Deathless Light
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics


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When you pray for the rain you gotta deal with the mud
And when you pray for the pain you gotta deal with the blood
You ain't capable to hate if you ain't able to love
But it get muddy in the middle so I stay with the snub
And I'm official pistol 'til the veins stop runnin'
You in hell and it's hot when them train stop runnin'
And you don't have a choice when the game start dummin'
And your physical is still but your brain start runnin'
Why I let them eat, but I must have been out of it
Like walked in a portal inside of Being John Malkovich
Y'all are talking loud but you should just turn it down a bit
Your hands over your head, like you was reading a counterfeit
And I don't rhyme over nothing if it don't sound sick
And all of y'all motherfuckers bite is like a brown pit
Clap at you, like you wearing cap and gown shit
A bunch of Sicilianos shoot at you inside a Crown Vic'

I don't know you, and you don't know me
We should go separate ways, I'mma keep it OG
Come on, I don't know you and you don't know me
You should go that-away, I'mma keep it OG

Young boys out here think that rappin' is dead
Glorifying dirt bags and they trappin' instead
I'mma ressurect hard-body rap from the dead
Crucify 'em like Christ, put a rack on his head
I've been here for twenty years
And y'all have been here for two days
Ain't nobody talking to you dippin' into Kool-Aid
Razor under the tongue, I cut you like a school day
Blood spill in high definition like a Blu Ray
The bullets in this motherfucker small, but the shotty big
Recoil make you kick back like Karate Kid
I ain't tryina offend a motherfucker but I prolly did
I ain't playing around motherfucker, something gotta give
But I don't give a fuck money, I will get your nana hit
Vinnie a gorilla, I will feed you a banana clip




Only way to get 'em dirty is to get your hands in it
And I don't play politics, I was never a fan of it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deathless Light by Jedi Mind Tricks is a reflection of the rapper's mature insights on life and the harsh realities experienced in everyday life. The first verse is introduced by words that are thought-provoking "when you pray for the rain, you gotta deal with the mud, and when you pray for the pain, you gotta deal with the blood." This highlights that everything has a cost, whether good or bad, and we must accept it that way. The lyrics also discuss how hate and love are intertwined emotions, and to be capable of hating someone, they must have at least previously loved or admired them. The third line of the song reveals how muddy situations can become, and despite having the urge to retaliate with violence, the rapper chooses to stay grounded by staying loyal to his gun. In the next verse, the artist talks about how people become fixated on fame and instant success by glorifying the life of drug dealers instead of promoting more meaningful things.


The second verse is where the song gets aggressive, and the tempo increases. We can see that the artist speaks with confidence and authority, revealing his level of experience and how his persistence has enabled him to thrive in the rap game. He compares his longevity in the industry with that of others who have been around for only two days, implying that he has been doing things "right" for much longer than that. Moreover, he explains that he is straightforward about his intentions, and if he has a problem with someone, they'll hear about it, regardless of whether it's politically correct or not. With each line, the rapper comes off as more aggressive, leaving people no choice but to take him seriously. The lyrics end with an overt threat, telling anyone who crosses him to deal with the dire consequences by hard-line delivering lines like "I ain't playing around, motherfucker, something's gotta give."


Line by Line Meaning

When you pray for the rain you gotta deal with the mud
When you ask for something good, you have to also be prepared for its negative consequences.


And when you pray for the pain you gotta deal with the blood
When you ask for something bad to happen to someone, you are also taking on their burden.


You ain't capable to hate if you ain't able to love
If you don't love, you cannot hate either.


But it get muddy in the middle so I stay with the snub
Sometimes life can become complicated and difficult to navigate, so it's necessary to stay on guard.


And I'm official pistol 'til the veins stop runnin'
I will always be a fighter until my last breath.


You in hell and it's hot when them train stop runnin'
When your time is up and your options run out, you are left in a difficult place.


And you don't have a choice when the game start dummin'
When life puts you in a tough spot, you have to decide to fight or give up, never given a choice.


And your physical is still but your brain start runnin'
Even when your body is at rest, your mind is always working.


Why I let them eat, but I must have been out of it
I helped people, but I didn't understand why I did so.


Like walked in a portal inside of Being John Malkovich
As if I entered a surreal world of absurdity, just like what happened to the artist of the movie Being John Malkovich.


Y'all are talking loud but you should just turn it down a bit
You are bragging too much and you don't even realize it.


Your hands over your head, like you was reading a counterfeit
You look guilty and are trying to hide something.


And I don't rhyme over nothing if it don't sound sick
I will only perform to the best of my abilities.


And all of y'all motherfuckers bite is like a brown pit
All of you copy me, like a dog biting its tail.


Clap at you, like you wearing cap and gown shit
I will shoot you just like I would shoot someone in a cap and gown.


A bunch of Sicilianos shoot at you inside a Crown Vic'
A group of mafia members will shoot at you while they're driving a Crown Victoria car.


I don't know you, and you don't know me
We are strangers to each other.


We should go separate ways, I'mma keep it OG
We should part ways respectfully, and I will always stay loyal to my roots.


Young boys out here think that rappin' is dead
Young people believe that rap music has lost authenticity and significance.


Glorifying dirt bags and they trappin' instead
They exalt drug dealers and criminals instead of role models.


I'mma ressurect hard-body rap from the dead
I will bring back authentic and high-quality rap music.


Crucify 'em like Christ, put a rack on his head
Punish the guilty ones just like how Christ was crucified, by putting a price on their head.


I've been here for twenty years
I've been in the rap game for twenty years.


And y'all have been here for two days
You lack the experience and skills that I have gained over the years.


Ain't nobody talking to you dippin' into Kool-Aid
Nobody asked for your opinion or involvement.


Razor under the tongue, I cut you like a school day
I am sharp with my words, and can cut into people's egos just like they would cut a syllabus on the first day of school.


Blood spill in high definition like a Blu Ray
The violence will be recorded and played back in great detail, like a high-quality Blu Ray video format.


The bullets in this motherfucker small, but the shotty big
My weapon has small bullets, but the shotgun itself is incredibly powerful and intimidating.


Recoil make you kick back like Karate Kid
The force of the recoil of my gun will make you fall back, like the karate chop in the movie Karate Kid.


I ain't tryina offend a motherfucker but I prolly did
I did not mean to offend anyone, but I probably did anyway.


I ain't playing around motherfucker, something gotta give
I am serious and not messing around, and something has to change.


But I don't give a fuck money, I will get your nana hit
I don't care about money, and I am willing to harm even someone's grandmother to get what I want.


Vinnie a gorilla, I will feed you a banana clip
I am strong like a gorilla and will shoot you with a full magazine, like giving you a bunch of bananas.


Only way to get 'em dirty is to get your hands in it
The only way to get involved in dangerous situations is to be willing to risk your safety.


And I don't play politics, I was never a fan of it
I refuse to participate in political maneuvering, and never have been fond of it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, TUNECORE INC
Written by: ANDREW GREENE, DANIEL F JR. FODER, JAMES BRIAN PROFILIO, JARED M. TANKEL, KEVIN BALDWIN, MICHAEL JOSEPH DELLER, THOMAS R. BRENNECK, VINCENT LUVINER

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Kahaf

[Intro: Vinnie Paz]
Official Pistol, guns drawn

[Verse 1: Vinnie Paz]
When you pray for the rain, you gotta deal with the mud
And when you pray for the pain, you gotta deal with the blood
You ain't capable to hate, if you ain't able to love
But it get muddy in the middle, so I stay with the snub
And I'm Official Pistol 'til the veins stop runnin'
You in hell and it's hot when them trains stop runnin'
And you don't have a choice when the game start dummin'
And your physical is still, but your brain start runnin'
Why I let them eat, but I must have been out of it
Like walked in a portal inside of Being John Malkovich
Y'all are talking loud, but you should just turn it down a bit
Your hands over your head, like you was reading a counterfeit
And I don't rhyme over nothing if it don't sound sick
And all of y'all muhfuckers bite is like a brown pit
Clap at you, like you wearing cap and gown shit
A bunch of Sicilianos shoot at you inside a Crown Vic'

[Hook: Vinnie Paz]
I don't know you, and you don't know me
We should go separate ways, I'ma keep it OG
Come on, I don't know you and you don't know me
You should go that-away, I'ma keep it OG

[Verse 2: Vinnie Paz]
Young boys out here think that rappin' is dead
Glorifying dirt bags and they trappin' instead
I'ma ressurect hardbody rap from the dead
Crucify 'em like Christ, put a rack on his head
I've been here for twenty years, and y'all have been here for two days
Ain't nobody talking to you dippin' into Kool-Aid
Razor under the tongue, I cut you like a school day
Blood spill in high definition like a Blu Ray
The bullets in this motherfucker small, but the shotty big
Recoil make you kick back like Karate Kid
I ain't tryna offend a motherfucker but I prolly did
I ain't playing 'round, motherfucker, some'n gotta give
But I don't give a fuck, money, I will get your nana hit
Vinnie a gorilla, I will feed you a banana clip
Only way to get 'em dirty is to get your hands in it
And I don't play politics, I was never a fan of it

[Hook: Vinnie Paz]
I don't know you, and you don't know me
We should go separate ways, I'ma keep it OG
Come on, I don't know you and you don't know me
You should go that-away, I'ma keep it OG



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Coimbra Law

Goddamn this is a sick track
Love every minute of it

Juel Love

Been listening to Vinnie for about 14 years now, and he’s still one of my favorite artists. 🖤 Love this song!!

Sethae

Perfect, vicious beat. I lift weights to this. Easily the best song I've heard this year.

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Ra the rugged man would body Eminem and madchild on his worst day. Word bond

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Am I the only one thats obsessed with this whole fucking album and EVERY SINGLE SONG ON IT?!?!? BEST WORK THANKS VINNIE & STOUPE!!!!!!!

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Vinnie Paz, Jedi Mind Tricks, and Army of the Pharaohs are my absolute favorite when it comes to rap. I've heard a fucking lot of great hip hop, but nothing even compares to these guys

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vinnie paz is easily one of the most influential rappers keeping the underground alive any track he spits on people have respect for it because he is box cutter pazi

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