Metropolis
Wu Syndicate Lyrics

It all started with snortin up D
The singer's journey of criminal actions began with drug abuse

Breakin in apartments, rollin in stolen cars
The singer committed burglary and grand theft auto

Stickin dicks, trickin in strip bars
The singer engaged in prostitution and/or sexual exploitation at strip clubs

Fly niggaz, whips tinted, switch it up, cop granted
The artist and their associates drove flashy cars with tinted windows, and often switched cars to avoid police detection

Onslaught twisted, Bougard in the Clark, ripped sinned
The artist describes a violent encounter or altercation involving individuals named Bougard and Clark

Sudafed heads bent over when they sniffed it
Addicted individuals would bend over in a submissive position when snorting drugs

Project song, birds tempted while the D's skipped it
The singer and their associates engaged in drug dealing and prostitution in public housing projects, while law enforcement turned a blind eye

Now add it up, jungle younger days, my head is struck
Looking back at his youth, the artist is still affected by the violence and criminal activity he experienced

from after buck, the Hollywood swingin in Eddie Bauer truck
The artist reminisces about the days when he had money and drove expensive vehicles

Close cuts, devious Devastator hot tracks bang
The artist is skilled at writing and performing rap, and his music is popular among fans

Very marvelous hearts string, wobbly dart sting
The singer's music is emotional and powerful, and has a significant impact on listeners

Melody, plated in gold, but hold the legacy
The artist values his music and its message as something timeless and priceless

Destiny, to the death of me, roll with Killa Bees
The singer is committed to his music and his fellow members of the Wu-Tang Clan, even if it means risking his life

Metropolis ghetto politics, mob hits
The singer describes the corrupt and violent nature of urban society, including organized crime

Thug logic is hot, I can't stop it
The singer acknowledges the allure and danger of criminal activity

It's easier to knob and hard to knock two
It's easier to go along with criminal activity and harder to resist it or lead a more lawful life

City lights, gettin busy like J. lockin who
The city is alive and bustling, just like the famous DJ Jazzy Jeff, who produces vibrant music

Benevolent, shine fluorescent, produce novelist transcripts
The singer is talented at writing and producing rap music, and his lyrics are both powerful and creative

The power surge cut the lights out, save all that shit for the fuckin birds
The singer mocks the concept of people talking about their problems or boasting about their crimes, as it's meaningless and irrelevant

Murder is Texas, asserted to death, perverted the skets
The artist references a deadly act of violence in Texas, which he views as a perverse and senseless act

You confer with nothin less, the quick death
The artist has no mercy for those who cross him, and considers death as an appropriate punishment

Get the head gased, dead fast, ready rock, hand cock
The artist is prepared to kill quickly and efficiently, using firearms

I shit your whole cast and I ain't dyin for friends
The singer doesn't hesitate to kill anyone who stands in his way, even if they are friends or associates

Onyx dense, instead of slugs, dunn, I'd rather drop jems
The artist would rather drop jewels of wisdom and knowledge than shoot bullets at others

from fake thugs frontin, I'm not him
The singer calls out those who pretend to be tough and intimidating, stating that he is the real deal

Since my life worth nothin, I'm not him don't get it confused
The singer views his life as having little value, but also states that he is unafraid to defend himself and those close to him

I hold peace but got a short fuse, so watch your mouth dude
The singer is generally peaceful, but can quickly become violent if provoked, so others should be careful how they speak to him

In ghost towns, no white sheets, dunn, nice
The artist describes deserted, abandoned towns where there is no presence of the Ku Klux Klan, which he views as a positive thing

when on the mic piece, 3 points stance with metal cleets
The artist is aggressive and dominant when performing rap, and compares his stance to that of a football player ready to tackle an opponent

I tackle the track, a battle cat
The singer aggressively attacks the rap music he performs, like a fierce and competitive animal

Leave the grade off the wall, mad mafia rap, cannibal impact
The singer's music is raw and intense, leaving a strong impression on listeners

I rattle clicks and I ain't havin shit, I'm emphatic wish
The artist is unafraid to confront those who he views as enemies, and expresses his wishes and intentions confidently

Strategic war tactics you lack, murder one element
The artist mocks his enemies for being unprepared and unskilled, while asserting his own strategic planning abilities

It all floors from the source, abort the cause of this
The artist traces the root of his and other's criminal activity back to its source, and suggests that stopping that source would prevent further crime

Corporates you could take an add-on, puffin some ?
The singer suggests that corporate executives are involved in drug trafficking, and mockingly asks if they are snorting cocaine

Snake bite, venomous peak game with the swiftness
The artist describes himself as a dangerous and skillful individual, ready to strike quickly

Crack vile smile, stuff my hand shakes, fuckin with grinches
The singer enjoys making deals involving drugs and money, even if it means interacting with untrustworthy and greedy individuals

Higher cake look, it's easier with hooks
The singer prefers to make money illegally, which is easier but also more dangerous than earning it lawfully

Pipes grillin mafia, but you shook with it sunnin who
The singer describes a confrontation with an individual who is pretending to be tough and intimidating, but is actually scared and vulnerable

My team spitted, niggaz on some petty ass pleads
The artist and his associates are skilled at rapping, while their enemies are focused on trivial, meaningless conflicts

stoppin for murder reps, I plnat my lice fan on the streets
The artist is involved in violent conflicts and is constantly on guard, but also expresses his confidence and pride

Stretch, escapin death with every step, hold my own weight
The singer has survived numerous deadly situations and is able to handle himself in dangerous situations

Control fate, plus with sole mate, on some mistakes
The singer believes in having control over one's destiny, and has found a dependable partner to share his life with

And who bets on who bubble gates, my mental beyond moets and cristal
The artist doesn't concern himself with trivial matters such as gambling, and describes his thoughts as being deep and philosophical

I'm poppin high burnin pistols and need no switch dials
The artist is skilled at using firearms and doesn't need any adjustments or modifications to his weapons

Dealin with cats lustin for scraps, whippin hustle cracks
The artist is dealing with desperate, impoverished individuals who will do anything for money or drugs

We block jostle, fuckin with rats, rollin out welcome mats
The singer and his associates are prepared to defend themselves against threats from enemies, while also welcoming those who are loyal allies

It's hellbound, bustin my crown, seven point five
The lifestyle the artist leads is dangerous and self-destructive, but he is willing to accept that risk

Known to get live, conquer new land, I will survive
The singer is confident in his abilities to perform well in musical performances, and he is determined to succeed in life despite the dangers he faces