Breaker Breaker
Gza feat. Inspectah Deck Lyrics


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Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first

This is not a test, it's difficulty
Picture closely, the ignorant mostly
Blind, deaf, dumb, your mind left numb
Lost soul who failed to hear the roll of the drum
In the bottom of your bomb shelter, still felt the
Heavy blast that blew off the masks of twelve welders
The math of an elder, praise the Lord, thank you Genius
Operation: Project English
Commander-n-chief of flight style, check the aircraft
Glide like the frisbee, Digi look Disney
To check fault in oneself is pure loveliness
You break the mirror that remind you of your ugliness

So when I bust, no one is untouched
Some returning with the mic clutched, like such
Who plan but never execute
He had the heat in his hand, but yo he didn't shoot
Therefore your mechanism of material better be sickly
Or let your lead spread incredibly quickly
I move bravely, travellin' on a horse
On the battlefield, surrounded by the lost
Of those who plotted with the brains of animals
My high molecular structure be intangible
The name ring a bell, killable two syllable
The Wu is comin' through, the outcome is critical

To be blunt, the beef was cooked up like coke goods
The rhyme first came to me in the oak woods
Up to no good, rap icon
"Milk" the industry like the Wall Street junk bond
You see the bright stone, I got your height sewn
Direct current, that move through the mic-phone
Key contributor, well known major factor
Rhyme distributor, the drive of a tractor
Who run ya down if you don't wanna move or wanna linger

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first

The immortality of my fame is the measure of other's torture
Burnt offer, from a flamin' author
The falconer who flies enough birds for the chase
Strictly excel in what is excellence with grace
The significance was not the vulgar applause of interest
But the feelin' that exit, completion of a sentence
With age and experience, my reason ripens
I strike on you Vikings, slash like a hyphen

If you enter the house of fortune by the gate of pleasure
You will leave by sorrow, the flow measures
Everything fails with the unfortunate
Learned that recordin' it, so my mind broaden it
Track records, ranks us, with the exceptional
Extreme complex physics, high technical
The truth is usually seen and rarely heard
What's more dangerous than hatred, is the word
You wild cards, Jack of all trades
Those who parade their positions, show their Spades
A large flock of MC's, they figure to be taught
It ain't hard to see why I'm vigorously sought

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first




Breaker, breaker, one nine
Breaker, breaker, one nine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gza's "Breaker Breaker" make use of several metaphors to communicate the importance of staying alert and prepared in the rap game. The phrase "Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line" is a reference to CB radio communication, often used by truckers to communicate with each other on the road. In this context, Gza uses it to clear the line of other MCs who may be trying to challenge his position in the game.


He also references the idea of extortion, suggesting that other MCs may try to steal his rhymes or his style. He advises other rappers to "expect the worst" and to be prepared to shoot first, figuratively speaking, in order to protect themselves and their art. The overall message seems to be one of vigilance and caution, encouraging rappers to be aware of the threats posed by their competitors and to take proactive steps to protect themselves.


Other metaphors used in the lyrics, such as references to bombs and war, suggest that the rap game is a kind of battlefield, where only the strongest survive. Gza also makes several references to his own skill and experience, positioning himself as a kind of commander-in-chief who is equipped to handle any challenge that comes his way.


Overall, "Breaker Breaker" is a hard-hitting track that conveys a sense of urgency and danger, urging listeners to stay sharp and be prepared for whatever comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Gza is asking if he can communicate and wants any interference to be cleared.


Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
He is wondering if people can comprehend his message, and explaining how he can steal rhymes easily.


MC's should expect the worst
Gza is warning others in his profession to always be vigilant.


I stay alert and shoot first
He's always attentive and will strike before being attacked.


This is not a test, it's difficulty
He is emphasizing the challenges he faces and that it's not a simple experiment.


Picture closely, the ignorant mostly
Gza is telling his listeners to see and observe those with lacking knowledge.


Blind, deaf, dumb, your mind left numb
He's describing how individuals become emotionally paralyzed when detached from reality.


Lost soul who failed to hear the roll of the drum
People who ignore the rhythm of life will become aimless.


In the bottom of your bomb shelter, still felt the
Even when hiding, one is not immune to the impact of destruction.


Heavy blast that blew off the masks of twelve welders
A powerful detonation that destroyed the masks of welders.


The math of an elder, praise the Lord, thank you Genius
He's giving credit to predecessors and the divine for his knowledge and skills.


Operation: Project English
This is the operation to articulate and communicate effectively through the English language.


Commander-n-chief of flight style, check the aircraft
He is the leader and commander of his unique rapping style, and is urging others to observe his artistry.


Glide like the frisbee, Digi look Disney
He moves effortlessly, like a frisbee, and looks futuristic, like a Disney character.


To check fault in oneself is pure loveliness
He believes inspecting oneself for flaws is an admirable trait.


You break the mirror that remind you of your ugliness
He suggests that people avoid their ugly past by smashing the mirror of their self-reflection.


So when I bust, no one is untouched
When Gza raps, no one escapes the impact of his words.


Some returning with the mic clutched, like such
Others try to compete and take the mic from him but fail.


Who plan but never execute
People who have grand ideas but lack the drive to put them into action.


He had the heat in his hand, but yo he didn't shoot
He's describing someone who had the power to act, but still failed to do so.


Therefore your mechanism of material better be sickly
He suggests that listeners need to have powerful tools to compete.


Or let your lead spread incredibly quickly
If one doesn't possess strong tools, they will fail quickly and widely.


I move bravely, travellin' on a horse
Gza is fearless and persistent in his journey.


On the battlefield, surrounded by the lost
He's in a combat zone, surrounded by people who lack direction.


Of those who plotted with the brains of animals
He's surrounded by people with the intelligence of simple creatures.


My high molecular structure be intangible
He's hard to reach or discern like a molecule.


The name ring a bell, killable two syllable
He has a memorable name and a killable two-syllable flow.


The Wu is comin' through, the outcome is critical
The Wu-Tang Clan is approaching, and the end result is crucial.


To be blunt, the beef was cooked up like coke goods
The conflict between rappers was contrived like cocaine.


The rhyme first came to me in the oak woods
He was inspired while in nature, among oak trees.


Up to no good, rap icon
He is a legendary rapper and traditionally seen as dangerous.


"Milk" the industry like the Wall Street junk bond
He is describing how he can extract money from the entertainment industry, similarly to how bankers can make money from junk bonds.


You see the bright stone, I got your height sewn
He's describing how he possesses superior skills and can easily soar above others.


Direct current, that move through the mic-phone
He's channeling electrical energy to convey his message through the microphone.


Key contributor, well known major factor
He is a key figure and essential to his craft.


Rhyme distributor, the drive of a tractor
He distributes rhymes and has strong driving force like a powerful tractor.


Who run ya down if you don't wanna move or wanna linger
Gza will pursue and overpower anyone who hesitates or lingers.


The immortality of my fame is the measure of other's torture
The permanence of his celebrity is a result of others' suffering and pain.


Burnt offer, from a flamin' author
He is a fiery writer who has sacrificed much in pursuit of his craft.


The falconer who flies enough birds for the chase
Gza is an expert in his field who secures many opportunities for success.


Strictly excel in what is excellence with grace
He excels with grace and poise in the things he does well.


The significance was not the vulgar applause of interest
He doesn't value the crass attention or praise of the masses.


But the feelin' that exit, completion of a sentence
The true reward comes from the internal satisfaction of completing a thought or idea.


With age and experience, my reason ripens
As he ages, Gza's wisdom and critical thinking improve.


I strike on you Vikings, slash like a hyphen
He will attack and defeat enemies with the ferocity of a Viking and speed of a hyphen.


If you enter the house of fortune by the gate of pleasure
Pursuing pleasure can lead to temporary happiness, but not long-term success.


You will leave by sorrow, the flow measures
The journey to fortune and greatness is filled with hardships and is measured by one's persistence.


Everything fails with the unfortunate
Bad luck can affect everything and cause failure.


Learned that recordin' it, so my mind broaden it
His experiences and knowledge are recorded so he can reflect and grow from them.


Track records, ranks us, with the exceptional
He is measuring his success by his accomplishments and comparing himself to the best.


Extreme complex physics, high technical
His rhymes are so intricate and technical that they are like advanced physics.


The truth is usually seen and rarely heard
The truth is often visible but not always spoken.


What's more dangerous than hatred, is the word
Words are powerful and can cause more destruction than hatred.


You wild cards, Jack of all trades
He is addressing people with diverse skills and talents.


Those who parade their positions, show their Spades
People who constantly boast about their status will reveal their hidden motivations.


A large flock of MC's, they figure to be taught
Many rappers think they have much to learn.


It ain't hard to see why I'm vigorously sought
Gza is highly desired and sought after because of his immense talent.


Breaker, breaker, one nine
He's signaling another communication attempt.


Breaker, breaker, one nine
He's signaling another communication attempt.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gary E. Grice, Sulayman Ansari

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@nickthekillerjo.7756

Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first
This is not a test, it's difficulty
Picture closely, the ignorant mostly
Blind, deaf, dumb, your mind left numb
Lost soul who failed to hear the roll of the drum
In the bottom of your bomb shelter, still felt the
Heavy blast that blew off the masks of twelve welders
The math of an elder, praise the Lord, thank you Genius
Operation: Project English
Commander-n-chief of flight style, check the aircraft
Glide like the frisbee, Digi look Disney
To check fault in oneself is pure loveliness
You break the mirror that remind you of your ugliness
So when I bust, no one is untouched
Some returning with the mic clutched, like such
Who plan but never execute
He had the heat in his hand, but yo he didn't shoot
Therefore your mechanism of material better be sickly
Or let your lead spread incredibly quickly
I move bravely, travellin' on a horse
On the battlefield, surrounded by the lost
Of those who plotted with the brains of animals
My high molecular structure be intangible
The name ring a bell, killable two syllable
The Wu is comin' through, the outcome is critical
To be blunt, the beef was cooked up like coke goods
The rhyme first came to me in the oak woods
Up to no good, rap icon
"Milk" the industry like the Wall Street junk bond
You see the bright stone, I got your height sewn
Direct current, that move through the mic-phone
Key contributor, well known major factor
Rhyme distributor, the drive of a tractor
Who run ya down if you don't wanna move or wanna linger
Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first
Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first
The immortality of my fame is the measure of other's torture
Burnt offer, from a flamin' author
The falconer who flies enough birds for the chase
Strictly excel in what is excellence with grace
The significance was not the vulgar applause of interest
But the feelin' that exit, completion of a sentence
With age and experience, my reason ripens
I strike on you Vikings, slash like a hyphen
If you enter the house of fortune by the gate of pleasure
You will leave by sorrow, the flow measures
Everything fails with the unfortunate
Learned that recordin' it, so my mind broaden it
Track records, ranks us, with the exceptional
Extreme complex physics, high technical
The truth is usually seen and rarely heard
What's more dangerous than hatred, is the word
You wild cards, Jack of all trades
Those who parade their positions, show their Spades
A large flock of MC's, they figure to be taught
It ain't hard to see why I'm vigorously sought
Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first
Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line
Can you read me? Extorted your rhymes
MC's should expect the worst
I stay alert and shoot first
Breaker, breaker, one nine
Breaker, breaker, one nine

You're welcome



All comments from YouTube:

@curtarmmar

The GZA's lyrical mastery is nearly impossible to challenge

@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson

The tracks Labels, Fame, and Publicity alone put him ahead of 95% of rappers. With the rest of his catalogue, he’s at 99.999%. There aren’t many that can hang with GZA. Kinda crazy to think homie is pushing 60 years old.

@markgillan3750

Nearly...

@a.k.a.theruggedmanchild9685

The GZA's body of work isn't considerable to be challenged

@michaelvoelkel1945

Brainstorm Materia!

@lilripTV

K rino would spank gza

@deejaybalance

"Those who parade their positions show their spades." This came out 20 years ago, and these bars still outshine most hip-hop albums.

@lawrenceofarabia5299

'Cleary brillance'
If it was one true depth soldier of signature pure aristocratic defiance & expertise it most certainly was GZA, we all could learn from him. Homeschool should've been a preceptor.

@michaelvarela8890

All you here today is mumble this mumble that aye aye ayyyyeeeee an that's basically rap today trash ass shit

@tefocus3538

Exactly!!

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