Lyrics
There used to be a time when I'd keep my composure. Now I jump in the whip and run you over. Shaolin born n bred raised to be a soldier you said what your cousin is who?, nobody knows ya. Full disclosure I trust ya as far as I could throw ya, revenge is a dish served colder.
Reflecting on a past time of composure, now expressing a more aggressive stance. Shaolin background emphasized, questioning the credibility of others.
Crystal verbal pistols guided missiles off my shoulder. Then watch'em strike right thru the eyes of the beholder. Catastrophic explosion supernova, radiation blinded by the lights overexposure.
Using metaphorical language to describe powerful verbal skills, catastrophic impact, and blinding exposure. A mix of aggression and poetic imagery.
Soul controller body n soul, straight sober,
Describing oneself as a controller of both soul and body, emphasizing sobriety.
Remedy, counter attack, crane cobra.
Identifying as Remedy and emphasizing a counter-attack with the agility of a crane and the venomous nature of a cobra.
Sucka free, luckily a four leaf clover.
Stating resilience with "sucka free" and the luck associated with a four-leaf clover.
Scriptures written pictures in the loose leaf folder.
Referring to written scriptures and visualizing them in a folder, suggesting a depth of thought.
Certified golden vocal smolder splits boulders.
Asserting vocal prowess with a certification of golden quality that can break barriers.
The food of the Gods, ambrosia
Metaphorically referring to oneself as the food of the Gods, ambrosia, symbolizing excellence.
It's the Coliseum, you either killing or you dying, and these are the lions
Using the Coliseum metaphor, highlighting the struggle for survival and dominance.
You fight for your freedom, either you're the truth or you lying, this is Death Defying
Emphasizing the life-and-death nature of the struggle, challenging one's authenticity.
It's the gladiator, call me general Max, collect money like collecting the tax, can't discredit the facts. I'm in the pits where you never relax, did my time I was never a rat, nah never that.
Identifying as a gladiator, emphasizing financial success and a refusal to be discredited or associated with betrayal.
More like Spartacus swinging my blade, out here you predator or prey, what part you wanna play?
Comparing oneself to Spartacus, defining life as a choice between predator and prey.
There's war when there's nothing left to say and the warriors pillage your village in broad day.
Portraying a scenario of conflict when words fail, leading to pillaging and destruction.
I was built from it, nearly killed from it,
Highlighting resilience, having been molded by challenging experiences.
tasted my own blood n got a thrill from it
Describing a thrill from personal struggle, including tasting one's own blood.
better to beat me to death, cuz I'ma still want it,
Expressing a determination to persevere despite challenges, even if it means facing death.
dying by the finest of blades, you should feel honored. No fear when I step in the ring, slow death, from the heavy weapon I swing.
Bravado in facing danger with a heavy weapon, instilling fearlessness in the face of death.
Just Deck, no one left to witness a thing,
Asserting individuality and the absence of witnesses to one's actions.
I hold your head up to the crowd like is this your king?!?!
Symbolically holding someone's head up to the crowd, challenging their authority or leadership.
It's the coliseum, you either killing or you dying,
Reiteration of the Coliseum metaphor, underscoring the life-or-death choices faced.
and these are the lions
Emphasizing the struggle for freedom and the importance of authenticity in the face of danger.
You fight for your freedom, either your the truth or you lying, this is Death Defying
Reiterating the theme of Death Defying, challenging one's honesty in the fight for freedom.
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