Destruction Of A Guard
DJ Muggs vs. GZA Lyrics
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Crazy ammo get blown wherever I sit, son
That is my throne
(You know how we do it)
Aiyo, pop, pop, pop, pop, when it shots, whose to blame?
Three get dropped and removed from the game
One get knocked, now his whole life is changed
I come from a place where they say death comes too soon
Where the hoods on the block dance to a different tune
Every night and every day hotels of foul play
Turns fatal when this hostile land of AK's
On any date not wait to pump them rounds
The reminder, it's a murderer stomping ground
With one less witness gunned down in the staircase
Who had led his crew but he was moving at a snail's pace
Many suspects, many possible motives
Just kept coming with unstoppable explosives
The weak fold in these most extreme conditions
While the rivals quickly strengthen their position
The mission was to move in with sheer brute force
And lives they get lost on a collision course
The streets are fascinating so they gotta explore it more
But not without walking through some hurricane corridors
Become the most wanted, life can seem haunted
Thugs and agents who work closely up on it
Patriotic hustlers that kill for presidents
Conceal the truth but can't hide the evidence
A man died holding some dice that he was shaking
Like a bank stop but no valuables was taken
Shot at 8:45 but he died at 9
A video was the most precise witness to the crime
Aiyo, pop, pop, pop, pop, when it shots, whose to blame?
Three get dropped and removed from the game
One get knocked now his whole life is changed
'Cause he's so far from freeing the world that seem strange
Aiyo, pop, pop, pop, pop, when it shots whose to blame?
Three get dropped and removed from the game
One get knocked now his whole life is changed
'Cause he's so far from freeing the world that seem strange
The story had a familiar ring of truth
But it needed a little more tangible proof
He was blown off the map behind the aggravated kidnaps
Shrap' metal everywhere the bomb was gift wrapped
The problem had became increasingly urgent
Since the product was nothing but bags of detergent
In all the years of war this was the most
Vicious battle and mainly fought from up close
A bundle burglary with no surprise
Just another sloppy murder that was in disguise
Now they can do nothing but hope and pray
That the boys don't come through with the scope and spray
Valuable time comes with a price to pay
Smoke on a deserted street just a mile away
Tusslin' with those cannibals right from the start
That'll rip out your heart and consume the fattest part
Better watch from the eye of federal agents
Selecting cams while they was disguised as vagrants
Not knowing that a prisoner had held the key
Of a co-defendant he was so far from free
Detectives search into a distant past
Of a young gun who made the block grow fast
Narrow ducks who were cooked and came home to roast
The suspects would seek refuge off the coast
Aiyo, pop, pop, pop, pop, when it shots whose to blame?
Three get dropped and removed from the game
One get knocked now his whole life is changed
'Cause he's so far from freeing the world that seem strange
Aiyo, pop, pop, pop, pop, when it shots whose to blame?
Three get dropped and removed from the game
One get knocked now his whole life is changed
'Cause he's so far from freeing the world that seem strange
Word up, holding it down
Holding the fort, nigga, you know what I sayin'?
All we need is a bunch of red coats coming through
Stayin' official on some gangster shit
Bloodhounds, thirsty, lurking in the bushes
Yeah
(B4, now at six, C4)
In "Destruction of a Guard," DJ Muggs vs. GZA/Genius's song, the lyrics portray a story set in a hostile land, where gun violence and homicide are commonplace. The opening lines refer to the city of Mecca, where the singer equates himself to royalty, stating that the place where he sits is his throne. The song then delves into the senseless and tragic shootings that occur in the violent neighborhood where the singer grew up. The lyrics describe the routine nature of shootings, the lack of witnesses, and the impunity enjoyed by criminals. In one verse, the rapper describes a man who was killed in a shooting while playing dice, and the specific timing of the killing. The song also references the futility of violence, as the singer observes that violence only leads to more violence and contributes to creating a vicious cycle.
The lyrics are not necessarily advocating violence but are instead reflecting on the harsh realities of life in a violent neighborhood. The lyrics indicate that the singer has a unique perspective on the violence that is portrayed in the song, and that he is not a stranger to it. The song serves as a critique of the conditions that lead to violence, such as poverty, poor education, and a lack of opportunities. The song also highlights the difficulty of breaking free from the cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
At the holy city of Mecca, great fan of Colon
I hold the throne wherever I am, just like how Colon claimed to have the power at the holy city of Mecca
Crazy ammo get blown wherever I sit, son
Violence surrounds me wherever I am
That is my throne
I am in control and powerful, just like a king on his throne
(You know how we do it)
This is how we live and operate in our environment
Aiyo, pop, pop, pop, pop, when it shots, whose to blame?
Who is responsible for the gun violence that occurs?
Three get dropped and removed from the game
Three people are killed and eliminated from the situation
One get knocked, now his whole life is changed
One person is injured and their entire life is altered
'Cause he's so far from freeing the world that seem strange
This event does not contribute to any larger goal of creating a better world
I come from a place where they say death comes too soon
I am from a dangerous and deadly environment
Where the hoods on the block dance to a different tune
The people in my neighborhood live a different lifestyle than those outside the area
Every night and every day hotels of foul play
Crime and violence occur in hotels regularly
Turns fatal when this hostile land of AK's
The use of AK-47s in this area can quickly result in deadly outcomes
On any date not wait to pump them rounds
Gun violence is a constant threat and can happen at any moment
The reminder, it's a murderer stomping ground
This environment is known for its high rate of murder
With one less witness gunned down in the staircase
Someone was killed in the staircase to silence their testimony
Who had led his crew but he was moving at a snail's pace
The victim was in a position of leadership, but was not making quick enough progress for the perpetrator's liking
Many suspects, many possible motives
There are several potential perpetrators and reasons for this crime
Just kept coming with unstoppable explosives
The perpetrators continued with their use of deadly weapons despite any potential consequences
The weak fold in these most extreme conditions
The people who cannot handle the extreme violence and danger fall victim to it
While the rivals quickly strengthen their position
The perpetrators gain more power and control while their opponents lose it
The mission was to move in with sheer brute force
The goal was to use overwhelming and violent tactics
And lives they get lost on a collision course
Casualties occur when opposing sides violently clash
The streets are fascinating so they gotta explore it more
Perpetrators are drawn to the dangerous and exciting nature of the streets
But not without walking through some hurricane corridors
The perpetrators must face the many obstacles and dangers of the environment
Become the most wanted, life can seem haunted
Being the most wanted person can make life scary and complicated
Thugs and agents who work closely up on it
Criminals and law enforcement are both involved in the situation
Patriotic hustlers that kill for presidents
Violent individuals who feel a sense of loyalty to their country or their leaders
Conceal the truth but can't hide the evidence
People may try to hide the truth behind their actions, but the evidence will eventually reveal it
A man died holding some dice that he was shaking
Someone was killed while playing dice
Like a bank stop but no valuables was taken
The perpetrator did not gain any material possessions from the killing
Shot at 8:45 but he died at 9
The victim was not immediately killed, but passed away shortly after being shot
A video was the most precise witness to the crime
The most detailed account of the crime came from video footage
The story had a familiar ring of truth
The situation was similar to many other cases of violence that have occurred
But it needed a little more tangible proof
While there was some evidence, there was not enough to fully prove the case
He was blown off the map behind the aggravated kidnaps
Someone was killed as a result of kidnappings that had previously occurred in the area
Shrap' metal everywhere the bomb was gift wrapped
The bomb was wrapped in a way that caused shrapnel to go everywhere upon detonation
The problem had became increasingly urgent
The situation was getting more and more serious
Since the product was nothing but bags of detergent
The goods being fought over were not actually valuable, as they were just bags of cleaning product
In all the years of war this was the most
This current situation was the most intense in all the years of conflict
Vicious battle and mainly fought from up close
The fighting was brutal and took place mostly in close proximity
A bundle burglary with no surprise
The burglary was not unexpected or surprising
Just another sloppy murder that was in disguise
Another poorly executed killing that was meant to be disguised as something else
Now they can do nothing but hope and pray
There are no more actions that can be taken, so the people involved can only hope for a positive outcome
That the boys don't come through with the scope and spray
They hope that the violent people do not come through with their guns
Valuable time comes with a price to pay
Time is precious, but it often comes with a cost
Smoke on a deserted street just a mile away
There was an incident of gun violence nearby
Tusslin' with those cannibals right from the start
They have been fighting with their dangerous opponents from the beginning of the conflict
That'll rip out your heart and consume the fattest part
The conflict is brutal and can take a significant emotional or physical toll
Better watch from the eye of federal agents
It's important to be aware of the actions of law enforcement
Selecting cams while they was disguised as vagrants
The agents were undercover and disguised to blend in with the environment
Not knowing that a prisoner had held the key
They did not know that someone in custody had information that could be useful to their investigation
Of a co-defendant he was so far from free
One of the perpetrators was facing charges but far from being released from custody
Detectives search into a distant past
Investigators are looking into events from a long time ago
Of a young gun who made the block grow fast
They are investigating a young person who quickly gained power and influence in their neighborhood
Narrow ducks who were cooked and came home to roast
Those who were involved in the situation may eventually face consequences for their actions
The suspects would seek refuge off the coast
The people suspected of the crime may try to escape the area
Bloodhounds, thirsty, lurking in the bushes
Those involved in the conflict are ruthless and always on the prowl
B4, now at six, C4
Possibly a reference to explosives, but no specific meaning can be determined from this line alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY E. GRICE, LARRY MUGGERUD
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