Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville, Killah Priest became infatuated with hip-hop as a child, listening to old-school and new school acts like Eric B. & Rakim alike. He also was influenced by local rappers, like GZA and Onyx's Suave, who would often play local parties. Killah Priest began working on his rhyming and eventually earned a considerable reputation in Brooklyn , but instead of pursuing his musical career further, he took a sabbatical in order to educate himself, primarily about religion and history.
Killah Priest returned to rapping in 1995, appearing on several Wu projects. All of his cameos were noteworthy, but his role on Liquid Swords earned special attention. By the end of 1996, he formed his own side project, the Sunz of Man. In 1997, GZA suggested to Geffen that they sign Killah Priest, and the label took his advice.
Killah worked on the album with True Master and 4th Disciple, two producers associated with the Clan. The resulting album, Heavy Mental, was dense with religious imagery and filled with evocative sounds. It received excellent reviews upon its March 1998 release and was a respectable commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the pop charts.
Killah Priest issued his second album, View from Masada, in the spring of 2000, further bolstering his status as one of the most compelling solo artists in the Wu-Tang stable. After that he has released more projects such as Priesthood and Black August.
God's Time
Killah Priest Lyrics
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My pen's a microscope
Beneath this lens show real life I wrote
From all my sins to my righteous quotes
I look within and realize there's hope
I begin to cringe, struck by lightning bolts
From out of brims I saw Michaels bow
The angel'll sin just like a ghost
And when I end how many mics I broke?
Begin to live the words Christ has spoke
They're losing the friends desired most
The half-less mind, their chance to shine
They blast that nine, that glass of wine
They handed me insanity
Vanity families of humanity
Stay with me through calamities
The dark skies have electric fields
See the will within will, impregnable skills
Thousands of volts from post lasers
Nonlinear optics behind quasars
Within the triple stages of dark there's a black stars
Around the universal cosmic, lost Nassau's
Somewhere there you'll find my raps but only head bars
We gave the devil his time, now rebel in the mind
The ghettos designed to keep us, sleep us
The grim reaper meet us, poor education
We explore revelation
War of the nations, claw of the pagans
Washington white Shaitan
See the mission through man made religion
And the flaw of Masons
[Hook: Priest]
Shout [x9]
Live [x9]
Love [x8]
Gods Time [x5]
[Killah Priest:]
The money and wealth - you'll ugly yourself
The hungrier I felt with nothing to feed me
Streets will mislead me
Where the eyes are greedy
I vibe on CDs, his eyes on TVs
The cause of justice and missing no expectation
No interpretation, I'm cold with vexation
My soul is erect waiting, recreation
With mind and spirit combined let's feel this
It's time we hear this
Mind is sheer bliss from being rebellious
Overzealous or too jealous, make us failures
Mistakes from elders from being careless
God help us; Satan held us for decades
Time to cross over to the next phase
The atheist is amazed at this
Awaketh thou slug it, why covet thy brother
Consider the ant that gives it to the plant
The plant gives to them
So be it to all men
[Hook: Priest]
[Killah Priest:]
The devil trembles when he knows the body is the temple and God is in you
It's hard to continue when it's hard to offend you
He starts to set traps, that have you setback
The last round in this death match
So strengthen where you're best at
I promise you won't regret that
Was I regarded as Job? Or should I take the carpenter's role?
It's dark in this hole, that's as far as it goes
Harps of gold, impossible, pot as a rose
Remarkable soul, the resistance, instincts intakes a poisons
The devil's enjoyment is so annoying
Exploiting, morally destroying
Around a flag their serpent's calling
My spirit's boiling, it's simple
If we sin don't do it again, ask for forgiveness
This privilege saves us from max in their prison
Attraction of wisdom, not this plastic system
The faction - we victims
The aspen is venom, relax and it's your ending
Families deprived of their lives
The archives, lost tribe, pork rinds
But it's a new era, a new beginning
A new ending, a new time, only a few inches
We getting closer, you choose, you make a decision
No collision, turn off the television
The hell in women eyes, and males we like we failed the mission
It's disciplince, militance, no tolerance for the ignorance
We live again, refuse to lose, spark minds it's God Time
Every bond his line, the stars aligned
Turn on the searchlight, see we the owners of the birthright
Reverse the curse like, we sold the drugs that's old to us
Let's get what's owed to us, what's really owed to us?
We bust the guns when we was young
Now it's change a higher plain, the sky is in my range
The third I'll have wings
[Hook: Priest]
In Killah Priest's song "God's Time," he uses his pen as a microscope to look intensely at his life, from sins to righteous moments, which he has depicted in his lyrics. He speaks of hope and the cleansing power of speaking under the Bible's oath. He also reflects on the number of microphones he has broken with his words and begins to live by the teachings of Christ. He acknowledges the loss of friends due to poor choices and speaks of the poor education and lack of knowledge plaguing society, which leads to war and idolizing man-made religion. The song also touches on the importance of the body being a temple and the devil's attempts at setting traps to derail one's faith.
The lyrics in "God's Time" showcase Killah Priest's introspection and spiritual journey as he navigates through the obstacles of life. He uses his words to uplift and educate the listeners about the pitfalls of living a life consumed by greed and vanity. The song highlights the importance of self-reflection and the need for faith in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
My pen's a microscope
Killah Priest's writing is a tool for scrutinizing the world around him
Beneath this lens show real life I wrote
Through his writing, Killah Priest showcases real life as it is seen through his lens
From all my sins to my righteous quotes
Killah Priest's writing covers both his sins and the uplifting messages he wants to convey
I look within and realize there's hope
Killah Priest finds hope by reflecting on his inner self
I begin to cringe, struck by lightning bolts
Killah Priest experiences a sense of fear or pain followed by inspiration
From out of brims I saw Michaels bow
Killah Priest witnesses the power of an archangel's bow
The angel'll sin just like a ghost
Even angels are capable of sinning, just like ghosts or spirits
I begin to cleanse, speak under the Bible's oath
Killah Priest seeks to purify himself and speak under the authority of the Bible
And when I end how many mics I broke?
Killah Priest wonders how many microphones he has conquered with his music by the time he dies
Begin to live the words Christ has spoke
Killah Priest strives to embody the teachings of Jesus Christ
They're losing the friends desired most
People in disadvantaged communities often lose their closest relationships
The half-less mind, their chance to shine
Individuals with fewer resources often have limited opportunities to succeed
They blast that nine, that glass of wine
People in poverty often resort to violence and alcohol to cope with their struggles
They handed me insanity
Society's inequalities can lead to a sense of mental instability
Vanity families of humanity
Humanity's focus on material possessions can obscure deeper values
Stay with me through calamities
The only constant through hard times is relationships with others
The dark skies have electric fields
The darkness of life can be full of power and energy
See the will within will, impregnable skills
Recognizing and harnessing personal willpower can reveal hidden abilities
Thousands of volts from post lasers
Advanced technology can harness immense potential
Nonlinear optics behind quasars
The universe's power and complexity can only be understood through deep scientific exploration
Within the triple stages of dark there's a black stars
Even in the darkest moments of life, there are still points of immense beauty and power
Around the universal cosmic, lost Nassau's
There are still unknown corners of the universe waiting to be explored
Somewhere there you'll find my raps but only head bars
Killah Priest's music can be found among vast and complex artistic landscapes, but only for those willing to dig deeper
The money and wealth - you'll ugly yourself
Materialism and greed can bring out the worst in people
The hungrier I felt with nothing to feed me
The more deprived or disadvantaged one is, the more desperate they become
Streets will mislead me
The environment of impoverished neighborhoods can lead people astray
Where the eyes are greedy
Greed can be a powerful driving force
It's time we hear this
Killah Priest wants to convey an important message
The devil trembles when he knows the body is the temple and God is in you
The devil cannot stand when people have a strong connection to their faith
He starts to set traps, that have you setback
The devil tries to trip us up and set us back on our spiritual journeys
Was I regarded as Job? Or should I take the carpenter's role?
Killah Priest ponders whether he should act as a biblical figure who endured great suffering or as Jesus, the carpenter
It's disciplince, militance, no tolerance for the ignorance
A path of spiritual growth requires discipline and militance against the forces of ignorance
We live again, refuse to lose, spark minds it's God Time
Through spiritual awakenings, we can experience rebirth and find the strength to succeed
The hell in women eyes, and males we like we failed the mission
The suffering and hardships of women and men have not been properly addressed by society
It's time we hear this
Killah Priest wants to share his message with anyone willing to listen
Contributed by London Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ArmonioX
"The devil trembles when he knows the body is the temple and God is in you."
Unxpekted
So much truth! Amen
Karsten Matthijs Hartog
ArmonioX What if God released the devil because he had enough time to repent
Tomaž Šajnič
sure! amazing album
ArmonioX
Oh gotcha bro.. You checked his latest project with Vendetta Kingz called the Infinite Universe.. It's good!
Tomaž Šajnič
Lyrics, dude. You wrote KPs line and i add the following of this beautiful song. Thats all.
Killah Priest worldwide brotha!
Helen A.A. Acheampong
One of the greatest lyricist alive forever amen! Love you Killah Priest. Too good to listen to once.
Michael Kennel
"KILLAH PRIEST" IZ OUT OF THIS WORLD","GOD SENT"! 💪💪🏋️♀️🏋️♂️
Amin Muhammad
one of the deepest track killah preist ever made!
THABO THABO
Am always blessed by his message