Above the Clouds
The Gang Starr Lyrics
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Somewhere in outer space"
"The mysteries of creation are there"
"Up in the sky?"
"Up in the sky"
And new hopes for knowledge and peace are there
And therefore as we set sail, we ask god's blessing
On the most hazardous, and dangerous, and greatest adventure
Of which man has ever embarked"
"Prepared for liftoff"
I self lord and master shall bring disaster to evil factors
Demonic chapters, shall be captured by kings
Through the storms of days after
Unto the earth from the sun through triple darkness to blast ya
With a force that can't be compared
To any firepower, for it's mind power shared
The brainwake, causes vessels to circulate
Like constellations reflect at night off the lake
Word to the father, and mother earth
Seeking everlasting life through this hell for what it's worth
Look listen and observe
And watch another c-cypher pullin' my peeps to the curb
Heed the words, it's like ghetto style proverbs
The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve
Cannot afford to be confined to a cell
Brainwaves swell, turnin' a desert to a well
Experience the best teacher, thoughts will spray
Like street sweepers little daddy street preacher
Illustrious feature, narrator you select
Accompanied by deck plus the DJ you respect
The seven and a half combine, over the frontline
The ten percenters, promotin' slander in the airtime
Bear in mind jewels be the tools of the trade
Sharp veins heavenly praise and dues are paid
Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
Reigning down, holdin' it down
Yeah, I leave scientists mentally scarred, triple extra large
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Poison bars from the gods bust holes in your mirage
And catch a charge shake em down like the riot squad
And they deserve ruin like ancient Rome, I span the universe
And return to earth to claim my throne
The maker, owner, plus soul controller
Ayatollah rest in the sky, the cloud's my sofa
Stand like Colosseum, regardless to whom or what
Numerous attempts at my life, so who to trust
Who but us, to supply you with the fire?
The burning truth, 150 Absolut proof
On the mic like Moses spoke in golden scribe
Survivor of the oldest tribe whose soldiers died
I notified families, we shed tears and more
But our hands are the ammo cause the battle's still on
Sound the horn, we come rumblin' through the function
Precise laser beam technique to touch somethin'
When we die hard, to build the monument to honor us with
Humungous effect in the world we could have conquered it
Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
Reigning down, holdin' it down
Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
Reigning down, holdin' it down
The Gang Starr's song "Above The Clouds" features a spoken introduction that sets the scene for the song. The intro explains that a mysterious force has been discovered in outer space and that the mysteries of creation are waiting to be explored. As we set out on this journey, we ask for God's blessing on our hazardous and dangerous adventure. We are then prepared for takeoff, and the song launches into a powerful rap.
The rap lyrics deal with themes of power, control, and spirituality. The rapper speaks of himself as a lord and master who can bring disaster to evil factors. He speaks of the power of mind and the need to break free from confinement. He speaks of the sacrifices that the righteous must make to get what they deserve. He speaks of the tools of the trade, which are sharp veins, heavenly praise, and the payment of dues.
Throughout the song, the rapper uses powerful metaphors and vivid imagery to convey his message. He speaks of storms, constellations, fire, and laser beams. He also plays with the idea of being above the clouds, where the sounds are original and infinite skills create miracles. The overall effect is one of strength, power, and spirituality: a call to action for the listener to take control of their life and rise above the chaos of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It has come to our attention that a mysterious force is loose
Somewhere in outer space
We have become aware that there is an unknown presence at large in the depths of space
The mysteries of creation are there
The secrets of the universe lie out there waiting to be uncovered
Up in the sky?
Is it among the stars?
Up in the sky
Yes, it is up there
The moon and the planets are there
And new hopes for knowledge and peace are there
And therefore as we set sail, we ask god's blessing
On the most hazardous, and dangerous, and greatest adventure
Of which man has ever embarked
The moon, planets and other celestial bodies hold untold potential for human advancement, but their exploration remains a perilous but necessary endeavor
Prepared for liftoff
We are ready for the journey
I self lord and master shall bring disaster to evil factors
Demonic chapters, shall be captured by kings
Through the storms of days after
Unto the earth from the sun through triple darkness to blast ya
With a force that can't be compared
To any firepower, for it's mind power shared
The brainwake, causes vessels to circulate
Like constellations reflect at night off the lake
Word to the father, and mother earth
Seeking everlasting life through this hell for what it's worth
Look listen and observe
And watch another c-cypher pullin' my peeps to the curb
Heed the words, it's like ghetto style proverbs
The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve
Cannot afford to be confined to a cell
Brainwaves swell, turnin' a desert to a well
Experience the best teacher, thoughts will spray
Like street sweepers little daddy street preacher
Illustrious feature, narrator you select
Accompanied by deck plus the DJ you respect
The seven and a half combine, over the frontline
The ten percenters, promotin' slander in the airtime
Bear in mind jewels be the tools of the trade
Sharp veins heavenly praise and dues are paid
I am in control and will wreak havoc on any evil forces that cross my path. I will traverse space and time to vanquish these demons with a strength beyond comparison. My teachings are words of wisdom that must be heeded, and those who strive for righteousness must be willing to make sacrifices. Knowledge and experience are the keys to success, and those who work hard will reap the rewards
Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
Reigning down, holdin' it down
We rise above the mundane world, where creativity knows no bounds and we are free to create magic. We are fierce warriors of the spirit, reigning supreme in the heavens
Yeah, I leave scientists mentally scarred, triple extra large
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Poison bars from the gods bust holes in your mirage
And catch a charge shake em down like the riot squad
And they deserve ruin like ancient Rome, I span the universe
And return to earth to claim my throne
The maker, owner, plus soul controller
Ayatollah rest in the sky, the cloud's my sofa
Stand like Colosseum, regardless to whom or what
Numerous attempts at my life, so who to trust
Who but us, to supply you with the fire?
The burning truth, 150 Absolut proof
On the mic like Moses spoke in golden scribe
Survivor of the oldest tribe whose soldiers died
I notified families, we shed tears and more
But our hands are the ammo cause the battle's still on
Sound the horn, we come rumblin' through the function
Precise laser beam technique to touch somethin'
When we die hard, to build the monument to honor us with
Humungous effect in the world we could have conquered it
My words leave scientists in awe and fear, and I am a force to be reckoned with. My powerful lyrics can destroy any man-made illusions and crush those who stand in my way. I am a master of creation, ruling over all aspects of existence. I have survived countless attempts on my life and come out even stronger, but I remain empathetic to the struggles of those around me. I will continue to fight for what is right, and my legacy will be felt for generations to come
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Elam, Jason S Hunter, Christopher E Martin, Chris Martin, Jason Hunter, John Dankworth
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Lyrics
[Intro]
"It has come to our attention
That a mysterious force is loose somewhere in outer space"
"The mysteries of creation are there"
"Up in the sky?"
"Up in the sky"
"The moon and the planets are there
And new hopes for knowledge and peace are there
And therefore, as we set sail, we ask God's blessing
On the most hazardous and dangerous
And greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked"
"Prepared for lift off"
[Verse 1: Guru]
I Self Lord and Master shall bring disaster to evil factors
Demonic chapters shall be captured by Kings
Through the storms of days after
Unto the Earth from the Sun through triple darkness to blast ya
With a force that can't be compared
To any firepower, for it's mind power shared
The brainwave causes vessels to circulate
Like constellations reflect at night off the lake
Word to the Father and Mother Earth
Seeking everlasting life through this Hell for what it's worth
Look, listen and observe
And watch another C-Cipher pulling my peeps to the curb
Heed the words, it's like ghetto style proverbs
The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve
Cannot afford to be confined to a cell
Brainwaves swell, turning a desert to a well
Experience the best teacher
Thoughts will spray like street sweepers
Little Daddy street preacher
Illustrious feature, narrator you select
Accompanied by Deck, plus the DJ you respect
The seven and a half combined, over the front line
The ten-percenters promoting slander in the airtime
Bear in mind, jewels be the tools of the trade
Sharp blades, heavenly praise and dues are paid
[Hook: Guru]
Above the crowds, above the clouds
Where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual
Above the clouds, raining down, holding it down
[Verse 2: Inspectah Deck]
Yeah, I leave scientists mentally scarred, triple extra large
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Poison bars from the Gods bust holes in your mirage
And catch a charge, shake em down like the riot squad
Invade your zone, ruin like Ancient Rome
I span the universe and return to Earth to claim my throne
The maker, owner, plus soul controller
Ayatollah rest in the sky, the cloud's my sofa
Stand like Colossus, regardless to whom or what
Numerous attempts on my life, so who to trust?
Who but us to supply ya with the fire?
The burning truth, 150 Absolut proof
On the mic like Moses spoke in golden scribe
Survivor of the oldest tribe whose soldiers died
I notified families, we shed tears and mourn
But our hands are on the ammo cause the battle still on
Sound the horn, we come rumbling through the function
Precise laser beam technique to touch something
When we die hard, they'll build a monument to honor us with
Humongous effect in the world, we could've conquered it
Above the crowds, above the clouds
Where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual
Above the clouds, raining down, holding it down
Above the crowds, above the clouds
Where the sounds are original
Infinite skills create miracles
Warrior spiritual
Above the clouds, raining down, holding it down
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