For Heavens Sake feat. Cappadonna
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

The opening lines of Wu-Tang Clan’s iconic song, β€œFor Heavens Sake,” set the tone for the explosive, hard-hitting track that follows. With the group’s trademark β€œWu-Tang, Wu-Tang” callouts, the song introduces listeners to their world before diving into a flurry of lyrics. The song is an ode to the Wu-Tang Clan’s power and stature in the music industry, with references to their unique style and lyrical prowess throughout.


The verses of β€œFor Heavens Sake” are littered with imagery and metaphors that speak to the group’s dominance. Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Cappadonna trade lines about their verbal acrobatics, with each rapper showcasing their distinctive style. The lyrics are dense and intricate, often requiring multiple listens to fully unpack. Lines like β€œI circulate the tri-state and vibrate beyond the Richter” and β€œthe chrome mic tends to squeeze off and spray an array of shots” are visceral and intense, painting a picture of a group that’s not to be messed with.


The chorus of the song, β€œOh baby, for heavens sake,” is a sample from the song β€œOnly You” by Teddy Pendergrass, which gives the song a soulful, nostalgic feel. The use of a sample also speaks to the Wu-Tang Clan’s love of old-school hip-hop and their ability to blend it with their own distinctive sound. Overall, β€œFor Heavens Sake” is a standout track from the Wu-Tang Clan’s second album, β€œWu-Tang Forever,” and a testament to their status as hip-hop legends.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, one two one two
Attention please, I'm about to start my rap


Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
Representing Wu-Tang Clan


It's the Wu, creepin' in the shadows
We are here, but not everyone sees us


Oh baby, for heavens sake
This is a warning message that things are about to get serious


Sir I, Excalibur
I am a knight, armed with my lyrical sword


Yo, hey yo my rap style swing like Willie Mays
My flow is smooth and effortless


My eyes Purple Haze, my solar razor burn through shades
My eyes are red and I am ready to take on any challenge


My grenades raid the airwaves, catch this rap page
My lyrics explode onto the scene and take over the airwaves


I glide like, hovercrafts on the Everglades
My movement is fluid and effortless, like a hovercraft on water


Boom master, with the faster blade, track slasher
I am a master of my craft, my rhymes are sharp and swift


Manufacture poems to microphones, bones fracture
My rhymes are so powerful, they can break bones


Limited edition composition spark friction
My rhymes are unique and create a reaction


Non-fiction, the calm bomb keep your arm distant
My lyrics are truthful and powerful, so keep your distance


Zero tolerance, dominant intelligence
I have no patience for fools, my intelligence is unmatched


Wu original, true colors step from the melanin
We are the original Wu-Tang, our true colors come from within


The most high, most try, to get close by
Everyone wants to be close to greatness


And overthrow I, but choke, with they hopes up high
But they will fail in their attempt, as their hopes are unrealistic


I circulate the tri-state and vibrate beyond the Richter
My influence extends beyond the tri-state area and is felt strongly


Flies sense to flock when they spot this live nigga
When I'm on stage performing, the crowd swarms like flies to a light


The crowd seducer black your third eye before I lose ya
I am so captivating the crowd that I can temporarily blind them to reality


Verbal high I leave stars in the eyes of Medusa
My rhymes are so powerful they can turn those who oppose me to stone


Top ten, parley like Cochran, it's often
I am in the top ten of all rappers, I negotiate like a lawyer


Narrow margin, of your odds to dodge the marksman
Your chances of avoiding my lyrical attacks are slim


Murder rap, kill you soft like Roberta Flack
My rhymes are deadly, they will kill you softly like a Roberta Flack song


Words attack like a British bulldog, observe the stacks
My rhymes are powerful and relentless, you'd better notice or pay the price


Now all pay tribute to this entity
It's time to acknowledge the power of Wu-Tang Clan


A spark that surges through the undergrowth
We are a powerful force that is spreading through the music industry


Overwhelmin' the populace from the entry
Our impact is being felt by everyone who hears our music


The Wu-Tang Dynasty, has emerged
We are the new rulers of the music world


From this elite fleet
From our talented group


I was appointed to strike the vital nerve
I have been chosen to deliver the message that will resonate with the people


Mouths tend to utter and speak empty words
Most people talk a lot but say very little


Observe the magnetic attraction as we breathe
Our music is so powerful it draws people in


Seeds of MC's at these fake ass industry niggas
These industry players are not true MC's, they are imposters


Feed off, the chrome mic tend to squeeze off
They rely on their fancy equipment to create a sound


And spray, an array of shots
They fire off a barrage of rhymes


That travel downwind, just respect pyrhiffic pen
Their rhymes are basic and often unoriginal, they lack true artistry


As I send, the minds of the weak
My rhymes are powerful, they can inspire the weak to become strong


To rise and take power I blew tower-ing over the land
We are here to inspire and empower, to rise above and conquer


As we stand, expanding our cream
We are growing and expanding our success


A dollar to every grain of sand
Our wealth and influence is immeasurable


Let the mind use the physical as planned
We can accomplish anything we set our minds to


This is Beirut
This is a war zone, a place of danger and survival


Try to comprehend check out my new suit
You may underestimate me, but I am always one step ahead


Gods blend aim take fire pure destruction
We are powerful, godlike beings who can destroy our enemies


Dissappear from here, my year, drop the stupid LP's everywhere
Our music is so powerful, it will dominate the charts


Fallin' out the sky tall sniper
We are coming at our enemies from all angles


Raps by Cappadonna hit the countryside
My rhymes are spreading like wildfire


Poetry whirlpool, Rza and True collide
Our poetry is so powerful, it creates a whirlpool of emotions


We produce article exception to the rule
Our music is unique and defies all expectations


We the black men that struck oil, the hard boiled
We are powerful and successful, against all odds


Cats that made that Watergate thing go spoiled
We are powerful enough to bring down a president


The heavy-handed, locked down stranded with Cyrus
We are the most powerful, unstoppable force in the industry


Wu Pirates, sneak inside the club, low eyes
We are like pirates, sneaking into uncharted territories


Low down dirty, twelve thirty, night time crawlers
We work hard and are always on the move


Off-the-wallers, basketball gun brawlers
We are unconventional and unpredictable, we are warriors on the court and in the streets


Smoked out throw both fists for nine-seven
We are partying and celebrating our success in 1997


Slang reverend, put the best work in
We are the masters of slang, and we always deliver our best work


Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang, Wu, Tang
Representing Wu-Tang Clan


Oh baby, for heavens sake
This is a warning message that things are about to get serious




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Darryl Robert Hill, Elgin Evander Turner, Jason Hunter, Robert F. Diggs

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jaworskimiddleton8963

In the study of artistry.:
For heavens sake's
track #3.W.T.C.'s Fore Ever double C.D., imspired it...etc...
Metaphore, acronyms, and ah' similies are packed with these free-verse's, why, who; how has life been free-style? Style's aren't free although, A free-style is the verbatom, absolute truth, A free-versa is about giving you a rhyme or two, you might get a hyku, a lyric of the most known; half know, most don't know the half, because of confedentiality, most is suppose be unknown....etc...
The memo.:
(Keep it seperate!)
J.M.=Jaworski L. Aurthurr Middleton, or Trinity Mason.
Consultation.:(J.M.)
Honesty is the best policy.
Of Honest'Men Mngmt.-team, and the Street-teem.
We make a living off of honest'men.



@Jethrobro

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



All comments from YouTube:

@briancromartie3149

I know Wu Tang prides themselves as 9 emcess that can spit, but they should really think twice about letting Deck spit first. Dude is a monster on the mic.

@illyagardner8980

You ain't BULLSHITIN

@ihategoogle8893

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@dawolf856

Straight FACTS

@marcusbeatwise2859

The Deck verse here is up there with the best in Rap/Hip-hop history. The first few lines slay me every time. Wu Tang Forever!

@abab-cf3xv

4sure πŸ‘Œ

@jones192

Deck is just next level. The man was lyrical sniper.

@patstreater

This has to be top 5 hardest beats EVER!!

@gravitymusicproductiongrou260

Fuq yeah it is

@gravitymusicproductiongrou260

Bobby went digital on this album and no one ever knew itπŸŽΆπŸ‘

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