Lucifer
100dBs feat. Jay-Z Lyrics


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("Lucifer, son of the morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of earth")
("Lucifer, Lucifer, son of the morning")
I'm from the murder capital, where we murder for capital
("Lucifer, Lucifer, son of the morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of, earth")
Kanyeezy you did it again, you a genius nigga!
("Lucifer, Lucifer, son of the morning)
So you niggas change your attitude
Before they asking what happened to you (Lucifer, Lucifer )

Lord forgive him, he got them dark forces in him
But he also got a righteous cause for sinning
Them a murder me, so I gotta murder, them
First emergency, doctors performing procedures
Jesus, I ain't trying to be facetious, but
"Vengeance is mine" said the Lord
You said it better than all
Leave niggas on death's door, breathing off
Respirators for killing my best boy, haters
On permanent, hiatus as I skate
In the Maybach Benz, flier than Sanaa Lathan
Pumping "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo
In Los Angele's, like an Evangelist
I can introduce you to your maker
Bring you closer to nature
Ashes after they cremate you bastards
Hope you been reading your Psalms and chapters
Paying your tithes, being good Catholics, I'm coming

("Lucifer Lucifer, son of the morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of, earth")
("Lucifer Lucifer, son of the morning")
I'm from the murder capital, where we murder for capital
("Lucifer Lucifer, son of the morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of , earth")
("Lucifer Lucifer, son of the morning")
So you niggas change your attitude
Before they asking what happened to you (Lucifer, Lucifer)

Yes, this is holy war
I wet y'all all with the holy water
Spray from Heckler-Koch automatic
All the static shall cease to exist
Like a sabbatical, I throw couple at you, take six!
Spread love, to all of my dead thugs
I pour out a little Louis, til I head above
Yes sir, and when I perish, the meek shall inherit the earth
Til that time, it's on and popping, church
Like Don Bishop, the fifth upon cock either
Lift up your soul or give you the holy ghost
Please I leave you in somebody's cathedral
For stunting like Evel Knievel
I let you see where that bright light lead you
The more you talk, the more you irking us
The more you gonna need memorial services
"The Black Album"'s second verse, is like
Devil's pie, save some dessert for us

Man, I gotta get my soul right
I gotta get these devils out my life
These cowards gonna make a nigga ride
They won't be happy 'til somebody dies
Oh man, I gotta get my soul right
'Fore I'm locked up for my whole life
Every time it seems it's alright
Somebody want they soul to rise
I'll chase you off of this earth

I got dreams, of holdin' a Nine milla, to Bob's killer
Askin him why as my eyes fill up
These days I can't wake up with a dry pillow
Gone but not forgotten, homes I still feel you
So, curse the day that birthed the bastard
Who caused your church mass, reverse the crash
reverse the blast and reverse the car
Reverse the day and there you are, Bobalob
Lord forgive him, we all have sinned
But Bob's a good dude, please let him in




And if you feel in my heart that I long for revenge
Please blame it on the son of the mornin', thanks again

Overall Meaning

The song "Lucifer" by 100dBs featuring Jay-Z is a rap song that invokes biblical imagery and religious undertones. The song's opening lines, "Lucifer, son of the morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of earth," references the devil, who is often depicted as the embodiment of evil in Christianity. The song's lyrics describe the harsh realities of life in America's "murder capital," where people kill each other for material gain. Jay-Z discusses his experiences growing up in this environment and his desire to seek revenge against those who have wronged him.


Throughout the song, Jay-Z references his faith in God and his belief that vengeance belongs to God alone. He warns those who stand in his way that they will face the same fate as his enemies and urges them to change their attitudes before they face divine retribution. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Lucifer, Lucifer, son of the morning," serving as a reminder of the darkness that lies within the world and within ourselves.


In conclusion, "Lucifer" is a lyrically complex song that invites listeners to explore themes of revenge, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of life in America's inner cities and a sobering reminder of the consequences of greed and violence.


Line by Line Meaning

Lucifer, son of the morning! I'm gonna, chase you out of earth
Calling out the devil and claiming to banish him from earth


Lucifer, Lucifer, son of the morning
Addressing the devil again


I'm from the murder capital, where we murder for capital
Acknowledging the violent crime rate in his hometown of Chicago


Kanyeezy you did it again, you a genius nigga!
Complimenting and acknowledging Kanye West's musical talent


So you niggas change your attitude Before they asking what happened to you (Lucifer, Lucifer )
Warning other people to change their behavior in order to avoid negative consequences


Lord forgive him, he got them dark forces in him But he also got a righteous cause for sinning Them a murder me, so I gotta murder, them First emergency, doctors performing procedures Jesus, I ain't trying to be facetious, but "Vengeance is mine" said the Lord You said it better than all Leave niggas on death's door, breathing off Respirators for killing my best boy, haters On permanent, hiatus as I skate In the Maybach Benz, flier than Sanaa Lathan Pumping "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo In Los Angele's, like an Evangelist I can introduce you to your maker Bring you closer to nature Ashes after they cremate you bastards Hope you been reading your Psalms and chapters Paying your tithes, being good Catholics, I'm coming
Justifying his violent retaliation against those who have wronged him and warning those who oppose him that they will be punished


Yes, this is holy war I wet y'all all with the holy water Spray from Heckler-Koch automatic All the static shall cease to exist Like a sabbatical, I throw couple at you, take six! Spread love, to all of my dead thugs I pour out a little Louis, til I head above Yes sir, and when I perish, the meek shall inherit the earth Til that time, it's on and popping, church Like Don Bishop, the fifth upon cock either Lift up your soul or give you the holy ghost Please I leave you in somebody's cathedral For stunting like Evel Knievel I let you see where that bright light lead you The more you talk, the more you irking us The more you gonna need memorial services "The Black Album"'s second verse, is like Devil's pie, save some dessert for us
Using religious references to describe his violent acts as a holy war and expressing his loyalty to his fallen associates while threatening his enemies


Man, I gotta get my soul right I gotta get these devils out my life These cowards gonna make a nigga ride They won't be happy 'til somebody dies Oh man, I gotta get my soul right 'Fore I'm locked up for my whole life Every time it seems it's alright Somebody want they soul to rise I'll chase you off of this earth
Describing his inner turmoil and the pressure he feels to take violent action in order to protect himself


I got dreams, of holdin' a Nine milla, to Bob's killer Askin him why as my eyes fill up These days I can't wake up with a dry pillow Gone but not forgotten, homes I still feel you So, curse the day that birthed the bastard Who caused your church mass, reverse the crash reverse the blast and reverse the car Reverse the day and there you are, Bobalob Lord forgive him, we all have sinned But Bob's a good dude, please let him in And if you feel in my heart that I long for revenge Please blame it on the son of the mornin', thanks again
Expressing his anger and sorrow over the death of a friend and his desire for revenge against those responsible




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shawn C Carter, Rainford Hugh Perry, Maxie Smith, Kanye West, LEE PERRY, MAX ROMEO, SHAWN C. CARTER, KANYE OMARI WEST

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