MF Grimm's career began in the late 1980s where he performed in New York City. He later went on tour with MC Lyte as well. Into the 1990s Grimm continued to perform at freestyle competitions and performed alongside rappers Lord Finesse, GZA and Large Professor, amongst others. MF Grimm's most recent releases include a three-part conceptual series of albums with producer Drasar Monumental titled Good Morning Vietnam.
Landslide
M.F. Grimm Lyrics
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You're too thin to win, too fat to fight back
No matter how you see it, it's a landslide
Seven digits we be countin, my crew be movin mountains
It's wrong to kill a man, but God got to understand
That no matter how He see it, it's a landslide
And if He feels I'm a traitor, deal with consequences later
Down in hell, repurcussions for my homicide
I don't wanna be the hardest, for what it's worth
I just wanna finish my bid on the planet Earth
I pray to God that you stay out my fuckin way
Cause it's kill or be killed, that's how it's every day
It's fucked up that a brother can't just live in peace
But there's so much jealousy here on the east
A lot of brothas from the west coast is dope indeed
Some are acting like they don't fuckin bleed
From the east or the west if I offend you
Fuck the battle nigga, we can make it pay-per-view
I fear no man who inhales oxygen exhales dioxide
Any war's a landslide
[Chorus:]
The bullshit will not be tolerated
Ammunition clicked back, trigger pulled, block illuminated
Thought you saw victory, hallucinated
Body wet, spirit's dry, soul evaporated
Gravedigger, stripped naked
Here try this white dress, strap on these brand new wings nigga
Reality, embrace dreams in bear hugs
Niggaz wit juice reduced to scared thugs
Egos, ripped with desert eagle slugs
Mugs, pushed back
Rugs, washed
Overall mf the best like Osh Kosh
Rappers act hardened, I prosecute like Darden
Challenge me, what motherfucker? Beg your pardon
All hail me as I sing words of war
All fail see as we're battlin on tour
Feds tail me they survail but get lost
Want to nail me like I'm Jesus to the cross
Brag about their riches, deep down they just bitches
Talkin murda shit, go to jail become snitches
Assholes ripped, patched back up in stitches
Chopped they mothafuckin tree down family left in ditches
Electric chair is hittin switches
Pataki smoke crack that's why he's wacky
Giuliani act Gotti, but he's punanni
Not Pizano, he's Brasco you're Donnie
Mf is mossimo, negato, asesino
Anti-oxidants and aminos, learn lessons
When the C. Are. E. A. M. Goes and the hoes life flows
[Chorus:]
The chorus of M.F. Grimm's song "Landslide" talks about the struggle of being caught in the middle - too thin to win and too fat to fight back. It's a metaphorical reference to the artist's experience of being stuck in his situation, unable to escape the challenges that come his way. The line "Seven digits we be countin, my crew be movin mountains" talks about the struggles and challenges they face, but despite that, they persist, and they will not be defeated by anything that comes their way. God may not understand why they are doing what they do, but it's not about pleasing anyone, but themselves. The line "It's wrong to kill a man, but God got to understand" is a powerful statement that conveys the complexity of life, where what one does may not be morally right, but it's a necessary course of action.
The verses that follow the chorus talk about the turmoil that the artist faces and how the world is not a peaceful place. People around him are filled with jealousy, hate and envy. The artist struggles to live in harmony and wishes to live life on his own terms. But confronted by the harsh realities of life, it turns into a battle for survival, where it's either kill or be killed. The artist is not afraid of the turmoil that surrounds him - any war is a landslide for him. The song ends with a poetic statement that talks about life, and how it flows in unforeseen directions - when the cream goes, the hoe's life flows.
Line by Line Meaning
You're too thin to win, too fat to fight back
No matter how a person looks, they may feel powerless in their ability to defend themselves or succeed.
Seven digits we be countin, my crew be movin mountains
My crew is highly successful and accomplishing great feats, both financially and personally.
Step up nigga it's a landslide
If you challenge us, you will lose easily and overwhelmingly.
It's wrong to kill a man, but God got to understand
That no matter how He see it, it's a landslide
Taking a life is immoral, but sometimes it seems inevitable or justified, leading to a clear and decisive outcome.
And if He feels I'm a traitor, deal with consequences later
Down in hell, repercussions for my homicide
If God sees me as a traitor for my past actions, I will deal with the consequences of being punished in hell.
I don't wanna be the hardest, for what it's worth
I just wanna finish my bid on the planet Earth
Being the most intimidating or violent person is not important to me, I just want to live my life and accomplish my goals.
I pray to God that you stay out my fuckin way
Cause it's kill or be killed, that's how it's every day
I hope others do not cross me, as the consequences may be deadly and it feels like a constant fight for survival.
It's fucked up that a brother can't just live in peace
But there's so much jealousy here on the east
It's unfortunate that people of color can't live peacefully due to the internal strife and envy within their community, particularly on the East coast.
A lot of brothas from the west coast is dope indeed
Some are acting like they don't fuckin bleed
Many talented individuals come from the West coast, but some seem to act invincible, as if they are immune to harm or problems.
From the east or the west if I offend you
Fuck the battle nigga, we can make it pay-per-view
Regardless of where someone is from, if I offend them, instead of fighting we can resolve it through an organized event with people paying to watch.
I fear no man who inhales oxygen exhales dioxide
Any war's a landslide
I am not afraid of anyone who is alive and continuously breathes, and any conflict or battle will result in a clear and overwhelming victory.
The bullshit will not be tolerated
Ammunition clicked back, trigger pulled, block illuminated
I will not put up with lies or deception, and I am ready to take action with my gun and illuminated weapon at the ready.
Thought you saw victory, hallucinated
Body wet, spirit's dry, soul evaporated
You may have thought you were winning or succeeding, but in reality, you have lost everything - your body, spirit, and soul.
Gravedigger, stripped naked
Here try this white dress, strap on these brand new wings nigga
You are essentially dead, but we'll still give you a chance to start new and fly with these wings and white dress.
Reality, embrace dreams in bear hugs
Niggaz wit juice reduced to scared thugs
Embrace your dreams and the reality around you, as some people who were previously successful and lucky may now be diminished and fearful.
Egos, ripped with desert eagle slugs
Mugs, pushed back
Rugs, washed
Overall mf the best like Osh Kosh
I blow apart over-inflated egos with my gun, then clean things up and look good doing it, like Osh Kosh children's clothing.
Rappers act hardened, I prosecute like Darden
Challenge me, what motherfucker? Beg your pardon
Many rappers pretend to be tough, but I will come after them like prosecutor Marcia Clark did to O.J. Simpson. If anyone challenges me, I ask for their apology first.
All hail me as I sing words of war
All fail see as we're battlin on tour
I am the leader and victor, as I rap about conflict and war. It's clear who is losing during our tours and battles.
Feds tail me they survail but get lost
Want to nail me like I'm Jesus to the cross
The government watches me and tracks my movements, but they can't find anything incriminating. They may want to arrest me like Jesus, but they won't succeed.
Brag about their riches, deep down they just bitches
Talkin murda shit, go to jail become snitches
People who brag about their wealth are actually weak and cowardly. Those who talk about committing murder often end up in jail or turning into informants.
Assholes ripped, patched back up in stitches
Chopped they mothafuckin tree down family left in ditches
People who are rude or disrespectful get beaten up but later fixed, meanwhile their family members may have harsh consequences.
Electric chair is hittin switches
Pataki smoke crack that's why he's wacky
Giuliani act Gotti, but he's punanni
Not Pizano, he's Brasco you're Donnie
Mf is mossimo, negato, asesino
Anti-oxidants and aminos, learn lessons
When the C. Are. E. A. M. Goes and the hoes life flows
Various political figures and organizations are corrupt or unstable, but they will face consequences. It's important to learn from these experiences and focus on personal health and growth.
No matter how you see it, it's a landslide
Overall, the situations and conflicts described in the song have an overwhelmingly clear and decisive outcome.
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.