One Blood Under W (Feat Junior
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics


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Modern vampires of the city, hunting blood
Blood, blood, blood blood
You coulda from Rema, or ya come from Jungle
You coulda come from Fire House or
You come from Tower Hill
One blood, one blood, one blood

I was rollin', showin my age, unshaven
Rugged with my Timberland boots that paid
I walk with a slight lean from the weight of my heat
Givin' a green to shine infra-red beam
At the street traffic light recorders
Takin pictures of our corners
Cameras on the side of the buildings, we destroy 'em
The Chameleon throws cream to children, out the window
We movin' in unmarked vans, disguised as a light tan
With plastic faces and rubber hands
Fuck fame, I shoot a hole in a 50 cent piece to test my aim
How dare you call the Gods in vain
Not knowin' the seriousness of this and why I came
To Earth, feet first
I dare you lion tame to the beat of the drum
No questionin' to the session, I walk with gun
The magnum'll bust his head from many directions unknown
Another statistic, change the ballistics
On the nozzle, make em goggle and swallow
Scrape the craters of the brain for data
Old scriptures on withered paper
Beginnin take shape and form
When the Gods get on it and crash your college dorm

You coulda come from uptown, or you come from downtown
You coulda come from outta town, or you come from 'round town
One blood, one blood, one blood
The fussing and fighting
The tribal war, racial war
Cause blood, blood

Now verse 2, even more deadly than the first
Unrehearsed raw footage part 2 for you
I give this dedication, project elimination
He's a burnt offering, nothing up my sleeve
I'm just vanishin with the vanishin cream
Here's jewels to live by
Identify before you enter and can't leave with weed
Fuck that, we waste no time in search of those who can't breathe
A bomb only has one time to explode
When I break I'm takin' everything
Turn the city streets to Dusty Rhodes
Behold this return of the Invincible Tone
Rude like Governor Tuse and King Toustume
Who gave the order to bust 'em?
Don't ask this is Genuine Draft
Blueprint ultimate legit sting international, stone love classical
Comin' back, to attack in black fatigue
Wu-Tang and Junior Reid

You coulda come from Lebanon, or ya come from Iran
You coulda come from China, or ya come from Japan
One blood, one blood, one blood

You coulda come from uptown, or ya come from down south
You coulda come from outta town, or ya come from 'round town
One blood, one blood, one blood
The fussing and fighting
Tribal war, racial war
'Cause blood, blood, blood

Mothers fighting daughters every day
Fathers fighting sons
Sisters hating sisters
Rappers getting murdered, every day
You coulda come from Lima, or come from Georgia
You coulda come fire outside or come from Hawaii
One blood, one blood, one blood
You coulda come from Brook-a-lyn, or you come from Bronx
You coulda come from queens, or ya come from Jersey
One blood, one blood, one blood
You coulda come from Long Island, or ya come from Philly




You coulda from Canada, or ya from from over south
One blood, one blood, one blood

Overall Meaning

The Wu-Tang Clan's song "One Blood Under W" is a powerful commentary on the senseless violence and tribal wars that have plagued humanity throughout history. The song begins with the haunting line, "Modern vampires of the city, hunting blood," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "one blood" emphasizes the fact that despite our differences, we are all connected as human beings.


The first verse describes a gritty urban landscape filled with violence and paranoia. The singer walks with a "slight lean" from the weight of his gun, and he describes destroying cameras and moving in unmarked vans. He is a warrior, ready to defend his identity and his people with deadly force. The verse ends with a challenge to those who would call upon the gods in vain, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.


The second verse is even more confrontational, with references to "project elimination" and "rudeness." The singer describes himself as "invincible," ready to take on anyone who challenges him. He also references the Wu-Tang Clan's partnership with Junior Reid, a Jamaican reggae artist whose vocals are heard throughout the song. The nationalist message of the song is emphasized by the references to different countries and regions, from Lebanon and Iran to Brook-a-lyn and the Bronx.


Overall, "One Blood Under W" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges us to look beyond our tribal affiliations and recognize our common humanity.


Line by Line Meaning

Modern vampires of the city, hunting blood
People in the city who crave and seek blood like vampires


Blood, blood, blood blood
Repetition of the word blood to emphasize the theme of the song


You coulda from Rema, or ya come from Jungle
Regardless of where someone comes from, they are still part of the same human race


You coulda come from Fire House or
No matter where someone originates or lives, they are all human beings


You come from Tower Hill
Different backgrounds and origins don't matter when people have the same blood and humanity


One blood, one blood, one blood
No matter where someone comes from, they are still part of the same human race


I was rollin', showin my age, unshaven
The singer is describing his appearance - driving around looking older with facial hair


Rugged with my Timberland boots that paid
The artist is wearing expensive boots but still has a rugged appearance


I walk with a slight lean from the weight of my heat
The artist is carrying a gun which causes him to walk with a slight tilt


Givin' a green to shine infra-red beam
The artist is using money to take care of his weapon by adding a green laser sight


At the street traffic light recorders
The singer is talking about the cameras that record traffic lights and intersections


Takin pictures of our corners
The artist is referring to the cameras that take pictures of the surroundings, possibly to document the neighborhoods


Cameras on the side of the buildings, we destroy 'em
The singer and his crew destroy the cameras because they don't want to be surveilled


The Chameleon throws cream to children, out the window
The singer uses the word chameleon to refer to himself, and he throws money to children from his vehicle


We movin' in unmarked vans, disguised as a light tan
The singer and his crew travel in unmarked vans that are painted to look like light-colored vehicles


With plastic faces and rubber hands
The artist and his crew wear masks and gloves to avoid being identified


Fuck fame, I shoot a hole in a 50 cent piece to test my aim
The artist is not interested in fame, and he tests his shooting skills by shooting at a 50 cent coin


How dare you call the Gods in vain
The singer is challenging anyone who falsely calls themselves a god or claims to be divine


Not knowin' the seriousness of this and why I came
People who make false claims about being a god or divine are not taking the matter seriously


To Earth, feet first
The artist is saying that he was born on Earth just like everyone else


I dare you lion tame to the beat of the drum
The artist challenges anyone to try to tame a lion to the beat of a drum


No questionin' to the session, I walk with gun
The artist carries a gun at all times and is ready for any situation that may arise


The magnum'll bust his head from many directions unknown
The singer's magnum gun can shoot someone from various angles without them realizing where the shot came from


Another statistic, change the ballistics
A reference to gun violence and how each shooting becomes just another statistic


On the nozzle, make em goggle and swallow
The singer is saying that the nozzle of his gun will leave someone gaping and in shock


Scrape the craters of the brain for data
The singer might remove someone's skull to gather information from their brain


Old scriptures on withered paper
The singer is referring to old and important documents that are slowly decaying


Beginnin take shape and form
The artist is hinting at the idea of reconstructing the past by piecing old artifacts together


When the Gods get on it and crash your college dorm
The artist is saying that a powerful entity will eventually expose the truth about what happened in a particular college dorm room


The fussing and fighting
Refers to conflict between people


The tribal war, racial war
The conflict that is happening between different ethnic groups and races


Cause blood, blood
The result of the conflict is bloodshed


Now verse 2, even more deadly than the first
The second verse of the song is even more intense than the first


Unrehearsed raw footage part 2 for you
The artist is describing the song as a raw, unfiltered continuation of the first verse


I give this dedication, project elimination
The singer is dedicating the rest of the song to eliminating a certain project that is harmful or dangerous


He's a burnt offering, nothing up my sleeve
The artist is saying that his adversary is already defeated, and he doesn't have to hide any tricks


I'm just vanishin with the vanishin cream
The singer is escaping with the ill-gotten gains


Here's jewels to live by
The singer is offering advice or wisdom to the listener


Identify before you enter and can't leave with weed
The singer is warning people to identify themselves before entering an area with marijuana, so they don't get stuck there


Fuck that, we waste no time in search of those who can't breathe
The artist doesn't waste time searching for people who can't handle themselves


A bomb only has one time to explode
Once a bomb goes off, there's no turning back


When I break I'm takin' everything
The singer is saying that when he is ready to act, he is going all out


Turn the city streets to Dusty Rhodes
The singer is referencing a wrestler and is saying that he will cause chaos and destruction


Behold this return of the Invincible Tone
The artist is introducing himself as the invincible or unbeatable one


Rude like Governor Tuse and King Toustume
The artist is comparing himself to two powerful individuals


Who gave the order to bust 'em?
The artist is asking who authorized the attack


Don't ask this is Genuine Draft
The singer is saying that this is not a copy or imitation, but is an original creation


Blueprint ultimate legit sting international, stone love classical
The artist is saying that the attack is carefully planned and is a perfect representation of his craft


Comin' back, to attack in black fatigue
The singer is saying that he will return to continue his attacks while wearing black military clothing


Wu-Tang and Junior Reid
A reference to two groups/artists who worked together on the song


Mothers fighting daughters every day
Families are struggling and individuals are fighting with each other


Fathers fighting sons
More family conflict between fathers and sons


Sisters hating sisters
Sibling rivalry and hatred is present


Rappers getting murdered, every day
Rappers are being killed at an alarming rate


You coulda come from Lima, or come from Georgia
Different geographical locations and backgrounds are irrelevant when it comes to human blood


You coulda come fire outside or come from Hawaii
The origin of a person or their past is not important when it comes to their humanity


You coulda come from Brook-a-lyn, or you come from Bronx
Different neighborhoods and areas are irrelevant when people share the same blood


You coulda come from queens, or ya come from Jersey
Where a person comes from does not define their identity as a human being


You coulda come from Long Island, or ya come from Philly
Different places of origin are not important when everyone has the same basic human characteristics


You coulda from Canada, or ya from from over south
No matter where someone is from, they are part of the human race


One blood, one blood, one blood
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the idea that everyone shares the same basic characteristics and humanity


The fussing and fighting
People quarreling and arguing


Tribal war, racial war
The conflict and tension between different ethnic groups and races


'Cause blood, blood, blood
The end result of conflict and violence is bloodshed




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MONTY NORMAN, JUNIOR REID, ELGIN TURNER

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