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.
Serenity in Murder
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
[Verse 1 - Vinnie Paz]
Yeah, yeah, I'm a terrorist threat, burn in hell where the devil is kept
How can we be powerful with incredible debt?
Dump the clip, hittin' you from your head to your neck
A creep with the silencer, leave you dead where you slept
I'm as vicious with the right or the left
And I stand behind my people if it's life or it's death
A knife in the chest, that's the way that we do
But if I was you I'd be concerned about the Avian flu
I pray that you do, but you ain't listened before
you ain't listened when I told you about my visions of war
My system is pure, trap you like a prisoner's war
Anyone who ever met me say my liver is poor
Whoever met me say they dig me rapport
Say that he the only one who ain't a dick on the tour
Kick in the door, with my vodka, believe that
And hand Warchild all the blunts and the weed sack
Fuckin' worms, yeah
[Hook (Vocal Samples)]
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
[Verse 2 - Vinnie Paz]
Yeah, you like Napoleon Bonaparte
I throw a dart and blow your bones apart
The lonely part's when you falling like you Owen Hart
My fucking soul is dark, I wouldn't wish it on you
I wouldn't wish any of my mental conditions on you
I just wish that y'all would leave me for dead
Wish that I would go away and fall asleep in my bed
I'm lethal instead, but I supposedly thrived
Anyone or anything that got to close to me died
Supposed to be live, fuck it, I'm supposed to be king
Pose the murder everything like an associate of Ming
Listen, I ain't taking your word man
Just give me all the cash money like bird man
[Hook (Vocal Samples)]
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
[Verse 3 - Vinnie Paz]
Yeah, another holy verse, never listen to what's told in church
My soul immersed in a statue that's as old as earth
I'm fucking Odin's curse, the living eight man
Calculate infinity with Dillinger escape plan
I would walk on the Arabian with grey sand
And heal the sickness of the people where I laid hands
I was there when they created the Christ
When the Romans in Judea took the Pagan's advice
I hate what I'm like, hate that I'm afraid of the light
Hate that everyone who love me always hate what I like
Hate that everywhere I go, I get engaged in a fight
Hate that everything I say is just evasive and trife
Enraged with a knife, I don't care who I slice
I could walk into the woods and kill a bear with my mic
I'm here with my mic, fear me and be careful at night
'Cause Vinnie vicious like a mutha fuckin' werewolf at night
I'm a beast, baby! Yeah
[Hook-Vocal samples]
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
"Everything is real I see"
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
"For keepin' it raw" "For keepin' it raw"
"For keepin' it raw" "You know the deal"
The lyrics to Jedi Mind Tricks' song Serenity in Murder focus on the power and aggression of Vinnie Paz, the lead rapper of the group. From the beginning, he declares himself a terrorist threat, burning in hell where the devil is kept. He is proud of his viciousness with both hands and stands behind his people for life or death. He warns of the Avian flu but others have not listened, even when he previously talked of his visions of war. His system is pure, but he traps people like prisoners and whoever has met him says his liver is poor. Vinnie Paz calls out those who act but have never had a role in a movie, asserting that Jedi Mind Tricks are the truth in their raw, authentic style.
In verse 2, Vinnie Paz continues his aggressive tone, challenging those who seek to challenge him, and comparing himself to Napoleon Bonaparte, stating that he can throw a dart and blow bones apart. He declares that his soul is dark, and he wouldn't wish any of his mental conditions on anyone. He desires to be left for dead, but he is lethal instead. He has thrived despite the odds and zips through his prose. He is lethal instead, and he speaks forcefully about others, indicating that he is the one who should be king. He is merciless with people and doesn’t take anyone's word, and he uses references like Cash Money and Birdman to prove his point. In verse 3, Vinnie talks about Holy verse, which is about the singer of this song, who never listens to what's told in church. He talks about the curse of Odin's, his childhood growing up in Hell, and dealing with flashbacks. The rap ends by saying that he is a beast, and they've been keeping it raw.
Line by Line Meaning
"Everything is real I see"
I perceive the world as it truly is, without illusions or denial.
"A lot of rappers out here actin' with no movie roles"
Many musicians pretend to be something they are not, just for show.
"It's not a fluke, it's been tried, I'm the truth"
My success is not a coincidence, it's the result of hard work and authenticity.
"We been adored for keepin' it raw"
We have gained admiration for being genuine and unfiltered.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm a terrorist threat, burn in hell where the devil is kept"
I am a dangerous man, despised by many and destined for eternal punishment.
"How can we be powerful with incredible debt?"
Our debt makes us weak and vulnerable, despite our desire for strength and influence.
"Dump the clip, hittin' you from your head to your neck"
I will not hold back my violent tendencies and will attack my enemies mercilessly.
"A creep with the silencer, leave you dead where you slept"
I am a silent and stealthy killer who will take you out in your own home.
"I'm as vicious with the right or the left"
I can use either hand with equal lethal force.
"And I stand behind my people if it's life or it's death"
I am loyal to my allies, even in the face of danger or death.
"A knife in the chest, that's the way that we do"
Stabbing someone in the chest is a common and accepted method of attack for us.
"But if I was you I'd be concerned about the Avian flu"
You should be more worried about real threats to your life, such as the Avian flu.
"My system is pure, trap you like a prisoner's war"
My mind and body are pure and disciplined, and I will trap you like a prisoner of war.
"Anyone who ever met me say my liver is poor"
People who know me say I abuse my liver with drugs or alcohol.
"Whoever met me say they dig me rapport"
Those who know me like my personality and respect me.
"Say that he the only one who ain't a dick on the tour"
People on the tour think I am the only kind and respectful person among us.
"Kick in the door, with my vodka, believe that"
I will kick down your door while drunk and ready to fight.
"And hand Warchild all the blunts and the weed sack"
I will give the drugs to my friend Warchild to smoke together.
"Yeah, you like Napoleon Bonaparte"
You have an inflated ego and ambition, like Napoleon Bonaparte.
"I throw a dart and blow your bones apart"
I can kill you precisely and brutally with a single dart.
"The lonely part's when you falling like you Owen Hart"
The scariest moment is when you are falling to your death, like Owen Hart did in a wrestling match.
"My fucking soul is dark, I wouldn't wish it on you"
I have a dark and tormented soul that I would not want anyone else to share.
"I just wish that y'all would leave me for dead"
I wish that everyone would forget about me and let me die alone.
"I'm lethal instead, but I supposedly thrived"
I am a deadly person, but I have lived successfully so far.
"Anyone or anything that got to close to me died"
People or things that come too close to me are likely to suffer harm or death.
"Listen, I ain't taking your word man"
I do not trust or believe what you say.
"Just give me all the cash money like bird man"
Just give me all your money, like the rapper Birdman.
"Yeah, another holy verse, never listen to what's told in church"
I am reciting another religious lyric, but I do not follow the teachings of the church.
"My soul immersed in a statue that's as old as earth"
My soul is deeply connected to an ancient and sacred statue.
"I'm fucking Odin's curse, the living eight man"
I am afflicted with Odin's curse and am like an eight-legged creature.
"Calculate infinity with Dillinger escape plan"
I can comprehend infinite concepts and situations, with the cleverness of the Dillinger escape plan.
"I was there when they created the Christ"
I was present during the development of the Christian religion and figure of Jesus Christ.
"When the Romans in Judea took the Pagan's advice"
When the Romans occupied Judea, they took advice from the local Pagan population.
"I hate what I'm like, hate that I'm afraid of the light"
I hate my own personality and my fear of positivity and enlightenment.
"Hate that everyone who love me always hate what I like"
Those who care about me despise my interests and preferences.
"Hate that everywhere I go, I get engaged in a fight"
I always end up in conflict and violence wherever I travel.
"Hate that everything I say is just evasive and trife"
I hate that my words are meaningless and avoidant.
"Enraged with a knife, I don't care who I slice"
I am furious and murderous, and will not discriminate who I harm.
"I could walk into the woods and kill a bear with my mic"
I am so powerful and talented, I could use a microphone to kill a bear in the woods.
"I'm here with my mic, fear me and be careful at night"
Fear me and be cautious at night, as I am here with my weaponized microphone.
"'Cause Vinnie vicious like a mutha fuckin' werewolf at night"
I am as vicious as a werewolf at night, and will harm anyone who crosses me.
"For keepin' it raw"
We are respected and admired for being unfiltered and authentic.
"You know the deal"
You understand the situation and agreement clearly.
Contributed by Carson F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richardruth9048
I hate what I'm like
Hate that I'm afraid of the light
Hate that everyone who love me always hate what I like
Hate that everywhere I go I get engaged in a fight
Hate that everything I say is just evasive and trite......
People talk about NF like he's some kind of savior.
Anyone who already know themselves is already listening to this.
@Ramaphala1
Yeah, another holy verse, never listen to what's told in church
My soul immersed in a statue that's as old as earth
I'm fuckin' Odin's curse, the living eight man
Calculate infinity with Dillinger escape plan
I would walk on the Arabian with grey sand
And heal the sickness of the people where I laid hands
I was there when they created the Christ
When the Romans in Judea took the Pagan's advice
I hate what I'm like, hate that I'm afraid of the light
Hate that everyone who love me always hate what I like
Hate that everywhere I go, I get engaged in a fight
Hate that everything I say is just evasive and trife
Enraged with a knife, I don't care who I slice
I could walk into the woods and kill a bear with my mic
I'm here with my mic, fear me and be careful at night
'Cause Vinnie vicious like a muthafuckin' werewolf at night.
Vinnie the beast!
@arkellproductions
Verse 1-Vinnie Paz]
Yeah, yeah, I'm a terrorist threat, burn in Hell where the devil is kept
How can we be powerful with incredible debt?
Dump the clip, hittin' you from your head to your neck
I creep with the silencer, leave you dead where you slept
I'm as vicious with the right or the left
And I stand behind my people if it's life or it's death
A knife in the chest, that's the way that we do
But if I was you, I'd be concerned about the avian flu
I pray that you do, but you ain't listen before
You ain't listen when I told you 'bout my visions of war
My system is pure, trap you like a prisoner's war
Anyone who ever met me say my liver is poor
Whoever met me say they dig my rapport
Say that he the only one who ain't a dick on the tour
Kick in the door, with my vodka, believe that
And hand Warchild all the blunts and the weed sack
Fuckin' worm, yeah
[Hook-Vocal samples]
[Verse 2-Vinnie Paz]
Yeah, you like Napoleon Bonaparte
I throw a dart and blow your bones apart
The lonely part's when you fallin' like you Owen Hart
My fuckin' soul is dark, I wouldn't wish it on you
I wouldn't wish any of my mental conditions on you
I just wish that y'all would leave me for dead
Wish that I would go away and fall asleep in my bed
I'm lethal instead, but I supposedly thrived
Anyone or anything that got too close to me died
Supposed to be live, fuck it, I'm supposed to be king
'Pose to murder everything like an associate of Ming
Listen, I ain't takin' your word, man
Just give me all the "Cash Money" like Birdman
[Hook-Vocal samples]
[Verse 3-Vinnie Paz]
Yeah, another holy verse, never listen to what's told in church
My soul immersed in a statue that's as old as earth
I'm fuckin' Odin's curse, the living eight man
Calculate Infinity with Dillinger Escape Plan
I would walk on the Arabian with grey sand
And heal the sickness of the people where I laid hands
I was there when they created the Christ
When the Romans in Judea took the Pagan's advice
I hate what I'm like, hate that I'm afraid of the light
Hate that everyone who love me always hate what I like
Hate that everywhere I go, I get engaged in a fight
Hate that everything I say is just evasive and trife
Enraged with a knife, I don't care who I slice
I could walk into the woods and kill a bear with my mic
I'm here with my mic, fear me and be careful at night
Cause Vinnie vicious like a motherfucking werewolf at night
I'm a beast, baby! Yeah
@crowsword1072
There's 2 separate points to all sorts of joints
Whether ya roll to the right or ya keepin' it light
The more you consume; and before you'll resume
Rest assured that some types of sleep could never be cured
Best before ending tha's the word it display on the sending
It contain snow, Fountain of Happiness.
That maintain's yo round way of trappin' this
The rephrain's an amount that stay clappin' his
my brain's profound & betray rappin' hits
I'm insane as a hound we play cap'n, Miss
And they train it to count she lay red in this
When it's sayin' wit Who won't plea & They get no kids
Needless to say - I'm goin' a need a License ta Kill, so chill .
@masterblob7196
Anybody reading this, listen. I met Vinnie in Manchester on his last ever tour. I waited over an hour after the show outside. He took the time, whilst he was tired from performing, to speak to me one on one. I told him how much his music has meant to me and helped me in my life. He said what I told him gave him chills. We hugged and he left. I will never forget that moment, it was one of the most profound moments of my life
@Pelatonkilldme
Respect..Brother and when I met him in London it's stayed with me. A Spiritual moment. JMT Power
@Payote88
I just found out he was on his last tour and it’s over. Super mad at myself for missing it we need a reunion tour already!
@user-tu7ye2in7r
Love that mate 👍
@usagi1641
Underground Hip Hoopers are not Barbie- like toys.
They are as real as their rhymes.
R.I.P to fake Hip Hop
@mookiestewart3776
You met an American music legend man…..be proud 😢
@OfficialGuidedByFire
The line "I could walk into the woods and kill a bear with my mic" sums Vinnie up perfectly.
@canonjean-mignon4985
That line man. I love that line so much.
@roygherbil3276
It could also be construed as "kill a bear with my might" as well.
@honkykong7389
"Hate that everyone who love me always hate what I like"