Walk With Me
Vinnie Paz Lyrics

It's Vinnie paz daddy! Jedi mind tricks!
The artist Vinnie Paz introduces himself and his group Jedi Mind Tricks.

My man Stoupe holdin' it down
Acknowledging the role of the group's producer, Stoupe, in their success.

It's the real raw shit
Asserting the authenticity and honesty of the artist's music.

The hardcore shit, kna-am sayin'?
Emphasizing the intense and uncompromising nature of the artist's music.

Friday the thirteen-style slashing ya face
Using violent imagery to describe the artist's ability to dominate and overpower his enemies.

Bashing ya face, tell ya army, get back to their base
Again using violent imagery to describe how the artist will defeat his opponents and force them to retreat.

C'mon cousin, that's how we get down
Asserting the artist's pride in his approach and style, and inviting the listener to join him in it.

We the only reason that you eat and breath in this town
Declaring the artist's dominance and importance in his community, and how he sustains it.

We beatin' them down
Reasserting the artist's power and ability to overpower his enemies.

Raise a blade, buck 50
Describing a violent act of cutting someone with a knife.

I rap like no one out there can fuck with me
Asserting the artist's confidence and skill in his craft.

Stuck with me, we ain't leaving the game
Promise of commitment to the artist's craft and career.

And keep it dirty cause we never had a reason to change
Proudly staying true to a raw and unpolished style, and seeing no reason to change it.

We keep it the same, start a war with the glock nine
Emphasizing the artist's desire to maintain his style and always stay true to himself.

And thug like a mob, and rock mine
Using violent and criminal imagery to assert the artist's toughness and dominance.

So let me speak the truth again
Asserting the artist's passionate desire to speak honestly and openly.

The ancient babylonian's with nubian
Referencing ancient cultures and hinting at the artist's deeper historical knowledge.

You need to watch what you read in your class
Offering advice to listeners to be cautious and thoughtful with the information they consume.

'Cause the devil try to have you or repeatin the pass
Warning against the dangers of blindly following the past and repeating mistakes.

I'm ready to go to war for Mumia
Expressing the artist's political beliefs and willingness to fight for what he believes in.

Fuck George Bush and his war, we gawn see him
Explicitly stating the artist's political opposition to President George Bush and his wars.

I'm like a dessert eagle when the hammer is cocked back
Using a gun metaphor to describe the artist's readiness to attack and overpower his enemies.

Anybody holdin' any money should drop that
Suggesting that anyone with something the artist desires should surrender it to him.

We shot back, spit a gospel of force
Using violent imagery to describe the artist's retaliation against aggression.

And burn y'll, with my philosophical torch
Describing the artist's use of knowledge and ideas as a weapon to defeat his opponents.

It's like a brotherhood, it's all blood
Describing the artist's relationship to his group and to his community.

It's all love baby, it's all love
Asserting the artist's love for his fans and his commitment to his craft.

Yea, walk with me now
Inviting the listener to join the artist in his journey and to understand him better.

Tryna step into the zone with Vinnie Paz is a
Acknowledging the artist's skill and power, and warning that challenging him will not be easy.

understand that I ain't really fuckin around
Emphasizing the artist's seriousness and commitment to his craft.

Live raps crack ya jaw (Live raps crack ya jaw)
Using violent imagery to describe the physical impact of the artist's powerful words.

I came down, the shame clown, kickin' my same sound
Introducing the artist's persona as a rebellious and unapologetic performer.

I'ma reign now, giant fist-splitted James Brown
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's power and explosiveness.

I'm the poet, who rhymes was quoted
Describing the artist's skill as a writer and the impact his words have had on others.

Lines are loaded
Using a gun metaphor to describe the impact and intention behind the artist's words.

Shine decoded the vote and flow and showing signs I wrote it
Proudly asserting the artist's skill as a writer and his ability to create meaningful and impactful lyrics.

At a auction, B, style cost some g's
Claiming that the artist's unique style is valuable and sought after.

Challangers eyes makes tears like they're forced of these
Asserting that the artist's power and skill can overwhelm his opponents and make them cry.

Percee P, that's me I get nasty
The artist's self-introduction and boastful claim of skill.

Rock it flashy, pass me the mic at your ass, G
Describing the artist's ability to perform with flare and showmanship, and to take control of a crowd.

But I make wrecks, tape decks at my apex
Claiming that the artist's work is at its best, and that it is the most powerful and impactful it has ever been.

Packing latex, and safe sex with chicks and stricken paychecks
Using sexual and financial imagery to describe the artist's lifestyle, and perhaps hinting at deeper societal issues.

Killing ya, fillin' ya with rhymes similar
Using a violent image to describe the artist's impact on his listeners, filling them with powerful words and ideas.

To bullets in the cylinder of a dillinger spillin' ya brainfat
Using a violent image to describe the power and impact of the artist's words, which can overwhelm and dominate the listener.

I'll blast ya later, you be then essays
Warning that those opposing the artist may suffer consequences, likely using a metaphorical gun reference.

And be there next day like JFK's assasinator
Using an analogy to describe the brutal and lasting impact of the artist's actions, which are echoed throughout history.

Nobody, ever win to represent us, never did
Claiming that the artist and his community have been historically marginalized and oppressed, and that no one has ever truly represented them.

Why you had to take us, I take every cent and your hottie
Blaming those who have oppressed the artist's community for their misfortune, and expressing a desire to take everything the oppressors have.

Yea... Yea, walk with me now
Inviting the listener once again to join in the artist's journey.

I'm ready to go to war for Mumia
Repeating the artist's political belief and willingness to fight for what he believes in.

It's Jedi mind, steadily shine
Reiterating the name of the artist's group and proudly describing its power and impact.

Live from the 215, keepin' it live aight? Yeah, yeah
Acknowledging the artist's hometown and emphasizing his commitment to his craft and his community.