Triangular Warfare
Mr. Lif Lyrics
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Microphone cords tangle, niggas strangle
[Wet] emcees done effed around and caught disease
This is verse one, lesson 3 lepracy
Liftedly, represents the Suns of Zee
Test we you must be out your goddamn mind
Rewind, and find, gems within my M's
Prostectic limbs, and mad scuffed timbs
My crew prophesize ur demise I spy
So tell congress that I got bomb threats
And when they try to talk back, feel the buster
You silly mustard, just to go for the gipper
Put the mic down Lif ripped ya
Play your crew, lets take a picture
Smile while you wimper, you'll neva test a mic ripper.......
You don't. even. wanna. test a...
Rhyme manifstor, wack nigga injester
Is it the buddha blesser? Something
Got you mumbling, hopes crumbling
Try to flollow my lines but now you stumbling
Running when? You heard lif was coming in
But then again, pack 'em in
Lets begin, bring a friend
Just to pick up the shallow remains of lame frames
You tried you conquer me in a war of brain games
Hit 'em with the hexagon bomb the niggas tron
If you like the main course, deserts napalm
I'm on. The level. Of lyrical master...
Flows natural like disaster
After, I blast ya go and ask your pastor
Why verse 2 gave you asthma
You grab the mic the crowd drown in laughter
I have denied ur acess...
You wondered if I was nice but now you ask less
Caught your ass from filmline to wack fest
Chill while my man slash chest
scratching --
competition -- prepare for war time 4xs
Is you the nigga that said he was winning you a lion
I'll change the tides like poisidon
Now you fighting. I'll rain at infinitum
Clash of titans don't feel ashamed cuz this shit was meant for biting
Custom made serial number 0-0-3-2. Aimed right at you
Mapped you like an interstate you missed it in a date
Test lif and you got ate!...ball in a corner pocket
Got hip-hop locked kid
I hope you make a decision by using logic
Now hypathetically...If you every dreamed of testing me...
You enter healthy, leave diabetically
Paramedics be. Rushing for your support
I makes no sport. Your hole frame contort.
Now did you lose of course you were lost
Nobody told you not to test the mic of the north star
You want to goto war I'll take you to war
Remember my face the last thing you ever saw
So raw your chest will bust within 2 hours
I chill and guzzle ameredo sours
scratching --
competition -- prepare for war time
this is a battle rhyme in case u havent noticed
competition -- prepare for war time
this is a battle rhyme in case u havent noticed
competition -- prepare for war time
u get replaced u get demoted
In "Triangular Warfare", Mr. Lif spits venomous rhymes that are full of aggression and defiance. The lyrics exude an air of confidence with Lif warning other rappers not to "test a mic-ripper". He boasts of his abilities to win any battle using his lyrical prowess and innovative techniques. He highlights his talent in creating vivid imagery through rhymes as he describes himself as the "lyrical master" and his skill level as "natural like a disaster".
He calls out other rappers who claim to be winners, mentioning how they have caught a disease and need to get their act together. Lif uses a play on words to describe himself as the representative of the Suns of Zee. The verse is full of aggression, but also includes a sense of humor as he talks about taking a picture with the defeated crew.
The lyrics of "Triangular Warfare" are a prime example of how Mr. Lif's rhymes display his prowess in combining humor, aggression, and vivid imagery to create memorable songs.
Line by Line Meaning
This is. Verse. Word. Angle.
The start of a rap song conveying the intent of the following verses
Microphone cords tangle, niggas strangle
Rappers getting tangled up in cords, and their competition resorting to violence
[Wet] emcees done effed around and caught disease
Rappers who tried to compete with Mr. Lif have become infected with the disease of defeat
This is verse one, lesson 3 lepracy
The third lesson of Mr. Lif's first verse is the concept of leprosy, a form of life-threatening disease
Liftedly, represents the Suns of Zee
The artist, Mr. Lif, represents the rap group Suns of Zee
Test we you must be out your goddamn mind
Anyone who challenges the Suns of Zee must be insane
Rewind, and find, gems within my M's
If you rewind and listen closely, you'll find hidden gems within Mr. Lif's rhymes
Prostectic limbs, and mad scuffed timbs
Mr. Lif wears prosthetic limbs and scuffed timbs as part of his style and image
But whens, your skill go into a rise
Mr. Lif is questioning that if the opposing rapper will ever get better
My crew prophesize ur demise I spy
The Suns of Zee predict and see the end of the opponent's career
So tell congress that I got bomb threats
Mr. Lif threatens violence on the opposition's career, telling them to complain to government officials
And when they try to talk back, feel the buster
You silly mustard, just to go for the gipper
The opposition will be hit hard and Mr. Lif will make sure of it
Put the mic down Lif ripped ya
Mr. Lif easily defeated his opponent, forcing them to quit and giving up the microphone
Play your crew, lets take a picture
Smile while you wimper, you'll neva test a mic ripper.......
Mr. Lif takes a picture of his defeated foe and mocks them, warning that no future opponent will challenge him
You don't. even. wanna. test a...
Mr. Lif repeats his warning to the opposition, strongly advising them not to try battling him
Rhyme manifstor, wack nigga injester
Is it the buddha blesser? Something
Got you mumbling, hopes crumbling
Mr. Lif wonders if his opponents are possessing dark spirits, and their hopes and confidence will crumble during a battle
Try to flollow my lines but now you stumbling
Running when? You heard lif was coming in
Opponents struggle to match Mr. Lif's lyricism and flee when they know he's coming
But then again, pack 'em in
Lets begin, bring a friend
Just to pick up the shallow remains of lame frames
Mr. Lif invites more competition, wanting to dispose of more competitors with ease
You tried you conquer me in a war of brain games
Hit 'em with the hexagon bomb the niggas tron
Mr. Lif won the mental game and now punishes his opponent with destructive hexagon bombs
If you like the main course, deserts napalm
I'm on.
The level.
Of lyrical master...
Mr. Lif warns that those who enjoy the 'main course' of his rhymes should just avoid dessert and napalm, and that he is on a high level of lyrical ability
Flows natural like disaster
After, I blast ya go and ask your pastor
Why verse 2 gave you asthma
Mr. Lif's flow is as natural as a disaster and after the battle, his opponent will suffer, leading them to question their beliefs in God due to the physical strain their asthma induces
You grab the mic the crowd drown in laughter
I have denied ur acess...
The crowd laughs at the opponent's defeated attempt to take the microphone, with Mr. Lif denying him access
You wondered if I was nice but now you ask less
Caught your ass from filmline to wack fest
Chill while my man slash chest
The opponent realizes that Mr. Lif is not a nice artist and is caught in his 'wack' performance, forcing him to leave the stage while Mr. Lif's friend looks on
competition -- prepare for war time 4xs
Emphasizing the warning to opponents, it is time for war with each repetition
Is you the nigga that said he was winning you a lion
I'll change the tides like poisidon
Now you fighting.
Mr. Lif confronts the opponent, causing them to lose confidence and begin to fight back
I'll rain at infinitum
Clash of titans don't feel ashamed cuz this shit was meant for biting
Custom made serial number 0-0-3-2. Aimed right at you
Mapped you like an interstate you missed it in a date
Mr. Lif will battle with endless endurance, so his opponent is allowed to copy his style out of desperation. Mr. Lif is aiming with precision with his custom rap instrument, likening his accuracy to that of mapping an interstate
Test lif and you got ate!...ball in a corner pocket
Got hip-hop locked kid
I hope you make a decision by using logic
If you test Mr. Lif, you'll be defeated easily, with the game ending similarly to a ball in a pool table's corner pocket. Mr. Lif is confident in his dominance of hip-hop and urges the opponent to make a wise choice
Now hypathetically...If you every dreamed of testing me...
You enter healthy, leave diabetically
Paramedics be. Rushing for your support
Mr. Lif challenges his opponent, warning that they will initially be healthy but leave the battle diabetic due to the strain. Paramedics will rush to support the defeated rapper
I makes no sport. Your hole frame contort.
Now did you lose of course you were lost
Nobody told you not to test the mic of the north star
Mr. Lif feels no sense of accomplishment as his opponent suffers physically, warning them that testing him was their mistake
You want to goto war I'll take you to war
Remember my face the last thing you ever saw
So raw your chest will bust within 2 hours
I chill and guzzle ameredo sours
Mr. Lif is ready for war and warns the opponent that his face will be the last thing they'll see. His rhymes are so raw that the opponent will physically hurt after two hours. Mr. Lif relaxes with a cold drink after the battle
competition -- prepare for war time
this is a battle rhyme in case u havent noticed
competition -- prepare for war time
this is a battle rhyme in case u havent noticed
competition -- prepare for war time
u get replaced u get demoted
Mr. Lif reiterates the battle mentality for the opposition, emphasizing its importance. He reminds them that getting replaced or demoted is the consequence of losing to him
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rawjhaw
"I'm on. The level. Of lyrical master... Flows natural like disaster After - I blast ya - go and ask your pastor Why verse 2 gave you asthma You grab the mic the crowd drowned in laughter I have denied your acess You wondered if I was nice but now you ask less..." Roar.
Ngaire Hodge
I'm still looking for part 2 of Sleepyheads! Damn, I should have bought it when I had the chance.
Spek27
The first album is the one to have. Most of those songs were never released, or only released on vinyl. The 2nd album is all collabs that were officially released and pretty easy to find.
Viktor Michael
A modern Classic right here.
Dante Good
Lol. Ain’t so “modern” anymore. We gettin’ old 😝
rawjhaw
thought i'd point out that the hook-phrase is from my favorite Big Daddy Kane track, 'Mortal Combat'. Lif got extra nice on this track!
Spek27
The vocal samples on the scratch hook are Rakim from "My Melody" and Kane from "Mortal Combat", and then towards the end of the song they scratch Guru's voice from "The ? Remains".
Lynx 196.9
Classic
Amphibian Twin
Why the fuck didn't i buy this cd when it came out? can't find it anywhere now!
apocalypkidstv
dies the beat have a train sample in the background? yo' i need this album