Knock Knock
GZA/Genius/The Genius Lyrics

I'm the out scene slang kicker with no parental sticker
I am a rapper who spits unconventional and uncensored lyrics with no parental advisory label on my albums

Risin' y'all that wise words is much slicker
I am better than all those rappers who use fancy language but lack substance in their lyrics

Under circumstances label advances
Given the situation of record label deals and payments

Ample opportunity, infinite chances
There are plenty of opportunities and chances to succeed in the music industry

The rhyme, the unrelated beef, I don't stress
I don't worry about battles or feuds in the rap game that have no connection to my music or my life

I seen many killed for inifinte-e-less
I have witnessed many people losing their lives over meaningless reasons

Ya, raps need a clips that packed with lies
Many rappers use rhymes that are full of false content

Cowardlessly ya shot up those innocently wise
These rappers attack and harm people who are knowledgeable and wise

In extra long verses hundred bars the lim'
Some rappers extend their verses to an unnecessary length of 100 bars

The percentage of the truth in the rhyme is one tenth
Only 10% of the facts and truth are present in these lengthy and heavily extended verses

A solid mass of minerals, easily broke down
Most hardcore rappers are not as tough and resilient as they present themselves

Hard rock MC's ya nothin' but compound
These rappers are nothing but a combination of different elements and influences from various sources

Sparked by the endless greed of CEO's
The obsession for profit and money of record label executives motivates many decisions and actions in the music business

In the videos with those questionable flows
Many rappers use questionable or dishonest techniques to produce their music videos and gain more popularity

Take it twenty-six, cut it down to four bars, make it a hook
Some rappers use the same formula of 4 bars repeated multiple times to create a catchy hook for their songs

If it's not I'm sure to send a book
If a rapper fails to create a good hook, I will recommend him a book on songwriting

I gift wrap the sawed-off, the DeeJay pump it
I provide the raw and powerful lyrics, and the DJ enhances them with his beats and scratches

March to the sounds of Armstrong's trumpet
We move to the beat and rhythm of the music, like marching to a trumpet player's tunes

Great things satisfied great minds
Only great accomplishments can satisfy great minds, and mediocrity is not enough

You want me to paint scenes describe it in eight lines
Some people expect me to describe complex scenarios in a limited number of lines, but that's not always possible

Check it, conceptional breakthrough, incomprehensible
I introduce new and innovative ideas in my rhymes that may be difficult for some listeners to understand

Rap that make you, convinced it's invincible
My raps are so powerful and convincing that they may seem unbeatable

Lease up my words, powerful hazardous
My words have a great impact and can cause damage or harm to those who oppose or criticize them

The most dedicated research the data
The most committed and passionate rappers do their research and gather information to support their lyrics

This info tempo is gatherin' momentum
The flow and rhythm of the lyrics are becoming stronger and more intense as the song progresses

A thousand rounds of ammo one of them was spentin'
I have a large collection of rhymes, bars and verses, and I choose only the most effective one to use in my song

Applied science to, vocals we flyin' through
We use advanced techniques and methods to create the best quality sound and flow for our vocals

Victorious always because I am who?
I always overcome challenges and emerge victorious because of my talents and skills

I wrote this rhyme with a Sharpie, you see this dark key
I wrote these lyrics with a permanent marker, and the words are powerful and impactful

Ignition's for those with keys, who wanna start me up?
Only those who have the necessary keys and resources can ignite my potential and make me successful

That's where nature and nightmare come merge
There is a thin line between natural talent and fears or nightmares that can hold us back

Put ya hole in so much inside ya gotta splurge
My lyrics can penetrate so deep into your soul that you have to release your emotions and thoughts in an overwhelming way

On these snakes with the things that, poke through your denim
Some rappers have cruel and harmful intentions, and they can penetrate even the toughest of defenses

When ya move it accelerates the action of the venom
When you engage or retaliate against these rappers, you only make things worse and intensify their malicious behavior

But the purity and sacrifice gettin' stung twice
Sometimes, being honest and true comes with a price, and you may suffer more than once for your ideals

From those who know dikes to cars that deep right
From people who are experts in their field, to those who are just pretending and trying to impress, there are many different types of rappers

The Clan had a bomb that made the world respond
The Wu-Tang Clan had a great impact and influence on the world of hip-hop and music in general

Considering my own future, I'm used to
When thinking about my own success and future, I am accustomed to

Damaging MC's then pollyin' with producers
I have the ability to outperform and damage other rappers, and then collaborate and build relationships with producers and other industry professionals

Whose main makin' cereal from two tracks of serial
Some producers focus on creating shallow and repetitive beats that lack creativity and substance, to make money and increase their popularity

Hold, that song's playin' weak ass material
Stop playing that song, it has weak and unimpressive lyrics and beats

We all peak at a singular point in time
We all have a moment of greatness or success that we reach at some point in our lives

Till you see the sign, decide
Until you recognize and realize the opportunities and potential for success that are present in your life, you cannot make a decision or take action

Knock, knock, who the fuck is bangin' at my door?
Who is here to interrupt me or demand my attention?

Is it abstract commercial or hardcore?
Is this a conceptual, artistic approach to rap, or just a commercial and mainstream attempt to gain fame and money?

Better know who the fuck they lookin' for
It's important to recognize and identify the motives and intentions of those who approach us or seek our attention

'cause they don't want more
Because they cannot handle or accept the intensity and power of my talent and skills

Yo knock, knock, who the fuck is bangin' at my door?
Hey, who is trying to disrupt my creative process or my peace?

Is it abstract commercial or hardcore?
Is this an original and innovative form of expression, or just a shallow attempt to appeal to the masses?

Better know who the fuck they lookin' for
It's essential to understand the identity and purpose of those who approach us and seek our attention

They don't want more
They cannot handle or appreciate the depth and quality of my artistry and talent