My Universe
La Coka Nostra Vinnie Paz Lyrics

Stonehearted digital tiger-stripe
We are fierce and unyielding, with a modern and technical edge

A whole squadron invisible sniper-type
We move as one, quietly and precisely taking aim at our targets

We living the life just like a movie
Our lives are full of drama and excitement like a film

But our reality bite you in half
Our real lives are harsh and unforgiving, and will consume those who cannot handle it

Like a great white bites though your raft
Our world is dangerous and unpredictable, like being at the mercy of a shark attack

This ain't no cartoon, you're shark food
This is not a game, if you are not prepared you will fall victim to the hostile environment

Hurry up, swim for the shore
Get out while you still can, before it's too late

Or wrestle with jaws if you think you're built for this war
If you are going to stay, then be prepared to fight with everything you've got

I was born from a long line of cast iron survivalists
I come from a family of people who know how to survive in tough conditions

Street-wise grime combined with the mind of a scientist
We are both tough and intelligent, with the ability to adapt and innovate

And a heart of granite sharper than diamonds to scar the planet
Our will is strong and unbreakable, and we will leave our mark on the world

Inscripted within the star-patterns how the God planned it
We are part of a grand design, written in the stars by a divine power

We were put here for a good reason
We have a purpose in this world, and we strive to fulfill it

From the mountain tops to the highest cypress hills
Our reach extends far and wide, to the highest points of the land

So the entire world sees it
We want the world to know who we are and what we stand for

We put our pain into these words
Our words are born out of our struggles and hardships

Breathe life into these bangers
We infuse our music with energy and passion

Y'all relate to every verse and feel our anger
We want our audience to connect with our message and understand our frustration

Feel the love and hate, feel every emotion that is possible
We want our listeners to experience and understand the full range of human emotions

Shock you like a suicidal explosion in a hospital
Our music is like a sudden, explosive awakening that forces you to confront reality

Rock you, shocking every vital nerve and killer instinct
Our music is powerful and evocative, stirring deep emotions and instincts within the listener

Fighting every homicidal urge that's living within
Our struggle is an internal one, to resist the violent impulses and tendencies within ourselves

Every individual cell and molecule in your body
Our music affects you on a fundamental level, down to the smallest parts of your being

Every fiber in your trigger finger shooting the shotty
Even your instincts and reflexes are influenced by our music

That's the turning point
This is where everything changes

In other words, the point of no return infernally
This is a permanent, irreversible shift in your life and worldview

I've been told that my soul will burn for eternity
I am aware of the consequences of my actions and choices, and am willing to accept the consequences

Answer to a higher power
We are accountable to a greater force, whether that be God or something else

Truth, as far as I'm concerned?
This is my personal belief about what is true

You can't tell me nothing motherfucker
I am confident in my beliefs and convictions, and am not easily swayed by others

It's my universe
I am in control of my own destiny and life

The universe is ruled by the strong
In this world, power and strength are the keys to success

The strong prey on the weak
Those who are weaker or less powerful will be taken advantage of and oppressed

The sky's owned by the dawn
The early risers and hard workers are the ones who succeed and control the world

This is a lesson, so follow me
Pay attention to what I'm saying, because there is something to be learned here

Let's travel at magnificent speeds around the universe
Together, we can explore the mysteries and wonders of the world and beyond

In this world there's only one way out
In the end, we all face death and must leave this world behind

Close your eyes then
Accept your fate and let go of this world

You're in the lion's den in a state of zazen
You are facing your greatest challenge or danger, but are at peace with yourself

The black hearse is occupied, watch the tires spin
Death is coming for you, and there is nothing you can do to stop it

An old man with a whiskey-nose and high chin
A veteran and survivor of many hardships, but still proud and dignified

Looks across the scene
He surveys the chaos and destruction around him

It's a scene he seen before
He is no stranger to violence and death

Since a teen he's seen the war
He has lived through and fought in many conflicts and battles

Bullets careening off the walls
The sound of gunfire and violence is all around him

To the car that's speeding off
Someone is trying to escape the violence and chaos

Blood on the asphalt
Death and injury are all around

Families dress in black for the son they had the mask for
The families of criminals and gang members must hide their true feelings and identities in order to survive

The young man inside the casket this time?
Another victim of the violent world we live in

That's George
The young man in the casket was named George

'far as the old man can see, he got what he asked for
The old man believes that George brought his fate upon himself through his actions and choices

He knew him as a youngin and he schooled him to the game
The old man mentored and taught George how to survive in the criminal world

His tutelage had brung him ‘til he grew to live the same
George learned from the old man's example and lived a life of crime and violence

As an older gangster gentleman but barely in his 30s
George had risen to a position of power and respect in the criminal world, despite his young age

The whole city was burning, but Georgie kept earning
George was able to profit from the chaos and violence of his surroundings

He was ambitious, too ambitious
George's desire for power and wealth ultimately led to his downfall

Man the kid was so determined
George was relentless in his pursuit of success and power

Now he's laying in the casket while the priest offers a sermon
George's life has come to a violent and premature end

He let his future rock inside the cradle of fate
George was reckless and did not consider the consequences of his actions

Made a deal with the enemy, that was a fatal mistake
George's alliances and choices led to his eventual demise

When you're a rat you better watch what you say to a snake
In the criminal world, trust and loyalty are everything, and betrayal is punished severely

Or your family will stand around you while you lay at your wake
The consequences of your actions will extend beyond yourself and affect those closest to you

See the neighborhood's violent
The world we live in is dangerous and unpredictable

Mother is silent with loneliness
Despite the violence and chaos, there is still a sense of sadness and isolation

He fills the priest's coffers and he offers his condolences
Even in the face of tragedy, there are those who seek to profit and use the situation to their advantage

Gets inside his Lincon
The old man drives away, leaving the scene behind him

While you presume the worst...
You imagine the worst possible scenario

You can't tell me nothing young man:
Despite the harsh realities of the world, I will not be silenced or discouraged

This is my universe
I control my own life and destiny, and will not be held down by the world around me