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
Train Trussle
U-God Lyrics
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I'm the best ever, I'm the most brutal and vicious
And most ruthless champion there's ever been
There's no one can stop me, there's never been nobody who could -
I'm Sonny Liston, I'm Jack Dempsey, there's no one like me
I'm from their cloth, there's no one who can match me
Praise be to Allah!
Just jewels, no crew heavy, my inside pants lay
Come packing like two machetes, one ratchet
Two clubs and a mask, jumping out a green rover
Niggas balling me down, that's when I reached over
Figured they ain't got no matters, young boys round here
They don't know my status
See niggas looking for a full time jack move
But they don't know, that these blades here crack dudes
Give it to them quick, something like fast food
Take a nigga gun like, you gon' blast who?
Cinderella girl, fronting in them glass shoes
Homo thug, bitch ass nigga, I smash you
You mad, cause you rocking a shit bag, smelling like piss
When it popped, ya click ran, you fucking with powerful men
Come value your business, it ain't all gravy
You pussy niggas, you'se the Avon lady, fuck you
[Chorus: U-God (Scotty Wotty)]
We scuffle, raps and cracks, it's a known hood hustle
Through the bus stop, under the train trussle
Forty five degrees, divide the block muscle
Stay on your side, or get your life bubbled
(We tussle, raps and cracks, it's a known hood hustle
Through the bus stop, under the train trussle
Forty five degrees, divide the block muscle
Stay on your side, or get your wig knuckled)
[U-God:]
Yo, I hit 'em up with the snubs, puff the bigger buds
So sinister, a John Dillinger, yeah, I've been a thug
Fire all cylenders, swing with gritty love
Smooth talk, watch a moonwalk up in the club
I'm like Michael Jackson without the glitter glove
Go get it for sure, that's right, a jitterbug
A minister of death, came back to finish ya
At the tip of the missile, a fish, you been a scud
That's right, it's in my blood, damn, what's in them drugs
They make you spit slugs, leave marks in the floor
Yo, I stomp through the yard, I march through the hall
Charles Bronson them hard, Jack Johnson your jaw
If I sell out, yo, I'm copping some more
Get the hell out, or I'm popping the four
Shell pour out, big boxes of bullets
Your snotbox is bust, when I cock to the fullest
[Chorus]
[Scotty Wotty:]
Consider me pissed off, them swiners better throw in they whole chalk
'Fore I blast the hot shot of Smirnoff
Rhymes contrast to an airplane crash
I precede the aftermath of an acid bath
Take a leap from the highest, and walk home bloody from a riot
And still stay chubby on a diet
Chicken in Michigan, get ya head crushed with a Michellen
It's obvious, the God ain't settling
Repetition and ego, buried in ghetto cathedrals
Blow the rugers, brothers wanna through rubbles
Rock fight avalanches and ambushing
Contaminated bitches, dirty dishes and dope pushes
I dreamt plus I get a rush from a toilet flush
It wasn't us, it was Paul and his brother
Uncle and four cousins, they had to die like the Dirty Dozen
I guzzle punks like 22's, embezzle words and verbs, and interval avenus
It's important to be caution, click of this magnitude is remorsing
We eat the fucking cake without the frosting
Contents contained, shatters his splattered brain
Ever since Killah Priest was ordained
I'm bringing back the revely, I had with Beverly
And half of you corn niggas is greener than celery, fuck outta here
[Chorus x2]
[Mike Tyson sample:]
My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable
And I'm just ferocious, I want your heart
Praise be to Allah!
The song “Train Trussle” by U-God is a classic hip hop track that reflects the essence of street life. The song starts with a life lesson from famous boxer Mike Tyson, who boasts of being the “most brutal and vicious” fighter in history. The opening line serves as a warning that the characters in the song are not to be underestimated. Ghostface Killah’s first verse talks about his nature as a lone wolf, his tendency for violence, and his skill with a weapon. He seems to be addressing a group of young boys who are looking for trouble but have no idea who they’re dealing with. U-God follows with a verse about his criminal prowess, his use of drugs and violence, and his rough and tough nature.
The chorus emphasizes the rough nature of life in the hood, where you must fight if you want to survive. The train trussle, a bridge that crosses over the tracks, is a symbol of the divide between the opposing sides of the block. At forty-five degrees, it splits the block into two, and you must choose a side or risk being caught in the violence that inevitably follows. Scotty Wotty’s verse continues the theme of violence and toughness. He portrays himself as a dangerous man who won’t hesitate to use his weapons or his fists. The song ends with another classic Tyson quote, emphasizing the ferocity and strength of the characters in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the best ever, I'm the most brutal and vicious
And most ruthless champion there's ever been
There's no one can stop me, there's never been nobody who could -
I'm Sonny Liston, I'm Jack Dempsey, there's no one like me
I'm from their cloth, there's no one who can match me
Praise be to Allah!
Mike Tyson speaks about how he is the greatest boxer ever and no one has ever defeated him. He compares himself to Sonny Liston and Jack Dempsey, two legendary boxers, and claims that no one can match him or stop him. He credits Allah for his accomplishments.
Just jewels, no crew heavy, my inside pants lay
Come packing like two machetes, one ratchet
Two clubs and a mask, jumping out a green rover
Niggas balling me down, that's when I reached over
Figured they ain't got no matters, young boys round here
They don't know my status
See niggas looking for a full time jack move
But they don't know, that these blades here crack dudes
Give it to them quick, something like fast food
Take a nigga gun like, you gon' blast who?
Cinderella girl, fronting in them glass shoes
Homo thug, bitch ass nigga, I smash you
You mad, cause you rocking a shit bag, smelling like piss
When it popped, ya click ran, you fucking with powerful men
Come value your business, it ain't all gravy
You pussy niggas, you'se the Avon lady, fuck you
Ghostface Killah raps about carrying weapons and encountering young boys who don't know who he is. He warns them that his blades are deadly and compares his attack on them to fast food. He threatens to take their guns and also insults those who try to front like they're something they're not. He calls out those who are jealous of him and calls them out for being weak. He tells them to value their business, and refers to them as the Avon lady, a derogatory word for people who sell cosmetics.
We scuffle, raps and cracks, it's a known hood hustle
Through the bus stop, under the train trussle
Forty five degrees, divide the block muscle
Stay on your side, or get your life bubbled
(We tussle, raps and cracks, it's a known hood hustle
Through the bus stop, under the train trussle
Forty five degrees, divide the block muscle
Stay on your side, or get your wig knuckled)
U-God raps about the dangers of living in the hood and how scuffles, drug dealing, and violence are common occurrences. He describes a specific place where this type of activity is prevalent and warns people to stay on their side of the block or else face the consequences.
Yo, I hit 'em up with the snubs, puff the bigger buds
So sinister, a John Dillinger, yeah, I've been a thug
Fire all cylenders, swing with gritty love
Smooth talk, watch a moonwalk up in the club
I'm like Michael Jackson without the glitter glove
Go get it for sure, that's right, a jitterbug
A minister of death, came back to finish ya
At the tip of the missile, a fish, you been a scud
That's right, it's in my blood, damn, what's in them drugs
They make you spit slugs, leave marks in the floor
Yo, I stomp through the yard, I march through the hall
Charles Bronson them hard, Jack Johnson your jaw
If I sell out, yo, I'm copping some more
Get the hell out, or I'm popping the four
Shell pour out, big boxes of bullets
Your snotbox is bust, when I cock to the fullest
U-God raps about his violent tendencies and how he is like infamous criminal John Dillinger. He talks about his ability to fire weapons and how he can talk smoothly while still maintaining a dangerous aura. He compares himself to Michael Jackson and does a moonwalk while in the club. He says that he is a minister of death, and if you're in his way, you'll end up like a fish being hit by a missile. He also boasts about his toughness, and if he sells out, he'll just get more guns. He warns people to get out of his way or face the consequences and describes his guns as big boxes of bullets.
Consider me pissed off, them swiners better throw in they whole chalk
'Fore I blast the hot shot of Smirnoff
Rhymes contrast to an airplane crash
I precede the aftermath of an acid bath
Take a leap from the highest, and walk home bloody from a riot
And still stay chubby on a diet
Chicken in Michigan, get ya head crushed with a Michellen
It's obvious, the God ain't settling
Repetition and ego, buried in ghetto cathedrals
Blow the rugers, brothers wanna through rubbles
Rock fight avalanches and ambushing
Contaminated bitches, dirty dishes and dope pushes
I dreamt plus I get a rush from a toilet flush
It wasn't us, it was Paul and his brother
Uncle and four cousins, they had to die like the Dirty Dozen
I guzzle punks like 22's, embezzle words and verbs, and interval avenus
It's important to be caution, click of this magnitude is remorsing
We eat the fucking cake without the frosting
Contents contained, shatters his splattered brain
Ever since Killah Priest was ordained
I'm bringing back the revely, I had with Beverly
And half of you corn niggas is greener than celery, fuck outta here
Scotty Wotty raps about being angry and warns people to stay out of his way. He boasts about his ability to walk home bloody from a riot and still stay chubby on a diet. He is not afraid to fight and gives examples of some violent confrontations. He talks about the people he has killed and compares them to the movie The Dirty Dozen. He also talks about how he can embezzle words and verbs and how it's important to be cautious around people like him. He refers to himself as a killer, but also talks about the good times he had with Beverly. He ends by insulting those who don't measure up to his standards.
My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable
And I'm just ferocious, I want your heart
Praise be to Allah!
Mike Tyson ends the song by talking about his boxing style, which is impetuous and defensive. He talks about his ferociousness and how he wants to win by any means necessary. He thanks Allah for his success.
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REKLEUZ ODINRA
sick chorus chorizo
my mean mug is da muzzle
ol head cobra clutch
will hush you nose sneezing
on da track, please dude
ah ahh chu chu chop suey
lace da jury wit jewelry D a
wit 1 kidney n the judge a
eulogy the euphemisms is like
literary license to kill ... aaannd scene. That's a rap
Top Back Podcast
This is my favorite U-God album. Not to mention, that album cover is clean as hell
Sean Jester
Scotty Wotty crushed it.
Mic Dooleys
Damn U-GOD kills on this
Mic Dooleys
Ghost is the greatest
Black Blade
Ghost went savage as always😎
drexler b
This is U-God's best album. Venom is pretty good too. This is the one I keep coming back to, though.
Top Back Podcast
agreed brother
Rain Supreme
factz
Dreyzie
That hook is addicting
Elizabeth Bangura
Love it 👍