Prior to becoming affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz were known as Da Last Future and included rappers Shabazz The Disciple and 7th Ambassador, along with producer Supreme. 7th Ambassador retired before the group's Wu-affiliated days really got started, and soon before the release of their debut album The Last Shall Be First in 1998 both Killah Priest and Shabazz began to clash with Wu leader RZA, both eventually effectively cutting their Wu ties and leaving the group for solo careers. Supreme was kicked out of the group in late 2000, when it was discovered he had been heavily bootlegging the group's music, including leaking a whole album titled The First Testament. Killah Priest, who was absent from the recording of the group's second album proper Saviorz Day in 2002, has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang ties and is expected to work with the group again soon, while Shabazz made his official return to Sunz Of Man in early 2003.
Discography
* The Last Shall Be First (1998)
* The First Testament aka Elements (1999)
* Saviorz Day (2002)
* Elements (2004)
* Freedom Of Speech (2004)
* The Old Testament (2006)
Elements
Sunz of Man Lyrics
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Got the four Elements
About to take you through the four stages of nature
The combinations of danger
It's like that
Killah Priest
I'm deep into the page
Each stage is like a maze, it's like sperm reachin the egg
I focus on the brain cause it be the enterprise
It's like life within the center of the eyes
Descend off the soundwaves, that are bound for days
The atom is surrounded with rays
My frame be the mercury, it circles degrees
Developed the strength in Hercules
Wisdom changes my continent
When I quiz them I build up the confidence
You burnin me is like tryin to culture a pig
I teach knowledge and culture the kids
I inject the rhyme into the depths of the mind
The proper insight gives effects on the blind
See I don't entertain, I enter the brain
The Killah Priest always come and represent the name
A daily study stimulates the thought
Correct diet, I meditate with less talk
Makes me deep as the ocean floor
The ink soaks in and I'm prepared to explore
MC's fall like the city of Rome
I'm inspiring like Solomon and witty in the dome
Yeah, writing rhymes with a liquid pen
Next to appear, be the holy wizard
Knowledge I obtain is mystic, realistic
There's hittin gems in sins if you missed in
Thou have to contain the power to unravel
It's like walkin a-stray on the edge of the earth without a map to travel
Once false step, you enter the depths of darkness
the triple stains that engraved to the conscious
As I drag your mind off the edge of sanity
I leave you floatin, you have to figure your way back to gravity
Taken beyond the orbits of NASA, at rates much faster
Your chest tightens up like asthma
And you be gaspin for oxygen
Inhalin fatal gas, light-headed from the hydrogen
Driftin in the wind like a cloud that can't rain
You lack the element so it's relevant to strain
Your brain lacks water like the moon
Dependin on the earth since you first left the womb
Words engraved to paralyze you in the mental
Too much weight to analyse the potential
Amounts of pressure that'll tilt your scale
And as for 85's I describe it in braille
The blind language, the deaf and dumb I use sign language
Cause I was blessed to exorcise stress and anguish
Niggas be strainin with they sick sound-es
I'm splitin atoms and spillin holy water on their conscious
Travellin 186,000 miles per second
Then shine forth as far thoughts if you can catch em
Life is hell, hell tells lies in your face
Every other day we're killin off our own race
When you trapped inside hate
It's hard to escape inside a slave mindstate
Cause you go out like a blind date
Surrounded by danger when you're livin in the world full of anger
The pain I drop just to get you got is a brain strainer
Deadly talk, silent thoughts
I can't overstand when the man want to live long
And you think too short and distorted
Payin for your religion when you really can't afford it
I'd rather live like the god then instead of dyin for a devil
You couldn't climb this level with a ladder made of knowledge
I demolish, abolish, so don't try to follow
I look into your body in the dark and I could tell you that you're hollow
You're sleepwalkin, blind ass zombie
I hell raze from the grave of ignorance (yo)
Just to finish men lookin guilty of sin
Cryin' deep within the mental, my soul is intoxicated
Opressed with stress, aggrevation, pain and frustration
I can't take it no more as I journey through the halls of hell
Justice prevail, unrighteous will surely fail
Now may my enemies be defeated in the Chamber
of danger facin life full of strife, filled with anger
Forced to enter as an avenger of sin
I roar like the mighty lion as I contrive of Benjamin
Experimentin with all types of fuckin gases
I got the potion to turn your flesh to fuckin acid
Atoms Shatter, and lemons start to scatter
Illusion dwellin in path for mental confusion
In “Elements,” Sunz of Man and Disciples are taking the listener through the four stages of nature, and exploring the dangerous combinations that can arise from them. The lyrics from Killah Priest describe his deep dive into each stage, which is akin to navigating a maze or reaching the egg like a sperm. He focuses on the brain, which is the enterprise, and the center of the eyes, which is where life is. His soundwaves descend and surround the atom with rays. His frame is like mercury, and has the strength of Hercules. As he quizzes others and builds up their confidence, he teaches knowledge and culture to kids. He injects rhyme into the depths of the mind, and his proper insight gives effects to the blind. He doesn’t entertain, but rather enters the brain and always represents the name of Killah Priest. Daily studying stimulates his thoughts, and he meditates without excessive talking, which makes him deep as the ocean floor. His ink soaks in deep and prepares him for exploration, and he inspires like Solomon and is witty in the dome.
The knowledge that Killah Priest obtains is mystic and realistic. There are hidden gems in sins if you missed them. To unravel the power he possesses is like walking astray on the edge of the earth without a map to travel, and once you make a false step, you enter the depths of darkness. The triple stains engraved on the conscious mind can drag you off the edge of sanity, and once you’re floating, it’s up to you to figure out a way back to gravity. Beyond the orbits of NASA and at rates much faster, you’re gasping for oxygen and inhaling fatal gas, and light-headed from the hydrogen. You’re drifting in the wind like a cloud that can’t rain, and you lack the element so it’s relevant to strain. Your brain lacks water like the moon, and you depend on the earth since you left the womb. Words engraved paralyze the mental, and there’s too much weight to analyze the potential. The amounts of pressure will tilt your scale, and as for 85’s, he describes it in braille. The blind language and the deaf and dumb all use sign language, and Killah Priest was blessed to exorcise stress and anguish. While others are straining with their sick sounds, he’s splitting atoms and spilling holy water on their conscious. His thoughts travel at 186,000 miles per second and shine forth far.
Life is hell, and it tells lies in your face, and we're killing off our own race every other day. When you're trapped inside hate, it’s hard to escape a slave mindstate. You go out like a blind date surrounded by danger when you’re living in the world full of anger. The pain he drops to get you got is a brain strainer, and deadly talk and silent thoughts prevail. You can’t overstand when the man wants to live long and you think too short and distorted. You pay for your religion while you can’t afford it, and Killah Priest would rather live like the God than die for a devil because you couldn’t climb this level with a ladder made of knowledge. He demolishes and abolishes, so don’t try to follow. He looks into your body in the dark and can tell you that you're hollow. You're sleepwalking, blind-ass zombie, and he hell-raised from the grave of ignorance just to finish men looking guilty of sin. He’s crying deep within the mental, and his soul is intoxicated and oppressed with stress, aggravation, pain, and frustration. He journeys through the halls of hell as justice prevails and the unrighteous fail. His enemies will be defeated in the chamber of danger, and he roars like a mighty lion as he contrives of Benjamin. He experiments with all types of gases, and has the potion to turn your flesh to acid. Atoms shatter and lemons scatter, and illusion dwells in a path for mental confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm deep into the page
I am fully engaged and immersed in my writing
Each stage is like a maze, it's like sperm reachin the egg
Each stage of life is a complex journey, akin to the fertilization process
I focus on the brain cause it be the enterprise
I prioritize the mind as the driving force of intelligence and productivity
It's like life within the center of the eyes
Life exists at the core of our perception and consciousness
Descend off the soundwaves, that are bound for days
I draw inspiration from long-lasting and impactful music
The atom is surrounded with rays
Atoms are encompassed by energy and radiation
My frame be the mercury, it circles degrees
My body is fluid and adaptable, capable of navigating various social environments
Developed the strength in Hercules
I have cultivated immense strength and power like the mythological figure Hercules
Wisdom changes my continent
My expanding knowledge and understanding reshape my worldview
When I quiz them I build up the confidence
By challenging others with my intellectual questioning, I bolster my own self-assurance
You burnin me is like tryin to culture a pig
Attempting to harm or outwit me is futile, like trying to domesticate a wild animal
I teach knowledge and culture the kids
I educate and instill cultural values in the younger generation
I inject the rhyme into the depths of the mind
I infuse my lyrics deep into the subconscious, leaving a lasting impact
The proper insight gives effects on the blind
Having true understanding can have a profound impact on those who are ignorant or unaware
See I don't entertain, I enter the brain
I don't aim to merely entertain, but rather to deeply engage and provoke thought
The Killah Priest always come and represent the name
I consistently uphold the reputation and essence of the Killah Priest
A daily study stimulates the thought
Continual learning and intellectual exploration fuel my thinking
Correct diet, I meditate with less talk
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and practicing focused meditation helps me quiet unnecessary chatter
Makes me deep as the ocean floor
My knowledge and understanding resonate at profound depths, akin to the ocean floor
The ink soaks in and I'm prepared to explore
The written words I absorb fuel my curiosity and readiness for exploration
MC's fall like the city of Rome
Other rappers crumble and fail, similar to the decline of ancient Rome
I'm inspiring like Solomon and witty in the dome
My wisdom and creativity evoke inspiration, similar to the biblical figure Solomon
Yeah, writing rhymes with a liquid pen
Crafting rhymes that flow effortlessly and fluidly
Next to appear, be the holy wizard
My presence is reminiscent of a divine, magical figure
Knowledge I obtain is mystic, realistic
The knowledge I acquire is both mysterious and grounded in reality
There's hittin gems in sins if you missed in
Within our mistakes and wrongdoings, there are valuable lessons to be learned
Thou have to contain the power to unravel
One must possess the ability to uncover and understand hidden truths
It's like walkin a-stray on the edge of the earth without a map to travel
Navigating life without guidance or direction, venturing into the unknown
Once false step, you enter the depths of darkness
One mistake can lead to a profound and dangerous state of despair
The triple stains that engraved to the conscious
Guilt and regret deeply etched into our moral conscience
As I drag your mind off the edge of sanity
I challenge and push the boundaries of your rationality and sanity
I leave you floatin, you have to figure your way back to gravity
I disrupt your equilibrium and leave you to find stability on your own
Taken beyond the orbits of NASA, at rates much faster
Going beyond the reach of conventional exploration, at an extraordinary speed
Your chest tightens up like asthma
You feel suffocated and constricted, as if experiencing an asthma attack
And you be gaspin for oxygen
You desperately crave and struggle to obtain oxygen
Inhalin fatal gas, light-headed from the hydrogen
Breathing in deadly gas, leading to dizziness from the hydrogen element
Driftin in the wind like a cloud that can't rain
Floating aimlessly, unable to fulfill one's purpose or potential
You lack the element so it's relevant to strain
Without the necessary qualities or skills, you will struggle
Your brain lacks water like the moon
Your mind is devoid of essential nourishment and vitality, similar to the dryness of the moon
Dependin on the earth since you first left the womb
Reliant on others and external sources of support since your birth
Words engraved to paralyze you in the mental
My words have a powerful impact, capable of immobilizing and overwhelming you mentally
Too much weight to analyse the potential
The burden of excess information makes it difficult to fully comprehend the possibilities
Amounts of pressure that'll tilt your scale
Intense pressure that can tip the balance and destabilize you
And as for 85's I describe it in braille
I use symbolic language to convey the nature and characteristics of ignorant individuals
The blind language, the deaf and dumb I use sign language
I communicate with those who are ignorant or oblivious through indirect means
Cause I was blessed to exorcise stress and anguish
I am fortunate to have the ability to alleviate and release stress and anguish
Niggas be strainin with they sick sound-es
Other artists struggle and strain with their mediocre music
I'm splitin atoms and spillin holy water on their conscious
I am breaking apart traditional conventions and challenging their narrow-mindedness
Travellin 186,000 miles per second
Moving at an incredible speed, surpassing the limitations of normal perception
Then shine forth as far thoughts if you can catch em
My profound and expansive ideas cannot be easily grasped or comprehended
Life is hell, hell tells lies in your face
Life is filled with hardships and deceit that confronts us directly
Every other day we're killin off our own race
The constant cycle of violence and destruction inflicted upon our own community
When you trapped inside hate
When consumed by hatred and anger
It's hard to escape inside a slave mindstate
Breaking free from a mindset filled with oppression and subjugation is challenging
Cause you go out like a blind date
Your actions and decisions are reckless and ill-informed, similar to a blind date
Surrounded by danger when you're livin in the world full of anger
Living in a society consumed by anger and hostility, constantly facing danger
The pain I drop just to get you got is a brain strainer
The knowledge and truth I share may be difficult to grasp and comprehend
Deadly talk, silent thoughts
My words hold great power, while my thoughts remain unvoiced
I can't overstand when the man want to live long
I struggle to comprehend why individuals desire to prolong their existence in a flawed world
And you think too short and distorted
Your perspective is limited and warped, lacking proper clarity
Payin for your religion when you really can't afford it
Investing in a religious belief system that is financially burdensome and beyond your means
I'd rather live like the god then instead of dyin for a devil
I prioritize living a virtuous and righteous life, rather than following destructive ideologies
You couldn't climb this level with a ladder made of knowledge
Even with vast knowledge, you are incapable of reaching my level of enlightenment and understanding
I demolish, abolish, so don't try to follow
I tear down conventional beliefs and systems, so don't attempt to imitate or emulate me
I look into your body in the dark and I could tell you that you're hollow
I can discern your emptiness and lack of substance, even in the darkness of ignorance
You're sleepwalkin, blind ass zombie
You are living in a state of unawareness and ignorance, akin to a mindless zombie
I hell raze from the grave of ignorance (yo)
I rise up and eradicate ignorance from the depths, like a force of hell
Just to finish men lookin guilty of sin
I strive to expose and condemn those who are responsible for immoral acts and behavior
Cryin' deep within the mental, my soul is intoxicated
I am deeply distressed and troubled emotionally, my spirit is heavily influenced
Opressed with stress, aggrevation, pain and frustration
I am burdened and weighed down by stress, irritation, pain, and exasperation
I can't take it no more as I journey through the halls of hell
I reach my breaking point as I traverse through a nightmarish existence
Justice prevail, unrighteous will surely fail
In the end, justice will triumph while the wicked and unjust will meet their downfall
Now may my enemies be defeated in the Chamber
I hope for the defeat and downfall of those who oppose me, in the Chamber of judgement
of danger facin life full of strife, filled with anger
In this dangerous and difficult life, characterized by conflict and bitterness
Forced to enter as an avenger of sin
Compelled to act as a bringer of justice against immoral actions and behaviors
I roar like the mighty lion as I contrive of Benjamin
I express my power and authority with great intensity, like a powerful lion, channeling my inner strength
Experimentin with all types of fuckin gases
I engage in daring explorations and ventures, pushing boundaries like experimenting with dangerous elements
I got the potion to turn your flesh to fuckin acid
I possess the power to expose and dissolve your deceptive exterior, leaving you exposed and vulnerable
Atoms Shatter, and lemons start to scatter
The powerful forces I unleash cause atoms to fracture, and the previously stable situation to fall apart
Illusion dwellin in path for mental confusion
Deceptive and misleading influences create confusion and uncertainty in our minds
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL TENAGLIA
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