Life Changes )
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics

Peace to the God, peace dog.
Greetings and respect to the higher power and fellow human being.

Pull out a little liquor,
Opening a bottle of alcohol.

Shame on a nigga, I heard the reapa' done came to get'cha.
Expressing disappointment in a person for succumbing to a negative fate or outcome.

So I done copped this fifth a, vodka, and in ya honor
Purchasing alcohol to drink as a tribute to someone.

I grown this fetish for loose ladies and baby mommas.
Developing a desire for promiscuity and relationships with women who have children.

Some say it's bad Karma, what you do, Man it come back on ya
Acknowledging that negative actions can result in consequences or bad luck.

Music gotta support them crack corners
Recognizing the struggle and hardship of those dealing with drug addiction and poverty.

Now Imma swallow this whole bottle for Ol' Dirty
Drinking an entire bottle of alcohol in honor of the deceased rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard.

Damn it hurts me, I hate it when brothers go early.
Expressing sadness and frustration when someone dies young or prematurely.

I'll go through life pretending, That time will change the ending
Living life with the illusion that the final outcome can be altered or influenced by one's actions or beliefs.

Word to my son he gone remember you, Rubbin' on a statue in his lab that resemble you and what it meant to Wu.
Reminiscing on the deceased person's impact and legacy, and how they will be remembered through memorials or tributes.

Us formin' like a family, you just blew, You was the chess piece on the board that made us look true.
Reflecting on how the departed person was integral to the group and how their absence is felt.

Watchin' ya pen swish, you loved fryin' kingfish, You da pearl in the ocean, I'm up on the land pissed.
Recalling the unique talents and passions of the individual who has passed away, and feeling a sense of anger or frustration about their loss.

Now you movin' more prestigious. Me? Hittin' the streets, I know it's real, guess I slept with the black Jesus.
Contrasting the deceased person's current, elevated state with the struggles of those still living. Contemplating the concept of mortality and spirituality.

I became weak when I heard that his body expired. It was hard for me to believe that my brother retired.
Reacting with shock and disbelief to the news of someone's death or passing.

Suddenly the clock stopped and the room started spinnin', How can he walk off the field durin' the first innin'?
Feeling disoriented and upset by the abrupt end of someone's life or career.

I cried like a baby on the way to his pace of death, Hate not bein' there the minutes before he left.
Expressing sadness and regret for not being present during someone's final moments.

Now I'm in the booth 10 feet from where he lay dead, I think about him on this song and what he might have said.
Creating a piece of art or music to commemorate the individual who has passed away, and considering how they might have reacted to it.

When I first heard the word I needed air to clear my head. I know you didn't say what I thought you said, my brother's dead, you crazy.
Reacting to the shocking news of someone's death in a state of disbelief and anger.

Another dirty prank to get the family cranked up, niggas shouldn't play like that. I know how you feel god, but it's real, And I still can't believe, and my heart still grieves the loss,
Expressing frustration and sadness at the reality of someone's death, even though it may seem inconceivable or unreal at first.

Ason Unique loved wine and fine women, We singin' on tour ooo baby we like it raw.
Remembering the departed person's passions and interests, and celebrating them through music or storytelling.

I popped a bottle on your ?? dog, tried hard not to cry. I still can't hide the scars, And I still ask why to God, Alalyzin' ya form, as I stood ther beside ya moms.
Drinking alcohol in memory of someone who has passed away, while feeling emotional and reflective about their life and legacy.

And I share the blame, cuz you was callin' for help kid Shoulda, coulda, woulda, had the time, I was selfish.
Feeling guilt and responsibility for not being there to support or help someone who was struggling before they passed away.

I carry on your struggle, each day it really hurts me, I really miss you Russel, hope you forgive me Dirty.
Using the memory of the individual who has passed away as inspiration to continue fighting for their ideals or values. Expressing the desire for forgiveness or reconciliation for any past wrongs.

Ah, man, how do I say goodbye? It's always the good ones that have to die. It's hard to live without you, God. I said no doubt you, when you said that the passion of Christ was all about you.
Struggling with the difficulty of saying farewell to someone who was important or valued. Reflecting on spirituality and the idea of a higher power while grappling with the loss.

From the God-mobile, to ?? to Brownsville Florida to Ohio, to Portlan to Park Hill.
Listing various locations and places that hold significance to the departed individual or the group as a whole.

You interrupt the Grammy's, said Wu for the kids, Took four five shots when they rushed in your crib ?? Crack ya ribs, cops shot ya whip, You been chased by the pigs on a four year bid Crashed cars, still came out without a scar,
Recalling various incidents from the departed person's life, and marveling at their tenacity and endurance despite the adversity they faced.

They try to keep your free spirit trapped in a jar, So you'll keep your mouth shut, And won't tell the world who's who and what's what, and prolly go nuts. How we treat them hoes? How we treat them hoes . . .
Examining notions of power, freedom, and control, while grappling with the idea of how to honor someone's memory and legacy. Reflecting on social issues and inequalities that the individual cared about in life.

Mistakes behind me, cast shadows to remind me.
Acknowledging past faults or failures, and recognizing how they continue to have an impact on the present and future.

Can't Pretend. Someday it got to come to an end. But Imma keep right here dog. Real close to my heart
Facing the inevitability of death or loss, but preserving the memory and legacy of those who have passed away and holding them dearly.