1) Los Angeles hip hop.
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1) Los Angeles hip hop.
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1) Visionaries is a political hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. The group is notable for focusing on positive issues as well as the diverse ethnic origins of its members. The group formed in 1995, and have since released four full-length albums on Up Above Records. The six members of the group have collectively released over twenty solo and side projects. They have collaborated and performed with many other hip-hop artists, including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dilated Peoples, De La Soul, Blackalicious, Jean Grae, Psycho Realm, Playalitical, and Jurassic 5.
2) Visionaries is a Death Metal/Progressive/Hardcore/Deathcore band from Bradenton, FL.
Spiritual Warfare
Visionaries Lyrics
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[ VERSE 1: LMNO ]
Church and state separate
Plenty of God's children, devil is the king of deception
Looking at the paintings of a white and black Jesus
Spirit says it's simply to deceive us
If I was after sacrifice, need a scapegoat
Lord hold me in your bosom, Satan's on my track
Help me lose him, I know you're on your way
Whether it's 2 years, 20 years and so forth
The point is he's comin', you're summoned to God's court
There's no failure to repair once we leave here
'Order, hear he,' no - you hear me
You're not God, egotistical wig-wearin
Mallet-slammin'... Oh, the verdict is in
Free from sin, Baptism
I see myself in the line-up, yes, that's him
A man who ( ? ) is a man who's wise
It's all how you work it, not a matter of size
You don't love me anymore cause of what was said?
You never loved me in the first place, see me tread
In stormy waters, look, there's a rock ahead
Make sure you say your prayers before you go to bed
[ CHORUS ]
Hey you over there
Are you familiar with spiritual warfare?
Or do you care?
(I got a question) --> Rakim
Or do you care?
(I got a question)
Or do you care?
[ VERSE 2: Key-cool ]
I'm not asleep but I'm not fully awake
Livin' my life in a dreamlike state
I see where I need to be and I'm tryin' to get there
But it feels like I'm runnin' in place
Runnin' a race against time is a waste
A true mind doesn't have a face or physical shape
But wait, it's hard to belay a manifest
When my bones ache and I'm made of flesh
I feel a pain in my chest from stress and self-inflicted wounds
From the time we leave the womb we're consumed
By the brainwashin' of a society
Where consciousness is like sobriety a rarity
I have a moment of clarity
Now I refuse to live life as a parody of the truth
The proof at the root is hidden beneath
Layers of false satisfaction and deceit
I fight to defeat the distractions
Material attachments and worldy passions
I'm askin' myself: am I egotistical and selfish
Or truly nothing, selfless?
(I got a question)
(I got a question)
[ CHORUS ]
The song "Spiritual Warfare" by the Visionaries is a deep exploration of the conflict between good and evil, and the struggles faced by those who strive to lead a righteous life. The first verse, delivered by LMNO, addresses the idea of deception, both by those who claim to represent God and by the devil himself. He questions the portrayal of Jesus as a white or black man and suggests that this is merely a tool used to deceive people. He recognizes that Satan is constantly pursuing him and asks for God's protection. He also emphasizes that we will all face judgment after we die and encourages listeners to repent and seek forgiveness.
The second verse, delivered by Key-cool, addresses the struggle to maintain a spiritual focus in a world that is consumed by materialism and self-interest. He discusses how it can be difficult to achieve a state of true mindfulness and selflessness, especially when faced with personal challenges and societal pressures. He encourages listeners to question their motives and to strive to live a life that is focused on truth and spiritual growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Church and state separate
We should keep religion and government separate
Plenty of God's children, devil is the king of deception
There are many believers, but the devil is the master of trickery
Looking at the paintings of a white and black Jesus
Art depicting Jesus with different skin colors can be misleading
Spirit says it's simply to deceive us
The devil wants to trick us by using different images of Jesus
If I was after sacrifice, need a scapegoat
If someone wanted a sacrifice, they would blame someone else
I would stop fightin' and cut my own throat
They would rather sacrifice themselves instead of hurting others
Lord hold me in your bosom, Satan's on my track
Asking for protection from the devil's temptations
Help me lose him, I know you're on your way
Asking for help to resist temptation and persevere
Whether it's 2 years, 20 years and so forth
Life is short, and we will meet God soon
The point is he's comin', you're summoned to God's court
Reminding people that they will face judgment from God
There's no failure to repair once we leave here
It's too late to make amends after we die
'Order, hear he,' no - you hear me
Rejecting claims of authority and asserting individual faith
You're not God, egotistical wig-wearin
Criticizing people who act like they have godlike power or influence
Mallet-slammin'... Oh, the verdict is in
Reference to the sound of a judge's gavel when announcing a verdict
Free from sin, Baptism
Baptism is the act of being purified from sin
I see myself in the line-up, yes, that's him
Imagining being judged by God
A man who ( ? ) is a man who's wise
A man who is humble and sees things clearly is wise
It's all how you work it, not a matter of size
Importance of working hard and smart, not just having physical strength
You don't love me anymore cause of what was said?
A question about whether love is conditional or unconditional
You never loved me in the first place, see me tread
A realization that someone never truly loved them
In stormy waters, look, there's a rock ahead
There is something to hold onto in times of trouble
Make sure you say your prayers before you go to bed
Encouragement to pray regularly
I'm not asleep but I'm not fully awake
Being in a state of uncertainty or confusion
Livin' my life in a dreamlike state
Feeling like life is surreal or unreal
I see where I need to be and I'm tryin' to get there
Having goals and working towards them
But it feels like I'm runnin' in place
Feeling stuck or not making progress
Runnin' a race against time is a waste
It's futile to worry about time passing quickly
A true mind doesn't have a face or physical shape
Being wise is not about appearance or status
But wait, it's hard to belay a manifest
It's difficult to ignore physical obstacles and desires
When my bones ache and I'm made of flesh
Physical pain and desires can distract from spiritual goals
I feel a pain in my chest from stress and self-inflicted wounds
Emotional and psychological pain caused by personal choices
From the time we leave the womb we're consumed
Society and culture shape us from a young age
By the brainwashin' of a society
The negative influence of groupthink and conformity
Where consciousness is like sobriety a rarity
Being aware and awake is not common
I have a moment of clarity
A sudden realization or insight
Now I refuse to live life as a parody of the truth
Choosing to live an authentic and honest life
The proof at the root is hidden beneath
The true source of wisdom is often hidden or hard to find
Layers of false satisfaction and deceit
Deception and misleading information can make truth hard to see
I fight to defeat the distractions
Working hard to stay focused and resist temptations
Material attachments and worldy passions
Material possessions and desires that distract from spiritual goals
I'm askin' myself: am I egotistical and selfish
Reflecting on personal flaws and weaknesses
Or truly nothing, selfless?
Questioning whether they are truly humble and selfless
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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