Iconoclasts
Wisemen feat. Killah Priest & Vast Aire Lyrics


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I spit it, these lyrics so vivid
They pictures on project walls
Twelve feet tall, hell greets, y'all
Fire brimstone, I write grim poems
Edgar Allen Poe with the flow goes the silencer
Upon the cold nozzles of the .44 caliber
No more challenger, bullet show like Gallagher
Ink pens in my hand like a spray paint can
The canvas is your mind, the black Michelangelo
Hands'll sculpt, the Eiffel tote, the mics I broke
Residue lead to a trail, another Priest tale
Death I brew, the witch-lord-king, that rip off wings
When I spit sixteen, it gets extreme, explicit scene
No more dreams, just cold screams, happening
Reoccurring rappers wanna perform, they need insurance

My cyclone poem, fix the roof of the Superdome
You crash your plane to my building, just tryna get on
And it's a vein, cold rain, write my words in propane
Keep the heat in store like the stoves in Maytag
Carry more blades than grass in your yard, grab your rake
I'm original, man on the take, burn to the shake
Roll and blow, the soul of pharaohs out the blood bank
The Wu-Fam armory, my beats got bodies
Know the roll you in the grave with the tip of a shotty
Pasadena lobby, bullet holes from robbery, probably
Veins made of cobblestone, bitches go home wobbly
Capture life-like photographs, double stuff hash
Pure mid-serious grim, with verbal whiplash
From the fetus to the overseer, I bleed it
Nigga, you'll climb a Crystal Mountain, just to try to go see it
My life is a movie script, John Singleton reading
The blood flow like magma, hotter than traps in Eden
Send shockwaves like circles from objects dropped in lakes (dropped in lakes)

Pass me the dutch, I'll fill it up
I wrote this rhyme in the corner like I was a dunce
If I told ya twice, I told ya once
That's word to the China man that sold you fronts
You be number nine, I did not stutter
The sun is my dad, the moon is my mother
Look dude, there is no other
Like the Three Wisemen that came from Persia
To bless Jesus, peace to Baby Jesus
I'm becoming a Buddha, this is my thesis
I am the chosen, I've walked on water that wasn't frozen
And you can talk shit, but look at your lip, now it's busted
Sorta like burgundy, bubbling custard
I don't wanna discuss it
I'm on another level, come on, man, look at my mustard
That's Grey Poupon, what planet you on?
You wanna take my oil, I show you my rocket
You wanna take my chain, I'll break ya eye socket
Kamikaze, you can't stop this
Divine wind (go), I'm climbing
To reach, higher states, your drowning (uh-huh, yeah)




Sitting on the same corner, frowning
This is L.X.g., microphone clowning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Iconoclasts" by Wisemen feat. Killah Priest & Vast Aire paint a vivid picture of skilled and powerful lyricism. The song starts by emphasizing the intensity and impact of the lyrics, comparing them to pictures on project walls that cannot be ignored. The artist's words are described as twelve feet tall, representing their imposing presence and influence. They further assert their prowess by likening themselves to Edgar Allen Poe, known for his dark and captivating poetry.


The lyrics also incorporate themes of violence and power, with references to firearms and the destruction they can cause. The artists use these metaphors to demonstrate their ability to silence their challengers and dominate the rap game. The mention of Gallagher, a comedian known for smashing watermelons with a giant mallet, adds a touch of dark humor to the violent imagery.


Killah Priest's verse continues the theme of intensity and describes himself as a force to be reckoned with. He likens his words to a cyclone that can fix the roof of the Superdome, symbolizing his ability to rebuild and reshape the rap industry. The lyrics also touch on the artist's originality and his arsenal of beats that leave a lasting impact. There is a certain sense of pride and confidence in his verse, emphasizing his unique style and ability to capture the attention of listeners.


Overall, "Iconoclasts" is a song that showcases the lyrical skill, intensity, and confidence of the artists. Through vivid imagery and metaphors, they convey their dominance in the rap game and their ability to leave a lasting impact on listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I spit it, these lyrics so vivid
I deliver my rhymes with such clarity and detail


They pictures on project walls
My lyrics paint vivid images in the minds of listeners


Twelve feet tall, hell greets, y'all
The impact of my words is powerful and intimidating


Fire brimstone, I write grim poems
My lyrics contain dark and intense themes


Edgar Allen Poe with the flow goes the silencer
My flow is reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe's dark and mysterious writing style


Upon the cold nozzles of the .44 caliber
Similar to a gun, my lyrics have a chilling effect on listeners


No more challenger, bullet show like Gallagher
I am unmatched in my lyrical prowess, metaphorically shooting down any competition like a bullet


Ink pens in my hand like a spray paint can
Just as an artist uses spray paint cans, I wield ink pens to create art through my lyrics


The canvas is your mind, the black Michelangelo
The listener's mind serves as the canvas for my artistic expression, akin to how Michelangelo worked with black stone


Hands'll sculpt, the Eiffel tote, the mics I broke
With my skilled hands, I mold and shape the microphone, like carrying the Eiffel Tower, to demonstrate my power


Residue lead to a trail, another Priest tale
My lyrics leave behind a lasting impact, paving the way for another story from Killah Priest


Death I brew, the witch-lord-king, that rip off wings
My words have a dark and powerful influence, capable of destroying and changing those who oppose me


When I spit sixteen, it gets extreme, explicit scene
When I rap my sixteen bars, the intensity and explicitness of my words reach extreme levels


No more dreams, just cold screams, happening
Instead of dreams, all that remains are harsh and chilling realities


Reoccurring rappers wanna perform, they need insurance
Other rappers who keep coming back in the industry need insurance to protect themselves from the impact and competition I bring


My cyclone poem, fix the roof of the Superdome
My powerful and destructive rhymes can even fix the damage done to the Superdome caused by a cyclone


You crash your plane to my building, just tryna get on
Others may try to gain recognition by forcefully entering my domain, but they ultimately cause destruction to themselves


And it's a vein, cold rain, write my words in propane
My words flow like a vein, carrying a cold rain of emotions, and I ignite them with the intensity of propane


Keep the heat in store like the stoves in Maytag
I have an abundance of heat (lyrical firepower) like the stoves stored by Maytag


Carry more blades than grass in your yard, grab your rake
I possess numerous sharp and cutting rhymes, surpassing the amount of grass blades in one's yard, which requires a rake to handle


I'm original, man on the take, burn to the shake
I am unique and authentic, always taking control and leaving a lasting impact


Roll and blow, the soul of pharaohs out the blood bank
I roll and blow (rap and entertain) with such skill that it moves the souls of pharaohs, metaphorically extracting them from the blood bank of history


The Wu-Fam armory, my beats got bodies
As a member of Wu-Fam, my arsenal of beats has a deadly impact on listeners


Know the roll you in the grave with the tip of a shotty
My rhymes can cause such damage that they can figuratively bury you in your own grave with a shotgun


Pasadena lobby, bullet holes from robbery, probably
In the Pasadena lobby, there are likely bullet holes from a past robbery, symbolizing the dangerous and chaotic nature of my lyrics


Veins made of cobblestone, bitches go home wobbly
My veins are as tough as cobblestone, and those who challenge me are left feeling weak and unsteady


Capture life-like photographs, double stuff hash
Through my lyrics, I capture the essence of life in a realistic manner, just like capturing photographs, while also indulging in the potent combination of double-stuffed hash


Pure mid-serious grim, with verbal whiplash
My rhymes are filled with pure darkness and seriousness, delivering a verbal attack that leaves listeners reeling with the force of a whip


From the fetus to the overseer, I bleed it
From the earliest stages of life (fetus) to those in positions of power (overseer), I bleed my thoughts and emotions into my lyrics


Nigga, you'll climb a Crystal Mountain, just to try to go see it
You would go to great lengths, even climbing a difficult Crystal Mountain, just for the opportunity to witness my greatness


My life is a movie script, John Singleton reading
My life is so dramatic and eventful that it could be compared to a movie script, one that renowned director John Singleton would find captivating


The blood flow like magma, hotter than traps in Eden
The flow of my blood is as intense and powerful as magma, hotter than the traps found in the paradise of Eden


Send shockwaves like circles from objects dropped in lakes (dropped in lakes)
My impact sends shockwaves rippling out, similar to the circles that form when objects are dropped into lakes


Pass me the dutch, I'll fill it up
Give me the blunt (cigar filled with marijuana), and I'll pack it with enough weed to make it full


I wrote this rhyme in the corner like I was a dunce
I crafted this rhyme in a secluded corner, as if I were an unintelligent person (dunce) who needed isolation


If I told ya twice, I told ya once
If I've already said something to you twice, then consider it said once more


That's word to the China man that sold you fronts
I'm emphasizing the truthfulness of my statement, swearing on the reputation of a Chinese individual who sold you counterfeit goods


You be number nine, I did not stutter
You are insignificant (number nine) in comparison to me, and I make it clear that I didn't hesitate or falter in expressing this


The sun is my dad, the moon is my mother
This line expresses my connection to the celestial bodies, using metaphorical language to describe my relationship with them


Look dude, there is no other
I am unmatched and unique, there is no one else like me


Like the Three Wisemen that came from Persia
Similar to the Three Wisemen who traveled from Persia to bless Jesus, I bring wisdom and blessings through my lyrics


To bless Jesus, peace to Baby Jesus
As I bring blessings like the Three Wisemen did to Jesus, I also extend peace to Baby Jesus


I'm becoming a Buddha, this is my thesis
I am evolving spiritually, akin to becoming a Buddha, and this is the main focus of my argument or belief


I am the chosen, I've walked on water that wasn't frozen
I am the selected one, having achieved remarkable feats such as walking on unfrozen water


And you can talk shit, but look at your lip, now it's busted
You can say disrespectful things about me, but take a look at your own lip, which is now injured or damaged as a result


Sorta like burgundy, bubbling custard
Your busted lip resembles the color burgundy and looks swollen and swollen like bubbling custard


I don't wanna discuss it
I have no interest in further talking or arguing about the matter


I'm on another level, come on, man, look at my mustard
I am operating at a higher level, and I challenge you to observe my excellence and impact


That's Grey Poupon, what planet you on?
I am referencing the high-quality mustard brand Grey Poupon to question which planet you're living on if you can't recognize my greatness


You wanna take my oil, I show you my rocket
If you attempt to seize or steal what I possess (like oil), I will display my powerful and formidable weapon (rocket) to defend myself


You wanna take my chain, I'll break ya eye socket
If you try to steal my valuable chain, I will respond by inflicting such harm that your eye socket will be fractured


Kamikaze, you can't stop this
I am like a kamikaze pilot, unstoppable and willing to risk everything to achieve my objectives


Divine wind (go), I'm climbing
I am propelled by a divine wind, symbolizing my unstoppable progress and ascent


To reach, higher states, your drowning (uh-huh, yeah)
As I strive to achieve higher levels of success and enlightenment, you are unable to keep up and feel overwhelmed


Sitting on the same corner, frowning
While you remain stagnant and stuck in a negative mindset, I am constantly moving and evolving


This is L.X.g., microphone clowning
I am confidently asserting my identity as L.X.g, and I excel at entertaining and dominating the microphone




Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AUNDRE WOODLAND, JOSEPH KIRK WILSON, JUSTIN DANTE CROSS, KEVIN BLAKE CROSS, THEODORE WAYNE ARRINGTON, WALTER REED

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