Retaliation
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics


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The metal inside the barrel passes
Through the frames in ya glasses
Quick passage
Leave your dome piece backless
Envision blackness
Leave you hat-less
Fucking capless
Watchin'' niggas dig the spot where the Earth's crack is
Hard to graph like science and math is
The cavemen who don't practice and live backwards
We oxin'
With streets is watchin''
Release shotguns
Niggas got Dietz and Watson
Feel no love
No way you shield the slugs
The ill thugs
We box with steel gloves
Doubt my faith
You can taste the slug case
Leaving niggas looking like dogs with the pug face
Even your girl can catch the capsule
I love pussy
But never the bitch that it's attached to

Why you want to battle wit kids with steel tongues?
Who rip up mics and drink "Puerto-Rock (Rican)" rum
85 (the 85%) Face the truth, your too dumb
If retaliation comes yo then fuck it it just comes

Why you want to battle wit kids with steel tongues?
Who rip up mics and drink "Puerto-Rock (Rican)" rum
85 (the 85%) Face the truth, your too dumb
If retaliation comes yo then fuck it it just comes

We itchin' to kill
That's why we spittin' the real
Stick to the drill
And maybe we'll be grippin a mill'
The clip'll expel
Dump 'em in a ditch or a hill
'Cause the mothafucka' ain't left me shit in his will
And y'all was always soundin' like a bitch when you spill
And we the rawest muhfuckin' clique in the field
So real muthafuckas better recognize real
Or ill muthafuckas gonna exercise skill
Y'all better chill when the Hologram build
Lil mufucka' got hands is like steel
Whoever approach me and what I feel
"while you find ya legs bein' replaced by steel"
So y'all better yield
Or I'ma choke faggots
My hands held more razorblades than coke addicts
We like to quote fascists
'cause we the meanest
And rip off your fingers with the pliers of Chakademus

Why you want to battle wit kids with steel tongues?
Who rip up mics and drink "Puerto-Rock (Rican)" rum
85 (the 85%) Face the truth, your too dumb
If retaliation comes yo then fuck it it just comes

Why you want to battle wit kids with steel tongues?
Who rip up mics and drink "Puerto-Rock (Rican)" rum
85 (the 85%) Face the truth, your too dumb
If retaliation comes yo then fuck it it just comes

Yo yo yo yo yo yo Jedi mind baby
Iledelph stand by, baby, naw I'm sayin'? Ikon the Hologram
Jusallah, Jusallah
My man Chico, enemy of mankind





Naw I'm sayin'?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jedi Mind Tricks's song Retaliation describe the violent and gritty reality of the streets, where life can be taken in an instant. The first verse paints a picture of a ruthless attack, where the metal inside the barrel passes through the frames in one's glasses leaving them hatless and capless. The imagery is vivid and violent, leaving the victim without any form of protection. The lyrics also touch on the concept of nihilism, with lines like "envision blackness" implying that there is no hope or light in the future. The verse ends with a comparison to cavemen who don't practice and live backward, implying that those who resort to violence are primitive and ignorant.


The second verse deals with the idea of retaliation and why one should think twice before engaging in battle with Jedi Mind Tricks. The lyrics make it clear that they are skilled and confident in their abilities to "rip up mics" and defend themselves with "steel tongues." The song touches on the concept of the 85%, which represents the unenlightened masses in the world who can't see the truth. Jedi Mind Tricks are essentially saying that if you are too dumb to see the truth, then retaliation will come for you, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.


Overall, the lyrics to Retaliation are dark and intense, painting a vivid picture of the dangers of the streets and the consequences of engaging with Jedi Mind Tricks. The song is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities of life and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings.


Line by Line Meaning

The metal inside the barrel passes
The bullet inside the gun barrel moves towards its target


Through the frames in ya glasses
The bullet passes through the glasses on the target's face


Quick passage
The bullet moves through the air quickly


Leave your dome piece backless
The bullet will go through the target's head, leaving the back of their skull exposed


Envision blackness
Target will experience darkness as they die


Leave you hat-less
The bullet will knock off the target's hat


Fucking capless
The bullet will knock off the target's hat


Watchin'' niggas dig the spot where the Earth's crack is
Observing people searching for drugs in the ground


Hard to graph like science and math is
Difficult to understand, like complex math and science concepts


The cavemen who don't practice and live backwards
People who live without practicing or improving themselves are primitive


We oxin'
Warlike aggression


With streets is watchin''
Being careful to avoid unwanted attention from the neighborhood


Release shotguns
Firing guns


Niggas got Dietz and Watson
The target has a cheap brand of meat products (a metaphor of being weak)


Feel no love
Not caring about the target


No way you shield the slugs
No escape from the bullets


The ill thugs
Criminal gang members


We box with steel gloves
Fighting aggressively


Doubt my faith
Questioning someone's belief system


You can taste the slug case
You can experience being shot/killed


Leaving niggas looking like dogs with the pug face
Leaving people disfigured and injured


Even your girl can catch the capsule
Even the target's romantic partner can become a victim (a metaphor of not caring)


I love pussy
The artist enjoys having sex with women


But never the bitch that it's attached to
The artist does not care about the woman beyond sex


Why you want to battle wit kids with steel tongues?
Why do you want to fight with skilled and talented individuals?


Who rip up mics and drink "Puerto-Rock (Rican)" rum
People who rap with skill and enjoy Puerto Rican rum


85 (the 85%) Face the truth, your too dumb
Those who are ignorant and unenlightened are hopeless


If retaliation comes yo then fuck it it just comes
If someone attacks, there will be no hesitation in striking back


We itchin' to kill
The artists are eager to commit murder


That's why we spittin' the real
The artists express real, authentic feelings


Stick to the drill
Stay focused on the plan, don't deviate


And maybe we'll be grippin a mill'
Successful crime could result in having a large amount of money


The clip'll expel
The gun magazine will release bullets


Dump 'em in a ditch or a hill
Dispose of dead bodies in a remote location


'Cause the mothafucka' ain't left me shit in his will
The artist would rather commit murder than wait for inheritance


And y'all was always soundin' like a bitch when you spill
The target has a weak and unconvincing voice


And we the rawest muhfuckin' clique in the field
The artist's squad is the most brutal and ruthless


So real muthafuckas better recognize real
Those who are real recognize others who are real


Or ill muthafuckas gonna exercise skill
Those who don't recognize the artist's power will experience violence


Y'all better chill when the Hologram build
Be careful when the artist is in power


Lil mufucka' got hands is like steel
The artist's small size is deceiving, he is very strong


Whoever approach me and what I feel
Anyone who comes near the artist when he is feeling aggressive


"while you find ya legs bein' replaced by steel"
The artist threatens to cause injury or death to those who cross him


So y'all better yield
Back off and give respect


Or I'ma choke faggots
The artist threatens to kill those who challenge him


My hands held more razorblades than coke addicts
The artist is dangerous and has various weapons


We like to quote fascists
The artist's group admires fascist ideologies


'cause we the meanest
They are the most aggressive and violent


And rip off your fingers with the pliers of Chakademus
They will use torture as a means of punishment or control


Jusallah, Jusallah
One of the artist's names


My man Chico, enemy of mankind
One of the artist's associates has a violent reputation


Naw I'm sayin'?
Do you understand me?




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KEVIN GORMAN BALDWIN, TRAVIS JAMES BOSTICK, VINCENT LUVINER

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