Physical Stamina
Jeru the Damaja Lyrics


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featuring Afu Ra



Afu: Yo 'are you

Jeru: Yo whassup?
Afu: Yo come here come here. Yo let's freak that rhyme we was freakin'

the other night

Jeru: I'm sayin' I'm with it just set it off

Afu: Yo after this there's no turning back

Jeru: I'm saying just set it off!





Physical paralysis open your chest like a chalice

MCs couldn't strike movements we wish to brandish

I'm tormentin' mind states lyrical warrior

I flow through, fuck the mic I fuckin' floor ya

Headlocks and armlocks, necks is gettin' broken

No jokin', format'll leave your whole borough smokin'

Fist of five rings, I fling MCs to the gutter

Samurai sharp, more deadly than box-cutters

Ultimate, as I emit your death blow

Perverted Monks, and Jeru with the combo





Peter Piper picked peppers

And Run rocked rhymes but now he rock hymns

I got G through mama

the physical extremities

Indomitable

The spirit can't be broken

But jaws are broken

And even backs are broken

Think you're on point, well let your points of pressure open

Foot and fist got your head hangin' open

The breath rebirth

I damage in the mental and physical universe

You quake the earth when you hit face-first

Brake before it gets worse

But those that thirst for abuse get loose

'Cause soon I'll be around that neck tight like a noose

God, show improvement





More than the Juggernaut

Electric like Magneto

Know you couldn't test Mental, or now the sequel

I slip to the floor for the grapple

I crack your collarbone, while I bust your Adam's apple

Spleens get ripped out the backs of your raps

Broken-down fractions as you start to make actions

It's too elusive, how I'm quicker than Bruce's

Silver surfin', the universe is now its astrological

As I proceed in my vehicle

You can't stop it

Fiber-optic, so you watch it

Sophistry, with so much fury

You can't get with me

Fight scenes are left bloody

Poisonous,

My thoughts make plates shift

Some may call this tectonics

But airwaves from miles I boil by my sonics

It's ironic, got MCs hooked on phonics

So physical styles I construct like bionics





Displaced joints like Shaolin should not

Furious roundhouses cause bones to splinter

Protect your feet, legs, midsection and neck

'Cause I'm here to let you know it's not just on MPEGs

We wrecks, and more than just figuratively

Let it be known that we bringin' it physically

And the effect is bodily harm

No chance to pull your firearm

For the body move swift and the mind stay calm

Ways shift like the moment before the storm

Watch my form

It's deadly

Come to close it could get bloody

And ugly

You think that you could stop me?

Perverted monks, so now we apply pressure

This Stamina's style is iller than its predecessor

Dial witch professor, mix up the elixir





Internal power, MCs we devour

Overall Meaning

"Physical Stamina" is a collaborative effort between two legendary wordsmiths, Jeru the Damaja and Afu Ra, who absolutely destroy the track with stunningly verbose verses. In their lyrics, they boast of their physical abilities and their unparalleled mental fortitude, daring any challengers to step up to the plate.


Afu Ra opens up the track with lines about how he can render his opponents virtually useless, overpowering them with his immense strength and warrior-like mindset. He confidently raps about breaking bones and leaving his enemies in a heap on the ground, comparing himself to an unstoppable juggernaut or Marvel villain Magneto. He is not to be underestimated.


Jeru the Damaja follows up with a verse that compares his skills to those of classic hip-hop icons Run-DMC, but with a spiritual and physical prowess that transcends mere rhyming skills. He warns any challengers that they will face bodily harm, going beyond wordplay to actually inflict damage. His verse is more introspective and reflective, discussing the importance of mental and physical preparation in order to be successful.


Line by Line Meaning

Physical paralysis open your chest like a chalice
I have a powerful presence that can completely immobilize you and open yourself up to vulnerability.


MCs couldn't strike movements we wish to brandish
Other rappers are unable to make powerful and impressive moves like we can.


I'm tormentin' mind states lyrical warrior
My rhymes are so intense that they can cause mental anguish, and I'm a skilled and fierce lyricist.


I flow through, fuck the mic I fuckin' floor ya
My rhymes are so powerful that they can knock you off your feet, and I don't even need a mic to do it.


Headlocks and armlocks, necks is gettin' broken
I'm so lethal that I can break bones with my wrestling moves.


No jokin', format'll leave your whole borough smokin'
My rhymes are so intense that they can cause destruction to entire neighborhoods.


Fist of five rings, I fling MCs to the gutter
My punches are so powerful that they can toss other rappers to the side of the road.


Samurai sharp, more deadly than box-cutters
My skills and rhymes are so sharp that they are more lethal than a weapon like a box-cutter.


Ultimate, as I emit your death blow
I have complete mastery over my rhymes and can deliver a fatal blow if I choose to.


Perverted Monks, and Jeru with the combo
Together, we are a force to be reckoned with, and our collaboration creates an unbeatable combination.


Peter Piper picked peppers
I can begin with something simple but still make it sound impressive.


And Run rocked rhymes but now he rock hymns
Old-school rappers like Run-DMC have now switched to making religious music.


I got G through mama
I have a strong and inexplicable connection to the universe and the energy of motherhood.


the physical extremities
My powers extend beyond just mental, into the realm of the physical.


Indomitable
I am unbeatable and invincible.


The spirit can't be broken
No matter what happens, my spirit will never be broken.


But jaws are broken
Even though I am unbreakable, I can still cause destruction to others.


And even backs are broken
My physical strength is so impressive that I can even break someone's back.


Think you're on point, well let your points of pressure open
I will expose any weaknesses in my opponent's defense.


Foot and fist got your head hangin' open
My kicks and punches are so powerful that they can leave my enemies dazed and vulnerable.


The breath rebirth
With every breath I take, I am rejuvenated and more powerful.


I damage in the mental and physical universe
My power extends throughout the entire universe, both as a physical and mental force.


You quake the earth when you hit face-first
When I take someone down, the impact is so intense that the ground shakes.


Brake before it gets worse
My enemies would be wise to stop fighting before I cause even more damage.


But those that thirst for abuse get loose
Some people enjoy being abused and will continue to seek out conflict with me.


'Cause soon I'll be around that neck tight like a noose
I will soon overpower and defeat anyone who stands up to me.


God, show improvement
Even the divine powers of God could not defeat me or improve upon my strength.


More than the Juggernaut
I am even more powerful than the comic book character Juggernaut.


Electric like Magneto
My energy and power is comparable to that of the X-Men character Magneto.


Know you couldn't test Mental, or now the sequel
No one can match my power, not even a mental version of myself or a sequel to my abilities.


I slip to the floor for the grapple
I expertly use wrestling moves to overpower my opponents.


I crack your collarbone, while I bust your Adam's apple
My attacks are so precise that I can specifically target bones and vital organs to do the most damage.


Spleens get ripped out the backs of your raps
My rhymes are so powerful that they can literally tear apart the rhymes of other rappers.


Broken-down fractions as you start to make actions
When I unleash my power, everything else becomes insignificant and broken up.


It's too elusive, how I'm quicker than Bruce's
My speed is even beyond that of the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee.


Silver surfin', the universe is now its astrological
I am like the Silver Surfer, a superhero in the Marvel comics universe known for his cosmic powers.


As I proceed in my vehicle
As I continue to move forward and use my power, I become more and more unstoppable.


You can't stop it
No one can prevent my power from continuing to grow and evolve.


Fiber-optic, so you watch it
My power is like a fiber-optic cable, delivering a constant stream of unstoppable energy.


Sophistry, with so much fury
My words and rhymes are full of anger and intensity.


You can't get with me
No one can match my power or stand up to me in a fight.


Fight scenes are left bloody
When I fight, the aftermath is always violent and destructive.


Poisonous,
My power is like a poison, spreading and infecting everything it touches.


My thoughts make plates shift
My power is so intense that it can actually move tectonic plates.


Some may call this tectonics
The scientific term for what I do could be called tectonics, but in reality it is something much more powerful and mysterious.


But airwaves from miles I boil by my sonics
My power can even affect sound waves, heating them up and causing destruction from long distances.


It's ironic, got MCs hooked on phonics
Despite the fact that I am much more powerful than all other rappers, many are still drawn to the power of my rhymes.


So physical styles I construct like bionics
My style of fighting is like a machine, strong and powerful and always moving forward.


Displaced joints like Shaolin should not
My power is so intense that I can even cause dislocated joints like a Shaolin monk, which is not something that should happen to ordinary people.


Furious roundhouses cause bones to splinter
My kicks are so powerful that they can actually smash bones into tiny fragments.


Protect your feet, legs, midsection and neck
Anyone who faces me needs to be prepared to protect themselves from my attacks at all times.


'Cause I'm here to let you know it's not just on MPEGs
I am a real and physical threat, not just an electronic or recorded one.


We wrecks, and more than just figuratively
When we team up, we are destructive and unstoppable in every sense of the word.


Let it be known that we bringin' it physically
We are not just limited to mental or musical power - we can also bring it on a physical level.


And the effect is bodily harm
Anyone who faces us will be hurt, physically and violently.


No chance to pull your firearm
My opponents will be unable to use any weapons to defend themselves - this will be a one-on-one physical fight.


For the body move swift and the mind stay calm
I combine physical power with mental calm and control to be an unstoppable force.


Ways shift like the moment before the storm
I can move and change direction as quickly and unpredictably as a storm approaching.


Watch my form
Watch me carefully as I fight, because I am incredibly skilled and powerful.


It's deadly
My power is lethal and deadly.


Come to close it could get bloody
Anyone who gets too close to me will likely suffer violent and bloody injuries.


And ugly
The outcome of any fight with me will be brutal and ugly.


Perverted monks, so now we apply pressure
Our collaboration is like a group of unconventional and powerful monks applying intense physical pressure to our enemies.


This Stamina's style is iller than its predecessor
Our combination of power and skills is even more impressive than the individual abilities we each possess.


Dial witch professor, mix up the elixir
We are brewing up a powerful and deadly potion of physical and mental strength.


Internal power, MCs we devour
Our power comes from within us and we consume and overpower other rappers with ease.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KENDRICK JERU DAVIS, CHRIS E. MARTIN, AARON FARAND PHILLIPS

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