b.i.b.l.e.
Genius Lyrics

Take a Bible page
Let's explore what the Bible says.

The basic instructions before leaving earth
The Bible serves as a guide for life.

Life is a test many quest the universe
The search for meaning in life is a universal human experience.

And through my research, I felt the joy and the hurt
Through studying the Bible, the artist experienced both positive and negative emotions.

The first shall be last and the last shall be first
The Bible teaches that those who are humble will be exalted in the end.

Knowledge this wisdom, this goes back when I was twelve
The singer has been interested in learning about the Bible since childhood.

I loved doing right but I was trapped in hell
The singer wanted to do good, but felt constrained by negative circumstances.

Had mad ideas, sad eyes and tears
The artist had many unconventional ideas and was often sad.

Years of fears, but yo my foes couldn't bear
Despite feelings of fear, the artist's enemies could not keep him down.

I searched for the truth since my youth
The artist has been on a quest for knowledge since he was young.

And went to church since birth, but it wasn't worth the loot
Although the singer grew up going to church, it did not provide the answers he was looking for.

That I was paying, plus the praying
The artist felt burdened by the financial and spiritual costs of going to church.

I didn't like staying 'cuz of busy-bodies and dizzy hotties
The singer did not enjoy being around nosy people and superficial distractions at church.

That the preacher had souped up with lies
The singer believes that many preachers use manipulative tactics to deceive people.

Had me cooped up lookin' at loot, butt, and thighs
The singer felt that religious teachings emphasized material possessions and sexual desire too much.

Durin' the service, he swallowed up the poor
The artist believes that some religious leaders take advantage of vulnerable people.

And after they heard this, they wallowed on the floor
Some members of the congregation were moved to an emotional reaction during services.

But I ignored, and explored my history that was untold
The singer turned to alternative sources of information to learn about his heritage.

And watched mysteries unfold
The singer discovered new truths in his research.

And dropped a jewel like Solomon, but never followed men
The artist shares his knowledge, but does not blindly follow authority figures.

Cuz if you do your brain is more hollow than Space Oblivia, or The Abyss
If you simply follow others without questioning, your mind will be empty.

With no trace of trivia, left with the hiss
You will only be left with superficial facts.

Does it pay to be deaf, dumb and blind?
The singer questions the wisdom of blindly accepting what you are told.

From a slave we was kept from the mind
People who were oppressed had their minds controlled by their oppressors.

And from the caves he crept from behind
The singer may be referring to the origins of humanity and our shared history of struggle.

And what he gave, was the sect of the swine
The singer believes that some religious teachings are false and harmful.

When the Bible, it condemned the pig
The singer references a specific example from the Bible to make his point.

I don't mean to pull your hems or flip your wigs
The artist does not intend to offend anyone, but will speak his mind regardless.

But we used to wear a turban, but now we're in the urban
The artist remarks on the cultural changes experienced by his people.

No more wearing beanies and dress like a Genie
He comments on changes in fashion preferences.

No hocus pocus 'cuz I focus on the facts
The singer values concrete evidence and logical arguments.

And put it on the tracks and brought it through the wax
He communicates his message through the medium of music.

I speak on Jacob, it might take up some time
The artist references a biblical figure and acknowledges that his message might be complex.

And too much knowledge, it might break up the rhyme
His message might be complicated, but he strives to make it understandable and engaging.

I did it anyway just to wake up the mind
The singer believes that sharing his knowledge is worth the effort.

Of those who kiss stones or prays on the carpet
He critiques people who engage in religious practices he finds unhelpful.

Those who sit home, or sell books by the market
He challenges those who do not actively seek knowledge or use it for personal gain.

Need to chill and get their mind revived
The singer urges people to calm down and be receptive to new ideas.

For years religion did nothing but divide
He sees organized religion as a source of conflict and strife.

I strolled through books of job to unfold
The artist has carefully studied the books of the Bible.

And open Bibles, instead of hoping on revivals
He encourages people to read and contemplate the Bible rather than relying on church services.

Calling on His name and screaming hallelujah
The singer critiques those who participate in religious practices he finds superficial.

When he hardly knew ya, that's how the devil's fooled ya
The singer criticizes people for being too easily deceived.

See look into my eyes brethren, that's the lies of a Reverend
The artist accuses some religious leaders of being dishonest.

Why should you die to go to Heaven?
The artist questions the idea of sacrificing one's life for future reward.

The Earth is already in space, the Bible I embrace
The artist finds value in the Bible, but also recognizes the physical reality of our existence.

A difficult task I had to take
The singer acknowledges the challenges he has faced.

I studied till my eyes was swollen, and only arose when
The artist has devoted significant time and effort to his studies.

I found out that we were the chosen
The singer believes that his people have a special role or destiny.

I deal with the truth, and build with the youth
The singer sees value in truth and in sharing knowledge with younger generations.

And teach my son as he kneels on the stoop
The singer prioritizes passing on knowledge and values to his own child.

Son, life is a pool of sin, corrupted with foolish men
The artist sees life as a place of moral decay, with many people who are misguided.

And women with wicked minds, who build picket signs
He remarks on the hypocritical behavior of people who claim to be moral but engage in harmful practices.

To legalize abortion, the evil eye distortion
The singer disagrees with the idea of legalizing abortion.

I quiz Son with my wisdom
The singer values passing on his knowledge and understanding to the next generation.

Before I converted, I was perverted, and knowledge was asserted
The artist had a different mindset before studying the Bible.

The study of wisdom, I preferred it
The artist values knowledge and wisdom.

The understanding, it gave me mental freedom
Through understanding and knowledge, the artist felt more liberated and free.

I even learnt Caucasians were really the Tribe of Edam
The singer discovered new information about the origins of different ethnic groups.

The white image, of Christ, is really Cesare Borgia
The artist critiques popular representations of Jesus.

And uhh, the second son of Pope Alexander
The singer shares historical information about Cesare Borgia.

The Sixth of Rome, and once the picture was shown
The singer is emphasizing the historical accuracy of his claims.

That's how the devils tricked my dome
The singer sees attempts to control people's thinking as demonic.

I prophesied to save a man, but no one gave a damn
The artist predicted something important, but nobody listened.

For my nation, the seed of Abraham
The artist identifies with the heritage of Abraham and his descendants.

Blessed with the tongue of Hebrew
The singer sees his knowledge of Hebrew as a gift.

Now we're strung on needles, and some are plungin' evils
The singer is concerned about the state of his people and their moral choices.

So study and be wise in these days of darkness
The artist urges people to pursue knowledge and seek truth, especially in difficult times.

Peace to my nephew Marcus
The artist ends the song with a friendly greeting to his nephew.