The Shining
Phi-Life Cypher Lyrics


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Yo Yo Yo
Yo my nigga
My rhymes been shining
Even the moon dont shine like my verse
Even the stars in the sun dont shine like this

[Chorus]
The shining, The shining, The shining
Please take heed when I'm rhyming [x4]

[Verse 1]

Now I take you over
Take witness like Jehovah
Cant compete because my style be butter like clover
Its a supa cala fragalistic expialadosious
When i rhyme i hope you focus
Nasty like puss I make a mess
Cant see me like the monster from loch ness
I beg ya dont test
Its a Phi Life Cypher
Here to get you Hyper
No matter what blood typer
Jump out the frying pan into the fire
Burning with desire, body is perspire
Where infones just to get the bones
Without the juice another stone
Just a way to flick my dough
1 hand on my throne
Kick you like Seagal
Fly like an Eagle
Inimitable fly style child
I can see all
Open up your mind to the shining
Redefining, mesmerising
Nigga throw away your dollar Calvin Calvin Kleining
I'm in charge
In the middle of the night like the barge
Got the shotty from Johnny Donny
The AK from the krave
Anybody get in my way they gettin sprayed
Nigga tried to redefine me with swine
Jumped on his back
Cold fucked up his spine

[Chorus x4]

[Verse 2]

Your life will get tekken
As i hit you like Yosimitshu
I grips through and rips you
Like some tissue
The issue
Will be to diss you
If you be talking
So step the fuck back
Like Michael Jacksons' moonwalking
I ride the rhythms like the rocky roads from ridge racer
Always lead the pack
Cos I'm the natural born pace maker
The gonderlero, ragamuffin, rap hero
Got father like de Niro
But i aint acting I'm rapping
Packing
X amount of lyrics in my brains account
And word is out
I be turning everybodys party out
The supa dupa
Rap trooper
Be on the next rap manuva
My rap ability to compensate my rap facility
My energy electrifies
Rise like the sun
Bring me missions impossible
Nigga i get the job
Done the war be won
If im on your side if not done
Cos i bring the ruckus to the mothafuckers
Pushing their luck
To Lazi Ayatolla turn your eye out badboy
Like Alcapone pick up the microphone
Smoke some niggas like im in the ganja zone
The king like kong
For realla
The god like zilla
Bring mo action than a murder mystery in suspense thriller
My lyrics take up
Like Aircrafts
Nigga be needin some skin grafts
Cos you know my shit be hot like back draft
Hovercrafts cause causing man slaughter dark and out of order
Kick a pregnant woman
And break her fuckin waters
Dangerous at close quarters
Causing face contortions
Highly murderous
Just like the back street abortations
So step wit caution
As i double double my tongue tongue
With lyrical lyrical style style
Second second to none none
So run run
Grip wit fast fast
Andele andele
He be like speedy Gonzalez
Cos i bust bust
That arse arse
My like manuva outclass
Fractures bruck up your blood clot
Send em a duff clart
Wit my lyrical gun shot
Lyrical top notch naturally gifted
Born to rock rock
Be in my vains
Stab me im bleeding hip hop
The frighten light skin
Strikes like lighting
Flash like Gordon
I make you wonder like Stevie
When i do my ting





[Chorus x2: fades away]

Overall Meaning

Phi-Life Cypher's "The Shining" is a powerful rap song about the strength and creativity of the artist's rhymes. The lyrics suggest that the rapper's rhymes are so good that they outshine even the brightest celestial bodies like the moon and stars. The chorus repeats the phrase "The shining" and urges listeners to take notice of the rapper's rhymes. The first verse boasts about the rapper's superior style, which is described as "butter like clover." The lyrics include a reference to the movie Loch Ness, and tell listeners not to "test" the Phi Life Cypher. The verse also mentions the frying pan and fire metaphor, suggesting that the artist is not afraid of challenges and is driven by desire.


The second verse continues with the theme of the rapper's superior rhymes and his ability to outperform other artists. The lyrics describe his energy as electrifying and his style as second to none. He refers to himself as a "rap trooper" who is always ready for the next challenge, and the words "dangerous" and "murderous" are used to describe his rapping style. The verse ends with references to Stevie Wonder and the superhero Flash, suggesting that the rapper's rhymes are like a force of nature that cannot be stopped.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo Yo Yo
Greetings


Yo my nigga
Addressing the listener


My rhymes been shining
My rap game is at its best


Even the moon dont shine like my verse
My verses outdo the moon


Even the stars in the sun dont shine like this
My rhyming skills are unparalleled


[Chorus] The shining, The shining, The shining Please take heed when I'm rhyming [x4]
Reinforcing the theme of the song and warning that the lyrics should not be taken lightly


Now I take you over
Taking the listener on a journey through the song


Take witness like Jehovah
Listeners should pay close attention as if testifying in court


Cant compete because my style be butter like clover
My style is smooth as butter and unbeatable


Its a supa cala fragalistic expialadosious
My rhyming skills are beyond description


When i rhyme i hope you focus
Listeners should focus on the rhymes


Nasty like puss I make a mess
My lyrics are raw and unfiltered


Cant see me like the monster from loch ness
My skills are so advanced, no one can compare


I beg ya dont test
Listeners should not challenge my rhyming abilities


Its a Phi Life Cypher Here to get you Hyper
Introducing the group and their goal of exciting the listener


No matter what blood typer
Unfazed by anyone's background or status


Jump out the frying pan into the fire Burning with desire, body is perspire
Moving from one high-intensity moment to the next


Where infones just to get the bones Without the juice another stone
Insinuating that other rappers are only in it for the money


Just a way to flick my dough 1 hand on my throne
Flexing his success through lyrics


Kick you like Seagal Fly like an Eagle
Powerful and versatile, like a martial arts superstar and a soaring bird


Inimitable fly style child I can see all
Confident in his unique style and ability to see everything


Open up your mind to the shining Redefining, mesmerising
Encouraging listeners to embrace the song's message and be hypnotized by the lyrics


Nigga throw away your dollar Calvin Calvin Kleining
Urging listeners to value rap skills over material possessions


I'm in charge In the middle of the night like the barge
Asserting dominance in the rap game, even in the darkest hour


Got the shotty from Johnny Donny The AK from the krave
Metaphorical weapons to show his lyrical prowess


Anybody get in my way they gettin sprayed Nigga tried to redefine me with swine Jumped on his back Cold fucked up his spine
Any opposing rappers will be shut down, using the metaphor of a pig (swine) to show their inferiority


[Verse 2] Your life will get tekken
Continuation of bragging about his rap skills and ability to defeat anyone


As i hit you like Yosimitshu I grips through and rips you Like some tissue The issue Will be to diss you
Describing how he destroys opponents, like grabbing and ripping apart tissue


If you be talking So step the fuck back Like Michael Jacksons' moonwalking
Telling rivals to step back and avoid confrontation, like MJ's iconic moonwalk


I ride the rhythms like the rocky roads from ridge racer
Dominating the beat and flow of the song like a skilled race car driver


Always lead the pack Cos I'm the natural born pace maker
Confidence in his innate talent and ability to excel


The gonderlero, ragamuffin, rap hero Got father like de Niro But i aint acting I'm rapping Packing
Comparing himself to a charismatic hero, like Robert De Niro, but proudly distinguishing himself as a rapper


X amount of lyrics in my brains account And word is out I be turning everybodys party out
Generating buzz and excitement by his lyrical creativity


The supa dupa Rap trooper Be on the next rap manuva
Eager to tackle his next rap battle or project


My rap ability to compensate my rap facility
Using his rap ability to make up for shortcomings in other areas


My energy electrifies Rise like the sun Bring me missions impossible Nigga i get the job Done the war be won
Unstoppable energy, comparing himself to the sun rising and taking on impossible challenges


If im on your side if not done Cos i bring the ruckus to the mothafuckers Pushing their luck
If he's on your side, you're lucky, or he'll take on anybody who challenges him


To Lazi Ayatolla turn your eye out badboy Like Alcapone pick up the microphone Smoke some niggas like im in the ganja zone
Dropping references to celebrities and battling rappers, comparing his prowess to smoking marijuana


The king like kong For realla The god like zilla Bring mo action than a murder mystery in suspense thriller
Asserting himself as the true king and god of rap, while also promising nonstop action and intrigue like in a thrilling movie


My lyrics take up Like Aircrafts Nigga be needin some skin grafts Cos you know my shit be hot like back draft
His wordplay is powerful and deadly like jets and flames, with listeners needing medical attention from his lyrical burns


Hovercrafts cause causing man slaughter dark and out of order Kick a pregnant woman And break her fuckin waters Dangerous at close quarters Causing face contortions Highly murderous
Using graphic and disturbing imagery to show how his rhymes destroy listeners


Just like the back street abortations So step wit caution As i double double my tongue tongue With lyrical lyrical style style Second second to none none So run run Grip wit fast fast Andele andele He be like speedy Gonzalez
Continuing with graphic and disturbing imagery, while also emphasizing his tongue-twisting rap style and speed


Cos i bust bust That arse arse My like manuva outclass Fractures bruck up your blood clot Send em a duff clart Wit my lyrical gun shot
Demonstrating his skill at taking down other rappers, using violent and vulgar language


Lyrical top notch naturally gifted Born to rock rock Be in my vains Stab me im bleeding hip hop The frighten light skin Strikes like lighting Flash like Gordon I make you wonder like Stevie When i do my ting
Endearing himself to fans by admitting his innate talent and love for rap, while also comparing himself to legendary figures like Stevie Wonder and Flash Gordon


[Chorus x2: fades away]
Repeating the chorus to reassure the listener and create a memorable ending to the song




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Comments from YouTube:

MrProphecy

Jus listened to this whole album again and it's just as relevant as it ever was. Profound.

Mr London Go

@English Oak ;-)

English Oak

Yep

Mr London Go

what about now? 2022

Robin Banks

massive masterpiece. the art of rhyming

Catastrophysicist

this track is SO fuckin dope it's perfection i don't see how anyone could ever say anything bad about it

theprezmanable

This is an awesome track, this and over, phi life are ill. Wish I still had the albums - lost these, all the louis slipperz £10 pound bags and a couple of taskforce albums when my bag got nicked - bad times. Big respect to Phi Life

TheBoneLESS

had a very vague knowledge of phi life but damn, this track is insane! will almost certainly buy this album soon.

stuart douglas

brilliant track highly recommened the album mc life is sick mate!!!!

gbarassi

incredible track and rhymes hearing phi life cypher since 2003

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