After performing for some time in the Boston underground, the duo, known at the time as God Complex, released their first single in 1996 to critical acclaim. This lead to the release of the Rebel Alliance LP, a compilation of Boston talent that featured acts such as Virtuoso, Mr. Lif, Tony Infamous and Force Five. Also at this time the two dropped the God Complex moniker becoming simply 7L & Esoteric.
Speak Now
7L & Esoteric Lyrics
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"Ladies and gentlemen"
[scratching: Vinnie Paz]
"Y'all better listen to this"
[Verse 1: Vinnie Paz]
Yo, yo, I'm Jesus my right hand writes diseases
My left hand will strike and fight ya weakness
Find me covered in blood wherever police is
I'm covered in blood wherever ya niece is
I'm covered in mud from burying heaters
Vinnie Paz fuck whoever Vinnie Paz pleases
Hit you in the chest 'til you don't even know what breathe is
We demons, wid bloodlust for heathens
Born through a storm on a see wid Galileans
In cold regions, we rockin' it well
And that's for every fuckin' time I drop in a 'tel
And that's for every fuckin' time I'm droppin' a shell
And that's for every fuckin' time I pop and you yell
Mop you in hell, you motherfuckers can't stop us
You more over hype than Eliom Gonsalez
[Hook]
Aiyyo we speak now, or forever hold our peace
A-O-T-P shook rappers call police
[scratching]
I'm savage, I'm-I'm savage
I write rhymes in pitch blackness
[x2]
[Verse 2: Esoteric]
I dump you like candle wax you a waste product like twenty packs
I handicap give panic attacks like anthrax
You catch a, foreign disease like overseas
Fuck borin' emcees I bring Thor to his knees
I'm a master like Fard, I bombard and blast hard
We thrash thoughts some ask God you bas-tard
It's the rap ji-had, you a re-tard
I'm rollin' through Islamabad like this is my backyard
You ready, I'm heavy like the case of Sandra Levy
Tapin' that you crazy
seven thirty bug when you actually one eighty, a half way thug
Yo my act stay drugged of dope tracks and raps
Girls wid nice racks in two hundred dollar hats
It's the world I can't escape
My brain's curlin' great weight
"This shit is sick", yeh I make the greatest hits
But I give it every verse I ever spit on one dis
Cats talk shit this is what they get
A grand prize two black eyes and a busted lip
And for being rude we include a brutal beatin'
I'll have you eatin' food through a feedin' tube as you retreat
[Hook x2]
[Apathy talking]
Awright awright hold up hold up settle down
Listen up you motherfuckers
This the last time you gon' hear me like this shit
So I'm gon' show you why I'm the king of this shit
Apathetic
[Verse 3: Apathy]
Enhanced tactical fightin' machinery
Combattin' on army scenery
strategic-ly movin' my mics like Stratego
I generate graphics like Neo Geo
Flyin' science I incite riots try it's why it's
Violence at maximum levels
The difference of angels and devils
Rectangles and circles, techs fatal to murder
Next week I'm famous
Great as the latest wid the upper hand like four aces
In poker approachin' jokers loc I load and stroke the trigger
Thirty eight claibre bullets travel through barrels
rippin' through apparel parallel to where medics will sterile scapels
dwellin' swellin' organs of felons bullets obliterate melons, with ease
Police yell freeze, ease the gun down
Under the influence of trees alleyways I run down
Pantin' and handlin' mechanical weapons I'm brandishin'
Fleein' foreign in areas I camouflage to vanishin'
Release the dogs, sounds of hounds pound my eardrums
Here comes a fearful doberman poke him in his cerebrum
I'm almost free, around the tree I glance advancin'
slowly cautiously awkwardly while negotiators talk to me
To dark I see the light, but not the squad car
It's comin' from the sky bright green, what an odd star
The odds are I blast off barely a clip
But then I noticed the strange star was an alien ship
Just as the bullet grazed my temple, the ship shot out a beam
It was green and it paralyzed the whole SWAT team
Cops floated in the air and their weapons disassembled
I trembled for my metal but I'm frozen in the mental
Unaware that I was in control of the ships in the air
And how the cops turned if they ever returned
if their bodies burn like candles on a mantle in a urn
I forced 'em to learn I played God like George Burns
The song "Speak Now" by 7L & Esoteric featuring Vinnie Paz and Apathy is an intense and powerful track that showcases the skills of these talented rappers. The song has a strong and ominous intro, with the scratching of Vinnie Paz's voice guiding listeners to pay attention to what the lyrics have to offer. Vinnie Paz's verse is full of dark and violent imagery, describing himself as Jesus with a right hand that writes diseases and a left hand that strikes weakness. He is covered in blood and mud and has a lust for heathens. Esoteric's verse is similarly aggressive, describing how he can dump someone like candle wax and give panic attacks like anthrax. He is a master of rap and can defeat Thor with his skills alone. Apathy's verse is also intense, describing himself as a fighter with enhanced tactical fighting machinery who can generate graphics like Neo Geo. He is violent and deadly, taking out cops with a beam from an alien ship.
The hook of the song is simple but effective, urging listeners to speak now or forever hold their peace. The beat is hard and unrelenting, with scratches and samples throughout the song adding to its dark and ominous tone. The three rappers have different styles but work together well, creating a powerful and memorable track that showcases their individual and collective skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Attention everyone
Y'all better listen to this
Take this seriously
Yo, yo, I'm Jesus my right hand writes diseases
I have a powerful and dangerous influence
My left hand will strike and fight ya weakness
I will attack your vulnerabilities
I'm covered in blood wherever the feast is
I am constantly involved in violence
Find me covered in blood wherever police is
I am often the cause of police involvement
I'm covered in blood wherever ya niece is
I am indiscriminate in my violence
I'm covered in mud from burying heaters
I hide weapons that have been used for crimes
Vinnie Paz fuck whoever Vinnie Paz pleases
I do not care about anyone else's feelings
Hit you in the chest 'til you don't even know what breathe is
I will cause extreme harm to you
We demons, wid bloodlust for heathens
We are evil and crave violence
Born through a storm on a see wid Galileans
We come from a rough background
In cold regions, we rockin' it well
We thrive in difficult situations
And that's for every fuckin' time I drop in a 'tel
I am frequently in hotels (likely in relation to touring or criminal activity)
And that's for every fuckin' time I'm droppin' a shell
I am repeatedly using firearms
And that's for every fuckin' time I pop and you yell
I inflict pain and injury that causes screaming
Mop you in hell, you motherfuckers can't stop us
We are unstoppable and dangerous
You more over hype than Eliom Gonsalez
You are too confident and boastful
Aiyyo we speak now, or forever hold our peace
We are making ourselves heard now, or we will not get another chance
A-O-T-P shook rappers call police
Our group is intimidating and inspires fear in other rappers
I'm savage, I'm-I'm savage
I am brutal and violent
I write rhymes in pitch blackness
I am focused on creating music in all circumstances
I dump you like candle wax you a waste product like twenty packs
I will dispose of you quickly and without mercy
I handicap give panic attacks like anthrax
I cause intense fear and stress
You catch a, foreign disease like overseas
You will suffer from my harmful influence
Fuck borin' emcees I bring Thor to his knees
I am declaring myself superior to other musicians
I'm a master like Fard, I bombard and blast hard
I am highly skilled and attack forcefully
We thrash thoughts some ask God you bas-tard
We are violent and have no remorse
It's the rap ji-had, you a re-tard
We are on a violent mission, and you are foolish for opposing us
I'm rollin' through Islamabad like this is my backyard
I am confident and assertive even in foreign environments
You ready, I'm heavy like the case of Sandra Levy
I am strong and powerful
Tapin' that you crazy
I am causing you to lose your mind
seven thirty bug when you actually one eighty, a half way thug
You are not as tough as you pretend to be
Yo my act stay drugged of dope tracks and raps
My music is addictively intense
Girls wid nice racks in two hundred dollar hats
I am surrounded by luxurious things
It's the world I can't escape
I am trapped in my own reality
My brain's curlin' great weight
I am struggling with the weight of my own thoughts
"This shit is sick", yeh I make the greatest hits
I am successful and renowned despite my disturbing content
But I give it every verse I ever spit on one dis
I put all of my effort into each song I create
Cats talk shit this is what they get
I will retaliate against those who criticize me
A grand prize two black eyes and a busted lip
You will be violently punished
And for being rude we include a brutal beatin'
We will not tolerate disrespect
I'll have you eatin' food through a feedin' tube as you retreat
I will cause permanent damage to you
Enhanced tactical fightin' machinery
I am highly skilled in combat
Combattin' on army scenery
I am experienced in military environments
strategic-ly movin' my mics like Stratego
I am skilled at maneuvering my equipment
I generate graphics like Neo Geo
I am creative and visually talented
Flyin' science I incite riots try it's why it's
My music incites intense emotions and reactions
Violence at maximum levels
My music is extremely violent
The difference of angels and devils
I am ambiguous in my morality
Rectangles and circles, techs fatal to murder
My skills are deadly
Next week I'm famous
I will be widely recognized soon
Great as the latest wid the upper hand like four aces
I am superior and have an advantage in life
In poker approachin' jokers loc I load and stroke the trigger
I am willing to engage in violence to protect my interests
Thirty eight claibre bullets travel through barrels
I am firing a deadly weapon
rippin' through apparel parallel to where medics will sterile scapels
My bullets are causing serious harm to my victims
dwellin' swellin' organs of felons bullets obliterate melons, with ease
I am causing serious, painful damage to others
Police yell freeze, ease the gun down
I am being confronted by law enforcement
Under the influence of trees alleyways I run down
I am altering my state of mind with drugs
Pantin' and handlin' mechanical weapons I'm brandishin'
I am in possession of dangerous weapons
Fleein' foreign in areas I camouflage to vanishin'
I am evading capture by hiding
Release the dogs, sounds of hounds pound my eardrums
I am being pursued by law enforcement dogs
Here comes a fearful doberman poke him in his cerebrum
I am using violence against the dogs
I'm almost free, around the tree I glance advancin'
I am close to escaping capture
slowly cautiously awkwardly while negotiators talk to me
I am trying to negotiate with law enforcement
To dark I see the light, but not the squad car
I am seeing things dimly
It's comin' from the sky bright green, what an odd star
I am observing something unusual
The odds are I blast off barely a clip
I am unlikely to succeed in this situation
But then I noticed the strange star was an alien ship
I have made a surprising discovery
Just as the bullet grazed my temple, the ship shot out a beam
I am in a life-threatening situation
It was green and it paralyzed the whole SWAT team
The situation has been drastically altered in my favor
Cops floated in the air and their weapons disassembled
The law enforcement officers have been rendered helpless
I trembled for my metal but I'm frozen in the mental
I am terrified despite my advantage
Unaware that I was in control of the ships in the air
I am surprised by the extent of my power and influence
And how the cops turned if they ever returned
I wonder how the situation will play out in the future
if their bodies burn like candles on a mantle in a urn
I speculate about potential violence and death
I forced 'em to learn I played God like George Burns
I have exerted power over others and feel godlike
Contributed by Matthew K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cranial Visions
Vinnie Is a top tier rapper. I fast forward to his verses. Apathy killed it
Chris Fool
One of the rawest songs ever. And one of apathys best verses
Stem Uno
true that
umbromaniii
apathy kills it
That One Guy Chad
Apathy's verse on this still amazes me. I've heard it countless times but every single time it fucking blows me away. Possibly my favourite verse of all time.
Planetary has a good one on God Particle but Aps on here is longer and lines like "with the upper hand like four aces in poker approachin jokers loc I load and stroke the trigger.". Are fuckin INSANE.
umbromaniii
apathy is so based, he's done so many good tracks with celph titled
eric9385
This jam goes off hard! The beat kinda reminds me of Esham's Wake the dead (which is also a banger)
Chris Ryan
Old school hard body type shit. Dope.
Michelle Abarca D.
Buena Sheett! ❤👏👏
Stem Uno
Dopest lyrics ever even supernat comes out in da album