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.
Wisdom )
Killah Priest Lyrics
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You are the love of my life
You are the love in my life my life
You are the love in my life in my life
You are the love in my life my life
With God control I take a photo of the globe
Like a space probe let your tape roll to roll
My ways of life shine purple rays of light
Ways that are right take long days and night
Then I enter wind there's no interfere
No sense of care tense at the prayer
Then we exalt like ci-ties of Leba-nese
Drop with heaven-ness, must be heaven sent
Left with evidence, ever since you left
Seventh prince, and the pleasant scent of sweet smells
Exhale, I'm as deep as a well
Watch Priest prevail by fear and love
Lifts off through the air like a dove above
The star circuits, where Allah is perfect
It lies like an olive tree, woman follow me
Through the galazies, just acknowledge me
We'll walk the calorie across the Sea of Galilee
I give you rubies, for your beauty, you look
As fine as jewelry, I chose the finest your highness
I chose the finest your highness
You see my instructions, are not silver
In knowledge forever then choice gold
For wisdom is better than rubies
And all the things that may be desired
Are not to be compared to it
Our wisdom, will dwell with punics
You're my one and only, during our holy matrimony
Attract my homies, subtract the phonies
What it manifold, make a man explode
Love episode, give me rest when I'm old
So clear and unbefouled, plus runnin wild
Caught you as a child, brought you under clouds
Never earthquakes when I'm home from work late
Never forget your birthdate, I love you
Damn your understandin have me hunger like a famine
Prepare for landin.. for landin.. for landin..
Abortin the River Jordan like a RZA recordin
4th Disciple, bring forth the cycle
Or a tidal wave, it's like a B.I.B.L.E. page
The lyrics of “Wisdom” by Killah Priest seem to be about his journey of discovery and devotion to God, and how his love for God is intertwined with the love of his life. The song starts with Priest explaining that he takes pictures of the globe with God in control, with the intent to document his journey. He compares his journey to that of a space probe, allowing his tape to roll on and on. He believes that his ways of life shine with purple rays of light, and knows that the right way takes long days and nights. He enters a prayer mode where nothing interferes with his thoughts, and he can focus on his connection with God. He then exalts like the cities of Lebanese, and feels a sense of connection to heaven.
Further, Priest also talks about his love for his wife, who is the love of his life, and how they walk together through the galaxies acknowledging God. He gives her rubies, and acknowledges her beauty as fine as jewelry. He believes that his instructions and knowledge are not just materialistic, but goes beyond silver and gold. He believes that true wisdom comes from God and is better than rubies, and all materialistic things that we may desire are not comparable to it. Lastly, he thanks his wife for being his one and only during their holy matrimony, always supporting him when he is in need and subtracting the phonies from his life.
Overall, the song seems to be about Priest’s journey of faith and love, how he finds his connection with God and how the love of his life helps him stay grounded while exploring the vast possibilities of the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Love of my life
Addressing a loved one with affection and devotion
You are the love of my life
Expressing that the loved one is the center of their affections
You are the love in my life my life
Reinforcing that the loved one is integral to their life
You are the love in my life in my life
Emphasizing how important the loved one is to them
You are the love in my life my life
Repeating the importance of the loved one
With God control I take a photo of the globe
Acknowledging God's power and control but also being able to capture the world's beauty
Like a space probe let your tape roll to roll
Encouraging the listener to keep observing and learning from the world
My ways of life shine purple rays of light
The person lives a righteous and bright life
Ways that are right take long days and night
Living righteously takes dedication and hard work
Then I enter wind there's no interfere
Finding inner peace and solace
No sense of care tense at the prayer
Being fully focused and serious during prayer
Then we exalt like ci-ties of Leba-nese
Celebrating life and its beauty
Drop with heaven-ness, must be heaven sent
Experiencing divine blessings and grace
Left with evidence, ever since you left
Reflecting on the impact of a person's presence in their life
Seventh prince, and the pleasant scent of sweet smells
Referencing a person with royal attributes and positive qualities
Exhale, I'm as deep as a well
Expressing a strong sense of self and introspection
Watch Priest prevail by fear and love
Encouraging others to follow a righteous path through love and respect for God
Lifts off through the air like a dove above
Experiencing peace and liberation
The star circuits, where Allah is perfect
Acknowledging God's perfection and majesty in the universe
It lies like an olive tree, woman follow me
Inviting people to follow where God leads, relating to an olive tree as a symbol of peace and prosperity
Through the galazies, just acknowledge me
Encouraging people to trust and follow God's lead across the universe
We'll walk the calorie across the Sea of Galilee
Taking a religious journey across significant places
I give you rubies, for your beauty, you look as fine as jewelry
Complimenting and valuing the loved one's beauty
I chose the finest your highness
Expressing devotion, honor, and respect to the loved one
You see my instructions are not silver
Implying that true wisdom and knowledge are priceless
In knowledge forever, then choice gold
Valuing wisdom and knowledge above all
For wisdom is better than rubies
Stressing the importance and value of wisdom
And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it
Comparing wisdom to other desires to show its superiority
Our wisdom will dwell with punics
Wisdom is held high even after one has passed
You're my one and only, during our holy matrimony
Expressing the importance and commitment to the loved one during marriage
Attract my homies, subtract the phonies
Inviting authentic and truthful people into one's life and avoiding the fake ones
What it manifold, make a man explode
Experiencing and exploring different aspects of life can be overwhelming
Love episode, give me rest when I'm old
Love can bring peace and comfort as one ages
So clear and unbefouled, plus runnin' wild
Living free and untainted, yet with a clear sense of self and purpose
Caught you as a child, brought you under clouds
Guiding and protecting someone throughout their life
Never earthquakes when I'm home from work late
Promising stability and safety in one's presence
Never forget your birthdate, I love you
Expressing love and devotion with a promise to always remember the loved one's special day
Damn your understandin' have me hunger like a famine
Being so impressed with the loved one's understanding that it brings about a strong emotional hunger for more
Prepare for landin'... for landin'... for landin'
Anticipating and preparing for an important event, possibly with a religious connotation
Abortin' the River Jordan like a RZA recordin'
An analogy to music production to signify the commitment to a creative endeavor
4th Disciple, bring forth the cycle
Referencing a specific person, asking them to continue with their creative output
Or a tidal wave, it's like a B.I.B.L.E. page
Evoking the power and significance of a Biblical verse or passage
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAURA REED
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on From Then Till Now
In Palestine there would drink Ballentine
A poetic description of happiness and abundance
in pallestine Now we drink ballantine. ballantine ale is a mat liquor usually sold in cans with xxx on it. the song is from then till now. imost lines are comparisons. iono who translated this one of the most poetic songs ever written, reminds me of khalil gibrans writings
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on From Then Till Now
We used to sing songs, upon Mount Hebron
The past was filled with beautiful moments and music
We was the wisest and the richest, now we turn to snitches
The community used to be respected and honorable, but now they resort to snitching to survive
you skipped one of the most poetic lines ever written in hip hop music "how does gold turn to bronze? how does gold turn to bronze?"
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on From Then Till Now
now we step in precincts for your ebony prince
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on From Then Till Now
the moments intense for her to step into my white tent.