Sparring Minds
GZA/Inspectah Deck Lyrics

Designer and most of man
The person who designs something has the most control over its creation.

stands the front-end loader
A tool used for heavy lifting and excavation on construction sites.

hold enough weight that'll compensate the share-holders
The equipment is so powerful that it can create enough profit to satisfy the company's investors.

Powerful motor controls are mad stable
The machine's engines are highly efficient and reliable.

No room for error, injury proves fatal
The job is so dangerous that even a small mistake can lead to serious injury or death.

Hundred ton air-jack, quickly raise the steel
The machine is capable of lifting heavy objects with ease.

After blowin' out the belt drive, Math' change the wheels
Even if there are technical difficulties, the team can quickly fix the problem and keep working.

Bust ya, slash ya, we still thick like plaster
Even if they encounter resistance or obstacles, the team is strong and determined enough to overcome them.

There's always potential full-on scale disasters
The job is so risky that a major disaster could occur at any moment.

In the rec' [?] narrowly missin'
During their work, the team narrowly avoided a dangerous situation.

My camp be forced into periless proposition
The team was put in a dangerous situation beyond their control.

We must come see ya, despite imminent danger
Despite the risks, the team must complete their job on schedule.

Was short on fuel, before he flew out the hangar
The team was running low on resources but continued to work anyway.

From the cold dirt, rocks and all, rap galore
The team worked hard in difficult conditions to complete their job.

Watch the river flow backwards once we storm the shore
Their actions cause a complete upheaval in the environment around them.

Nigga, mark with razor-sharp eyes of the scope
The team's eyes are always focused and ready for anything.

On the ropes, hanging from the towel and cliffs and slopes
The work is so dangerous that the team is constantly at risk of falling.

The magnitude of the devastation untold
The potential for disaster is so great that it cannot be fully understood.

The collective laws of countless souls lay in the road
The team's actions have a major impact on the lives of many people.

Insane flower, vein blower
The artist is intense and passionate.

Aim and it's game over
The artist is confident in their abilities and knows they'll come out on top.

You know the name, flame-thrower
The artist is well-known and respected for their skills.

Got to go to the game and I hold the main controller
The singer is in charge and calls the shots.

Soldiers from the jump, and today the same soldier
The artist has always been a fighter and remains one to this day.

I stay low, play close to bank rolls
The singer operates quietly and strategically.

Polly with the greatest who walk the same road
The singer is loyal to their friends and allies.

Oh you ain't hear? Ain't nuttin' new but the gear
The singer is unimpressed with trends and fads.

The crew of the year, kid too much to bear
The team is highly skilled and successful, making them a force to be reckoned with.

Find out what I'm about, know the legend
The artist is confident in their reputation and accomplishments.

This light is reflective, his name for pro-tension
The singer is known for creating tension and energy in their music.

No threat, bringin' the force like Robo-fet'
The singer is not intimidated by anyone and is always ready to fight back.

The old vet' [?] alone control the set
The artist is experienced and in charge.

I'm next level, ya best settle, bless Rebel
The artist is at the top of their game and not to be underestimated.

I shine like a vessel, with strength to bend metal
The artist is powerful and can accomplish anything they set their mind to.

Guns, head first in the grunge, become emerged the drums
The team is fearless and ready to take on any challenge.

The verse is murder one
The artist's rhymes are intense and powerful.

We rhyme back-to-back, dangerous emcees
The team is highly skilled and capable of creating powerful music.

Move on track-to-track 100 bar measure
The team is focused and efficient in their work.

Lost treasure, those crews who never gave us much pleasure
There are other artists who the team does not respect or enjoy listening to.

Agreed the sound was good, shoppin' in the state, city, town and hood
The team enjoys finding new music and exploring different areas to find it.

eventually they would
Their efforts will eventually pay off.

Lay down the trademark with god that built wealth
The team is confident in their skills and knows they can achieve success.

To dip-dive in the beehive was on self
The team takes risks and is not afraid of danger.

For the power struggle, never clown but did juggle
The team is focused on their goals even when faced with challenges.

The heavy load made it explode to mad rubble
The team's work has a major impact and can change things dramatically.

I thought of this tune on a blackout guided by the light of the moon
The artist came up with this song during a moment of inspiration.

on a camp-out, the kerosene lamp out, so we walked the road we paved
The team works hard even in difficult conditions.

with trails that left vinyl foot-steps engraved
Their work leaves a lasting impact and legacy.