For a while, the group was rumored to have disbanded. In 2003 however, fellow Definitive Jux rapper MURS said, "By the way, Can Ox is not broken up, it's just a rumor" between tracks on fellow Definitive Jux rapper Aesop Rock's album Bazooka Tooth. November 2005 brought the release of a live album, Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ, in the liner notes of which is the statement "Look out for the new full length LP by Cannibal Ox Summer of 06."
In addition to El-P, legendary producers Pete Rock and The RZA have reportedly signed on to contribute to the project. DJ Mighty Mi, who collaborated with Vast Aire in 2005, would be a likely producer as well.
Cannibal Ox is once again reportedly broken up for good, however; as of 2008 El-P commented that the two emcee's from the group have been unable to put anything together either in music or in their personal lives. Both artists have been pursuing successful solo careers, with two albums each under their respective belts.
Blade: The Art of Ox
Cannibal Ox Lyrics
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From Mecca to Jerusalem
All day every day
Toe flex we bout to blow like octane
You know Cannibal Ox got mad slang
Who cares what you're named
They say a man who repeats himself is insane
Flame on I spit that hot fire with Dylan
And stay inside the line with crayons
My whole aura is neon, ultra violet
Come out your mouth
I might get ultra violent
Now it's so quiet
You was popping that junk
Now it's so silent
Here's another token
We are the chosen
Wolves in the
Blade of the Ronin
We delivered the
Your novice we polished
Acknowledge
Made men, shottas and godfathers
I rock the flow
Brick City bandit about to know
Star studed glow
Party on bars
We give and go
In "Blade: The Art of Ox" by Cannibal Ox, the lyrics depict the harsh reality of life on the streets. The opening line of the song suggests that living in places like Mecca and Jerusalem is not easy, and the lyrics go on to describe the struggles that individuals face in their day-to-day lives. The metaphor used in the first few lines of the song "Toe flex we bout to blow like octane" suggests that the artists are about to ignite and release their explosive energy into the world.
The lyrics then further highlight the strength of the rappers' skills and their unique style of rap. They suggest that it is not important what other people call them nor are they concerned with who others are because their music speaks for itself. The metaphor "I mix my saliva with propane" is used to illustrate the rappers' exceptional talent, which "spits that hot fire with Dylan." They show that their lyrics are different as the rappers blend their style with Dylan's creativity just like someone mixing propane and saliva.
The lyrics continue to emphasize that the rappers are the chosen ones - "Wolves in the Blade of the Ronin." The words "acknowledge" and "made men, shottas and godfathers" indicate that the rappers demand respect from their listeners. The song ends with a sense of power and a call to action with the words "We give and go," suggesting that the rappers are unstoppable.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard in these streets
Living in the harsh realities of life is a constant struggle.
From Mecca to Jerusalem
The struggle exists across all religions and cultures.
All day every day
The struggle never ends.
Toe flex we bout to blow like octane
We are ready to explode onto the scene with our skills and talent.
You know Cannibal Ox got mad slang
Our rap style is unique and powerful.
Who cares what you're named
Your identity doesn't matter, only your abilities do.
They say a man who repeats himself is insane
Originality and creativity are valued over repetition and imitation.
I mix my saliva with propane
My rhymes are explosive and powerful.
Flame on I spit that hot fire with Dylan
My rhymes are so hot and intense that they can even compete with Bob Dylan's lyrics.
And stay inside the line with crayons
Despite being creative and unique, I can still stay within the boundaries of the rap game.
My whole aura is neon, ultra violet
I emit a unique, vibrant energy that stands out and shines.
Come out your mouth
Watch what you say.
I might get ultra violent
I will react with aggression and force if provoked.
Now it's so quiet
Silence follows in the wake of my power and strength.
You was popping that junk
You were talking trash earlier.
Now it's so silent
I have silenced you with my abilities and talent.
Here's another token
Another example of my skill and talent.
We are the chosen
We have been selected and destined for greatness.
Wolves in the
We are fierce, aggressive, and powerful.
Blade of the Ronin
We are warriors, fighting for what we believe in.
We delivered the
We have successfully completed our mission and delivered our message.
Your novice we polished
We have taken inexperienced rappers and helped them become more skilled and polished.
Acknowledge
Recognize the skill and talent we possess.
Made men, shottas and godfathers
We have influenced and impacted many people in the rap game, including those in positions of power and leadership.
I rock the flow
I have a unique and powerful rap style.
Brick City bandit about to know
I am from Brick City and I am about to bring my skills to the world stage.
Star studed glow
Our energy and talent illuminates the rap game like stars in the sky.
Party on bars
We are celebrating our success and talent through our rap verses.
We give and go
We have contributed to the rap game and now it is time for others to step up and carry on our legacy.
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