Black Jesus
Ilajide Lyrics


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Aye yuh Aye yuh Aye Yuh Aye
Muh fuckin Mr Pocket Jam (Aye)
We in the muthin fuckin buildin tonight (Aye)
Check it out nigga, mmhm (C'mon)
Check it out nigga, mmhm (Yeah)
Check it out nigga, mmhm
Whaddup widdit, Whaddup widdit
Whaddup widdit uh
Know nigga born leader
Everybody want the piece like the Mona Lisa
Tryna stack cheese like a pizza Lil Caesars
If she got it been about it nigga damn keep her
I been about it (Uh) (Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous)
Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous
Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous
Commas on commas dolla dollas they been a Uh UH
Damn It’s a nigga turn
(Skrrt)
Feelin traffic with the rappin can I get a turn (Skrrt)
Smoke the hash til it ash put it in a urn (Uh)
RIP to my pockets cause I never learn, They always givin
But everybody be lovin color rubbin my skin n shit
Maybe because I’m rich n not talkin bout conditioning
Nor confined to the none of the conditions that we livin in
Create a haven escape USA fo they kill a nig
Gotta let it burn
Uh
Like the seed in the weed make ya stomach turn (Uh)
I been breaking down a lot it’s like a got a perm (Uh)
Bag it back up then I sell it like it got insurance (Uh)
Right on Florence
Wyoming you know the homies rollin come if you know me
Wit a stogie you know we gotta blow fa fallen Shinobi
Holy take care of all the mommas sisters brothas before me
Only if I could find a way to get into human cloning
Won’t we?
Know nigga born leader
Everybody want the piece like the Mona Lisa
Tryna stack cheese like a pizza lil caesars
If she got it been about it nigga damn keep her
I been about it that’s why a nigga Black Jesus
Keep losing all my brothas to the fuckin reaper
All I wanna do is chill smoke up all the reefer
Throw a party have that shit kickin like FIFA
I’m bout to heat up
The Mentalβ€” rejuvenated just like a sensu
After listening to me the therapeutic ginsu
Cuttin up on topics that you and ya people meant to
And I’m fin to get lower than Ryu sayin Shinku
I got that Dark Hado
Noveliss’ll prolly call it weed and a bottle
I Gotta Harness all my power nigga that’s the motto
And turn it in to numbers like I fuckin won the lotto
You know what follow?
Commas on commas Dolla Dollas they be anonymous
Waste of a double time if Ilajide ain’t rhymin it
Makin them pussies check up but I'm no Gynecologist
The meteorologist bout to scout and drop a comet bitch
I got that Black Power
Emile’ll prolly show me Hidden Colors for some hours
Retain it all til I’m lookin at the world sour
Cause nigga really it’s only power in a dollar I’m bout to holla
Know nigga born leader
Everybody want the piece like the Mona Lisa
Tryna stack cheese like a pizza lil caesars
If she got it been about it nigga damn keep her
I been about it (Uh) (Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous)
Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous
Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous
Commas on commas dolla dollas they been a Uh UH
Know nigga born leader
Everybody want the piece like the Mona Lisa
Tryna stack cheese like a pizza lil caesars
If she got it been about it nigga damn keep her
I been about it that’s why a nigga Black Jesus
Keep losing all my brothas to the fuckin reaper
All I wanna do is chill smoke up all the reefer




Throw a party have that shit kickin like FIFA
I’m bout to heat up

Overall Meaning

Ilajide's song Black Jesus is a reflection of the struggles and realities he faces as a black man in America. The first verse sees Ilajide rapping about his financial success and desire to keep it. He talks about the importance of being a born leader, someone people look up to and want to emulate. Ilajide likens the attention he gets from others to the Mona Lisa, a famous work of art that is coveted by many. He also references the popular pizza chain Little Caesars as a way to illustrate his desire to stack money like the toppings on a pizza.


The second verse turns more introspective as Ilajide reflects on the loss of his friends to death. He expresses the desire to just chill and smoke weed, a common escape for people facing difficult situations. He mentions his desire to throw a party and have fun, to forget about the struggles of life for a moment. He also references anime, specifically Naruto, showing a love for popular culture and a desire to escape reality through media. Ilajide ends the song with a call for black power and unity.


The song is a reflection of the realities of life as a black man in America. It touches on issues of financial success, cultural identity, and the loss of black lives. Ilajide's use of popular culture shows that even in moments of escape, the realities of life in America cannot be forgotten.


Line by Line Meaning

Know nigga born leader
I am a natural leader, and I know it.


Everybody want the piece like the Mona Lisa
Everyone wants a piece of me, just like how people want to see the Mona Lisa painting.


Tryna stack cheese like a pizza Lil Caesars
I am trying to make a lot of money, just like how Little Caesars stacks cheese on their pizzas.


If she got it been about it nigga damn keep her
If a woman has what I am looking for, I will want to keep her.


Commas on commas dolla dollas they been anonymous
I have a lot of money, and I don't need anyone to know how much exactly.


Damn It’s a nigga turn
It's my turn to shine.


Feelin traffic with the rappin can I get a turn
I am hoping to get a turn at rapping, even though there are many others trying to do the same.


Smoke the hash til it ash put it in a urn
I smoke hash until it turns to ash and then put it in an urn to keep it.


RIP to my pockets cause I never learn, They always givin
I keep spending my money and never seem to learn, yet they always give me more money.


But everybody be lovin color rubbin my skin n shit
People seem to love me because I am black, and they show it by touching my skin or other things.


Maybe because I’m rich n not talkin bout conditioning
I think people love me because I am rich, not because they are trying to condition me in any way.


Nor confined to the none of the conditions that we livin in
I am not limited by any of the conditions that we live in and can do whatever I want.


Create a haven escape USA fo they kill a nig
I want to create a safe place outside of the USA, so they don't kill a black person like me.


Like the seed in the weed make ya stomach turn
Just like how the seeds in weed can make your stomach turn, I am doing things that are sickening to others.


I been breaking down a lot it’s like a got a perm
I have been breaking down things a lot, and it feels like I have a perm that is unraveling.


Bag it back up then I sell it like it got insurance
After breaking things down, I bag them back up and sell them like they have insurance.


Only if I could find a way to get into human cloning
I wish I could clone myself, so I can have more versions of me to do more things.


Tryna stack cheese like a pizza lil caesars
I am trying to make a lot of money, just like how Little Caesars stacks cheese on its pizzas.


I been about it that’s why a nigga Black Jesus
I have been living my life as a leader, and that is why I am the Black Jesus.


Keep losing all my brothas to the fuckin reaper
I keep losing all my brothers to the grim reaper, which makes me sad.


All I wanna do is chill smoke up all the reefer
All I want to do is relax and smoke weed.


Throw a party have that shit kickin like FIFA
I want to throw a party that is as exciting as a FIFA game.


The Mentalβ€” rejuvenated just like a sensu
My mental state is being refreshed, just like someone when they use a 'sensu bean' in a manga series.


After listening to me the therapeutic ginsu
After listening to me, people feel relieved and comforted, like they just used a therapeutic Ginsu knife.


Cuttin up on topics that you and ya people meant to
I am dissecting topics that you and your people meant to talk about and addressing them in unique ways.


And I’m fin to get lower than Ryu sayin Shinku
I am about to get even better at what I do, like when Ryu in a video game says Shinku.


I got that Dark Hado
I have a powerful and dark energy that I can use.


Noveliss’ll prolly call it weed and a bottle
My friend Noveliss would probably say that my dark energy is just weed and a bottle.


I Gotta Harness all my power nigga that’s the motto
I need to control my power and use it wisely. That's my motto.


And turn it in to numbers like I fuckin won the lotto
I need to turn my power into something tangible, like significant numbers, as if I won the lottery.


Waste of a double time if Ilajide ain’t rhymin it
It's a waste of time to have me, Ilajide, rap in double time if my rhymes are not on point.


Makin them pussies check up but I'm no Gynecologist
I am making my competitors nervous, but I am not a gynecologist, so I cannot help them with their problems.


The meteorologist bout to scout and drop a comet bitch
I am about to make a big impact, like a meteorologist scouting for and dropping a comet.


I got that Black Power
I have a powerful black energy that I can use to my advantage.


Emile’ll prolly show me Hidden Colors for some hours
My friend Emile would probably show me Hidden Colors documentaries for hours because I represent black power.


Retain it all til I’m lookin at the world sour
I will retain all the information I learn until I am dissatisfied with how the world is working.


Cause nigga really it’s only power in a dollar I’m bout to holla
In reality, there is only power in money, and I am about to make a lot of it.




Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Kortez Marion

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Collin Paraskeva

One of my favorite and most underappreciated artists. Your shit is fire man been listening to you and clear soul since 2013, keep makin great music

Ilajide

Thank you man. Thank you πŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ”₯ you got my word bruh I’m on it πŸ‘ŠπŸΎ

BackPackRapFan

Just wanted to say thank you for all of the music over the years. From the CSF projects to all of you guy’s solo stuff. Much success to all of you.

Ilajide

Ayyooooooo. Thank you for tuning in, coming in, commenting, listening, all that. πŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ‘ŠπŸΎ I got some big shit on the way I hope you fw it my man πŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ”₯

Brandon Brandino

Absolutely killed it , honestly one of my all time favorite songs

Ilajide

Ayeeeee I gotta make sure this one’s always in the set then bro πŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ”₯

mΓ€kkis α¨Šα¨—

flow's crazy. nice beat too. chill video. it's a perfect full package. love it all.

Ilajide

Yeeeowwwww thank you my Gee πŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ‘ŠπŸΎπŸ”₯

Virgx Beats

Damn this is Hot! Lyrics and beats!πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ™πŸ™

Ilajide

CHRIS MENTAL GEM BEATZ thanks my guy πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

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