Impossible
Wu-Tang Clan featuring Tekitha Lyrics
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[Tekitha] You can never defeat
[RZA] Yo check the method of this shit right here one time
[Tekitha] The Gods
[Tekitha] Impossible
[RZA] Unlimited epidemics bein spread
[Tekitha] You can never defeat
[RZA] You know, we try and add on for y'all niggas
[Tekitha] The Gods
[RZA] Yo, yo
Verse One: RZA
Fusion of the five elements, to search for the higher intelligence
Women walk around celibate, livin irrelevant
The most benelovent king, communicatin through your dreams
Mental pictures been painted, Allah's heard and seen
everywhere, throughout your surroundin atmosphere
Troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
Can you imagine from one single idea, everything appeared here
Understanding makes my truth, crystal clear
Innocent black immigrants locked in housing tenemants
Eighty-Five percent tenants depend on welfare recipients
Stapleton's been stamped as a concentration camp
At night I walk through, third eye is bright as a street lamp
Electric microbes, all body clothes
Taking telescope pictures of globe, babies getting pierced with microchips
stuffed inside their earlobes, then examinated
Blood contaminated, vaccinated, lives fabricated
Exaggerated authorization, Food and Drug Administration
Testin poison in prison population
My occupation to stop the innauguration of Satan
Some claim that it was Reagan, so I come to slay men
like Bartholemew, cause every particle is physical article
was diabolical to the last visible molecule
A space night like Rom, consume planets like Unicron
Blasting photon bombs from the arm like Galvatron
Verse Two: you-God
United Nations, gun fire style patient
Formulatin rap plural acapella occupation
Conquer land like Napoleon, military bomb fest
We want sanitary food, planetary conquest
Thug peoples on some hardco' body shit
Get your shit together 'fore the fuck Illuminati hit
Dreams is free in escape of sleep
For a fool peep jewels, keep tools for tough time
The rule of rough mind, elevate, stay behind
The sun gotta shine, keep on, cremate
the whole Babylon, times up, move on
Kings on your pawn, checkmate, no fakes
opposed through the gate, case closed
Things get froze, when it comes time, chosen ones
were holding guns, we take flight with no fright
and attack, never fear cause our words is clear
What's been done can't be undone Son, we can't care
Cause the last days and times are surely here
Snakes and flakes get blown, by the rightous ones
Divine minds bind, we unified as one
Half of black hope, we half broke, smoke a bowl of weed shit
Our everlastin answers stay flyin over Egypt
Chorus: Tekitha
For you to defeat, the Gods
Impossible, you can never... defeat
The Gods, impossible
For you to defeat, the Gods
Verse Three: Ghostface Killah
Call an ambulance, Jamie been shot, word to Kemit
Don't go Son, nigga you my motherfuckin heart
Stay still Son, don't move, just think about Keeba
She'll be three in January, your young God needs you
The ambulance is taking too long
Everybody get the fuck back, excuse me bitch, gimme your jack
One, seven one eight, nine one one, low battery, damn
Blood comin out his mouth, he bleedin badly
Nahhh Jamie, don't start that shit
Keep your head up, if you escape hell we gettin fucked up
When we was eight, we went to Bat Day to see the Yanks
In Sixty-Nine, his father and mines, they robbed banks
He pointed to the charm on his neck
With his last bit of energy left, told me rock it with respect
I opened it, seen the God holdin his kids
Photogenic, tears just burst out my wig
Plus he dropped one, oh shit, here come his Old Earth
With no shoes on, screamin holdin her breasts with a gown on
She fell and then lightly touched his jaw, kissed him
Rubbed his hair, turned around the ambulance was there
Plus the blue coats, Officer Lough, took it as a joke
Weeks ago he strip-searched the God and gave him back his coke
Bitches yellin, Beenie Man swung on Helen
In the back of a cop car, dirty tarts are tellin
But suddenly a chill came through it was weird
Felt like my man, was cast out my heaven now we share
Laid on the stretcher, blood on his Wally's like ketchup
Deep like the full assassination with a sketch of it
It can't be, from Yohoo to Lee's
Second grade humped the teachers, about to leave
Finally this closed chapter, comes to an end
He was announced, pronounced dead, y'all, at twelve ten
Outro: Raekwon and Tekitha
Now what my man is trying to tell y'all
Is that across the whole globe (you can never)
The murder rates is increasin, and we decreasin (you can never)
So at the same time, when you play with guns
When you play with guns Son (you can never defeat)
That causes the conflict of you goin against your own (the Gods)
You hear me, so let's pay attention
Straight up and down, cause this is only a story
From the real
The song "Impossible" by Wu-Tang Clan featuring Tekitha is a complex lyrical masterpiece with multiple interpretations. The song begins with RZA sparking listeners' brain cells to the highest level, followed by Tekitha chanting "The Gods" and stating that they are impossible to defeat. RZA then raps about the fusion of the five elements in search of higher intelligence and the pattern of communication through dreams. He describes how everything on the planet is connected to each other, and the understanding of this connection makes the truth crystal clear. RZA raps about the innocent black immigrants locked in housing tenements, while the government tests poison in prison populations. He states that his occupation is to stop the inauguration of Satan because every particle is diabolical.
The second verse is by You-God, who raps about the United Nations, military bomb fests, and planetary conquest. He tells listeners to get their shit together before the Illuminati hit and stay behind to elevate their rough minds. You-God warns listeners that the times are up for Babylon, and the righteous ones will defeat the snakes and flakes. He tells them that the divine minds of the unified ones are bound together, and they are half hope and half broke, as they smoke a bowl of weed.
The final verse is by Ghostface Killah, who raps about Jamie being shot and calling an ambulance. He tells his friend to keep his head up and how they went to Bat Day when they were eight. Ghostface raps about the God holding his kids and how he dropped one. He tells how the God's mother came screaming and how an ambulance took him away. He raps about Officer Lough, who stripped the God of his coke and how bitches were yelling. Ghostface tells listeners about the full assassination with a sketch of it and how Yohoo to Lee's second-grade teachers are about to leave. He ends by stating that this chapter comes to an end as the God is announced dead.
Line by Line Meaning
Fusion of the five elements, to search for the higher intelligence
Combining the core aspects of life in order to seek greater knowledge and understanding
Women walk around celibate, livin irrelevant
Women are abstaining from sexual relationships and feeling unimportant or disregarded in society
The most benelovent king, communicatin through your dreams
A loving and kind ruler, sending messages and guidance through dreams
Mental pictures been painted, Allah's heard and seen
Visualizations and thoughts forming, as if Allah is witnessing and acknowledging them
everywhere, throughout your surroundin atmosphere
Present in all places, within the air that surrounds you
Troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
Referencing different layers of Earth's atmosphere
Can you imagine from one single idea, everything appeared here
Reflecting on the vastness of creation, stemming from a single concept or thought
Understanding makes my truth, crystal clear
Gaining comprehension brings clarity to my beliefs and perspectives
Innocent black immigrants locked in housing tenemants
Black immigrants, who are innocent, trapped in overcrowded and subpar living conditions
Eighty-Five percent tenants depend on welfare recipients
The majority of residents rely on government assistance for their basic needs
Stapleton's been stamped as a concentration camp
The Stapleton neighborhood has been labeled as a place of intense confinement or control
At night I walk through, third eye is bright as a street lamp
Moving through darkness with heightened intuition and awareness
Electric microbes, all body clothes
Microscopic organisms thrive within our bodies
Taking telescope pictures of globe, babies getting pierced with microchips
Observing the world through a distant lens, as infants undergo invasive procedures
stuffed inside their earlobes, then examinated
Microchips implanted in their ears, followed by examination and scrutiny
Blood contaminated, vaccinated, lives fabricated
Blood tainted, vaccination administered, lives manipulated and distorted
Exaggerated authorization, Food and Drug Administration
Overstated authorization, referring to the FDA's role in regulating drugs and food products
Testin poison in prison population
Experimenting with toxic substances on incarcerated individuals
My occupation to stop the innauguration of Satan
My mission is to prevent the rise or victory of evil forces
Some claim that it was Reagan, so I come to slay men
Certain people believe Reagan was responsible, thus I arrive to defeat his allies or followers
like Bartholemew, cause every particle is physical article
Similar to Bartholomew, because each tiny part is a tangible element
was diabolical to the last visible molecule
Was wicked or evil down to the tiniest observable unit
A space night like Rom, consume planets like Unicron
A warrior resembling Rom, devouring entire planets like Unicron
Blasting photon bombs from the arm like Galvatron
Erupting with explosive energy, reminiscent of Galvatron's abilities
United Nations, gun fire style patient
Representing unity among diverse groups, utilizing a focused and methodical approach
Formulatin rap plural acapella occupation
Crafting raps that embody multiple perspectives, performing without musical accompaniment
Conquer land like Napoleon, military bomb fest
Conquering territory with the same determination as Napoleon, engaging in confrontations and battles
We want sanitary food, planetary conquest
Desiring safe and clean food, along with dominion over the entire planet
Thug peoples on some hardco' body shit
Individuals with a tough and ruthless mentality
Get your shit together 'fore the fuck Illuminati hit
Organize and prepare yourself before facing the mysterious and influential Illuminati
Dreams is free in escape of sleep
Dreams offer a sense of freedom and a break from the confines of sleep
For a fool peep jewels, keep tools for tough time
To gain insight, pay attention to valuable knowledge, and be prepared for challenging moments
The rule of rough mind, elevate, stay behind
Embrace a mindset of resilience, rising above, while remaining alert and cautious
The sun gotta shine, keep on, cremate
The sun will continue to shine, so persevere and let go of what no longer serves you
the whole Babylon, times up, move on
Leave behind the corrupt and oppressive system of Babylon, as it's time to progress forward
Kings on your pawn, checkmate, no fakes
Asserting dominance over those who underestimate you, achieving victory with authenticity
opposed through the gate, case closed
Opposition is encountered at the entrance, but once inside, the situation is resolved or settled
Things get froze, when it comes time, chosen ones
Situation stagnates when the moment arrives, but the selected individuals prevail
were holding guns, we take flight with no fright
Armed and ready, we soar through challenges without fear
and attack, never fear cause our words is clear
Initiating action without hesitation, as our messages are direct and understood
What's been done can't be undone Son, we can't care
Past actions cannot be reversed or changed, so there's no point in dwelling on them
Cause the last days and times are surely here
Confirming that the end of days is approaching
Snakes and flakes get blown, by the rightous ones
Deceivers and unreliable individuals are exposed by those who possess virtue
Divine minds bind, we unified as one
Enlightened intellects come together, forming a unified collective
Half of black hope, we half broke, smoke a bowl of weed shit
Half of us hold onto optimism, despite being financially struggling, enjoying marijuana
Our everlastin answers stay flyin over Egypt
Our everlasting solutions and enlightenment transcend across ancient Egypt
Call an ambulance, Jamie been shot, word to Kemit
Request immediate medical assistance, as Jamie has been wounded, emphasizing the importance of ancient Egyptian culture
Don't go Son, nigga you my motherfuckin heart
Don't leave, as my love for you runs deep and you hold a significant place in my life
Stay still Son, don't move, just think about Keeba
Remain calm, don't make any sudden actions, and focus on your daughter Keeba
She'll be three in January, your young God needs you
Keeba will turn three in January, emphasizing how much your young child relies on you
The ambulance is taking too long
The ambulance is not arriving promptly enough
Everybody get the fuck back, excuse me bitch, gimme your jack
Everyone move out of the way, excuse me, give me your phone
One, seven one eight, nine one one, low battery, damn
Dialing emergency services, but the phone battery is low, causing frustration
Blood comin out his mouth, he bleedin badly
Blood is flowing from his mouth, indicating a severe injury
Nahhh Jamie, don't start that shit
No, Jamie, don't give up or give in to despair
Keep your head up, if you escape hell we gettin fucked up
Stay strong and hopeful, if you survive this ordeal, we will celebrate and enjoy ourselves
When we was eight, we went to Bat Day to see the Yanks
At the age of eight, we attended Bat Day, a baseball event, to watch the Yankees
In Sixty-Nine, his father and mines, they robbed banks
In 1969, his father and my father were engaged in bank robberies
He pointed to the charm on his neck
He gestured towards the pendant hanging from his necklace
With his last bit of energy left, told me rock it with respect
Using his remaining strength, he instructed me to wear the charm with reverence
I opened it, seen the God holdin his kids
I opened the pendant and saw an image of him holding his children
Photogenic, tears just burst out my wig
Strikingly beautiful, tears suddenly flowed from my eyes
Plus he dropped one, oh shit, here come his Old Earth
Additionally, he shed a tear, and suddenly his biological mother approached
With no shoes on, screamin holdin her breasts with a gown on
She was barefoot, yelling and clutching her chest, wearing a hospital gown
She fell and then lightly touched his jaw, kissed him
She stumbled and gently caressed his face, planting a kiss on his forehead
Rubbed his hair, turned around the ambulance was there
She affectionately ran her fingers through his hair, then noticed the ambulance had arrived
Plus the blue coats, Officer Lough, took it as a joke
In addition, the police officers, including Officer Lough, treated the situation casually or humorously
Weeks ago he strip-searched the God and gave him back his coke
Earlier, Officer Lough conducted a humiliating search on the artist, then returned his cocaine
Bitches yellin, Beenie Man swung on Helen
Women were screaming, and the musician Beenie Man attacked a woman named Helen
In the back of a cop car, dirty tarts are tellin
In the police car's rear, immoral women are providing information or testimony
But suddenly a chill came through it was weird
However, a strange and unsettling feeling swept over the scene
Felt like my man, was cast out my heaven now we share
It seemed as though my friend had been expelled from my paradise, and now we both experience this reality
Laid on the stretcher, blood on his Wally's like ketchup
Lying on the stretcher, blood staining his Wally's (a brand of clothing) like ketchup
Deep like the full assassination with a sketch of it
Profound and reminiscent of a complete assassination, with a visual representation
It can't be, from Yohoo to Lee's
It's impossible, from moments of joy to moments of grief
Second grade humped the teachers, about to leave
Engaging in inappropriate actions with the teachers during second grade, as they are about to move on to a new stage
Finally this closed chapter, comes to an end
At last, this concluded phase reaches its finality
He was announced, pronounced dead, y'all, at twelve ten
It was officially declared, he was pronounced dead at twelve ten
Now what my man is trying to tell y'all
The message my friend is attempting to convey to all of you
Is that across the whole globe (you can never)
Indicating that universally (you can never)
The murder rates is increasin, and we decreasin (you can never)
The rates of homicides are rising while we are diminishing (you can never)
So at the same time, when you play with guns
Simultaneously, when you engage in dangerous activities involving firearms
That causes the conflict of you goin against your own (the Gods)
This leads to a contradiction, as you are working against your own divine nature
You hear me, so let's pay attention
Do you understand? Therefore, let us be attentive
Straight up and down, cause this is only a story
Being completely honest and direct, as this is merely a narrative
From the real
From a place of authenticity and truth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIM VALLANCE, MARIE WILSON, MARK HUDSON
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Robin Dupont
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Yo fusion of the five elements, to search for the higher intelligence
Women walk around celibate, living irrelevant
The most benevolent king, communication through your dreams
Mental pictures been painted, Allah's heard and seen
Everywhere, throughout your surrounding atmosphere
Troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
Can you imagine from one single idea, everything appeared here
Understanding makes my truth, crystal clear
Innocent black immigrants locked in housing tenements
Eighty-Five percent tenants depended welfare recipients
Stapleton's been stamped as a concentration camp
At night I walk through, third eye as bright as a street lamp
Electric microbes, robotic probes
Taking telescope pictures of globe, babies getting pierced with microchips
Stuffed inside their earlobes, then examinated
Blood contaminated, vaccinated, lives fabricated
Exaggerated authorization, Food and Drug Administration
Testing poison in prison population
My occupation to stop the inauguration of Satan
Some claim that it was Reagan, so I come to slay men
Like Bartholomew, cause every particle is physical article
Was diabolical to the last visible molecule
A spaceknight like Rom, consume planets like Unicron
Blasting photon bombs from the arm like Galvatron
United Nations, gun bias style patient
Formulating rap plural acapella occupation
Conquer land like Napoleon, military bomb fest
We want sanitary food, planetary conquest
Thug peoples on some hardco' body shit
Get your shit together 'fore the fuck Illuminati hit
Dreams is free and escape is sleep
For a fool peep jewels, keep tools for tough time
The rule of rough mind, elevate, stay behind
The sun gotta shine, keep on, cremate
The whole Babylon, times up, move on
Kings on your pawn, checkmate, no fakes
Supposed through the gate, case closed
Things get froze, when it comes time, chosen ones
Will holding guns, we take flight with no fright
And attack, never fear cause our words is clear
What's been done can't be undone Son, we can't care
Cause the last days and times are surely here
Snakes and flakes get blown, by the righteous ones
Divine minds bind, we unified as one
Half of black folk, we half broke, smoke a bowl of weed shit
Our everlasting essence stay flying over Egypt
For you to defeat, the Gods
Impossible, you can never defeat
The gods
Impossible
For you to defeat, the Gods
Call an ambulance, Jamie been shot, word to Kimmy
Don't go son, nigga you my motherfucking heart
Stay still son, don't move, just think about Keeba
She'll be three in January, your young God needs ya
The ambulance is taking too long
Everybody get the fuck back, excuse me bitch, gimme your jack
One, seven one eight, nine one one, low battery, damn
Blood comin out his mouth, he bleedin badly
Nah Jamie, don't start that shit
Keep your head up, if you escape hell we gettin fucked up
When we was eight, we went to Bat Day to see the Yanks
In Sixty-Nine, his father and mines, they robbed banks
He pointed to the charm on his neck
With his last bit of energy left, told me rock it with respect
I opened it, seen the God holdin his kids
Photogenic, tears just burst out my wig
Plus he dropped one, oh shit, here come his Old Earth
With no shoes on, screamin holdin her breasts with a gown on
She fell and then lightly touched his jaw, kissed him
Rubbed his hair, turned around the ambulance was there
Plus the blue coats, Officer Lough, took it as a joke
Weeks ago he strip-searched the God and gave him back his coke
Bitches yellin', Beenie Man swung on Helen
In the back of a cop car, Dirty Tasha are tellin
But suddenly a chill came through it was weird
Felt like my man, was cast out my heaven now we share
Laid on the stretcher, blood on his Wally's like ketchup
Deep like the full assassination with a sketch of it
It can't be, from Yoo-hoo to Lee's
Second grade humped the teachers, about to leave
Finally this closed chapter, comes to an end
He was announced, pronounced dead, y'all, at twelve ten
Now what my man is trying to tell y'all
Is that across the whole globe
The murder rates is increasin, and we decreasing
So at the same time, when you play with guns
When you play with guns, son
That causes the conflict of you going against your own
You hear me, so let's pay attention
Straight up and down, cause this is only a story
From the real
Thanks to Ghostface for this performance this hits me right in the face, so deepful.
Wu-Tang is Forever 👐💫
Ritesh Brahmbhatt
RZA's knowledge, U-God's picture painting, Ghost's epic verse and Tekitha's haunting vocals... This is poetry in motion.
skalp 1070
Oooh yeeh
Tony Donald
All so True.. But you forgot the most important ingredient...The Beat....Suuuuuu
justin lewis
I still don't think the world realizes how RZA absolutely massacred this track
MrRichdantly
Waaay ahead of his time
DD Schenk
Unfuckingtouchable…
Charles Curry
I always say he and Ghost spit two of the greatest verses ever. On the same song.
AdonTheImperfectionist
RZA had the best verse to me personally, but Ghost had an emotional connection to his... 2 different feelings but both insane.
m m
Hard hitting this track WU forever 🔥🔥
Cisco SZR
Y’all do realize this is FOREVER right?