Cross My Heart
GZA the Genius Jason Scott "Rebel-INS." Hunter & Killah Priest Lyrics
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Into a ? I blow steam from the families of the Mackabees
Smack emcees watch them scream your majesty make them suffer
The capacity of tragedy hold the crowd down like gravity
Back the fuck off stop grabbing me hands off me niggas start to
Bore me
I'm getting sleepy I need some coffee, me and my wu-bandits
You fucking dummies, you can't take nothing from me
It's the longest waited, the most anticipated, the album amputated
Scream the name out Killah Priest, I leave the blood filling in the
Street
I'm from the dark hills of Brownsville, the seven shields on windmills
Across the killing fields, never forget it, tell them rap critics
I speak in horrific, so they can never get it, I'm too scientific
Lyrics explicit, I roll with thirsty niggas, theifs and killers
Tigers, gorillas, faces like godzilla
We stomp rappers and smile like a Calm-Della, we got iller
Cross my heart both hope to die, we multiply, by the hundred
Fuckin' by the thousand, leave me out ? so grounded
Beatin' up your soundman
Playa haters and players, we give um' cold stares
Any last prayers
Yo, Yo, concrete techniques, bomb beats and cause causalities
My facalty, hold it down like gravity, rapidly
Sweatin' like weapons to adolescence, ghetto residence
Quick to pass since your present, state of the slum
Kill 4 play the drums
Face 1, their course was now, the snake tongue, I'm deep into this
I sometimes gasp for air, deadly warfare
Hot block cop and gold stares, shots clear
They fire was on July the 4th, weapons get torn, fugitive slidin' off
My force is combined, new world, 2009
Digital, criminals you'll make meals in cyber-crime
Let's all plan ahead, 2 times, I keep the chimes to a great mind
The head that you take, you're not blind
[Chorus]
We stare you eye to eye
We tell the truth no lie
We cross our heart and hope to die, hope to die
High ranked officials and armed tanks with missiles, blood drizzle
Simple fact, you slept on the issue, that B-boy started jerkin
Joysticks a Sega, I was rockin' off 100 watt amps in ?, 2 fine tune it
Ship enough units, emcees ask, who be those rhyme killers in mask
No doubt, difficult task, the last in the square, beware
Infinite amount of darts is in the air, I'm victorious
With no opponents, I blast through components, with micro-phonics
Watch the whole world live the moment, anything in time
Became approaching this, are incompatible of speech, remains motionless
[Chorus: x2]
Hope to die
In "Cross My Heart," the rappers detail their prowess in the rap game and their unshakeable loyalty to their crew. The opening lines suggest the singer is a king-like figure, commanding respect and admiration from those around them. They speak of their Mackabee ancestry, referencing a Jewish sect known for their military prowess, indicating that their family is a force to be reckoned with. The singer boasts about their ability to hold a crowd "down like gravity," and warns others to keep their hands off them. They are accompanied by their "Wu-bandits," who are so dedicated to their cause that they would fight to the point of needing "body bandages."
The lyrics also touch on the violence and strife present in their environment, such as "the dark hills of Brownsville" and "killing fields." The rappers declare themselves as "too scientific" for critics to understand and roll with a crew of "thirsty niggas, thieves and killers, tigers, gorillas, faces like Godzilla." However, they hold themselves to a code of honor, vowing to tell the truth and cross their hearts even when faced with danger.
Overall, "Cross My Heart" is a display of bravado and unity within the rap community, showcasing the loyalty and toughness necessary to survive and thrive in a violent and competitive world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the visiting king supreme all heal kiss the ring
I'm the king around here and you better show me some respect
Into a? I blow steam from the families of the Mackabees
I come from a long line of warriors and I'm ready to fight
Smack emcees watch them scream your majesty make them suffer
I destroy other rappers and revel in their pain
The capacity of tragedy hold the crowd down like gravity
I have the power to captivate and control my audience
Back the fuck off stop grabbing me hands off me niggas start to bore me
Get away from me and stop bothering me, I'm not interested
I'm getting sleepy I need some coffee, me and my wu-bandits We carry niggas deep in the canvas, body bandage, like some mummies You fucking dummies, you can't take nothing from me
I'm tired and need a pick-me-up, my crew and I will hurt anyone who crosses us, and we can't be defeated
It's the longest waited, the most anticipated, the album amputated Scream the name out Killah Priest, I leave the blood filling in the Street
This album has been a long time coming and is highly anticipated, scream my name and I'll leave destruction in my wake
I'm from the dark hills of Brownsville, the seven shields on windmills Across the killing fields, never forget it, tell them rap critics I speak in horrific, so they can never get it, I'm too scientific Lyrics explicit, I roll with thirsty niggas, thieves, and killers Tigers, gorillas, faces like Godzilla
I come from a tough neighborhood and have seen a lot of violence, I don't care what critics say about my lyrics because they don't understand the reality of my life, I run with dangerous people and we don't mess around
We stomp rappers and smile like a Calm-Della, we got iller Cross my heart both hope to die, we multiply, by the hundred Fucking by the thousand, leave me out ? so grounded Beatin' up your soundman Playa haters and players, we give um' cold stares Any last prayers
We take out other rappers easily and enjoy doing it, we have a large following and will only continue to grow, we don't care about fame or attention, just our craft and success, we have no mercy for those who cross us
Yo, Yo, concrete techniques, bomb beats and cause causalities My faculty, hold it down like gravity, rapidly Sweatin' like weapons to adolescence, ghetto residence Quick to pass since your present, state of the slum Kill 4 play the drums Face 1, their course was now, the snake tongue, I'm deep into this I sometimes gasp for air, deadly warfare Hot block cop and gold stares, shots clear They fire was on July the 4th, weapons get torn, fugitive slidin' off My force is combined, new world, 2009 Digital, criminals you'll make meals in cyber-crime Let's all plan ahead, 2 times, I keep the chimes to a great mind The head that you take, you're not blind
I have a way with words that can cause destruction, my skills are unmatched and I'll never back down, I come from a tough area and have seen a lot of danger and violence, I'm ready for whatever comes my way, I'm always prepared and focused on my goals, my enemies will never see me coming
High ranked officials and armed tanks with missiles, blood drizzle Simple fact, you slept on the issue, that B-boy started jerkin Joysticks a Sega, I was rockin' off 100 watt amps in ?, 2 fine tune it Ship enough units, emcees ask, who be those rhyme killers in mask No doubt, difficult task, the last in the square, beware Infinite amount of darts is in the air, I'm victorious With no opponents, I blast through components, with micro-phonics Watch the whole world live the moment, anything in time Became approaching this, are incompatible of speech, remains motionless
The government and military have a lot of power and resources, and you underestimated the true issues, while I was busy making music and perfecting my craft, my talent and reputation grew and now others fear me, I'm the last man standing and my attacks are endless, I dominate everything in my path and leave my enemies stunned and silenced
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Written by: IVY JO HUNTER
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