Silverbacks
Masta Killa Lyrics

One, two, one, two, the High Chief
The singer is introducing himself as the High Chief in a confident tone.

Yeah, yo, so alone, baby
The singer is acknowledging his loneliness and vulnerability in a somber tone.

I'm just lookin' out of the window
The singer is gazing out of a window for contemplation.

Watchin' the gunshots blow-ow
The artist is observing and hearing gunshots from outside.

Thinkin' how we all was turnin' out
The artist is reflecting on the negative turn of events in the community.

Keepin' my head above water
The singer is determined to keep going despite the challenges faced in life.

Got to make a weight when I can ('cause I can)
The singer is emphasizing the importance of taking any opportunity to progress in life.

Temporary lay off, cop pay offs, daily rip offs
The artist is describing the reality of dealing with corruption and economic instability in the community.

Informer tip off, clips lick off
The artist is describing how informants give tips to the authorities who then use violent means to take down criminals.

The judge got hit off, boss got knocked off
The artist is describing how even those in power and higher ranks are not immune to violence and crime.

Worker made a come off, cash got dropped off
The singer is describing how people benefit from illegal activities by receiving money and other rewards.

Buildings got burnt out, sisters got turned out
The artist is describing how buildings are destroyed while women are forced into prostitution.

Work out in the yard up North, tryin' to burst out
The singer is referring to prison where people exercise in the yard, hoping to leave as soon as possible.

Pissy elevators, dirty cop favors
The singer is describing the poor living conditions and how some cops are corrupt.

Tongues hiding razors, minors turn majors
The singer is describing how people hide weapons and how young people become criminals.

Wave the bigger tools, shoot out inside the school yard
The artist is referring to the use of bigger guns and violence inside school property.

The game ain't changed, niggaz done made their own rules
The artist is emphasizing that the criminal lifestyle remains unchanged and rules are created by those involved.

They buildin' plans, they pull a million dollar scam
The singer is describing how criminals make elaborate plans to commit fraud and obtain a lot of money.

Watch for taped conversations, Jakes and dollar bands
The singer is warning others to be careful of recorded conversations which can be used as evidence and to avoid being associated with drug money.

The black market, labelled the movin' target
The artist is describing the underground economy, which is always on the move and difficult to track.

Dwellin' in the heartless projects
The artist is acknowledging the lack of empathy and care in the community.

Evil eyes walkin', the BBS rims flossin'
The artist is describing the arrogant and hostile behavior of others, who show off their fancy car rims.

The beat walk in, harassin' the street walkin'
The singer is describing how the police frequently harass people walking on the street.

They keep talkin', like the Rebel might slow up
The artist is emphasizing that he will not be deterred by those who doubt him.

They set me up to go up, the witness didn't show up
The singer is describing how he was a victim of a setup, but the witness did not testify against him.

Look out in drug stores (but I'm slippin') bare approach the look out
The singer is describing how he has to be cautious when buying drugs and approach the dealer with no visible signs of suspicion.

Be off the block by ten, the kite was sent
The singer is advising others to leave the block by ten o'clock and to send a message to others.

Then all those who dare to oppose, were sent back
The artist is describing how those who dare to challenge him or his crew are dealt with violently.

Chained to the train track, protect ya jaw
The artist is referring to a dangerous situation where someone is at risk of getting hit and hurt, and advising others to protect themselves.

These silverback niggaz eat their oatmeal raw
The singer is emphasizing the toughness and savagery of his group.

Cee Allah sawed the shotti, 'Preme went down for a body
The singer is describing how Cee Allah fired his shotgun, and 'Preme got arrested for a murder charge.

He killed Poppy, dusted in the lobby, toxy off shocky
The artist is describing the violent murder of Poppy, and how the killers fled the scene quickly.

Cops be harassin' tryin' to stop cashin'
The artist is describing how the police frequently try to stop criminal money-making activities.

The episodes pass, I flash back to guns
The artist is reflecting on his violent past and the memories that resurface.

And crack stashed in grass, you movin' savage
The singer is referring to keeping drugs hidden in the grass and how someone who does that is acting violently.

Please warn him of his ways and actions
The artist is advising someone to change their ways and behavior before it's too late.

Before I blast him
The singer is threatening to use violence if the person does not listen to his advice.

Then the homicide was justified when I arrive
The singer is justifying the use of homicide in certain situations, especially ones that he sees as necessary.

Black tints on the glass with the stockin' cap mask
The singer is describing how he uses a disguise to remain hidden while in a car with tinted windows.

It's all official, steel pistol style whip you, to the gristle
The artist is emphasizing the seriousness of his actions which involve using a gun to cause bodily harm.

While my team be stompin' you out after the whistle
The artist's team will continue to harm their opponents even after the situation is over.

I went from the slums of Hell to paradise in Heaven
The singer is describing how he went from a place of poverty and despair to a better situation.

From a sling-shot to a wall of mac 11's
The singer is describing how he went from using a simple weapon to a more powerful one.

I drank with the Devil and ate with the Reverand
The artist is emphasizing how he has interacted with people of different moral standings.

We talked numbers and I told 'em, that mine was 7
The artist is referring to a conversation he had with someone about his worth, which he defined as a certain number.

The total amount of hits, behind the collapsed building
The artist is counting the number of violent acts he has committed, specifically those that happened behind a collapsed building.

That had exploded in a frenzy of killings
The singer is describing the explosion and the violent acts that happened afterwards.

Bodies lay near tons of twisted metal
The artist is describing the gruesome aftermath of the violent incident where bodies are left next to a large amount of wrecked metal.

Of a structure and atomic force, it levelled
The singer is describing how the structure was completely obliterated by the explosion.

From the tale of the tape, the product failed in comparison
The singer is reflecting on a situation where a product failed to meet expectations or was not as good as it was advertised.

The weight, the height, the reach, was not a year within
The singer is emphasizing that the product did not meet the minimum requirements or standards.

Sight, the significant, difference was the ammo
The artist is emphasizing that the difference was in the ammunition used.

Wrecking y'all individuals and their man know
The artist is warning others that he will cause them trouble and their associates will find out.

Second by second, heat blazed through the night
The singer is describing how violence erupted suddenly and intensely.

Leaving a dazzling array of neon lights
The singer is referring to how the violence caused damage which resulted in a visually stunning scene.

The primary reason of mission for them spitting
The artist is describing the reason behind the violent acts committed by those he opposes.

The firing kept hitting, them dust, they kept sipping
The artist is describing the scenario where violent acts continue to occur amidst a certain type of environment, and those who are involved in the violence continue to act casual about their behavior.

But the informants x-rays gave off electrons
The artist is referring to information found by informants which can be used as evidence, similar to how some forms of imaging give off electronic particles.

Within a few next days, entire cess gone
The singer is referring to people being taken down or disappearing within a few days due to the information provided by the informant.

Prenticle percisions used to remove the eyelids
The artist is describing how people are dealt with violently and their eyelids are forced open or shut.

Those responsible for my brothers with high bids
The singer is referring to those who are responsible for taking the lives of his comrades and associates, and the bidding that happened to avenge them.

Life in the hood is an award winning film
The singer is emphasizing how life in a poverty-stricken, high-crime neighborhood is difficult and harsh, and has been portrayed in many films.

Lived ut by savages who can't escape the realm
The singer is describing how people in the community are trapped within their circumstances and are forced to live without hope for a better future.

A place where the young meet and greet with guns
The artist is describing how guns play a large role in the lives of young people in the community.

In the park they interrupt the pure innocent fun
The artist is referring to how violence and dangerous behavior in the park affects others who are there to enjoy themselves.