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Killah Priest Lyrics


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(Killah Priest)
My crown of glory, you rappers y'all bore me
Seven billion stories, angels kneel before me
I build it for majority, seniority, I photography
Prophecy, my ?break? conceal maturity
The one man that's more than everyone, minority
I stare in the mirror and see infinity
Deep entities, galaxies and planets
A king leading infantry, I see immortals
Majestic, since boar head the Caesar
The afros, the cornrows
I'm blessed with more flows
Just accept it, no homo
The holder of the rainbow and the volcano
Flows both fierce and precious
My garment alike, these are bar mitts I write
Like the Bar Mitzvah of Christ
Hare Krishna when I'm holding mics
Behold when I spit a sight
Israelite, I could spit death and hell
Dead body's skeletons inside a cold cells
Or the ringer of Church bells
The breaker of spells, the healer
Hopes life is well, the Killah
My raps come out of a shell
The pen hits, my mind click
Tongue led off hot nails
Crucifix, Judas' pix, you wanted to flow
The lifestyle, what if I had doe?
Y'all wanted the gold and all the ice now
I write down, what if I was rich?
None of y'all wouldn't exist
I'm convinced my son is a prince
Under my skin is wonder of men
Kingship, wings sprout pass the genes
Cover my clips; I'm strapped with mac-10's
That murder y'all demons
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The suffering poet, the ladder to Imhotep
From the grave of Joseph, the journey like Moses
The mercy of Jehovah, thou requirements
From my higher intelligence, from my wars in heaven
The Lord is my Shepherd, born again
Draw my weapon, days of longing
Strong within, over grave that's storming
I descend and sit in my throne
Out of hells catacomb, the ladder of stones
The castle, I prepare my rhythm and poems
Take off these chains, Priest speaks 700 names
No one is the same, until redemption
My rhyme concealment till the time of revealing
Intertwine, smell the hemp scent
Smoke the weed that's growing in my thoughts
I stand next to the Pale Horse
The captive emcee, the sleeping prophet
Rappers forcing the end, calling on the comet
Rhymes are atomic from out of God's department
Topic, my head is the cave of full winds
The plague, I draw with the pen
Armaged' I saw with my lens
I stand in front of you all
Divided by a Red Sea walls
Look ahead I see shores
Walter Reed, peace, I endure
There, where there's no vacant place or an empty place
Gases avoid, I started with the one thought asteroid
Eye lids open up, solar flux, burdens uncoiled
In this formless mind, the asteroids erupt
The small rocks blew up into dust
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I said to my son, my son said to me
That we gather my beam, behold I am the three
Trinity, the words said to myself, let us form a rhyme
My spirit moved across my mind
We debated for days with wordplays
And the word became flesh when I entered the text
Enter my page thru no sex
The rap conception, immaculate
My rap's to die for, the lost lessons
Crucified the rhyme, to rise in three minutes
A new sentence was invented
My rap's adventure is endless
My poetry is strong, my art's pure
But my heart and my rap is relentless
Not to get religious but these rhymes are pictures
Vivid as Black August or historical scriptures
For listeners and visionist
From the carving of the rhymes talk
Awakens an ancient force
Imprisoned in my poem's source
Zone, no limit in the realms of thought
Unborns must die
Loosen up the saddle of the ghost horse galloping in the sky




Divinity track lucky seven, infinity's back
God code's been broke, now his memory's zapped

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Killah Priest's "I" is a boastful and confident expression of his unique greatness. He describes himself as a king who sees himself as infinite, encompassing entities beyond human comprehension like galaxies, planets, and immortals. Priest also takes pride in his sense of style, and in his ability to write bars that are spiritual and profound without being overly religious. In the second verse, Priest gets more introspective, examining his own faith and connection to God. He portrays himself as a prophet who has been been blessed with insight and knowledge, saying that his words will have the power to heal and break spells. The final verse is more abstract and poetic, exploring themes of creation and divinity. Priest identifies himself as a part of a larger spiritual whole, writing that he is the embodiment of the trinity and that his poetry is a manifestation of an ancient force that is bigger than himself.


Line by Line Meaning

My crown of glory, you rappers y'all bore me
I am highly esteemed and your rap music is uninteresting to me.


Seven billion stories, angels kneel before me
There are countless stories in the world, and even angels honor me.


I build it for majority, seniority, I photography
I construct my music for the masses, prioritizing experience and wisdom. I capture moments through my art.


Prophecy, my ?break? conceal maturity
My words contain prophetic wisdom that reveals my level of maturity.


The one man that's more than everyone, minority
I am a unique individual who surpasses others in greatness, even if I am in the minority.


I stare in the mirror and see infinity
When I gaze into the mirror, I see limitless possibilities and eternity.


Deep entities, galaxies and planets
I have a profound connection with cosmic beings, galaxies, and celestial bodies.


A king leading infantry, I see immortals
I am a ruler leading my followers, and I have visions of immortal beings.


Majestic, since boar head the Caesar
I exude majestic qualities and have held power since the time of Julius Caesar.


The afros, the cornrows
I appreciate and embrace different hairstyles, including afros and cornrows.


I'm blessed with more flows
I am fortunate to possess a great variety of musical styles and techniques.


Just accept it, no homo
Please acknowledge and appreciate my talent, without any implied innuendo.


The holder of the rainbow and the volcano
I possess the power and beauty of a rainbow, as well as the fiery energy of a volcano.


Flows both fierce and precious
My rapping style can be both intense and delicate, possessing great value.


My garment alike, these are bar mitts I write
My lyrics are like protective gloves, shielding me as I express my thoughts.


Like the Bar Mitzvah of Christ
My lyrical prowess and growth can be compared to the religious rite of passage for Jesus.


Hare Krishna when I'm holding mics
When I'm performing with microphones, I channel the spiritual energy associated with Hare Krishna.


Behold when I spit a sight
Witness the profound impact and visual storytelling when I perform.


Israelite, I could spit death and hell
As an Israelite, I possess the ability to rap about dark and intense topics.


Dead body's skeletons inside a cold cells
I lyrically evoke images of corpses and skeletal remains confined in frigid prison cells.


Or the ringer of Church bells
I have the power to create a resonating effect similar to ringing church bells.


The breaker of spells, the healer
I have the ability to break curses and act as a healer through my music.


Hopes life is well, the Killah
I sincerely wish for everyone to have a positive and fulfilling life, as the Killah Priest.


My raps come out of a shell
My lyrics emerge from a protective shell and are then unleashed upon the world.


The pen hits, my mind click
When I write with my pen, my mind clicks into a state of inspiration.


Tongue led off hot nails
The words that flow out of my mouth are passionate and searing like hot nails.


Crucifix, Judas' pix, you wanted to flow
By mentioning religious symbols like crucifixes and Judas' betrayal, I imply that you desired to rap like me.


The lifestyle, what if I had doe?
If I had money and wealth, would you still admire and imitate my lifestyle?


Y'all wanted the gold and all the ice now
You desired material riches, including gold and jewelry.


I write down, what if I was rich?
I imagine and contemplate how my life would change if I were wealthy.


None of y'all wouldn't exist
Without my influence and success, none of you would have achieved prominence.


I'm convinced my son is a prince
I strongly believe that my child possesses royal qualities and potential.


Under my skin is wonder of men
Beneath my surface lies the awe and greatness that men aspire to achieve.


Kingship, wings sprout pass the genes
I come from a lineage of kings, and my offspring will inherit the ability to soar like wings.


Cover my clips; I'm strapped with mac-10's
I protect my ammunition and carry powerful weapons, specifically Mac-10 guns.


That murder y'all demons
My skills and music have the power to defeat and eliminate your inner demons.


The suffering poet, the ladder to Imhotep
I am a poet who endures hardship and serves as a guide to the ancient Egyptian healer Imhotep.


From the grave of Joseph, the journey like Moses
My path in life parallels the biblical figures Joseph and Moses, involving a spiritual and transformative journey.


The mercy of Jehovah, thou requirements
Jehovah's mercy is bestowed upon me, and I am aware of the divine expectations placed upon me.


From my higher intelligence, from my wars in heaven
My superior intellect and knowledge stem from my participation in celestial battles.


The Lord is my Shepherd, born again
I embrace my role as a follower of God, experiencing rebirth and spiritual renewal.


Draw my weapon, days of longing
I prepare myself for battles, driven by a desire that has been building up for a long time.


Strong within, over grave that's storming
Despite facing challenges and turmoil, I maintain inner strength and rise above the difficulties.


I descend and sit in my throne
I lower myself and assume my rightful place of power and authority.


Out of hells catacomb, the ladder of stones
Emerging from the depths of darkness and chaos, I ascend through the symbolic ladder made of stones.


The castle, I prepare my rhythm and poems
Like a fortified castle, I craft and refine my poetic artistry.


Take off these chains, Priest speaks 700 names
I liberate myself from societal restrictions, using my voice to recite an extensive list of names and narratives.


No one is the same, until redemption
Each person is unique and will only find true unity and redemption through their own individual journey.


My rhyme concealment till the time of revealing
I hide the true depth and meaning of my lyrics until the appropriate moment when their significance is unveiled.


Intertwine, smell the hemp scent
My verses seamlessly intertwine, and as you listen, you can perceive the intoxicating aroma of creativity.


Smoke the weed that's growing in my thoughts
Delve into my imaginative mind and experience the cannabis-like growth of ideas and inspiration.


I stand next to the Pale Horse
Metaphorically, I align myself with the figure of Death, symbolized by the Pale Horse.


The captive emcee, the sleeping prophet
I am an imprisoned emcee, metaphorically held captive, yet I possess the potential to awaken and prophesy through my music.


Rappers forcing the end, calling on the comet
Other rappers are hastening their own demise by pursuing destructive paths, similar to summoning a cosmic disaster.


Rhymes are atomic from out of God's department
My lyrics are explosive and powerful, originating from the divine realm of God's creation.


Topic, my head is the cave of full winds
My thoughts are constantly swirling and turbulent, like a cave filled with gusts of wind.


The plague, I draw with the pen
Through my writing instrument, I unleash the devastating impact of a plague or epidemic.


Armaged' I saw with my lens
I witness and perceive the apocalyptic battle of Armageddon through my metaphorical lens.


I stand in front of you all
I confidently and boldly present myself to the audience.


Divided by a Red Sea walls
Symbolically, our separation is reminiscent of the biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea with walls of water.


Look ahead I see shores
As I gaze forward, I envision new possibilities and future destinations.


Walter Reed, peace, I endure
Despite facing challenges and hardships, I persevere and maintain a sense of inner peace, reminiscent of the Walter Reed Medical Center's mission.


There, where there's no vacant place or an empty place
In that realm or state, there is no room for emptiness or vacancy, only fulfillment and abundance.


Gases avoid, I started with the one thought asteroid
Negative energies and influences steer clear of me because I originated from a single powerful and focused idea, like an asteroid.


Eye lids open up, solar flux, burdens uncoiled
My eyes widen, revealing an intense brightness akin to the sun's energy, as the weight and troubles that burdened me are released and unwound.


In this formless mind, the asteroids erupt
Within my abstract and unbounded mind, creative ideas and inspirations burst forth like erupting asteroids.


The small rocks blew up into dust
Even the smallest fragments of my thoughts and ideas have the potential to expand and disintegrate into a cosmic dust of significance.


I said to my son, my son said to me
During a conversation with my son, we exchanged thoughts and ideas.


That we gather my beam, behold I am the three
Together, we collect and unite our creative energy, recognizing that I am a representation of the Holy Trinity.


Trinity, the words said to myself, let us form a rhyme
As the divine Trinity, my inner being acknowledges the need to create a poetic expression.


My spirit moved across my mind
Inspired by a higher spiritual force, my creativity flows and spreads throughout my thoughts and consciousness.


We debated for days with wordplays
My internal dialogue engaged in lengthy discussions and linguistic battles within the realm of wordplay.


And the word became flesh when I entered the text
My ideas and thoughts materialize into tangible form once I incorporate them into my written text.


Enter my page thru no sex
Readers enter my written work without experiencing a physical act of intimacy, but instead through intellectual and emotional connection.


The rap conception, immaculate
The creation of rap itself was a pure and immaculate conception, similar to the miraculous birth of Jesus.


My rap's to die for, the lost lessons
My rap music is so exquisite that it is worth sacrificing everything for, as it contains valuable teachings that have been forgotten.


Crucified the rhyme, to rise in three minutes
I metaphorically crucify and sacrifice the rhymes I create, but they resurrect and become powerful in just three minutes of performance.


A new sentence was invented
Through my lyricism and poetic prowess, I introduce innovative and groundbreaking expressions and ideas.


My rap's adventure is endless
My rap music represents an ongoing and boundless journey filled with excitement and exploration.


My poetry is strong, my art's pure
My poetic creations possess strength and depth, and my artistry remains untainted and authentic.


But my heart and my rap is relentless
I am unwavering and persistent in my passion and dedication, both in my heart and through my rap music.


Not to get religious but these rhymes are pictures
Although I don't intend to be overly religious, my rhymes serve as vivid and illustrative portrayals of ideas and experiences.


Vivid as Black August or historical scriptures
My rhymes are as vivid and impactful as the historical events and religious texts that carry deep significance, such as Black August or scriptures.


For listeners and visionist
My music appeals to both those who listen intently and those who possess a visionary perspective.


From the carving of the rhymes talk
Taking inspiration from ancient carvings and inscriptions, my rhymes are carefully crafted and carry weighty meaning.


Awakens an ancient force
Through my words and artistry, I rouse a dormant and powerful force from the past.


Imprisoned in my poem's source
I hold within my poetry's essence a captive and suppressed energy waiting to be released.


Zone, no limit in the realms of thought
In the realm of thought, there are no constraints or boundaries, allowing for limitless exploration and creation.


Unborns must die
Old ideas and concepts need to perish in order for new and innovative ones to emerge.


Loosen up the saddle of the ghost horse galloping in the sky
I encourage the release of constraints and limitations, represented by the ghostly horse that freely roams the skies.


Divinity track lucky seven, infinity's back
My path embodies a divine journey, which holds luck and fortune associated with the number seven, as well as the eternal nature of infinity.


God code's been broke, now his memory's zapped
I have deciphered and understood the divine code, resulting in the loss or oblivion of God's memory.




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Rosoro 1980

Goddammit!! His flow is serious!!!!

The traveler

might be the greatest rap lyrical song ever heard

Poetics

Hearin this track causes me to strongly reminisce on the "We Will Survive" lyrics from Nas' "I Am" LP. To conclude the second, which was dedicated to the Notorious B.I.G., he stated, "You can't kill nothing that's "Ready To Die"/ you was like God to us in the form of Allah". After hearin the lyrics to this methodical masterpiece, one can't help havin the same sentiments when it comes to KP's work... a monument of lyrical array.

Essential Elements

Solomon*

Essential Elements

@Poetics check out solimin childs another affiliate of wu that goes deep with his pen game

Poetics

@Essential Elements Agreed, heard so much since posting this over 10 years ago.

Essential Elements

Facts, but that song aint as deep as this. Check out "amongst kingz" by Nas thats one of his joints that echoes this sentiment

Mustang Sally

poetryselite both songs 🔥🔥😌

Michael Kennel

"LEGACY SONG"! 💪💪🏋️‍♀️

Rosoro 1980

Priest is the greatest mic ever to touch the mic.

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