B.B.C.
Phi-Life Cypher Lyrics


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[Life]
I smoke green ganja leaves and wear green army fatigues
Like the one us soldiers wear when they camouflage in trees
I store whack MCs like disease I cause infection
Launc lyric missiles in my enemy's direction
Check the strategy and my vocabulary cavalry killing savagely
With mortal kombat moves of fatality
Dangerous insanity murderous battle thoughts that even scare my own family
I'm capable of causing tragedy
Rapidly rising increasingly, I be shocking heads with brainwaves
That cause shockwaves and rappers death
But I never die cos I was born to live a life that's endless
And fuck all hates me cos I was also born friendless
Smashing glass jaws take out your teeth like a dentist
I'll bend your body out like Kuriaki did with Ken Swift
Attack mode relentless for seven days I can offend this
I class rappers and make their best sound like an apprentice
So who's really the baddest man on the planet?
If its not Mike Tyson it be life goddamn it
I ward heads to bed my style be crazy like legs
I pierce skin like ear rings with my razor sharp tongue flex
The lyrical godfathers spitting volcanic lava that will melt the Bahamas
While sounding sweet like the juice of guavas
Where my dogs at, fuck the dogs I be the harbour shark
Operating off the dark cos I'm a bad bumbaclart

Cos' we a bad bumbaclart, bumbaclart
Cos' we a bad bumbaclart, bumbaclart
Cos' we a bad bumbaclart, bumbaclart
Me telling them we a bad bumbaclart

[Si Philli]
I metamorphosize like butterflies out of a chrysalis
If verbalists be droppin wickedness so beg u listen this
I just keep on kickin this lyricists give the _so I can kick the positive
(Negatives not the prerogative)
Painting mental pictures with ghetto scriptures while smoking herbal elixirs
Burning green mixtures in cone shape rizlas
I scorch and cause blisters with dynamic tongue twisters
Bust and burn niggas with rapid fire skills that I deliver
See I'm the kind of dude that trains at high altitude
Eating healthy food to stay on top of my game like boxers do
Chaka-fu, I'm hardcore extremist
With lyrical genius talking in forbidden tongues
Amazing shit that has never been done previous
Tag teamers, wolveriners, night riders, A-teamers
Super heroes (life takes on all comers) including gondaleros
Spin a verse in first to make you know I reverse the hearse
Lyrically curse the worst with instantaneous outburst from birth
Revolve like planet Earth evolve like mankind on gods turf
Plus I think so deep my mind it quantum leaps like Captain Kirk
Turn a sane man berserk, make the devil pray in a church
On the frequency that blew up kilowatts and megahertz
My words hurt syllables cut back and scratch like the perverts
Even Canibus and Wu-tang clan wear Phi-life Cypher T-shirts
I'm crossing weak words with artwork, inspired by Herc
24/7 365 I survive on my own words

Bumbaclart, Phi-life say we the bad bumbaclart, bumbaclart
Telling 'em we the bad bumbaclart, bumbaclart
Phi-life we are the bad bumbaclart, bumbaclart
Kofa telling 'em we the bad bumbaclart





Well well! Phi-life the badboy, 98. Big up the creators,
Si philli and the Life, alongside the Dj Nappa,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Phi-Life Cypher's song "B.B.C." showcase the group's impressive rap skills and their unapologetically bold attitude. The verses are explosive, aggressive, and packed with clever wordplay that's bound to leave listeners in awe. Life's opening verse sets the tone for the song, as he describes himself as a warrior who destroys his enemies with his lyrical prowess. He likens himself to a soldier wearing green army fatigues, ready to camouflage in trees and attack with deadly precision. He boasts about his ability to store wack MCs like disease and to launch lyric missiles that cause infection. He also admits that his thoughts can be so murderous and dangerous that they scare even his own family.


Si Philli's verse is equally impressive, as he showcases his ability to metamorphosize like butterflies out of a chrysalis. He emphasizes his positivity and love for the art of rhyming, painting mental pictures with ghetto scriptures while smoking herbal elixirs. He describes himself as a hardcore extremist with lyrical genius, capable of talking in forbidden tongues and spinning verses that have never been done before. He even crosses weak words with artwork inspired by the godfather of hip hop, Herc.


Overall, "B.B.C." is a testament to the group's talent and their confidence in their ability to dominate the rap game. It's a classic example of the quintessential underground hip hop sound that characterized the late 90s and early 2000s.


Line by Line Meaning

I smoke green ganja leaves and wear green army fatigues
I consume marijuana and wear military clothing that blends well with the jungle environment like soldiers do.


Like the one us soldiers wear when they camouflage in trees
Referring to the military outfit and how it's designed to blend with the environment, specifically trees.


I store whack MCs like disease I cause infection
I collect and retain bad MCs like a disease because that's what they are and I release them like an infection with my lyrical abilities.


Launc lyric missiles in my enemy's direction
I attack my enemies with powerful lyrics like missiles launched in their direction.


Check the strategy and my vocabulary cavalry killing savagely
I have a strict plan and powerful words that will destroy my enemies in a deadly and brutal way.


With mortal kombat moves of fatality
I use my lyrical abilities like the fatal moves from the Mortal Kombat video game series to defeat my opponents.


Dangerous insanity murderous battle thoughts that even scare my own family
My thoughts and plans to win a battle are extreme to the point of insanity and they even frighten my own family.


I'm capable of causing tragedy
I have the potential to cause great harm and devastation to those I oppose.


Rapidly rising increasingly, I be shocking heads with brainwaves
I am gaining fame quickly and surprising people with the power of my lyrics and words.


That cause shockwaves and rappers death
My lyrics are so powerful that they can shock people and defeat rappers entirely.


But I never die cos I was born to live a life that's endless
I will never die because my destiny is to live a never-ending life.


And f*** all hates me cos I was also born friendless
I don't care if anyone hates me because I was never blessed with friends from birth.


Smashing glass jaws take out your teeth like a dentist
A reference to how a skilled fighter can break someone's jaw and teeth like a dentist removing them.


I'll bend your body out like Kuriaki did with Ken Swift
Referring to a breakdance move where the body is bent in a way that looks unnatural.


Attack mode relentless for seven days I can offend this
I am always on the offensive and can do it for seven days straight without getting tired or bored.


I class rappers and make their best sound like an apprentice
I am at a higher level than other rappers and make them seem like beginners with my skills.


So who's really the baddest man on the planet?
Asking who truly is the most talented and skilled rapper on Earth.


If its not Mike Tyson it be life goddamn it
If Mike Tyson isn't the answer, then it must be me, Life, with my amazing skills.


I ward heads to bed my style be crazy like legs
I am so good that I am putting other rappers to shame and making them go to bed.


I pierce skin like ear rings with my razor sharp tongue flex
My words can penetrate and leave a mark just like an earring does on the skin.


The lyrical godfathers spitting volcanic lava that will melt the Bahamas
Referring to himself and Si Philli as the godfathers of lyrical music and how their skills can cause destruction like a volcanic eruption melting an entire region of the world.


While sounding sweet like the juice of guavas
Despite their destructive potential, their music still sounds sweet and enjoyable.


I metamorphosize like butterflies out of a chrysalis
Referring to how he transforms musically like how a butterfly transforms from a chrysalis.


If verbalists be droppin wickedness so beg u listen this
If other rappers are performing well, then it's a good reason to listen to this song for comparison.


I just keep on kickin this lyricists give the _so I can kick the positive
He continues to create and perform despite other lyricists not giving their best in order to focus on positivity.


Painting mental pictures with ghetto scriptures while smoking herbal elixirs
He is creating vivid imagery with his lyrics while smoking herbs and relaxing.


Burning green mixtures in cone shape rizlas
Smoking marijuana rolled in cone-shaped paper.


I scorch and cause blisters with dynamic tongue twisters
His skillful use of words can leave a lasting impression on people, causing them to be amazed and awed.


Chaka-fu, I'm hardcore extremist
Referring to himself as Chaka-fu, he is an extreme hardcore rapper.


With lyrical genius talking in forbidden tongues
His lyrics are so powerful and expressive that they could be considered forbidden or taboo.


Amazing shit that has never been done previous
He is creating something incredibly new and groundbreaking that has never been seen or heard before.


Tag teamers, wolveriners, night riders, A-teamers
Referring to other skilled rappers who are also experts in their craft.


Super heroes (life takes on all comers) including gondaleros
Referring to himself as a superhero who can take on anyone and any obstacle, including gondoliers who are skilled rowers.


Spin a verse in first to make you know I reverse the hearse
He can make someone who is presumed dead come back to life with his powerful musical verses.


Lyrically curse the worst with instantaneous outburst from birth
His words can bring down even the worst of the worst instantly.


Revolve like planet Earth evolve like mankind on gods turf
He is constantly changing and evolving like the Earth and humanity on this planet with the guidance of a higher power.


Plus I think so deep my mind it quantum leaps like Captain Kirk
He thinks deeply and can make quantum leaps in his thoughts like the famous Star Trek character Captain Kirk.


Turn a sane man berserk, make the devil pray in a church
His lyrics can make a person go insane or make the devil feel the need to confess in church.


On the frequency that blew up kilowatts and megahertz
His words are so powerful that they could cause an explosion in electrical current frequencies.


My words hurt syllables cut back and scratch like the perverts
His words and syllables can be painful and leave a lasting impression just like sexual perverts do.


Even Canibus and Wu-tang clan wear Phi-life Cypher T-shirts
Even popular and skilled rappers like Canibus and Wu-Tang Clan support and wear merchandise from Phi-life Cypher.


I'm crossing weak words with artwork, inspired by Herc
He is combining words and artwork to make something great, inspired by the legendary DJ Kool Herc.


24/7 365 I survive on my own words
He is always creating and performing his own music, relying solely on his own talents to survive and succeed.




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Farhanxplores

2022 and still banging it yo this track will never get old.

James Pearson

Lyrical genius' for sure. One of my favourite UK Hip Hop albums of all time and doesnt sound outdated 14 years on. Big up!

delivery driver

2021 and this album still smashes all these mumbled wana be rappers PLC still smashing it ๐Ÿ‘

SUdatsthecalloftheWU

yes delivery driver

Dan morrell

Definitely one of my favourite tracks of all time ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

Haris Kabashi

I felt in love with the beat โค

Dean Curtis

every track is heavy hard to believe this is 11 years old! proper smokin erb beats peace

SUdatsthecalloftheWU

Is now 21 years old bro! And still a mad smoking herb beat

secretcountry

its a damn shame this has less than 5000 views. it should have like 200x that. but fuck, at least fate was kind enough to let phi-life cypher be born into existence.

Jamie Thomas

Feel lucky to have a copy of this still, looked after since 07, Must be one of the best UK hip hop album's of all time!

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