Breaker Breaker
GZA/Genius Lyrics

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Communicating over a radio, requesting a clear line for transmission

Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
Asking if the listener can understand the message being conveyed, and claiming to have stolen and made use of their rhymes

M Cs should expect the worst
Warning other musicians to prepare for the worst possible outcome of a situation, likely a rap battle

I stay alert and shoot first
Being aware of potential threats and taking preemptive action to protect oneself

This is not a test, it's difficulty
Not a drill, but a challenge that is difficult to overcome

Picture closely, the ignorant mostly
Observing and studying those who lack knowledge or understanding

Blind, deaf, dumb, your mind left numb
Metaphorically describing someone who is unintelligent and unaware of their own faults, with a mind that does not function properly

Lost soul who failed to hear the roll of the drum
A person who is directionless and unable to understand the beat of the music, both literally and figuratively

In the bottom of your bomb shelter, still felt the
Even in a place of supposed safety, one can still experience the impact of a violent event

Heavy blast that blew off the mass of twelve welders
The force of the explosion was so strong it could knock off the protective gear of twelve skilled workers

The math of an elder, praise the Lord
The wisdom of an older, experienced person, which is respected and revered

Thank you genius, operation project England
An acknowledgement of the artist's own intelligence and creativity, and a reference to a specific project in England

Commander-n-chief of flight style, check the aircraft
The leader of a certain type of music style, comparing it to leading a military operation with a focus on taking care of the equipment

Glide like the Frisbee, digi look Disney
Moving effortlessly like a Frisbee flying through the air, and having a digital appearance similar to that of a Disney character

The check false in ones self is pure loveliness
Being confident in oneself is a beautiful thing, while lacking that confidence is a negative quality

You break the mirror that remind you of your ugliness
Metaphorically destroying something that shows you your own flaws

So when I bust, no one is in touch
When the artist performs, nobody else can compare to their abilities

Some returning with the mic clutched like such
Other musicians returning to the stage with a tight grip on the microphone, indicating their determination

Fool plan but never execute
Having a foolish idea but not actually following through with it

He had the heat in his hand, but, yo, he didn't shoot
Referring to a person who had a weapon but did not use it, possibly due to fear or poor judgment

Therefore your mechanism of material better be sickly
The quality of the materials you use in your work must be exceptional

Or let your lead spread incredibly quickly
Otherwise, your ideas or creations won't spread as quickly or effectively as desired

I move bravely, traveling on a horse
Moving forward courageously, riding a horse as a symbol of strength and freedom

On a battle field surrounded by the lost
Metaphorically engaged in a battlefield where many others have failed or given up

Of those who plotted with the brains of animals
Referring to people who made poor decisions or acted impulsively like animals

My high molecular structure be untangible
Describing oneself as elusive and intangible, with a high level of complexity

The name ring the bell, killable two syllable
The artist's name is recognizable and easy to remember

The Wu is coming through, the outcome is critical
The Wu-Tang Clan is on the way, and the result of their presence will be significant

To be blunt, the beef was cooked up like coke good
Being straightforward, saying that the conflict or drama was artificially created and not genuine

The rhyme first came to me in the Oak Woods
Where the artist first conceived of a particular rhyme or song

Up to no good, rap icon, note the industry like the Wall Street junk bomb
Being a controversial figure in the rap industry, similar to the effects of the Wall Street junk bond crisis

You see the mic shown, I got your height sewn
The artist's skill with the microphone is evident, and they are confident in their ability to outperform others

Direct currents that move through the mic-phone
Describing the energy and electricity that flows through the microphone when rapping

Key contributor, well known major factor
Being an important and well-known figure in the music industry

Rhyme distributor, the drive of a tractor
Distributing rhymes with force and determination, like the strength of a tractor

Who run ya down if you don't wanna move or wanna linger
Not being afraid to confront and take down those who try to hold the artist back or get in their way

The immortality of my fame is the measure
The lasting impact and legacy of the artist's fame is what truly matters

Of other's torture, burnt offer from a flaming author
The pain and suffering of others is fuel for the artist's creativity and passion

The falconer who flies enough birds for the chase
An experienced and skilled hunter with enough expertise to have a successful hunt

Strictly excel in what is excellence with grace
Being highly accomplished in one's craft with a sense of refinement and elegance

The significance was not the vocal applause of entrance
The meaning or value of something was not in the initial positive response to it

But the feeling that exits, completion of my sentence
The true significance and satisfaction comes from completing one's own work and feeling fulfilled by it

With aging experience, my reason ripens
As the artist gets older, their intelligence and understanding deepens and matures

Strike on your vikings, clash like a hyphen
Fighting fiercely and valiantly, like a Viking warrior, and clashing like a hyphen that separates two words

If you enter the house of fortune, I vacate the pleasure
If someone else claims a reward or success, the artist will step aside and avoid interfering

You will leave by sorrow, the flow measures
Those who try to compete or compare themselves to the artist will only leave disappointed, as the artist's skill and talent is truly exceptional

Everything fails with the unfortunate
Bad luck can cause even successful endeavors to end in failure

Learned that recording it, so my mind brought in it
The artist has internalized lessons and experiences from recording their work

Track records rank us with the exceptional
Through their past accomplishments and successes, the artist is ranked among the most exceptional in their field

Extreme complex physics, high technical
The artist's work involves complex scientific and technical processes

The truth is usually seen and rarely heard
Truth is often visible and apparent, but not often expressed or spoken aloud

Was more dangerous than hatred, is the word
Silence or inaction in the face of injustice or oppression can be more harmful than overt acts of hatred

You wild cards jack up all trades
Referring to people who try to take on too many roles or responsibilities at once

Those who parade their positions, show the spade
Those who flaunt their status or rank in society reveal their true intention or motives

A large flock of M Cs, they figure to be taught
Many other musicians are eager to learn from the artist

It ain't hard to see why I'm vigorously saught
The artist's skill and talent is apparent and easy to recognize, which is why they are so highly sought after

Breaker, breaker, one nine
Repeating the initial request for a clear line of communication over the radio

Breaker, breaker, one nine
Repeating the initial request for a clear line of communication over the radio

Clear the line
Requesting again for a clear line of communication over the radio

Extorted your rhymes
Claiming to have taken and used an aspect of someone else's creative work

M Cs should expect the worst
Again warning other musicians to be prepared for the worst possible outcome of a situation

I stay alert and shoot first
Remaining vigilant and defensive, and taking action before waiting to be attacked