Stay in Your Lane
U-God Lyrics

Yeah
Starting the song with an attitude of frustration and annoyance.

Tired of all this shit god
Feeling exhausted by the constant disrespect and lack of originality in the rap industry.

Channel you want to come out?
Encouraging his inner voice to come out and speak up against the monotony.

Niggas betta respect this shit
Demanding respect from other rappers for his craft.

I see, I see the same ol' rap cats getting real lame
Noticing the lack of creativity and evolution in the art of rap.

Same ol' funny cats
Referring to the rappers who rely on humor to sell their music.

Radio Cats
Referring to the mainstream rappers who only create music for commercial success.

Dummy Squads
Calling out the fake squads who pretend to be tough and gangster.

Get one gold record step in the party hard
Commenting on the arrogance of some artists who get one hit and act like they are invincible.

Like Tyson with ten bodyguards
Comparing the over-protected artists to Mike Tyson and his entourage.

Quiet stormin, we still countin enormous odds
Despite the challenges and obstacles, the artist is still trying to make a name for himself in the rap industry.

One enters this shit, in a sense represent
Referring to himself as the representation of the rap culture.

Just the sun drenched the gods up
Bragging about the power and influence of rap music.

Kept his law start date March 5th nineteen ninety-nine
Referring to the Wu-Tang Clan as a group with a set of values and principles that they follow.

Mighty Healthy, wealthy for fine
Proud of his own status as a successful and healthy rapper.

Braveheart, veins, respect mines
Asserting his own courage and demanding respect for his life.

Before the war happened we connect to your glass spines
Preparing to attack the weaker rappers before any actual beef starts.

And as we bash heads, clash nines, who said you could use my lines?
Promising to come violently against anyone who copies or imitates his music.

Who said you could rock my Wu sings?
Questioning the people who try to use the Wu-Tang Clan's signature style and music.

The golden eye chastisement
Referring to his ability to spot and punish the disloyal people who try to copy Wu-Tang's music.

Supreme team shit
Claiming to be the best of the best with his team.

Spy versus spy shit
Metaphor to explain the competition between the rappers.

Small crimes committed
Calling out the fake rappers who commit petty crimes to look tough.

Tryin it wit my shines on
Challenging the rival rappers while being confident in his ability.

Give me mine
Demanding justice for his own hard work and talent.

Supposed to be comin wit proper flows son
Expecting the other rappers to bring originality and creativity in their music.

Over the hill, headed with thrill on elephants
Metaphor to express his confidence and ability to handle any challenge.

Till the buffalo guns
End of the metaphor, referring to his determination to make it in the industry.

The greatest of all times
Claiming to be one of the greatest rappers of all times.

This time, I'm not go'n say no names
Not naming any specific rappers who he believes are unworthy of respect.

If you not one of the same I suggest you
Warning the other rappers to stay in their lane and respect his status.

Stay in your lane
Refraining from attempting to copy his style and music.

Stay off my stage, stay in your lane
Demanding that the other rappers do not try to challenge him on stage.

If you ain't from the grain
Only those who belong to the original rap culture and style are worthy of respect.

If you ain't my main man like RZA
Only his close friends and the original members of Wu-Tang Clan are his equal.

The run-away train double the sting
Being unstoppable and fierce in his approach.

Me and Edith stay beneath us
Comparing himself to Edith Piaf, who was a successful singer in France.

Flip like Batman and Bruce Wayne
He is versatile and can switch between different styles easily.

Don't take my kindness for weakness
He is polite and kind, but not to be taken lightly.

36 peak shit
Referring to his own age and status with pride.

Sweetness, ride the bridges skim the bubbles real fridged
Having fun while also being cool and collected.

Don't get mad cause we lived it
Telling the other rappers that they should be inspired by his journey, not jealous.

As our dog we don't trouble you
Comparing himself to a dog that won't harm anyone unless provoked.

Tell your bitch and your friends respect that W too
Demanding respect from everyone for the Wu-Tang Clan's signature W.

y'all make me sick
Feeling disgusted by the fake rappers.

Renegade chicks, strap a grenade to my dick
Warning other artists that he is not to be messed with.

This shit is feather
His rhymes and style are too easy for him.

Stuck in a high, but more caliber job
Being trapped in a high-pressure job, but enjoying it.

To rip your best in half
He will overpower even the best rappers in the industry.

We arm wrestle you till you beg
Promising to defeat the other rappers until they admit their inferiority.

Pop your legs in the pretzel
Being so strong that he can physically hurt other rappers.

The one in the flames and came out the drain
Being reborn from the ashes, and rising again after being defeated.

The rain of Spain falls mainly on the plane
Quote from a famous song, irrelevant to the rap lyrics.

Ready to bake this shit
Ready to perform and record the music.

Snake verse crane
Metaphor of two characters from martial arts movies.

Detrail me, hope I fell
Referring to the enemies who want him to fail.

I'm hot on your tail people
Ready to chase and defeat his rivals.

You can't be the light
There can only be one true champion.

I came to Earth first by a meteorite
Claiming to be a superior being who landed on earth first.

Frog, analog non descript, I gently empty the clip
Creating an image of a calm and calculated killer.

Crack the whip, rip you from your lips to your hips
Being physically strong and capable of defeating his rivals.

Chip for some men off, you fake dreds
Threatening the rival rappers who wear fake dreadlocks.

Action bitches about me and my black belt degree in rappin
Showing off his lyrical skills and expertise in rapping.

I make a whole lot of shit happen
Making things happen and getting things done.

The moisture pearl, oyster vapors
Metaphor to describe the beauty and rarity of his music.

Ember on papers
His music is fiery and powerful.

Still scalp in
Still dominating the rap industry despite the challenges and obstacles.

Y'all piggy backin snakes
People who try to ride on his success and talent.

Jiggy rap
Referring to the mainstream commercial rap music.

Shinin' like 'Pac, a whole fuckin’ album
Claiming to be as successful and iconic as Tupac with his album.

This time, through the flames of triumph
Being confident of his own success and victory.

I ain't go'n play no games
He won't tolerate any disrespect or imitation.

Mothafucka stay in your lane
Angrily demanding the other rappers to stay away from him.

You ain't from the grain
Referring to the original and authentic rap culture that he belongs to.

Niggas
Exclamation of frustration and annoyance.