For Heaven's Sake
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics


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Yo, one two one two
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
It's the Wu, creepin' in the shadows
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
(Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang)
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Sir I, Excalibur
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
(Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang)
(Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang)
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Yo, hey yo my rap style swing like Willie Mays
My eyes Purple Haze, my solar razor burn through shades
My grenades raid the airwaves, catch this rap page
I glide like, hovercrafts on the Everglades
Boom master, with the faster blade, track slasher
Manufacture poems to microphones, bones fracture
Limited edition composition spark friction
Non-fiction, the calm bomb keep your arm distant
Zero tolerance, dominant intelligence
Wu original, true colors step from the melanin
The most high, most try, to get close by
And overthrow I, but choke, with they hopes up high
I circulate the tri-state and vibrate beyond the Richter
Flies sense to flock when they spot this live nigga
The crowd seducer black your third eye before I lose ya
Verbal high I leave stars in the eyes of Medusa
Top ten, parley like Cochran, it's often
Narrow margin, of your odds to dodge the marksman
Murder rap, kill you soft like Roberta Flack
Words attack like a British bulldog, observe the stacks

Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"

Now all pay tribute to this entity
A spark that surges through the undergrowth
Overwhelmin' the populace from the entry
The Wu-Tang Dynasty, has emerged
From this elite fleet
I was appointed to strike the vital nerve
Mouths tend to utter and speak empty words
Observe the magnetic attraction as we breathe
Seeds of MC's at these fake ass industry niggas
Feed off, the chrome mic tend to squeeze off
And spray, an array of shots
That travel downwind, just respect pyrhiffic pen
As I send, the minds of the weak
To rise and take power I blew tower-ing over the land
As we stand, expanding our cream
A dollar to every grain of sand
Let the mind use the physical as planned

"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"

Yo, yo, this is Beirut
Try to comprehend check out my new suit
Gods blend aim take fire pure destruction
Dissappear from here, my year, drop the stupid LP's everywhere
Fallin' out the sky tall sniper
Raps by Cappadonna hit the countryside
Poetry whirlpool, Rza and True collide
We produce article exception to the rule
We the black men that struck oil, the hard boiled
Cats that made that Watergate thing go spoiled
The heavy-handed, locked down stranded with Cyrus
Wu Pirates, sneak inside the club, low eyes
Low down dirty, twelve thirty, night time crawlers
Off-the-wallers, basketball gun brawlers
Smoked out throw both fists for nine-seven
Slang reverend, put the best work in

Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"
Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"




Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
"Oh baby, for heavens sake"

Overall Meaning

"For Heaven's Sake" is a song by the Wu-Tang Clan that was released in 1997 on the album Wu-Tang Forever. The song features verses by RZA, GZA, and Cappadonna, and a hook sung by Blue Raspberry. The track starts with a chant of "Wu-Tang" and "creeping in the shadows" before Blue Raspberry's hook enters.


The verses on "For Heaven's Sake" are full of complex wordplay, allusions, and metaphors. RZA compares his rap style to baseball legend Willie Mays and his eyes to purple haze, a reference to Jimi Hendrix. He brags about his mic skills and claims to have the zero tolerance necessary to dominate the rap game. GZA references his own melanin and the necessity of loyalty to the Wu-Tang Clan. Cappadonna delivers a fiery verse with references to the Iran-Contra scandal, the mafia, and even 1970s pornstar Roberta Flack.


The hook on "For Heaven's Sake" is sung by Blue Raspberry, a frequent collaborator with the Wu-Tang Clan. The lyrics "Oh baby, for heaven's sake" are repeated throughout the song, providing a catchy and anthemic quality to the track. The song ends with a sample from the martial arts film Return to the 36th Chamber, a nod to the group's obsession with kung fu movies.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, one two one two
The rapper is getting ready to start rapping.


Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
The group is introducing themselves.


It's the Wu, creepin' in the shadows
The Wu-Tang Clan is mysterious and powerful.


Oh baby, for heavens sake
The artist is expressing disbelief or shock.


Sir I, Excalibur
The artist is comparing themselves to a legendary sword that symbolizes power and honor.


Yo, hey yo my rap style swing like Willie Mays
The singer's rap style is smooth and captivating, like a famous baseball player's swing.


My eyes Purple Haze, my solar razor burn through shades
The singer's eyes are blurred or hazy, and their words can cut through any nonsense.


My grenades raid the airwaves, catch this rap page
The artist's words are explosive and captivating, and will take over the music scene.


I glide like, hovercrafts on the Everglades
The artist's movement is effortless, like a hovercraft on calm water.


Boom master, with the faster blade, track slasher
The artist is fast and lethal, like a sword master who can slice through anything.


Manufacture poems to microphones, bones fracture
The singer's words are powerful enough to break bones, and they create their own art with their music.


Limited edition composition spark friction
The artist's lyrics are unique and cause an intense reaction.


Non-fiction, the calm bomb keep your arm distant
The singer's words are based in reality and can have a powerful impact, so the listener should be cautious.


Zero tolerance, dominant intelligence
The singer has no patience for ignorance or foolishness, and is highly intelligent.


Wu original, true colors step from the melanin
The Clan is authentic and proud of their heritage and skin color.


The most high, most try, to get close by
Many people want to be near the Wu-Tang Clan, who are highly respected.


And overthrow I, but choke, with they hopes up high
People have tried to take down the Clan, but their attempts have failed.


I circulate the tri-state and vibrate beyond the Richter
The singer's influence expands beyond their home state, and is so powerful it can cause an earthquake.


Flies sense to flock when they spot this live nigga
People are drawn to the Wu-Tang Clan like flies are attracted to something alive or new.


The crowd seducer black your third eye before I lose ya
The artist can captivate a crowd and help them see things they didn't before, before they lose interest.


Verbal high I leave stars in the eyes of Medusa
The artist's words are so powerful they can leave people stunned, like a famous mythological creature.


Top ten, parley like Cochran, it's often
The Clan is one of the best in the music industry, and they can talk like a famous lawyer in negotiations.


Narrow margin, of your odds to dodge the marksman
The odds of avoiding the Clan's attack are slim, like dodging someone skilled with a firearm.


Murder rap, kill you soft like Roberta Flack
The artist's words are deadly and can destroy their opponents, even if they seem weak like a famous singer.


Words attack like a British bulldog, observe the stacks
The singer's words are aggressive and powerful, like a famous dog breed, and can make people take notice.


Now all pay tribute to this entity
People should respect and honor the Wu-Tang Clan as a powerful force.


A spark that surges through the undergrowth
The Clan's power is like a flame that grows and spreads, even in hidden or unexpected places.


Overwhelmin' the populace from the entry
The Clan has the ability to capture and control people's attention in a big way, right from the beginning.


From this elite fleet
The Wu-Tang Clan is a powerful and exclusive group.


I was appointed to strike the vital nerve
The singer was chosen to have a major impact and get people's attention.


Mouths tend to utter and speak empty words
Many people talk without really saying anything meaningful.


Observe the magnetic attraction as we breathe
People can't help but be drawn to the Wu-Tang Clan and their powerful presence and words.


Seeds of MC's at these fake ass industry niggas
Less experienced rappers are at a disadvantage because of fake people in the music industry.


Feed off, the chrome mic tend to squeeze off
Less experienced rappers will be devoured if they try to compete with the Clan, whose microphone is like a weapon.


And spray, an array of shots
The singer will use their words to attack and defeat their opponent.


That travel downwind, just respect pyrhiffic pen
The artist's powerful words will spread like the wind, and people should respect their skill and talent.


As I send, the minds of the weak
The singer's words can have a profound impact on people who are less strong or confident.


To rise and take power I blew tower-ing over the land
The singer's words can inspire people to become more powerful and take control of their lives and surroundings.


As we stand, expanding our cream
The Clan is growing in power and influence, and expanding their wealth and success.


A dollar to every grain of sand
The Clan is incredibly wealthy and successful, as represented by their comparison to grains of sand.


Let the mind use the physical as planned
People should use their minds to achieve their goals, and can rely on their body to help them.


This is Beirut
The singer is introducing themselves and the city where they are from.


Try to comprehend check out my new suit
The singer is showing off their clothing, and wants people to appreciate their style and taste.


Gods blend aim take fire pure destruction
The Clan is so powerful they can cause destruction like a force of nature.


Dissappear from here, my year, drop the stupid LP's everywhere
The artist will make a huge impact and achieve incredible success this year, and will leave their music everywhere.


Fallin' out the sky tall sniper
The artist is descending upon their enemies quickly like a sniper from the sky.


Raps by Cappadonna hit the countryside
Cappadonna, one of the members of the Clan, is so well-known and powerful that their music is heard everywhere.


Poetry whirlpool, Rza and True collide
The artists are combining their skills and talent to create something powerful and beautiful.


We produce article exception to the rule
The Clan creates something unique and special, that doesn't fit in with what other people are doing.


We the black men that struck oil, the hard boiled
The Clan is powerful and wealthy, like someone who has discovered a valuable natural resource.


Cats that made that Watergate thing go spoiled
The Clan has major political influence, and has caused something significant to fail or be discredited.


The heavy-handed, locked down stranded with Cyrus
The artist is powerful and in control, and is compared to a famous conqueror or ruler.


Wu Pirates, sneak inside the club, low eyes
The Clan is so powerful they can infiltrate anywhere, and do so quietly.


Low down dirty, twelve thirty, night time crawlers
The singer is willing to do anything to succeed, even if it's sneaky or dirty.


Off-the-wallers, basketball gun brawlers
The singer is known for being unique or unconventional, and also tough and dangerous.


Smoked out throw both fists for nine-seven
The artist is fighting for their success and power, even if it means taking risks or getting into trouble.


Slang reverend, put the best work in
The artist is a master of their craft, and is like a religious leader in their skill and respect.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARRYL ROBERT HILL, ELGIN EVANDER TURNER, JASON HUNTER, ROBERT F. DIGGS

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