Silent
GZA/Genius feat. Ghostface Killah & Streetlife Lyrics

Yeah, six o'clock in the morning
It's early, we're getting up to work on our skills

That's right, we gotta get this darts right
We need to perfect our craft

Spray y'all niggas on some marksman shit
We'll hit our targets with precision and accuracy

Once I took off the hoodie, revealed the face
I showed my true self to the world

Cop patrol couldn't control the place
Even law enforcement couldn't contain our energy

I got groupies backstage, lined up at the gate
Fans were eager to meet me and get my attention

You can find me in your studio
I'm always working on my music

Half baked, eatin' ganja cake
I like to indulge in marijuana while creating new material

Tryin' to make my next release date
I'm focused on putting out new music on time

With Ghost, Street, GZA, great minds relate
I work with talented collaborators who understand my vision

When we perform we cause the Earth to shake
Our live shows are full of energy and excitement

Ain't nothin' changes, it's still those same niggas
We are still the same group of people with the same goals and values

I set examples over amplified samples
My music showcases my talent while using samples as an element

That's scratched in the club, ducks begin to trample
Our music is so impactful that even people in the club react to it

On those who fell victims, body loss they souls
The power of our music can consume people and impact their lives

Then months later it was, then years later it was
Our impact lasts long beyond the moment of creation

Written on loose leaf, that old formula
Our music is built on tried-and-true elements

That was stolen by a new thief
Our style has been imitated and stolen by others

The journalist watched it, critics couldn't knock it
Our music was closely watched and well-received by journalists and critics

A piece of history that they carried in they pocket
Our music had a cultural impact and was valued by many

With the time factor, speed was the order of the day
The music industry is fast-paced and our productivity reflected that

What a delay, they were able to, what he would say
Our output was delayed sometimes, but we still maintained our vision

Why waste the slot time of the ridiculous rhyme
We won't waste time writing music that doesn't meet our standards

That's only excused by a generous mind
We are particular about our craft and won't lower our standards

I kept 'em stored in the shelters like the goods in cans
We protect our creative output like valuable possessions

Til I turned rap villes into harvested lands
Our music had an impact on the cultural landscape and changed the game