Only Time Will Tell
Ill Bill Lyrics


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[Verse 1: Necro]

My religious beliefs are to kill snitches and any b*****s that beef
Your grill in stitches, get buried inside a ditch in your briefs
Life is enslavement and suffering, crazy snuffings, attacks
Overdosing like David Ruffin, craving, puffing some crack
Hell is endless and friendless to the Hitlers, Mangols, and Himmlers
Mangled, ripped to pieces by characters like Pinhead, no forgiveness
Reincarnated as God and Satan, logical psycho sadist
My cadence hits like razorblade tips of invader invaded
Corresponding with demons, bonded in blood
Like the Ugandan president Idi genocide like Rwandans in bondage
Devine comedy, mind lobotomy, due the math like Ptolemy
A bloodbath, you're split in half, dichotomy
The honorable, horrible, incorrigible, adorable death oracle
Beautiful like a funeral floral, you heard the stories: Murdering for glory
Sent to purgatory for doing something perverted and gory

[Chorus: Everlast]

When your heart won't beat, your eyes go black
There's a light in the tunnel and you can't turn back
Your friends can't save you, your family's gone
You're waiting on your judgment at the foot of the throne
Will you beg for some mercy? Will you cop some pleas?
Will you stand on your own or get down on your knees?
Will your angels release you from where demons dwell?
Will you make it into Heaven or go right back to Hell?
Only time will tell, only time will tell
Only time will tell, only time will tell

[Verse 2: Tech N9ne]

I fall upon my knees like Lord forgive me
Out of the commandments I've broken ten out of ten now
Blasting me, past in me because now Satan's my pen pal
Part of me Asmodeus, the other side is an evangelist
God gave me melodious but I'm sick, psycho, and scandalous
Outbursts like bismillah, hallelujah
On the other hand I lust for flesh in my quest for gouda
Shaboombala boopy time, I choose and the coochie's mine
My booze through ? nine and I ooze at a groupie dime
But the seas got more patnas
Everything dead, blasting at ? patwa
Trying to bring you peace but the beast brings forth kaka
I really feel like I hate you but it's eep opp ork ah-ah
You don't know what that means? Then ask Jet Screamer
Trash that lingers will cause the enemies to blast that femur
Only time will tell if I crash between her
God forgive me I'm torn because I'm an angel
With a crass demeanor

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Ill Bill]

For whom the bell tolls, it's the clock, tick tick tick
The truth is the future is now
How many lifetimes have I taken you through in this hour?
I trust nobody cause Babylon destroyed my uncle
So many lessons I've applied to my life that taught me to function
In this hell on the earth the dark clouds have silver linings
Until the lightning strikes down upon the unrighteous and frightening
The non-believers like eighty year old atheists on their death bed
Crying and begging for forgiveness from God
Atrocities committed against mankind
Monstrosities that span time leaving impressions of hatred in man's mind
Don't let time trap you, it's vital that you realise that there's a new beginning
At the ending of the hour of reprisal

[Chorus]

[Scratching]





Submitted by: CaSPeR Hatim

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Only Time Will Tell" by Ill Bill feat. Tech N9ne & Everlast describe the idea of judgment after death. The first verse by Necro explains his beliefs of punishing traitors and those who oppose him. He also depicts life as a place of enslavement, suffering, and death. He mentions his fascination with some controversial historical figures, including Hitler and Himmler, and describes the afterlife. The second verse by Tech N9ne talks about his inner conflict between good and evil. He expresses his remorse for breaking the commandments, but also his lust for flesh and worldly pleasures. He also mentions his desire for peace, but acknowledges the existence of evil in the world. The final verse by Ill Bill talks about the inevitability of death, and the importance of living a righteous life. He alludes to personal experiences, including the loss of his uncle, and encourages the listener to embrace new beginnings.


Overall, the lyrics of "Only Time Will Tell" explore complex themes, including morality, religion, and human nature. The three verses offer distinct perspectives on different aspects of life and death, with each rapper using vivid language and clever wordplay to convey their message.


Line by Line Meaning

My religious beliefs are to kill snitches and any b*****s that beef
My personal code is to eliminate those who betray and those who provoke conflict.


Your grill in stitches, get buried inside a ditch in your briefs
Your face will be severely injured and you will be buried in a ditch while still in your underwear.


Life is enslavement and suffering, crazy snuffings, attacks
Life is a state of being controlled and experiencing pain, brutality, and aggression.


Overdosing like David Ruffin, craving, puffing some crack
Taking an excessive amount of drugs, like David Ruffin, while still desiring and using crack cocaine.


Hell is endless and friendless to the Hitlers, Mangols, and Himmlers
Hell is a never-ending place of isolation and loneliness for notorious figures like Hitler, Mangols, and Himmlers.


Mangled, ripped to pieces by characters like Pinhead, no forgiveness
Torn apart and mutilated by figures like Pinhead, with no chance of being pardoned or forgiven.


Reincarnated as God and Satan, logical psycho sadist
Being reborn as both God and Satan, a logical, mentally unstable, and sadistic individual.


My cadence hits like razorblade tips of invader invaded
My rhythm hits with the sharpness of blades, similar to a conqueror who is being attacked.


Corresponding with demons, bonded in blood
Communicating with demons and having a close and loyal relationship with them.


Like the Ugandan president Idi genocide like Rwandans in bondage
Indicating mass murders, such as the one committed by Ugandan president Idi Amin and the genocide in Rwanda.


Devine comedy, mind lobotomy, due the math like Ptolemy
A reference to the classic poem, 'The Divine Comedy,' while also mentioning the procedure of a lobotomy and making calculations like Ptolemy.


A bloodbath, you're split in half, dichotomy
A violent and gruesome scene, resulting in being torn apart, and ultimately a division or contrast between two opposing forces.


The honorable, horrible, incorrigible, adorable death oracle
Described as both respectable, terrible, impossible to reform, and endearing, while also serving as a foreteller of death.


Beautiful like a funeral floral, you heard the stories: Murdering for glory
Comparable to a beautiful arrangement of flowers at a funeral, while also having a notorious reputation of committing murders for personal gain.


Sent to purgatory for doing something perverted and gory
Punished in purgatory for committing acts that are twisted and gruesome.


When your heart won't beat, your eyes go black
When you are near death, your heart stops beating, and your vision darkens.


There's a light in the tunnel and you can't turn back
There's hope of an afterlife, but there's no possibility of returning to the living world.


Your friends can't save you, your family's gone
You are alone and helpless in the face of death, with no one to rescue you, and your relatives have passed away.


You're waiting on your judgment at the foot of the throne
You are anticipating your final verdict, which will be given by a higher power.


Will you beg for some mercy? Will you cop some pleas?
Are you going to plead for leniency or try to justify your actions?


Will you stand on your own or get down on your knees?
Will you face your fate with strength or submit to a higher power?


Will your angels release you from where demons dwell?
Will your heavenly guardians free you from a place dominated by evil entities?


Will you make it into Heaven or go right back to Hell?
Will you be able to enter paradise, or will you return to a place of torment?


I fall upon my knees like Lord forgive me
Asking for forgiveness from a deity with desperation and great distress.


Out of the commandments I've broken ten out of ten now
Admitting to breaking all of the ten commandments.


Blasting me, past in me because now Satan's my pen pal
Satan has become a close confidant and influential figure.


Part of me Asmodeus, the other side is an evangelist
Described as both the demon Asmodeus and a religious preacher.


God gave me melodious but I'm sick, psycho, and scandalous
Blessed with the gift of having musical talent, but also has mental illness, is disturbed, and has a reputation for causing controversy.


Outbursts like bismillah, hallelujah
Expressing outbursts like those commonly associated with religious expressions in Islamic and Christian faiths.


On the other hand I lust for flesh in my quest for gouda
Simultaneously having strong sexual desires while also seeking wealth and power.


Shaboombala boopy time, I choose and the coochie's mine
Suggestive lyrics insinuating a casual attitude towards sexual conquests.


My booze through ? nine and I ooze at a groupie dime
Intoxicated by alcohol while also exuding a sense of pride and assurance around female fanatics.


But the seas got more patnas
Referring to how the ocean has more companions than he does, indicating his isolation and lack of trustworthy comrades.


Everything dead, blasting at ? patwa
Everything is lifeless and motionless, perhaps referencing the sounds of firearms riddling a silent Jamaican night.


Trying to bring you peace but the beast brings forth kaka
Attempting to provide comfort and calmness, but wild and vicious tendencies continue to emerge.


I really feel like I hate you but it's eep opp ork ah-ah
Expressing hostility towards a person, despite feeling unsure about the cause of their animosity.


You don't know what that means? Then ask Jet Screamer
Assuming the listener is unaware of a specific pop culture reference and should research or ask for clarification.


Trash that lingers will cause the enemies to blast that femur
Referring to how leftover debris could be used against an opponent as a weapon, such as using a decayed femur bone to strike an enemy.


Only time will tell if I crash between her
The outcome of a situation remains to be seen and may depend on various variables.


God forgive me I'm torn because I'm an angel
Feeling conflicted and seeking atonement due to being seen as a virtuous being, despite making mistakes.


With a crass demeanor
Possessing a rude and vulgar manner.


For whom the bell tolls, it's the clock, tick tick tick
Referencing the phrase from John Donne's poem, 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', with an emphasis on the ticking of time.


The truth is the future is now
The future is imminent; therefore, one must act in the present to shape it.


How many lifetimes have I taken you through in this hour?
Reflecting on how many life experiences and struggles have been covered in a short amount of time.


I trust nobody cause Babylon destroyed my uncle
Distrusting others due to witnessing how a corrupt system, like Babylon, has caused harm to a family member.


So many lessons I've applied to my life that taught me to function
Using past experiences as a guide to navigate through life and new challenges.


In this hell on the earth the dark clouds have silver linings
Despite experiencing miserable conditions and suffering, there are still glimpses of hope and positivity.


Until the lightning strikes down upon the unrighteous and frightening
Continuing to stay positive until something tragic strikes down upon those who are wicked and terrifying.


The non-believers like eighty year old atheists on their death bed
Those who do not have faith, even in their final moments of life, and are skeptical until the end.


Crying and begging for forgiveness from God
Showing remorse and pleading for mercy from a higher power.


Atrocities committed against mankind
Horrendous acts committed against humanity.


Monstrosities that span time leaving impressions of hatred in man's mind
Unthinkable and terrifying events that have occurred throughout history that stir up feelings of malice and hostility.


Don't let time trap you, it's vital that you realise that there's a new beginning
Urging others to be proactive and take control of their life instead of allowing time to control them, emphasizing the importance of recognizing a fresh start.


At the ending of the hour of reprisal
The end of a tumultuous and retaliatory period.




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