Victory
K-Salaam Lyrics


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[Mos def:](getting louder)
This is for all of you
This is for all of you
This is for all of you
For all of you
ALL OF YOU
ALL!

Every since I was small, I played the wall
The loner type, even as a little tike
(singing)while the other little kids were out at play,
I was home wishing for a rainy dayyay..(/singing)
I didn't have friends 'cause I barely even spoke
My head was mad out on a ill uni flow
Surrounded outside by thievs and crooks
I found a little peace in stars and books
My outside contact was limited
'cause I was different and heads couldn't get wit it
(singing)i used to get mistaken???? when all I ever really wanted was some
Love
???remember drew back many tears??? that I kept inside for so many years
All but galactic intuition, I learned the skill of being self sufficient
Heads got live, while I took the train
I watched the sky and let the daytime fade(/singing)
Go through whole twenty four hrs is sorrow
Role lay down and do the shit all again tomorrow
Keepin compsure is a way??to burden??
And smiling in your face??while my chess is hurtin'??
I wanna be nice but that shit ain't worth it
Turn off the light draw the curtain
Will I find peace, son, I'm not certain
(singing)in dark quiet places feelings go,
Beating you down all hard and slow oh ohh ohhh ohh ohh....(/singing)


(CHORUS[spoken above eachother])
DCQ(Ces in brackets):

(i'm tired of all these devils)
Victory is not granted to the swift and mighty, know what I'm saying? (that's
What the devil wants. it wants you to be afraid)
You can get hot but can you sustain the heat? (that's how you lose your power)
Things that rise to quickly fall even faster (maintain maintain maintain)
(maintain maintain maintain)
Things that rise to quickly fall even faster (maintain maintain maintain)

[Ces:]
The night brings courage and solutions
Images and dramatic conclusions
I playback a hundred thousand scenes
Cut the proper sneer and practise being me
I've taken too many a lost
Man fuck patience it's time to excersice thought
It's the last thing heads would expect
If they won't' give it to me I'm taking my respect
And I'm using all means at hand
Because apparently motherfuckas don't understand
They don't know the fury behind the meekness
Mistaking my kindness for weakness well peep this
(singing)it's a brand new day(/singing)
And we gon do it this way
Call me MD with with revenge prognosis
I'm handing out justice in powerful doses
Coming out the deck with aces and jokers
Flushing whoever comes closest
Sticktly hands over ears when you try to make amends
I've got my pad and pencil who the hell needs friends
You think I'm on some shit, you god damn right
My area of peace is like mad and tight
Attempt to tresspass my radius and we gon' have to fight
My heart is too heavy for you to take me light
I exit sufferers status so if you thought otherwise imma let you know
That when the tables turn they moving hard and slow





(CHORUS) repeat x2

Overall Meaning

The song “Victory” by K-Salaam ft. Mos Def and Ces is a powerful reflection on the experiences of three individuals who have struggled through adversity to achieve their goals. The lyrics are filled with powerful imagery and metaphors that help to convey the emotional depth and complexity of their stories. Mos Def begins the song with a reminiscence about his childhood where he found solace in reading and observing the natural world. He also describes feeling like an outsider who struggled to fit in with others due to his unique perspective and outlook on life. Ces follows with an introspective verse where he discusses his own battles with personal demons and how he has learned to draw on his own courage and strength to overcome these challenges.


The chorus of the song is a repeating refrain that advises listeners to stay focused and determined in the face of adversity. Ces warns that victory is not granted to those who are swift and mighty but rather to those who can sustain the heat and maintain their composure under pressure. He also admonishes listeners to be wary of those who rise too quickly as they are often the ones who fall the hardest. The final verse of the song features Ces rapping about his own desire for revenge and justice in the face of those who doubt his abilities. He acknowledges that people often mistake his kindness for weakness but warns that when the tables turn, those who have underestimated him will be left floundering.


Overall, “Victory” is a powerful and moving song that explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the ability to overcome personal struggles. It is a powerful piece of music that speaks to the experiences of many people who have faced similarly difficult challenges in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

This is for all of you
The following content of the song is dedicated to all of the listeners.


Every since I was small, I played the wall
I have been an introverted individual since childhood and prefer to stay alone.


(singing)while the other little kids were out at play, I was home wishing for a rainy dayyay..(/singing)
While other children were enjoying their time outdoors, I wished for unfavorable weather to stay inside and indulge in my interests.


My head was mad out on a ill uni flow
My mind was preoccupied with crafting imaginative ideas.


Surrounded outside by thievs and crooks I found a little peace in stars and books
Despite being amongst criminal individuals outdoors, I found solace in the calming nature of books and the beauty of stars.


My outside contact was limited 'cause I was different and heads couldn't get wit it
I had minimal social interaction due to being different from others and they found it difficult to accept.


(singing)i used to get mistaken???? when all I ever really wanted was some Love ???remember drew back many tears??? that I kept inside for so many years
People misunderstood me and it made me feel unloved, leading to years of silent crying and keeping emotions bottled up.


All but galactic intuition, I learned the skill of being self sufficient
With intuitive intelligence, I attained the ability to be self-reliant.


Keepin compsure is a way??to burden?? And smiling in your face??while my chess is hurtin'??
Maintaining composure and smiling despite inner pain can be a heavy task.


I wanna be nice but that shit ain't worth it Turn off the light draw the curtain Will I find peace, son, I'm not certain
Being kind is not always worth the effort and I am unsure if I will ever achieve true peace.


(singing)in dark quiet places feelings go, Beating you down all hard and slow oh ohh ohhh ohh ohh....(/singing)
Negative emotions can often haunt an individual in moments of darkness.


(spoken above eachother) (i'm tired of all these devils) Victory is not granted to the swift and mighty, know what I'm saying? (that's What the devil wants. it wants you to be afraid) You can get hot but can you sustain the heat? (that's how you lose your power) Things that rise to quickly fall even faster (maintain maintain maintain) (maintain maintain maintain) Things that rise to quickly fall even faster (maintain maintain maintain)
Devils and negative influences bring tiredness; true victory is not achieved by being swift or powerful, and the devil wants individuals to feel afraid. Success is not measured by how quickly it is achieved, but how it is sustained. Things that rise quickly generally fall even faster, so one must maintain and persist.


The night brings courage and solutions Images and dramatic conclusions I playback a hundred thousand scenes Cut the proper sneer and practise being me
The night inspires courage and creative solutions. I play numerous scenarios in my head and work on myself by learning to act with the right facial expressions.


I've taken too many a lost Man fuck patience it's time to excersice thought It's the last thing heads would expect If they won't' give it to me I'm taking my respect
I have suffered many losses and thus, I reject patience because it is time to take action. I intend to surprise those who do not give me respect by earning it myself.


And I'm using all means at hand Because apparently motherfuckas don't understand They don't know the fury behind the meekness Mistaking my kindness for weakness well peep this
I will use everything I have access to because many people do not understand who I am. They often confuse my kindness for meekness but have yet to see my full potential.


(singing)it's a brand new day(/singing) And we gon do it this way Call me MD with with revenge prognosis I'm handing out justice in powerful doses
Each day is a new opportunity, and we will approach it from a new angle. I am MD with a plan for revenge and I will deliver justice in appropriate doses.


Coming out the deck with aces and jokers Flushing whoever comes closest Sticktly hands over ears when you try to make amends I've got my pad and pencil who the hell needs friends
I am playing my cards and eliminating anyone who tries to come close. I ignore people who try to make amends and choose to write instead of finding friends.


You think I'm on some shit, you god damn right My area of peace is like mad and tight Attempt to tresspass my radius and we gon' have to fight My heart is too heavy for you to take me light I exit sufferers status so if you thought otherwise imma let you know That when the tables turn they moving hard and slow
I have faced adversity and come out strong. Do not underestimate me because I am backed into a corner. If provoked, I will fight fiercely with a heavy heart. When the situation turns in my favor, it will be difficult for those on the other side.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANTE SMITH, DENARD SMITH, FRANCES NIEVES, JEFF PRINCE

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j5.pho20

Sizzla has been a guest on many hiphop tracks over the years but none slap quite as hard as this one did and still does today ✊🔥💨💨💨💨

stilblazing

sick shit !!! perfect combo !!!

Islandmon88 Ganjamon88

We need more mos def n sizzla

Julio Gonzaga Guidi

Track cinco estrelas

Marvyn Henrique

Vacilão tava com a melhor, com a mais de fé
mas não deu valor, viu como cê é?
Ela meteu o pé, tio. Foi embora, foi embora ! ♪

Emicida nos trouxe aqui!

Talisa W

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dekal1

This is sickkkk

Islandmon88 Ganjamon88

Bombocloth!!big tune

Dartwith

Dig the flow

CiscoNast

it's funny that this is called 'victory' which is what sizzla's last name 'kahlonji' means!

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