Deathless Light
Deathless Light: Navigating Life's Murky Path with Jedi Mind Tricks
Lyrics
When you pray for the rain you gotta deal with the mud
Emphasizes the challenge of dealing with undesirable consequences when seeking certain outcomes.
And when you pray for the pain you gotta deal with the blood
Highlighting the cost and consequences associated with wishing for pain or hardship.
You ain't capable to hate if you ain't able to love
Suggests that the capacity to hate is connected to the ability to love.
But it get muddy in the middle so I stay with the snub
Refers to the difficulties encountered in the middle of conflicting situations, opting for self-protection.
And I'm official pistol 'til the veins stop runnin'
Expresses commitment to a dangerous lifestyle until death.
You in hell and it's hot when them train stop runnin'
Describes a challenging and unfavorable situation, likening it to being in hell.
And you don't have a choice when the game start dummin'
Highlights the lack of choice in certain intense situations, particularly in the context of a dangerous game.
And your physical is still but your brain start runnin'
Contrasts physical stillness with mental activity, suggesting a cognitive response to a static physical state.
Why I let them eat, but I must have been out of it
Reflects on a past decision to allow others to take advantage, possibly in a vulnerable state.
Like walked in a portal inside of Being John Malkovich
References entering a surreal experience, likened to the movie "Being John Malkovich."
Y'all are talking loud but you should just turn it down a bit
Advises others to lower their intensity or aggression.
Your hands over your head, like you was reading a counterfeit
Portrays a defensive posture, comparing it to someone checking for counterfeit money.
And I don't rhyme over nothing if it don't sound sick
States a preference for rapping over a certain type of instrumental sound.
And all of y'all motherfuckers bite is like a brown pit
Criticizes others for imitating or copying, using a metaphor involving a dog breed.
Clap at you, like you wearing cap and gown shit
Threatens with violence, using imagery related to graduation attire.
A bunch of Sicilianos shoot at you inside a Crown Vic'
Describes a violent scenario involving individuals of Sicilian descent inside a car.
I don't know you, and you don't know me
Advocates for distancing oneself from someone unfamiliar.
We should go separate ways, I'mma keep it OG
Reiterates the need to go separate ways, emphasizing an original gangster (OG) lifestyle.
Come on, I don't know you and you don't know me
Repeats the idea of not knowing someone and encourages them to go away, asserting authenticity.
You should go that-away, I'mma keep it OG
Reinforces the suggestion to move in different directions, maintaining an original gangster approach.
Young boys out here think that rappin' is dead
Comments on the perception that rap is dead, criticizing glorification of criminal behavior in lyrics.
Glorifying dirt bags and they trappin' instead
Addresses the glorification of criminals in hip-hop, expressing a desire to revive a more authentic rap style.
I'mma ressurect hard-body rap from the dead
Declares an intention to resurrect a hardcore rap style, using religious imagery.
Crucify 'em like Christ, put a rack on his head
Metaphorically associates crucifixion with punishment for glorifying negative behaviors in rap.
I've been here for twenty years
Asserts a significant presence and experience in the rap industry.
And y'all have been here for two days
Belittles the longevity of others' careers, emphasizing a lack of credibility.
Ain't nobody talking to you dippin' into Kool-Aid
Dismisses others as insignificant, using a metaphor involving flavored drinks.
Razor under the tongue, I cut you like a school day
Describes a violent act using a razor under the tongue as a metaphor.
Blood spill in high definition like a Blu Ray
Depicts violence in a high-resolution manner, drawing a parallel to modern technology.
The bullets in this motherfucker small, but the shotty big
Describes the power of small bullets fired from a large shotgun.
Recoil make you kick back like Karate Kid
Compares the recoil of a gun to the physical movement in karate, emphasizing force.
I ain't tryina offend a motherfucker but I prolly did
Acknowledges the potential to offend others, possibly through the content of his lyrics.
I ain't playing around motherfucker, something gotta give
Asserts a serious and determined attitude, stating that action is necessary.
But I don't give a fuck money, I will get your nana hit
Expresses a lack of concern for money, stating a willingness to harm a family member.
Vinnie a gorilla, I will feed you a banana clip
Asserts dominance and aggression, using a gorilla metaphor to threaten with violence.
Only way to get 'em dirty is to get your hands in it
Stresses the necessity of getting involved and taking action, using a metaphor involving dirt.
And I don't play politics, I was never a fan of it
Rejects involvement in politics, expressing a longstanding disinterest in political matters.
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