as "Winter Warz", "Knuckleheadz", "Investigative Reports", and "Black Jesus". He was featured heavily on the group's second album Wu-Tang Forever on which he was one of only four of the group to get a solo track - "Black Shampoo" (While the others being Inspectah Deck with "The City", Ol' Dirty Bastard with "Dog Shit" and RZA with "Sunshower"; clan affiliate and singer Tekitha sang 'Second Coming' solo). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track "A Better Tomorrow". He appeared with all the clan members during the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, as well as on tour for the release of Wu Tang Clan's latest album, 8 Diagrams. U-God released his third studio album Dopium in 2009 and touring around the globe in support of 8 Diagrams. He released his fourth studio album Keynote Speaker in 2013.
Name: U-God
Real Name: Lamont Hawkins
Web: www.myspace.com/ugod
Dedication
U-God Lyrics
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Every word you spoke seemed to draw my eyes towards ya face
Face so beautiful with unique facial expressions and eyes so bright that all I cud do was smile
Once they focused on me
I made it my business to get to know this earth fallen angel
And After convincing myself that I was capable of talk'n you
Without even being a nervous wreck
I finally got your number
We'd txt 24/7 but didn't really talk on the phone
I say its probably because we both had butterflies, you may say something else
I remember that first text, "lol Shut Up" words
That i'd always love to see with your name above it when you'd text me
And I'd almost always respond with "No! Make Me"
And you'd go on and on about how I shouldn't forget that I said that
And Then one day, trash talk'n face to face became our "shut up" moment
A moment so perfect... perfect and breath taking
The lyrics of U-God's song "Dedication" tell the story of two people meeting and forming a connection. The singer highlights the initial attraction and fascination with the other person's physical appearance, describing them as a "beautiful" and "earth fallen angel." The singer is drawn to this person and makes the effort to get to know them, eventually exchanging numbers.
The song emphasizes the initial nervousness and excitement that comes with getting to know someone new. The singer mentions that they mainly communicated through text messages, possibly because both parties were hesitant or nervous. The lyrics touch upon the fondness for certain texts received, particularly one where the other person responds with "lol Shut Up," which brings a smile to the singer's face. The playful banter between them is evident as the singer often responds with "No! Make Me."
The lyrics also hint at a significant turning point in their relationship when they have a face-to-face confrontation that becomes a defining moment for them. This moment is described as "perfect and breath-taking," perhaps signifying that it solidified their connection and brought them closer together.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dedication" convey the excitement, anticipation, and developing feelings between two individuals as they explore their connection and grow closer.
Line by Line Meaning
The first day of our interactions was a day of introduction
Our first encounter was a simple introduction
Every word you spoke seemed to draw my eyes towards ya face
Your words captivated me and held my attention on your beautiful face
Face so beautiful with unique facial expressions and eyes so bright that all I cud do was smile
Your radiant and expressive face brought nothing but joy to me
Once they focused on me
When your eyes directly looked at me
I made it my business to get to know this earth fallen angel
I became determined to understand and connect with this extraordinary person
And After convincing myself that I was capable of talk'n you
Once I gained the confidence to engage in conversation with you
Without even being a nervous wreck
Without feeling anxious or overwhelmed
I finally got your number
I obtained your contact information
And Then Faster than I thought, I got to know you and really started to like you.
Surprisingly quickly, we built a connection and my feelings for you grew strong
We'd txt 24/7 but didn't really talk on the phone
We constantly exchanged text messages, but rarely had phone conversations
I say its probably because we both had butterflies, you may say something else
I believe it was due to both of us feeling nervous excitement, but you might have a different perspective
I remember that first text, 'lol Shut Up' words
I have a vivid memory of the first text you sent me, where you playfully said 'lol Shut Up'
That i'd always love to see with your name above it when you'd text me
Receiving that message with your name attached always brought me joy
And I'd almost always respond with 'No! Make Me'
In most cases, I would playfully challenge your request with a response of 'No! Make Me'
And you'd go on and on about how I shouldn't forget that I said that
You would often tease me about never forgetting that I made such a statement
And Then one day, trash talk'n face to face became our 'shut up' moment
Then, on a particular day, engaging in playful banter in person became a significant moment for us
A moment so perfect... perfect and breath taking
It was an incredibly perfect and breathtaking moment
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kareem Belgrave-Perpignac
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