Ya'll Be Warned
Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics


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Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Wu-tang, nigga, that's what's up (one)
Wu-tang, nigga, that's what's up
(That's what's up)
Eh, eh, eh
Wu-tang, nigga, that's what's up
Wu-tang, nigga, that's what's up
Wu-tang, nigga, Crash Ya Crew , laugh at you
You bastard, you, pass through, slap an ass or two
Hear me ROAR, Timbaland tree, weed galore
Mc's with gusto y'all ain't neva seen befo'
El producto, pass that, ya puff too slow
That's what's up, yo, the kid with the buck-toothed flow
Oh, that's Meth Man, south paw, I throw my left hand
To that hardcore shit that even make the Tec jam
Oh my goodness! Trust me, ain't nuttin' like some hood shit
Gotta love my dogs but ain't nuttin' like a good bitch
Strictly, if I'm goin down, she comin wit me
Whole time screamin', "Oh my God!", ain't no mystery

Y'all been warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
Y'all been warned, you either step or get stepped upon
Correct me if I'm wrong but fake thugs never last long
Can't wait until ya fake ass gone
Y'all been warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
Y'all been warned, You either step or get stepped upon
Nigga, uh-oh! I think they're playin our song
Lit blunts, Clan in Da Front, sayin' "It's on!"

Try to Wu hate, duck, you could suck my
Watch the block get clear when I buck my
Boomerang darts, you can't duck my
No tellin' which Clan man you got struck by
Chains get tucked when he walk by, hawk eye
Arrows bein' fired from crossbow, I talk fly
You can't Etcha-sketch all my rhyme threat
Try to bite my flow, you catch ya throat strep
Soaked in cess, dope, you eat the cold Tec's
Bold flex, W crown, the ice O-X
Up in the oolie, yo, who you know?
John Bizzi, Ghost Deini, Rollie Finger and them toolies yo
Stainless Bobby, boy, you have an English folly
To try to detain the slang that we can to party
Plus you didn't peep Arief, kid, you sleep
I seen this heap of shit, you in steep

Y'all been warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
Y'all been warned, you either step or get stepped upon
Correct me if I'm wrong but fake thugs never last long
Can't wait until ya fake ass gone

Yo, amidst the gravel, play the words of the Big Apple
Broadcastin' live from the pits of the battle
Wigs split and rattled, get shook out ya saddle
You ever hear me losin', one of y'all fix the panel
Ask who? Wu, that's true, known piranhas
Who knows drama, fathers of your whole persona
The mad doctor, stay locked in the O-R
In too deep, beyond reach of the sonar
Still a vet, say my name next to hall of fame
Hurtin' third string players, first day in the game
It's on, son, the Killa Bee swarm come
Make the world shake with one continuous drum

Y'all been warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
Y'all been warned, you either step or get stepped upon
Correct me if I'm wrong but fake thugs never last long
Can't wait until ya fake ass gone

Wave ya gun, Killa (I got you)
Shoot this nigga in his face fast, mumblin' (I heard y'all forgot Wu)
Wear ya crown, black down (watch the block too)
Blow at y'all niggas (blowin' at the cops too)
Eh-yo, my Wallets stay Bulletproofs racin' in Coups, yea we the realest
Ultraviolet leathers on, pealin' this, love lookin the illest
Gorilla things, monster background with a history
You're pumpin' crack, yap clowns, we all real in here
Strap a bomb on a family member, let y'all niggas know we here
Blasted, it's like cheeba when I splashed it
Real reefer heads'll know the meanin' of hittin' glass
I told y'alls, against y'all, Ginsengs, avenge Gods
Picture me stabbin' you in the yard for are's
Kid saw Staten, nine Bin Ladens
Valors on, colorful draws, lookin' all relaxed in

Y'all been warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
Y'all been warned, you either step or get stepped upon
Correct me if I'm wrong but fake thugs never last long
Can't wait until ya fake ass gone
Y'all been warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
Y'all been warned, you either step or get stepped upon




Nigga, uh-oh! I think they're playin our song
Lit blunts, Clan in Da Front, sayin' "It's on!"

Overall Meaning

In Wu-Tang Clan's song "Ya'll Be Warned," the lyrics paint a picture of the Killa Bees, the group's collective of artists, letting their presence be known in the rap scene. The song begins with Method Man establishing the Wu-Tang Clan's dominance with the repeated assertion of "Wu-Tang, nigga, that's what's up." He proceeds to describe the crew's MO of decimating other crews and laughing at their failures. He then introduces himself, emphasizing his unique style and boasting about his hardcore lyrics.


RZA, who is renowned for his production and rapping skills, appears on the track and delivers his verses with his signature flow and witty wordplay. He warns those who hate on the Wu-Tang Clan that they could "suck [his]" and brags about his skill with a boomerang dart. Inspectah Deck, who is known for his complex rhymes and storytelling, adds his voice to the song with a verse that highlights his lyrical prowess and confidence in his skills.


Raekwon and Masta Killa end the song with lyrics that depict their status as serious artists who are not to be underestimated. They send a message that they are not afraid to get violent with anyone who tries to step to them. Overall, the song has a bold message and serves as a warning to those who would try to stand in the way of the Wu-Tang Clan and the Killa Bees.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
The song starts with sound effects


Wu-Tang, nigga, that's what's up (one)
Wu-Tang is the name of the group, and they're ready to go.


Wu-Tang, nigga, that's what's up
The same phrase is repeated to emphasize it further.


(That's what's up)
The phrase is repeated one last time to make sure listeners remember it.


Eh, eh, eh,
The sound effects return.


Wu-Tang, nigga, Crash Ya Crew , laugh at you
The Wu-Tang Clan will destroy rival groups and laugh at them.


You bastard, you, pass through, slap an ass or two
The Wu-Tang Clan isn't above causing a little mischief and having some fun.


Hear me ROAR, Timbaland tree, weed galore
The Wu-Tang Clan is loud and proud, with plenty of access to drugs.


MC's with gusto why'all ain't neva seen befo'
The Wu-Tang Clan has talent that no one has ever seen before.


El-Producto, pass that, ya puff too slow
One of the members is passing a joint around.


That's what's up, yo, the kid with the buck-toothed flow
The Wu-Tang Clan is proud of their unique style and one member's buck teeth.


Oh, that's Meth Man, south paw, I throw my left hand
A specific member of the group is mentioned and their specific fighting style.


To that hardcore shit that even make the Tec jam
Their music is so intense that even guns can't handle it.


Oh my goodness! Trust me, ain't nuttin like some hood shit
The Wu-Tang Clan loves their roots and the gritty lifestyle that comes with it.


Gotta love my dogs but ain't nuttin like a good bitch
Despite their close bonds, nothing compares to a reliable partner.


Strictly, if I'm goin down, she comin wit me
They stick together and won't leave anyone behind.


Whole time screamin, "Oh my God!", ain't no mystery
The chaos and excitement of their lifestyle is always present.


Why'all Been Warned, about them Killa Bees on the swarm
This is a warning to their rivals about what's coming.


Why'all Been Warned, You either step or get stepped upon
Get out of the way or face the consequences.


Correct me if I'm wrong but fake thugs never last long
Fakers won't survive in this world.


Can't wait until ya fake ass gone
They can't wait for the day when the fakers are gone.


Nigga, uh-oh! I think they're playin our song
They hear something that gets them excited and pumped up.


Lit blunts, Clan in Da Front, sayin "It's on!"
They're ready to party and start taking names.


Try to Wu hate, duck, you could suck my
Anyone who tries to hate on the Wu-Tang Clan will get hurt.


Watch the block get clear when I buck my
People know to get out of the way when they see the Wu-Tang Clan coming.


Boomerang darts, you can't duck my
They have weapons that always come back, and are impossible to avoid.


No tellin which Clan man you got struck by
Anyone in their group can be dangerous and strike when least expected.


Chains get tucked when he walk by, hawk eye
People know to hide their valuables when some members of the group come around.


Arrows bein fired from crossbow, I talk fly
Their words are as sharp as arrows, and can pierce anyone.


You can't Etcha-sketch all my rhyme threat
Their words are so complex and meaningful that you can't erase them like an Etch-a-Sketch.


Try to bite my flow, you catch ya throat strep
Any imitators of their style will suffer the consequences.


Soaked in cess, dope, you eat the cold Tec's
They're heavily involved in drugs and don't care about the consequences.


Bold flex, W crown, the ice O-X
They're proud of their style and always wear their signature W crown and jewelry.


Up in the oolie, yo, who you know?
They're always hanging out in their neighborhood, surrounded by people who respect them.


John Bizzi, Ghost Deini, Rollie Finger and them toolies yo
References are made to their friends and associates in the neighborhood.


Stainless Bobby, boy, you have an English folly
Another reference to a friend of the group.


To try to detain the slang that we can to polly
They won't let anyone change their way of speaking and communicating.


Plus you didn't peep Arief, kid, you sleep
A mention of someone the listener should be aware of.


I seen this heap of shit, you in steep
They encounter a lot of trouble in their lives.


Yo,Amist the gravel, play the words of the Big Apple
They represent their city and its struggles.


Broadcastin live from the pits of the battle
Their music comes straight from the heart of the chaos.


Wigs split and rattled, get shook out ya saddle
Their music is so intense that it can shake people to their core.


You ever hear me losin, one of why'all fix the panel
They never lose, and anyone who doubts them is wrong.


Ask who? Wu, that's true, known piranhas
Their name is Wu-Tang, and they're as dangerous as piranhas.


Who knows drama, fathers of your whole persona
They're the reason for the persona that people put on.


The mad doctor, stay locked in the O-are
One member of the group is a mad doctor, and he's always in their neighborhood.


In too deep, beyond reach of the sonar
They're too far gone and out of reach for anyone to save them.


Still a vet, say my name next to hall of fame
They're veterans in the game and deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments.


Hurtin third string players, first day in the game
They're so good that they can beat anyone, even newcomers.


It's on, son, the Killa Bee swarm come
They're coming for their rivals and won't hold back.


Make the world shake with one continuous drum
Their music is so powerful that it can shake the world.


Wave ya gun, Killa (I got you)
They're ready to fight and have each other's backs.


Shoot this nigga in his face fast, mumblin (I heard why'all forgot Wu)
They'll shoot anyone who disrespects them, and don't appreciate being forgotten.


Wear ya crown, black down (Watch the block too)
They're the kings and will always wear their crowns, but they also have to watch out for danger in their neighborhood.


Blow at why'all niggas (Blowin at the cops too)
They'll take shots at anyone who opposes them, including the police.


Eh-yo, my Wallets stay Bulletproofs racin in Coups, yea we the realest
They keep their money safe and drive fast cars, proving they're the real deal.


Ultraviolet leathers on, pealin this, love lookin the illest
They have high-end fashion and love looking stylish.


Gorilla things, monster background with a history
They come from a tough background and have a violent history.


You're pumpin crack, yap clowns, we all real in here
Their rivals are fake and only care about selling drugs, whereas the Wu-Tang Clan is genuine and authentic.


Strap a bomb on a family member, let why'all niggas know we here
They'll resort to extreme measures to make a statement.


Blasted, it's like cheeba when I splashed it
They're explosive and leave a lasting impact like a drug high.


Real reefer heads'll know the meanin of hittin glass
People who love drugs will understand the significance of something they've done.


I told why'alls, against why'all, Ginsengs, avenge Gods
They're ready to take on their rivals, even if it's against the odds.


Picture me stabbin you in the yard for are's
The violence is so real that they can visualize themselves stabbing someone.


Kid saw Staten, nine Bin Ladens
They come from a rough area with a lot of problems, but they can handle it.


Valors on, colorful draws, lookin all relaxed in
They're always wearing their expensive clothing and looking laid back.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Clifford Smith, Corey Woods, Derrick R. L. Harris, Jason Hunter, Patrick Charles, Robert F. Diggs

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Comments from YouTube:

@bayageegaa

I played this for my 12yr old son...after telling him to clean up his room 8 times. He cleaned that shit quickly.

@KmT81

First time the whole Group makes an Album
the following year .
The W(2000) Iron Flag(2001)
Ya'll been warned is a Classic of the early 2000s Style

@sangyles5174

Inspectah's verse is fire πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@adamgordon2572

Best verse on the track πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@sangyles5174

@@adamgordon2572 agree πŸ‘

@jamescorsey6041

Best group ever!!

@dr.madthumbz2689

This did not happen often in Wu-history. Meth, INS, Chef on a track & it's Rza who steels it... This is RzA's track. RzA's flow MURDERED on this one. Stylish beyond words. Best Rza verse hands down.

@jkansas2045

It's a True Master produced track.. but yes ya right.. he just focused on the lyrics

@ahamieed

Real hip hop. Ya'll been warned!!

@cinekjungle

Immortal πŸŽΆβ€οΈπŸŽ€πŸ‘Š

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