Wolves )
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics


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[George Clinton]
A fox hes got a fox.
Mr. Wolf, hes the guy
Who ran the woods and ate Grandma
But a dog is a dog is a dog is a dog
Unlike the wolf, who made a widower of Grandma

[U-God]
Yo,
Must I flex my cash, to sex your ass
I wet the ave, when I set my path
The vette' don't crash I'm built to long last
Grab my money clip I hit the bong fast
Earn my respect, my checks they better cash
Finger on the trigger wit my nigga Fred Glass
Knuckles is brass, start snuffin you fast
Jumpin outta cabs, grabbin money bags
Next shot go right through your hover craft
You do the math my answer tounge slash
When will ya learn its the return of Shaft
The genuine thriller, the Miller Draft
My force might blur, the Porsche will purr
The apple martini of course its stirred
Ill do the honor, the Shaolin bomber, sharpskin armor, Ill bring the drama

[Chorus (1x)]
[George Clinton]
A fox hes got a fox.
Mr. Wolf, hes the guy
Who ran the woods and ate Grandma
But a dog is a dog is a dog is a dog
Unlike the wolf, who made a widower of Grandma

[Verse 2]
[Method Man]

Damn, deficatin on the map, Wu-Tang takin it back, no fakin in the rap
How real is that, you niggas hatin on the fact, that the kid is blazin on this track and hatin on em back
My doe stacked up wit O's, who the mack duckin po po's blowin smoke goes in the 'Lac
To be exact, don't want no hassle wit the stack, in the big apple, we aint ridin apples in the back, yea, its all grillin, how the fuck ya'll feelin, non-stop park killin, on the block we was killin em
The arch villans, when the blood start spillin, any stuck start squealin, body bags we was fillin em
Yea, now I got it in the smash, a ounce ya man wanted and a llama in the dash
Me and my comrades followin the cash, and livin everyday like tomorrow is the last

[Chorus (1x)]

[George Clinton]
A fox hes got a fox.
Mr. Wolf, hes the guy
Who ran the woods and ate Grandma
But a dog is a dog is a dog is a dog
Unlike the wolf, who made a widower of Grandma

[George Clinton]
I'm like the savior dog to ya baby when your lost down in the snow
Like a coyote out in the desert
When the first will never go, and the wolf, they never go

[Verse 3]
[Gza]

Yo,
Would you recognize a jewel for what it is when you see it
Or would you take it for somethin else and get toed the fuck up
Men come together for the common cause
To beat your ass just because
Theres a line he don't cross offending the boss
While of course his one selecting through your head shot
I'm back in the yard again the bars callin
15 sets of this will have you swollen
Ladies like "damn papa you lookin right, I'd love to give you some of this pussy and ima dike"
I write when the energy's right and spark friction
DJ cuttin it spinnin it back mixin
Great pop knock tickin, poetry description, for the motion picture reenactment, activate a higher Assassian keep it classic
Rap evolution every black yo pass that

[Chorus (1x)]
[George Clinton]

A fox hes got a fox.
Mr. Wolf, hes the guy
Who ran the woods and ate Grandma
But a dog is a dog is a dog is a dog
Unlike the wolf, who made a widower of Grandma

[George Clinton]
I'm like the savior dog to ya baby when your lost down in the snow




Like a coyote out in the desert
When the first will never go, and the wolf, they never go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wu-Tang Clan's "Wolves" discuss the themes of power, rivalry, and strength. The chorus of the song talks about the difference between a dog and a wolf – the dog being loyal and protective, while the wolf is fierce and dangerous. U-God's verse emphasizes his financial superiority and toughness, while Method Man's verse talks about the brutality and violence that the Wu-Tang Clan inflicts on their enemies. Gza's verse delves into the idea of recognizing value and skill in oneself and others, and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's beliefs.


Through the use of animal metaphors, the song "Wolves" explores the tension between different forms of power and strength. The message of the chorus is that while wolves might be powerful and impressive, they can also be dangerous and destructive. In contrast, dogs might seem weaker, but they are loyal and protective. Similarly, the Wu-Tang Clan members are powerful, but they also recognize the importance of staying connected with each other and their community.


Line by Line Meaning

A fox hes got a fox.
A fox possesses another fox.


Mr. Wolf, hes the guy
Mr. Wolf is the individual being referred to.


Who ran the woods and ate Grandma
Mr. Wolf created havoc in the woods and personally harmed Grandma.


But a dog is a dog is a dog is a dog
Dogs all have similar characteristics and behavior.


Unlike the wolf, who made a widower of Grandma
In contrast to the wolf, Grandma's husband died because of the wolf's actions.


Must I flex my cash, to sex your ass
Do I need to flaunt my wealth to engage in sexual activity with you?


I wet the ave, when I set my path
When I follow my chosen course, I leave my mark on the avenue.


The vette' don't crash I'm built to long last
My Corvette will not have an accident because it is well-built and durable.


Grab my money clip I hit the bong fast
I quickly smoke marijuana after obtaining my money.


Earn my respect, my checks they better cash
To earn my respect, you need to make sure my checks do not bounce.


Finger on the trigger wit my nigga Fred Glass
I have my finger on the trigger with my friend Fred Glass.


Knuckles is brass, start snuffin you fast
I will punch you quickly and forcefully.


Jumpin outta cabs, grabbin money bags
I am quickly taking money bags and jumping out of taxis.


Next shot go right through your hover craft
The next shot will penetrate your hovercraft directly.


You do the math my answer tounge slash
Do the calculations yourself, I will respond harshly.


When will ya learn its the return of Shaft
Get used to it - Shaft has returned.


The genuine thriller, the Miller Draft
I am the true thriller, and I enjoy drinking Miller Draft beer.


My force might blur, the Porsche will purr
My force may be hard to see, but my Porsche will make a soft sound.


The apple martini of course, its stirred
The apple martini is obviously stirred.


Ill do the honor, the Shaolin bomber, sharpskin armor, Ill bring the drama
I will take care of everything and be responsible for causing excitement as the Shaolin bomber, wearing protective armor.


Damn, deficatin on the map, Wu-Tang takin it back, no fakin in the rap
Wu-Tang is reclaiming the territory and staying true to their style of rap.


How real is that, you n****s hatin on the fact, that the kid is blazin on this track and hatin on em back
How true is it that you guys are upset that I'm doing well on this track and retaliating against any hate directed towards me.


My doe stacked up wit O's, who the mack duckin po po's blowin smoke goes in the 'Lac
I have a lot of money and drugs, avoiding police officers while smoking weed in my Cadillac.


To be exact, don't want no hassle wit the stack, in the big apple, we aint ridin apples in the back, yea, it's all grillin, how the f*** ya'll feelin, non-stop park killin, on the block we was killin em
To be precise, I do not want any issues with my money. In NYC, we don't take taxis like fruits. We are always in conflict with our rivals, dominating the parks and streets.


The arch villains, when the blood start spillin, any stuck start squealin, body bags we was fillin em
We are the top bad guys, making bodies count whenever violence breaks out, forcing even the wounded to confess.


Yea, now I got it in the smash, a ounce ya man wanted and a llama in the dash
Now that I have accomplished it, I finished a request for an ounce of drugs and concealed my firearm in my car's dashboard.


Me and my comrades followin the cash, and livin everyday like tomorrow is the last
Me and my crew are chasing money and living recklessly as if there's no tomorrow.


Would you recognize a jewel for what it is when you see it
If you saw something valuable, would you know what it was?


Or would you take it for somethin else and get toed the f*** up
Would you mistakenly identify it, resulting in being beaten up?


Men come together for the common cause, to beat your ass just because
Guys join forces without a clear cause, just to hurt you for no reason.


Theres a line he don't cross offending the boss
There's a point where you can't break the rules, even if it upsets your boss.


While of course his one selecting through your head shot
While, of course, he is picking which part of your head to shoot through.


I'm back in the yard again the bars callin
I'm back in prison and the bars are calling to me.


15 sets of this will have you swollen
Doing this workout 15 times will make you sore and swollen.


Ladies like 'damn papa you lookin right, I'd love to give you some of this ***** and ima dike'
Women find me attractive and want to have sexual relations with me, even though they're lesbian.


I write when the energy's right and spark friction
I write when I feel inspired and to create controversy.


DJ cuttin it spinnin it back mixin
The DJ is scratching and mixing the music.


Great pop knock tickin, poetry description, for the motion picture reenactment, activate a higher Assassian keep it classic
My rhymes are akin to a great film score, igniting the imagination and creating a lethal assassin. My style is timeless.


Rap evolution every black yo pass that
Pass my music to every African-American person as we move rap music forward.


I'm like the savior dog to ya baby when your lost down in the snow
I'll rescue your baby when they're lost in a snowy area.


Like a coyote out in the desert
Like a coyote surviving alone in a barren land.


When the first will never go, and the wolf, they never go
While others may not persist or succeed, I will never give up and will always survive, unlike the wolf.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, ELGIN EVANDER TURNER, GEORGE JR. CLINTON, LAMONT HAWKINS, ROBERT F. DIGGS

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John E

U-God is amazing. The fact that U-God is generally seen as one of the weaker members of Wu, only proves how extremely high the level of talent in the group is.

John E

I feel this song is mad underappreciated and overlooked.

gardensofthegods

I don't really remember getting hardly any airplay back in the day... but it's definitely a great modern classic that will always sound as good now as it did the first time you heard it... they don't write music like this nowadays

gucci the 9

definitely, I wish it stayed highly relevant for longer.

Gino Novak

Facts

Danny Knighten

Facts!! I’m still here in 2021 still banging this

Anonymous The General

Agreed

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gardensofthegods

You know this is a great modern classic because it sounds as good now as the first time you heard it years ago... and it never gets old.. they're not writing music like this now a days .. or like criminology .

gardensofthegods

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Los Aguilar

We TRULY ARE BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO HEAR WU!!!! PEACE TO ALL MY REAL WU HEADS!! WU TANG POR VIDA!!!

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