The Storm
The Game feat. Nas Lyrics
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QB Album coming, niggas ill Will, Bravehearts
My nigga DJ Clue - put
This shit on these niggas
Desert Storm baby 2000!
A Drug dealers dream - flip his last Ki
Get out the game
Off the chain
I put blunts in niggas caskets
Lost in the game i learned about pain
Bodies burnt in drug game
But I'm never gon' die
I never heard of death
Energy could never be destroyed
Only the flesh
So when you niggas try to murder
Me with bullets to my head
This is why you can't kill
Me niggas I'm already dead, bRING IT!
I'm busting, bodies fall in the cemetery
Black blood raining on the street
All you niggas, buried y'all!
Niggas just came home
Fresh out the state greens five time felon
Thinking he jelling in Queens
It's pitiful - what a bid could do
Especially federal
Y'all young thugs wilding, see prison
Got a bed for you waiting
I clapped that Satan
But thought I was dreaming
I woke up masturbating in the bed with demons
I cried with every bit of
Strength of my small body
This is the life I chose, under God I'm tiny
Hard to find me, I popped up, lock shot-up
You can't BI, see I'm eternal, not luck
You get shot-up, boxed-up next for the grave
Your flow is one dimensional
Your level is 2nd grade you on top - WHAT?
Copying fuck, I said it first, you repeated
Your false crown covered in dirt - defeated
Y'all niggas all hail, the King is dead
He running like a bitch with
His tail between his legs
Still matic, still eye 4 an eye, wannabe God
You're just the next rapper to die
Fucking with Nas
The lyrics of "The Storm" by The Game featuring Nas delve into themes of survival, resilience, and the harsh realities of the drug game. The song opens with references to Nas and his upcoming album, along with mentions of DJ Clue and Desert Storm, setting the stage for a powerful collaboration.
The first verse speaks about the allure and dangers of drug dealing. The Game reflects on the dream of flipping his last kilogram and getting out of the game. He contrasts the lucrative entertainment money he now earns with the pain and loss experienced in the drug trade, where bodies are burned and lives are destroyed. Despite the danger, the Game proclaims his fearlessness, stating that he has never heard of death and believes that energy cannot be destroyed, only the flesh. He defiantly declares that he cannot be killed because he is already dead.
Nas enters on the second verse, addressing the consequences of a life of crime. He criticizes young thugs who end up in prison, emphasizing the pitiful nature of incarceration. Nas recounts a dream where he woke up surrounded by demons, symbolizing the inner struggles he faces. He expresses the emotional toll of his choices and the strength he must summon to endure. Nas asserts his resilience and longevity, proclaiming that he is eternal, while others are temporary and will end up shot or dead. He admonishes those who imitate him, declaring their false crowns covered in dirt and themselves defeated. Nas concludes with a strong declaration that he is the King, and anyone who messes with him will meet their demise.
Overall, "The Storm" is a powerful and introspective collaboration between The Game and Nas, exploring themes of survival, the harsh realities of the drug game, and the resilience required to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo this Nas niggas whuttup?
Greetings, I am Nas. How are you all?
QB Album coming, niggas ill Will, Bravehearts
My new album from Queensbridge is about to be released, featuring Ill Will and the Bravehearts.
My nigga DJ Clue - put
This shit on these niggas
Desert Storm baby 2000!
DJ Clue, my friend, let's release this music and make a statement in the year 2000!
A Drug dealers dream - flip his last Ki
Get out the game
Cause entertainment money now is
Off the chain
A drug dealer's aspiration is to sell their final kilogram of drugs and exit the illegal business, as the music industry offers lucrative opportunities.
I put blunts in niggas caskets
Lost in the game i learned about pain
Bodies burnt in drug game
I have witnessed the tragic consequences of the drug trade, as I have seen people being buried with their favorite marijuana cigars, experienced personal suffering, and witnessed the fatal outcomes of drug-related conflicts.
But I'm never gon' die
I never heard of death
Energy could never be destroyed
Only the flesh
I believe in the immortality of the soul, as energy cannot be destroyed, only the physical body can cease to exist through death.
So when you niggas try to murder
Me with bullets to my head
This is why you can't kill
Me niggas I'm already dead, bRING IT!
Even if you attempt to assassinate me by shooting me in the head, you cannot succeed because I have already metaphorically died and transcended mortality. I fear no harm.
I'm busting, bodies fall in the cemetery
Black blood raining on the street
All you niggas, buried y'all!
My aggression is causing casualties, leading to numerous funerals at the cemetery. The violence spills black blood, symbolizing the destruction. All those who oppose me shall meet their demise.
Niggas just came home
Fresh out the state greens five time felon
Thinking he jelling in Queens
It's pitiful - what a bid could do
Especially federal
Y'all young thugs wilding, see prison
Got a bed for you waiting
Recently released from prison, these individuals with multiple convictions are ignorant to believe that they are respected in Queens. It is pathetic how a prison sentence can alter someone's perception. Particularly in federal cases, these young criminals must realize that prison awaits them.
I clapped that Satan
But thought I was dreaming
I woke up masturbating in the bed with demons
Metaphorically, I defeated my enemy, symbolized as Satan. However, it felt surreal, almost like a dream. When I woke up, I was engulfed by negative influences, engaging in self-indulgence with demonic forces.
I cried with every bit of
Strength of my small body
This is the life I chose, under God I'm tiny
With every ounce of my limited strength, I wept. This path I have chosen is a challenging one, and in the grandeur of the universe, I am insignificant.
Hard to find me, I popped up, lock shot-up
You can't BI, see I'm eternal, not luck
I am elusive, hard to locate. Suddenly appearing, armed and heavily wounded, you cannot kill me as I am everlasting, not merely fortunate.
You get shot-up, boxed-up next for the grave
Your flow is one dimensional
Your level is 2nd grade you on top - WHAT?
If you continue your confrontational behavior, you will be shot and placed in a coffin, ready for burial. Your rap style lacks depth and complexity, similar to a child's. You dare to claim superiority?
Copying fuck, I said it first, you repeated
Your false crown covered in dirt - defeated
Stop plagiarizing my original ideas and claiming them as your own. Your illegitimate claim to fame is tarnished and debased.
Y'all niggas all hail, the King is dead
He running like a bitch with
His tail between his legs
You all pay homage to an imaginary king, but the truth is, he is dead. He flees like a coward, his tail firmly placed between his legs.
Still matic, still eye 4 an eye, wannabe God
You're just the next rapper to die
Fucking with Nas
I am still at the height of my lyrical prowess, still adhering to the principle of retaliation. You, who aspire to be God-like, will be the next rapper to meet your demise for crossing paths with Nas.
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Jesse Walters
This track never reached enough people. it is epic.
Jason Voorhees
@Buc Nasty you missed out on so much stuff man, feels bad these are the bangas from the days
Mroriginalpb T
Trust me this was one of the hardest songs in that beef !!
Joejoe Silano
That's why it's called ghost unit
Jason Voorhees
@Joejoe Silano they the rat busters
Wayne Lewis
Facts man
Ricky Rude
"I'll take that title, drop it off at your son's recital then read a quote from the bible. I'm suicidal, this ain't a rap war it's survival. The beat is a grenade, the flow a automatic rifle." Wow. Fire.
Illmatic
Nas and the Game deserved an album together, My two favorite rappers. The game deserves more recognition, it has many fire albums🔥🔥🔥
Ben Bansal
Have to give props to the production, its a chemistry between MC and producer to create what they did with this track
Barry Kelly
This was that banger back in the day. Nas goes bananas on this track🔥🔥🔥🔥