Knowledge Is King
Kool Moe Dee Lyrics


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I ain't goin'
I'm gone
Up up up and away
And I'm on
A higher plane
With a brain
With a flame
Feel the fire
Desire the same
Knowledge and wisdom
And understanding
Possessed by gods
Transferred to man in
A script of a book
A scripture that looks
Like a Biblical writing
Inviting a hook
Of a song sing along with a strong
Subliminal
Message divesting all men from
Criminal
Acts of the Devil
Revealed and reveled
Designed to recline the mind to lower level
With no spiritual level
Read the Holy Koran
Or the Bible
Because it's liable
To be a revival
For the weak who seek power it'll bring
Infallible power
Knowledge is king
Knowledge
Who wants some
come get it
A battle is a test of wits
And I'm witted
Hard beats a torch
And I lit it
Stop the music
Alright hit it
Now that it feels good
I'm heating up
I feed off knowledge
And can't get enough
Knowledge is infinite
Suckers ain't into it
Ignorance is bliss
And they're kin to it
Party and dance
And don't ever glance
At a book or look
For their mind to advance
Caught in a rut
Chasing butt
Trying to get a dollar
Or trying to get a nut
Evil feeds
Off a source of apathy
Weak in the mind
And of course you have to be
Less than a man
More like a thing
No knowledge you're nothin'
Knowledge is king
Knowledge
My rhymes make
A meak mind anorexic
You can't hang without slang
So eject it
I've selected
Rhymes for records
To affect the effect
Of the rhyme that left
Hangin' like a pound
That came down
But you're hangin' the brain
So your brain's hell-bound
Lost and found
By the serpent's sound
What you don't know
Can't hurt that's profound
Or absurd
A better word
An ingnorant fool
Is a real cool nerd
Pockets are fat
With an empty head
Got a little fame and a name
And you're brain dead
You count dollars
So ya think ya in
What good is knowing how to count
If you don't know when
And history today
And it will equal the future
Repetitive mistakes
Cause the brain ain't acute ya
Need knowledge
To understand
The concept of sacrifice
But man don't understand
So we have to fight
War
Killing people we never
Saw before
Most don't eden know
What they're killin' for
Following rulers
Instead of the prophets
The wicked can rule ya
But the knowledge can stop it
Souls can't be controlled
It's a spiritual thing
But you got the knowledge
Knowledge is king
Knowledge
My knowledge comes
From a spiritual force
Stonger than any
Earthly source
Propaganda
Hype or slander
I won't believe the hype
I understand the
Media dictates
The mind and rotates
The way you think
And syncopates slow pace
Brains
Can't maintain
Acertain
Insipid inane crass rain
Insane lame
Traditions
All praise fame
Positions
Want to be a star
Drive a big car
Live bourgeios
Ane won't know who you are
Lost in the source
And praising the dollar
Whether your faith is
Christ or Allah
The knowledge of God
Will teach one thing




The dollar is moot
Knowledge is king

Overall Meaning

In the song "Knowledge Is King" by Kool Moe Dee, the artist emphasizes the importance of knowledge and wisdom. He states that he has elevated onto a higher plane and possesses "knowledge and wisdom and understanding." He explains that knowledge is power and capable of transforming people's lives for the better. The song also highlights the perilous state of those who lack knowledge, with the artist referring to them as being "lost in the source" and worshipping money.


Kool Moe Dee employs references to the Bible and the Koran to illustrate the immense significance of religious knowledge. The song also makes a plea for people to understand and appreciate the concept of sacrifice, and the dangers of being controlled blindly by political leaders or other entities. The song's main message is that knowledge is an essential key to self-awareness and improving oneself beyond the physical dimension.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't goin'
I am not leaving


I'm gone
I have already left


Up up up and away
I am rising to greater heights


And I'm on
I am currently in a state of progress


A higher plane
A more elevated state of being


With a brain
With a mind


With a flame
With a passion


Feel the fire
Experience the strong desire


Desire the same
Long for the same knowledge and wisdom


Knowledge and wisdom
Understanding derived from education and experience


And understanding
Insight and comprehension


Possessed by gods
Attained by divine beings


Transferred to Man in a script of a book
Passed on to humans in written form


A scripture that looks like a Biblical writing
A form of religious text that resembles the Bible


Inviting a hook
Encouraging a desire to read and learn


Of a song sing along with a strong
A melody that inspires an enthusiastic response


Subliminal
Below the level of conscious perception


Message divesting all men from criminal
A warning to refrain from unlawful behavior


Acts of the Devil
Evil deeds in the name of Satan


Revealed and reveled
Made known and celebrated


Designed to recline the mind to lower level
Created to encourage primitive thinking


With no spiritual level
Devoid of a higher understanding


Read the Holy Koran
Study the religious text of Islam


Or the Bible
Study the Christian scriptures


Because it's liable to be a revival
It has the potential to inspire a spiritual awakening


For the weak who seek power it'll bring Infallible power
For those who feel powerless, it will provide unerring strength


Knowledge is king
Understanding and learning are the most valuable assets


Who wants some come get it
If you are seeking knowledge, it is available


A battle is a test of wits
A conflict is an evaluation of intelligence and skill


And I'm witted
I am intelligent and quick-witted


Hard beats a torch
A difficult challenge can ignite a passion within


And I lit it
And I have risen to that challenge


Stop the music
A break in the rhythm


Alright hit it
Resume playing the music


Now that it feels good
Now that the tempo is right


I'm heating up
I am feeling motivated and energized


I feed off knowledge
I draw strength and inspiration from learning


And can't get enough
I have an insatiable desire for more knowledge


Knowledge is infinite
There is always more to learn and discover


Suckers ain't into it
Some people are not interested in learning


Ignorance is bliss
Uninformed people are often content with their ignorance


And they're kin to it
They are related to that mindset


Party and dance
Celebrate and enjoy oneself


And don't ever glance
Without ever peeking


At a book or look
At the opportunity to learn


For their mind to advance
In order to gain a deeper understanding


Caught in a rut
Trapped in a routine or pattern


Chasing butt
Obsessed with sexual conquests


Trying to get a dollar
Struggling just to get by


Or trying to get a nut
Trying to satisfy basic needs


Evil feeds off a source of apathy
Malevolence thrives in an atmosphere of indifference


Weak in the mind
Lacking knowledge and insight


And of course you have to be
As a result, you lack control of your life


Less than a man
Not living up to your full human potential


More like a thing
A being without agency or free will


No knowledge you're nothin'
Without understanding, you have little worth


My rhymes make a meak mind anorexic
My words are so powerful they can reshape one's reality


You can't hang without slang
You cannot keep up without understanding modern terminology


So eject it
Get rid of it


I've selected rhymes for records
I have chosen words to create a message


To affect the effect
To make a change in the listener's perception


Of the rhyme that left hangin' like a pound
Of the previously unfinished verse


That came down
That has now been completed


But you're hangin' the brain
You are still clinging to irrational beliefs


So your brain's hell-bound
Your mind is on the road to destruction


Lost and found
Adrift and then discovered


By the serpent's sound
Lured by deceptive influences


What you don't know can't hurt that's profound
Ignorance is not always bliss, but knowledge can be painful


Or absurd
Or ridiculous


A better word
A more accurate description


An ignorant fool is a real cool nerd
Stupidity is often perceived as trendy or fashionable


Pockets are fat with an empty head
Material riches are meaningless without knowledge


Got a little fame and a name
Acquired minor celebrity


And you're brain dead
And have lost your capacity for growth


You count dollars
You value money above understanding


So ya think ya in
You believe you have succeeded


What good is knowing how to count
What is the value of financial literacy


If you don't know when
If you have no practical grasp on reality


And history today and it will equal the future
Current events define what is to come


Repetitive mistakes cause the brain ain't acute ya
Repeated errors are evidence of an unintelligent person


Need knowledge to understand the concept of sacrifice
Only an informed person can appreciate the nobility of selflessness


But man don't understand so we have to fight war
Humanity's failures have led to warfare instead of peace


Killing people we never saw before
Taking lives of strangers


Most don't even know what they're killin' for
Most soldiers have no real understanding of their mission


Following rulers instead of the prophets
Blindly accepting directives from authority figures rather than heeding religious messages


The wicked can rule ya
Tyrants can subjugate the powerless


But the knowledge can stop it
Elevated understanding can overcome oppression


Souls can't be controlled
Individuals must be allowed to make free choices


It's a spiritual thing
It originates in the spiritual realm


But you got the knowledge
But with learning, you have the power to resist control and suppression


My knowledge comes from a spiritual force
My insight is derived from religion or metaphysical principles


Stronger than any earthly source
More powerful than anything mundane


Propaganda hype or slander
Manipulation of information for political or personal gain


I won't believe the hype
I won't be swayed by deceit


I understand the media dictates
I know that the press influences public opinion


The mind and rotates the way you think
And directs how you perceive reality


And syncopates slow pace
And destabilizes gradual progress


Brains can't maintain
The intellect cannot sustain


A certain insipid inane crass rain
A certain unimaginative stupidity


Insane lame traditions
Repetitive failures arising from societal norms


All praise fame positions
Self-promotion at the expense of substance


Want to be a star
Wanting to be famous at any cost


Drive a big car
Pursuing material possessions


Live bourgeois
Living a life of luxury and excess


And won't know who you are
Without a deeper understanding, you are lost


The knowledge of God will teach one thing
Divine insight can impart one central message


The dollar is moot
Individual worth is not determined by material wealth




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: M. DEWESE, P. HARRIS

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