Gravel Pit
Wu‐Tang Clan Lyrics


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1, 2, 1, 2, yo check this out, it's the jump off right now
I want everybody, to put your work down, put your guns down
And report to the pit, the gravel pit
Leave your problems at home, leave your children at home
We gon' take it back underground, I be Bobby Boulders
Wu-tang Clan on yo' mind one time
It's the jump off, so just jump off my nigga
Check out my gravel pit
A mystery unraveling
Wu-tang is the CD that I travel with
Don't go against the grain if you can't handle it

Ha, holocaust from the land of the lost
Behold the pale horse, off course (off course)
Follow me, Wu-Tang gotta be
The best thing since Starks and Clark Wallabees
African killer bees blackwatch
On your radio, blowin out yo' watts
From Park Hill, the house on haunted hill
Every time you walk by your back get a chill
Let's peel, who want to talk rap skills
I spit like a semi-automatic to the grill
Elbow grease, and elbow room
Baby play me, baby fall down, go boom
Party people gather round, count down to apocalypse
(I'm the kid with the golden arms)
And I'm the motherfuckin hott nikks
Pass the blunt
My nigga don't front
You had it for a minute but it seem like a month
Now I'm chokin', smokin', hopin'
I don't croakin', from overdosin'
Hey, kid, walk straight, master your high
Wu and Meth got you open (open), let's ride
Can't stand niggas that floss too much
Can't stand Bentleys they cost too much
Kid wanna get up then kid get touched
Kid wanna stick up then kid get stuck
I'm the one that called your bluff
When your boy tried to act tough
Remember what Ol' Dirty said: "I'll fuck yo' ass up!"
Now listen

Back, back and forth and forth
Check out my gravel pit
A mystery unraveling
Wu-tang is the CD that I travel with
Don't go against the grain if you can't handle it

E with the English, extinguish styles extremist
Bald head beamers run wild
It's the kid with the gold cup
Stepped out like what
What's poppin', and y'all niggas dobo
Blastin' shae shae, chocolate shortae
Rich color mocks, rock those all day
1960 shit I'm Goldie
That's right motherfucker don't hold me
The world's greatest, Las Vegas, paid as rock
Skin painted on my face look ageless
Perfect combos, Ghost bang out condos
Jeff from Hamo, ex three bangos
Bancos, stank hoes in plain clothes
Change those, bang those, same old, same old

Yeah y'all, straight up this the jump off right here
The gravel pit, word up represent, rock the boulders
All my rich gangsta style, killers, y'all know what time it is
Shorty do your thing, get up on that shit right now boo, do you
That's what I'm talkin 'bout

Yo, step to my groove, move like this
When we shoot the gift of course it's ruthless
Grab the mic with no excuses
In a sec, grab the Tecs and loot this
Executing, shaking all sets, and I'm breaking all hex
I'm taking all bets, move all best, who want the dram' next
You all stank, we got the bigger bank
Bigger shank to fill your tank
Still the same kill you for real, while you crank
Slide, do or die, fry to bake
Admire the greats, on fire wit a heart of hate
Bitter shark, every part I take, heavy darts that quake
It's okay, all fakes, get caught by the dropkicks
You know the thrill, yes it's Park Hill
Yo we hit 'em with the hot grits
On the go, check the flow, saying Wu don't rock shit
Stop quick, hold the gossip, stop sweating my pockets
I hear the hot shit

Check out my gravel pit
A mystery unraveling
Wu-tang is the CD that I travel with
Don't go against the grain if you can't handle it
You don't have to move a mountain
Just give me enough strength to climb




Oh Lord ! Don't take away my stumbling vows
And lead me a round

Overall Meaning

The song Gravel Pit by Wu-Tang Clan starts with Bobby Boulders asking everyone to put down their work and guns and report to the gravel pit. He tells them to leave their problems and children at home and take it back underground. Wu-Tang Clan takes over with their distinctive sound and lyrics. The song talks about the group’s style and how it is the best thing since Starks and Clark Wallabees. The lyrics then move on to talk about the African killer bees black watch that are blowing out your watts from Park Hill, the house on a haunted hill. The song is full of metaphors, and Wu-Tang is referred to as the holocaust from the land of the lost, and their sound is described as the sound that will leave you with a chill. The verses then move on to the importance of mastering your high before it becomes too much and mentions that Wu and Meth got you open, so let’s ride. The lyrics show how Wu-Tang Clan is a force to be reckoned with, and they have the skills and style to back up their claims.


Line by Line Meaning

1, 2, 1, 2, yo check this out, it's the jump off right now
Listen up, everyone, we're starting now


I want everybody, to put your work down, put your guns down
Stop what you're doing and come join us


And report to the pit, the gravel pit
Come to our underground gathering spot


Leave your problems at home, leave your children at home
This is a place to escape from the stresses of life


We gon' take it back underground, I be Bobby Boulders
We're going back to our roots, and I, Bobby Boulders, am in charge


Wu-tang Clan on yo' mind one time
Think about the Wu-tang Clan right now


It's the jump off, so just jump off my nigga
This is the start, so let's get into it


Check out my gravel pit
Take a look at our secret meeting spot


A mystery unraveling
There's a lot going on here that you don't know about


Wu-tang is the CD that I travel with
Our music is my constant companion on my journeys


Don't go against the grain if you can't handle it
Don't try to oppose us unless you're ready for the consequences


Ha, holocaust from the land of the lost
We're coming from a place of destruction and chaos


Behold the pale horse, off course (off course)
We're doing things differently than others


Follow me, Wu-Tang gotta be
Join us and fall in line with the Wu-Tang philosophy


The best thing since Starks and Clark Wallabees
We're a game-changer in the music industry


African killer bees blackwatch
We're dangerous and have an army behind us


On your radio, blowin out yo' watts
We're blasting our music through the artists


From Park Hill, the house on haunted hill
We're from an area that has a reputation for being spooky


Every time you walk by your back get a chill
People get scared just by being near us


Let's peel, who want to talk rap skills
Let's get to the point, who wants to challenge our rapping ability?


I spit like a semi-automatic to the grill
My rhymes hit hard and fast like a machine gun


Elbow grease, and elbow room
We work hard and we have the space to do it


Baby play me, baby fall down, go boom
If you mess with us, you'll regret it


Party people gather round, count down to apocalypse
We're bringing the party, but also preparing for the end of the world


(I'm the kid with the golden arms)
I'm skilled and talented


And I'm the motherfuckin hott nikks
And I'm also super cool


Pass the blunt
Share the weed with me


My nigga don't front
Don't pretend like you don't want to share


You had it for a minute but it seem like a month
We've been waiting for you to share for a while


Now I'm chokin', smokin', hopin'
I'm getting high and hoping for more


I don't croakin', from overdosin'
I won't die from getting too high


Hey, kid, walk straight, master your high
Don't get too messed up, control yourself


Wu and Meth got you open (open), let's ride
Our music and Meth's rhymes have you hooked, so let's hang out


Can't stand niggas that floss too much
We don't like people who show off too much


Can't stand Bentleys they cost too much
We don't like expensive luxury cars, they're too expensive


Kid wanna get up then kid get touched
If someone tries to mess with us, they're going to regret it


Kid wanna stick up then kid get stuck
If someone tries to rob us, they're going to fail


I'm the one that called your bluff
I'm the one who exposed your lies


When your boy tried to act tough
When your friend tried to act intimidating


Remember what Ol' Dirty said: "I'll fuck yo' ass up!"
Remember that Ol' Dirty threatened to beat you up


Back, back and forth and forth
Moving back and forth


E with the English, extinguish styles extremist
I'm good with my rhymes and I'm an extreme artist


Bald head beamers run wild
Our group is powerful, confident, and bold


It's the kid with the gold cup
I'm the one holding the spotlight


Stepped out like what
I'm out and about, what's the problem?


What's poppin', and y'all niggas dobo
What's happening, why are you all just standing around?


Blastin' shae shae, chocolate shortae
Listening to music and hanging out


Rich color mocks, rock those all day
Wearing expensive clothes and showing them off


1960 shit I'm Goldie
I'm like Goldie, a legendary figure from the 1960s


That's right motherfucker don't hold me
Don't try to control me or tell me what to do


The world's greatest, Las Vegas, paid as rock
We're the best and we're getting paid for our music


Skin painted on my face look ageless
I have tattoos or face paint that make me look timeless


Perfect combos, Ghost bang out condos
We form perfect groups and Ghost is great at making beats


Jeff from Hamo, ex three bangos
We've got our crew and equipment ready to go


Bancos, stank hoes in plain clothes
We're going to places we're not welcome and bring bad energy with us


Change those, bang those, same old, same old
We're constantly doing new things, while others are complacent


Yeah y'all, straight up this the jump off right here
This is really happening right now


Word up represent, rock the boulders
Let's show everyone who we are


All my rich gangsta style, killers, y'all know what time it is
My wealthy and dangerous friends, you know what's going on


Shorty do your thing, get up on that shit right now boo, do you
Go ahead and dance, have fun, be yourself


Yo, step to my groove, move like this
Join me and dance along to the rhythm


When we shoot the gift of course it's ruthless
When we rap, we do it fiercely and without mercy


Grab the mic with no excuses
Take the microphone boldly and confidently


In a sec, grab the Tecs and loot this
We'll be quick and efficient in taking what we want


Executing, shaking all sets, and I'm breaking all hex
We're taking control and breaking down any obstacles


I'm taking all bets, move all best, who want the dram' next
I'm betting on myself and challenging others to try to beat me


You all stank, we got the bigger bank
You all are terrible, and we're more successful than you


Bigger shank to fill your tank
We have more power and influence than you


Still the same kill you for real, while you crank
We're still dangerous and willing to hurt you, even if you're partying


Slide, do or die, fry to bake
Move fast and take risks, and either succeed or fail


Admire the greats, on fire wit a heart of hate
We respect the legends, but we're also driven by anger


Bitter shark, every part I take, heavy darts that quake
We're fierce and powerful, and every action we take has an impact


It's okay, all fakes, get caught by the dropkicks
We're not worried about fake people, we'll get them easily


You know the thrill, yes it's Park Hill
You know what it's like to be scared of us, we're from Park Hill


Yo we hit 'em with the hot grits
We're going to attack them hard and fast


Stop quick, hold the gossip, stop sweating my pockets
Stop spreading rumors about me and stop trying to get my money


I hear the hot shit
I'm aware of what's going on and what's popular


You don't have to move a mountain
You don't have to do something impossible


Just give me enough strength to climb
Just give me the energy to overcome my challenges


Oh Lord ! Don't take away my stumbling vows
Don't make me break my promises and fail


And lead me a round
Guide me in the right direction




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, LAMONT HAWKINS, DENNIS DAVID COLES, CLIFFORD SMITH, PAULISA MOORMAN, KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK, LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS, NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT, ANTOINE DOMINIQUE DUHAMEL

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@ellen_21

Who is here in 2024? I still love this track so much 😍🔥❤️

@Fabi_1987

you know the name of the song that came before that from wu tang?

@ellen_21

@@Fabi_1987 I don‘t know their discography but Wikipedia for sure does 🤣 actually I think I only listened to this track by wu tang clan🤔

@Fabi_1987

@@ellen_21 ok thx

@michieldeschutter2007

100 % !! BANGER

@StrangePodForStrangeFolk

I'm here in 4220 fawkkkkkkk you mean 😂😂😂

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@iliyan-kulishev

The Wu had it all - sharpest rhymes, sharpest beats, crazy creative concepts, best videos in all hip hop.

@sugs1191

Really I always thought they were overrated. This video was brilliant tho

@Slamdog500

@@sugs1191 saying Wu-Tang is overrated is the most obnoxious thing I have heard in my entire life.

@sugs1191

@@Slamdog500 lol they are overrated

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