This group consisted also of his partner Webb. Following a fallout with his partner, Canibus pursued a solo career and began infiltrating the mix-tape circuit. By 1997, he had approached the brink of the major-label rap game, guesting regularly on high-profile releases: He contributed to "Uni-4-orm," an inclusion on the Rhyme & Reason soundtrack also featuring Heltah Skeltah and Rass Kass; "Love, Peace & Nappiness," an inclusion on the Lost Boyz's Love, Peace & Nappiness also featuring Redman and A+; "Making a Name for Ourselves," an inclusion on Common's One Day It'll All Make Sense; the non-album remix of Wyclef Jean's "Gone Till November."
And most famously, "4, 3, 2, 1," an inclusion on LL Cool J's Phenomenon also featuring Redman, DMX, and Method Man.
Of the several guest appearances, "4, 3, 2, 1" certainly meant the most, as it brought together many of New York's preeminent hardcore rappers and thus ushered Canibus into that same elite class. At the same time, however, Canibus lashed out shortly afterward with the Mike Tyson-featuring "Second Round K.O.," where he rhymed, "So I'ma let the world know the truth, you don't want me to shine/You studied my rhyme, then you laid your vocals after mine."
In fact, the entirety of the song directed barbed rhymes at LL: "You walk around showin' off your body cause it sells/Plus to avoid the fact that you ain't got skills/Mad at me 'cause I kick that sh*t real niggaz feel/While 99 percent of your fans wear high heels," and so on. Shortly thereafter, LL sought his revenge, releasing "The Ripper Strikes Back" on the Survival of the Illest soundtrack (1998) and thus channeling even more attention toward Canibus.
From the track's chorus ("Can-I-bus? Yes you can!") to practically every line of the verses ("You soft as a newborn baby takin' a nap/Make my dick hard with that bitch-ass track/Where you at? smokin' in some one-room flat/Suckin' on Clef's dick hopin' to come back"), LL unleashed a fury of insults and threats. The media, of course, elevated the battle to grand heights, as even MTV gave the story headlines. In the aftermath of 2Pac's and Biggie's deaths, such confrontations fascinated the rap community, and Canibus certainly capitalized on his newfound publicity.
As for his debut full-length, Can-i-bus (1998), though, the response was sobering. Critics expressed little support, and sales quickly dropped as listeners also felt genuinely disappointed. Executive produced by Wyclef, the album suffered on many levels, both production-wise and rhetorically as well (critics targeting Canibus' delivery more than his lyrics or themes). The momentum that "Second Round K.O." had generated simmered almost immediately, and it didn't help that LL's "Ripper Strikes Back" found substantial acceptance at the time as well.
In the two years following the release of Can-i-bus, the rapper maintained an extremely low profile, much in contrast to the regular guest appearances he had made leading up to his debut. As a result, when he finally did return with his follow-up album, 2000 B.C. (2000), few noticed, it came and went generally unheard, and Canibus returned to the underground after parting ways with Universal. He continued to record albums and release them on the independent circuit (including 2002's Mic Club, 2003's Rip the Jacker, and 2005's Mind Control); furthermore, he retained a small base of fans as well, yet his days as the next-big-thing had clearly come and gone, as they similarly had for so many other talented rappers.
Patriots
Canibus Lyrics
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Canibus:
I make your bitch crew shit stools
I put a pistol in your mouth to pull
Don't even talk about guns
The only 9 you got is a 5 dollar bill and 4 ones
So I don't give a fuck what none of ya'll niggas say
Cause anything that can't penetrate ricochets
Rhyming with me on a record?
You might as well have died and went to hell instead of heaven cause
my rhyme
weapon
Is like a medieval torture method
Your 4 limbs tied to four horses all pulling in different directions
In this profession I get busy without a question
Seeing me is like seeing a vampire's reflection
Fast or slow flows connect like electrodes
I make cassette tape decks blow when I'm in wreck-mode
Explode leaving areas abandoned
With more radiation behind than spots u.f.o.s landed in
Male Voice:
Is that all soldier?
Canibus:
Yes, sir!
Male Voice:
Is there anything you need?
Canibus:
No, sir!
Male Voice:
Report back to me before the briefing. At ease!
Canibus:
Are you a Navy Seal?
Free:
Yes, sir!
Canibus:
Then say it like you mean it! Tell them who Free from the Navy Seal
Team is!
Free:
Free be the one rocking shit
Special operatives
Specializing in weapons diagnostic
My survival tactics be drastic
Like Rambo I'm straggling niggas with my bow and arrow elastic
Whoever said you couldn't be 5 feet and thoroughbred
Never witnessed the cerebal cortex in my head
How many gigabytes does your hard drive hold?
Or does your hard drive fold ?once the signal hits the node?
Beyond mission control the theory behind your thought
Marie Antoinette, behead me, I still rock
While you choke and suffocate I'll be on testosterone
I'm known to breaking levels down to the values unknown
A specimen with extraterrestrial estrogen
Kick your intestines in
Sell your testicles to Mexicans
I bring the force like a nutcracker
Annihilate rhyme hackers
Navy Seal linebacker
The last set of pits remain unclaimed
So if you buck against Free you better tattoo your name on your teeth
I disintegrate those that oppose
Disintegrate hoes with they assholes in they nose
I suppose you want to run your mouth like ?acasinette?
I put bitch niggas to rest in a bitch bassinet
Canibus:
Is that all soldier?
Free:
Yes, sir!
Canibus:
Is there anything you need?
Free:
No, sir!
Canibus:
Report back to me after the briefing. At ease!
Canibus:
Are you a patriot?
Sir, yes sir!
Then say it like you mean it!
Tell them who Canibus from the Navy Seal Team is!
I'm the meanest muthafucka on this whole Navy Seal team
And I can kill anything if it bleeds or breathes
Calling all bitch ass niggas and bitch ass bitches
I got a ?howitzer? bigger than any 4/5 is
Rapping is a raw business
But as an individual I'm as different as anybody's fingerprint is
?And foreign is a form of the antonym?
Put me in the same category you would put Marilyn Manson in
Bugging like a satanic evangelist
Jogging butt-naked down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles
Every MC in your crew will get ruined or wounded
You talk the bullshit and you to scared to do shit
I'm the type of nigga that will prove it
Produce shit
I spent so much time in the studio I had to move in
A soldier, who his practices West Indian opia
I can drink the poison from a king cobra
Cause long after ya'll are dead and gone
I'll survive the nuclear holocaust like a roach ?
Male Voice:
Is that all soldier?
Canibus:
Sir, yes sir!
Male Voice:
Is there anything you need?
Canibus:
No, sir!
Male Voice:
Report back to me after the briefing. At ease!
The lyrics to this song are dense with references to violence and weaponry, as Canibus and Free both boast about their skills and strength. Canibus begins by threatening to harm his opponents with a gun and then feed their remains to pit bulls. He dismisses their supposed power by pointing out that their guns are not powerful enough to penetrate walls. He then likens his rhyming to a medieval form of torture, suggesting that attempting to keep up with him on a record will be painful and humiliating. Canibus emphasizes his ability to intimidate and overpower his enemies, likening himself to a vampire and suggesting that he can overwhelm them like an electrocution.
Free continues this theme of violent domination, describing himself as a member of a Navy Seal team who specializes in weapons and survival tactics. He boasts about his ability to kill with a bow and arrow and to break down levels of complicated thought. He suggests that his knowledge and skills are so advanced that they verge on the extraterrestrial. He concludes by contrasting himself with his weaker opponents, whom he threatens to disintegrate both metaphorically and literally.
Overall, the song is an aggressive expression of domination and superiority, with both Canibus and Free boasting about their abilities to overpower their opponents. The lyrics are full of violent imagery and threats, and the singers present themselves as essentially invincible.
Line by Line Meaning
I make your bitch crew shit stools
I have the power to completely humiliate and dominate your crew
I put a pistol in your mouth to pull
I am not afraid to use violence to assert my dominance
Then I feed you to the pit bulls
I will dispose of you without mercy
Don't even talk about guns
You are not a threat to me and I do not take you seriously
The only 9 you got is a 5 dollar bill and 4 ones
You are poor and not a threat to me
So I don't give a fuck what none of ya'll niggas say
I am completely confident in myself and do not care about your opinions
Cause anything that can't penetrate ricochets
If you try to attack me, your efforts will be useless
Rhyming with me on a record?
Collaborating with me on a song
You might as well have died and went to hell instead of heaven cause
It will be a painful experience for you
my rhyme
My rap skills
weapon
Are so powerful they can destroy an opponent
Is like a medieval torture method
It will cause great pain and suffering to anyone who opposes me
Your 4 limbs tied to four horses all pulling in different directions
You will be torn apart and destroyed completely
In this profession I get busy without a question
I am very skilled at what I do and have unwavering confidence in my abilities
Seeing me is like seeing a vampire's reflection
I am a scary and intimidating figure
Fast or slow flows connect like electrodes
My rap skills are versatile and adaptable to any beat
I make cassette tape decks blow when I'm in wreck-mode
My music is so powerful it can damage listening devices
Explode leaving areas abandoned
My presence can create chaos and destruction
With more radiation behind than spots u.f.o.s landed in
My impact is larger and more significant than a UFO landing
Yes, sir!
Acknowledging a superior officer
No, sir!
Declining any needs or requests
Report back to me before the briefing. At ease!
Come see me before the meeting and relax
Are you a Navy Seal?
Asking if someone is a member of the Navy Seals
Then say it like you mean it! Tell them who Free from the Navy Seal Team is!
Act with confidence and assert your position in the Navy Seals
Special operatives
Highly skilled and trained professionals
Specializing in weapons diagnostic
Experts in analyzing and evaluating weapons
My survival tactics be drastic
I am willing to do whatever it takes to survive
Like Rambo I'm straggling niggas with my bow and arrow elastic
I am skilled in unconventional and deadly methods of combat
Whoever said you couldn't be 5 feet and thoroughbred
Challenging ideas and stereotypes that limit people
Never witnessed the cerebal cortex in my head
My intelligence and brainpower is unmatched
How many gigabytes does your hard drive hold?
Asking about someone's computer storage capacity
Or does your hard drive fold? once the signal hits the node?
Questioning if someone is weak and vulnerable to attack
Beyond mission control the theory behind your thought
Thinking deeper and more strategically than the average person
Marie Antoinette, behead me, I still rock
Showing resolve and strength in the face of adversity
While you choke and suffocate I'll be on testosterone
Thrive under pressure and challenge
I'm known to breaking levels down to the values unknown
Breaking down barriers and challenging norms
A specimen with extraterrestrial estrogen
I am unique and different from others
Kick your intestines in
Do significant harm to an enemy
Sell your testicles to Mexicans
Do something extreme and absurd
I bring the force like a nutcracker
I am powerful and impactful
Annihilate rhyme hackers
Destroy anyone who challenges my rap skills
Navy Seal linebacker
Use military skills and tactics in combat
The last set of pits remain unclaimed
I have defeated all of my opponents
So if you buck against Free you better tattoo your name on your teeth
Attempting to fight me will lead to significant harm
I disintegrate those that oppose
Destroying anyone who challenges me
Disintegrate hoes with they assholes in they nose
Do significant harm to women who cross me
I suppose you want to run your mouth like ?acasinette?
Predicting someone's behavior and being prepared for it
I put bitch niggas to rest in a bitch bassinet
Do significant harm to weak and cowardly individuals
Is that all soldier?
Checking in with a subordinate
Then say it like you mean it! Tell them who Canibus from the Navy Seal Team is!
Show confidence and assertiveness in your position in the Navy Seals
I'm the meanest muthafucka on this whole Navy Seal team
I am tough and intimidating
And I can kill anything if it bleeds or breathes
I am a deadly and skilled fighter
Calling all bitch ass niggas and bitch ass bitches
Challenging weak and cowardly individuals
I got a ?howitzer? bigger than any 4/5 is
I am powerful and strong
Rapping is a raw business
Rap music is intense and competitive
But as an individual I'm as different as anybody's fingerprint is
I am unique and different from others
?And foreign is a form of the antonym?
Playing with words and language in a clever way
Bugging like a satanic evangelist
Acting strange and unusual
Jogging butt-naked down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles
Doing something wild and outside of social norms
Every MC in your crew will get ruined or wounded
I am confident in my ability to win against any opponents
You talk the bullshit and you to scared to do shit
You are all talk and no action
I'm the type of nigga that will prove it
I am willing to back up my words with actions
Produce shit
Create good music
I spent so much time in the studio I had to move in
I am dedicated and passionate about my music
A soldier, who his practices West Indian opia
A strong and skilled fighter with diverse cultural influences
I can drink the poison from a king cobra
I am immune to danger and harm
Cause long after ya'll are dead and gone
I will have a lasting impact and legacy
I'll survive the nuclear holocaust like a roach ?
I am resilient and capable of surviving harsh conditions
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL PIERRE, GERMAINE WILLIAMS, MARIE A WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eddy X
This is advanced old school. Canibus was ahead of his time.
He still is.
ddd lll
Eddy X he may have been but definitely not good now .... mcs surpassed him years ago
Ghazal Suna
gee diesel name on 1 ya bum!
ddd lll
He was and no longer is...... he's absolutely irrelevant at this point
Ninety Three Tv
@ddd lll canibus is a legend there's very few to match him at his peak give him his respect
Randy Richmond III
@ddd lll FALSE https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis
TERRY TURNER
"The only nine you got is a five dollar bill and four ones" Canibus is nice!!
NiqVevo
Canibus spitting fire on this song
Carlprit
Honestly one of the best lyrically π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Ψ§ΩΨ²ΩΨ±Ψ§ΩΩ Ali
βSpent so much time in the studio I had to move inβ π₯π₯ damn bis.π―