Gravel Pit
Wu-Tang Clan
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[Rza] 1,2 1,2, yo check this out, it's the jump off right now I want everybody to put your work down, put your guns down And report to the pit, the gravel pit Leave your problems at home, leave your children at home We gon take it back underground, I be Bobby Boulders Wu-Tang Clan on yo' mind one timeIt's the jump off, so just jump off my nigga... [Tekitha: Hook] Check out my gravel pitA mystery unraveling Wu-Tang is the CD that I travel with Don't go against the grain if you can't handle it[Meth] Ha, holla cross from the land of the lostBehold the pale horse, off course Follow me, Wu Tang gotta beThe best thing since Starks in Clark Wallabees African killer bees black watchOn the radio blowin out yo' watch From Park Hill, the house on haunted hill Every time you walk by, your back get a chill Let's peel, you want to talk, rap skillsI spit like a semiautomatic to the grill Elbow grease, and elbow roomBaby play me, baby fall down go boom Party people gather round, count down to apocalypse... [U-God] I'm the kid with the golden arms[Meth] And I'm the motherfucking Hot Nikks, pass the bluntMy nigga don't front You had it for a minute but it seem like a monthNow I'm chokin, smokin, hopin I don't croakin from overdosin...Hey kid, watch me as I... Wu and Meth got you openLet's ride, can't stand niggas who floss too much Can't stand Bentleys they cost too muchKid want to get up, then kid get touched Kid want to stick up, then kid get stuckI'm the one that called you bluff When your boys tried to act toughRemember what Old Dirty said I'll f*ck your ass up!Now listen [Tekitha's hook over Meth] [Meth] Back, back and forth and forthBack, back and forth and forth Back, back and forth and forthAs we go...Back, back and forth and forth Back, back and forth and forthBack, back and forth and forthAs we go... [Ghostface] E with the English extinguish styles extremist Bald head beamers run wildIt's the kid with the gold cup, stepped out like what What's poppin and why'all niggas boboBlasting shae shae, chocolate shortae Rich fellas rock those all day1960 shit I'm goldie That's right motherfucker don't hold me The world's greatest, Las Vegas, paid as rock Skin painted on my face looks agelessPerfect combos, Ghost bang out condos Jeff Vamos and exclude bamosBancos, stank hoes, in plain clothes Change those, bang those, same old, same old [Raekwon] Yeah why'all, straight up this the jump off right here The Gravel Pit, word up, represent, rock the boulders All my rich gangsta style killers Why'all know what time it is, shorty do your thing Get upon that shit right now boo, do youThat's what I'm talking 'bout [U-God] Step to my groove, move like thisWhen we shoot the gift, of course it's ruthless Grab the mic with no excusesIn a sec, grab the tech and loot this Execute and shakin all setsNow I'm breakin all heads, I'm takin all bets Move all best, who want the dram' nextYou all stank, we got the bigger bank Bigger shank to fill your tankStill the same kid for real, while you crank Slide, do or die, fry the bankAdmire the grades, on fire wit a heart of hate Bitter shark, every part I take, heavy darts that shake It's all cake, all fate, get caught by the dropkicks You know the drill, yes it's Park Hill Yo we hit 'em with the hotness On the go, check the flow Sayin Wu don't rock... [crash]Stop quck, hold the gossip Stop sweatin my pockets, I hear the hot shit [Meth & Tekitha]
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Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, LAMONT HAWKINS, DENNIS DAVID COLES, CLIFFORD SMITH, PAULISA MOORMAN, KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK, LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS, NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT, ANTOINE DOMINIQUE DUHAMEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Gravel Pit" is a song by the American hardcore hip hop group, the Wu-Tang Clan. It stands out for its heavy use of synthesizers and sparingly used guitar riffs, a deviation from the deep, gritty sound they were known for.
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Release & Chart PerformanceThe single was released in December 2000 as the third and final single from their album "The W". It ended up being the highest charting Wu-Tang Clan song, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Gravel Pit" was directed by Joseph Kahn and features an extravagant set depicting a stone age-style setting with modern elements. The members of the Wu-Tang Clan are shown as Prehistoric men in the music video.
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Album PerformanceThe song was a part of the album "The W", which was the group's third studio album. Despite the album receiving generally favorable reviews, the response to "Gravel Pit" was mixed, with some critics considering it to be a mainstream compromise.
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SamplingThe song contains a sample of "Back in the Day" by Ahmad from his album "Ahmad". The sample can be heard in the looping drum break that underlies the song's hook.
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Cover VersionsIn 2011, the all-female British string quartet, Bond, covered the song and its distinctive riff in their single "Diablo".
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Wu-Tang Clan MembersThe song features verses from Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and RZA - prominent members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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ProductionLike most of the Wu-Tang Clan's productions, the beat for "Gravel Pit" was created by RZA. It presented a more radio-friendly production style compared to their past releases.
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LyricsLyrically, the song refers to the gritty urban neighborhoods where the members of the Wu-Tang Clan grew up, symbolically referring to them as 'Gravel Pits'.
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Global ImpactDespite charting highest in the UK, the song was an international success and expanded the Wu-Tang Clan's fan base across the world.
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