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Deathbed Doctrine
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics


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(Verse 1:Vinnie Paz)
there was a god before me,there wont be a god after me
attack you on a cellular level and cause atrophy
i'm a war monger i never explore passively
I would die first so human's a blood match for me
I was in the land of Israel with four Maccabees
I am the perfect machine you can't hack in me
My mind is the perfect regime you can't rap with me
nine with the infrared beam and blood splats on me
vinnie ain't a sucker, he doesn't record happily
i just black out in the darkness of god's tapestry
boomarang suckers i throw em they come back to me
thats why i travel with guards and 4 gats on me
i don't even listen to y'all, y'all all wack to me
i don't want that bullshit y'all make attached to me
45 caliber claw so fall back from me
while y'all gradually get trapped in the earth's gravity

(Verse 2: Jus Allah)
unafraid of zero, i am made of make believe and miracles
heroes, i am of space's greatest materials
spiritual, invisible, immaterial
simple, insensible, imperial
indispensable, pinnacle, essential
uneventful, unpreventable
my mind is simple, my body's a temple
my soul is cleansable, i'm full of potential
i allure the pure, i adopt the rotten to the core
copy these atrocities of war
poke two holes in her shoulder to hold me over
eyein me sober is like findin a four leaf clover
rave of my esteem behaviour, i'm a dream slayer,
call me when you need a favor i'm a team player
i'm a peacemaker, cheap labor,
be with your believed creator, greet nature

(Verse 3:)
for my fam i'mma ride for ya, i commit a homicide for ya
in the court with the judge tell a fuckin lie for ya
and that's just somethin that a sucker couldn't understand
how a g shed a tear then hug his man
my mind only paralleled by the laureates
tell satan i just caught a body and absorbed his debt
i cock the hammer and i saw him sweat
you must be stupid thinkin you could be a devil and allah forget
we the greatest fuckin clique in the game
if you know somebody better pussy give me they name
it wouldn't be sane, that's a dumb fucking move cousin
i got the roger clemen heater 22s cousin
i ain't sayin y'all can't be around here
i'm just sayin we ain't gonna let you eat around here
we demons round here, carnivore heathens round here
a bunch of grimy motherfuckin human beings round here

Overall Meaning

In Jedi Mind Tricks' song "Deathbed Doctrine," rappers Vinnie Paz and Jus Allah detail their unbridled power, with Vinnie proclaiming that he is a god-like figure that cannot be challenged in battle or lyricism. With boasts of travelling with guards and four guns at the ready, Vinnie presents himself as a ruthless figure whose only concern is his own power and survival. Meanwhile, Jus Allah presents himself as a spiritual entity made of make-believe and miracles, whose body is a temple for his soul, and whose mind is simple but full of potential. In contrast to Vinnie's violent and materialistic persona, Jus Allah portrays a spiritual and peaceful entity that can take on the world with his own unique strengths.


The lyrics of "Deathbed Doctrine" present two very different perspectives on power and potential. Vinnie's verse speaks to a desire for survival that makes violence and material strength necessary, while Jus Allah's verse speaks to a peaceable approach to power that relies on spiritual purity and potential. Despite their different approaches, both verses seem to be speaking to the idea that people are capable of nearly anything if they set their minds to it.


Line by Line Meaning

there was a god before me,there wont be a god after me
I am a powerful force that cannot be reckoned with, and there will be no one after me who can match my strength.


attack you on a cellular level and cause atrophy
I can harm you on a microscopic level and cause severe damage to your body.


I'm a war monger i never explore passively
I thrive on conflict and always seek out battles to engage in, never just sitting idly by.


I would die first so human's a blood match for me
I am willing to sacrifice my life in order to engage in a bloody, life-threatening battle with another strong opponent.


I was in the land of Israel with four Maccabees
I have deep cultural and historical ties to Israel and its people, as evidenced by my reference to the Maccabee rebellion.


I am the perfect machine you can't hack in me
My mind and body are highly functioning and impenetrable to outside forces trying to manipulate or control me.


My mind is the perfect regime you can't rap with me
My thoughts and ideas are so well-structured and powerful that no one can compete with me in a lyrical battle.


nine with the infrared beam and blood splats on me
I am highly skilled in the use of firearms, capable of inflicting serious harm to my enemies and causing blood to be shed in the process.


vinnie ain't a sucker, he doesn't record happily
I am not someone who easily conforms or follows the norm, and I take my art very seriously.


i just black out in the darkness of god's tapestry
At times, I am consumed by my own thoughts and inner demons, lost in the chaos of life as seen through the eyes of a higher power.


boomarang suckers i throw em they come back to me
Anyone who tries to come after me or do me harm will ultimately face their own consequences, as their destructive actions will come back to haunt them.


thats why i travel with guards and 4 gats on me
I constantly live on the edge, knowing that danger is always looming, and therefore need to be prepared with adequate protection and weaponry.


i don't even listen to y'all, y'all all wack to me
I am so confident in my own skills and abilities that I don't even consider the competition to be worth my time or energy.


i don't want that bullshit y'all make attached to me
I refuse to be associated with anything that I deem to be low-quality, inauthentic, or devoid of meaning.


45 caliber claw so fall back from me
I am armed and dangerous, and anyone who tries to cross me will feel the painful consequences of my actions.


while y'all gradually get trapped in the earth's gravity
While others remain stuck in their mediocre existence, I am able to rise above and transcend the limitations of this world.


unafraid of zero, i am made of make believe and miracles
I am not intimidated by the prospect of nothingness or emptiness, and instead use my imagination and creative abilities to manifest amazing things.


heroes, i am of space's greatest materials
I consider myself to be a larger-than-life figure, made up of unique and powerful elements just like the stars and planets of outer space.


spiritual, invisible, immaterial
I am connected to the intangible and transcendent aspects of existence, and cannot be confined to physical or earthly limits.


simple, insensible, imperial
I possess a straightforward, uncomplicated nature, but at the same time am regal and majestic in my outlook and demeanor.


indispensable, pinnacle, essential
I am of utmost importance, embodying the highest possible level of excellence and necessity to those around me.


uneventful, unpreventable
I am not defined by the events that unfold around me, but instead remain steady and secure in my own identity.


my mind is simple, my body's a temple
While my thoughts and ideas may be straightforward, my physical body is something to be revered and taken care of like a holy sanctuary.


my soul is cleansable, i'm full of potential
I am open to growth and transformation, and believe that my spirit can always be purified and renewed to reach its fullest potential.


i allure the pure, i adopt the rotten to the core
I have the power to attract and inspire the virtuous and good-hearted, but also possess the ability to reach out and redeem those who have fallen from grace.


copy these atrocities of war
I have witnessed and absorbed the terrible things that happen in times of conflict, and use this knowledge to inform and inspire my own creative expression.


poke two holes in her shoulder to hold me over
I am not hesitant to use violent or aggressive tactics to achieve my goals, even at the expense of others' safety or well-being.


eyein me sober is like findin a four leaf clover
Encountering me in a state of sobriety and clarity is a rare and difficult occurrence, akin to finding something that is typically thought of as lucky or elusive.


rave of my esteem behaviour, i'm a dream slayer,
I am confident and unapologetic in my approach to life, and will stop at nothing to pursue and achieve my dreams, no matter how ambitious they may be.


call me when you need a favor i'm a team player
I am always willing to lend my talents and skills to others when needed, and place a high value on cooperation and collaboration within a group setting.


i'm a peacemaker, cheap labor,
Despite my aggressive and violent tendencies at times, I am also capable of bringing about peace and harmony, and am not above hard work or menial tasks when necessary.


be with your believed creator, greet nature
I encourage others to connect with their own sense of spirituality and embrace the natural world around them, in order to find inner peace and a sense of purpose.


for my fam i'mma ride for ya, i commit a homicide for ya
I am fiercely loyal to my family and will do anything to protect them, even if it means resorting to extreme or violent measures.


in the court with the judge tell a fuckin lie for ya
I am not above deception or dishonesty if it means serving the interests of myself or those I care about, even if it means breaking the law or facing legal repercussions.


and that's just somethin that a sucker couldn't understand
My willingness to do whatever it takes to protect my family and friends is something that only someone with true loyalty and conviction could comprehend.


how a g shed a tear then hug his man
Despite my tough-guy exterior and willingness to fight, I am not afraid to show emotion and affection towards those I care about.


my mind only paralleled by the laureates
My intellect and creativity are on the same level as those who have achieved high levels of recognition and acclaim for their own artistic or intellectual achievements.


tell satan i just caught a body and absorbed his debt
I have achieved a level of power and domination over my own life and those around me that even the devil himself would be intimidated by.


i cock the hammer and i saw him sweat
My skills with firearms are so impressive and deadly that even the most hardened and experienced criminals would feel fear and apprehension in my presence.


you must be stupid thinkin you could be a devil and allah forget
No matter how evil or malevolent a person may be, they will always be held accountable for their actions by a force greater than themselves.


we the greatest fuckin clique in the game
As a group, we are unrivaled in terms of our talent, creativity, and power, and have no equals or competitors in our field.


if you know somebody better pussy give me they name
I am so confident in our group's abilities and superiority that I would be willing to bet that no one else in the industry could come close to rivaling us on any level.


it wouldn't be sane, that's a dumb fucking move cousin
Anyone who would dare challenge our group's status or abilities would be acting foolishly and recklessly, as they would have no chance of success.


i got the roger clemen heater 22s cousin
I am well-armed and well-equipped to deal with any potential threat, possessing a powerful and effective firearm.


i ain't sayin y'all can't be around here
While we do prioritize our own group's strength and status, we are not opposed to the presence of others, as long as they respect our power and don't pose a threat.


i'm just sayin we ain't gonna let you eat around here
While we may be hospitable to outsiders, we are also fiercely protective of our own resources and territory, and won't let anyone else take advantage of what we have.


we demons round here, carnivore heathens round here
Our group is not one to be trifled with, embodying a tough and ruthless persona that is not to be underestimated.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@danbadd

Jus Allah absolutely kills this track:

I'm afraid of zero, I am made of make believe and miracles
Heroes, I am of space's greatest materials
Spiritual, invisible, immaterial
Simple, insensible, imperial
Indispensable, pinnacle, essential
Uneventful, unpreventable
My mind is sinful, my body's a temple
My soul is cleansable, I'm full of potential
I allure the pure, I adopt the rotten to the core
Copy these atrocities of war
Poke two holes in her shoulder to hold me over
Eyein' me sober is like findin' a four leaf clover
Pray for my obscene behavior, I'm a dream slayer
Call me when you need a favor I'm a team player
I'm a peacemaker, cheap labor
Be with your believed creator, greet nature..



@Jameslawz

[Verse 2: Jus Allah]
Unafraid of zero, I am made of make believe and miracles
-- So he opens up with this --

Heroes (? random), I am of space's greatest materials
-- Lack of direction and random babbling --

Spiritual, invisible, immaterial (makes no sense since immaterial suggests he is spiritual rather than physical but in a line before this is claims to be made from "space's greatest materials" - contradiction)
-- "Lyrical, Miracle, Spiritual" as Eminem would say "backpack rappers" stringing words to sound intelligent --

Simple, insensible ("big word"), imperial
-- "Lyrical, Miracle, Spiritual" like a fly to a light... --

Indispensable ("big word" which doesn't string with the next two words), pinnacle, essential
-- "Lyrical, Miracle, Spiritual" Part 3. bet you love listening to this shit, easily impressed rap novice --

Uneventful, unpreventable (closes off with his "big words" which have no meaning to the context he's speaking in, just bullet point rapping like a nerd)
-- "Lyrical, Miracle, Spiritual" Part 3.5 --

My mind is sinful, my body's a temple
My soul is cleansable, I'm full of potential
-- I'll give him these two lines since he's saying his mind is corruptible but he treats his body with respect thus he feels he can change as he notices his potential --

I allure the pure, I adopt the rotten to the core
-- Now he just literally contradicts what I credited him from, IF he is "rotten to the core" then his body isn't a temple in which he can purify himself now is it? --

Copy these atrocities of war
-- ??? which atrocities he never specifies and jumps from one bullet point to another, babbling random words --

Poke two holes in her shoulder to hold me over
-- He's talking about being a vampire --

Eyein' me sober is like findin' a four leaf clover
-- Claims its rare to see him sober --

Pray for my obscene behavior, I'm a dream slayer
Call me when you need a favor I'm a team player
-- Two lines which contradict each other and WTF is he talking about...nothing has a flow or follows a theme or any context --

I'm a peacemaker, cheap labor
-- A hired gun, a "peacemaker" is also known as a 6 shooter in the Wild West --

Be with your believed creator, greet nature
-- "Be with your God, whilst you are 6ft under" basically a "gun bar" --




You're telling me this man is a fucking RAP GENIUS!?!?! You're more retarded than I thought. Stupid fly shoo begone with your stupidity and your basic bitch tastes.



All comments from YouTube:

@johngrey1074

This has been my favorite rap beat for around a decade now. Stoupe outdid himself on this one.

@RonPaulOrDie

Seance of Shamans?

@MrLordpistoia

Facts

@simonfilimon3813

Been listening to Jedi for almost two decades now, and every time I listen to their tracks, it’s like listening to them for the 1st time...I get goosebumps. The sample on this track is from a song called “Por Temor” by a Latin American Chilean group from the 70s called “Los Galos.” Their song is also beautifully made and so are their lyrics in the original version.

@cheezit2989

Glad to see somebody else noticed. Love their music and who would've guessed 3 decades after their fame their song is used as a beat

@nelsonmoniz5224

This beat and Pazzy made me upgrade stereo system. One of my favorites.

@apotheosis_6789

This shit right here bru, this is rap. Real hip hop. I'll be bumping tf outta this in 2020, 2025, 2027..all day cousin!

@behunter215

A decade later and this still slaps just as hard

@danbadd

Jus Allah absolutely kills this track:

I'm afraid of zero, I am made of make believe and miracles
Heroes, I am of space's greatest materials
Spiritual, invisible, immaterial
Simple, insensible, imperial
Indispensable, pinnacle, essential
Uneventful, unpreventable
My mind is sinful, my body's a temple
My soul is cleansable, I'm full of potential
I allure the pure, I adopt the rotten to the core
Copy these atrocities of war
Poke two holes in her shoulder to hold me over
Eyein' me sober is like findin' a four leaf clover
Pray for my obscene behavior, I'm a dream slayer
Call me when you need a favor I'm a team player
I'm a peacemaker, cheap labor
Be with your believed creator, greet nature..

@felixdljkra

FFUCK yeah, pure genius, that whole verse is so fucking hype RRRRRAA!

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