Osirus Eyes
Killah Priest Lyrics

Yeah, speak now son, Priesthood Records
Introducing himself as a representative of Priesthood Records and encouraging listeners to speak up and listen.

What ya niggaz want? Go get your sets
Asking what the audience desires and encouraging them to assert themselves.

Make ya pussies want load up my tec
Boasting about toughness and encouraging others to be fearless.

Attacks like Lions, go straight at the neck
Promoting bold and aggressive behavior like a lion attacking its prey.

Hyena niggaz down, my paws on their chest
Dominating opponents like a hyena and placing his foot on their chest as a sign of superiority.

Show you canines before we tear in your flesh
Displaying his teeth before attacking like a wild animal.

Breathing down your face son I can taste your death
Confronting opponents with a sense of impending death.

I know you're scared now nigga I see the sweat
Sensing and enjoying the fear of adversaries.

Razor-sharp teeth come close like Gillette
Comparing himself to a razor blade that can cut through any opponent.

I Return like the Prodigal Sunn
Returning with a triumphant and impactful style like the famous biblical story.

Ya could rest our argue is done
Asserting his dominance so that there are no opportunities for argument or disagreement.

Rappers scared they're marveled I've come
Instilling fear in his fellow rappers due to his exceptional abilities and style.

Problem one; I could see why I'm startling some
Acknowledging that his intimidating demeanor might frighten some individuals.

Because I come in peace while my apostles have guns
Explaining that while he himself is peaceful, his followers are armed and ready for any threats.

("Son of man is his glory with revolvers to lungs")
Quoting a Bible verse that describes a glorious person and their armed followers.

Now stand still, witness the god while I rob you for funds
Forcing the listener to witness his supreme power while also making jokes about robbing them of money.

I must say - ("Priest spits with a remarkable tongue")
Praising himself for his exceptional rap style.

Now let us see with deep flows the Masada has brung
Referring to the Masada, a historic fortress, as a metaphor for his deep and impactful music.

Right before I get in my zone, I sit in my throne
Describing his ritual of sitting and preparing himself mentally for the performance ahead.

Then I lounge, one foot pivot, while I'm spitting my poem
Describing his relaxed but confident stance while delivering his poetic lyrics.

My poetry so vivid it was written in stones
Imagery so powerful that it seemingly has been etched into stone tablets for eternity.

They say "Priest some sort of mystique; he speaks wisdom of unknown"
People admire his otherworldly and wise lyrics.

I'm the poet blindfolded, my queen's palms cover my ears
Drawing on imagery of being blindfolded and protected by a queen while writing to highlight his unique and unconventional creative process.

So when I wrote this intuition was there
Explaining that his creativity comes from a deep sense of intuition and inner wisdom.

My brain's a replica of Mecca
Comparing his mind to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

My mind holds the secrets to Egypt
Boasting that he holds the deep knowledge of ancient Egypt in his head.

But however, I stay on some street shit
Despite his otherworldly creativity and wisdom, he remains grounded and connected to urban culture.

I write the scrolls on a hundred skulls
Describing the violent and raw nature of his lyrics with vivid imagery.

My cunning flow's stunning
Boasting about his exceptional rapping ability and the impact it has on listeners.

Is like you're blunt, it has you under control
Comparing his music to a mind-altering drug that controls the listener's thoughts and emotions.

Mumbling, to yourself while I'm confronting your soul
Exposing the vulnerability and powerlessness of listeners while he confronts them with his lyrics.

Priest the deity, meant to crumble the globe
Boasting about his godlike status and his potential to impact the entire world.

Behold a flow out of this world, throwing dollars at girls
Describing his exceptional rapping flow and the luxuries he can afford as a successful rapper.

Sliding on poles, to diamonds and pearls
Indulging in the extravagance and glamour that comes with success.

Aligning of the Stars, Priest be Osirus rhyming
Comparing himself to the god Osiris and the powerful alignment of celestial bodies.

My eyelids marked around with black chalk
Describing his intense appearance with mythical and spiritual imagery.

Like Nas on his album cover I Am...
Comparing himself to fellow rapper Nas and his iconic album cover.

Like Malcolm my brothers, let's take a stand
Invoking the legacy and spirit of Malcolm X to inspire his listeners to action.

("Teacher, teacher"), The Angel came forth
Introducing a spoken section of the song in which an angel speaks to the listener.

("Tell us more"), Said "Say this to the people"
Instructing the artist to share a message from the angel with the audience.

I write street archives with deep dark eyes
Describing his lyrics as historical accounts of inner city life with a sense of depth and emotion.

My meek hard cries, when I see the murders beneath God's skies
Expressing his sadness and grief at the violent and senseless murders that occur in his community.

I recorded lose the disc but we keep hard drives
Acknowledging that some of his recordings may have been lost or forgotten, but they still survive on hard drives that preserve his legacy.

Ask Dreddy, after the flow; show you where bodies are buried
Referring to a fellow rapper who knows the details of the struggles of the urban lifestyle.

Worries cover the face of Reverend Jesse
Using the image of Reverend Jesse Jackson to warn of the many struggles and obstacles facing the black community.

Just hold steady, 'bout to drop something old but heavy
Preparing listeners for an introspective and weighty message.

Ready, before this rap all I knew was wrapping the grams
Revealing his past as a drug dealer before dedicating himself to music.

Only tracks unknown were the tracks in the arms of Sam
Using a pun to describe the only tracks he knew before music, those in the arms of a drug dealer named Sam.

Nigga arm was like a pin cushion
Further describing the drug dealer's physical appearance with a vivid metaphor.

Y'all just starting but I've been Brooklyn
Reminding listeners that he is a longtime resident and expert on the streets of Brooklyn.

Central booking in '91, in the pens with hoodlums
Describing a time when he was incarcerated and forced to spend time with dangerous criminals.

I sit still like I'm Teddy Pendergrass
Drawing on the image of Teddy Pendergrass to describe his calm and collected demeanor while performing.

What picture should I grab?
Asking a rhetorical question about which image he should evoke to convey his message.

My rhymes is like his portal I can see in the past
Suggesting that his lyrics have the power to transport listeners through time and history.

Some say I'm immortal, dark skinned with the staff
Describing himself with mythical and spiritual imagery to suggest his lasting impact and continued presence in the world.

Its real Hip-Hop let me explain something to y'all
Asserting that his music is a genuine embodiment of the true spirit of hip-hop.

This is real Hip-Hop man, y'all been raised off of that bullshit
Critiquing the current state of commercialized hip-hop and reminding listeners of what real hip-hop is.

That Offering, that giving, you'know'what'I'mean?
Referencing the idea of offering and giving in hip-hop culture as a way of showing respect and mutual support.

Here y'all could have it, it's for you, uh
Offering his music and message to listeners as a gift.