[Intro: AZ] Yes sir! Another year, ha, ha, ha! Toast ya gla** please, this is champagne You know what it is.. I love when the music sound so vibrant So refreshin', alright let's get down to business [Verse 1: AZ] It's a - thin line between love & hate And due time, a stable mind separates what's fake It's Two kind of paper takers, make no mistake You got those that touch a little Then there's those that rape I've been embraced, got a face that the game can't shake I'm known well like a Coke scale, my name hold weight Impeccable taste, medallions in symmetrical shape Since '88 been wildin' wit a Electrical tape sponsored links Was a Ape to that street rap presented itself Who could beat that, so like Lennox I surrendered my belts I was felt wit five funnies, my cars was dealt Wit my money and subconscious, I was God himself The weed helped, but overall I was so Hip-Hop Certified as a cool guy to be so hott! Verbalized like 2Pac, wit a East-Coast bop Then the sh** just changed, had to switch up lanes Past predicted the future, though the present exist Poetic wiser, I'm Commonsutter, it's a heavenly bliss
Schooled as a little dude, only dealt as diss But you know 'em people is sick and they medicine mix So 50 it's only a run, enjoy this here Matter of fact you ain't done, enjoy this year And uh it's only fair I make this clear You could neva f** wit me, so don't neva f** wit me If money makes the man then on Iraq land Saddam statue will still stand on top of the sand You a fan so overall respect my hand Cuz I can see what's goin' on, I respect your scam And we can toast to the life that showed us both That trials and tribulation only bring forth growth And when we bhost, you could bet who be felt the most So live your life 'til the reaper approach.. [Outro: RZA & Slick Rick Scratched Samples] [Slick Rick:] The Ruler's Back [RZA:] The Ruler's back [Slick Rick:] The Ruler's back [Slick Rick:] The Ruler has returned [Slick Rick:] The Ruler's Back [RZA:] The Ruler's back [RZA:] The Ruler's back [Slick Rick:] The Ruler's Back [Slick Rick:] The Ruler, The Ruler, The Ruler's Back [Slick Rick:] The Ruler has returned