The City
Wu‐Tang Clan Lyrics

The world is shifty, we living just enough for the city
Life is difficult, and we are barely surviving in the urban environment

The rough witty Killa Bee sting just like the jiggy
Our rap style is blunt and clever, hitting hard like a bee's sting

My Family Stone, foes attempt to gradually clone
Our group is unique, and our rivals try to copy us

Labelled MIA and I send the casualties home
We are considered missing, but we still defeat our enemies

In closed coffins, Wu storming like the light brigade
We are a powerful force, charging like brave warriors into battle

Ride the wave like Frankie Avalon inside the cyber age
We are successful in this digital era, thriving like a famous actor on a surfboard

Crime pays, the law's long arm be tryna strong arm
Breaking the law is profitable, but the authorities are trying to stop us by any means necessary

Walking time-bombs who thrive on firearms
We are dangerous individuals who love weapons

The charm smoker, I hit the dread with a poster
I offer inspiration to reduce fear, and encourage action

We told 'em to show him love and exposed the black toaster
We convinced others to give affection, instead of violence

Composer was shook, I took your bad looks for joke
Your threatening behavior doesn't intimidate me and I laugh it off

Get your back broke, deep throat this Murder, I Wrote
I'll physically harm you, and my lyrics will be a warning to others

The antidote be seeking like a buried treasure
We are searching for a solution to our problems, like a valuable hidden treasure

By every measure lethally inject your whole sector
Our method of eliminating our opponents is harsh and effective

Wanted Dead or Alive, Rebel I escapes
I am pursued as a criminal, but I manage to evade capture

Across the desert sand, leaving no footprints to trace
I disappear without a trace, making it difficult for my enemies to track me

Keep a war face, your place conceal the baby knives
Always be ready for combat, and hide your weapons carefully

On the North breaks, I still shine in shady times
Despite adversity, I still succeed and thrive in difficult situations

In the jungle, I make moves like Iron Monkey
I am skilled and strategic, like a martial arts master

Plots to bump me off, D.O.C. be on the hunt for me
My enemies are planning to kill me, and someone is actively pursuing me

We stay hungry for money drugs and guns
We are driven by greed and power, and will do anything to acquire money, drugs or weapons

Ones who fake get caught in the crossfire for crumbs
Those who are not genuine get caught in the conflict and suffer for their lies

Know the science be my guidance
I follow my instincts and knowledge to guide me

The facts tell, gats sell like sex and violence
The truth is that guns are powerful and sell well, just like sex and violence

And break the project silence, a vision
We want to break the quiet despair of our community and create a better future

This is way beyond four corners, escape this mental prison
Our problems are not just confined to one location, and we need to break free from our mental limitations

Before we're all goners, now embrace the world
Before it's too late, we should enjoy and appreciate life

Before the World War explosive bomber, visionary soldier karma
We predict that an upcoming world war will be catastrophic, and a visionary soldier will balance the consequences

My code of honor, mind still scarred from the drama
I have a strict moral code, and I still have psychological scars from past events

Trauma sent to victim, witness them run, scream in horror
Our actions may traumatize our targets, and we see them react with terror

Military chopper come gun down the slum
The authorities use force to suppress poor communities

The outcome do or die son, it's bound to come
The consequence of our actions is severe, and it's inevitable

Mentally aware I see truth within the square
I am aware of the reality of the situation, with a clear understanding of the circumstances

The future's here catch me on computer software
I am up to date with technological advancements and am always accessible via computers and software

Warfare's inevitable, Rebel I hold several government official
Conflict is unavoidable, and I have control over various political leaders

Issue .38 specials, that step through
I am issuing lethal weapons that can penetrate almost anything

Like Nat Turner create a spectacle
I will create an event or display so remarkable that it will become legendary

I may die in the scuffle but I'm taking 40 devils
I may perish in the fight, but I will take out as many enemies as possible

We livin just enough
We are barely surviving

Just enough
We only have what we need

For the city
In the urban environment, where life is harsh and difficult

Killa Beez, stinging MCs
We are Wu-Tang Clan, a powerful and dangerous rap group

Yeah, Wu
We are Wu-Tang Clan, and we are proud of it