Reflections
Killah Priest & Chief Kamachi Lyrics

Yeah, Priesthood kamachi whadup?
Greetings, it's Killah Priest and Chief Kamachi, acknowledging each other and starting the song with enthusiasm.

We doing it again
We are collaborating on a new song, repeating the success we've had in the past.

Put your Good Hands together good morning!
Let's show appreciation and start the day positively by applauding together.

The Heavy Mental is a experience
The album 'The Heavy Mental' provides a deep and profound journey for the listeners.

Many witnessed it at 12
A significant number of people were exposed to the album at a young age, around twelve years old.

I experiment wit sentences
I creatively explore and play with different sentence structures and arrangements in my lyrics.

Containing toxic flows
My lyrical delivery and content have a potent and intoxicating effect on the audience.

If I drop it - it explodes
When I release my music, it creates a powerful impact and generates a lot of attention.

Cooking up pots of gold, the impossible
I am creating something valuable and precious, defying the odds and achieving what seems impossible.

I would camp at my plant
I would dedicate myself and stay focused on my musical career, nurturing and cultivating it like a campsite.

Lock down my pad with clamps beneath bright lamps
I secure my creative space, installing strong supports and bright lights to enhance my writing process.

I would write too advance
My lyrical skills and style would progress and evolve to a highly advanced level.

Spit my style up in two parts
I express my artistic essence in two distinct styles, representing my Southern and Northern influences.

First the Southern technique came from heart
I developed my Southern-inspired rap technique with genuine emotion and passion.

My Northern style was more dark
My Northern-influenced rap style had a darker and more introspective tone.

Some books was lost
There were instances where my knowledge and teachings were not properly passed on or preserved.

Techniques were picked up by an immature source
Inexperienced individuals acquired and learned from my techniques without fully understanding or appreciating them.

So I developed the third strike
In response, I created a new, unique technique that hadn't been heard before.

Neva heard on the mic
My innovative third strike technique had never been witnessed in the realm of rap.

Only if I felt you deserved the light
I would only showcase and share my third strike technique with those I believed genuinely deserved recognition and attention.

And GZA told 'em - 'I was a comet approaching'
GZA, another influential rapper, compared my rise in the rap scene to a rapidly approaching comet, symbolizing my impending success.

Pray, he at the ocean due to weak promotion
GZA expresses his hope that I, despite receiving insufficient promotion, can still make a significant impact in the industry.

And I did but it caused tidalwaves
My music, despite being underestimated, created massive waves of influence and impact.

After that song BIBLE played
Following the release of that particular song, titled 'BIBLE,' my popularity and recognition grew even further.

I quenched my thirst wit The 'Liquid Swords'
I satisfied my creative and artistic desires by immersing myself in the influential album 'Liquid Swords' by RZA.

The first time it was sweet
My initial encounter with 'Liquid Swords' brought me great pleasure and contentment.

RZA said 'give 'em more'
Encouraged by RZA, one of the pioneers in rap, to continue delivering exceptional music and content.

Wisdom poured in a class by myself
I possessed a deep well of wisdom and insight, standing out among my peers as unique and unmatched.

So I asked no one for help
Confident in my abilities, I relied solely on my own talents and skills, not seeking assistance or guidance from others.

So he can cheat on the test
Rather than resorting to dishonest tactics, I preferred to face the challenges and tests of life with integrity and integrity alone.

I would just beat on my desk
To relieve stress and frustration, I would rhythmically tap on my desk, using it as a form of expression and release.

A couple albums later - the Youth fountain found favor
After releasing a few more albums, I gained significant popularity and success, particularly among the younger generation.

Now he doesn't have to speak to paparazzi
Due to my elevated status, I no longer feel obligated to engage with or respond to intrusive paparazzi.

Priest and his posse
Referring to myself, Killah Priest, and my loyal group of supporters and collaborators.

Toast the good time wit Chief Kamachi
Celebrating the enjoyable moments and experiences shared with Chief Kamachi by raising a toast.

Yeah! There I go
An exclamation acknowledging my presence and involvement in the song.

Uh, it's a lil history right there
Acknowledging the significance and historical value embedded within the lyrics and content of the song.

For everybody coming up
These lyrics serve as inspiration and guidance for aspiring artists and individuals making their way in life.

Gotta write it down
Underlining the importance of documenting and preserving these valuable insights.

Record it in the scribes you know!
Encouraging listeners to record and retain this knowledge, just like ancient scribes who diligently recorded important information.

Twenty years since I did my first demo tape
Reflecting on the passage of time, it has been two decades since I recorded my initial demo tape.

Love to hear my voice on the instrumental break
Expressing a fondness for listening to my own voice during the moments of instrumental breaks in songs.

Messiah's word will reach a monumental state
Asserting that the profound messages delivered through my music will have a lasting and significant impact.

Two scraped up tape decks trying to innovate
In the early days, I used two worn-out tape decks in an attempt to be innovative and push the boundaries of music production.

His DJ broke, cutting on a dinner plate
Due to limited resources, my DJ improvised by using a dinner plate as a makeshift turntable for scratching and mixing.

In the mirror, wore your favorite rapper super hero cape
Imagining oneself as a superhero, wearing the metaphorical cape of a beloved rapper or artist.

Knew the words to 'Raw', thought I was Big Daddy
Having memorized the lyrics to 'Raw' by Big Daddy Kane, I felt a sense of connection and identification with him.

Microphone Fiend didn't know the shit had me
As a passionate fan of Eric B. & Rakim's 'Microphone Fiend' song, I was unaware of how deeply it resonated with me.

In every talent show I wanted it next
Participating in talent shows, my ambition was to be the next standout performer, craving recognition and success.

Back in Philly the top group was 100X
During my time in Philadelphia, the most influential and successful rap group in the area was known as 100X.

I said I'd invent, study and want to perplex
I made a commitment to invent new styles, diligently study, and strive to captivate and puzzle the audience with my music.

Me & Priest Friday classic, What's coming next?
Referring to a classic collaboration between Chief Kamachi and myself on a Friday, creating anticipation and excitement for future projects.

We in the history books for bringing out the misery looks
Acknowledging our significant contribution to the history of rap music by addressing and highlighting themes of hardship and struggle.

Wise ancient mystery crooks
Describing ourselves as clever and enigmatic figures, drawing inspiration from ancient wisdom and knowledge.

Yeah, uh, yeah
Reiterating our presence and participation in the song.

Chief Kamachi & Killah Priest
Identifying ourselves, Chief Kamachi and Killah Priest, as the artists behind the song.

Know'I'm'saying juJu Mob, G-Sciples
Acknowledging our affiliations and connections with the juJu Mob and G-Sciples, emphasizing our unity and collective identity.