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)
Natural High
Sunz of Man Lyrics
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It's the Killah Priest Iron Sheik from the middle east
Lacing it Sunz Of Man you know what I'm sayin
Big Moe up in the house
Ty G and Dreddy Kruger representin
[Chorus: x2]
We make that music that moves your body (natural high natural high)
We got the fire, that gets you higher (natural high, natural high)
We got the fire, that gets you higher (natural high, natural high)
Roamin in the 4-runner all summer
Laid back, state maps and 8-tracks
It's great that, I laugh at competition
I'm champion nigga, I can't be sunned
Check the royal posture, by the way where's my oscar
Crack your legs like a lobster, break your arms
Beat you to death, snap your neck
Crack your chest, lay you to rest
Then confess, I judge wisely
All spys, tryin to size me
If you phony, I leave you lonely with your
Sony headphones, layin stiff in the dead zone
In the dead zone they lay, King Nostradamos
With Golden Armless, teachin hartlets
That be strippin for they garments
Searchin for a broken promise, regardless though
You godless, still feed you full for your conscience
Red Ant now launch this, rockets
From where her projects, come to street
Profit a Lisha, to fish ya, roll wit a militia
Mr. Military, now, roll with a team of Jim Kelly's
Send my hoes to your telly
Sprayin holes through your belly, you ain't ready
For the deadly, gently MC's
There ain't a school boy to test me
East coast to wesley strite
Those who stress me, we streit
Fuck you with the fight, fight, fight, fight
[Chorus]
A young king at the age of 15, caught up in things
The golden scorpio, sportin material diamond rings
Physical, historical, mystical, shinin, crystal-like
Stackin, packin pistols, FA and they brought the crystal meth
To Crown heights, where the fiends get high
Cross Atlantic avenue, bone down through the Sty
What we do or die unite the kingdom
Multiply, I sick of seein his mother's cry
It's time to purify
Like an Alaskan breeze, I blow through your April's
Stuck to your mentals like thumb-tacks and staples
Been to temples, learned egyptian time-tables
My trade marks on labels and biblic-oohs from mavels
Give life to trapped ex-cons and expedites
You can't escape my prison, I'ma livin Israelite
Killin more trabatites and build my paradise
Green grass grows, the white house is wiped out
Keep your red meat, I'll be fishin for trout
That means I'm the mouse, I'll figure my way out
Pinky and the brain had to find another house
Wherabouts, go walk and frolic in the forest
Next time you lie, think about bein honest
I bomb this
We kill with calmness, words come forth like a savior
A wicked man's heaven is the hell for the Razah
Raised up in Brooklyn, two decades of meetin slaves
From Grenada to the grave, from the cradle to the cage
State-pens be like play-pens, the government in-slavin
Inside a science project with no escapin, unless
They die for us, you for the cream so you lie for us
While other thieves already spy for it
I watch snake eyes everywhere around me
Devils try to drown me in the water and the town built for slaughter
Without order you got chaos, player haters
Who play us, death-bed layers, who forgot to pay us, now they
Covered up with layers, it's too deep for you rap duplicators
Who's packs be betrayers
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Sunz of Man's song Natural High feature the Killah Priest and Iron Sheik from the Middle East, along with Sunz Of Man members Ty G and Dreddy Kruger. The song is about their love for making music that moves people to a natural high, which is portrayed as being equivalent to the feeling of being on drugs. The chorus repeats this theme, stating that their music has the power to elevate the listener and get them higher than any substance. The verses are made up of various personal experiences and observations.
The first verse talks about the group's beginnings and their place in the hip hop world. They take pride in being different, and even call themselves champions. They also boast about their ability to take down anyone who challenges them, using violent imagery to drive home their point. The second verse covers a wide range of topics, from the struggles of addiction in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn to the group's spiritual beliefs. They again use metaphors of violence to make a point, stating that they "kill with calmness" and that their words are like a savior.
Overall, the song is a powerful showcase of the group's skill and lyrical abilities. They touch on a variety of topics while maintaining a consistent theme throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning no different from the ending
Everything is cyclical and comes full circle
It's the Killah Priest Iron Sheik from the middle east
Introducing two rappers from different parts of the world
Lacing it Sunz Of Man you know what I'm sayin
Sunz Of Man is doing something really cool with this song
Big Moe up in the house
Shout-out to Big Moe who is present
Ty G and Dreddy Kruger representin
More shout-outs to Ty G and Dreddy Kruger who are also present
[Chorus: x2] We make that music that moves your body (natural high natural high) We make that music that moves your body (natural high, natural high) We got the fire, that gets you higher (natural high, natural high)
The chorus is about the undeniable effect that the music has on the listener
Roamin in the 4-runner all summer
Driving around aimlessly during the summer
Laid back, state maps and 8-tracks
Relaxed and nostalgic vibes
It's great that, I laugh at competition
Confidence in one's abilities to succeed and dominance over competitors
I'm champion nigga, I can't be sunned
Reinforcing the idea of being unbeatable and being at the top
Check the royal posture, by the way where's my oscar
Holding oneself in high esteem, deserving of recognition
Crack your legs like a lobster, break your arms
Threatening physical harm towards opponents
Beat you to death, snap your neck
Further threatening violence and asserting dominance
Crack your chest, lay you to rest
More violent imagery
Then confess, I judge wisely
Followed by the assertion that he is wise and a fair judge
All spys, tryin to size me
Those that would try to assess and size him up are seen as beneath him
If you phony, I leave you lonely with your Sony headphones, layin stiff in the dead zone
Mocking those who don't measure up to his standards and leaving them in a dead zone of isolation
In the dead zone they lay, King Nostradamos
Referencing the famous prophet Nostradamus who predicted the future
With Golden Armless, teachin hartlets
Teaching those who are vulnerable and desperate
That be strippin for they garments
Implying that these people are willingly giving up their power and dignity
Searchin for a broken promise, regardless though
Seeking something that will never come, but continuing the search anyway
You godless, still feed you full for your conscience
Accusing those who have strayed from their beliefs or values of being without a moral compass
Red Ant now launch this, rockets
A call to action or declaration of intent
From where her projects, come to street
Referencing the tough origins and realities of some of the artists
Profit a Lisha, to fish ya, roll wit a militia
Making money off of addicts, using force and control
Mr. Military, now, roll with a team of Jim Kelly's
Comparing oneself to the iconic martial artist Jim Kelly and the team being tough and formidable
Send my hoes to your telly
Sending women to someone's hotel room for sexual purposes
Sprayin holes through your belly, you ain't ready
Threatening violence once again and asserting that the opponent is not ready for it
For the deadly, gently MC's
The rapper is deadly but also skilled with his wordplay (gentle)
There ain't a school boy to test me
Nobody can challenge the rapper's abilities
East coast to wesley strite
Referencing different places in the US
Those who stress me, we streit
Those who cause problems are met with resistance and aggression
Fuck you with the fight, fight, fight, fight
Fighting words, repeating the phrase for emphasis
A young king at the age of 15, caught up in things
Referencing a protagonist who found himself in trouble from a young age
The golden scorpio, sportin material diamond rings
Describing the young king's power and wealth
Physical, historical, mystical, shinin, crystal-like
Describing the young king's characteristics and aura
Stackin, packin pistols, FA and they brought the crystal meth
More references to weapons and drugs
To Crown heights, where the fiends get high
A location where drug addiction is prevalent
Cross Atlantic avenue, bone down through the Sty
More geographic references, alluding to the river Styx from Greek mythology
What we do or die unite the kingdom
Promoting the power of unity even in dangerous situations
Multiply, I sick of seein his mother's cry
Encouraging growth and productivity while also expressing empathy
It's time to purify
Calling for cleansing or self-improvement
Like an Alaskan breeze, I blow through your April's
Claiming to have a powerful presence that can affect one's life
Stuck to your mentals like thumb-tacks and staples
Having a lasting impact on someone's psyche
Been to temples, learned egyptian time-tables
Referencing introspection and learning ancient knowledge
My trade marks on labels and biblic-oohs from mavels
Having a unique style that is recognized within the industry and also referencing religious texts
Give life to trapped ex-cons and expedites
Helping those who may have been cast aside by society
You can't escape my prison, I'ma livin Israelite
The artist is a fighter and cannot be shackled
Killin more trabatites and build my paradise
Continuing to resist or fight against those who oppose him
Green grass grows, the white house is wiped out
Alluding to possible destruction and societal change
Keep your red meat, I'll be fishin for trout
Choosing a different path or lifestyle than the norm
That means I'm the mouse, I'll figure my way out
Feeling like an underdog or small player but remaining resourceful
Pinky and the brain had to find another house
Referencing two cartoon characters who were always scheming and trying to take over the world
Wherabouts, go walk and frolic in the forest
Suggesting a peaceful or natural environment to escape to
Next time you lie, think about bein honest
Encouraging honesty and authenticity
I bomb this
A declaration of power and dominance
We kill with calmness, words come forth like a savior
Being powerful and effective even with a sense of restraint
A wicked man's heaven is the hell for the Razah
The rapper is better off in a difficult situation because he can hold his own
Raised up in Brooklyn, two decades of meetin slaves
Growing up in a tough environment, feeling like others are oppressed or enslaved
From Grenada to the grave, from the cradle to the cage
More references to difficult or oppressive situations
State-pens be like play-pens, the government in-slavin
Comparing prisons to being childish and yet still being controlled by authority figures
Inside a science project with no escapin, unless
Describing a hopeless or oppressive situation with no way out
They die for us, you for the cream so you lie for us
Although people may be willing to die for their cause, some may be more focused on gaining wealth and will deceive others for it
While other thieves already spy for it
Others may have already betrayed the cause for personal gain
I watch snake eyes everywhere around me
Feeling like there are people who are deceitful or untrustworthy around him
Devils try to drown me in the water and the town built for slaughter
Feeling like he's surrounded by danger or evil
Without order you got chaos, player haters
Stating the obvious that society needs order and the presence of those who hate is counterproductive
Who play us, death-bed layers, who forgot to pay us, now they
Continuing the theme of deception from earlier
Covered up with layers, it's too deep for you rap duplicators
Referring to other rappers who copy styles or are not authentic
Who's packs be betrayers
Those who appear to be allies or friends but ultimately betray or harm others
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus that emphasizes the power of the music to create a natural high
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