Breaker Breaker
GZA/Genius / Santi White / The Genius Lyrics

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Requesting all communication channels to be open for a transmission

Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
Asking if the message is being received and implying that the MC's rhymes were stolen

MC's should expect the worst
Advising other MC's to prepare themselves for the worst

I stay alert and shoot first
Being cautious and ready to take action

This is not a test, it's difficulty
Stating that this is a real challenge and not a simulated one

Picture closely, the ignorant mostly
Observing that the ignorant are the main ones affected

Blind, deaf, dumb, your mind left numb
Being unable to sense, understand, or react, leaving the mind in a state of numbness

Lost soul who failed to hear the roll of the drum
A soul that did not heed the warning or call to arms

In the bottom of your bomb shelter, still felt the
Even in a secure location, the impact was still felt

Heavy blast that blew off the masks of twelve welders
A powerful blast that even removed protective gear

The math of an elder, praise the Lord, thank you Genius
Acknowledging knowledge from an elder and being grateful

Operation: Project English
Project focused on enhancing the use of the English language

Commander-n-chief of flight style, check the aircraft
Being the leader of a unique style and ensuring it is operating smoothly

Glide like the frisbee, Digi look Disney
Moving swiftly and smoothly while appearing modern and sleek

To check fault in oneself is pure loveliness
Recognizing one's own flaws is a beautiful thing

You break the mirror that remind you of your ugliness
Breaking a mirror that reflects one's flaws and insecurities

So when I bust, no one is untouched
Implying that everyone will be impacted when the artist performs

Some returning with the mic clutched, like such
Referring to MC's who become inspired to create after seeing the artist perform

Who plan but never execute
Describing individuals who have great ideas but do not follow through

He had the heat in his hand, but yo he didn't shoot
Implying that someone had the opportunity to act, but failed to do so

Therefore; your mechanism of material better be sickly
Advising other artists to have a strong content strategy

Or let your lead spread incredibly quickly
Implied to be a reference to either gunfire or a metaphor for success spreading rapidly

I move bravely, travellin' on a horse
Moving forward courageously, like a rider on horseback

On the battlefield, surrounded by the lost
In what can be likened to a warzone, with people who are lost

Of those who plotted with the brains of animals
Describing people who think or act foolishly

My high molecular structure be untangible
Implied to be a reference to the artist's unique qualities or style

The name ring a bell, killable two syllable
A unique name known for only having two syllables

The Wu is comin' through, the outcome is critical
Referring to the artist collective Wu-Tang Clan and implying that they are about to make a big impact

To be blunt, the beef was cooked up like coke goods
Being frank about an issue with another artist, and implying that it was artificially created

The rhyme first came to me in the oak woods
Recalling the inspiration for the lyric

Up to no good, rap icon
Admitting to a bit of mischief, while alluding to the artist's status as an influential figure in rap

"Milk" the industry like the Wall Street junk bond
Making money and taking advantage of the rap industry, much like Wall Street does with finance

You see the bright stone, I got your height sewn
Referring to having a shining reputation or being successful

Direct current, that move through the mic-phone
A metaphorical reference to the artist's energy and skill on the microphone

Key contributor, well known major factor
Acknowledging the artist's importance and influence

Rhyme distributor, the drive of a tractor
Distributing rhymes, and doing so with the determination of a hardworking farmer

Who run ya down if you don't wanna move or wanna linger
Being persistent and determined, perhaps indicating a desire for others to follow suit

The immortality of my fame is the measure of other's torture
Stating that the artist's lasting fame brings pain to others

Burnt offer, from a flamin' author
Suggesting that the person responsible for causing the pain is somewhat significant or notable

The falconer who flies enough birds for the chase
A metaphorical image of a he who has trained many others

Strictly excel in what is excellence with grace
Striving for excellence, and doing so with style and grace

The significance was not the vulgar applause of interest
Noting that the value of success was not just in shallow praise

But the feelin' that exit, completion of a sentence
Satisfaction in finishing a project or completing a task

With age and experience, my reason ripens
Growing wiser with time and experience

I strike on you Vikings, slash like a hyphen
Overcoming strong opposition, like a warrior taking on Vikings, and doing so with precision

If you enter the house of fortune by the gate of pleasure
Warning against seeking pleasure as a path to wealth

You will leave by sorrow, the flow measures
Implying that desire for pleasure will ultimately lead to pain, with consequences that can be measured

Everything fails with the unfortunate
Being unlucky can cause everything to fail

Learned that recordin' it, so my mind broaden it
Having learned from recording experiences, and gaining new insight or ideas from it

Track records, ranks us, with the exceptional
Past accomplishments define one's reputation in comparison to other exceptional individuals

Extreme complex physics, high technical
Using a metaphor to describe the difficulty and precision of the artist's work

The truth is usually seen and rarely heard
Truth is often observed rather than spoken

What's more dangerous than hatred, is the word
Implying that words can be more harmful than hatred

You wild cards, Jack of all trades
Addressing unpredictable or versatile individuals

Those who parade their positions, show their Spades
People who flaunt their power or status, revealing their hand

A large flock of MC's, they figure to be taught
Noting a group of MC's who seek to learn or be mentored

It ain't hard to see why I'm vigorously sought
Explaining why individuals and groups are eager to work with the artist

Breaker, breaker, one nine
Requesting all communication channels to be open for a transmission

Breaker, breaker, one nine
Requesting all communication channels to be open for a transmission