Cut Chemist Suite
Gustavo Santaolalla Lyrics


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Tuna the smoke-jumper
Packin' my oral cannon
Bustin' from Okinawa, Japan
To Laurel Canyon
Swallow flows
We turning like plush tires
Mellow intros
Lyrics be burning like brush fires
Spreading vocal leprosy
Using discrepancy
Lyric weaponry
Lessens your chances of testing me
Stop and freeze emcees
I block atrocities
True philosophies
From the lips of black Socrates
The pocket-penciler
In your peninsula
Killing Dracula emcees
Who bit from my vernacular
I can back it
The ill scene we occupy
No lullaby
Got you high
When I rock a fly verse
For my people
Let me breath slow
Give a heave-ho
And stimulate your cerebral system
Cut Chemist
Grip the fader
Tuna the group debater
We murder you duplicators
'Cause I'm an aristocrat
Ghetto diplomat
And I'm blessed with a gift for rap
They call me mister antagonistic, drastic
Comin' from a place where these cops
Get their asses kicked
The last trick unified was the cornerstone
But now a lyric pistol to the dome
Is how we warn a clone
Born alone
The strength of God makes my mission higher
They found a liar dead
Strung up with fishin' wire
The mystifier packin' vocal artillery
Makin' lovely word connections
Like Chuck Woolery
The cool in me
I'll make your block turn on one rhyme
Electrifyin' like some nocturnal sunshine
The planetary pioneer and his mixer
Cut Chemist
Chali tuna spittin' scriptures
Paintin' pictures
Even sisters adapt
'Cause we take it back like chiropractors
Actors on wax make worse for real
emcees who worth your while
So they search for me




'Cause I'm an aristocrat, ghetto diplomat
And I'm blessed with a gift for rap

Overall Meaning

The song "Cut Chemist Suite" by Gustavo Santaolalla is a highly creative rap poem read by Chali Tuna over a beat produced by Cut Chemist. The lyrics are intense and allude to the war in Okinawa, Japan, the beauty of Laurel Canyon, and the art of "busting rhymes" like brush fires. Tuna is seen as a "smoke-jumper," someone who is capable of extinguishing blazes but who also has a powerful vocal style. The song suggests that Tuna and Cut Chemist have been "murdering" emcee duplicates, implying that they are creating something that is entirely new and innovative.


The lyrics also mention the idea of "lyric weaponry" and how it is used to prevent others from testing Tuna's abilities. He is a philosophical rapper like black Socrates, whose words hold power and can change the way people think. He is also called the "mystifier," packing "vocal artillery" that makes lovely word connections. At the same time, he warns his listeners that the strength of God guides him, a clear allusion to the spiritual nature of hip-hop.


Overall, the song presents a fascinating mix of poetry and rap, with lyrics that are dense, complex, and deeply personal. It is a message to the emcee world about what is really important when creating good rap: a strong voice, creative thinking, and the power to change people's lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Tuna the smoke-jumper
Chali Tuna is a skilled rapper who jumps into trendy music trends.


Packin' my oral cannon
He is ready to use his powerful weapon, his voice, to deliver his lyrics with force.


Bustin' from Okinawa, Japan to Laurel Canyon
He has come from across the world to establish his name in the hip-hop industry of Los Angeles.


Swallow flows
His rhyming delivery is so smooth that the audience easily consumes his lyrics.


We turning like plush tires
Chali Tuna and his listeners enjoy the music; the feeling is similar to cruising on soft, plush tires.


Mellow intros
The start of his songs might be low-key and relaxing.


Lyrics be burning like brush fires
His words create an intense, scorching effect like a massive forest fire.


Spreading vocal leprosy
Chali Tuna's music is infectious and contagious, making it unavoidable for the listeners to keep repeating his words.


Using discrepancy
He employs variations in his music that distinguish him from other artists.


Lyric weaponry
His music is potent, potent enough to impact the audience, and be considered a weapon of sorts.


Lessens your chances of testing me
A warning to any artist who tries to challenge his supremacy in lyrical dexterity, suppressing their confidence to even try and compete.


Stop and freeze emcees
He is a phenomenon that can stop other rappers in their tracks.


I block atrocities
He can prevent poor music that degrades the genre from invading the rap music scene.


True philosophies
Chali Tuna has valuable lessons in the form of his music which he delivers truthfully.


From the lips of black Socrates
He is a modern philosopher, and like the great historical scholar, he teaches the audience with his thought-provoking music.


The pocket-penciler
He is a master with his pen creating rhymes that can fit into a small purse, remains a skillful lyricist.


In your peninsula
Chali Tuna has brought his craft to your town, your neighborhood, your region.


Killing Dracula emcees
He can take care of weak rappers as easily as a vampire hunter handles the undead.


Who bit from my vernacular
Any imitation of his unique style will fail miserably, a word of caution to those copying.


I can back it
He has complete confidence in his abilities; not just talk, he can deliver.


The ill scene we occupy
He inhabits the rap scene that is raw and unfiltered, a direct reflection of life in the ghetto.


No lullaby
His music is not soothing or calming. It is intense and confrontational, meant to challenge the listeners.


Got you high
Chali Tuna's music takes you on a mental high that opens up doors to creativity and imagination.


When I rock a fly verse
A verse that he delivers with flying rhythms that energizes the listeners, leaving them craving more.


For my people
He makes music for those who live struggles in the streets, the underdogs, and the impoverished.


Let me breath slow
He takes a slower and calmer approach to let the impact of his music sink in.


Give a heave-ho
He wants his listeners to expand their minds and to start thinking critically.


And stimulate your cerebral system
His music is meant to challenge the brain and the mind to become more thoughtful and abstract.


Cut Chemist
He is the official music cutter on the tracks, bringing in the elements of DJing to add flavor to the beats.


Grip the fader
He's in control of the sound levels, skillfully manipulating it to grab the listener's attention.


Tuna the group debater
He is an active participant in group discussions, influencing those around him with his thoughts and ideas.


We murder you duplicators
He and his team destroy those that copy his style, creating a unique sound that sets them apart.


'Cause I'm an aristocrat
Chali Tuna is an elite in the music industry, well-respected, and highly skilled.


Ghetto diplomat
He comes from the streets, but he understands the world and its people.


And I'm blessed with a gift for rap
He possesses a rare talent and ability to perfect and deliver rhymes with impeccable flow and accuracy.


They call me mister antagonistic, drastic
He is a controversial figure who is known for stirring up emotions and reactions with his music.


Comin' from a place where these cops
He has witnessed police brutality, giving him an understanding of the social problems minorities face.


Get their asses kicked
In these areas, there is a history of the police facing resistance and retaliation from the inhabitants.


The last trick unified was the cornerstone
There was a time when gangs could unify to fight for a common cause, but now that's long gone.


But now a lyric pistol to the dome
Now, the only solution to misunderstandings is to use music lyrics that hit the core of the issue.


Is how we warn a clone
This is a wake-up call to those trying to imitate and repeat the music trends instead of creating something unique.


Born alone
He did not have any help getting to this stage; he made it on his hard work, talents, and skills alone.


The strength of God makes my mission higher
His belief in a higher power strengthens his resolve to achieve greatness in his music career.


They found a liar dead
When people lie, it leads to unnecessary issues and consequences. He ridicules those who have a habit of deceiving others.


Strung up with fishin' wire
It highlights how cheap and insignificant lying can be when they find the liar strung up with fishing wire on the side of the fish tank.


The mystifier packin' vocal artillery
He is a mysterious artist that possesses the skill to deliver powerful punches with his words through his secret vocal techniques.


Makin' lovely word connections like Chuck Woolery
He connects his lyrics in astonishing ways, tying each phrase together for a cohesive flow. It's similar to how Chuck Woolery connects people on his dating show.


The cool in me
There is a certain unshakable calmness about him that is evident in his music and person.


I'll make your block turn on one rhyme
One of his bars can electrify the listeners and turn the entire town's attention to him.


Electrifyin' like some nocturnal sunshine
He shines like the sun, even in the darkest hours, illuminating the minds and hearts of his listeners.


The planetary pioneer and his mixer
He is one of the pioneers of the rap music scene, and his mixing techniques are timeless and influential.


Chali tuna spittin' scriptures
He's not just rapping; his music and lyrics contain valuable lessons that he'd like his listeners to learn from and remember.


Paintin' pictures
His skill as an artist is not only in his rhymes, but also in the imagery he creates with the lyrics that help listeners to visualize his experiences.


Even sisters adapt
Even female listeners can relate to and appreciate his music genre.


'Cause we take it back like chiropractors
He and his fans try to bring back the classical known sweet old songs as Chiropractors who restore proper alignment to the spine.


Actors on wax make worse for real
He is not one of those artists who just create music as a form of entertainment. He tells stories that reflect reality and struggles.


emcees who worth your while
He is referring to rappers who produce meaningful, heart-touching music that is worthy of people's attention.


So they search for me
He is saying that alongside him, they strive to find artists that produce similar music quality.




Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Willy Abers, Darryll Le Roy Barksdale, Ulises Bella, Freddie Harper Byrd, Pablo Castorena, Jose Espinoza, William J. Marrufo, William Mcfadden, Shawn L. (mc Shan) Moltke, Alfredo Ortiz, Raul Pacheco, Justin B. Poree, Bobby Robinson, Asdrubal Sierra, Charl

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