Killarmy released numerous singles from 1995 to 1997, including "Swinging Swords" and "Camouflage Ninjas" as well as the Sunz Of Man collaborations "Wake Up" and "Soldiers of Darkness". The album Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars was released in 1997 just after the release of the Wu-Tang Clan's second album, as well as a 12" single containing two tracks from the album, "Wu-Renegades" and "Clash of the Titans". Shortly after the group's manager General Wise was shot dead in Steubenville, but the group pressed on undeterred, appearing on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation and each making numerous appearances on other Wu-Tang projects from the Clansmen themselves and from other affiliates. The group's second album Dirty Weaponry was released in 1998 and the third, Fear, Love & War was released on September 11, 2001. In 2002, the group received some controversy following the Washington D.C. sniper attacks. On an episode of Tim Russert's Meet the Press, Russert and Montgomery County police chief Charles Moose stated that Killarmy influenced the shootings, and referenced a number of lyrics to support the claims. Despite the press attention, nothing materialized from the accusations. In 2002, Dom Pachino became the first group member to release a solo album, with Tera Iz Him. 9th Prince followed in 2003 with his solo debut Granddaddy Flow. ShoGun Assasson is rumored to be the next member to release a solo album.
5 Stars
Killarmy Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Master of all self-hate
Shaolin cipher heat, niggas
For my militant soldiers
Yeah, check it out
Yo, yo
Fiercely assault commands the volts
Explode in the air like lightning bolts
We rippin' out your spleen
At battlegrounds like the dense jungles of Phillipines
Drunk monk sip O.E. out the canteen
Men at war with guillotines
So far we all (?) Japanese
Troops not waiting
All you hear is bullets penetrating
Deep like the assassination that almost killed Reagan
War troops in army suits with spiked boots
Lyric proof brutes
Camouflage the haunted igloo
Eskimo commando
Dressed to kill in camo
Black Rambo
I civilize for ammo
Bulletproof parachutes
We motorate helicopters with green bags of loot
Bloodthirst heroes
After Vietnam he made the wheelchair
No fear
Warfare at its highest (?-mixed with Beretta 9's first line)
Yo, yo
I snatch up defeated troops in desert Tim boots
Camouflage like the sands I locate in Iran
For war be the issue
Elite crews and God jewels
Snipers on the rooftop watch out for the Pitbulls
Waited 'til sunsets and moving like ninjas
Camouflage masked avengers
Y'all niggas best surrender
We servicing your weapons we be the Armageddon
Killarmy bring on board this military acquisition
Your crew will take position on the seven seas mission
Beretta 9 be wild like (?-mixed with 9th Prince's first line)
<9th Prince-Chorus x 2>
Yo, 5 Star General giving killing orders
Militant assassins surround the headquarters
Let's go to war with break beats
My battleground is in the streets
Shogun
Samurai assassin the professional spectacle
Mental terrorist
Plant a time bomb in your ear
And hold your brain for hostage
Killarmy equipped with detonating swords
Captivate the crowd leave 'em praising the Lord
In the Asiatic War we chop heads off
Like General Monk and his swordsmen
The reason is burning season
My brothers is guilty of high treason
So I decapitate them
As they lay motionless bleeding on the canvas
I put away my weapon which is stainless
<9th Prince>
Yo, it's the 5 Star General
<9th Prince-Chorus x 2>
5 Star Generals, word up
Here's the non-carnivorous
Lyricist rhyming protagonist absorbing thoughts through my elements
Rip out your pancreas
Try to exit and get caught like a venereal disease
Niggas freeze before I sueeze
It's impossible to run when I'm done
Dom Pachino the son saving my universe now
Awaiting trial
Unidentified profile
Got you sewn like a textile
Lyrical navigator exploring different worlds
Mixelplick (?) style
Equipped with a vest
Killarmy vigilantes got MC's marked for death
Evil targets
Taking their lives like Grand Auto Theft
Then motivate like Dr. David Banner
Moving in bulletproof air crews with CB scanners
I channel
My life can never be a manual
Unpredicatable historical like a Greek oracle
Words pronunciated plural
And shot through my (?-over Masta Killa's first line)
Scinece is the study of all things
Knowledge their sword swing
Guns go off in the east wing
It's a blessing to deliver this lesson
Who's resting
You've been summons to awaken
A nation of sleeping giants who are clients to the devil civilization
Migration expands my plan to the maximum capacity
Nothing can hold me from launching out over the Earth then disperse
Ritual darkness niggas return
Unscathed and at ease and as you were
But the thought of not being able to breathe and leave these worldly
possessions
Have MC's fret to step in my direction
<9th Prince-Chorus x 2>
Word up, militant assassins
The song "5 Stars" by Killarmy portrays the military battle theme of the group. The lyrics describe a nightfall assault by commando teams on a palace, ripping out spleens with guillotines and bullets penetrating deep into war troops in army suits. The song depicts warfare at its highest, with kill orders being given by the 5 Star General and militant assassins surrounding the headquarters.
The intensity of the lyrics is compounded by the artist's description of their expertise in war tactics and weaponry. The group uses metaphors such as camouflage masked avengers, rooftop snipers watching out for pit bulls, and detonating swords equipped by Killarmy. The song also describes the mental and physical toll of war, with references to soldiers drinking O.E out of canteens to calm their nerves and soldiers returning from war injured or in wheelchairs.
Overall, "5 Stars" is an intense portrayal of the aggressive tactics used by Killarmy in military conflicts. It is a reminder of the horrors of war, with its themes of self-hate, death, and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
As night falls the commando's teams seize the palace
The soldiers take control of a strategic location under cover of darkness
Fiercely assault commands the volts
The soldiers attack with great intensity to intimidating effect
Explode in the air like lightning bolts
The soldiers use explosive force with great effect
We rippin' out your spleen
The soldiers are brutal and efficient in their attacks on the enemy
At battlegrounds like the dense jungles of Phillipines
The soldiers are battle-hardened and experienced in difficult terrain
Drunk monk sip O.E. out the canteen
The soldiers cope with the stress of battle by drinking alcohol
Men at war with guillotines
The soldiers are involved in a deadly conflict
So far we all (?) Japanese
The soldiers have a history of fighting against the Japanese in war
Troops not waiting
The soldiers do not hesitate to take action
All you hear is bullets penetrating
The sound of gunfire is all around them as they fight
Deep like the assassination that almost killed Reagan
The soldiers' attacks are as deadly as an assassination attempt on a powerful figure
War troops in army suits with spiked boots
The soldiers wear intimidating and practical attire for the battlefield
Lyric proof brutes
The soldiers' lyrical prowess is matched by their physical strength
Camouflage the haunted igloo
The soldiers blend into their surroundings in order to remain unseen by the enemy
Eskimo commando
The soldiers are versatile and adaptable in their tactics for different environments
Dressed to kill in camo
The soldiers' camouflage attire is designed to make them invisible to the enemy while they carry out deadly attacks
Black Rambo
The soldiers are skilled and deadly like the iconic movie character
I civilize for ammo
The soldiers gather resources and weapons through their own means
Bulletproof parachutes
The soldiers are well-equipped with advanced gear to increase their survivability
We motorate helicopters with green bags of loot
The soldiers use stolen resources to further their objectives
Bloodthirst heroes
The soldiers are ruthless and willing to do whatever it takes to win
After Vietnam he made the wheelchair
The soldiers are intimately familiar with the costs of war and the sacrifices made by veterans who have been permanently injured
No fear
The soldiers are confident and unafraid in the face of danger
Yo, I snatch up defeated troops in desert Tim boots
The soldiers take prisoners of war for interrogation
Camouflage like the sands I locate in Iran
The soldiers blend in with their surroundings in order to carry out reconnaissance missions
For war be the issue
The soldiers are constantly at war and it is the driving factor for their actions
Elite crews and God jewels
The soldiers are the best of the best and have access to valuable resources
Snipers on the rooftop watch out for the Pitbulls
The soldiers have taken precautions to prevent hostile forces from penetrating their stronghold
Waited 'til sunsets and moving like ninjas
The soldiers move stealthily under cover of darkness
Camouflage masked avengers
The soldiers are anonymous and difficult to identify due to their disguises
Y'all niggas best surrender
The soldiers are confident and expect their enemies to give up or be defeated
We servicing your weapons we be the Armageddon
The soldiers have access to advanced weapons and are capable of using them to devastating effect
Killarmy bring on board this military acquisition
The soldiers are looking to expand their resources and add new members to their group
Your crew will take position on the seven seas mission
The soldiers are planning a large-scale operation on the ocean
Beretta 9 be wild
The soldiers have a member named Beretta 9 who is known for being unpredictable and wild
Let's go to war with break beats
The soldiers use music as motivation for their violence
My battleground is in the streets
The soldiers engage in combat on a street-level scale
Samurai assassin the professional spectacle
The soldiers are skilled and precise in their attacks, like professional assassins
Mental terrorist
The soldiers use psychological warfare to intimidate and disable the enemy
Plant a time bomb in your ear
The soldiers are capable of using advanced technology to carry out deadly attacks
And hold your brain for hostage
The soldiers are able to inflict psychological trauma on their enemies
Killarmy equipped with detonating swords
The soldiers use advanced weaponry to carry out their attacks
Captivate the crowd leave 'em praising the Lord
The soldiers' acts of violence are spectacular and awe-inspiring to outsiders
In the Asiatic War we chop heads off
The soldiers are experienced in combat and use brutal tactics to eliminate their enemies
Like General Monk and his swordsmen
The soldiers are skilled in the same way as a legendary historical figure
The reason is burning season
The soldiers are fighting for a reason that is meaningful to them
My brothers is guilty of high treason
The soldiers are fighting against their own people who have betrayed them
So I decapitate them
The soldiers are ruthless and single-minded in their pursuit of victory
As they lay motionless bleeding on the canvas
The soldiers inflict severe physical damage on their enemies in battle
It's the 5 Star General
The soldiers have a leader who is respected and feared
Here's the non-carnivorous
The soldiers are not motivated by personal gain or greed
Lyricist rhyming protagonist absorbing thoughts through my elements
The soldiers' lyrical talents are a natural expression of their identity and ideals
Rip out your pancreas
The soldiers are capable of inflicting extreme bodily harm on their enemies
Try to exit and get caught like a venereal disease
The soldiers are able to trap their enemies and inflict severe harm on them
It's impossible to run when I'm done
The soldiers are relentless and effective in their pursuit of the enemy
Saving my universe now
The soldiers are fighting for a greater cause that is important to them
Awaiting trial
The soldiers are willing to face the consequences of their actions
Unidentified profile
The soldiers maintain anonymity and operate covertly
Got you sewn like a textile
The soldiers are able to immobilize their enemies with precision and skill
Lyrical navigator exploring different worlds
The soldiers use their lyricism as a means of exploring and understanding different perspectives and cultures
Equipped with a vest
The soldiers are well-prepared and well-equipped for battle
Killarmy vigilantes got MC's marked for death
The soldiers are capable of identifying and targeting specific enemies with deadly force
Evil targets
The soldiers view their enemies as inherently evil and unworthy of mercy
Taking their lives like Grand Auto Theft
The soldiers confidently and recklessly eliminate their enemies with no concern for consequences
Then motivate like Dr. David Banner
The soldiers are capable of inspiring others with their actions and words
Moving in bulletproof air crews with CB scanners
The soldiers are able to operate in hazardous environments with advanced gear and technology
My life can never be a manual
The soldiers reject conformity and live their lives in their own way
Unpredicatable historical like a Greek oracle
The soldiers' actions and decisions are mysterious and deeply informed by their cultural heritage
Words pronunciated plural
The soldiers use language in a complex and sophisticated way
Science is the study of all things
The soldiers understand the world and their own actions in a logical and analytical way
Knowledge their sword swing
The soldiers use their knowledge to great effect in battle
Guns go off in the east wing
The soldiers are engaged in a violent conflict
It's a blessing to deliver this lesson
The soldiers view their actions as serving a greater purpose and teaching a valuable lesson
Who's resting
The soldiers are always active and alert
You've been summons to awaken
The soldiers are capable of jolting others out of their complacency and ignorance
A nation of sleeping giants who are clients to the devil civilization
The soldiers see their society as being controlled by corrupt and malevolent forces
Migration expands my plan to the maximum capacity
The soldiers are constantly growing and expanding in their methods and objectives
Nothing can hold me from launching out over the Earth then disperse
The soldiers are capable of operating on a global scale with ease
Ritual darkness niggas return
The soldiers operate best in times of darkness and uncertainty
Unscathed and at ease and as you were
The soldiers are unharmed and confident after a violent encounter
But the thought of not being able to breathe and leave these worldly possessions
The soldiers are aware of the fragility and mortality of their existence
Have MC's fret to step in my direction
The soldiers are able to instill fear in their enemies and prevent them from acting against them
Militant assassins surround the headquarters
The soldiers are capable of carrying out coordinated and deadly attacks on enemy strongholds
Word up, militant assassins
The soldiers are highly trained and efficient killers
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