"R.A.G.U." is a song by Ghostface Killah from his album "Fishscale." The song tells the story of two friends who become enemies due to a betrayal. The lyrics depict a situation where Raekwon and Ghostface Killah find themselves caught in a conflict with a person they both know. The song starts with a confrontation between Raekwon and this person, referred to as a "twisted" individual. Raekwon warns him to leave and not cause trouble. The lyrics then switch to Ghostface Killah's perspective, as he narrates his own experiences with this person. Ghostface Killah mentions how he was watching TV and relaxing, smoking marijuana when he receives a collect call informing him about a fight. A 19-year-old guy, who happens to be the son of someone Ghostface Killah knows, was involved in a brawl. Ghostface Killah decides to intervene and confront this person. As Ghostface Killah approaches the scene in his Range Rover, he gets out and confronts the person. A physical altercation ensues, and Ghostface Killah injures his writing hand, which impacts his ability to earn money as a rapper. Despite wanting to kill the person, he hesitates because of their familial connection. Later in the song, Ghostface Killah clarifies that the person involved in the fight is not related to him but was a close friend of his for 18 years. He explains how this person used to be loyal to him and would do anything for him, even committing crimes. However, the relationship turned sour when this person stole Ghostface Killah's belongings. Ghostface Killah recalls a particularly humorous incident where this person accidentally shot himself in the groin while handling a gun. He mocks the person's reaction and highlights their desperation for help, even though they betrayed him. Towards the end of the song, Ghostface Killah expresses his anger and desire for revenge. He reveals that he knocked out the person's teeth in retaliation for the theft. Despite this, the person still tries to act friendly and wear fake teeth to cover up their missing teeth. Overall, "R.A.G.U." serves as a cautionary tale about betrayal and the consequences that can arise from it. The song showcases Ghostface Killah's storytelling ability and gritty, street-oriented lyrics.
