Discover the story of the song > Liquid Swords – GZA

The song begins with a story being told about a skilled samurai who is feared by all, but eventually becomes a target of the Shogun's ninja spies. The rest of the song is about rappers who are determined to perform well and be successful, but some rely on drugs and crazy behavior to get noticed. The main rapper doesn't need to act crazy, as his lyrics speak for themselves and he's able to stand out without resorting to those tactics. The chorus repeats the idea that MCs have come to perform and show off their skills, without needing to resort to drugs or other harmful behaviors.