02 I Declare War
Shyheim Lyrics


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[Shyheim]
Bring my x-ray visions
See trough you, lace for day
Every bullet counts
And we don't bush straight
I leave you in your ways
Leave your shit, spittin'
Hollow heads in your head
Hollow head collision
I'm bad news,
extra, extra, read about me
Blowin', stolen,
Cops glockin' 197 lobby
My philosophy making niggas think they rockin' me
They can't possible!
I'm not a suspect, i'm far from that
And that uncontrolled substance
Like crack, cocaine
And Inspectah Deck
I don't know how you see it
But it clean ya specks
I'm too complex, what you say complex?
I leaved you stressed with a complex
You better stop playin' games
That's the advice I suggest

Chorus 2X:
I walk like I'm at war
Talk like I'm at war
Don't sleep like it ain't war
You speek like it ain't war
Better read the "Art Of War"
Before crossing my lines
You better read the "Art Of War"
Before crossing my lines

[Shyheim]
It ain't over till we even,
I even got the life support
Machines shook to keep you breavin
I'm beef increasing, bees season
You can peep my 8 by 10 photos
In the 1-20 prison
I'm runnin to your vision, squeezin
For no reason, make it so hot
Hot summer, Shyheim should be a season
Be the greatest like Ali Muhamed
We get a million youths to march
Trough New York like I live Muhamed
Predicted platinum, ya know should dimers
27 can glamerish, we communists
And ghetto richs to the extreme
Devine put the money behind the dreams
Of the microphone vein
Now rushin trough your screams...

Chorus 2X

Outro:




Bottom lines...
*Sounds of war*

Overall Meaning

In "I Declare War," Shyheim brings his x-ray visions to the table and claims to be able to see through everyone. The rapper emphasizes the importance of every bullet, asserting that they all count and they don't beat around the bush. He warns those who cross his lines to read Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" before doing so, portraying himself as a powerful force to be reckoned with. Shyheim notes that he is a bad influence and that he is continuously in the spotlight, both with the authorities chasing after him and with the media documenting his every move. He further suppresses any suspicions of his criminal wrongdoing by implying that he is above the law and that he handles them quickly and efficiently, much like crashing two hollow heads together.


Shyheim elaborates on his tough-guy persona, asserting that he possesses enough power to keep his enemies breathing with the aid of life support machines. He emphasizes that his beef is never-ending, and his bee season is hatching. Shyheim portrays himself as a menace from which there is no escape, encroaching on other MCs' visions without reason and exerting dominance. He upgrades his status to that of a revolutionary figure like Muhammad Ali and calls for a march of a million youths through New York, inspiring the hoods and everybody with the divine money behind the dream of the microphone vein. The sound of war echoes from the outro, adding to the intense feeling of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Bring my x-ray visions
I have the ability to see through people and situations.


See trough you, lace for day
I can see through your lies easily.


Every bullet counts
I take every action seriously.


And we don't bush straight
I am not a straightforward person.


I leave you in your ways
I let you stay in your comfort zone.


Leave your shit, spittin'
Forget about your problems and move on.


Hollow heads in your head
You have no substance in your thinking.


Hollow head collision
A collision of minds with no substance.


I'm bad news, extra, extra, read about me
I am notorious, and you should know about me.


Blowin', stolen, Cops glockin' 197 lobby
I am involved in illegal activities with the police after me.


My philosophy making niggas think they rockin' me
My mindset is compelling, and people try to emulate me.


They can't possible!
They can never be as good as me.


I'm not a suspect, i'm far from that
The authorities cannot pin anything on me; I am too smart.


And that uncontrolled substance like crack, cocaine, And Inspectah Deck
Like powerful drugs, my influence is uncontrollable, and even fellow artists try to capture it.


I don't know how you see it, but it clean ya specks
You need to get your eyes checked if you do not see things the way I do.


I'm too complex, what you say complex?
I am way too intelligent for you to comprehend; do not try to understand me.


I leaved you stressed with a complex
My intelligence and personality can be intimidating and exhausting for people.


You better stop playin' games, That's the advice I suggest
You better take me seriously and stop wasting time.


I walk like I'm at war, Talk like I'm at war
I am always ready for conflict and act aggressively.


Don't sleep like it ain't war, You speek like it ain't war
Don't let your guard down, and never underestimate the situation.


Better read the 'Art Of War' Before crossing my lines
You should be familiar with the rules and strategies of warfare before challenging me.


It ain't over till we even, I even got the life support Machines shook to keep you breavin
I will always try to get back at you until I feel satisfied, and I can even resort to physical harm.


I'm beef increasing, bees season
I am always ready for conflict, and the situation is getting more dangerous.


You can peep my 8 by 10 photos In the 1-20 prison
I have been arrested and spent time in prison.


I'm runnin to your vision, squeezin For no reason, make it so hot Hot summer, Shyheim should be a season
I will come after you with violence, even if there is no reason for it.


Be the greatest like Ali Muhamed We get a million youths to march Trough New York like I live Muhamed
I aspire to be as great as Muhammad Ali, and I want to inspire young people to follow me.


Predicted platinum, ya know should dimers 27 can glamerish, we communists And ghetto richs to the extreme
I am confident that my music will be successful, and I want to bring glamour to the ghetto.


Devine put the money behind the dreams Of the microphone vein Now rushin trough your scream
My record label is investing in my music career, and it is taking over the industry.


Bottom lines...
In the end, all that matters is the outcome, and I will do whatever it takes to win.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: A. WILSON, ERNEST GOLD, SHYHEIM DIONEL FRANKLIN

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