Intro
Paul Wall Chamillionaire Lyrics


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Yeah, a lightning bolt strikes in the air, yeah, finally it's here
'Cause y'all are the judge, the day of judgment finally is near
In your eye I see a tear, and it's remindin' me of fear
Rap's been dead so long, so stop denyin' what you feel

Dis payback for the fact that y'all ain't tryin' to keep it real
Grim reaper that we call revenge right beside ya in your ear
He's saying your time expired, time is finally due it's clear
Not sober mind is a weak mind and he's buyin' you a beer

Cheers, time for a toast
(Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin')
To the haters that hate you the most
(Your heart's beatin')
And the friends that pretend to be your folks
(Your heart's beatin')
This is what revenge sounds like
(Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin')
I hear your heart beatin', keep runnin' your mouth, yeah

Your mouth runnin' ahead of you, your mouth do what your legs should do
Let me walk to the edge with you, jump off of it, it
It sounds like your ready to, 'cause these rappers are terrible
And the game is unbearable but I'ma fix, fix

This feeling that's dead in you got your brains like a vegetable
Use the pro tools and tell 'em to edit it, it
Switch to somethin' that's better fool, turn it up what you better do
When I'm bringing revenge to you it sounds like this, this, this

Somebody call the doctor
(You're not breathin', you're not breathin')
They ain't gonna be well after this one right here
You're not breathin'
(You're not breathin', you're not breathin')
Just make sure they learn the name
(You're not breathin')
That's about to be runnin' the game
(You're not breathin')
Tell 'em the name, Chamillitary Mayne

Shoulda heard what I was tellin' you, I don't do what the jealous do
I don't hate when a nigga make it, 'cause I'm smarter and better too
You run when they tell you to but I move when I'm ready to
If you stop to take a breather, see that I'm light years ahead of you

y'all musta thought y'all wasn't gonna have to see me or somethin'
(I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin')
Houston, Texas, I'm here now
(I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin')
Anybody gotta problem?
(I'm not leavin')
Speak now or forever hold your peace
(I'm not leavin')
I ain't think so, yeah

The feeling's great 'cause they pay me, I expect some hatred so daily
I'm sticking the middle finger up like the feeling's mutual baby
The franchise and they say that the future can't really trade me
In Houston, I'm number one like I'm in the place of McGrady

But keep on pacing it baby, the full truth has arrived
If they ask you about you nigga, you fin' to lie
They ask me about me and hear a truthful reply
They said they seem none better than me so hear the truth wit'cha eyes

Better go take over befo' it rains
'Cause I'd hate to say that I told you Mayne
I know, I know what you're gonna say
But have it your way

I know these haters is gonna hate
And I see that angry look on your face
Tell 'em sound of revenge is on the way
This isn't your day

Lookin' for the truth, they ask me where have you been?
Where have you been? Where have you been?
Getting ready for these haters, I got somethin' for them
Somethin' for them, somethin' for them

You're real quiet 'til you think you hear a sound in the wind
Sound in the wind, sound in the wind
You turn around 'cause you think you hear that sound once again
You hear that?
(Yeah what's that?)
That's The Sound of Revenge

See, I told you
That's what happens when you get on his bad side




Chamillitary Mayne
And now for The Sound of Revenge

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Intro" by Paul Wall and Chamillionaire represent the artists' willingness and determination to criticize the flaws and shortcomings of the rap industry. The opening line, "Yeah, a lightning bolt strikes in the air, yeah, finally it's here," indicates the arrival of the day of judgment where rappers and the industry will face the wrath of their hypocrisy and its consequences. The artists seem to be aware of the fact that many people may deny the truth and remain blind to the genre's decline or its negative aspects, as suggested by the lyrics, "Rap's been dead so long, so stop denyin' what you feel." Chamillionaire's verse criticizes the music industry for promoting mediocrity and their approach to editing music. He adds that he does things differently from the others and is light years ahead of them. Throughout the song, the artists express their intention to seek revenge for the wrongdoings in the game, and they suggest that this is what the "sound of revenge sounds like."


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, a lightning bolt strikes in the air, yeah, finally it's here
The long-awaited moment is finally here, with a powerful force coming down upon us.


'Cause y'all are the judge, the day of judgment finally is near
You, the audience, are the ones who will decide our fate, and that day of judgment is drawing near.


In your eye I see a tear, and it's remindin' me of fear
I can see the fear reflected in your eyes, as demonstrated by the tear, reminding me of the same fear.


Rap's been dead so long, so stop denyin' what you feel
The rap industry has been stagnant and lifeless for a considerable amount of time, so it's time to stop denying the truth of what you feel.


Dis payback for the fact that y'all ain't tryin' to keep it real
This is revenge for the fact that you haven't been sincere and true to yourself.


Grim reaper that we call revenge right beside ya in your ear
Revenge, personified as the grim reaper, is whispering in your ear, right by your side.


He's saying your time expired, time is finally due it's clear
The grim reaper of revenge is proclaiming that your time has run out, and it's evident that the moment of reckoning has arrived.


Not sober mind is a weak mind and he's buyin' you a beer
Having an intoxicated mind signifies weakness, and revenge is encouraging you to indulge in that weakness by buying you a beer.


Cheers, time for a toast
Raise your glass in a toast, as it's time to celebrate and acknowledge the upcoming revenge.


(Your heart's beatin', your heart's beatin')
Your heart is pounding with anticipation or fear.


To the haters that hate you the most
Let's raise our glasses to those individuals who despise you the most.


And the friends that pretend to be your folks
Let's also acknowledge the so-called friends who pretend to be close to you.


This is what revenge sounds like
The upcoming revenge is about to manifest itself, and this is its audible representation.


I hear your heart beatin', keep runnin' your mouth, yeah
I can hear your heart pounding, so continue speaking arrogantly and recklessly.


Your mouth runnin' ahead of you, your mouth do what your legs should do
Your words are getting ahead of you, as they should be actions carried out by your legs.


Let me walk to the edge with you, jump off of it, it
Allow me to accompany you to the precipice, then together we'll take a leap of faith.


It sounds like your ready to, 'cause these rappers are terrible
It seems like you're prepared to jump because the current state of rappers is abysmal.


And the game is unbearable but I'ma fix, fix
The rap industry has become intolerable, but rest assured, I will fix it.


This feeling that's dead in you got your brains like a vegetable
The emotion that has died within you has left your mind dull and lifeless like a vegetable.


Use the pro tools and tell 'em to edit it, it
Utilize the professional tools available and instruct them to edit the situation accordingly.


Switch to somethin' that's better fool, turn it up what you better do
Transition to something superior, my friend; amplify your actions to a greater level.


When I'm bringing revenge to you it sounds like this, this, this
When I exact revenge upon you, it will be manifested audibly, sounding like this, this, this.


Somebody call the doctor
It's necessary to summon a doctor.


(You're not breathin', you're not breathin')
You are experiencing a lack of breath or struggling to breathe.


They ain't gonna be well after this one right here
They will not be in good condition or wellness once this specific event takes place.


Just make sure they learn the name
Make certain that they become familiar with and remember the name.


That's about to be runnin' the game
That person is about to dominate the rap industry.


I'm not leavin', I'm not leavin'
I want to emphasize that I am not departing or going away from this situation.


Houston, Texas, I'm here now
I have arrived in Houston, Texas, and I am present and ready.


Anybody gotta problem?
Does anyone have an issue or concern?


Speak now or forever hold your peace
If you have something to say, now is your opportunity; otherwise, accept things as they are.


I ain't think so, yeah
I didn't think so, as expected.


The feeling's great 'cause they pay me, I expect some hatred so daily
I feel amazing because I am getting paid for my work, and I anticipate receiving hatred on a daily basis.


I'm sticking the middle finger up like the feeling's mutual baby
I am defiantly raising my middle finger, indicating that the feeling of animosity is reciprocated, my dear.


The franchise and they say that the future can't really trade me
I am the cornerstone of the industry, and despite what others may say, my value is so high that the future cannot easily relinquish me.


In Houston, I'm number one like I'm in the place of McGrady
Within Houston, I hold the highest position, similar to how Tracy McGrady was revered when he played for the city's basketball team.


But keep on pacing it baby, the full truth has arrived
Continue with your nervous pacing, my dear, as the complete truth has now emerged.


If they ask you about you nigga, you fin' to lie
If they inquire about your true self, my friend, you are likely to fabricate the truth.


They ask me about me and hear a truthful reply
When they inquire about me, they receive a genuine and honest response.


They said they seem none better than me so hear the truth wit'cha eyes
They acknowledge that there is no one superior to me, so let the truth be known through your observation.


Better go take over befo' it rains
You should go and seize control before a storm approaches.


'Cause I'd hate to say that I told you Mayne
I would dislike having to remind you, my friend, that I predicted this outcome.


I know, I know what you're gonna say
I already know, I have an understanding of what you're going to say.


But have it your way
However, feel free to proceed according to your own preferences and desires.


I know these haters is gonna hate
I am aware that these individuals who detest me will continue to harbor their negative feelings.


And I see that angry look on your face
I can perceive the angry expression on your face.


Tell 'em sound of revenge is on the way
Inform others that the sound of revenge is imminent.


This isn't your day
Today is not your lucky or fortunate day.


Lookin' for the truth, they ask me where have you been?
In search of honesty, they inquire about my whereabouts and actions.


Getting ready for these haters, I got somethin' for them
Preparing myself for these haters, as I have something in store for them.


You're real quiet 'til you think you hear a sound in the wind
You remain silent until you believe you hear a noise carried on the wind.


You turn around 'cause you think you hear that sound once again
You quickly pivot or look behind you because you suspect you heard that sound once more.


You hear that?
Do you hear it?


(Yeah what's that?)
(Yes, what is that?)


That's The Sound of Revenge
That, my friend, is the sound that signifies the arrival of revenge.


See, I told you
As you can see, I was correct in my prediction.


That's what happens when you get on his bad side
That's the consequence of ending up in a negative relationship with him.


Chamillitary Mayne
Introducing Chamillitary Mayne, the individual referenced throughout the song.


And now for The Sound of Revenge
And now, we present to you The Sound of Revenge.




Lyrics © CLARKJAY PRODUCTIONS, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John B Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

FGC-Hitman

This song never left my playlist and yes it's 2022

FGC-Hitman

@Tommy Q me too, have a bunch of his songs from his discography in my list. I think he's done with music but he's an entrepreneur and happy for his success

Tommy Q

No doubt. I'm still bumping chamilly. Wish he'd put out another EP or sumthin.

Ciera Danielle

still slappin july 2016 !!!

Internet

still slappin june 2022!!

Dago Rosa

Huuuhh!!!! I feel ya

David Sanchez

fuck yeah !!

brian karczewski

that BCD line kills me! only those who ever owned chamillionaire mixtapes know what he meant in that bar

brian karczewski

@forgetfulfunctor1 sorry...i dont understand what you are asking or implying

forgetfulfunctor1

@brian karczewski u only deduced that from cham's lyrics right? I'm just asking cuz then I'm in the same place as u. But maybe ur from texas and know more so idk

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