The Prophecy
Daddy Yankee feat. Nas Lyrics


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Coming from the shadow of the island!
We are Winchester Yankee and Nas Escobar!
Pablo, what's up, pa'?

What's up, pa'?
Keep it raw for ya!
No doubt, PR, check it!
Play your position
Focus on life, see what you're missing
Reality, the tale or the caliber
.45, Nickel-9, check the calendar
'97m deep algebra, black plaga
Ruled the world high, ______
with my ganster for single years
And rap words emulate my life for years
Autobiography a part of me
Portraits of the ill shit inside of me
Magnetic, jigged up to my faded wig
Any position I'm in, I find a way to live
Out of state, on the block, or behind metal gate
Yo!
This heavyweight got cheddar to make
Smack your head off, click wildling, push thru
Puerto Rock warriors, took you thru' the drama
Escobar or Pablo, Miliano, Papo; take the world pronto
Word to mine, genuine, Señor Juan at your table
Poison you, mad fatal
Just the way it is when you let the 'hood raise you
Never let them hoes play you
Mental, smart, strong and stable

Treinta-treinta (30/30), 70mm metras
Es letal, violenta
Alimenta el mental de toda mi gente completa
Fundamenta es mi letra, representa el instrumental
Rapida lenta, Winchester inventa en los noventa
Liricas respuestas para preguntas que no contestan
Como el misterio de cuando suenen la trompeta
666, sera la marca de la bestia
Directo para tu frente o a tu mano derecha
El infierno, sobre la tierra
Socio, que decia que en las calles tenia el jugo
Para a cualquier gatillo darle
Decia "Yankee, siempre vivire mi vida en grande."
Con tanta guillaera ahora copera con lo federales
Se dejo llevar por la maldad, el chico, en todo momento
La envidia, gatillo, demonios que andan suelto
Tienen ojos y no miran como si tuvieran un bendaje
Nadie podra cerrar mis ojos espirituales
Es para el gatillero que solo piensa en maltilleo
Capea un pal de sacos para picharle al nebuleo
De momento se siente que lo pueden cojer dormido
Tiene que estar alerta asi que le mete al perico
De momento siente una persecucion enorme
No lo aguanta, corre y lo baja con la ___________
Entonce empieza el problema cuando le sueltan el fulete
Lo patea el rifle, la misma historia al inocente
Y recuerdo las palabras de quien me tuvo en su vientre
"Tu futuro depende de la siembra de tu sobra."
Cada cual es reponsable de su cosecha y la persona
Que siembra el gatillo su fruto sera la muerte
Espada muere, al que tambien espada hiere
Impacta y mata, lirica intocable intacta
No tengo enemigos, el unico es el Satan
Canta, cosa que no sea lata-lata
Quien es el ganster
Eres guasa, guasa, guasa

Yeah, ya'll know the dilly
Ya know the dilly, when the cops get pilly
For really, check the drilly
Yo!
Ride Expeditions, diamonds, New York's finest
Large gods, see the god Nas is timeless
Mac official, black pistol, rap hit you
Much love to Puerto Rico, we rolling with you
Winchester here to bless you
'97, big Nas, love out to PR
And we out like that, keep the GAT's cock back
Winchester and Nas, on the rise baby
PR to QB, word up

PR, NYC, Winchester Yankee
Para Puerto Rico, Boricua Guerrero




Soy valioso como Bernie Williams en este juego
Jaja, no doubt pa'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Daddy Yankee's song The Prophecy, featuring Nas, depict the struggles of living in poverty and the determination to rise above it. The opening line of "coming from the shadow of the island" refers to both Daddy Yankee and Nas being from Puerto Rico and being overshadowed by the mainland United States. The line "play your position, focus on life, see what you're missing" encourages listeners to focus on their lives and what they want to achieve, rather than getting caught up in negative influences. The lyrics then touch on the violence that is prevalent in inner-city neighborhoods, mentioning guns and gang activity, and warning against the dangers of envy and the devil.


Throughout the song, the artists portray themselves as warriors fighting against the struggles they face, with Nas mentioning his large following and Daddy Yankee comparing himself to baseball player Bernie Williams, who was a star on the New York Yankees during the 1990s. They also give shoutouts to Puerto Rico and New York City, representing their roots and the places that influenced their lives and music.


Overall, the lyrics of The Prophecy carry a message of perseverance, urging listeners to rise above the challenges they face and achieve their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Coming from the shadow of the island!
Emerging from the overlooked and neglected parts of Puerto Rico


We are Winchester Yankee and Nas Escobar!
Introducing themselves as artists combining their names and highlighting their Puerto Rican and rap influences


Pablo, what's up, pa'?
Casually greeting someone named Pablo, possibly referring to Pablo Escobar or another figure associated with power and influence


What's up, pa'? Keep it raw for ya!
Asking how they are doing and promising to deliver authentic and unfiltered music for their audience


No doubt, PR, check it!
Affirming their Puerto Rican pride and urging the listeners to pay attention


Play your position Focus on life, see what you're missing
Encouraging people to find their place in life and pay attention to the important things they may be overlooking


Reality, the tale or the caliber .45, Nickel-9, check the calendar
Exploring the real-life struggles they face and the significance of their actions, referencing a .45 caliber gun and a Nickel-9 gun as symbols of power and danger


'97m deep algebra, black plaga Ruled the world high, ______ with my ganster for single years
Reflecting on their experiences and accomplishments since 1997, conquering obstacles and hardships while adopting a gangster persona


And rap words emulate my life for years
Highlighting how their lyrics reflect their personal experiences and struggles


Autobiography a part of me Portraits of the ill shit inside of me
Acknowledging that their music is an autobiography that reveals the darker elements of their lives and personalities


Magnetic, jigged up to my faded wig Any position I'm in, I find a way to live
Describing their resilience and ability to adapt to any situation, even when facing adversities and challenges


Out of state, on the block, or behind metal gate Yo!
Navigating different environments, including being outside their comfort zone, in the streets, or confined in a prison


This heavyweight got cheddar to make Smack your head off, click wildling, push thru
Asserting their success and wealth, warning others that they have the power to take them down and emphasizing their determination and persistence


Puerto Rock warriors, took you thru' the drama Escobar or Pablo, Miliano, Papo; take the world pronto
Identifying themselves as Puerto Rican warriors who have experienced and overcome various forms of adversity, referencing influential figures like Escobar, Pablo Miliano, and Papo


Word to mine, genuine, Señor Juan at your table Poison you, mad fatal
Claiming to be genuine and authentic, warning their adversaries that they can be deadly and dangerous


Just the way it is when you let the 'hood raise you Never let them hoes play you Mental, smart, strong and stable
Stating that their upbringing in a tough neighborhood shaped them, advising against trusting manipulative women, and emphasizing their mental strength and stability


Treinta-treinta (30/30), 70mm metras Es letal, violenta Alimenta el mental de toda mi gente completa Fundamenta es mi letra, representa el instrumental
Referring to powerful guns and highlighting their lethal potential, explaining that their lyrics feed the minds of their entire community, emphasizing the importance and foundation of their words as they represent the instrumental beats


Rapida lenta, Winchester inventa en los noventa Liricas respuestas para preguntas que no contestan Como el misterio de cuando suenen la trompeta 666, sera la marca de la bestia
Contrasting fast and slow elements in their rap style, mentioning their innovative approach in the 90s, providing lyrics that address unanswered questions, comparing it to the mystery of the trumpet's sound, and alluding to biblical symbolism with the number 666 representing evil


Directo para tu frente o a tu mano derecha El infierno, sobre la tierra
Asserting their direct approach towards their enemies, aiming for their heads or right-hand side, and stating that their presence brings chaos and hell to the earth


Socio, que decia que en las calles tenia el jugo Para a cualquier gatillo darle Decia 'Yankee, siempre vivire mi vida en grande.'
Referring to a person who claimed to have power and control in the streets, always ready to pull the trigger, and mentioning their own determination to live a grand life


Con tanta guillaera ahora copera con lo federales Se dejo llevar por la maldad, el chico, en todo momento
Commenting on someone who used to show off and now collaborates with federal authorities, acknowledging that they succumbed to evil influence all the time


La envidia, gatillo, demonios que andan suelto Tienen ojos y no miran como si tuvieran un bendaje
Highlighting the negative effects of envy, trigger-happy individuals, and roaming demons, suggesting that they are blind to reality as if they were wearing blindfolds


Nadie podra cerrar mis ojos espirituales Es para el gatillero que solo piensa en maltilleo Capea un pal de sacos para picharle al nebuleo
Asserting that no one can close their spiritual eyes, addressing individuals obsessed with violence, and relating it to boxing by saying they practice their punches on bags to confront chaos and confusion


De momento se siente que lo pueden cojer dormido Tiene que estar alerta asi que le mete al perico
Describing a situation where they feel others might catch them off guard, emphasizing the importance of being alert, and resorting to cocaine as a stimulant


De momento siente una persecucion enorme No lo aguanta, corre y lo baja con la _________
Expressing the feeling of being under intense scrutiny, unable to withstand it, and resorting to lethal force, with the specific method redacted


Entonce empieza el problema cuando le sueltan el fulete Lo patea el rifle, la misma historia al inocente
Highlighting the beginning of trouble when someone freely uses their weapon, describing a situation where someone is shot, paralleling the same storyline of harm befalling the innocent


Y recuerdo las palabras de quien me tuvo en su vientre 'Tu futuro depende de la siembra de tu sobra.'
Reflecting on the words of their mother, emphasizing that their future depends on the choices and actions they make


'Tu futuro depende de la siembra de tu sobra.'
Elaborating further on the importance of their actions and the impact it has on their future


Cada cual es reponsable de su cosecha y la persona Que siembra el gatillo su fruto sera la muerte
Stating that everyone is responsible for the consequences of their actions, particularly emphasizing that those who promote violence and use firearms will reap the fruits of death


Espada muere, al que tambien espada hiere Impacta y mata, lirica intocable intacta
Quoting a proverb that those who live by the sword die by the sword, further proclaiming that their lyrics have a powerful impact and remain untouchable


No tengo enemigos, el unico es el Satán Canta, cosa que no sea lata-lata
Claiming to have no enemies except for Satan himself, urging others to sing about meaningful matters instead of meaningless talk


Quien es el ganster Eres guasa, guasa, guasa
Challenging people who claim to be gangsters, insinuating that they are fake or insignificant


Yeah, ya'll know the dilly Ya know the dilly, when the cops get pilly For really, check the drilly Yo!
Addressing the audience and affirming their knowledge of the situation, particularly when the police become aggressive, urging them to pay attention and be cautious


Ride Expeditions, diamonds, New York's finest Large gods, see the god Nas is timeless Mac official, black pistol, rap hit you Much love to Puerto Rico, we rolling with you
Boasting about their extravagant lifestyle, jewelry, and representing the best of New York, mentioning Nas' lasting legacy, emphasizing their gangster image and aggressive rap style, and expressing their support and love for Puerto Rico


Winchester here to bless you '97, big Nas, love out to PR
Acknowledging their presence and intending to bring blessings to their listeners, mentioning the year 1997 and showing love and respect to Puerto Rico


And we out like that, keep the GAT's cock back Winchester and Nas, on the rise baby PR to QB, word up
Ending the song by indicating their departure, reminding others to keep their guns ready, referring to themselves as Winchester and Nas and emphasizing their ascent in the music industry, representing Puerto Rico (PR) and Queensbridge (QB)


PR, NYC, Winchester Yankee Para Puerto Rico, Boricua Guerrero Soy valioso como Bernie Williams en este juego
Identifying their connection to Puerto Rico and New York City, specifically mentioning Winchester Yankee, highlighting their Puerto Rican warrior spirit, and comparing their value to that of the renowned baseball player Bernie Williams


Jaja, no doubt pa'
Casually expressing amusement and agreement




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[Intro]
(Daddy Yankee)
Coming from the shadow of the island
We are Winchester Yankee and Nas Escobar
Pablo, wassup' pa?
(Nas)
Wassup' pa? keep it raw for ya
No doubt, PR, check it

[Verse 1: Nas]
Play your position, focus on life see what you're missing
Reality, the tale of the caliber
45 nickels 9s, check the calendar
9-7 deep algebra, black fly guy
Ruled the world high, courvoisier with my ganster consiglieres
And rap words immulate my life for years
Autobiography a part of me
Portraits of the ill shit inside of me
Magnetic, jigged up to my faded wig
Any position I'm in, I find a way to live
Out of state, on the block, or behind metal gate
Yo this heavyweight got cheddar to make
Smack your head off, click wildling, push thru
Puerto Rock warriors, took you thru the drama
Escobar, Pablo, miliano, papo take the world pronto
Word to mines, genuine, Señor Juan at your table
Poison you, mad fatal
Just the way it is when you let the hood raise you
Never let them hoes play you
Mental, smart, strong and stable

[Verse 3: Daddy Yankee]
Treinta-treinta, M60 metra, es letal violenta
Alimenta el mental de toda mi gente completa
Fundamental es mi letra, represent el instrumental
Rapida/lenta, Winchester inventa en los 90's
Líricas respuestas para preguntas que no contestan
Como el misterio, de cuando suenen las trompetas
6-6-6 yo' será la marca de la bestia
Directo para tu frente o tu mano derecha
El infierno, sobre la tierra
Socio, que decía que en las calles tenía el jugo
Para a cualquiera gatillo darle
Decía Lansky, siempre viviré en mi vida en grande
Con tanta guillaera' ahora coopera con los federales
Se dejo llevar por la maldad, el chico en todo momento
La envidia, gatillo, demonios que andan sueltos
Tienen ojos y no miran como si tuvieran un vendaje
Nadie podra cerrar mis ojos espirituales
Es para el gatillero que solo piensa en martilleo'
Gapeo un par de saco para picharle al nevuleo
De momento se siente que lo pueden coger dormido
Tiene que estar alerta, así que le mete al perico
De momento siente una persecución enorme
No lo aguanta, corre y lo baja, colaboren
Entonce empieza el problema cuando le sueltan el fulete
Lo patea el rifle, la misma historia, el inocente
Y recuerdo las palabras de quien me tuvo en su vientre
Tu futuro depende de la siembra de tus obras
Cada cual es responsable de su cosecha y la persona
Que siembra el gatillo su fruto sera la muerte
A espada muere, el que también a espada hiere
Impacta y mata, lírica intocable, intacta
No tengo enemigo, el unico es el satan
Canta, cosas que no sea lata, lata
Quién es el gangster? Eres wasa wasa, wassup?

[Verse 2: Nas]
Yeah, ya know the deally
Ya know the deally, when the cops get peally
For really, check the drilly
Yo'
Ride expeditions, diamonds, New York finest
Large gods, see the god Nas is time less
Mac official, black pistol, rap hit you
Much love to Puerto Rico, we rolling with you
Winchester here to bless you
97' big Nas love out to PR
And we out like that, keep the gats cocked back
Winchester and Nas, on the rise baby
PR to QB, word up

[Outro: Daddy Yankee]
PR-NYC, Winchester Yankee
Para Puerto Rico, boricua guerrero
Soy valioso como Bernie Williams en este juego
"ha, ha, no doubt pa"



All comments from YouTube:

@maliekjcksn

For all those who think that American rappers and Reggaeton artists collaborations is something new: it's not! Daddy Yankee did this with Nas back in the 90's. They were ahead of their time

@JMPIMP254

@Ice man he bodies Nas bruh

@isidrosalas5088

Yet Nore still basking in the fake glory of introducing Regeton to Americans lol

@jerielmtz7951

Big facts !

@nofameculture

Yes folks Nas, Big pun, Q tip, Busta rhymes were before Nore. But Nore did his thing and gave it more light in the 2000s.

@tonystarkz5002

Word💯💯💯💯

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@FelipeDayz

Daddy Yankee un genio, no se puede criticar a alguien que tiene una canción así desde el 97. Que haga lo que quiera. Alto espero de verdad.

@Alexanderjmbjmbjmb

+felipe diaz vial reaaaaaal daddy yankee el mejor de todos los tiempos en latinoamerica y ya coño vico tego voltio tempo vivan todas las leyendas y las muertas que descansen como canser o seven seven seven coñasoooo

@Alexanderjmbjmbjmb

Rglulu cierto...

@giovannigrez3401

+Rglulu sinceramente si hubiese seguí así puede que haya sido el mejor pero no las canciones que tiene ahora dan asco

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