The Professional
Killah Priest Lyrics

In hip hop I'm a pro fessional
Killah Priest is an experienced and skilled rapper who is confident in his abilities.

no questions asked better check my jewels
Killah Priest has achieved success and wealth through his talent and hard work.

from 98 to 2G's I rule
Killah Priest has been at the top of the rap game since the late 1990s and continues to dominate in the 2000s.

Killah Priest The Professional..
Killah Priest identifies himself as a professional rapper who takes his craft seriously.

I build lyrics like a monument
Killah Priest's lyrics are crafted with care and are meant to be long-lasting and impactful.

most dominant I drop bombs with common sense
Killah Priest is a powerful rapper who combines clever wordplay and intelligence to create impactful rhymes.

the inipatant scientist a perfectionist
Killah Priest is meticulous in his approach to creating music, and identifies himself as both an experimental and perfectionistic artist.

a lyrical specialist..
Killah Priest views himself as an expert in rap lyrics and takes pride in his abilities as a wordsmith.

most affectionate most merciful
Although he is a skilled rapper, Killah Priest is also empathetic and compassionate towards others.

towards a fool a thirst for jewels you know the rules
Despite his kindness, Killah Priest is aware of the dangers of greed and knows that in the rap game, success is often measured by material possessions.

migrates beats efficient, holy as a baby Krishnan
Killah Priest's music is powerful and transformative, and can transport listeners to another place or state of mind.

pure as the river ?
Killah Priest's music is untainted and uncorrupted by outside influences.

once the words are spoken, heavens open
When Killah Priest raps, he creates a spiritual connection that reaches the divine.

blow the smoke off the graphics
Killah Priest is able to cut through the superficial aspects of rap music to reveal its deeper meanings and messages.

rub the tablet, kissed the Earth, I inhabit
Killah Priest is connected to the earth and its history, and uses this connection to create his music.

'cause the bastards, that been grafted
Killah Priest is critical of the rap industry and its tendency to promote superficiality over substance.

through his maggots
Killah Priest sees the negative elements of the rap game as parasitic, and capable of infecting and corrupting the industry as a whole.

I rocked the lord's silk fabrics
Killah Priest's success in the rap game is a result of his faith and connection to spiritual energies.

I rest on the holy Sabbath
Killah Priest honors his religious beliefs by taking time to rest and reflect on the Sabbath.

I have a warrant, for all devils laying dormant
Killah Priest is unrelenting in his quest to combat negative forces and ideologies in the rap game.

I arrive to cause torment, dark heavens, begins forming
Killah Priest's music is powerful enough to evoke cosmic forces and change.

start brain-storming, invite you in my office
Killah Priest is always looking for new ideas and collaborations, and is inviting others into his creative space.

my face begin to metamorphous, I go from gorgeous
Killah Priest's physical appearance may change as he becomes more immersed in his music and the creative process.

into a fucking tyrannosaurus, scenery is now prehistoric
Killah Priest is a powerful force in the rap game, capable of destroying other rappers and changing the landscape of the industry.

I'm kicking deadly rhymes with no chorus
Killah Priest's lyrics are powerful enough to stand on their own without the need for a catchy chorus or hook.

lyrics hovers like flying saucers
Killah Priest's raps are ethereal and otherworldly.

niggas turning to alcoholics, staring up into orbit
Killah Priest is critical of the rap industry's influence on young people and the negative impact it can have on their lives.

showing all teeth like a walrus, began running through the forest
Killah Priest's music can be powerful and transformative, capable of influencing the behavior of listeners.

lyrics coming with deadly forces..
Killah Priest's raps are powerful and impactful, capable of changing the world.

The greatest lyricist known to man, or mankind
Killah Priest is not only a skilled rapper, but a master of his craft who has achieved legendary status.

stage host or landmine, come and heal before this ?
Killah Priest is able to use his music to both entertain and inform listeners, and invites them to share in his spiritual journey.

drop a freestyle until I'm old and se-nile
Killah Priest intends to keep rapping for as long as he lives, and sees his talent as something that will endure even into old age.

killings have a brother in the P now, I'm a murderer
Killah Priest sees himself as capable of delivering fatal blows to other rappers and their careers.

to a lyrical burglar, I hit um' in the jugular
Killah Priest is unrelenting in his pursuit of excellence in his music, and will not allow others to plagiarize his work.

I snuff ya, handcuff ya, then I smother ya
Killah Priest will use any means necessary to eliminate competition and stay on top of the rap game.

I battle rappers by the billions
Killah Priest is not afraid to take on other rappers, no matter how many there are.

I battle old folks and small children
Killah Priest sees his music as something that can appeal to people of all ages, and is capable of entertaining and engaging listeners of all backgrounds.

soldiers and civilians, I take on states and countries
Killah Priest is fearless in his pursuit of making impactful music that will resonate across geographic and cultural boundaries.

I stay hungry, a predator, I bring it to ya on the regular
Killah Priest is constantly pushing himself to create new and powerful music that will continue to captivate his fans.

I give you static like a cellular with dead batteries
Killah Priest's music is powerful and full of energy, and is capable of disrupting the status quo.

fuck up ya head like a cavity..
Killah Priest's lyrics are powerful enough to cause listeners to question their own beliefs and values.

Killah Priest The Professional..
Killah Priest reiterates that he is a highly-skilled and experienced rapper who takes his craft seriously.

Y'all better learn
Killah Priest is warning other rappers that they need to step up their game or risk being left behind.

Killah Priest The Professional.. (King Mu'tazila)
Killah Priest is identifying himself with King Mu'tazila, a theologian who championed the use of reason over tradition in Islamic philosophy.

Killah Priest The Professional.. (Maccabees)
Killah Priest is identifying himself with the Maccabees, a Jewish rebel group that fought for religious freedom against Greek oppression.

I have written this for you my son, wherever you are
The sample at the end of the song is a father's message to his son, and is intended to be passed down through generations.

and for your children, and your children's children
The message is intended to have a lasting legacy and will continue to be relevant to future generations.

it's a poor legacy, but it's all I have..
The father acknowledges that the message he is leaving behind may not be impressive or flashy, but it is what he has to offer and is important nonetheless.