b.i.b.l.e
GZA feat. Genius Lyrics
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The basic instructions before leaving earth
Basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Knowledge this wisdom, this goes back when I was twelve
I loved doin' right but I was trapped in Hell
Had mad ideas, sad eyes an' tears
Years of fears but yo, my foes couldn't bear
I searched for the truth since my youth
An' went to church since birth but it wasn't worth the loot
That I was payin', plus the prayin'
I didn't like stayin' 'coz of busy bodies an' dizzy hotties
That the preacher had souped up with lies
Had me cooped up lookin' at loot, butt an' thighs
Durin' the service, he swallowed up the poor
An' after they heard this, they wallowed on the floor
But I ignored an' explored my history that was untold
An' watched mysteries unfold
An' dropped a jewel like Solomon but never followed men
'Coz if you do, your brain is more hollow
Than space oblivia or the abyss
With no trace of trivia, left with the hiss
Does it pay to be deaf, dumb, blind?
From a slave we was kept from the mind
An' from the caves he crept from behind
An' what he gave was the sect of the swine
When the Bible, it condemned the pig
I don't mean to pull your hems or flip your wigs
But we used to wear a turban but now we're in the urban
No more wearin' beanies an' dress like a genie
No hocus pocus 'coz I focus on the facts
An' put it on the tracks an' brought it through the wax
I speak on Jacob, it might take up some time
An' too much knowledge, it might break up the rhyme
I did it anyway just to wake up the mind
Of those who kiss stones or prays on the carpet
Those who sit home or sell books by the market
Need to chill an' get their mind revived
For years religion did nothing but divide
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
I strolled through the books of Job to unfold
An' open Bibles instead of hopin' on revivals
Calling on His name an' screamin', ?Hallelujah?
When He hardly knew ya, that's how the Devil's fooled ya
See, look into my eyes, brethren, that's the lies of a Reverend
Why should you die to go to Heaven?
The Earth is already in space, the Bible, I embrace
A difficult task I had to take
I studied 'til my eyes was swollen an' only arose when
I found out that we were The Chosen
I deal with the truth an' build with the youth
An' teach my son as he kneels on the stoop
Son, life is a pool of sin, corrupted with foolish men
An' women with wicked minds, who build picket signs
To legalize abortion, the evil eye distortion
I quiz son with my wisdom
Before I converted, I was perverted an' knowledge was asserted
The study of wisdom, I preferred it
The understanding, it gave me mental freedom
I even learnt Caucasians were really the Tribe of Edam
The white image of Christ is really Cesare Borgia
An' uhh, the second son of Pope Alexander
The sixth of Rome an' once the picture was shown
That's how the Devil's tricked my dome
I prophesized to save a man but no one gave a damn
For my nation, the seed of Abraham
Blessed with the tongue of Hebrew
Now we're strung on needles an' some are plungin' evils
So study an' be wise in these days of darkness
Peace to my nephew, Marcus
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The basic instructions before leaving earth
Life is a test, many quest the universe
An' through my research, I felt the joy an' the hurt
The first shall be last an' the last shall be first
The lyrics of B.I.B.L.E. by Gza feat. Killah Priest are an exploration of their personal experiences with religion and their search for truth. The song encourages listeners to critically examine the basic instructions provided in the Bible, rather than blindly following the teachings of religious leaders who may distort or manipulate their interpretation of scripture for personal gain. It acknowledges both the joy and the hurt that can come from the search for truth and suggests that life is a test in which the first shall be last and the last shall be first.
The lyrics also make reference to various historical and cultural issues related to religion, such as the condemnation of pigs in the Bible and the role of Caucasians as the tribe of Edam. The song emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and wisdom, particularly for the youth, in a world corrupted by sin, and encourages listeners to be aware of the lies and distortions perpetuated by those in power.
Overall, B.I.B.L.E. is a thought-provoking and introspective meditation on the role of religion in society and the search for truth in a world fraught with darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a Bible page
Start with the Bible as a guide
The basic instructions before leaving earth
The Bible provides fundamental guidance for life
Life is a test many quest the universe
Life is an exploration and a test
And through my research, I felt the joy and the hurt
Personal research can lead to both positive and negative experiences
The first shall be last and the last shall be first
Society values can be reversed
Knowledge this wisdom, this goes back when I was twelve
I had an interest in gaining knowledge since a young age
I loved doing right but I was trapped in hell
I wanted to be good but struggled with inner turmoil
Had mad ideas, sad eyes and tears
I had different ideas and emotions that made me feel isolated
Years of fears, but yo my foes couldn't bear
My enemies couldn't handle my challenges and fears
I searched for the truth since my youth
I have been searching for truth since a young age
And went to church since birth, but it wasn't worth the loot
Although raised in church, it did not provide the value that was expected
That I was paying, plus the praying
I was putting in effort and money, but did not see the return on investment
I didn't like staying 'cuz of busy-bodies and dizzy hotties
I did not enjoy staying due to nosy people and distractions
That the preacher had souped up with lies
The preacher used exaggerations and falsehoods to manipulate people
Had me cooped up lookin' at loot, butt, and thighs
The church focused on materialism and physical appearances
Durin' the service, he swallowed up the poor
The pastor took advantage of those who were less financially stable
And after they heard this, they wallowed on the floor
The audience was emotionally affected by the pastor's manipulation
But I ignored, and explored my history that was untold
I focused on learning about untold history, rather than following religious leaders blindly
And watched mysteries unfold
Through research, I discovered new information and insights
And dropped a jewel like Solomon, but never followed men
I shared valuable knowledge like King Solomon, but did not follow religious leaders
'Cuz if you do your brain is more hollow than
Following religious leaders blindly can lead to ignorance
Space Oblivia, or The Abyss
Being ignorant is like being lost in space or the abyss
With no trace of trivia, left with the hiss
Being ignorant leaves you with no valuable information
Does it pay to be deaf, dumb and blind?
Is being ignorant and blindly following worth it?
From a slave we was kept from the mind
As slaves, we were not allowed to learn and think independently
And from the caves he crept from behind
Our ancestors were oppressed and marginalized
And what he gave, was the sect of the swine
Oppressors brought in wicked ideas and culture
When the Bible, it condemned the pig
The Bible did not condone certain types of foods, such as pork
I don't mean to pull your hems or flip your wigs
I don't mean to offend or surprise you
But we used to wear a turban, but now we're in the urban
We used to embrace traditional clothing, but now we conform to urban fashion
No more wearing beanies and dress like a Genie
We no longer wear traditional headwear and clothing
No hocus pocus 'cuz I focus on the facts
I focus on the truth and facts, not superstitions
And put it on the tracks and brought it through the wax
I shared my knowledge through music and other mediums
I speak on Jacob, it might take up some time
I talk about Jacob's story, which could be lengthy
And too much knowledge, it might break up the rhyme
Sharing too much information could disrupt the music
I did it anyway just to wake up the mind
I shared the information to stimulate mental growth
Of those who kiss stones or prays on the carpet
Of those who have a narrow-minded view of religion
Those who sit home, or sell books by the market
Those who are passive or lack tangible results
Need to chill and get their mind revived
They need to relax and seek new knowledge
For years religion did nothing but divide
Religion has been a cause of division for many years
I strolled through the books of job to unfold
I read the Book of Job to gain new insights
And open Bibles, instead of hoping on revivals
I opened the Bible and read it, rather than waiting for revival events
Calling on His name and screaming hallelujah
Screaming religious phrases is not necessary to have faith
When he hardly knew ya, that's how the devil's fooled ya
Blindly following a religion can lead to being fooled
See look into my eyes brethren, that's the lies of a Reverend
Religious leaders can be deceptive
Why should you die to go to Heaven?
Is it worth giving up earthly life to enter heaven?
The Earth is already in space, the Bible I embrace
The world is already in the context of the universe
A difficult task I had to take
It was challenging to pursue knowledge and truth
I studied till my eyes was swollen, and only arose when
I studied extensively and relentlessly
I found out that we were the chosen
I realized that our culture and heritage was unique and special
I deal with the truth, and build with the youth
I focus on the truth and work with younger generations
And teach my son as he kneels on the stoop
I share my knowledge and experiences with my son
Son, life is a pool of sin, corrupted with foolish men
Life is full of negative influences and corrupt people
And women with wicked minds, who build picket signs
Individuals with harmful intentions exhibit their beliefs with protests
To legalize abortion, the evil eye distortion
Legalizing abortion is viewed as a negative and immoral decision
I quiz Son with my wisdom
I share my knowledge and information with my son
Before I converted, I was perverted, and knowledge was asserted
Before I found new information and insights, I was ignorant and believed false information
The study of wisdom, I preferred it
I value education and intellectual growth
The understanding, it gave me mental freedom
The knowledge I gained helped me think more clearly and critically
I even learnt Caucasians were really the Tribe of Edam
I learned new information about race and ethnicity
The white image, of Christ, is really Cesare Borgia
The portrayal of Jesus as white is false and historically inaccurate
And uhh, the second son of Pope Alexander
The artistic perception of Jesus is influenced by historical figures
The Sixth of Rome, and once the picture was shown
The image of Jesus was influenced by powerful historical figures
That's how the devils tricked my dome
This misinformation led to confusion and beliefs based on lies
I prophesied to save a man, but no one gave a damn
My predictions and ideas were ignored by those around me
For my nation, the seed of Abraham
My predictions and ideas were for the betterment of my culture and heritage
Blessed with the tongue of Hebrew
My heritage is rooted in Hebrew culture and language
Now we're strung on needles, and some are plungin' evils
Our culture is facing new challenges and negative forces
So study and be wise in these days of darkness
We need to be knowledgeable and wise during these difficult times
Peace to my nephew Marcus
I am giving a shoutout to my nephew Marcus
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