Paz was born in Sicily, Italy, where he lived for a short time before moving with his family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is of Sicilian/Italian heritage. He has both Italian and American citizenship. Paz originally started rapping with fellow Jedi Mind Tricks member Stoupe in his basement.
In 1996, Paz released the Amber Probe EP. This was the debut EP from the duo and it was released in 1996. It featured guest appearance from The Lost Children of Babylon. It was in 1997, Jedi Mind Tricks released their debut album; The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness (often abbreviated as The Psycho-Social CD). The group only consisted of Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind at this time and featured Apathy, Jus Allah, and Black Thought.
He released his first solo album, Season of the Assassin in 2010. This was 18 years after Paz had originally started rapping. He released his second album God of the Serengeti in October 2012. In 2013, Paz confirmed that he was working with Army of the Pharaohs to release In Death Reborn, which was released in 2014. October 22, 2013 marked the release date of his second EP, Carry On Tradition. Paz's third solo LP, The Cornerstone of the Corner Store, was released on October 28, 2016. He released his fourth solo album, The Pain Collector, in September 2018. Subsequently, his newest solo album titled As Above so Below was released in February, 2020.
Paz owns an independent record label, Enemy Soil.
Paz is known for his raw and gritty lyrical delivery. His lyrics frequently contain references to religion, war, politics, mythology, conspiracy theories, and the paranormal. His more recent albums such as Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell show a more obvious approach to politics and world issues. This gritty style of Paz became apparent with the release of Violent by Design, and has become progressively more defined since its release.
Raised Catholic, Paz is now a Muslim, which plays a major role in much of his lyrics, often controversially, as on "Heavenly Divine", where he rapped "I'm with Allah 'cause he chose me, I broke into the Vatican, strangled The Pope with his rosary." Paz is also a heavy metal fan, and occasionally uses song titles and band names in JMT tracks and lyrics.
Paz has a number of aliases, such as: "Ikon the Verbal Hologram", "Louie Doggs", "Boxcutter Pazzy", "Pack Pistol Pazzy", "Hologram", "Paz", "Vinnie P", "The Pazmanian Devil", Odrama Vin Laden", "Ikon the Python", and "Pazienza".
Last Breath
Vinnie Paz Lyrics
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Hit a fork in the road and the devil occupies both lanes
Stumble as a back step
Feel the pressure on my soul as the air's leaving out my frame
Now breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe
I'm living on my last breath it's all final when it's final
When you fade into a blacked out dream
Past this and my regrets I hope you're all in past tense
(Marry a girl with accent
Carry this words as axes)
Make some major changes and some statements til I'm ashes
And placed in hourglasses
So you can turn me upside down and watch as time passes
Drugs are bad habits before I'm in that casket
And the happiness I'm searching for I hope I grasp it
And hope I fully grab it and never take for granted
All the luxuries in life and still believe in magic
Look back at all my fans and know I made them track hits
And I hope I never look for love, I hope that it just happens
And if I have kids, I hope that it was stressful
But worth it in the end because they all became successful
And I hope my last breath was something truly breathful
But worse I couldn't say much more before I died and left you
Until my last breath, I'll have death before dishonor
I welcome drama with open arms and holdin' a lama
My whole persona is vodka bottles and marijuana
The hope in Nana was rockin', inspired from my Mama
I'm a warrior, I went into jail for the drama
I'm the story of the terrorist cell of Osama
I wanna never have birth and fail as a father
I would never want the illness that killed in my Nana
The half moon on the bank of the river's devotion
That's the stab wound, born from the killer emotion
I was enraged by darkness, militant motion
I was embraced by the thought of the still in the ocean
I would never question the power of God pain
Until I saw his body the color of dark rain
He recited the third chapter, Allah name
And he ignited the third chapter, Allah flame
I'm living on my last breath
Hit a fork in the road and the devil occupies both lanes
Stumble as a back step
Feel the pressure on my soul as the air's leaving out my frame
Now breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe
I'm living on my last breath it's all final when it's final
When you fade into a blacked out dream
The song "Last Breath" by Vinnie Paz tells a story of someone who is on their last breath and reflecting on their life. The first verse opens with the singer hitting a fork in the road, where both paths are controlled by the devil. This can be interpreted as the person facing a difficult decision where both choices may not have the best outcome. The lyrics go on to describe the pressure of their soul and the feeling of the air leaving their body. The chorus repeats the phrase "breathe" as a reminder to keep fighting until the end.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their regrets and hopes for the future. They mention marrying a girl with an accent and hoping their words can be used as axes, meaning they hope their words can cut through to people and make a positive impact. The lyrics also touch on major changes, statements, and the importance of not taking life for granted. The singer wishes for success for their hypothetical children and a peaceful acceptance of their final breath.
The final verse apparently deals with violence and terrorism, with nods to Osama bin Laden and the power of faith. The half moon on the bank of the river's devotion is suggested to represent a wound created by strong emotions. The singer declares a willingness to face drama head on, and describes himself as a "warrior." Ultimately, the song emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and not giving up until the very end.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm living on my last breath
I feel like my time is running out and my life is coming to an end
Hit a fork in the road and the devil occupies both lanes
I am at a crossroads where both options are equally bad and the devil seems to be in control
Stumble as a back step
I am struggling to move forward and keep making mistakes
Feel the pressure on my soul as the air's leaving out my frame
I am overwhelmed by the weight of my own mortality and the feeling of losing my breath
Now breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe
I need to calm down and focus on taking deep breaths to stay alive
Past this and my regrets I hope you're all in past tense
I hope that when I am gone, my loved ones can move on and forget about any mistakes or regrets I had
Make some major changes and some statements til I'm ashes
I want to make a difference and leave behind a legacy before I die
And placed in hourglasses
I want to be remembered by my loved ones even after I am gone
Drugs are bad habits before I'm in that casket
I need to break my bad habits before they lead to my untimely death
And the happiness I'm searching for I hope I grasp it
I hope to find true happiness before it's too late
And hope I fully grab it and never take for granted
If I do find happiness, I want to cherish and appreciate it for as long as I live
All the luxuries in life and still believe in magic
Even though I have everything I need, I still want to believe in the wonder and mystery of life
Look back at all my fans and know I made them track hits
I want to reflect on the success I have achieved and the impact I have had on my fans
And I hope I never look for love, I hope that it just happens
I hope to find love naturally without having to search for it
Until my last breath, I'll have death before dishonor
I would rather die than be dishonorable or betray my values
I welcome drama with open arms and holdin' a lama
I am not afraid of conflict and am willing to defend myself if needed
My whole persona is vodka bottles and marijuana
My image is associated with alcohol and drugs, which is not necessarily who I truly am
I saw his body the color of dark rain
I witnessed the aftermath of a tragedy and it left a lasting impact on me
He recited the third chapter, Allah name
In his dying moments, he found comfort and solace in his faith, reciting holy words
And he ignited the third chapter, Allah flame
His faith burned brightly even in his final moments, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him
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[Hook: Whispers]
I'm living on my last breath
Hit a fork in the road and the Devil occupies both lanes
Stumble as a back step
Feel the pressure on my soul as the air's leaving out my frame
Now breathe (inhale), breathe (inhale)
Breathe (inhale), breathe
I'm living on my last breath, it's all final when it's final
When you fade into a blacked out dream
[Verse 1: Chris Rivers]
Until my last breath I hope my heart's been fully accessed
Past this and my regrets I hope you're all in past tense
Marry a girl with accents carry this world's axis
Make some major changes and some statements til I'm ashes
And placed in hourglasses
So you can turn me upside down and watch as time passes
Drugs are bad habits before I'm in that casket
And the happiness I'm searching for I hope I grasp it
And hope I fully grab it and never take for granted
All the luxuries in life and still believe in magic
Look back at all my fans and know I made them track hits
And I hope I never look for love, I hope that it just happens
And if I have kids, I hope that it was stressful
But worth it in the end, because they all became successful
And I hope my last breath was something truly breathful
But worse I couldn't say much more before I died and left you
[Hook: Whispers]
I'm living on my last breath
Hit a fork in the road and the devil occupies both lanes
Stumble as a back step
Feel the pressure on my soul as the air's leaving out my frame
Now breathe (inhale), breathe (inhale), breathe (inhale), breathe
I'm living on my last breath, it's all final when it's final
When you fade into a blacked out dream
[Verse 2: Vinnie Paz]
Until my last breath, I'll have death before dishonor
I welcome drama with open arms and holdin' a lama
My whole persona is vodka bottles and marijuana
The hope in Nana was rockin', inspired from my Mama
I'm a warrior, I went into jail for the drama
I'm the story of the terrorist cell of Osama
I wanna never have birth and fail as a father
I would never want the illness that killed in my Nana
The half moon on the bank of the river's devotion
That's the stab wound born from the killer emotion
I was enraged by darkness, militant motion
I was embraced by the thought of distilling the ocean
I would never question the power of God pain
Until I saw his body the color of dark rain
He recited the third chapter, Allah name
And he ignited the third chapter, Allah aflame
[Hook: Whispers]
I'm living on my last breath
Hit a fork in the road and the devil occupies both lanes
Stumble as I back step
Feel the pressure on my soul as the air's leaving out my frame
Now breathe (inhale), breathe (inhale), breathe (inhale), breathe
I'm living on my last breath, it's all final when it's final
When you fade into a blacked out dream
@massivegat5087
Chris Rivers dropped one of the realest lines on this, " I hope I never look for love, I hope that it just happens." Nothing on this track is realer, kids got wisdom. Respect to Paz and Rivers.
@greenp6830
For real.
Respect.
@jaynelson9832
lol u serious?
@Time2RebelNOW
The line right after that hit me too.
@larikuparnongkynrih5
Lol did you got dump...
@tannerdippel
Get out of your feelings bro
@milksnow1
i've never really liked rap before until i heard vinnie paz and now well....i'm obsessed
@ChristGodinyouItrust
I love him, im a hip hop head and this dude speaks to my soul. I even know almost every Jedi Mind/AOTP member cause of Vennie.
@Rememberremember-be1tz
He's just good at laying the game down
@chowmeowching159
MF DOOM.