Tragedy Of War
Company Flow Lyrics


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Yo yo it stink like dead rappers check it
The re-birth type of warfare biological
Delve into my Waterworld overcome any obstacle
In your bodyframe we're aimin for the jugular
Kids take my styles like D.A. to drug smugglers
Jus the acquisitive a prize the lyrical Charmin
You ridin' fat hoochies tryin' to glimpse the summit
In the wintertime yo I be killin' Storm Troopers
Cluein' your crew in to exactly who done it
Bigg Jus mind invention the king battle of epic proportions
Lyrical intrigue, the master of contortion
Optimized computerization virus
Paradoxical acoustic sound bombing
My complexity weaves fourth-dimensional in your mind
Check the index under ego smashin'
Propaganda bashin', meetin' the merciless
Pry apart your bourgeoisie industry functions
Smoke the rhymes to give the microphone lung cancer
You crabs is straight slummin'
A good investment, a high-yield earning
Your high anxiety burning off the fumes from my burners
My evil memoirs interleave intrigue
To get more niggaz high than Kilimanjaro
Indelible confrontation be way out your league
So say goodbye, to tomorrow like Key
Otherwise or the king of action
Packed like a liquor store auto when check cashin'

Never before, have you been able to witness
So much cruelty, live and in color
In the privacy, of your own home

Alright bring that down though
One two
When I walk I stomp out messages
MC's with they holiday hollow chocolate mics appear thespian
Forbidden got a stomach full of pop rocks and thumbtacks ingested
Deaded, similar to cold war Asians as a law can cost effective
This mister wizard blitzed by the kilometer don't resist
Shit alternative fuel combat conglomerates
I'm on it like shit is in a bag via colostomy
Hostile macho stuck tryin' to get his buck in a lottery
I'm not dead pilot a cropduster ahead of reservoir bound
Drop the payload, cargo packed by the Dow Jones'
Got your holed up in a marble chest and rebels leak urine
Your basic components of a mechanized style modular
Fury has no pattern like the gain enslaves the shifty
Quite simply for both king of panic, implode
Bureacratic backers provoke my frantic rantings
Fuck with up and comers like in my school is senseless
We all felt pain arranged from migraines to chronic jaundice
Stepped into the country bar flippin' strictly ebonics
Fell upon a M-A-S-H unit wounded
I practically froze and felt stony, vision I suppose
Memo track that's just trapped in Japanime and molested
And can't recall the glance of the action was comfortable express
Shots from the tachyon synchronized
I settled directly down to it and studied for your demise
Skeletal frames proceed to safe tree that was splashed
The Jackson Pollack effect




Without directly coordinating men it's jump Watership Down
Dissension, to kill the pig and pay the rent invention

Overall Meaning

In Company Flow's song Tragedy of War, the lyrics describe war as a rebirth of warfare, with biological warfare being the weapon of choice. The rapper delves into his "Waterworld," a place where he overcomes any obstacle. He aims for the jugular in the bodyframe of his enemies and his styles are taken like a D.A. to drug smugglers. He considers himself the "lyrical Charmin" and takes on the winter Storm Troopers by himself, leaving clues for others to know who did it. Bigg Jus is the king of battle, with a complex mind and an optimized computerization virus. His lyrics are meant to weave fourth-dimensional complexity into the listener's mind. He smokes the rhymes to give the microphone lung cancer and prides himself in propaganda bashing, meeting the merciless, and prying apart bourgeoisie industry functions.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo yo it stink like dead rappers check it
The smell is so foul, it reminds me of decomposing corpses of fellow rappers who are no longer alive and prospering.


The re-birth type of warfare biological
War now involves re-creating and perfecting human-borne diseases that can inflict maximum damage on the enemy's population.


Delve into my Waterworld overcome any obstacle
We are diving deep into the unknown and unpredictable, withstanding any barriers or hardships that come our way.


In your bodyframe we're aimin for the jugular
Our attacks are targeted at the most crucial and vulnerable parts of your body, with the intention to immobilize you.


Kids take my styles like D.A. to drug smugglers
My unique and desired style of music is being consumed by young people with the same passion and intensity as drug smugglers handling illegal narcotics.


Jus the acquisitive a prize the lyrical Charmin
Just one of the many competitors in the rap game, striving to obtain and hold onto the top prize using smooth, captivating lyrics.


You ridin' fat hoochies tryin' to glimpse the summit
You are wasting your time chasing after superficial relationships with attractive women, while attempting to reach the top of your profession.


In the wintertime yo I be killin' Storm Troopers
During the cold winter months, I am confidently and efficiently eliminating my opponents in the rap game, like a skilled trooper in a battle.


Cluein' your crew in to exactly who done it
Making your team aware of the details and specifics of who was responsible for the success or failure of various rap battles or events.


Bigg Jus mind invention the king battle of epic proportions
Bigg Jus is a visionary who is creating a remarkable sound and is quickly becoming the go-to competitor in rap battles of monumental size and significance.


Lyrical intrigue, the master of contortion
A true master of crafting unintelligible but mesmerizing lyrics that can- at times- be interpreted in numerous ways, and loaded with metaphor and allusions of physical contortion.


Optimized computerization virus
A virus that has been forged to take advantage of the latest innovations in technology and computerization so as to achieve maximum destruction.


Paradoxical acoustic sound bombing
A unique and intentional style of physical assaults, using sound that is both seemingly contradictory and, at the same time, powerful and destructive.


My complexity weaves fourth-dimensional in your mind
The intricacy and depth of the lyrics I produce are complex and intricately designed, creating profound thoughts and sensations that go beyond a simple interpretation or understanding.


Check the index under ego smashin'
Take a close look at my music and you'll see that it is dedicated to defying and breaking one's ego, so as to make room for introspection and deep analysis.


Propaganda bashin', meetin' the merciless
Fiercely opposing any attempt to mislead or manipulate public opinion, and confronting those mercilessly who spread lies and deceit.


Pry apart your bourgeoisie industry functions
Unraveling the vast and intricate systems that power the music industry, creating fissures and ruptures that fundamentally undermine the existing order and practices.


Smoke the rhymes to give the microphone lung cancer
Producing such intense yet soothing melodies that when smoked produce therapeutic and transformative results- almost as though the microphone is itself capable of respirating and contracting lung cancer.


You crabs is straight slummin'
You are barely making your way in the music business, and spending your time in conditions that are far from desirable.


A good investment, a high-yield earning
My music is an excellent investment opportunity, with the potential to yield significant financial returns.


Your high anxiety burning off the fumes from my burners
The overwhelming anxiety and insecurity you are experiencing as the result of my aggressive and stirring music is acting like fuel to the fire, intensifying your emotions even further.


My evil memoirs interleave intrigue
Documenting the darkest and most ominous events in the music world, featuring elements of mystery and underhanded dealings that only serve to heighten the interest and curiosity of the audience.


To get more niggaz high than Kilimanjaro
Creating music that is highly sought after, addictive and capable of producing sensations similar to those experienced when climbing the tallest mountain in Africa.


Indelible confrontation be way out your league
Our confrontations are so powerful and striking, they are far beyond your ability to handle or manage them.


So say goodbye, to tomorrow like Key
Your hopes for tomorrow are destined to be dashed and destroyed, much like the writer of the Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key.


Otherwise or the king of action
Choosing to succeed and act with a sense of urgency, like a king who must lead and take action decisively and quickly.


Packed like a liquor store auto when check cashin'
Traveling with so much equipment and gear that I am reminded of the full car that is often seen outside of a liquor store when patrons are cashing their checks.


Never before, have you been able to witness so much cruelty, live and in color, in the privacy, of your own home
The opportunity to see so much violence and brutality, as it occurs, like never before, in the safety and intimacy of your own home.


When I walk I stomp out messages
Every step I take leaves a distinct and powerful imprint, serving as a message to everyone who follows or is influenced by my music.


MC's with they holiday hollow chocolate mics appear thespian
Other rappers, with their seasonal and gimmicky music, appear to simply be acting like performers.


Forbidden got a stomach full of pop rocks and thumbtacks ingested, deaded
I have consumed so many pop rocks and thumbtacks that my stomach is full and rendered dead, unable to process any further ingestion.


Similar to cold war Asians as a law can cost effective
In a similar manner to the Cold War in Asia, a law can be a cost-effective means of achieving a strategic objective or outcome.


This mister wizard blitzed by the kilometer don't resist
I am a skilled wizard who moves at lightning speed, and you would be unwise to resist or oppose my tremendous power and influence.


Shit alternative fuel combat conglomerates
A combination of unconventional tactics and equipment, that make up the conglomerates that are used in combat and other fields.


I'm on it like shit is in a bag via colostomy
I am unstoppable like shit being collected in a bag via an alternative means of waste removal (colostomy).


Hostile macho stuck tryin' to get his buck in a lottery
An aggressive and overly-exaggerated male figure who is only interested in achieving material wealth through any means necessary, including gambling in a lottery.


I'm not dead pilot a cropduster ahead of reservoir bound
I am not yet dead, and am still capable of flying a cropduster that will take me ahead of my enemies, who are converging around the reservoir.


Drop the payload, cargo packed by the Dow Jones'
Unleashing an explosive surprise, with devastating impacts on the infrastructure of companies identified by Dow Jones & Company.


Got your holed up in a marble chest and rebels leak urine
Your body has been entombed in a luxurious marble chest and the rebels showing disrespect by urinating on it.


Your basic components of a mechanized style modular
The foundation of your music is extremely formulaic and structured, lacking creativity and spontaneity.


Fury has no pattern like the gain enslaves the shifty
My anger and rage have no predictable pattern, but are capable of enslaving and controlling even the most deceptive and cunning individuals.


Quite simply for both king of panic, implode
Both the panic and anxiety that exist around the music industry can be easily resolved and calmed,


Bureacratic backers provoke my frantic rantings
The bureaucratic and administrative machinery supporting the music industry has led me to vent my frustrations and anger in a frantic and uncontrolled manner.


Fuck with up and comers like in my school is senseless
It makes no sense to harass or bully the new and upcoming musicians in the industry, for doing so only undermines their ability to fully develop and grow.


We all felt pain arranged from migraines to chronic jaundice
We all experienced varying levels of pain, from mild headaches to long-term and debilitating diseases like jaundice.


Stepped into the country bar flippin' strictly ebonics
Going to the country bar and speaking in a mixture of slang and regional dialect that is characteristic of African-American Vernacular English (Ebonics).


Fell upon a M-A-S-H unit wounded
I, myself, fell wounded to the point where I was brought into a mobile army surgical hospital (MASH) unit to be treated and cared for.


I practically froze and felt stony, vision I suppose
I was unable to move or act as if in a trance-like state, my perception of reality and my surroundings distorted and altered.


Memo track that's just trapped in Japanime and molested
A recording of my music that is distorted and remixed with elements of anime from Japan, in a way that seems harmful and inappropriate.


And can't recall the glance of the action was comfortable express
Unable to properly recount or remember the events that occurred, for they were too violent and disturbing to easily explain or express.


Shots from the tachyon synchronized
Quick and accurate shots that are in synchronization with the latest advancements in laser technology and its theoretical component, tachyons.


I settled directly down to it and studied for your demise
I immediately focused and immersed myself in the task of studying how to beat and best my opponents, in preparation for their ultimate defeat.


Skeletal frames proceed to safe tree that was splashed
The bony remains of others march forward to take refuge under a tree that has been spattered with blood.


The Jackson Pollack effect
A painting or other artwork that is splattered with color in a wild, uncontrolled manner, much like the style of Jackson Pollock.


Without directly coordinating men it's jump Watership Down
Without any clear guidance or coordination, this group of men has quickly become disorientated and lost, emulating the rabbits in the novel Watership Down who similarly lack direction.


Dissension, to kill the pig and pay the rent invention
All in opposition must rally together under one goal, to take down the establishment and all who represent it, while also developing new and innovative solutions to rental and financial issues.




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@choptopshusband

Lyrics:

Mr. Len cuts and scratches the phrase "Jus' style is infinite"

[Verse 1: Bigg Jus]
Yo, yo, it stink like dead rappers, check it
The re-birth, cyber warfare biological
Delve into my Waterworld, overcome any obstacle
In your bodyframe we're aimin for the jugular
Kids take my styles like DEA to drug smugglers
Jus the echoes of the past, the lyrical shaman
You rotten fat hoochies tryin to glimpse the summit
In the wintertime yo I be killin Storm Troopers
Cluein your crew in to exactly who done it
Bigg Jus mind invention the king battle of epic proportions
Lyrical intrigue, the master of contortion
Optimized computerization virus
Paradoxical acoustic sound bombing
My complexity weaves fourth-dimensional in your mind
Check the index under ego smashin
Propaganda bashin, Ming the Merciless
Play your part in your bourgeoise industry functions
Smoke the rhymes to give the microphone lung cancer
You crabs is straight slummin
A good investment, a high-yield earning
Your high anxiety burning off the fumes from my burners
My evil memoirs interleave intrigue
To get more niggas high than Kilimanjaro
Indelible confrontation be way out your league
So say goodbye, to tomorrow like Key
Otherwise or the king of action
Packed like a liquor store auto when check cashin

[Interlude]
("Never before, have you been able to witness
So much cruelty, live and in color
In the privacy, of your own home")
Mr. Len cuts and scratches "painful"
Mr. Len cuts and scratches "El P is here to spark it"

[Verse 2: El-P]
Alright bring that down though
One two..
When I walk I stomp out messages
MC's with they holiday hollow chocolate mics appear festive
Forbidden got a stomach full of pop rocks and thumbtacks ingested
Deaded, similar to cold war Asians as a law can cost effective
This mister wizard blitzed by the kilometer don't resist
Shit alternative fuel combat conglomerates
I'm on it like shit is in a bag via colostomy
Hostile macho stuck tryin to get his buck an apostrophe
I'm not dead pilot a cropduster ahead of reservoir bound
Drop the payload, cargo packed by the Dow Jones'
Got your holed up in a marble chest and rebels leak urine
Your basic components of a mechanized style modular
Fury has no pattern like the gain enslaves the shifty
Quite simply for both king of panic, implode
Bureaucratic backers provoke my frantic rantings
Fuck with up and comers like NY school chancellors
We all felt pain that range from migraines to chronic jaundice
Stepped into the country bar flippin strictly ebonics
Fell upon a M*A*S*H unit wounded
I practically froze and felt stony, vision I suppose
Memo track that's just trapped in Japanime and molested
Akira caught a glance of the action was comfortable express
Shots from the tachyon synchronized
I settled directly down to it and studied for your demise
Skeletal frames receive the same treatment, the splash
The Jackson Pollock effect
Without directly coordinating men it's jump Watership Down
Dissension, to kill the pig and pay the rent invention



All comments from YouTube:

@OswaldBatesIIIEsq

Twenty-six years later and I'm still listening to this album. This song was already hitting but the part at 1:54 had me violently banging my head.

@spoonforleg

The beat over El-Ps verse is still one of my favorite beats ever

@cym634

yeah, great chemistry on this one. ...such a different approach with production. until this came out, i had never heard anything like it. but also stand individually amongst some of the dopest beats we've ever heard.

@mrugod

Its incredible sounds so creepy

@0ldmanstew

the drum beat for part III - absolutely love it

@stonefoxx

The instrumental is amazing as well.
You can hear extra stuff in there to make it a standalone track.

@slowboy9565

second beat oh my god

@THE_CORNELIUS

Those shredding stabs/noises that pop up halfway through are on another fucking level.

@1.--_--.1

El goes super dummy on the last verse. Crazy

@cealy76

it's a shame how el p never got the credit he deserved. better than eminem to me

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