Sunni's Blues
Armand Hammer Lyrics

Lion of Judah/tree sparked him like Buddha
Something ignited a great passion and drive within him, like the inspiration found by Buddha under a tree.

Freedmen in Liberia/Back to the Future
Referencing Liberia's status as a republic founded for freed slaves, and the famous movie of time-travel that involves changing a historical timeline.

Knuckled down/came back with some shooters
He worked very hard and closely with others to gain some leverage.

Shakers and movers/Jump-Outs/crack paratroopers
People in positions of power or expertise, working together with great coordination and perhaps using some less official or legal methods.

Carpetbaggers blend with the looters
A comparison between dishonest politicians who came to the South after the civil war, and opportunistic criminals who take from people what they want.

Crazy Baldhead Lex Luger's
A reference to a character in the story of Rastafarianism who was ridiculed for being bald and bewitched but was actually a very wise man.

Dreaming Prussian Blue *
A reference to a toxic pigment used in paint that was associated with neurological damage in the painters, which links to the author's state of mind and lack of clarity.

Pleading with the sherriff that you just passing through
A hypothetical situation where an outsider is trying to convince a local sheriff of their innocence and good intentions to pass unobstructed.

Wandering Sephardic Jew
Possibly a reference to the author's own ancestry or the cultural and religious aspects of that background.

Can't Stop The Prophet
The prophetic voice or force is unstoppable and cannot be silenced by outside forces.

Panhandling apocalypse/posthumous
The aftermath or destruction of society that is so bad that even after death there is no reprieve from the suffering.

Wallace Fard Muhammad forging documents*
A historical reference to the founder of the Nation of Islam who is rumored to have faked his own background to seem more impressive.

Then into the ether*
Departing into an immaterial or unconscious state.

Nasir out the speaker *
A possible reference to Nasir Jones's speech on race.

Z York* and Charles Taylor* taking flicks on Monrovian beaches
A reference to the leaders of the Nation of Yahweh and Liberia's President who were both known for their infamous actions.

Secrets need keepers/finders get found under the bleachers
Both sides of information are necessary to be concealed or to publicly expose, and it's not ideal when one gets discovered unexpectedly or inappropriately.

April 21st, 66, Kingston see the Black Jesus*
An allusion to the time when Haile Selassie I visited Jamaica and a spiritual connection was made between him and Rastafarians.

Dreamin' feverish/demons fiendish/reached my zenith *
The author reaches a peak in their creativity or purpose, having been tormented by harmful intentions and overactive imagination.

Withdrew the penis
Possibly a reference to castration or the rejection of masculine stereotypes.

Agent Zero* Gilbert Arenas
A reference to the basketball player who goes by this nickname, which symbolizes his ability to take advantage of gaps in the defense.

Finger guns outside the court appearance
Making threatening or playful hand gestures, perhaps after winning a legal battle.

Smoke & mirrors/Jim Jones*/hint of brimstone/scale of the lizard
A reference to deceit and trickery (smoke and mirrors), the infamous cult leader (Jim Jones), and references to religious texts and infernal beings.

NGE* is the schism
The author's controversial views or personality, as represented through the Nation of Gods and Earths movement.

Rock, Paper, Scissors
A simple game of chance, perhaps used to symbolize a larger concept of fairness and balance.

Smoked out, stabbed or sitting in prison
Various forms of harm and punishment, alluding to different ways that people cope with hardship or stress.

Philly's Finest dynamiting your building *
A reference to the controversial police bombing that occurred in Philadelphia in 1985.

Guernica how they learnin' ya
A reference to the infamous bombing of this Spanish town by the Nazis, implying the lessons of war and violence in general are brutal and unforgiving.

Titanic/rearranging the furniture *
Undertaking significant, possibly catastrophic tasks or reorganization.

Freeway X James Harden *
A comparison between the author's driving ability and the basketball star's agility.

Final Call moving slow in the new white Harlem
A reference to the Nation of Islam's final chance to convince the people before the end of times, in a new geographic location where people are unaccustomed to it.

Bean pie* and St. Ides MMM I was starving
Bean pie is a traditional food in the Nation of Islam, while St. Ides is a malt liquor, symbolizing the basic or even unhealthy choices that people make when struggling to survive.

3 days the body lay in the weeds/Tall grass wet leaves came back/Anointed as a G *
A reference to the resurrection of Christ, in the context of his own self-realization and personal growth.

(Elucid)
This line interrupts the preceding lines and may indicate a change in authorship, or simply a new perspective on the subject matter.

Guns germs and steel*
A reference to the famous book by Jared Diamond that explores the link between economic and cultural impact and geographic and environmental features.

Scripture civilize these savages
The idea that religious texts are used to validate and normalize oppression or exploitation of certain groups.

One true gospel/Hazardous
The implication that a single, exclusive approach to spiritual or moral matters can be problematic or dangerous.

Post radical/Plastic explosives level tabernacles
A critique of the after-effects or connotations of radical or extreme behavior, likening them to explosive destruction of social or religious institutions.

Children mangled/4 little girls*/This cause admirable
A reference to the bombing of a church in Alabama and the deaths of innocent children, and the idea that this tragedy could somehow be seen as positive or inspiring.

Scaled global/Words manifest/Infallible raw
The impact and power of language, especially when it is elevated and presented to a wider audience.

Suspended by time/Defended in war
The idea that certain concepts or ideas can be altered or challenged across time and in different contexts, but still have intrinsic value.

Tricks of the mind/Please Hold ur applause
The ways in which mental manipulations or distortions are prevalent and problematic in society, and the idea that reactions or approval may be misguided or inappropriate.

Pressures applied/No room for the torn
The intense, relentless demands put on people in certain situations and the idea that weakness or inadequacy is not an option.

Sworn assassins/50 lashes/Take the kingdom by force
The brutal tactics used to assert control or fight against a perceived enemy or obstacle.

One accord/Whats the law
The importance of unity and agreed-upon rules in order to achieve goals or promote social change.

Blood'll further my cause/False gods
The idea that violence or even human sacrifice may be justified or necessary for the sake of a larger ideology, but also the warning against putting too much trust or faith into corrupt or unworthy leaders.

Great Satan/Locked with Babylons whore
A reference to political and cultural enemies, as well as the idea that immorality and temptation are powerful and linked to larger issues of global domination.

Whos report will u believe?/Leave no room for distortion
The importance of considering a wide range of viewpoints before forming opinions or spreading information, and the need to be vigilant against propaganda or lies.

Heart on sleeve/No reprieve for Oppositional forces
The idea that strong emotions and principled opposition must be displayed fiercely and continually, even if it leads to confrontation or even persecution.

Fatal fundamentally flawed/Logic reborn
The flaws and limitations of the human condition, but also the possibility of radical transformation and improvement by exploring alternative forms of reasoning or understanding.

Godbody With a face just like yours
The idea that all people have the potential for divine knowledge or realization, regardless of external differences or social status.

Crown of thorns heavy carry the cross/Sharpen machetes on the jaws of the lost
The burden and struggle of true righteousness, and the image of being fiercely prepared for battle against one's enemies.

Vengeance is mine sayeth the lord
The implication that divine justice will ultimately be enacted, and the warning against seeking revenge for oneself or others.

Called from the womb/No choice but conform
The idea that some people are destined for certain paths or roles, and the tension between individual desires and social expectations.

Storm Heavens door/Purest intent/Real cause for alarm/Divine arms Hold the Righteous
The image of attacking or confronting powerful forces, but also the trust in the ultimate goodness and protection of higher powers.

Obedience is priceless/12 lost tribes/Compromise be non cipher
The importance of loyalty and submission to a higher power or community or heritage that may be lost or obscured over time, and the call to avoid being a meaningless or conformist figure.

The hate that hate produced/Pathologically ill/Liberation theologian/We'll destroy and rebuild*
The notion that the very forces or attitudes that cause conflict and antagonism are the ones that can fuel change and progress, through a relentless and visionary approach.