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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Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber Pt. 2
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics
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Now hoods on the right, wild for the night
Punks in the back, c'mon and attract to what
Clan in da front, let your feet stomp
Niggaz on the left, brag shit to death
Hoods on the right, wild for the night
Punks in the back, c'mon and attract to what
Ahem, check it, yo
GOOD MORNING VIETNAM!
Yeah, good morning to all you motherfuckin notty-headed niggaz
Word to the camoflouge large niggaz
Bitch niggaz fuckin my body
Bring that fuckin meth in here
Yo yo yo yo
Now we gonna drink some good Nightrain
Champion gear that I rock, you get your boots knocked
Then attack you like a pit that lock shit DOWN
As I come and freaks the sound, hardcore
but giving you more and more, like ding!
Nah shorty, get you open like six packs
Killer Bees attack, flippin what, murder one, phat tracks
A'ight? I kick it like a Night Flite!
Word life, I get that ass while I'm fulla spite!
Check the method from Bedrock, cause I rock ya head to bed
Just like rockin what? Twin glocks!
Shake the ground while my beats just break you down
Raw sound, we going to war right now
So, yo, bombin
We Usually Take All Niggaz Garments
Save ya breath before I bomb it
I be that insane nigga from the psycho ward
I'm on the trigger, plus I got the Wu-Tang sword
So how you figure that you can even fuck with mine?
Hey, yo, RZA! Hit me with that shit one time!
And pull a foul, niggaz save the beef on the cow
I'm milkin this ho, this is MY show, tical
The FUCK you wanna do? More than Spike Lee's Do
I'm like a sniper, hyper off the ginseng root
PLO style, buddha monks with the owls
So who's the fucking man? Meth-Tical
On the chessbox
Yo, yeah, yo
I leave the mic in body bags, my rap style has
The force to leave you lost, like the tribe of Shabazz
Murderous material, made by a madman
It's the mic wrecker, Inspector, bad man
From the bad lands of the killer, rap fanatic
Representing with the skill that's iller
Dare to compare, get pierced just like an ear
The zoo-we-do-wop-bop strictly hardware
Armed and geared cause I just broke out the prison
Charged by the system - for murdering the rhythm!
Now, lo and behold, another deadly episode
Bound to catch another fuckin charge when I explode
Slammin a hype-ass verse til ya head burst
I ramshack dead in the track, and that's that
Rap assassin, fastin, quick to blast and hardrock
I ran up in spots like Fort Knox!
I'm hot, top notch, Ghost thinks with logic
Flashback's how I attacked your whole project
I'm raw, I'm rugged and raw! I repeat, if I die
My seed'll be ill like me
Approachin me, you out of respect, chops ya neck
I get vexed, like crashing up a phat-ass Lex'
So clear the way, make way, yo! Open the cage
Peace, I'm out, jettin like a runaway slave
Yo
Ya gettin stripped from ya garments, boy, run ya jewels
While the meth got me open like falopian tubes
I bring death to a snake when he least expect
Ain't a damn thing changed, boy, Protect Ya Neck
Ruler Zig Zag, Zig-Allah jam is fatal
Quick to stick my Wu-Tang sword right through ya navel
Suspenseful, plus bein bought through my utensil
The pencil, I break strong winds up against your
Abbot, that run up through your county like the Maverick
Caps through the tablets, I gots to make the fabrics
Are you, uh, ah, uh
Are you a warrior? Killer? Slicin shit like a samurah
The Ol' Dirty Bastard VUNDABAH
Ol' Dirty clan of terrorists
Comin atcha ass like a sorceress, shootin' that PISS!
Niggaz be gettin on my fuckin nerves
Rhymes they be kickin make me wanna kick they fuckin ass to the curb
I got funky fresh, like the old specialist
A carrier, messenger, bury ya
This experience is for the whole experience
Let it be applied, and THEN DROP THAT SCIENCE
My my my
My Clan is thick like plaster
Bust ya, slash ya
Slit a nigga back like a Dutch Master Killer
Style jumped off and Killa, Hill-er
I was the thriller in the Ali-Frazier Manilla
I came down with phat tracks that combine and interlock
Like getting smashed by a cinder block
Blaow! Now it's all over
Niggaz seeing pink hearts, yellow moons
orange stars and green clovers
The lyrics to Wu-Tang Clan's song "7th Chamber- Part II" are packed with bravado, rhymes, and intricate wordplay. The song is a showcase of the group's individual skills and collaborations as they take turns to spit their verses. The first verse sets the tone for the song, asking everyone to bring their best game and get down with the Clan. The second verse, delivered by Method Man, is an explicit call out to anyone daring to challenge his skills, while the third verse, delivered by Ghostface Killah, is a display of his rawness and ruggedness. The fourth verse, delivered by Ol' Dirty Bastard, is a chaotic mix of styles, from him boasting about his unique slang, to his references to the Wu-Tang sword, and his call out to anyone who thinks they can hang with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggaz on the left, brag shit to death
People on the left side constantly boast and brag excessively
Now hoods on the right, wild for the night
People in the neighborhood on the right are lively and adventurous during the night
Punks in the back, c'mon and attract to what
Troublemakers at the back are drawn to the excitement happening
Clan in da front, let your feet stomp
The Wu-Tang Clan, positioned in the front, encourages everyone to stomp their feet in rhythm
This goes back to nineteen
Referring to the year which sets the context for what follows
Ahem, check it, yo
Hesitation before starting to deliver the next message
GOOD MORNING VIETNAM!
An energetic greeting to everyone
Yeah, good morning to all you motherfuckin notty-headed niggaz
Friendly greeting to anyone with messy hair
Word to the camoflouge large niggaz
Acknowledging and giving respect to individuals wearing camouflage clothing
Bitch niggaz fuckin my body
Expressing frustration towards individuals who disrespect or take advantage of the artist
Bring that fuckin meth in here
Requesting the presence of a specific substance, likely referring to drugs
Yo yo yo yo
An exclamation to grab attention
Now we gonna drink some good Nightrain
Preparing to consume a specific alcoholic beverage called Nightrain
Champion gear that I rock, you get your boots knocked
Wearing superior clothing that intimidates others and potentially leads to their defeat
Then attack you like a pit that lock shit DOWN
Launching a powerful assault similar to a pitbull that fiercely immobilizes its target
As I come and freaks the sound, hardcore
Presenting a unique and intense style of music that appeals to dedicated fans
but giving you more and more, like ding!
Continuously providing additional content, similar to a repetitive sound effect
Nah shorty, get you open like six packs
Expressing the ability to captivate and emotionally impact someone, intensifying their feelings
Killer Bees attack, flippin what, murder one, phat tracks
The Wu-Tang Clan is metaphorically attacking with their exceptional music and delivering stunning tracks
A'ight? I kick it like a Night Flite!
Bringing a high level of energy and intensity, similar to a late-night flight
Word life, I get that ass while I'm fulla spite!
Asserting dominance and stating that the artist will defeat their opponents with determination and resentment
Check the method from Bedrock, cause I rock ya head to bed
Examining the strategy originating from a strong foundation, as the artist's music has a profound effect that puts listeners to bed
Just like rockin what? Twin glocks!
Symbolically equating their songs' impact to the power and force of firing two guns
Shake the ground while my beats just break you down
Causing vibrations and profound impact through their music, gradually weakening the listener's resolve
Raw sound, we going to war right now
Engaging in a metaphorical musical battle, emphasizing the intensity of the current situation
So, yo, bombin
Transitioning into the act of bombing, referring to overwhelming their competition
We Usually Take All Niggaz Garments
Typically removing the clothing of those they defeat or overpower
Save ya breath before I bomb it
Advising someone to abstain from speaking further before facing destructive consequences
I be that insane nigga from the psycho ward
Introducing themselves as an unpredictable individual from a mental institution
I'm on the trigger, plus I got the Wu-Tang sword
Being ready and armed with both a firearm and a metaphorical weapon representing the Wu-Tang Clan
So how you figure that you can even fuck with mine?
Challenging others to explain why they believe they can compete or compare to the singer's abilities
Hey, yo, RZA! Hit me with that shit one time!
Requesting a specific person to provide support or assistance by delivering their musical talent
And pull a foul, niggaz save the beef on the cow
Engaging in activities outside of the norm, where others typically avoid confrontation
I'm milkin this ho, this is MY show, tical
Taking control and dominating a situation, asserting ownership of their performance
The FUCK you wanna do? More than Spike Lee's Do
Challenging others to express their intentions and actions, emphasizing the singer's confidence and potential to surpass famous filmmaker Spike Lee
I'm like a sniper, hyper off the ginseng root
Drawing a comparison to a sharpshooter, being highly energetic and focused due to consuming ginseng root
PLO style, buddha monks with the owls
Referring to a style often associated with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, combining it with the imagery of wise monks and nocturnal birds
So who's the fucking man? Meth-Tical
Asserting oneself as the dominant and highly skilled individual, emphasizing the nickname Meth-Tical
On the chessbox
Positioned on the metaphorical chessboard, prepared for strategic moves
I leave the mic in body bags, my rap style has
Leaving a lasting impact on listeners, emphasizing the lethal nature of their rap style
The force to leave you lost, like the tribe of Shabazz
Their powerful music has the ability to disorient and confuse listeners, similar to the historical Tribe of Shabazz
Murderous material, made by a madman
Creating music that is aggressive and deadly, produced by an unstable individual
It's the mic wrecker, Inspector, bad man
Introducing themselves as someone who destroys microphones with their powerful delivery, Inspector meaning Inspector Deck and bad man referring to their ruthless persona
From the bad lands of the killer, rap fanatic
Growing up in a harsh environment known for producing dangerous individuals, being a devoted fan of rap music
Representing with the skill that's iller
Portraying themselves with exceptional talent and abilities
Dare to compare, get pierced just like an ear
Challenging others to make a comparison and warning them of negative consequences similar to the pain of ear-piercing
The zoo-we-do-wop-bop strictly hardware
Referring to themselves as a chaotic and overwhelming force, using hardware as a metaphor
Armed and geared cause I just broke out the prison
Ready and equipped with weapons and equipment after escaping from confinement
Charged by the system - for murdering the rhythm!
Facing legal charges from the authorities for destroying and overpowering the rhythm of music
Now, lo and behold, another deadly episode
Now, prepare yourself for another intense and dangerous chapter
Bound to catch another fuckin charge when I explode
Likely to face further legal consequences as a result of the explosive actions about to be executed
Slammin a hype-ass verse til ya head burst
Delivering an extremely energetic and exciting verse that overwhelms and potentially causes discomfort in the listener
I ramshack dead in the track, and that's that
Overpowering and annihilating the music track completely, leaving no room for doubt
Rap assassin, fastin, quick to blast and hardrock
Operating as an assassin within the rap genre, swiftly unleashing powerful attacks and embodying the tough nature of rock music
I ran up in spots like Fort Knox!
Invading and taking control of places in a manner similar to the impenetrable Fort Knox
I'm hot, top notch, Ghost thinks with logic
Being highly skilled and respected, with a logical thinking process, as referenced by Ghostface Killah
Flashback's how I attacked your whole project
Revisiting a past memory of overpowering and dominating their opponents' entire musical project
I'm raw, I'm rugged and raw! I repeat, if I die
Emphasizing their unrefined, untamed, and gritty nature, even in the face of potential death
My seed'll be ill like me
Stating that their offspring will possess the same exceptional qualities and skills as the singer
Approachin me, you out of respect, chops ya neck
When coming near the artist, others should do so out of admiration to avoid having their necks figuratively cut
I get vexed, like crashing up a phat-ass Lex'
Becoming extremely frustrated, similar to the impact and damage caused by crashing into a luxurious Lexus vehicle
So clear the way, make way, yo! Open the cage
Demanding others to move aside and open a pathway, symbolically representing releasing the singer's potential and allowing them to freely express themselves
Peace, I'm out, jettin like a runaway slave
Leaving the current situation behind hastily and without restraint, drawing a comparison to a slave escaping to freedom
Ya gettin stripped from ya garments, boy, run ya jewels
Warning someone that they will be forcefully stripped of their clothing and valuable belongings
While the meth got me open like falopian tubes
Intoxicated by methamphetamine, experiencing euphoria and heightened sensation similar to the opening of fallopian tubes during arousal
I bring death to a snake when he least expect
Surprising and eliminating a treacherous individual at a moment when they are least prepared
Ain't a damn thing changed, boy, Protect Ya Neck
The situation remains the same, emphasizing the importance of being cautious and defensive to preserve one's safety
Ruler Zig Zag, Zig-Allah jam is fatal
Referring to themselves as a powerful ruler, anticipating that their music will have a deadly impact
Quick to stick my Wu-Tang sword right through ya navel
Swiftly and mercilessly impaling someone with the metaphorical Wu-Tang sword, piercing through their midsection
Suspenseful, plus bein bought through my utensil
Creating a tense and thrilling atmosphere, as their music penetrates like a weapon, referring to a microphone as their utensil
The pencil, I break strong winds up against your
Asserting dominance by breaking through resistance and obstacles, symbolizing strong gusts of wind hitting their opposition
Abbot, that run up through your county like the Maverick
The Wu-Tang Clan member known as Abbot moves through various territories and influences them greatly, comparing to the nature of a Maverick
Caps through the tablets, I gots to make the fabrics
Shooting bullets through illicit drugs, undertaking a personal mission to create and shape the world around them
Are you, uh, ah, uh
Initiating a questioning and thought-provoking moment
Are you a warrior? Killer? Slicin shit like a samurah
Asking if the person is a fighter, murderer, or someone skilled at cutting through obstacles like a samurai
The Ol' Dirty Bastard VUNDABAH
Referring to Ol' Dirty Bastard with a unique and playful name, exclaiming surprise or astonishment
Ol' Dirty clan of terrorists
Describing the Wu-Tang Clan as a group of individuals who create chaos and fear through their music
Comin atcha ass like a sorceress, shootin' that PISS!
Approaching their opponents with a mystical and captivating presence, metaphorically attacking with potent and provocative lyrics
Niggaz be gettin on my fuckin nerves
Expressing frustration towards individuals who irritate and annoy the singer
Rhymes they be kickin make me wanna kick they fuckin ass to the curb
Feeling compelled to physically harm those who deliver subpar rap lyrics
I got funky fresh, like the old specialist
Possessing a unique and exciting style, reminiscent of a seasoned specialist in their field
A carrier, messenger, bury ya
Functioning as someone who delivers impactful messages, sometimes metaphorically burying their opponents
This experience is for the whole experience
The music and message of the singer encompasses and caters to everyone's complete involvement and enjoyment
Let it be applied, and THEN DROP THAT SCIENCE
Allowing the knowledge and understanding of the music to be absorbed by listeners, followed by delivering and revealing profound insights
My Clan is thick like plaster
The Wu-Tang Clan is united and tightly knit, similar to the strength and density of plaster
Bust ya, slash ya
Overpowering and attacking their opponents forcefully, potentially causing harm
Slit a nigga back like a Dutch Master Killer
Damaging someone severely, as if slicing their back open with a Dutch Master cigar, referencing a technique used by Killah Priest
Style jumped off and Killa, Hill-er
Their unique and captivating style has attracted attention and gained popularity, with a reference to the rapper Killah Priest and singer Lauryn Hill
I was the thriller in the Ali-Frazier Manilla
Comparing themselves to the thrilling and highly anticipated boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in Manila, the Philippines
I came down with phat tracks that combine and interlock
Delivering exceptional and captivating songs that seamlessly merge different elements and ideas
Like getting smashed by a cinder block
Having an overwhelming impact, similar to being struck forcefully by a heavy, solid object like a cinder block
Blaow! Now it's all over
Expressing the finality and conclusiveness of an event, similar to the sound effect 'Blaow!'
Niggaz seeing pink hearts, yellow moons
Causing confusion and disorientation among their opponents, making them see vivid and unconventional visuals such as pink hearts and yellow moons
orange stars and green clovers
Further intensifying the disorienting experience by referencing additional colorful and imaginative imagery such as orange stars and green clovers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, DENNIS DAVID COLES, GARY E. GRICE, JASON HUNTER, LAMONT HAWKINS, ROBERT F. DIGGS, RUSSELL T. JONES
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@Ben-ql6hc
Anyone else think this is the best beat on the album?
@thebiggerreality18
Me
@Jose0421
Hell to the yeah!
@brettmcgill5085
I think its better than part 1 strictly because of the beat and attitude part 2 has this is definitely one of my favorite wu songs along with Tearz and bring da ruckus
@Artikel.20.Absatz.4
@Brett Mcgill TRU3!
@Artikel.20.Absatz.4
No but better than pt.1
@richieditta5167
This made me feel 20 years old again...respect 👑
@gurvalbolla4474
Im 22y, french , chilling on wu-tang on the moto🔥🤟🏼
@ManuelGamez
Im 25y, mexican, and too, here sound WU - TANG cuz
@user-dk7hp8np6w
Same