Night Hawk
Killah Priest Lyrics

Emcees will have nightmares about the God right here
The rapper is so skilled that other emcees will be intimidated by his abilities and the nightmares he will give them.

Flights of stairs runnin' recurrin', he's comin'
The rapper is on his way and ascending stairs to meet his enemies or next challenge.

Concussions, consumptions, combustion's
Actions like hitting someone or destroying something will ensue violently or end up in an extreme way.

Your head bussin', lead clutchin'
The person who hears this warning should know they will get hurt and the rapper will be holding a weapon.

You're dead fucka, I got the bread to cover
The rapper has enough money to pay for the funeral of whoever he kills.

I'll have an emcee morgue
The number of dead emcees by the rapper will be significant enough to have its own morgue.

Step inside the fog
Entering the dangerous situation or zone where the rapper resides.

Many died tryna understand my dialogue
Those who sought to understand the rapper's message or lyrics have passed away while attempting to do so.

Side parks, write a blog
People who are not involved in the dangers of the rapper will write about him from the safety of their own space.

I'll be oblige to applaud with the machine gun for fun
The rapper will reward admirers with gunfire as a casual gesture.

Priest the Alfred Hitchcock of Hip-Hop
Just like Alfred Hitchcock was to Horror movies, the rapper is like him for Hip-Hop, making music that has a darker theme or message.

Since BIG-Pac, I'm the big shot
The rapper has become the top or the biggest name in Hip-Hop since the deaths of Biggie and Tupac.

Stamina for Pamela or Kid Rock
The rapper has the energy to perform all night, just like performers such as Pamela Anderson or Kid Rock.

Empty clips out on ya plot
Shooting multiple bullets, enough to empty the clip, at the enemy of the rapper.

Lift the glock, rob you and yours for your wrist watch
The rapper will rob people of their watches, taking away their time, and leaving them with nothing.

Peoples rock Eight-off jackets
People in the rapper's circle wear jackets with the Eight-off brand name on them.

Sawed-off ratchets, haul y'all in caskets
The rapper's weapon of choice is a sawed-off ratchet which will lead to many of his enemies dying and being buried in coffins.

Shout out to Adolf the assassin
The rapper is acknowledging the historical figure and the association of Nazis with death and violence.

You maggots, rock with a Messiah faction
The rapper's followers are seen as a group of people who are clinging to something that doesn't exist, much like maggots. They view the rapper as a savior-like figure and their leader.

Holy of Holies is up next
The next thing that is coming up or the biggest thing is going to happen.

Rim on deck, my pen put y'all to death
The rapper has a lot of money and a pen that is capable of hurting people by writing about them.

But this will be more spiritual than somethin' lyrical
This is meant to be more than just rhyming words together. It's about reaching people on a spiritual level.

[Chorus: x2]
The repeating chorus highlights the threat the rapper poses and the fact that there will be consequences for those who mess around.

Niggas talk and run their mouth till the Hawk come out
People will talk badly about others until the consequences of their actions catch up with them.

Let me show you what New York's about
The rapper is proud of his roots and intends to give everyone a taste of what it's like where he comes from.

Let me show you what Brooklyn's about
Brooklyn is the specific place that the rapper is from, and he is proud of the reputation that he and his community have earned.

Let me show you why this hook's in ya mouth
The hook metaphorically represents the control and authority the rapper has over people through his words and actions.

Keep fuckin', I'm a do somethin'
If people keep pushing the rapper, he will act violently.

Killers in the street, dealers in their beef
The streets are dangerous, and people who are involved in illegal activities often end up fighting with each other.

Niggas squeeze triggers
People are quick to shoot others when feeling threatened or disrespected.

'Fore heat makin' brief niggas could eat quicker
Before someone is killed, they may try to resolve the conflict to ensure that they do not starve to death.

Ambulance truck pull up, niggas try and glance
After someone gets hurt, people will try to see what happened out of fear, curiosity or both.

"Damn, what the fuck, who got bucked? "
People are baffled and scared when someone gets shot or killed, and they do not know the reason for it.

Spend a dollar on the dutch, lit one up
People use drugs or cheap liquor to numb the pain of their everyday struggles.

While the goons post on the roof sittin' in the cut
Henchmen of the rapper are hiding or waiting in the shadows, keeping watch for the next enemy or target.

Ridiculous, chick is cluck for the roosters
Women are drawn to males who are successful, powerful or wealthy like their counterparts in the animal kingdom.

Ruthless shooters, use to die on corners
The people who will shoot or kill someone else probably expect the same fate themselves, leaving them with little hope for a better life.

Or shootin' hoop cause
People who have nothing to do usually play basketball on the streets to keep themselves entertained.

There ain't no leaders so there ain't no future
With a lack of leadership, people have no direction or guidance, leading to a poor outlook regarding what is to come in the future.

Plus all of his school teachers called him a loser
The rapper was looked down upon and disregarded as a person and student by his educators.

Apple Bottoms, Red Monkey
Women's clothing brands named after animals address the desire for clothes that will enhance a person's appearance.

Tap the bottles, spend money on the Timberland boots
Drinking and spending on clothing items will temporarily make the person feel good, although they do come at a cost.

At the dice game, the middle-men scoop all of the loot
When gambling, the people who will most benefit are the ones who are directing the action rather than those who are playing the game.

Gimme a cause to shoot, bitches with fat onions
The rapper needs a reason to shoot someone, and those with money or important connections are often the targets of such violence.

Thick lips, lemme hold somethin'
Women with full lips are often objects of male desire and are the focus of the artist's attention.

Cats with no doe frontin'
People who pretend to be rich and have no money are ridiculed and mocked by the rapper.

Niggas 18 or 36, life is a dirty bitch with crab
The lives of those between 18-36 can be difficult because they are trying to establish a career and life, and this phase can be bogged down with obstacles and challenges.

She picked out of her ass and threw it in the bucket
Crabs being picked out of dirty butt after sex is a disgusting image, but it is a metaphor for people who have been rejected and are of no use to the artist.

Fuck it
Used by the rapper to indicate that he has given up on something or that he has abandoned something that isn't working out.

I spaz out with the Mac out
The rapper's reaction when he becomes angry will become violent and he will pull out his weapon.

Get back out then I blackout till it's black out
After becoming angry, the rapper will retreat and his anger will turn into a violent attack until everything goes dark.

Then I pass out
The rapper will eventually lose consciousness when he becomes too angry or has exerted too much energy.

Fuckin' rappers, y'all assed out
Other rappers will fail and they will be left with nothing or very little to sustain them because they have not learned from the rapper's experiences.

Lyrically Walter Reed is the best
The rapper is claiming that he is the best rhymer when it comes to this genre of the Hip-Hop industry.

Fought emcees like they chess
The rapper has gone into battle against other emcees, looking at it like a chess game which requires strategic moves.

The fourth will squeeze on ya necks
The fourth method the rapper has to hurt you is to choke you.

Ultimately to your coffin bleedin' till your death
If the rapper decides to go that far, he will let the person bleed to their last breath and dies.

Paramedics kept, here's the record
The medical team can attest that the rapper is responsible for the injuries the person has sustained.

You tryna lead my people in your step?
The other person who is trying to influence the rapper's followers is out of line as he cannot lead them like the rapper can.

Nah son, leave those niggas alone
The artist does not want others trying to influence or take over his people.

Priest got us sewn, he in the zone
The rapper has his followers under his control and he is in command of the situation.

It's hard to hear y'all from his throne
Since he is in such a powerful position, the people beneath him or those who try to talk to him cannot be heard or unnoticed.

King of BK, ee-zay, best of Ra
The rapper is the most powerful figure in the Brooklyn area and is also among some of the most elite rappers in the Hip-Hop industry.

From outta Bed-Stuy into Best Buy
The rapper has successfully gone from the poor town of Bed-Stuy to the corporate life represented by a Best Buy.

How many emcees must I defeat?
The rapper has defeated many emcees, but feels like he has many more to take on before he proves his ultimate worthiness.

I let the lead fly, but not the lead that come from a bullet
The rapper lets his words and rhymes do the fighting, not actual bullets.

But the lead that I write in my footage, feel me?
The words and rhymes that he writes will become just as powerful and hurtful as someone being physically assaulted.