Target Practice
9th Prince Lyrics


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I don't know what the fuck these niggas is thinking
The new and improved 9th Prince, fuck these niggas yo
The new and improved 9th Prince, it's on, eat a dick, nigga, word up
Aiyo, I blast like a Beretta 9, climb the Billboard charts
With a bullet that rip through your heart and spine
You see I speak so divine, diamond Guess watch
Left the eye on the pyramid blind
It's the return of the killas, corporate Hitlers
The best rhyme spitter, better than Nas
Better than Jigga, no, not the RZA
It's the 9th Prince, lyrical silverback gorilla
I was locked up in the mountains
Everyday I was counting, free at last like Martin
Niggas is UFO's, nice little reign
Claiming he's a martian, I traveled far
An underground star, bulletproof convertible cars
I done drove and crashed without a crash bar
Hopped out the 745, like I was live
The best of Killarm', fuck the talk is all jive
Yo, who you know got flow just like this?
Who you know pop champagne like this?
Who you know came home from jail like this?
Target practice, ya'll all on my hitlist
Who you know got flows just like this?
Who you know spend money just like this?
Who you know rock shows just like this?
Target practice, ya'll all on my hitlist?
Niggas is trapped in the darkness
What I did to Holocaust was straight heartless
The 9th Prince is a beast, Wu-Tang Clan
Can never be deceased, fuck Rosa Parks
I would of shot a nigga from my seat
Niggas say Madman, why you tripping? You the illest
Bust my gun with the realest
Spit rapid fire, with a terrorist
Lay low, deep waters of the abyss
Rihanna blew me a kiss, I raise a black fist, drift off into the myst
FBI most wanted list, let's clarify all the rumors
9th Prince about to blow like a brain tumor
In the heads of the consumers, intruders
Instigating contributors, 9th Prince is a sharpshooter
Word up, that's how we do, yo
The 9th Prince and Killarm', yo
Word up, what the fuck, what the fuck ya'll niggas wanna do son?
Yeah, we ain't playing, son, it's the 9th Prince, niggas
Ya'll muthafuckas get ready, man
Word up, it's about to be on like popcorn, nigga
Fuck that, pop ya muthafucking piece, man
It's real right now, man, Killarmy, man '09, yo
We in the last days muthafucka, three thousand and eighty
Four thousand out this muthafucka, right now, nigga
It's the 9th Prince niggas, fresh out of jail
Shout out to my muthafucking Killarmy comrades
Killa Sin, come home, son, rest in peace to ODB
Ya'll niggas don't respect this shit, man
I ain't one of these niggas that keep my muthafucking mouth shut
Yo, tell 'em 9th, tell 'em, let them niggas know something right now, yo




The 9th Prince, Killarmy, yo, we taking over this muthafucking game
Word up, man, we out of here, yo, one muthafucking love, niggas, peace

Overall Meaning

In "Target Practice," 9th Prince delivers hard-hitting lyrics that demonstrate his skills as a rapper. He describes himself as the "new and improved" version of himself, ready to take on any challenge. He boasts about his ability to climb the Billboard charts with his rhymes, which are compared to a bullet that can tear through your heart and spine. He also mentions his diamond Guess watch, which has blinded the eye on the pyramid, a symbol often associated with the Illuminati.


The song features references to politicians, such as "corporate Hitlers," and historical events, such as the Holocaust. 9th Prince suggests that he is not afraid to shoot someone, even from his seat, which he compares to a Rosa Parks reference to standing up for what you believe in. He also references Rihanna and shouts out fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, including Killa Sin and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard.


Overall, "Target Practice" is a statement of 9th Prince's confidence and skill as a rapper, but it also contains references to deep-seated societal issues and political unrest.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what the fuck these niggas is thinking
The singer is confused about the actions or motives of others.


The new and improved 9th Prince, fuck these niggas yo
The singer is reintroducing himself as a better version and discredits others.


The new and improved 9th Prince, it's on, eat a dick, nigga, word up
The singer is establishing his presence and challenging others to disrespect him.


Aiyo, I blast like a Beretta 9, climb the Billboard charts
The artist is comparing his ability to a gun and expresses his ambition to succeed in the music industry.


With a bullet that rip through your heart and spine
The artist describes the impact of his music on listeners.


You see I speak so divine, diamond Guess watch
The singer asserts his talent and wealth.


Left the eye on the pyramid blind
The singer suggests that he hoists a secret symbol or knowledge that others don't have.


It's the return of the killas, corporate Hitlers
The artist warns about the resurgence of gangs and tyranny.


The best rhyme spitter, better than Nas
The artist boasts about his rap skills, claiming to be superior to a well-known rapper.


Better than Jigga, no, not the RZA
The artist continues to assert his supremacy and name-drops other rappers as inferior.


It's the 9th Prince, lyrical silverback gorilla
The singer compares himself to a dominant and strong animal, suggesting his power.


I was locked up in the mountains
The artist describes a past experience of being imprisoned in a remote location.


Everyday I was counting, free at last like Martin
The singer expresses the relief and satisfaction of being released from prison, comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr.


Niggas is UFO's, nice little reign
The singer refers to others as aliens with a brief moment of power.


Claiming he's a martian, I traveled far
The singer mocks someone who claims to be from another planet and asserts his own experience of traveling widely.


An underground star, bulletproof convertible cars
The artist describes his popularity in a niche group and his possession of luxury cars that can withstand attacks.


I done drove and crashed without a crash bar
The artist brags about his driving skills and lack of protection while admitting to reckless behavior.


Hopped out the 745, like I was live
The singer asserts his confidence and coolness stepping out of his luxury car.


The best of Killarm', fuck the talk is all jive
The singer proclaims his association with and superiority among his group, disregarding what others say.


Yo, who you know got flow just like this?
The artist challenges others to name someone with similar rap skills.


Who you know pop champagne like this?
The artist challenges people to name another person who celebrates as extravagantly as he does.


Who you know came home from jail like this?
The artist challenges people to name someone who returned from prison as successfully as he did.


Target practice, ya'll all on my hitlist
The singer proclaims his intention to eliminate others who are a threat to him.


Niggas is trapped in the darkness
The artist suggests that others are unaware and uninformed.


What I did to Holocaust was straight heartless
The singer admits to committing a cruel and merciless act against someone.


The 9th Prince is a beast, Wu-Tang Clan
The singer describes himself as a powerful and formidable force within his rap group.


Can never be deceased, fuck Rosa Parks
The singer dismisses the importance of a civil rights activist and emphasizes his own supposed immortality.


I would of shot a nigga from my seat
The artist expresses his willingness to use violence to defend himself, even from a seated position.


Niggas say Madman, why you tripping? You the illest
The artist describes how others view him as crazy but also the best.


Bust my gun with the realest
The singer claims to use a gun in a genuine and authentic way.


Spit rapid fire, with a terrorist
The singer describes his quick and intense rapping style, comparing it to being with a dangerous person.


Lay low, deep waters of the abyss
The artist asserts his intention to stay hidden and inaccessible.


Rihanna blew me a kiss, I raise a black fist, drift off into the myst
The artist implies that a popular singer has romantically acknowledged him while he celebrates his black identity and enters a dreamlike state.


FBI most wanted list, let's clarify all the rumors
The artist acknowledges rumors of being wanted by law enforcement and suggests explaining them.


9th Prince about to blow like a brain tumor
The singer suggests his imminent and explosive success, using a metaphor of a deadly medical condition.


In the heads of the consumers, intruders
The artist implies that his music will dominate the minds of his fans while excluding others.


Instigating contributors, 9th Prince is a sharpshooter
The singer suggests that he will influence others to provoke conflict while asserting his own precision and accuracy.


Word up, that's how we do, yo
The singer confirms his statements are true and accepts agreement.


The 9th Prince and Killarm', yo
The singer acknowledges his affiliated rap group.


Ya'll muthafuckas get ready, man
The artist advises others to brace themselves.


Word up, it's about to be on like popcorn, nigga
The artist declares that things are about to become intense and exciting.


Fuck that, pop ya muthafucking piece, man
The singer encourages others to use their weapons aggressively.


It's real right now, man, Killarmy, man '09, yo
The singer emphasizes the current significance of his rap group and the year.


We in the last days muthafucka, three thousand and eighty
The artist suggests that the end of the world is imminent and close to happening.


Four thousand out this muthafucka, right now, nigga
The artist suggests that many people will die in the coming days.


It's the 9th Prince niggas, fresh out of jail
The artist reminds others of his recent release from prison.


Shout out to my muthafucking Killarmy comrades
The singer delivers a respectful greeting to his fellow group members.


Killa Sin, come home, son, rest in peace to ODB
The artist expresses his hopes for his friend's safe return and pays tribute to a deceased rapper.


Ya'll niggas don't respect this shit, man
The singer criticizes others for not acknowledging him and his group.


I ain't one of these niggas that keep my muthafucking mouth shut
The singer declares that he speaks his mind and is not afraid to express his opinions.


Yo, tell 'em 9th, tell 'em, let them niggas know something right now, yo
Someone prompts the singer to assert his opinions even more strongly.


The 9th Prince, Killarmy, yo, we taking over this muthafucking game
The artist declares his group's ambition to dominate the music industry.


Word up, man, we out of here, yo, one muthafucking love, niggas, peace
The artist concludes the song by acknowledging his listeners and wishing them well.




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