Sparring Minds
GZA; Inspectah Deck Lyrics
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Designer and most of man
stands the front-end loader
hold enough weight that'll compensate the share-holders
Powerful motor controls are mad stable
No room for error, injury proves fatal
Hundred ton air-jack, quickly raise the steel
After blowin' out the belt drive, Math' change the wheels
There's always potential full-on scale disasters
In the rec' [?] narrowly missin'
My camp be forced into periless proposition
We must come see ya, despite imminent danger
Was short on fuel, before he flew out the hangar
From the cold dirt, rocks and all, rap galore
Watch the river flow backwards once we storm the shore
Nigga, mark with razor-sharp eyes of the scope
On the ropes, hanging from the towel and cliffs and slopes
The magnitude of the devastation untold
The collective laws of countless souls lay in the road
[Inspectah Deck]
Insane flower, vein blower
Aim and it's game over
You know the name, flame-thrower
Got to go to the game and I hold the main controller
Soldiers from the jump, and today the same soldier
I stay low, play close to bank rolls
Polly with the greatest who walk the same road
Oh you ain't hear? Ain't nuttin' new but the gear
The crew of the year, kid too much to bear
Find out what I'm about, know the legend
This light is reflective, his name for pro-tension
No threat, bringin' the force like Robo-fet'
The old vet' [?] alone control the set
I'm next level, ya best settle, bless Rebel
I shine like a vessel, with strength to bend metal
Guns, head first in the grunge, become emerged the drums
The verse is murder one
[GZA]
We rhyme back-to-back, deangerous emcees
Move on track-to-track 100 bar measure
Lost treasure, those crews who never gave us much pleasure
Agreed the sound was good, shoppin' in the state, city, town and hood
eventually they would
Lay down the trademark with god that built wealth
To dip-dive in the beehive was on self
For the power struggle, never clown but did juggle
The heavy load made it explode to mad rubble
I thought of this tune on a blackout guided by the light of the moon
on a camp-out, the kerosine lamp out, so we walked the road we paved
with trails that left vinyl foot-steps engraved
The lyrics of Sparring Minds by Inspectah Deck are packed with powerful imagery and metaphorical language that GZA could easily interpret to reveal their significance. The song is essentially about the struggles and challenges that come with being an artist in the rap industry, and how one's rhymes and lyrics become their weapons to fight against their adversaries. Each verse is a showcase of lyrical dexterity and wordplay that portrays Deck's and GZA's expertise and mastery of their craft.
In the first verse, GZA describes the power of the front-end loader and its ability to compensate the shareholders. He uses this metaphor to illustrate the role of rap music in generating revenue for record labels and the need to create high-quality music that appeals to the masses. He also mentions the potential danger that comes with profanity-laced lyrics and how rappers need to balance their creativity with marketability to achieve success.
Inspectah Deck's verse is full of bravado and confidence, with lines like "aim and it's game over" and "I shine like a vessel, with strength to bend metal" that showcase his lyrical prowess. He talks about staying true to one's roots and the importance of maintaining one's reputation as a respected artist to succeed in the rap game.
Overall, Sparring Minds is a song that celebrates the art of rap music and the struggles and challenges that come with it. It demonstrates the importance of staying true to oneself while still being marketable and creating high-quality music that resonates with fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Designer and most of man stands the front-end loader
The most capable person handles the biggest job
hold enough weight that'll compensate the share-holders
The job is important enough to pay well
Powerful motor controls are mad stable
The equipment is reliable and efficient
No room for error, injury proves fatal
The job is dangerous and requires precision
Hundred ton air-jack, quickly raise the steel
The tools are powerful and effective
After blowin' out the belt drive, Math' change the wheels
The team can fix problems quickly and efficiently
Bust ya, slash ya, we still thick like plaster
The team is united and will not be defeated
There's always potential full-on scale disasters
The job is risky and can have catastrophic consequences
In the rec' [?] narrowly missin'
The team had a close call
My camp be forced into periless proposition
The team faced a dangerous situation
We must come see ya, despite imminent danger
The team must fulfill their duty, even in hazardous conditions
Was short on fuel, before he flew out the hangar
The team had limited resources, but still managed to complete their mission
From the cold dirt, rocks and all, rap galore
The team overcame difficult terrain to succeed
Watch the river flow backwards once we storm the shore
The team's success defied natural laws
Nigga, mark with razor-sharp eyes of the scope
The team is focused and ready for action
On the ropes, hanging from the towel and cliffs and slopes
The team has overcome great obstacles
The magnitude of the devastation untold
The impact of their actions is impossible to measure
The collective laws of countless souls lay in the road
Their actions affected many people
Insane flower, vein blower
The singer is intense and passionate
Aim and it's game over
The artist is skilled and deadly
You know the name, flame-thrower
The artist is well-known and feared
Got to go to the game and I hold the main controller
The artist is in control of the situation
Soldiers from the jump, and today the same soldier
The singer has always been dedicated to their cause
I stay low, play close to bank rolls
The artist is cautious and strategic with their money
Polly with the greatest who walk the same road
The singer associates with people who share their values
Oh you ain't hear? Ain't nuttin' new but the gear
The singer is always up to date and ahead of the game
The crew of the year, kid too much to bear
The singer's team is the best and most successful
Find out what I'm about, know the legend
The artist is legendary and respected
This light is reflective, his name for pro-tension
The artist's reputation precedes them
No threat, bringin' the force like Robo-fet'
The singer is powerful and unstoppable
The old vet' [?] alone control the set
The experienced team member is in charge
I'm next level, ya best settle, bless Rebel
The artist is highly skilled and formidable
I shine like a vessel, with strength to bend metal
The artist is strong and powerful
Guns, head first in the grunge, become emerged the drums
The artist is prepared to face danger head-on
The verse is murder one
The singer's lyrics are lethal and devastating
We rhyme back-to-back, dangerous emcees
The artists are skilled and formidable rappers
Move on track-to-track 100 bar measure
The singers can perform for long periods of time
Lost treasure, those crews who never gave us much pleasure
Other rappers have not impressed the singers
Agreed the sound was good, shoppin' in the state, city, town and hood
The singers have heard good music in many places
eventually they would
Eventually they found what they were looking for
Lay down the trademark with god that built wealth
The artists have established their own unique style
To dip-dive in the beehive was on self
They took a risk and succeeded on their own
For the power struggle, never clown but did juggle
The singers have faced challenges but never gave up
The heavy load made it explode to mad rubble
The artists faced a difficult situation and overcame it
I thought of this tune on a blackout guided by the light of the moon
The artist was inspired to write this song during a difficult time
on a camp-out, the kerosine lamp out, so we walked the road we paved
The artist and their team persevered through obstacles
with trails that left vinyl foot-steps engraved
They left a lasting impression on the rap world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY E. GRICE, JASON RICHARD HUNTER, SULAYMAN ANSARI
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