Prior to becoming affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz were known as Da Last Future and included rappers Shabazz The Disciple and 7th Ambassador, along with producer Supreme. 7th Ambassador retired before the group's Wu-affiliated days really got started, and soon before the release of their debut album The Last Shall Be First in 1998 both Killah Priest and Shabazz began to clash with Wu leader RZA, both eventually effectively cutting their Wu ties and leaving the group for solo careers. Supreme was kicked out of the group in late 2000, when it was discovered he had been heavily bootlegging the group's music, including leaking a whole album titled The First Testament. Killah Priest, who was absent from the recording of the group's second album proper Saviorz Day in 2002, has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang ties and is expected to work with the group again soon, while Shabazz made his official return to Sunz Of Man in early 2003.
Discography
* The Last Shall Be First (1998)
* The First Testament aka Elements (1999)
* Saviorz Day (2002)
* Elements (2004)
* Freedom Of Speech (2004)
* The Old Testament (2006)
Black Sleeping Beauty
Sunz of Man Lyrics
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Uh, now how should I send the law?
I'm gon' send the Killah Priest
Through the Sunz of Man
I'm gon' send in Bethlehem
It's the Sunz of Man, I'm gon' send in
A world premier on the frontier for a year
I ride the camel, wearin' golden sandals
Gold shield, war force field
Silver spear, jasper armor flooded with onyx
Silk garment, a silk cape, a nickel plate breastplate
A golden helmet, a purple robe clothed with the velvet
Pullin' my diamond sword through ya pelvis, collar shinin like Elvis
Studied clubs, a golden club, roll out the white glove
I'm above, show you love for the general
Bag me the emeralds, never end the jewels
Attendin school of thoughts, red curtains, white turbans
Purple silk, blue quilt, sippin soy milk as the scales tilt
Holy tablets made from the Abbot's finest fabrics
Crystal glass, gold rims flooded with gems
The son of Shim sung me hymns
Enjoy the royal smell, golden bells
King Soloman's spells, holy vails
Instruments of excellence, new testaments
The annointed, flamboyant, rap for your enjoyment
Now children go when I send thee
Uh, now how should I send the law?
I'm gon' send the Prodigal Sunn
Through the Sunz of Man
I'm gon' send in Bethlehem
Through the Sunz of Man, I'm gon' send thee
My lyric condition, critical, political
Analytical, controversal, diversal, verbal, daily rehearsal
My ora, presidential, we shed your mental temple for life
I born supreme knowledge to make the wisdom my wife
No time for strife, decrease releasin through the mic device
You better think twice, precise or get crushed like ice
Ever since I been an MC, never knew nothin to be for free
The recipe consists of space, time and energy
Physical isolation escapin, revelation every since creation
I see the slaves in my nation came to make a change
Live out my name, sustain The Grain, consider the strange deranged
Even insane in the brain, I felt the strain of pain
From the migranes and bloodstains, now I know the game
And only a few stay the same
Now children go when I send thee
Uh, now how should I send the law?
I'm gon' send the Heaven the Hell Raz'
Through the Sunz of Man
I'm gon' send in (Brooklyn, Bethlehem, Bethlehem)
Through the Sunz of Man, I'm gon' send in Bethlehem
What up, son? Nuttin but clouds and the UFO's
What's goin' down? Nuttin but souls as we open scrolls
I was born as a grand Sun of Man from Abraham
Brooklyn was my Bethelehem, I blessed the land with children
Keep a gun in hand, must understand my plan
You drown in the quicksand, hair wrapped like arabs from Iran
We crash clubs, black blood, shed for money love
Backstabber's hugs, little kids follow thugs sellin drugs
Unlawful marriages, miscarriages, savages livin fabulous
Buildin drug palaces, players play 'til that day of repentance
A one way entrance, a death or life sentence
I'm like the banker, when I thank a wave my interest
Hell Razah, I come with prophecies, missioners possibly
Animosity, keep you watchin me
The golden owl, while you approach
I make your coach throw in the towel
Use you consonants and vowels
Precious jewels stress them fools, drop your tool
Stop repentin, now go where I sent him
Now children go when I send in 60 Sec
Uh, now how should I send the law?
I'm gon' send the one by one
One was the ity bity baby
Two was the palmentor, south pole
Three was the hebrew, children
Four was the son standin at the door
Three was the hebrew, children
Two was the palmentor, south pole
One was the ity bity baby
Wrapped all in that
I may know what you gon' name that
A stranger that's born, born as a Sun of Man
You and you, Sunz of Man want you
You and you, you and you
Sunz of Man drop jewels, you and you
You and I Vs. to make the Sunz' shit work
The lyrics of "Black Sleeping Beauty" by Sunz of Man are complex, and they contain a range of evocative and thought-provoking imagery. The song opens with a reference to a traditional African American spiritual, "Children Go Where I Send Thee," before it launches into an extended metaphor, in which different members of Sunz of Man take on various roles, including that of a warrior, a messenger, and a prophet.
The lyrics of the song touch on a range of themes, including political activism, intellectual rigor, and personal transformation. The imagery is rich and dense, with references to weapons, clothing, and jewelry, as well as colors, animals, and places. Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the experience of living as a person of color in contemporary America, and it is a call to action for those who seek to challenge systems of oppression and inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
Now children go when I send thee
I am sending out the members of Sunz of Man on a mission
Uh, now how should I send the law?
How should I empower them?
I'm gon' send the Killah Priest
I will send Killah Priest on this mission
Through the Sunz of Man
This will be done through the collective efforts of Sunz of Man
I'm gon' send in Bethlehem
This mission will take place in Bethlehem
It's the Sunz of Man, I'm gon' send in
Sunz of Man members will be the ones sent out for this mission
A world premier on the frontier for a year
This mission is a significant event taking place on the frontier for a year-long period
Those with the ear, let 'em hear
Those who can understand the message, should listen carefully
I ride the camel, wearin' golden sandals
I am traveling on a camel while wearing gold sandals
Gold shield, war force field
I have a gold shield that offers protection in war
Silver spear, jasper armor flooded with onyx
I am wearing silver armor with a spear and onyx stones
Silk garment, a silk cape, a nickel plate breastplate
I am wearing silk clothing with a nickel plate over the chest
A golden helmet, a purple robe clothed with the velvet
I am wearing a golden helmet and a purple velvet robe
Pullin' my diamond sword through ya pelvis, collar shinin like Elvis
I am wielding a diamond sword and it's bright like Elvis Presley's collar
Studied clubs, a golden club, roll out the white glove
I have studied the use of clubs and wield a golden club while being courteous with a white glove
I'm above, show you love for the general
I am superior and showing love to the general
Bag me the emeralds, never end the jewels
Retrieve emeralds for me and keep the ongoing supply of jewels coming
Attendin school of thoughts, red curtains, white turbans
I am attending a school of thought and the setting has red curtains and people wearing white turbans
Purple silk, blue quilt, sippin soy milk as the scales tilt
I am wearing purple silk clothes on top of a blue quilt, sipping soy milk as the scales tip
Holy tablets made from the Abbot's finest fabrics
I have holy tablets made from fine materials from the Abbot
Crystal glass, gold rims flooded with gems
I have a crystal glass with gold-rimmed and gem-adorned edges
The son of Shim sung me hymns
Shim's son sung me hymns
Enjoy the royal smell, golden bells
Bask in the kingly experience and listen to the golden bells
King Soloman's spells, holy vails
Receive spells from King Soloman and take part in holy vails
Instruments of excellence, new testaments
Use instruments of excellence and new testaments for the mission
The annointed, flamboyant, rap for your enjoyment
The annointed members will rap in a flamboyant style for your enjoyment
My lyric condition, critical, political
My lyrics are crucial and political
Analytical, controversal, diversal, verbal, daily rehearsal
They are analytical, controversial, diverse, and rehearsed daily
My ora, presidential, we shed your mental temple for life
My aura is presidential and I help people release their mental barriers to live better lives
I born supreme knowledge to make the wisdom my wife
I have innate knowledge and aim to make wisdom my partner
No time for strife, decrease releasin through the mic device
We don't have time for conflict and aim to reduce stress through our music
You better think twice, precise or get crushed like ice
Think carefully or face crushing defeat
Ever since I been an MC, never knew nothin to be for free
I never received anything for free as an MC
The recipe consists of space, time and energy
The recipe for success involves utilizing space, time, and energy
Physical isolation escapin, revelation every since creation
I aim to escape physical isolation, and revelations have occurred since creation
I see the slaves in my nation came to make a change
I see that the oppressed in my country are coming together to effect change
Live out my name, sustain The Grain, consider the strange deranged
I aim to live up to my reputation, sustain my movement, and include those that society often deems strange or deranged
Even insane in the brain, I felt the strain of pain
Even when feeling crazy or overwhelmed, I can still sense the effects of pain
From the migranes and bloodstains, now I know the game
Through personal suffering, I know the realities of the game
And only a few stay the same
Only a few people remain consistent through challenging circumstances
I'm gon' send the Prodigal Sunn
I will send out the Prodigal Sunn on this mission
My lyric condition, critical, political
My lyrics are crucial and political
I'm gon' send the Heaven the Hell Raz'
I will send out Hell Raz' on this mission
What up, son? Nuttin but clouds and the UFO's
I am currently surrounded by clouds and UFOs
What's goin' down? Nuttin but souls as we open scrolls
We are uncovering knowledge and encountering souls
I was born as a grand Sun of Man from Abraham
I am one of the great prophets of Sunz of Man lineage from Abraham
Brooklyn was my Bethelehem, I blessed the land with children
Brooklyn is my birthplace and I have blessed the land with followers
Keep a gun in hand, must understand my plan
I keep a gun for protection and anyone working with me must understand my strategy
You drown in the quicksand, hair wrapped like arabs from Iran
Those who oppose me will face destruction and I wear my hair in a specific style often seen in Iran
We crash clubs, black blood, shed for money love
We forcefully enter clubs and face violence and injuries for financial gain
Backstabber's hugs, little kids follow thugs sellin drugs
People pretending to be allies while plotting harm to us give hugs, and children follow negative influences that peddle drugs
Unlawful marriages, miscarriages, savages livin fabulous
People have illegal marriages, experience pregnancy loss, and live like wild animals while still enjoying luxury lifestyles
Buildin drug palaces, players play 'til that day of repentance
People are constructing drug empires, and others continue to enjoy a sinful lifestyle until the day they repent
A one way entrance, a death or life sentence
Exiting this lifestyle is difficult and one's choices can lead to death or improvement
I'm like the banker, when I thank a wave my interest
I am like a banker and showing appreciation can garner me favorable interest
Hell Razah, I come with prophecies, missioners possibly
I am Hell Razah and I come with divine predictions and support my fellow missioners
Animosity, keep you watchin me
I sense hostility towards me and it makes people closely observe my actions
The golden owl, while you approach
As you come near, it represents me as the golden owl
I make your coach throw in the towel
I will defeat you to the point where your ally gives up
Use you consonants and vowels
I utilize all sounds to express myself
Precious jewels stress them fools, drop your tool
Valuable knowledge demoralize idle people and they should submit
Stop repentin, now go where I sent him
Stop feeling remorse and go where I have designated the location
I'm gon' send the one by one
Members of Sunz of Man will be sent out one by one on this mission
One was the ity bity baby
One of the Sunz of Man members is very young and inexperienced
Two was the palmentor, south pole
Another member comes from the south pole and has mentored numerous people
Three was the hebrew, children
Another member is a hebrew and has been a child star
Four was the son standin at the door
The fourth member is waiting by the door
Wrapped all in that
The baby member is wrapped up in their clothing
I may know what you gon' name that
I have an idea for what the baby member will be called
A stranger that's born, born as a Sun of Man
The baby is no longer a stranger as they are officially a part of Sunz of Man
You and you, Sunz of Man want you
We want all of the members of Sunz of Man
Sunz of Man drop jewels, you and you
Sunz of Man have valuable knowledge to share with everyone
You and I Vs. to make the Sunz' shit work
You and I are working together to make Sunz of Man successful
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Jewelz๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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Shamethat peole dont appreciate that kind of music true Legends poets of reality
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