The Cause of Death
Immortal Technique Lyrics
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Immortal Technique
Revolutionary Volume 2
Yeah, broadcasting live from Harlem, New York
Let the truth be known..
[Verse 1]
You better watch what the fuck flies outta ya mouth
Burn your apartment with your family tied to the couch
And slit your throat, so when you scream, only blood comes out
I doubt that there could ever be...a more wicked MC
'Cuz AIDs infested child molesters aren't sicker than me
I see the world for what it is, beyond the white and the black
The way the government downplays historical facts
'Cuz the United States sponsored the rise of the 3rd Reich
Just like the CIA trained terrorists to the fight
Build bombs and sneak box cutters onto a flight
When I was a child, the Devil himself bought me a mic
But I refused the offer, 'cuz God sent me to strike
With skills unused like fallopian tubes on a dyke
My words'll expose George Bush and Bin Laden
As two separate parts of the same seven headed dragon
And you can't fathom the truth, so you don't hear me
You think illuminati's just a fuckin conspiracy theory?
That's why Conservative racists are all runnin' shit
And your phone is tapped by the Federal Government
So I'm jammin' frequencies in ya brain when you speak to me
Technique will rip a rapper to pieces indecently
Pack weapons illegally, because I'm never hesitant
Sniper scoping a commission controllin the president
[Hook]
Father, forgive them, for they don't know right from wrong
The truth will set you free, written down in this song
And the song has the Cause of Death written in code
The Word of God brought to life, that'll save ya soul..
Save ya soul motherfucker...save ya soul..
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
I hacked the Pentagon for self-incriminating evidence
Of Republican manufactured white powder pestilence
Marines Corps. flak vest, with the guns and ammo
Spittin' bars like a demon stuck inside a piano
Turn a Sambo into a soldier with just one line
Now here's the truth about the system that'll fuck up your mind
They gave Al Queda 6 billion dollars in 1989 to 1992
And now the last chapters of Revelations are coming true
And I know a lot of people find it hard to swallow this
Because subliminal bigotry makes you hate my politics
But you act like America wouldn't destroy two buildings
In a country that was sponsoring bombs dropped on our children
I was watching the Towers, and though I wasn't the closest
I saw them crumble to the Earth like they was full of explosives
And they thought nobody noticed the news report that they did
About the bombs planted on the George Washington bridge
Four Non-Arabs arrested during the emergency
And then it disappeared from the news permanently
They dubbed a tape of Osama, and they said it was proof
"Jealous of our freedom," I can't believe you bought that excuse
Rockin a motherfucking flag don't make you a hero
Word to Ground Zero
The Devil crept into Heaven, God overslept on the 7th
The New World Order was born on September 11
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
And just so Conservatives don't take it to heart
I don't think Bush did it, 'cuz he isn't that smart
He's just a stupid puppet taking orders on his cell phone
From the same people that sabotaged Senator Wellstone
The military industry got it poppin' and lockin'
Looking for a way to justify the Wolfowitz Doctrine
And as a matter of fact, Rumsfeld, now that I think back
Without 9/11, you couldn't have a war in Iraq
Or a Defense budget of world conquest proportions
Kill freedom of speech and revoke the right to abortions
Tax cut extortion, a blessing to the wealthy and wicked
But you still have to answer to the Armageddon you scripted
And Dick Cheney, you fuckin leech, tell them your plans
About building your pipelines through Afghanistan
And how Israeli troops trained the Taliban in Pakistan
You might have some house niggaz fooled, but I understand
Colonialism is sponsored by corporations
That's why Halliburton gets paid to rebuild nations
Tell me the truth, I don't scare into paralysis
I know the CIA saw Bin Laden on dialysis
In '98 when he was Top Ten for the FBI
Government ties is really why the Government lies
Read it yourself instead of asking the Government why
'Cuz then the Cause of Death will cause the propaganda to die..
[Man talking]
He is scheduled for 60 Minutes next. He is going on
French, Italian, Japanese television. People
everywhere are starting to listen to him. It's embarassing
The song "The Cause of Death" by Immortal Technique is a powerful and politically charged commentary on the current state of affairs. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where the truth is suppressed, where corrupt governments and corporations are in control, and where ordinary people are left to suffer. The song challenges listeners to question the status quo and to speak out against injustice.
In the first verse, the rapper warns that he is capable of extreme violence against those who disrespect him or his family. He then goes on to criticize the ways in which the government manipulates the truth and seeks to hide its own misdeeds. He suggests that the US government has supported regimes and groups responsible for terrible acts of violence, including acts of terrorism. The second verse takes aim at the military-industrial complex and its role in the events leading up to and following 9/11. The rapper suggests that the invasion of Iraq was part of a larger agenda to extend American hegemony throughout the world. The final verse offers a scathing criticism of the Bush-Cheney administration and its policies, including the Patriot Act and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Overall, the song is a passionate call to action, urging listeners to question the official narrative and to take a stand against those who would seek to oppress and control them.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch what the fuck flies outta ya mouth
Be careful what you say, or I'll harm you.
Or I'ma hijack a plane and fly it into your house
I will commit an act of terrorism against you.
Burn your apartment with your family tied to the couch
I will murder your family and destroy your home.
And slit your throat, so when you scream, only blood comes out
I will kill you in a violent way.
I doubt that there could ever be...a more wicked MC
I am confident that I am the most evil rapper.
'Cuz AIDs infested child molesters aren't sicker than me
Even people who have AIDS and molest children are not as evil as I am.
I see the world for what it is, beyond the white and the black
I understand the world without racial divides.
The way the government downplays historical facts
Governments hide the truth of history.
'Cuz the United States sponsored the rise of the 3rd Reich
The USA helped Nazi Germany grow in power.
Just like the CIA trained terrorists to the fight
The CIA taught terrorists how to fight for their cause.
Build bombs and sneak box cutters onto a flight
Terrorists put weapons on airplanes to perform attacks.
When I was a child, the Devil himself bought me a mic
I was born evil and enhanced to greatness later.
But I refused the offer, 'cuz God sent me to strike
I declined the evil path and instead chose to be a force for good.
With skills unused like fallopian tubes on a dyke
I possess unused skills.
My words'll expose George Bush and Bin Laden
I will reveal truth about the political figures of the time.
As two separate parts of the same seven-headed dragon
They are two potent forces striking together.
And you can't fathom the truth, so you don't hear me
You refuse to listen to and understand the truth.
You think illuminati's just a fuckin conspiracy theory?
People do not believe in the illuminati theory.
That's why Conservative racists are all runnin' shit
Racism in conservatism is prevalent in politics.
And your phone is tapped by the Federal Government
The government monitors your phone calls.
So I'm jammin' frequencies in ya brain when you speak to me
I will interfere with your thought process when speaking to me.
Technique will rip a rapper to pieces indecently
I will harm people with my rapping skills.
Pack weapons illegally, because I'm never hesitant
I carry weapons illegally because I am not afraid of the consequences.
Sniper scoping a commission controllin the president
Someone is targeting the group controlling the president.
Father, forgive them, for they don't know right from wrong
This part of the song is seeking forgiveness.
The truth will set you free, written down in this song
The truth in this song will enlighten people.
And the song has the Cause of Death written in code
The song conveys the cause of death through coded messages.
The Word of God brought to life, that'll save ya soul..
The messages in the song are God's word that can save your soul.
I hacked the Pentagon for self-incriminating evidence
I have infiltrated Pentagon to find evidence of corruption.
Of Republican manufactured white powder pestilence
Republicans created an epidemic using a dangerous powder.
Spittin' bars like a demon stuck inside a piano
I am rapping furiously like a demon locked in a piano.
Turn a Sambo into a soldier with just one line
My words can convert anyone into a soldier.
Now here's the truth about the system that'll fuck up your mind
I will reveal the truth about the corrupt system that will hurt your understanding.
They gave Al Queda 6 billion dollars in 1989 to 1992
Al Qaeda was funded by the USA during 1989 to 1992.
And now the last chapters of Revelations are coming true
End of the world prophecies are coming true.
And I know a lot of people find it hard to swallow this
People find it difficult to accept the truth.
Because subliminal bigotry makes you hate my politics
Hate is caused by subconscious biases towards different political beliefs.
But you act like America wouldn't destroy two buildings
People act like the USA wouldn't carry out a terrorist attack on its soil.
In a country that was sponsoring bombs dropped on our children
A country which funded terrorist attacks on the USA was targeted.
I was watching the Towers, and though I wasn't the closest
I saw the Twin Towers fall during the 9/11 attacks.
I saw them crumble to the Earth like they was full of explosives
The towers were brought down by explosives.
And they thought nobody noticed the news report that they did
People realized the media's manipulated news report.
About the bombs planted on the George Washington bridge
Bombs were placed on the George Washington bridge during the 9/11 attacks.
Four Non-Arabs arrested during the emergency
Non-Arabs were arrested after 9/11.
And then it disappeared from the news permanently
This information was not covered by the media again.
They dubbed a tape of Osama, and they said it was proof
A tape was produced claiming Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
"Jealous of our freedom," I can't believe you bought that excuse
The excuse that the 9/11 attacks were because terrorists were jealous of USA's freedom is unbelievable.
Rockin a motherfucking flag don't make you a hero
Wearing a flag doesn't automatically make someone a hero.
The Devil crept into Heaven, God overslept on the 7th
Devil was able to overcome God's protection.
The New World Order was born on September 11
New World Order was established on 9/11.
And just so Conservatives don't take it to heart
Conservatives shouldn't take my words to heart.
I don't think Bush did it, 'cuz he isn't that smart
I don't believe that Bush planned 9/11.
He's just a stupid puppet taking orders on his cell phone
Bush is an incompetent puppet following orders from others.
From the same people that sabotaged Senator Wellstone
Bush received orders from people who sabotaged Senator Wellstone.
The military industry got it poppin' and lockin'
Military companies are making a profit from war.
Looking for a way to justify the Wolfowitz Doctrine
War is a justification for the Wolfowitz Doctrine.
And as a matter of fact, Rumsfeld, now that I think back
Rumsfeld is responsible for many bad decisions.
Without 9/11, you couldn't have a war in Iraq
9/11 was necessary to justify the Iraq War.
Or a Defense budget of world conquest proportions
The US Defense budget is for world domination.
Kill freedom of speech and revoke the right to abortions
Freedom of speech and the right to abortions are threatened.
Tax cut extortion, a blessing to the wealthy and wicked
Tax cuts benefit rich and corrupt people.
But you still have to answer to the Armageddon you scripted
People will have to face the consequences of their actions.
And Dick Cheney, you fuckin leech, tell them your plans
Cheney should reveal what he has planned.
About building your pipelines through Afghanistan
Cheney is building pipelines through Afghanistan.
And how Israeli troops trained the Taliban in Pakistan
Israel trained Taliban troops in Pakistan.
You might have some house niggaz fooled, but I understand
Some people are fooled, but I know the truth.
Colonialism is sponsored by corporations
Corporations benefit from colonialism.
That's why Halliburton gets paid to rebuild nations
Halliburton benefits from rebuilding war-torn nations.
Tell me the truth, I don't scare into paralysis
I am not afraid of hearing the truth.
I know the CIA saw Bin Laden on dialysis
I have information that the CIA saw Bin Laden on dialysis.
In '98 when he was Top Ten for the FBI
The FBI was looking for Bin Laden in 1998.
Government ties is really why the Government lies
Government lies are due to inner government connections.
Read it yourself instead of asking the Government why
People should read the truth instead of asking the government.
'Cuz then the Cause of Death will cause the propaganda to die..
The truth will negate propagandistic lies.
He is scheduled for 60 Minutes next. He is going on
Immortal Technique is being featured on a news program.
French, Italian, Japanese television. People
His message is spreading to different countries.
Everywhere are starting to listen to him. It's embarassing
People are listening to his message, and it's embarrassing for mainstream media.
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