Trinity
Common Market Lyrics

From the start of my heartbeat when art was deep in the fold
Since the very beginning, I've been connected to the art and creativity that runs deep within me.

To the time of my first rhyme when I was 12 years old
When I was 12 years old, I discovered my gift for rhyming and poetic expression.

I heard the voice of reason speakin' from the beacon of hope – it said:
I heard a message of reason from a beacon of hope that gave me guidance.

"I represent with mind, body and soul"
I represent myself and my beliefs with all aspects of my being.

And ever since then I'm questionin' what I'm told
Since then, I've been questioning everything I'm told and exploring my own options.

Explore the options when I'm stoppin' at the fork in the road
I explore my options when I come to a crossroads in life.

The effect of my actions left a crack in the mold
The impact of my actions has created change and disrupted the norm.

Somatic maggots inhabit the trappings of the tyrant
Parasitic beings inhabit and corrupt tyrannical systems.

They bag, flag it, drag it back inside the cave
They contain and suppress dissenting voices and ideas.

I'm trackin' the pattern of havoc to stab it with the trident
I'm analyzing the pattern of destruction and chaos to address it with precision.

Rumor has it it's a war outside no man is safe from
There are rumors of an all-out war where no one is safe.

I prefer the grave to the fate of desolation
I would rather die than face a life of complete isolation and loneliness.

Sling blade, slice it into eighths – it's a miracle
I can make the impossible a reality with a swift and deliberate action.

Properties of these are three-dimensional – spherical
These properties have depth and complexity that cannot be easily understood.

Tropic of discussion – Capricorn will rival Cancer
This discussion will reach great depths and challenge common conventions.

Polyglot address me in the manner of a stammerer
People who speak many languages address me hesitantly and with great care.

Hold the title manager – author of the document
I hold the title of manager and am the author of this important document.

Sworn to secrecy the morning he performed the sacrament
An important ceremony was performed and those involved swore to keep it a secret.

Duty to the derelict – I'm six generations of rap
I feel a responsibility to those who have been left behind and am a master of my craft.

Savin' the tape for the day I came back
I am saving these recordings for the day when I return.

Words preserved – testimony to the tournament
These words are preserved and serve as a testament to the competition.

Clock wins again – hold my spot up in the firmament
Time wins once again, but I will still hold my place in the sky.

Virgin turned vanguard – the rod draws the line in the sand
Innocence gives way to leadership and a clear boundary is drawn.

Serpentine along Medina's floor plan
I move in a winding and unpredictable way, like the floor plan of Medina.

Hard to follow – death will free the swallow from the cage
My path is difficult and hard to follow, but death will bring freedom.

Bury feathers and collect the treasures with the Jack of Spades
I am strategic and will hide my tracks while collecting my rewards.

Steel pierce the epidermis of the earth
Metal pierces the surface of the earth.

Heart pump concrete – from beneath the skirt she bleeds
My heart beats with the rhythm of the concrete, and beneath its surface, there is an unstoppable flow.

Streaks of streets, we traverse the first cycle
We travel along the streets, leaving behind a trail of experiences as we complete the first cycle.

Network connect net-worth – thirst is primal
Making connections is valuable and we are driven by our basic desires.

Scream for the sake of sound to force the barrier back
We scream to break down barriers and make our voices heard.

Hurdle up and over the verbal torch carrier
We must overcome obstacles and move forward to carry the torch of our message.

Sharp turns, muscles in the lower calf burn
We must navigate through sharp turns, often feeling the burn in our muscles.

The last to finish has his position affirmed
Even if we're the last to finish, it's important to finish and affirm our position.

Track's run simulcast – lapse syndication
This track is being broadcast and syndicated simultaneously.

Tell the magnate hell can wait – practice patience
We must be patient and confident in our message, telling those in power to wait for us.

Majors always wanna push the up-tempo game pace
Those in power always want to speed up the pace, but we must keep the tempo and rhythm consistent.

I favor simple – evaluate the info
I value simplicity and clear evaluations of information.

Screen print matter – coat the data in emulsion
We must present our message in a clear and striking way.

Teen Clint Eastwood – heard your childhood was troublesome
I'm like a young Clint Eastwood and have heard about your difficult upbringing.

Watch the way the sharks play the cards they're dealt
We must be mindful of how those in power use their resources.

Overcoming the odds, well that's a way to create wealth
Wealth can be created by overcoming obstacles and succeeding against the odds.

Stay healthy – balance out your diet with some labor
It's important to stay healthy and maintain a balance between hard work and self-care.

Make a difference in the system with the wisdom that I gave ya
You can make a difference in the system by using the wisdom I've shared with you.

Save for my dominion all the planets vanish instantly
I have power and control over my domain, and all planets vanish instantly under my command.

The key to infinite existence is within the trinity
The key to infinite existence is found within the balance and harmony of mind, body, and soul.

Pop press a plate-a-day: mass distribution
The media distributes messages on a massive scale every day.

Lack of proper standards contributes to pollution
The lack of proper standards leads to environmental pollution.

Who depends on agency protection from the acid rain?
Who relies on agency protection from the damage of acid rain?

Through the trinity your alkalinity is ascertained
Through the balance of mind, body, and soul, you can determine your own level of alkalinity.

I got digital minerals by the gram
I have an abundance of digital resources at my disposal.

Shots vary, but my apothecary stocks jams
My supply and resources may differ, but I am always well-prepared.

Hot damn – push the cart around the town square peddlin' wares
Wow, I'm making a lot of sales while pushing my cart around the town square!

Observin' how the merchants meddle in affairs
I'm noticing how businesspeople are interfering with political and community affairs.

It's pointless – keepin' your finger on the pulse of a dead horse
It's pointless to stay connected to something that's already dead and gone.

That trend ends, "that's when ya lost"
If you can't keep up with the changing trends, you're already defeated.

Nine-trinity to Infinity – bless faith kept
Believe in yourself and your faith will be blessed infinitely.

Son I got methods I aint even played yet
I have many methods and strategies that I haven't even tried yet.

Put the record on – straight flush, weight crush peppercorn
Let's put music on and enjoy a straight flush, strong hit, and added flavor.

Snort a line – forge across the borderline of Thessalon
We can cross boundaries and borders with confidence, even if it's risky.

Campin' out in Corinth, passin' through Estonia
I'm passing through and experiencing different places and cultures.

Remnants of the message echo back to Macedonia
The message and impact I leave behind will echo back and be felt in other regions.

Homer's had that spot blown for two millennia
Homer's territory and legacy have been well-known and established for centuries.

Is it possible this 'odyssey' is not linear?
Could there be a non-linear path or journey, like in Homer's 'Odyssey'?

Gravitate to logic – talk about a waste
It's a waste to avoid logic and reason. Instead, we should be drawn towards it.

Writin' in my 'launch' pad, I'm like a rock in outer space
I feel a sense of isolation and aloneness, like a rock floating in outer space.

Blast to orbit – first to volunteer, last to forfeit
I'm propelled to new heights and am always ready to volunteer and never willing to forfeit.

All I need is one mic mounted in the cockpit
All I need is one microphone mounted in front of me, like in a cockpit.

Static interferes with my communiqué to Houston
Static and interference disrupt my communication to Houston.

Steeped in the syrup makes it hard for me to move them
I feel stuck and unable to move forward because of the adversity I face.

Sublime clientele – only time'll tell if more are with us
We have a small but devoted following and time will tell if more will join us.

Though the core itself is serendipitous
Despite the unpredictability and randomness at the center, something valuable and beautiful can still be found.

Cin cin – to the fam a toast to prosperity
Celebrate and make a toast to the success and prosperity of our family.

Even in my absence I'mma oversee the legacy
Even when I'm not present, I will still make sure that my legacy is protected and maintained.

Dedicate one to Bambataa if it's not too much to ask
If it's not too much to ask, I'd like to dedicate this to Bambataa.

Fashion the future to refract the past
Use the past to shape and influence the future.

Luminosity – ultra-violent rays graze the temple
There is a blinding beauty and power that comes from the sun's rays touching our temples.

We play the tympani to save the trinity...
We use rhythm and music to save and celebrate the balance of mind, body, and soul.