DJ Kwestion mainly scratches choruses on the turntable. Kwestion is also a part of the group Skratch Makaniks. Kwestion, who is the tour DJ, was a replacement for JMT's previous DJ, Drew Dollars, who is no longer affiliated with the group due to creative differences.
JMT has collaborations with both regional MCs and rap veterans, including GZA, Kool G Rap, 7L & Esoteric, Sean Price, Ras Kass, Canibus, Percee P, Killah Priest, Immortal Technique, Block McCloud, Virtuoso, Louis Logic, R.A. the Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Chief Kamachi, Necro and Ill Bill. The group has sold over 250,000 albums in the United States and 450,000 albums worldwide, all of which were released independently.
The ninth studio album "The Bridge and The Abyss" was released on 22 June, 2018.
Sacrafice
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
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You've watched so many people die...
You've watched so many people die...
[Antz: movie sample.]
Sacrifice- to some, it is just a word. to others it is a code
(yo, Ikon the fuckin' Hologram)
What matters is the colony.
He's willing to live for the colony,
To fight for the colony, to die for the colony
(yo, yo, yo)
[Verse 1: Ikon]
Witness the art of combat
The center is where the bombs at
It's illegal for the feeble to see beyond that
Upon that, cyanide gases, sentinel dent through ya ventricle with nine axes
Time lapses, we on with, brutal and terrible conflict bomb shit
You gone quick- on a mission to meet your savior
A pitchfork through your bitch-heart [in] Castlevania.
Slayin ya'- we blaze all men
And storm through Allah battlefield with suede Timbs
The ra-ven (raven screech) who made men eyeless
Blinds evil, like a needle through the eye of Osirus
My vibrance will span to Negril
With the violence of Hamburger Hill, to kill
What, what
[unknown sample]
To the depths I dive- I dive
[scratching of the word "Sacrifice" as said by Big Pun in "You Ain't A
Killer"]
[Verse 2: Jus Allah aka Megatraum]
The grains of my fingerprints rub against mics like match flints
Burn slow like Dutchmaster hits
Enter trenches of arms, the Paragon spawn
Your body's carried and dropped like surrogate moms
??Sarialities promote?? to battle me
??Find enemy beats, awaken my forsakens off the balcony??
A jaded man, never follows the Lord's plan
Rises for sacrifice like Isaac to Abraham
Expect wideness from Heaven's excels
Coming outta my shells like metal projectiles
Connect soldiers by straight edges, you're left endless
Severed by the line then bisected your necklace
Dreadnaut leaving treadmarks from lead shots
Silence your voice box, with infrared dots
Your optics, forced to watch raw torture
Therapeutic, combining your pores with iron straws
[unknown sample]
To the depths I dive- I dive
[continuous scratching of Big Pun saying "Sacrifice" throughout the end]
[Ikon: talking]
You know the fuckin deal
The hunter has now become the hunted, motherfucker
Jedi Minds, severing your spine
What's the fuckin deal, what's the fuckin deal
You will be consumed by your own fire, motherfucker
[more Antz samples]
I know you will all do your duty
[Ikon]
Jedi Minds banging you in the face
2G's
Fuck all y'all
[Antz sample]
I am proud to send you into battle...
The song "Sacrifice" by Jedi Mind Tricks is a powerful, intense track that explores themes of war, combat, and sacrifice. The lyrics of the song suggest that the act of sacrificing oneself for a greater cause is not just a word, but a code that defines the colony or community. The singer of the song seems to be a soldier or warrior who is determined to fight for his people, even if it means putting his own life at risk. The song includes vivid descriptions of combat, such as "cyanide gases" and "brutal and terrible conflict bomb shit," creating a visceral, almost cinematic experience for the listener.
The song also features a number of different samples, including a movie quote from Antz and vocal snippets from other artists like Big Pun. These samples add to the overall intensity and aggression of the track, underscoring the idea that war and sacrifice are often brutal and unrelenting.
One interesting element of the song is the contrast between the two verses, which are performed by different members of Jedi Mind Tricks. The first verse is delivered by Ikon, and features a more abstract, poetic style of lyricism. In contrast, the second verse is performed by Jus Allah (aka Megatraum) and is much more straightforward and aggressive. This juxtaposition creates an interesting dynamic within the song and showcases the versatility of the group's lyricists.
Line by Line Meaning
You've watched so many people die...
There has been extensive loss of life, it has been witnessed countless times
Sacrifice- to some, it is just a word. to others it is a code
Sacrifice holds different meanings for different people; to some, it's just a word but to others, it's a code they live by
What matters is the colony.
The colony takes precedence above everything else
He's willing to live for the colony,
There is someone willing to live for the colony's benefit
To fight for the colony, to die for the colony
This person is also willing to fight and even die for the colony
Witness the art of combat
Observe the art of fighting
The center is where the bombs at
The middle is where the explosive devices are located
It's illegal for the feeble to see beyond that
It's illegal for the weak to look beyond the center of the battle
Upon that, cyanide gases, sentinel dent through ya ventricle with nine axes
In addition, cyanide gases and weapons impact arteries using blunt force
Time lapses, we on with, brutal and terrible conflict bomb shit
Time progresses, and we're still in the midst of terrible fighting using explosives
You gone quick- on a mission to meet your savior
You die quickly with a mission to meet your savior
A pitchfork through your bitch-heart [in] Castlevania.
Your weak heart is impaled with a pitchfork in the manner of Castlevania game
Slayin ya'- we blaze all men
Killing you and burning everything in sight
And storm through Allah battlefield with suede Timbs
Charge through the battlefield in suede Timberland boots
The ra-ven (raven screech) who made men eyeless
The raven screeches and blinds men
Blinds evil, like a needle through the eye of Osirus
Blinding evil in the same way a needle is pierced through the eye of Osirus
My vibrance will span to Negril
My influence will reach the town of Negril
With the violence of Hamburger Hill, to kill
With the same level of violence as in the Battle of Hamburger Hill, killing those in the way
The grains of my fingerprints rub against mics like match flints
My fingerprints rub against microphones in the same way as match flints
Burn slow like Dutchmaster hits
The impact is slow, like the effect of smoking a Dutchmaster cigar
Enter trenches of arms, the Paragon spawn
I enter a place filled with arms, the perfect offspring
Your body's carried and dropped like surrogate moms
Your body is carried and dropped in the same way a surrogate mother would carry and drop a baby
A jaded man, never follows the Lord's plan
I'm a disenchanted man who doesn't follow the path of the Lord
Rises for sacrifice like Isaac to Abraham
I rise up and will make a sacrifice, just like Isaac did for Abraham
Expect wideness from Heaven's excels
Expect to see vastness from the divine realm
Coming outta my shells like metal projectiles
Emerging quickly like a shell casing from a firearm
Connect soldiers by straight edges, you're left endless
Linking soldiers with straight lines, so you end up with infinite soldiers
Severed by the line then bisected your necklace
I cut you with a line, then cut your necklace in half
Dreadnaut leaving treadmarks from lead shots
A powerful person leaves marks on the ground due to firing lead bullets
Silence your voice box, with infrared dots
Muting your vocal cords with infrared sights
Your optics, forced to watch raw torture
You'll be forced to watch gruesome torture
Therapeutic, combining your pores with iron straws
The appearance of tiny iron straws through your pores will be therapeutic
I know you will all do your duty
I'm aware that everyone fulfills their responsibility
Jedi Minds banging you in the face
Jedi Minds hit you right between the eyes
2G's
A phrase indicating the singers association with hip hop and rap music culture
Fuck all y'all
Disregard and rejection for everyone else
I am proud to send you into battle...
A sense of pride in sending you into war
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Small Uncle
[Intro]
You've watched so many people die...
You've watched so many people die...
[Antz: movie sample.]
Sacrifice- to some, it is just a word. to others it is a code
(Yo, Ikon the fuckin' Hologram)
What matters is the colony.
(Take ya'll motherfuckers to war, what what)
He's willing to live for the colony,
To fight for the colony, to die for the colony
(Yo, yo, yo)
[Verse 1: Ikon]
Witness the art of combat
The center is where the bombs at
It's illegal for the feeble to see beyond that
Upon that, cyanide gases, sentinel dent through ya ventricle with nine axes
Time lapses, we on with, brutal and terrible conflict bomb shit
You gone quick- on a mission to meet your savior
A pitchfork through your bitch-heart [in] Castlevania.
Slayin ya'- we blaze all men
And storm through Allah battlefield with suede Timbs
The ra-ven (raven screech) who made men eyeless
Blinds evil, like a needle through the eye of Osirus
My vibrance will span to Negril
With the violence of Hamburger Hill, to kill
What, what
[Unknown sample]
To the depths I dive- I dive
[Scratching of the word "Sacrifice" as said by Big Pun in "You Ain't A
Killer"]
[Verse 2: Jus Allah aka Megatraum]
The grains of my fingerprints rub against mics like match flints
Burn slow like Dutchmaster hits
Enter trenches of arms, the Paragon spawn
Your body's carried and dropped like surrogate moms
Sad Realities for those that battle me
Find enemy beats, awaken my forsaken force of alchemy?
A jaded man, never follows the Lord's plan
Rises for sacrifice like Isaac to Abraham
Expect wideness from Heaven's exiles
Coming outta my shells like metal projectiles
Connect soldiers by straight edges, you're left endless
Severed by the line then bisected your necklace
Dreadnaut leaving treadmarks from lead shots
Silence your voice box, with infrared dots
Your optics, forced to watch raw torture
Therapeutic, combining your pores with iron straws
[Unknown sample]
To the depths I dive- I dive
[Continuous scratching of Big Pun saying "Sacrifice" throughout the end]
[Ikon: talking]
You know the fuckin deal
The hunter has now become the hunted, motherfucker
Jedi Minds, severing your spine
What's the fuckin deal, what's the fuckin deal
You will be consumed by your own fire, motherfucker
[More Antz samples]
I know you will all do your duty
[Ikon]
Jedi Minds banging you in the face
2G's
Fuck all y'all
[Antz sample]
I am proud to send you into battle...
A Goat
You've watched so many people die...
You've watched so many people die...
[Antz: movie sample.]
Sacrifice- to some, it is just a word. to others it is a code
(Yo, Ikon the fuckin' Hologram)
What matters is the colony.
(Take ya'll motherfuckers to war, what what)
He's willing to live for the colony,
To fight for the colony, to die for the colony
(Yo, yo, yo)
[Verse 1: Ikon]
Witness the art of combat
The center is where the bombs at
It's illegal for the feeble to see beyond that
Upon that, cyanide gases, sentinel dent through ya ventricle with nine axes
Time lapses, we on with, brutal and terrible conflict bomb shit
You gone quick- on a mission to meet your savior
A pitchfork through your bitch-heart [in] Castlevania.
Slayin ya'- we blaze all men
And storm through Allah battlefield with suede Timbs
The ra-ven (raven screech) who made men eyeless
Blinds evil, like a needle through the eye of Osirus
My vibrance will span to Negril
With the violence of Hamburger Hill, to kill
What, what
[Unknown sample]
To the depths I dive- I dive
[Scratching of the word "Sacrifice" as said by Big Pun in "You Ain't A
Killer"]
[Verse 2: Jus Allah aka Megatraum]
The grains of my fingerprints rub against mics like match flints
Burn slow like Dutchmaster hits
Enter trenches of arms, the Paragon spawn
Your body's carried and dropped like surrogate moms
Sad Realities for those that battle me
Find enemy beats, awaken my forsaken force of alchemy?
A jaded man, never follows the Lord's plan
Rises for sacrifice like Isaac to Abraham
Expect wideness from Heaven's exiles
Coming outta my shells like metal projectiles
Connect soldiers by straight edges, you're left endless
Severed by the line then bisected your necklace
Dreadnaut leaving treadmarks from lead shots
Silence your voice box, with infrared dots
Your optics, forced to watch raw torture
Therapeutic, combining your pores with iron straws
[Unknown sample]
To the depths I dive- I dive
[Continuous scratching of Big Pun saying "Sacrifice" throughout the end]
[Ikon: talking]
You know the fuckin deal
The hunter has now become the hunted, motherfucker
Jedi Minds, severing your spine
What's the fuckin deal, what's the fuckin deal
You will be consumed by your own fire, motherfucker
[More Antz samples]
I know you will all do your duty
[Ikon]
Jedi Minds banging you in the face
2G's
Fuck all y'all
[Antz sample]
I am proud to send you into battle...
Eziokilla9595
One of the most terrifying, most cinematic, and most masterful instrumentals ever made by any producer in the history of the genre. This is Stoupe's ticket into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame.
Yanga617
Why are you not talking garbage about Vinnie like you did on his newer songs? I'm glad to see at least you have the common sense to not trash talk his older stuff with Stoupe.
Eziokilla9595
Yanga617 Hahahaha I said nothing of the sort about Vinnie here. Vinnie is still pretty uninspired and overwrought here, but Stoupe is one of the greatest Hip-Hop producers of all time.
Milkbutter
Eziokilla9595
You manage to be everywhere lol.
If you're haunting me, you have masterful taste in music especially for a ghost.
Milkbutter
*****
I'd feel pretty bad for you and hope you can do all the things normal people can.
Steve yo
Sacrifice is the illest hip hop beat of all time
GZA
This entire album is fucking surreal, purely timeless. Unbelievable beats and Vinnie at his peak lyrically.
AVERAGEJOE
I feel like Vinnie stayed on it for a few albums but I hear you. Amazing, iconic, legendary album
Jay Don
One of the best raw hiphop albums ever made.
Nicholas Crump
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