Cenoir Studies 02
Canibus Lyrics

Yo the artists come and go, so does the show
Artists come and go, just like the shows they perform in. It's a reminder that nothing lasts forever.

So does the dough, nothin lasts forever you know
Money also comes and goes. It's a reminder that nothing is permanent.

It's all about the experience and what you take from it
The most important thing is what you gain from the experience, the lessons and knowledge you acquire.

What you learn in the process, what you make of it
It's about the lessons learned and how you apply them to achieve personal growth and success.

Number two in the world at the top of the summit, I loved it
Although reaching the second position in the world feels amazing, it's important to remember there is always the risk of falling from such heights.

Shoulda packed a parachute for the plummet
Metaphorically, it's advisable to be prepared for the inevitable downfall or failure that may follow success.

Now I'm opening these clips crawlin through mud pits
The singer is in a difficult situation, facing challenges and struggles.

With guns and hundreds of clips on Uncle Sam's budget
The artist is armed and equipped with ammunition provided or funded by the government.

Hundred rifles itself, handcuff Bert Reynolds
Possessing a large number of rifles alone is not enough to ensure success. It's a reference to the importance of strategy and tactics.

To Jim Brown and escape with Raquel Welsh
The artist references renowned and influential figures to highlight the importance of making strategic alliances or partnerships.

Isn't my queen lovely? feed her rum of rays
The singer expresses affection and admiration for someone, offering them the best of everything.

And ice cream, shower her with diamond rings and money
The artist wants to provide their loved one with luxurious gifts and financial security.

23 hours a day I study
The singer dedicates a significant amount of time to learning and improving themselves.

Dreamin about beautiful women I hate you gay teletubies
The singer fantasizes about attractive women and expresses disdain for something unrelated.

Dreams keep me alive, you can't take em from me
The singer finds solace and motivation in their dreams, asserting that no one can steal them away.

The battlefield is bloody, mean, and ugly
Metaphorically, life can be brutal, harsh, and filled with conflict.

My adrenaline rushes when the enemy rush me
The artist feels a surge of excitement and energy when facing challenges or opposition.

Tryin to bust me 'cause I swore I'd defend my country
The singer is prepared to fight and protect their country, even if it means facing danger.

If I could choose between being lucky and having money
When given the choice, the singer would prioritize financial stability over relying solely on luck.

Nothing negative could ever touch me
The artist is confident and believes they are impervious to negativity.

What must be is ultimately not up to me
The artist understands that some things are beyond their control, and they must accept the outcome.

But I sacrifice my life for yours if you trust me
The artist is willing to give up their own life to protect someone they care about, under the condition that they trust them.

Pin my medals upon my chest
Acknowledging the singer's achievements and honoring them with medals.

So I could left-right-left in a certain death
Preparing for the inevitable march towards death or sacrifice.

God's speed and God bless
Wishing for divine protection and guidance on their journey.

In the end I hope God is impressed if I'm put to rest
The singer desires to leave a lasting impact or legacy that is worthy of divine approval.

I did what I came to do, no time left
The singer has fulfilled their purpose or goals, and time is running out for them.

Say my name out the blue 'cause I rhyme it the best
The artist wants their name to be recognized and remembered for their exceptional rhyming skills.

Mic club dot net see me live in the flesh
Inviting people to witness their live performances on a certain website.

You could come and download every rhyme that I spit
Encouraging fans to access and enjoy their music by downloading their rhymes.

You could pay homage to Rip for one dollar a clip
Fans have the option to support the singer by paying for their music, which costs one dollar per clip.

None of those rhymes is on the album bitch
Asserting that the featured rhymes are not part of the album, implying they are exclusive or unreleased.

It's a storage facility where I keep my shit
Referring to the mentioned location as a place to store personal creations or works.

For the students in the class that wanna peep my shit
The artist is specifically addressing students who are interested in exploring their work.

Break a bootlegger leg if he leak my shit
Expressing strong opposition to unauthorized sharing or leaking of their work, suggesting punishment for those who do so.

You don't wanna sign him bitch then eat my shit
Addressing someone who refuses to collaborate or sign them, stating that they should face the consequences.

Drink my piss, you could never compete like this
Expressing superiority and challenging others to try and compete, using an exaggerated and demeaning metaphor.

I'ma give you an example how deep I get
The singer promises to provide an example of their profound understanding or skill.

Technology not available for purchase
Referring to their advanced and unique approach or style as something that cannot be bought or replicated.

My brain collects, stores, and converts million bar verses
Emphasizing their ability to create and deliver complex and extensive lyrical content.

At a stand-off distance of a thousand feet
Metaphorically describing their ability to remain detached or observant from a distance.

I illuminate the target and pound em to sleep
Highlighting their ability to identify targets and overpower them effectively and swiftly.

To within one micro-inch if you out in the street
Conveying extreme precision and accuracy when dealing with opponents or threats in real-life situations.

I could close my ears and still move my mouth to the beat
Indicating their mastery of rhyming and rhythm, to the extent that they can perform even without hearing the music.

Dial-up to your network and make your files delete
Metaphorically suggesting their ability to intrude into someone's digital network and delete their files.

Count to three, listen to you browse a beat
Implying that the artist can outperform their opponents effortlessly, even while casually counting or paying minimal attention.

Too late, foot already stepped in the feces
Indicating that their opponents' mistakes or consequences have already occurred, and it's too late for them to avoid it.

Dr. Norton's too sick to help your PCs
Comparing their skills to that of a highly advanced and effective 'doctor' who can't assist in fixing their opponents' computers.

Virtually I make your virtual memory freeze
Expressing their ability to disrupt or freeze their opponents' virtual memory or computer systems, metaphorically representing their dominance.

With a weapon of mass destruction double you MD's
Describing themselves as a powerful and destructive force that surpasses even the ability of medical doctors.

I'm a TMC trouble to MCs
Referring to themselves as a 'trouble' or difficult challenge for other Master of Ceremonies (MCs).

Destroy colonies with UCAVs
Claiming to have the power to annihilate entire communities using Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs).

I send in no less than twenty 18s
They assert their ability to deploy significant firepower, potentially referencing armed personnel or vehicles.

Wipe you out before I even get to the beach
Imagining themselves as a destructive force capable of eliminating their opponents long before reaching the battlefield.

With my Trans-atmospheric space based mirrors
Metaphorically describing their ability to reflect or redirect attacks from space, emphasizing their dominance.

Can you write that out without typographical error?
Challenging someone to accurately transcribe or replicate their statement without any mistakes or errors.

Dumb fucks I'm the best ever whatever
Asserting their superiority and dismissing those who doubt or underestimate their abilities.

Divide 18 by 6 you get the third letter
Providing a mathematical riddle, where dividing 18 by 6 equals 3, referring to themselves as the 'third letter' or third best.

From the lowest earth orbit up to the heavens
Expressing their dominion and influence over everything, from the lowest to the highest levels.

I bomb y'all wit lyrics of flesh shredders and petters forever
Using powerful and aggressive lyrics, the artist figuratively 'attacks' their opponents, reveling in their ability to destroy them with words.

As a spitter I'm still tougher than leather
Despite the challenges and pressures they face as a rapper, they remain resilient and strong.

I had to go underground to get over the pressure
To overcome the intense scrutiny and expectations, they had to retreat from the mainstream and carve their own path.

Battle rap from the Renaissance multi-megawatt
Describing their lyrical prowess and battle skills as being at the highest level, referencing both history and modern energy power.

Bury you beneath the bedrock on the bed of rocks
Using vivid imagery, the artist asserts their ability to defeat and vanquish their opponents, leaving them buried and defeated.

I could never get bored
The artist finds their passion and creativity so engaging that they never grow tired or lose interest.

I write about Hugsley vs Wibble Force, fuck writin killer chorus
They prioritize writing intricate and complex narratives or stories over creating catchy choruses.

Copenhaven curriculum of metaphors
Referring to their extensive use of metaphors in their lyrics, likening it to a comprehensive educational plan.

Everything from Bob Marley to Tenor Saul
Their knowledge and range of references spans from Bob Marley to Tenor Saul, indicating a broad musical and cultural understanding.

The System of A Down song number 14
Referencing a specific song by the band System of a Down, illustrating their diverse taste and familiarity with specific tracks.

I see aerials in the sky when I dream
Their dreams are augmented with vivid imagery, even seeing aerials (antennas) in the sky, suggesting their imaginative and visionary mindset.

The end is near I wish it would hurry up
Expressing impatience or readiness for the end, whatever it may be, to arrive sooner.

I feel nano-bacteria burning me up
Using figurative language, the artist indicates that a very small organism or issue is causing them discomfort or distress.

Before I explain in detail
The singer is about to provide a thorough and comprehensive explanation or elaboration.

You should examine the Mahr's mineral samples under my nails
Suggesting that the listener should investigate the intriguing details or evidence they possess, metaphorically represented by minerals under their nails.

Sometimes I wonder who's listening
Ambivalence about the audience or reception of their work, questioning who is actually paying attention to their message.

The auditory Pavlovian conditioning's so sickening
Commenting on the power of auditory stimulus and how it can influence or manipulate listeners, finding it disturbing or distasteful.

My adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine
Referring to the four main nucleotides in DNA, suggesting that these components are the essence of their lyrical supremacy.

Is really what makes my rhyme supreme
Their DNA metaphorically represents the foundation or core of their exceptional rhymes and skill.

Soon as I hear the beat, bada-bing
As soon as they hear the beat, they effortlessly flow and synchronize with it, using onomatopoeia to convey their smoothness.

You gotta think: a hundred bars...damn, that's a lotta ink
Challenging listeners to consider the sheer amount of effort, thought, and creativity required to write a hundred bars of lyrics.

Eventually all of my albums'll be out of print
Predicting that over time, their albums will no longer be available for purchase or distribution.

There'll be a clone for every style I invent
Anticipating that there will be imitators or clones attempting to replicate their unique style.

For every line I rhyme intense
Each line they write is filled with passion, energy, and intensity.

For all the time I spent, every word I spit since 96
Acknowledging and valuing the time and effort they have put into their craft, emphasizing their consistency since 1996.

If you could input at a hundred
If the listener can comprehend or process information at a rapid pace or high level.

I could output way above it, if we in public, I double it
Indicating their ability to surpass any input with their output, doubling their impact and energy when performing in public.

Put this on your study list and go study, bitch
Encouraging listeners to add this song to their list of material to study and urging them to do so seriously.

Basically quoting Hammer you 'can't touch this'
Referencing MC Hammer's famous line and hit song, implying that their skills and abilities are unparalleled and untouchable.

I'm too assertive and alert for what it's worth
Expressing their confidence and heightened awareness, acknowledging the value of being assertive.

My best piece of work is still yearning to be birthed
Their most impressive creation or creation is eagerly awaiting to be released or shared with the world.

Class Dismissed
The singer concludes their message or performance, indicating it is now time for the 'class' or audience to disperse or move on.

Cenoir Studies from Canibus
The song is part of Canibus's Cenoir Studies, emphasizing the artist's unique approach and style.

There is something mystical, but it's not RARE
Acknowledging that there is something inexplicable or mysterious, but it is not a rare or exceptional occurrence.

And nobody should treat it as though this is something special
Asserting that people should not exaggerate or treat the mystical or unknown as something extraordinary or unique.

That writer's do... anybody--anybody born physically able in the brain
Emphasizing that anyone, with a functioning brain and physical ability, has the potential to write and tap into their creative depths.

Can sit down and begin to write something and discover
Underlining the accessibility and universal nature of writing, suggesting that by merely starting to write, one can uncover or unlock their creativity.

That there are depths in her soul or his soul that are untapped
Implies that within each person, there are unexplored depths or untapped potential waiting to be discovered through writing or artistic expression.