The founders of the Wu-Tang Clan were RZA, GZA, and Ol' Dirty Bastard, who had previously formed the group Force of the Imperial Master (later known as All In Together Now after the release of a popular single by that name). The group attracted the attention of some notable figures in the industry, including Biz Markie, but did not manage to secure a record deal. After the crew dissolved, GZA and RZA (then known as Prince Rakeem) embarked on their solo careers with Cold Chillin' Records and Tommy Boy Records respectively, but to little success. Their frustration with the workings of the hip hop music industry would provide the main inspiration to Wu-Tang Clan's revolutionary business plan. According to The Wu-Tang Manual, at the group's inception, RZA promised the members that if he had total control of the Wu-Tang empire, it would conquer the hip hop world within a dynastic cycle, after which he would relinquish his total control.
Wu-Tang Clan was gradually assembled in late 1992 from friends and accomplices from around Staten Island, New York, with RZA as the de-facto leader and the group's main producer. Two of the cousins, GZA (pronounced Jizza) and RZA (pronounced Rizza), created their new Wu-Tang aliases by mimicking the sound that the words "genius" and "razor" would make when scratched on a turntable.
"Wu-Tang" comes from the name of the Taoist holy mountain Wu Dang in northwest Hubei Province in central China; it was also the site of the Ming Dynasty Purple Imperial City built during the reign of the Yongle Emperor in the early 15th century. RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard adopted the name for the group after seeing the kung fu film Shaolin and Wu Tang, which features a school of warriors trained in Wu-Tang style. The group's debut album loosely adopted a Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang theme, dividing the album into Shaolin and Wu-Tang sections and using dialogue excerpts as skits.
The group have also developed various backronyms for the name (as hip hop pioneers like KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane did with their names), including "We Usually Take All the Niggas' Garments," "Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game" and "Wisdom, Universe, Truth, Allah, Nation, and God".
Method Man has also mentioned that the "Wu" is the sound a sword makes when cutting through the air, and "Tang" is the sound it makes against a shield.
The Clan first became known to hip hop fans, and to major record labels, in 1993 (see 1993 in music) following the release of the independent single "Protect Ya Neck", which immediately gave the group a sizeable underground following. Though there was some difficulty in finding a record label that would sign Wu-Tang Clan while still allowing each member to record solo albums with other labels, Loud/RCA finally agreed, releasing their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), in late 1993. This album was popular and critically-acclaimed, though it took some time to gain momentum. Though hip hop had long had a gritty texture, the surreal aggression and minimalist production of 36 Chambers nevertheless had a huge impact on the genre, and was to prove massively influential over the next decade. By the beginning of the 21st century, the album had become a regular fixture on "Best Albums of the 90s" lists as well as a frequent choice for "Best Albums of All Time" lists. The success of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) established the group as a creative and influential force in early 1990s hip hop, allowing GZA, RZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa to negotiate solo contracts.
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All in Together Now
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics
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Soon as you catch a couple hoes, use a man of faith
Snitching, you know how many mother fuckers got the head blown down for snitching
Stress me, you ain't convincing
And this to be the same club, you can't ?
And little be the same blood, you can't ?
Doctor bills don't play, they spend it
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
Scary niggas shoot with their eyes closed
Me I got killers, no blinking, just coke on their nostrils
If you ain't with us, you consider this hostile
? I ain't talking about cascos
Whatever you can bet it, where your gun is on, let it
I've been riding dirty way before ? and said it
Chasing at the club, throwing cheers at 'em
Bitches just throwing Benz at 'em
Shout in, jump off the stairs at 'em
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
When it's on nigga, I don't care how you rock
I shoot it up till the property value drop
You used to play gun defence, now you're fly
Morals, principles, should I ball you out?
Enough ? better send the word to the monkeys
? like me in a third world country
Head guns, govern the issue, we still banging them
As soon as he sitting the passenger seat, strangulate them!
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
Make it where this mother fucker don't come back
Six feet deep where my gun's at
This is ? little dudes ? cop
Come from the spot, with them niggas to get you ?
Yeah, life's a bitch, so I'm fucking up
Every day you never gave a fuck about a fuck boy anyway
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
All you're giving now
Keep that thing making now bouncing about the club
Who want ladies is living now
Make it where this mother fucker, they don't come back!
Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat!
The lyrics to Wu-Tang Clan's song "All in Together Now" depict a sense of aggression and defiance against those who snitch or betray the group. The first verse reveals the consequences individuals face for snitching, emphasizing the heavy consequences they bear. The lines "My gun heavy way, you was banned away / Soon as you catch a couple hoes, use a man of faith" allude to the singer's readiness to use violence to eliminate snitches and protect his crew.
The chorus expresses a desire to expel certain individuals from the club, condemning their behavior and wanting to make sure they never return. The lyrics "Make it where this mother fucker wear a big hat" suggest wanting to humiliate or expose those individuals to public shame.
The second verse continues the theme of violence and retribution. The line "Scary niggas shoot with their eyes closed / Me I got killers, no blinking, just coke on their nostrils" portrays the singer as fearless compared to others who are afraid to act. The lyrics also touch upon loyalty, with lines like "If you ain't with us, you consider this hostile" emphasizing the importance of unity within the group.
The final verse reaffirms the singer's willingness to resort to violence and protect his crew. The lines "When it's on nigga, I don't care how you rock / I shoot it up till the property value drop" demonstrate a complete disregard for consequences and a determination to eliminate threats. The lyrics end with a sense of confidence and rebellion, as the singer asserts that he doesn't care about those who have betrayed him or tried to bring him down.
Overall, "All in Together Now" showcases the Wu-Tang Clan's gritty and unapologetic style, emphasizing themes of loyalty, violence, and the consequences of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
My gun heavy way, you was banned away
My firearm carries significant weight, causing you to retreat and be exiled
Soon as you catch a couple hoes, use a man of faith
Once you acquire a few women, you pretend to be pious and devout
Snitching, you know how many mother fuckers got the head blown down for snitching
Informing on others, do you comprehend the number of individuals who have been killed for being a snitch?
Stress me, you ain't convincing
If you attempt to intimidate me, your efforts are futile
And this to be the same club, you can't ?
This is also the same establishment, you cannot handle it?
And little be the same blood, you can't ?
And yet we share a connection, you cannot manage it?
Doctor bills don't play, they spend it
Medical expenses are not a frivolous matter, they must be paid
Scary niggas shoot with their eyes closed
Cowardly individuals discharge firearms without even looking
Me I got killers, no blinking, just coke on their nostrils
As for me, I possess ruthless individuals who never hesitate, with cocaine on their nostrils
If you ain't with us, you consider this hostile
If you are not aligned with our group, perceive this as aggressive
? I ain't talking about cascos
I am not referring to helmets or protective headgear
Whatever you can bet it, where your gun is on, let it
Whatever you are willing to wager, display your firearm and act on it
I've been riding dirty way before ? and said it
I have been engaging in illicit activities long before it became popular and acknowledged
Chasing at the club, throwing cheers at 'em
Pursuing individuals in the nightclub, showering them with enthusiastic support
Bitches just throwing Benz at 'em
Women are gladly offering luxury cars to them as a gesture
Shout in, jump off the stairs at 'em
Shouting and leaping from the staircase towards them
When it's on nigga, I don't care how you rock
When aggression arises, I am indifferent to your appearance or demeanor
I shoot it up till the property value drop
I continue firing until the value of the property decreases significantly
You used to play gun defence, now you're fly
You previously assumed a defensive stance, but now you act arrogantly
Morals, principles, should I ball you out?
Should I ridicule and mock you for lacking morals and principles?
Enough ? better send the word to the monkeys
An adequate level of something is required, so inform the foolish individuals
? like me in a third world country
Experiencing a situation similar to mine in an impoverished nation
Head guns, govern the issue, we still banging them
Dominating the gun trade, controlling the distribution, we still use firearms aggressively
As soon as he sitting the passenger seat, strangulate them!
As soon as someone assumes the passenger seat, proceed to choke them!
Make it where this mother fucker don't come back
Ensure that this individual never returns
Six feet deep where my gun's at
My firearm is buried six feet deep
This is ? little dudes ? cop
This represents a significant achievement for young individuals associated with law enforcement
Come from the spot, with them niggas to get you ?
Arrive at the location accompanied by individuals who will harm you
Yeah, life's a bitch, so I'm fucking up
Indeed, life is difficult, therefore I am indulging in destructive behavior
Every day you never gave a fuck about a fuck boy anyway
Every day, you displayed a complete lack of concern for insignificant individuals
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N G
Me too... But I can't find the same lyrics that I found in the script from the very end of the 3th episode
Because I was a litlle disconcerted about this story of a "nine year girl" 🤔😕🙄
Maybe I don't speak enough well English ?
And, by the way, why the lyrics heard in the episode are not the same that in the present video?
"Well, I was comin' down the block one hot afternoon CHORUS: Comin' down the block one hot afternoon GARY: On a scale of one to ten I saw a girl about a nine A flavor of new depth, but only she was divine Walkin' down my block, said the block Monroe I said peace to her, then the bitch said hello I said hell is low, it's the lowest you can go ASON: It's 32 degrees below zero GARY: So I started to rain on this young girl's brain Causin' her a great deal of physical pain She said, tip, tap, step off the broad, stat No diamonds or gold, you cannot get her back Then I said, so what, as I grabbed her butt You know she smiled for a while But her mouth kept shut CHORUS: All, all, all in together now Gettin' paid, gettin' fresh for the weather now PERSON: Get on the line."
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MrAndyPee
ODB had bitches eating out of his hand He was intelligent, his style was relevant I can name ten niggaz that stole HIS element From the high speed chase to the court arraignments All of the above, was entertainment ODB caused earthquakes, just from experiments Some thoughts got lost, not knowing where it went His songs had a rep for many inducements Giving birth to new styles, after recruitments There's no replacement or any supplement He was a new testament, HE MEANT WHAT HE SAID
Uncle Jesse
They changed their name from "Force of the Imperial Master" to the "All in Together Now Crew" after they released the single called "All in together now".. If you listen to the lyrics of this song it is obviously a tribute to the group "All in Together Now Crew"
firebirdude2
THUMBS UP FOR REAL HIP HOP!
Grum Pee
The GENIUS is inordinately touchable by an acute few. TOP SOLID 5!
mohsen mehali
Wu tang since day 1
Long live to the clan r.i.p odb
All in together now classic 🙌
TheAtom
sick shit! I love Gza you know (no homo), he's my favorite Wu-member, but Rza kills this shit!
Joe Vail
I scratch on this beat like no tomorrow...awesome!
RNV2729
RIP ODB
WU TANG FOREVER
Canaholic
dam this def one the dopest tracks eva...... GZA RZA AND ODB is basic all u need for an ill track
Alex Mason
What a tune. RIP ODB