After a series of Blackalicious projects, he also released a solo debut 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up in 2004. One of the album's songs 'Rat Race' from 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up was at one point frequently used on the Sky Sports show Soccer AM. In 2009, his second album Escape 2 Mars was released, followed by his third effort The Next Logical Progression in 2012.
Sometime after the release of his third album, Parker had suffered from kidney failure and was receiving dialysis multiple times a week. In January 2020, Parker received a kidney transplant. Parker died on June 18, 2021 of natural causes. His fourth album (and first posthumous album) Finding Inspiration Somehow was released three months after his passing, initially being recorded during the midst of his health troubles and completed before his death.
Way of the Light
The Gift Of Gab Lyrics
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Just like a sudden rush
Just flowin all through my soul now
Way of the Light
It feels like a certain miss someone
That I want to get up wit'
Way of the Light
Everything's alright now
Way of the Light
Running through rhythms
Proceeding in the torch lights
Floating on melodies
Helping make my thoughts glide
Staidly berated through music I'm off my
Rocker rockin' into the depths of the lost god
Jumping off a climb in the faith I'm a fall guy
Never falling though, in the heavens we all fly
Fourth Dimension rocketships telling ya all why
Wake up from ya slumber my children it's all lies
Money just like everything else, it all dies
Itself is lost and it's still, "Can I get a dime sack?"
To help me focus on wealth, not material wealth
'Cause true wealth resides deep inside
Way of the Light
Just like a sudden rush
Just flowin all through my soul now
Way of the Light
It feels like a certain miss someone
That I want to get up wit'
Way of the Light
Everything's alright now
When ya living in the Light now
Way of the Light
I put the pen to the paper and let the ink thin
Give what it's channeling through me without no thinking
About it, no doubt about it, part of my beating
Came into open the spirit and let you see in
It's time to let 'er off for now, no further seeking
I follow it as I hear about to begin
Follow the Light as I take you on a journey deep in
Sound of the side of the light you might just want to be in
Way of the Light
Way of the Light you want to be in
Heir of the Night
Go on and flow with what you seeking
Playing it right
The little voice inside is speaking
Saying it tight
Beyond your logic and your reason
Way of the Light
Just like a sudden rush
Just flowin all through my soul now
Way of the Light
It feels like a certain miss someone
That I want to get up wit'
Way of the Light
Everything's alright now
When ya living in the Light now
Way of the Light
Living and struggling everyday to make mo'
Poor is getting poorer so niggaz just take dough
Scratching and surviving and seein ya stay broke
Cultivating image instead of the great soul
Cultivate an image but it was all for show
Blow up, explode, didn't it erupt way though
Millions of dollars does not a mortal make whole
You can only take what you've given away though, come on
Way of the Light
Just like a sudden rush
Just flowin all through my soul now
Way of the Light
It feels like a certain miss someone
That I want to get up wit'
Way of the Light
Everything's alright now
When ya living in the Light now
Way of the Light
In The Gift of Gab's song "Way of the Light," the rapper speaks about his spiritual journey and the importance of living in the light. The song's chorus refers to the way of the light as a sudden rush that he feels flowing through his soul, bringing him peace and comfort. He compares it to missing someone he wants to be with, suggesting that the way of the light is like a long-lost friend or a missing piece of the puzzle that he's finally found.
Gab goes on to describe the way of the light as a journey that he follows, allowing it to guide him and take him deeper into the realms of music and spirituality. He urges listeners to wake up from their slumber and not be fooled by the false promises of money and material wealth. He suggests that true wealth comes from within and that cultivating one's spirit and soul is more important than cultivating an image or accumulating wealth.
Overall, the song promotes living in the light and embracing a spiritual journey, rather than focusing on external factors such as material wealth and image.
Line by Line Meaning
Way of the Light
The path towards enlightenment and spiritual awakening
Just like a sudden rush
The feeling of the light is sudden and powerful
Just flowin all through my soul now
It's a feeling of calmness and clarity that is radiating through one's being
It feels like a certain miss someone
The yearning to connect with the truth and the divine
That I want to get up wit'
An urge to seek and pursue the path of enlightenment
Everything's alright now
The feeling that everything is alright when one is living in the light
When ya living in the Light now
One is able to experience the true essence of life when living in the light
Running through rhythms
The experience of moving with the flow of the light
Proceeding in the torch lights
Following the light that illuminates the path of truth and righteousness
Floating on melodies
The peaceful and harmonious journey towards spiritual awakening
Helping make my thoughts glide
The light helps in clearing the cluttered thoughts and bringing clarity
Staidly berated through music I'm off my
The power of music to awaken one's consciousness and bring clarity
Rocker rockin' into the depths of the lost god
Going deeper into the unknown and gaining a deeper understanding of the divine
Jumping off a climb in the faith I'm a fall guy
Taking a leap of faith and risking to lose everything in pursuit of the light
Never falling though, in the heavens we all fly
The promise of spiritual transcendence that is offered by the light
Fourth Dimension rocketships telling ya all why
The ability of the light to reveal the truth and purpose of life
Wake up from ya slumber my children it's all lies
The call to awaken from the illusions and falsehoods of the world
Money just like everything else, it all dies
The realization that material wealth is fleeting and temporary
Itself is lost and it's still, "Can I get a dime sack?"
The futility of seeking happiness in material things
To help me focus on wealth, not material wealth
The call to seek true wealth that is within one's soul
'Cause true wealth resides deep inside
The understanding that true wealth is within one's soul and not in material things
I put the pen to the paper and let the ink thin
The creative process of channeling the light through art
Give what it's channeling through me without no thinking
The purity of channeling the light without any ego or attachment
About it, no doubt about it, part of my beating
The sense of purpose and belonging that comes with the light
Came into open the spirit and let you see in
The light helps in opening the inner self and revealing the true self to the world
It's time to let 'er off for now, no further seeking
The realization that the light is within and needs no further seeking
I follow it as I hear about to begin
The willingness to follow the light and start the journey towards spiritual awakening
Heir of the Night
Those who have been lost in darkness and ignorance
Go on and flow with what you seeking
The call to follow the light and flow with the path of enlightenment
Playing it right
The call to lead a righteous and meaningful life
The little voice inside is speaking
The voice of the inner self that guides towards the light
Saying it tight
The urgency to listen to the voice within and follow the light
Beyond your logic and your reason
The light is beyond the limited understanding of human reason and logic
Living and struggling everyday to make mo'
The everyday struggle to survive in a materialistic world
Poor is getting poorer so niggaz just take dough
The cycle of poverty and desperation that leads to immoral actions and greed
Scratching and surviving and seein ya stay broke
The futile attempt to make ends meet and the inevitable feeling of emptiness
Cultivating image instead of the great soul
The obsession with superficial appearances rather than the inner self
Cultivate an image but it was all for show
The facade of being successful or wealthy that is just for show
Blow up, explode, didn't it erupt way though
The emptiness and futility of seeking fame and success in the material world
Millions of dollars does not a mortal make whole
The realization that material wealth is not enough to fill the void within
You can only take what you've given away though, come on
The understanding that giving love and compassion is the only way to receive it back
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DERRICK BROWN, T. PARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CooperDraytonVisions
RIP to the legend
@mattgillis8580
RIP, he won't be forgotten
@RacerNerd
RIP Gift of Gab. May your Rise and become The Way of the Light. Thank you for making a significant contribution to hip hop. You will always have a spot on my playlist.
@LogdogMolehill
He passed? I didn’t know. What a treasure of music and hip hop.
@scottcboulton
RIP king.
one of the best songs EVER.
@lashleroux5903
this beautiful thumb piano beat will live forever in my happiest of memories. Peace & RIP GofG.
@sidlove5798
I started listening to this amazing lyricist.. rest in peace..peace love to the universe..the beats are funky and cool. loving it!!
@MKY-bt7br
Rest in power brotha
@caseyjames5865
Wow I didn't even know he died...one of the best songs I've ever heard. Rest In Peace brother
@cataraxis-jn9fu
still can’t believe he’s gone. Such a loss, a true artist.