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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Got Your Money
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics
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I dedicate this to all the pretty girls
To all the pretty girls...to oh...
All the pretty girl in the world
And the ugly girls too
But to me your pretty anyway baby.
You give me your number
You act like your pussy don't interrupt
I don't have no trouble with you fuckin' me
But I have a little problem with you not fuckin' me
Baby you know I'm a take care of you
Cause you say you got my baby & I know it ain't true.
Is it a good thing?? No, it's bad bitch
For good or worse, makes you switch
So I walk on over with my Cristal
Bitch ass niggas put away your pistols
Dirty won't be havin' it in this house
Cause bitch I'll cripple your style
Now that you heard my calmin' voice
Couldn't get another nigga, hoochie won't get moist
If you want to look good & not be bummy
Girl you better give me that money.
CHORUS: [x2]
Hey, dirty, baby I Got Your Money
Don't you worry
I said hey, baby I Got Your Money.
Yo, so I glanced at the girl girl glanced at me
I whispered in her ear "You wanna be with me?"
You want to look pretty though in my video
Ol' Dirty on the hat & I let you all know
Just dance like your caught up in the Holy Ghost trance
If you stop, I'm a put the killer ants in your pants
I'm the ODB as you can see
FBI, don't you be watchin' me
I don't want no problem 'cause I'll put you down
In the ground where you can not be found
I'm just Dirt Dog tryin' to make some money
So give me my streaks & give me my honey
Radio's play this all day every day
Recognize I'm a fool & you lovin' me
None of you, nuh, better look at me funny
Nuh, you know my name now give me my money.
CHROUS x2
Sing it
Sing it girls...
Just shake it right now!
If Dirty want his money I think ya'll should give him his money
That's how I like girl
Sexy, sexy, sexy,
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Sexy, sexy, sexy
Sexy, sexy, sexy.
Yo, yo, nigga playin' in the club like this all night
Bitches put your ass out & let me hold it tight
You lookin' at my wrist sayin' "It's so nice!"
The price fits the diamonds, shinin' in disco lights
You better help me solve my problem
Or I'm a get this money & rob them
Lucky dog when I won the lotto
Ran up my cards for carryin' raw loads
Well hold on now you can call me Dirty
And then lift up your skirt
And if you want some of this dirty
God made dirt & dirt bust your ass
Stop annoying me, yeah I play my music loud
Take the bastard Old Dirty to move the crowd
They said he had his dick in his mouth
Eddie Murphy taught me that back at the house
Now give me my money.
CHORUS repeats fading out
The lyrics of Wu-Tang Clan's song, "Got Your Money," describe the artist's desire for a girl and his frustration with her refusal to sleep with him. However, the tone of the song is lighthearted and playful, with humorous lines that showcase Ol' Dirty Bastard's unique and eccentric personality. The chorus of the song, "Hey, dirty, baby I Got Your Money. Don't you worry. I said hey, baby I Got Your Money," is a memorable and catchy hook that emphasizes the song's fun, danceable vibe.
The first verse of the song sees Ol' Dirty Bastard asking for the girl's phone number and expressing his interest in her, but he also mentions that he has a problem with her not wanting to sleep with him. He claims that he will take care of her, but he also doubts that the baby she claims to have is his. The second verse sees Ol' Dirty Bastard trying to convince the girl to appear in his music video, promising to make her look pretty. He then warns the FBI not to watch him, and declares that he is just trying to make money.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features a sample of "I Will Love You" by the singer Andrea Martin. The melody of Martin's song forms the basis of the chorus of "Got Your Money," and Ol' Dirty Bastard's vocals are layered over it. Another interesting fact is that "Got Your Money" was one of the most successful singles of Ol' Dirty Bastard's career, reaching the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Another interesting fact is that "Got Your Money" was featured in the 2008 film Step Brothers, starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. The song played during a scene in which the characters Dale and Brennan sing karaoke together. Additionally, the music video for "Got Your Money" featured several wrestlers, including Chyna and Chris Jericho.
The chords for "Got Your Money" are not known, as the song primarily features samples and electronic beats. However, the chorus could be played with a simple three-chord progression in the key of C major: C, G, and F.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Baby
The start of a love song dedicated to all the beautiful girls in the world.
I dedicate this to all the pretty girls
The singer is dedicating the song to all the beautiful girls in the world.
To all the pretty girls...to oh...
The song is dedicated to both pretty and ugly girls, but to the singer, all girls are pretty.
All the pretty girl in the world
The singer is acknowledging that there are beautiful girls all around the world.
And the ugly girls too
The singer acknowledges that there are also girls who are not necessarily pretty, but they are still beautiful in their own way.
But to me your pretty anyway baby.
The singer is expressing that to him, all girls are pretty, regardless of what they might think of themselves.
You give me your number
The singer is referring to a girl giving him her phone number.
I call you up
The singer is saying that he will call the girl on the phone after receiving her number.
You act like your pussy don't interrupt
The singer thinks that the girl is playing hard to get and doesn't want to be too interested in him.
I don't have no trouble with you fuckin' me
The singer is okay with the idea of having sex with the girl.
But I have a little problem with you not fuckin' me
The singer is expressing his frustration that the girl isn't showing interest in him sexually.
Baby you know I'm a take care of you
The singer is saying that he will take care of the girl if they become involved with each other.
Cause you say you got my baby & I know it ain't true.
The singer is suggesting that the girl is claiming to have his baby, but he knows that it's not true.
Is it a good thing?? No, it's bad bitch
The singer is asking if the current situation is good, to which he answers it's bad.
For good or worse, makes you switch
The singer is acknowledging that things change over time, for better or worse.
So I walk on over with my Cristal
The singer is walking over to the girl's location with his champagne.
Bitch ass niggas put away your pistols
The singer is telling gangsters to put away their guns.
Dirty won't be havin' it in this house
The singer is warning that he won't allow any violence in his presence.
Cause bitch I'll cripple your style
The singer knows that he can intimidate gangsters and ruin their reputation.
Now that you heard my calmin' voice
The singer's calm voice is a contrast to what he just said, that he won't tolerate any violence.
Couldn't get another nigga, hoochie won't get moist
The singer thinks that the girl won't be attracted to any other man like she is to him.
If you want to look good & not be bummy
The singer is suggesting that the girl needs to dress well and take care of herself.
Girl you better give me that money.
The singer is requesting that the girl give him money.
Hey, dirty, baby I Got Your Money
The chorus is sung, reminding the singer that he has the girl's money.
Don't you worry
The singer is telling the girl not to worry about the money.
Yo, so I glanced at the girl girl glanced at me
The singer makes eye contact with the girl.
I whispered in her ear 'You wanna be with me?'
The singer asks the girl if she wants to be with him.
You want to look pretty though in my video
The singer wants the girl to look good for his music video.
Ol' Dirty on the hat & I let you all know
The singer is going to wear a hat that says 'Ol' Dirty', which is his pseudonym.
Just dance like your caught up in the Holy Ghost trance
The singer wants the girl to dance like she's in a trance.
If you stop, I'm a put the killer ants in your pants
The singer is threatening the girl to keep dancing or he'll put ants in her pants.
I'm the ODB as you can see
The singer is referring to himself as ODB, his pseudonym.
FBI, don't you be watchin' me
The singer is saying that he doesn't want the FBI to monitor him.
I don't want no problem 'cause I'll put you down
The singer is threatening anyone who gets in his way.
In the ground where you can not be found
The singer is saying that he'll kill anyone and hide their body where it can't be found.
I'm just Dirt Dog tryin' to make some money
The singer is referring to himself as Dirt Dog, another pseudonym.
So give me my streaks & give me my honey
The singer is demanding his money and love.
Radio's play this all day every day
The singer knows that his song is being played frequently on the radio.
Recognize I'm a fool & you lovin' me
The singer acknowledges that he might be considered a fool, but the girl still loves him.
None of you, nuh, better look at me funny
The singer is warning people not to look at him the wrong way.
Nuh, you know my name now give me my money.
The singer is reminding people that he is known as ODB and demands his money.
If Dirty want his money I think ya'll should give him his money
The singer is threatening people to give him his money.
You better help me solve my problem
The singer is asking for help to solve his problem of not having his money.
Or I'm a get this money & rob them
The singer is threatening to steal the money if he doesn't receive it.
Lucky dog when I won the lotto
The singer is referring to himself as a lucky dog when he won the lottery.
Ran up my cards for carryin' raw loads
The singer spent a lot of money on drugs.
Well hold on now you can call me Dirty
The singer's nickname is Dirty.
And then lift up your skirt
The singer is asking the girl to lift up her skirt.
And if you want some of this dirty
The singer is asking the girl if she wants to be with him.
God made dirt & dirt bust your ass
The singer is saying that he is humble despite his fame and fortune.
Stop annoying me, yeah I play my music loud
The singer is telling people to stop bothering him while he listens to loud music.
Take the bastard Old Dirty to move the crowd
The singer is saying that he has the ability to influence and attract a large crowd.
They said he had his dick in his mouth
The singer is referencing a rumor that was spread about him.
Eddie Murphy taught me that back at the house
The singer is saying that he learned from comedian Eddie Murphy to ignore rumors about him.
Now give me my money.
The singer is demanding his money.
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peterkipchumba3971
RIP ODB. His style can't be replicated
@rawdrizzy
Ol Dirty I watch the documentary when you got locked up the whole team should have had been there for you R.I.P
@nocomment1469
Except his stupid son is pretend to be ODB
@danielbrealey2924
@@rawdrizzy Agreed!!!
@PreDopeTV
He's not pretending to be ODB, he's as authentically close to an ODB as we're going to get. He's doing his own thing as Young Dirty Bastard
@OttomanZC
@@PreDopeTV He's not doing his own thing, he trying to be his father, but he is not real enough
@marccoleman2029
I wish ODB had lived long enough to see his joint being used to sell washing machines
@Screaminmyear
I just saw that damn commercial lol
@kiaamida4105
I just saw that commercial🤬
@trevorgolding9200
I’m glad his estate made some money, but I hate it when they use my favorite old school funky jams to sell lame-ass widgets in ads.